January 3, 2019

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Western National Championship announced

The inaugural APHA Western National Championship Show is scheduled for October 16–19 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The show will be managed by Southwest Show Management / Carolyn Dobbins. Carolyn Dobbins and her team manage the Goldmine Circuit, an all-breed show that couples with APHA-approved classes to help bridge the gap between open and breed association events. Carolyn’s team is also currently working with the Arizona Paint Horse Club. Carolyn was named 2016 APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year.
In addition to the Western National Championship excitement, the Silver State Paint Horse Club has partnered with APHA to host a two-judge Youth/Amateur show on October 16, just prior to the start of the Western National Championship Show. 
Watch apha.com for further details on dates, schedules and entries.

Register now for the upcoming APHA Convention held March 1-3, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas

Don’t miss the Regional Club Advisory Committee Webinar on January 22nd at 7 pm CST

Chair Randall Roser and Vice Chair Sheri Grinstead will lead us in a discussion of all things Regional Club related.  Open question and answer session included. You won’t want to miss this lively discussion including Best Practices related to horse shows, club meetings, social events and your bylaws.
Open to all directors and standing committee members.  Together we’ll learn a lot!

Fort Worth Stockyards Update

Newly elected Regional Club Officers & Directors due to APHA January 1

If your club has not held it’s election for Officers and Directors as of January 1, you still need to send your current officers and directors to tbrown@apha.com along with your election date.

2019 APHA rule change proposals available for review

Official APHA 2019 Rule Book

Governance Task Force Report

In this section of LeaderCare, we will be updating you weekly on what is going on with our relocation to the Stockyards Historic District.  Construction has started.  
Check out this live cam.
Promote your barn, your legacy or your horse in other words “Put Your Name On It”.  By doing so you will be memorializing yourself in the history of APHA. APHA’s new offices will be in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.  There APHA will be seen and visited by millions of tourists each year.  APHA is dedicated to provide a totally western experience within our new offices which will compliment those who have chosen to be a part of the building displays and architecture.  Here is one way of having your family, horse or ranch memorized at the new APHA headquarters.  Read more …And did you know you can give a gift each month to the Capital Campaign and simply have it billed to your credit card? We’ll handle all the paperwork and send you a receipt when each gift is made or tally it for you at the end of the year. Just contact Billy Smith or send an email to foundation@apha.com and we’ll get it set up monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually.

SHOW MANAGEMENT CORNER
Advertise your shows
Take advantage of one judge shows with clinics
Attention to details makes for the best shows
Take care of your judges by being a good show manager
Make your show fun
Know the rules
Contact your judges the day before your show
Provide judge scribes
Recognize exhibitors for their hard work
Bring in new participantsPost scoresheets

DIRECTOR RESOURCES
Leadership Code of Conduct
Standing Committee meeting minutes
Executive Committee meeting minutes
Board of Directors’ meeting minutes
2018 APHA Strategic Plan
APHA Financial Strength
Tips on Chairing Your APHA Committee
“Marked for Greatness” video presentations

CONTACT ME 
APHA Executive Director
Billy Smith
(office) 817/222-6401
(cell) 806/679-9412
(email) billy@apha.com
(Twitter) #billyAPHASee you down the trail.

BE OFFICIAL! Here’s a quick and simple way to make sure your website is up to date with APHA official branding here.