Giving a Little Back
As always, our National Show Committee
executes every small and important detail
of this event. This year, they are introducing
a new surprise to the show. In every
preliminary class – the winner will receive a
certificate for $5 in National bucks – to be
cashed in for silent auction, merchandise
as well as your photography orders! It’s
always great to be able to give a little
more value back to our exhibitors. Let the
shopping, bidding and photo buying begin!
And as always, keep your eyes on the
silent auction! With the newly renovated
Memphis facilities we will have a great
space for the silent auction this year – so
let the bidding be fierce! If you have an
item to donate please bring it with you –
or if you are unable to join us in Memphis,
contact Cindy Nixon and she will be happy
to arrange getting your items to the show.
Get your BBQ and Moves On
Celebrating 20 years is a major milestone
– and we are ready to boogie this year.
Plan on attending the fully-catered
dinner on Friday night – and get your
dancing shoes ready for the party. And
don’t forget to practice your groovy
moves – the dance off can be as fierce
as the competition at Nationals. It will be
a night filled with great food, tantalizing
tunes, and tasty drinks – and make sure
to pack some of your favorite local brews
to share. Sit back and sample some of
the best from our finest states! Folks - truly
an event that shouldn’t be missed!
Riding for a Reason
Most importantly, let’s not forget
our charity – The Wounded Warrior
Project - A catalyst for change.
With the mission to honor and empower
Wounded Warriors, WWP is the hand
extended to encourage warriors as they
adjust to their new normal and achieve new
triumphs. Offering a variety of programs
and services, WWP is equipped to serve
warriors with every type of injury – from the
physical to the invisible wounds of war.
In addition to the physical wounds, it is
estimated as many as 400,000 service
members live with the invisible wounds
of war including combat-related stress,
major depression, and post-traumatic
stress disorder. Another 320,000 are
believed to have experienced a traumatic
brain injury while on deployment. The
NWHA is honored to serve and support
the Wounded Warrior Project at the
2018 National Show. Make sure to sign
up and wear your 2018 NWHA National
shirt, v-neck or hoodie in our dedicated
Wounded Warrior Class and support our
nations heroes and ride for an incredible
cause – I’m certain there will not be a dry
eye in the house! Let’s make this special
class another one for the memory books!
Every Dollar Counts
Even if you are unable to attend the
National show in 2018 – your support
matters. I encourage you to consider
a sponsorship to support this wonderful
event. No amount is too small – every
dollar counts. Please visit the Shop at
nwha.com to show your support.
I hope each of you are as excited about
the 2018 National Show as I am. It is sure
to be a fantastic event that people will
be talking about for years to come!
I look forward to seeing a nd
talking with each of you.
Amy Spinelli-Olson
NWHA President
NWHA National News / August 2018
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