
2026 NAME National Convention
Chair - Sandi Shalometh [2]
Co-Chair - Barbara Thornton-Hill [3]
LaQuinta, CA
July 23-26, 2026
November 3, 2025: Must-have-in-hand deadline for Dealer, Workshop and Theme Luncheon Applications
January 31, 2026: VIP Registration Opens
February 14, 2026: Registration Opens
March 21, 2026: Pre-Convention & Registered Workshop Registration Opens
March 22, 2026: Evening Workshop/Gala and Theme Luncheon and Option registration open
April 17, 2026: All Form deadline for Swaps, Gold Star, Houseparty Helpers, Auction, Meal Seating, Hostess, Tote Bag, Souvenir Book Ads, etc.
April 20, 2026: Day Passes Open
April 24, 2026: Roundtable Application Deadline
June 17, 2026: Cancellation Deadline
July 20-22, 2026: Convention Pre-Convention Activities
The packet pages (info for the 2026 Convention, also includes forms) will be shared here as they are processed. These will become links to the specific pdf of the packet pages and open in a new window.
| Advanced Table Seating [4] | Host/Hostess Form |
| Area Attractions [5] | Hotel Information |
| Auction Form [6] | Houseparty Helpers |
| Cancellation Form-Code of Ethics [7] | Pre-Con Workshops [8] |
| Care Giver [9] | Registered Workshops [10] |
| Committee [11] | Roundtable Form |
| ConvHP Info-Terminology [12] | Schedule |
| Dealer List [13] | Shoe Box Sales |
| Door Prize [14] | Souvenir Book |
| Evening with Friends/Gala | Souvenir Book Special |
| Exhibits [15] | Swap Form |
| Garage Sale [1] | Theme Luncheons [16] |
| Gold Star [17] | Toolbox List |
| Home Improvements | Tote Bag Favors |
| Hospitality | Wednesday Evening Event |
| Welcome Letter |
Links
[1] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/GarageSaleLQ12-17-25.pdf
[2] mailto:sandi.shal2@gmail.com
[3] mailto:bathca@gmail.com
[4] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/AdvancedTableSeatingLQ12-17-25.pdf
[5] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/AreaAttractionsLQ12-17-25.pdf
[6] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/AuctionFormLQ12-17-25.pdf
[7] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/CancellationForm-CodeofEthicsLQ12-17-25.pdf
[8] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/PreWks2026LQ1-5-26.pdf
[9] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/CareGiverLQ12-17-25.pdf
[10] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/RegWks2026LQ1-5-26.pdf
[11] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/CADreamingCommittee1-5-26.pdf
[12] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/ConvHPInfoTerminologyLQ12-17-25.pdf
[13] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/DealerList-2026LQ1-5-26.pdf
[14] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/DoorPrizeLQ12-17-25.pdf
[15] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/ExhibitsLQ12-17-25.pdf
[16] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/ThemeLunch2026LQ1-5-26.pdf
[17] https://miniatures.org/sites/new.miniatures.org/files/Gold%20StarLQ12-17-25.pdf
[18] https://miniatures.org/taxonomy/term/3