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NAMHSA - August 16-31, 2009 News

NAMHSA News for the period of August 16th-31st, 2009 based on the minutes recorded by Bobbi Devine, Recording Secretary.

August 16
-Bobbi Devine posted the minutes from August 1st-15th. These were approved by Lindsey Hall.

August 18
-Lindsey Hall reported that she has the Lexington Convention Center contract for NAN 2010 in hand.

August 18
-Lindsey uploaded a NAN 5-year cost comparison Excel file for review and discussion.

August 19th
-Lynn Weber found a free database for organizing the member show information. This could be linked to the NAMHSA website for use by the hobby public to find member shows. She created a sample for review.

August 22
-Lindsey Hall reported she received two more quotes for casting, prepping, and painting the NAN trophies ("cookies").

August 23
-Lynn Weber asked Gail and Jill if they had received a member show application that a hobbiest submitted in July. Jill responded that she had not received the application, and that there was some possibility it had been mailed to Jenn Tate (former SMS) by mistake.

August 23
-Lindsey Hall requested Pauline Entin to send out a general announcement regarding the appointment of Carmen Robertson to the Treasurer position.

August 25
-Lindsey Hall asked Susan Hurst and Liesl Dalpe if the solicitation for Merit Award Coordinator was ready to be sent out. Liesl responded that it would be ready this week.

August 25
-Lindsey Hall said she was ready to sign the contract with Heritage Hall for NAN 2010. The deposit due on signing is $1,000, the balance of $5,200 is due in January. Lindsey noted that all other expenses like tables, chairs, etc., are billed separately (contract with Lexpo) and will be due by the end of the show in July. The exact dollar amount will depend on what is needed. Prices are as follows:

8' tables $12
8' skirted tables $35
Chairs $1.75
8' drapes $2.75 per foot
3' drapes $1.90 per foot
30" padded stool $24.50
Chrome stanchions $14.00 each
White Chain $.90 per foot
Easels $9.50 each
4'x8' poster boards $60.00 each
Electrical, telephone, internet services are separate agreements.

August 26
-Lindsey Hall called for vote on the choice of resin caster for NAN 2010/2011 trophy production. Bobbi Devine set up the poll.

August 26
-Lindsey Hall posted thoughts about the 2011 NAN and independent NAN's going forward. Discussion is currently underway.

August 27
-Lynn Weber posted that she had some examples of new pages for the NAMHSA website ready for review.

August 27
-Eleanor Harvey posted regarding future NAN's; specifically regarding the issue of finances and a business-like approach.

August 29
-Susan Hurst posted the August 2009 Merit Award winners.

August 30
-Lindsey Hall uploaded an Excel file containing total NAN entrants by state from 1998-2009. This was intended as reference information.

August 30
-Lindsey Hall posted a list breaking down NAN expenses and income, and will be recapping each category in the coming days with a further breakdown.

August 31
-Lynn Weber uploaded an Excel file showing the impact of a hypothetical fee increase of $5.00 per entrant and $1.00 per model on revenue for each of the last 6 NAN's.

August 31
-Pauline Entin forwarded a question from a hobbyest wanting to use one of NAMHSA's previous cookie designs for a chocolate mold.

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NAMHSA Approved Show List updated August 18, 2009
(show website links available on the NAMHSA member show pages - www.namhsa.org)

REGION 1

Rose City Live
9/19/2009
Portland, OR
Amy Elkins

Living Room Live: Resins Only Show
10/3/2009
Bremerton, WA
Tara Haskins

Tri Cities Fall Classic Live Model Horse Show
10/10/2009
Richland, WA
Xaviara Augenblick

Calliope Mini Live
11/21/2009
Kent, WA
Amy Peck

REGION 2

WACCO- Workmanship & Collectibility Classes Only
10/3/2009
San Martin, CA
Jane Morehouse

I Feel A Draft
10/4/2009
San Martin, CA
Victoria Zanutto

REGION 3

High Country Live Model Horse Show
10/3/2009
Calhan, CO
Nancy Dement

Jailbreak Minis Amok
10/3/2009
Tucson, AZ
Eric Valdez

High Noon Performance Challenge
10/4/2009
Tucson, AZ
Eric Valdez

House Warming Live- All China Show
10/11/2009
Glendale, AZ
Renee DeVore

Utahs Dixie Downs Model Horse Show
11/7/2009
St George UT
Alison Ural-Crosby

REGION 4

Hitchin Post Live – RESCHEDULED DATE
9/19/2009
Brookings, SD
Hilary Rossow

Gateway To The West Live/ Fall Festival 2009
9/26/2006
Omaha, NE
Christy Allen

River Valley Live, sponsored by MAHA
10/17/2009
Northfield, MN
Bev Manderfeld

REGION 5

Red Mud Fling
10/2/2009
Oklahoma City, OK
Jacklyn Catena-Hart

Red Mud Sling
10/2/2009
Oklahoma City, OK
Liz Lavallee

BayouLand Live (#15)
11/7-8/2009
Lake Charles, LA
Kim Janes Morgan

Red Dirt Roundup
11/14-15/2009
Midwest City, OK
Chris Nandell and Lori Batchelor

REGION 6

22nd Annual Southern Model Horse Convention
10/3/2009
Covington, GA
Laura Behning

REGION 7

All American Quarter Horse Congress Live Show 2009
10/10/2009
Columbus, OH
Kim Bjorgo-Thorne

REGION 8

Little Horse Show
10/3/2009
Shipshewana, IN
Sandy Cord

NWI Autumn Classic
10/10/2009
Merrillville, IN
Heather Lettengarver

Midwest Model Mania
11/14/2009
Gailsberg, IL
Marilou Mol

REGION 9

Somerset Co. 2nd Annual Model Horse Show
CANCELLED

NW PA Mini Birthday Bash Live
9/26/2009
Jamestown, PA
Karen Dietrich

REGION 10

Lilac City Live
9/26/2009
Brockport, NY
Dianne Lievense

REGION 11
No Shows To Report.


Posted by Pauline Entin, NAMHSA PR 9/20/2009
Last updated on March 28, 2010