1/20/2021 25th Anniversary NAN postponed until 2022

 

25th Anniversary NAN postponed until 2022 The NAMHSA Board of Directors has come to the very difficult, but very important decision to cancel NAN 2021 as well as postponing the 25th Anniversary of NAN celebration. This may come to no surprise to many of you as Breyer has once again, announced the decision to hold Breyerfest virtually for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Between this very important news and other issues surrounding NAN 2021, COVID-19, various stay-at-home orders, and school/event closures the Board felt that canceling NAN 2021 was the wisest decision that could be made. The 25th Anniversary of NAN celebration will instead be held on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before Breyerfest 2022. All other details - location, actual dates, etc - are all to be announced at a later date as they are finalized. We are still working and continuing on our preparations for the annual meeting, elections and more. While we can't see each other now, we hope to "see" you at Breyer's "Virtual Breyerfest" and next year at NAN 2022. Stay at home, stay safe, be healthy.

12/28/2020 NAMHSA Pandemic Pause Qualification Extension

NAMHSA To Pause Qualification of Shows, for the Duration of the Pandemic- Extension NAMHSA To Pause Qualification of Shows, for the Duration of the Pandemic- Extension. On 9 December 2020, the NAMHSA BOD voted (10- Yes, 0-No, 1-No Vote) to extend the pause qualifier shows in light of the global pandemic. 1. All shows with currently approved qualifications must postpone their show to maintain their qualification. Shows that do not move, even if already qualified, will lose their qualification status. A show holder who postpones their show--even if without a firm date--will not have their qualification revoked. "Date TBD" will be acceptable in the short term, provided the show will not be held during the moratorium period. 2. The BOD will re-evaluate this moratorium on or about 28 February 2021 and extend or not extend, based upon CDC and legal guidance. 3. This moratorium is in place across all NAMHSA regions. Although some regions have fewer COVID cases than others, CDC guidance continues to consider medium/large indoor, in person gatherings as high risk (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html). 4. Shows scheduled for later in 2021 are encouraged to apply for approval; however, all applications will be held by the Show Secretary until after the second moratorium period is over and the BOD has reassessed the situation. 5. Refund/Extension/Rescheduling options: Show Holders may cancel previously approved shows through February 2021 without penalties. Show-holders will need to return their cards (if issued) to receive refunds. Those who choose to reschedule, with same classlist, will receive cards or stickers for the new date, as applicable. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your regional representative or any member of the NAMHSA Board Of Directors.

10/04/2020 NAN 2021 Buy-ins Announcement- Correction

 

NAN 2021 Buy-ins Announcement- Correction Due to an error, the following information was left off of the previous press release:    Buy Ins for NAN 2021 were approved by NAMHSA member vote. The vote results were: Total possible Votes:: 261 members Total Votes received:: 137 52.5% voter turn out Total YES votes:: 81 Total No votes:: 53 Total Abstain votes:: 3   The NAMHSA Board of Directors is happy to announce the approval of NAN buy-ins for NAN 2021.  Due to the shortened nature of the 2019/2020 showing season, NAMHSA will allow buy-ins at NAN 2021 for non-qualified models. Buy-ins will allow for additional funding for NAN that will help not only to help defer entry fee increases, but also allow for the possibility of classes with multiple judges. This will also allow for models that were not otherwise able to be qualified, due to the current pandemic, to enter NAN 2021! As a reminder, models with cards valid for any of the following NANs will not require buy-ins:   2016/2017/2018/2019 2017/2018/2019/2020 2018/2019/2020/2021 2019/2020/2021/2022 2020/2021/2022/2023 2021/2022/2023/2024   Buy-ins will be permitted in two tiers:   Tier 1: models with an expired NAN card. These models will only be able to enter in the class their expired NAN card is for. The expired card must be submitted with all other cards Entry fees will be double the normal price for a Tier 1 Buy-In. PANDEMIC DISCOUNT: Entry fees will be one dollar above the normal price per model for NAN 2021 only. Tier 2: models with no NAN qualification These models will be placed in the most appropriate class depending on the breed, collectibility/workmanship, and/or performance description provided by the shower. Entry fees will be triple the normal price for a Tier 2 Buy-In. PANDEMIC DISCOUNT: Entry fees will be double the normal price per model for NAN 2021 only.   Total possible Votes:: 261 members   Total Votes received:: 137 52.5% voter turn out   Total YES votes:: 81   Total No votes:: 53   Total Abstain votes:: 3

10/02/2020 NAN 2021 Buy-ins Announcement!

NAN 2021 Buy-ins Announcement!  The NAMHSA Board of Directors is happy to announce the approval of NAN buy-ins for NAN 2021. Due to the shortened nature of the 2019/2020 showing season, NAMHSA will allow buy-ins at NAN 2021 for non-qualified models. Buy-ins will allow for additional funding for NAN that will help not only to help defer entry fee increases, but also allow for the possibility of classes with multiple judges. This will also allow for models that were not otherwise able to be qualified, due to the current pandemic, to enter NAN 2021! As a reminder, models with cards valid for any of the following NANs will not require buy-ins: 2016/2017/2018/2019 2017/2018/2019/2020 2018/2019/2020/2021 2019/2020/2021/2022 2020/2021/2022/2023 2021/2022/2023/2024 Buy-ins will be permitted in two tiers: Tier 1: models with an expired NAN card. These models will only be able to enter in the class their expired NAN card is for. The expired card must be submitted with all other cards Entry fees will be double the normal price for a Tier 1 Buy-In. PANDEMIC DISCOUNT: Entry fees will be one dollar above the normal price per model for NAN 2021 only. Tier 2: models with no NAN qualification These models will be placed in the most appropriate class depending on the breed, collectibility/workmanship, and/or performance description provided by the shower. Entry fees will be triple the normal price for a Tier 2 Buy-In. PANDEMIC DISCOUNT: Entry fees will be double the normal price per model for NAN 2021 only.