Can a futurity that is restricted to members of our club be approved?
How do I complete the show approvals applications? What are the deadlines?
What does it mean to run classes concurrently?
You can have all of these questions and more answered by attending an NRHA Show Secretary Seminar. Starting in 2008 all NRHA approved shows are required to have a certified secretary. You can become an NRHA Certified Secretary by attending a seminar.
Can't make it to an NRHA Show Secretary Seminar? Well NRHA is delivering the seminar right into your home. The NRHA Show Department is pleased to announce the new and improved NRHA Show Secretary Seminar ONLINE! Below are some FAQ's about the online seminars. If you have any questions just send us an email!
Below is the schedule of all seminars (online and physical). If you're interested in attending one please send an email with your name, number and email address to Melanie Rinehart, Supervisor of Member Services - Show Department at mrinehart@nrha.com.
Seminar FAQ's
What equipment is required to participate?
A computer with a high-speed connection and a microphone. It is better if you have a web camera because it is easier to participate, however it is not required.
Can more than two people participate at the same computer?
Yes, as long as everyone can see, hear and participate it doesn't matter how many are at the computer.
It is required to be at the computer the entire 5 hours?
Yes, breaks will be taken periodically but, it is required that all participants be at the computer at any time the seminar is taking place.
When will the seminars be held?
You can view a schedule of the seminars on the NRHA website. Each seminar is limited to 10 people and is first come, first serve.
How do I sign up?
Send me an email with your name, email address and the seminar you would like to attend.
How much does the seminar cost and how long am I certified?
$150 and 5 years
What materials will I need during the seminar?
A couple of weeks prior to the seminar you will receive the notebook in the mail. You will need to bring that notebook, a writing utensil and paper.
Is there a test?
Yes, there will be a test included in the notebook. It will be required for the test to be completed individually and sent back to the NRHA office with the $150 fee before you will be considered to be an official NRHA Show Secretary. An 80% must be made on the test in order to become certified.
Do I get anything to show I'm certified?
Yes, after the test are graded you will receive a letter along with a certificate noting your certification.
2009 NRHA Show Secretary Seminar schedule
(Please note that all times are noted in Central Standard time zone. Please adjust times according to your appropriate time zone)
Please make plans to attend one of the seminars below. These listed are all of the seminars for 2009. All of the times listed are in Central Standard time. Please be sure to adjust according to your time zone.
Jan 26 (3pm - 6pm) & 27 (8am - 12pm) - NRHA Convention, Oklahoma City, OK - $150 for just the seminar or free if registered for the entire convention.
Internet Seminars - All internet seminars are $150. Ten people must RSVP no less than 2 weeks before the seminar otherwise it will be canceled. Notifications of cancellations will go out to those that do make reservations.
Feb 9th (7am - 4pm CST)
Feb 9th (6pm - 10pm CST) & 10th (6pm - 10pm CST) - must attend both sessions
Feb 11th (9am - 6pm CST)
Feb 14th (1am - 10am CST) - Reserved for International Members only. April 28, 2009 (12pm-5pm CST)
June 6, 2009 (12pm-5pm CST)
If you're interested in a seminar please email Melanie at mrinehart@nrha.com. As soon as enough interest is shown another online seminar will be scheduled.
