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Dear
Fellow NASMA Members,
The summer has been full of activities and surprises. I hope you are
all doing well and enjoying some time with your mules and donkeys.
I have been up in the mountains here in Wyoming and have attended
some more John Lyon’s seminars in CO. On a sad personal note, Doris
lost her son recently in Germany and had to go there to make funeral
arrangements. Doris and I want to thank all of you for your
expressions of condolences and support during this difficult time.
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Tim Doud and his mule at a John
Lyon’s seminars in Colorado this summer. |
NASMA is moving forward and with the support of all of you, we have
begun to put the final plans in place for the NASMA World Show which
will be held this fall in Carthage, MO. Class lists and entry forms
are on the website.
We also have had a Board Meeting at the All Star Show and for the
first time in NASMA history, several board members were able to
attend by teleconference.
The elections of new Directors was held under the guidance of
Nominating Chairman Jim Selph. I'd like to welcome the new
Directors: Thanks to all who participated in this process. The
voices of the members will be heard through their elected Board
Member and NASMA will continue to focus on meeting the needs of the
members.
Congratulations to the following newly elected Board of
Directors:
Zone 1 Ms. Margo Hepner-Hart
Zone 2 Ms. Crystal Ward
Zone 3 Ms. Kathryn Herrin
Zone 3 Ms. Laurie Jenkins
Zone 4 Mr. Skip Metheny
Zone 5 Mr. Ken Colbert |
Zone 6 Ms. Betty Robinson
Zone 6 Mr. Doug Waugh
Zone 7 Ms. Bonnie Garey
Zone 7 Mr. Herb Heroy
Zone 8 Mr. Tom Cochran
Zone 8 Mr. Leonard Sims
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Check the web site often to see what new and exciting activities are
planned for NASMA members. Also, you can use the web site to
communicate with your Board Members and any committee chairperson.
We want to hear from you, so please keep the lines of communication
open.
Support the NASMA sanctioned shows and trail rides. Be sure to
participate in your association’s activities and let us know of any
activities you think we should be included in the NASMA sponsorship.
The NASMA Youth had a great awards banquet at the recent All Star
Mule and Donkey Show. NASMA thanks Lenice Basham for her dedicated
service to the Youth of NASMA as the Youth Chairperson. Lenice will
be leaving this position and we will all miss her.
If you want to serve as a Committee Chair or on an existing
committee, please let us know. Check out the web site for a list of
all Committees and perhaps you will find one that suits your
interests. You can also read the Committee Reports for the last
Board of Directors' Meeting with the minutes at
http://www.nasma.us/Minutes/2006.08.03.htm
Membership is growing again and we are committed to continue to grow
and add more services for the members. Soon, you will be able to
check show and VTP points on line as well as registration data. This
is an exciting period for NASMA and we are glad that you are a part
of this.
Thank you for your support and for making NASMA a great family
organization.
Finish the summer safely, get ready for the Fall trail rides and
shows and expect good things from NASMA in 2007!
Tim Doud
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