LeaderCare 49
2018 APHA Convention
Date: March 2-5, 2018
Where: DFW Marriott North, Irving, Texas
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apha.com highlights
Resolve to earn an Amateur Lifetime Achievement award in 2018
European winners crowned at 2017 EuroPaint Zone Championship
Shorty’s Caboy Hattery makes plans to return as a 2018 APHA World Show Sponsor
Longtime APHA supporter and judge emeritus John Rodgers dies
Team USA application now open for 2018 AjPHA Youth World Games
APHA Nominating Committee recommends two for EC position
ALERT: APHA Regional Clubs
Use the “Officer Update“ submission form for reporting your club officers to APHA by the deadline of January 1, 2018. Even if your club has not held elections by that date you will need to submit your 2017 Officers and the date of your election. Receipt of the requirements to maintain your club charter is necessary to be considered for Gold Star Club or Clubs of Distinction awards for 2018.
Dates & Deadlines
January 1
Regional Club and Zone Coordinating Committee Officers for the current year must be received by APHA
APHA Office Closed
Our Move to the Stockyards
In this section of LeaderCare, we will be updating you weekly on what is going on with our relocation to the Stockyards Historic District.
When APHA opens the doors to its new office/retail store/museum in early 2019, our General Store will become the third so named in the Stockyards. While we adore the long-time name of APHA’s online store, we don’t want to get lost among the existing “General Stores,” so a new name is needed. One of the existing stores—the General Store—established in 1983 and located on Exchange Avenue, showcases Texas- & Western-themed apparel, souvenirs, treats & novelties. The other—the Longhorn General Store—is also located on Exchange Avenue and features Texas treats like Blue Bell Ice Cream and Dublin Dr. Pepper, as well as Texas t-shirts, personalized collectibles, Cowboy ropes, spurs and more.
We want to be a respectful new neighbor to existing retail shops in the Stockyards, and we also need a name for our shop that better describes what our store will carry. So we are soliciting new names for the APHA store. Keep in mind that as a retail store within a very popular tourist area, we will be carrying more than just APHA gear. We will have a lot of Paint Horse-themed merchandise as well as a “Legacy of Color” line. People who have a selfie taken in front of our bronzes might also want to take home a t-shirt or replica as well. Get creative and send your suggestions to Laura Jesberg by December 31, 2017.
Show Management Corner
Offering SPB classes as class within a class per Rule Sc-325.A.1.b.
Show Calendar Shift for 2018
Make Your Website Mobile Friendly
1 Minute Video Tips for Producing the Best Paint Show Possible
1st edition – Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show
2nd edition – produce the best paint show possible
3rd edition – one judge shows with clinics
4th edition – pay attention to details at your show
5th edition – great judges make great shows
6th edition – make your Show Fun
7th edition – be prepared, know the rules
8th edition – taking care of the details
9th edition – scribes
Contact Me
APHA Executive Director
Billy Smith
(office) 817/222-6401
(cell) 806/679-9412
(email) billy@apha.com
(Twitter) #billyAPHA
See you down the trail.
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