NWHA National News November 2018 | Page 3

Y ou must have the courage to look beyond what has been done before. Ferry Porsche Your Vote Matters More Than a Business The ballots have been mailed and are on their way to you. I urge each of you to cast your vote for the 2019 board of director positions. I’ve had the opportunity to share a conversation with each of the applicants – all which were vetted and recommended by our hard-working nominating committee. These individuals are passionate and bring amazing talents to this team. Now it’s your turn - your vote and voice matter. While our financial stability and growth are very positive indicators for the success of our organization – it’s not the glue that holds us together. And as I take time to reflect on the year, it’s the relationships, personal triumphs and horse friends I call family – that truly makes NWHA special. Moments that we all share and celebrate which are the heart and soul of our association. With a strong leadership team, backed by the support and guidance of our membership, NWHA will continue to grow and move forward positively and profitably. The holidays will soon be upon us, and I want to wish you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday season. It is a great time to unwind and spend some quality time with your loved ones – 2-legged and 4-legged alike. I look forward to seeing each of you at the annual meeting, and am excited about making new memories with each of you as we propel our organization forward in 2019. It’s going to be another memorable year for NWHA! Amy Spinelli-Olson NWHA President NWHA National News / November 2018 3