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From the President’s Pen

June 2012

   

NASMA President’s Pen


On behalf of the NASMA Scholarship Committee, it is a pleasure to announce the 2012 recipients, Hunter Marie Gramman and Abigail Colbert.

Hunter Gramman was NASMYA High Point Youth in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and the 2010 Firecracker Circuit High Point. Her litany of activities include “Miss Tree City”, FFA, 4-H, Jr Optimist Club, Art Club and a member of the St Charles Church. Hunter states, “The mule world has influenced me by helping me to realize that hard work can get you where you want to be in life.” She is currently attending McDowell School of Cosmetology and will transfer to Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School in the Fall.

Abigail Colbert says about her NASMA membership, “It was immensely gratifying to be the recipient of the mentoring, lessons, pointers. A NASMA membership offers many such lessons in character building and relationships.” Abby is a 10 year 4-H member, attending National 4-H Conference three times. She performed in “The Nutcracker Suite” in St Louis, earning a lead stage role, and was a participant in “So You Think You Can Dance.” Abby is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, served as NASMYA President, camp counselor and is active in her Church. Abby will be attending Lindenwood University in St Charles, Missouri.

NASMA offers a $500 Scholarship to graduating High School seniors. Applications are due May 1st of each year. Thank you, Cheryl Metheny and your committee, for the work you do with this program!

And, congratulations to our four-legged award winners! The first inductees to the NASMA Hall of Fame! It is worth your time to read about these animals on the NASMA website:

Diamond Creek Major”, owned by Tim Doud of Cody, Wyoming
T.J.C. Clyde”, owned by Katherine Shauger of Junction City, Ohio
LS Bisquit”, owned by Joyce Stratton of Scio, Oregon

Our gratitude to Tom Cochran for developing the Hall of Fame, and bringing these stars to the forefront. Per Tom, the heart of the NASMA Hall of Fame lies in our commitment to the future by supporting members, breeders, and trainers and contributing programs that promote diversity, dignity, respect and education necessary to succeed in both breeding and competition.” Applications are due April 1st of each year.

Early feedback on the “River Valley” show held May 19-20 in Arkansas…lots of fun, lots of beautiful awards, and lots of participation in the cattle classes. Hooray!

Your National Show Committee has built a terrific show for you in Shelbyville, Tennessee July 12-14. Still requiring sponsorships and Silent Auction donations.  Elisha, Terri, Peggy and Karl – Thank you for the countless hours you have invested in this show!


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