From the NWHA President
Welcome to the December issue of the
National News.
It is hard to believe the year is nearly over. 2017 has proven to be another
very successful year for NWHA across all aspects of our programs – and our
unprecedented success – is due to each of you.
From the desk of Amy Spinelli‐Olson
Over the last several years, the Board of Directors has focused on building a
strong foundation for our organization. We rebuilt our financial reporting,
streamlined our organization processes, and put the right personnel in place
to deliver greater value to our membership. Although not easy at every
turn, this steadfast dedication continues to pay off for our organization.
FINANCIAL STABILITY & GROWTH
Our sustained, strong financial performance backed by steady growth
throughout the year continues to advance NWHA forward. Last year, NWHA
paid off one‐hundred percent of our debt. We ended the year with more
than $40,000. And this year surpassed our expectations. We operated
throughout the year with zero debt, with a planned year end of over
$50,000. Throughout the year, NWHA gained over 50 new‐to‐NWHA
members across more than 8 states – a true marker or tangible success. Look
to more organization details in my President’s report at the annual meeting
in January.
We also have a great deal to share on our programs and events; the National Show, TRIP, CHIP and
sanctioned trail rides growth for example, but I’ll save the excitement for our committees to reveal at
the Annual Meeting. 2017 has truly been another great year – one we should all be proud of.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
With 2017 nearly complete, our focus now turns to ringing in a new year.
Preparations have been underway for the Annual Meeting for a few
months now ‐ and I’m excited to once again bring together our
membership from across the country. We will host the annual judge’s
clinic, annual membership meeting and of course our exciting awards
banquet on January 26 ‐ 27, 2018. Please look for more information in
this newsletter and start planning the trip to Nashville – it is sure to be a
great time!