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NAMHSA - July 16-31, 2009 News

NAMHSA News for the period of July 16-31, 2009 based on the minutes compiled by Bobbi Devine, Recording Secretary.

July 15th
-Bobbi Devine posted the minutes for July 1-15, 2009. These were approved by Lindsey Hall on July 18, 2009.

July 21st
-Liesl Dalpe requested to renew discussion regarding the NAN supplemental entry agenda item.

July 24th
-Lindsey Hall reported the final NAN auction prices. In the case of one lot, the proxy bidder did not respond, so the lot was offered to the first underbidder.

"I'ma NAN Chic Magnet'- Breyer OOAK Test Color-2,200.00
Venator by Heather Bullach-1,300.00
"Mindy" Parade Saddle Set by Corinne Ensor-500.00
Mini Gypsy Scarlett by Carol Huddleston-450.00
"Eclyse" a Zorse filly by Chris Jones-100.00
"Green Halters" by Heather Moreton-Abounader-250.00
Baroque Ribatejo Saddle Set by Vicky Norris-350.00
"The Black and White" by Debb Parrish-150.00
"On The Oregon Trail" by Jennifer Buxton & Jane Schneider-850.00
Tulips & Poppies Parade Set by Erin Corbett-650.00
Working Girl by Jenn Danza-325.00
"Love Bug" by Karen Beeson-410.00
"Arabian Performance" by Maggie Bennett-500.00
"Indian Fire Magic" by Deborah McDermott & Caroline Boydston- 1,100.00
"Vincenzo" by Brigitte Eberl & Petra Albegger-976.00
"Tetawken" by Melanie Miller-800.00
"Morganesque" by Jennifer Scott-700.00
"Sugar N' Spice" by Liz Shaw-2,055.00
Rawhide Braided Bridle by Susan Bensema Young-250.00
"Taj" by Stephanie Michaud-550.00
"Napoleon & Marengo" by Tiffany Purdy-1,600.00
"Martha's Mocha Chip" by Addi Velasquez-450.00
"Modern Woman" Western Pleasure Doll by Sheri Wirtz-195.00
"The Mud Pony" by Liesl Dalpe-700.00
Ceramic Laf'n Bear Enviado by Lynn Fraley-850.00
Syrian Style Arabian Costume by Cary Nelson-850.00

July 24
-Lindsey Hall posted that there were 6 applicants plus 2 more interested parties for the Treasurer's position. She also relayed that there were at least 8 entries for the NAN cookie contest.

July 26
-Barb Ness uploaded the May, June, and Second Quarter financial reports to the files.

Financial Report for May, 2009:
Total Income: $24,041.00
Total Expenses: $8,424.31
*Balance in BOA Checking as of 5/31/09: $ 88,532.29*
*Balance in PayPal as of 5/31/09: $ 989.21*
*Total in NAMHSA accounts as of 5/31/09: $ 89,521.50*

Financial Report for June, 2009:
Total Income: 4,629.00
Total Expenses: $16,572.52
*Balance in BOA Checking as of 6/30/09: $ 77,215.09*
*Balance in PayPal as of 6/30/09: $ 6,376.46*
*Total in NAMHSA accounts as of 6/30/09: $ 83,591.55*

Financial Report for the Second Quarter (April, May, June), 2009:
Total Income: $28,840.00
Total Expenses: -$27,779.10
Overall Total: $1060.90

July 26
-Lindsey Hall posted feedback from NAN judges regarding the judging criteria put in place for the first time at NAN 2009.

July 26
-Liesl Dalpe posted an idea regarding making sure NAN judges are familiar with what's expected of them at NAN. Liesl also submitted a preliminary draft for the Supplemental Entry proposal. Liesl posted a list of proposed links to add to the NAMHSA website for informational purposes.

July 27
-Liesl Dalpe posted the final draft of the brief for the Supplemental Entry proposal and requested the Regional Reps post this to their respective groups to begin gathering feedback on the idea.

July 27
-Barb Ness posted the final NAN 2009 Financial Report to the files section:

NAN 2009 Treasurer's Report Summary

TOTAL INCOME: 24,835.44
NAN 2009 Entries: 22,747.00
NAN 2009 Other Income: 380.80
NAN 2009 Sponsorships: 257.00
NAN 2009 Vendor Fees: 1,188.00

TOTAL EXPENSES: -37,957.83
Admin/Staff: -4,580.78
Awards: -15,175.21
Bank Charges: -241.00
Entrant Expenses: -264.00
Judge Compensation: -3,600.00
Postage: -688.63
Showhall: -12,906.54
Vendor Area: -63.00
PayPal Fees: -438.67

TOTAL INCOME: 24,835.44
TOTAL EXPENSES: -37,957.83
OVERALL TOTAL: -13,122.39

July 28
-Tom Dean posted that he would be willing to create a document outlining the guidelines for Ring Stewards at NAN.

July 28
-Bobbi Devine posted that she had received the leftover NAN rosettes from Barb Ness for restreamering.

July 28
-Liesl Dalpe posted the updated Board Agenda:
Agenda as of Tuesday, July 28th 2009.
1. Supplementary Entry at NAN... open/member discussion started
2. Treasurer position... Merit Award Coordinator position
3. NAN items to think about for next year, including judging format and how to make NAN subsidize itself
4. NAN 2010. Breyer will confirm dates after this year's BreyerFest
5. NAN 2011 - the big discussion on location
6. NAN Cookie Contest. Do we have a winner?
7. Website redesign, incorporating all the above items.
8. NAN Judging Handbook... in progress
9. Co-owned models.
10. Youth showers
11. Work on the policy manual... on-going project

July 31
-Lindsey Hall posted her concerns regarding a live show that had been previously denied membership due to late submission of the membership packet. The showholder contested the membership denial. Discussion ensued, and it was determined that the show could not be approved for NAMHSA membership.

Posted by Pauline Entin, NAMHSA PR 8/17/2009
Last updated on March 28, 2010