2026 NAME National Convention
Chair - Sandi Shalometh [1] Co-Chair - Barbara Thornton-Hill [2]
LaQuinta, CA
July 23-26, 2026

Click Here for Handy info for FIRST TIMERS [3]

Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL) [4]
-SEE FUNDRAISER TAB FOR MORE INFO

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Dates to Remember

When registering, please remember to use the SAME NAME, EMAIL, PHONE, and ADDRESS that you have given to us for the database,
so it links your registration to your membership as you fill out your form and check out.

Registration cost: $325 with souvenir, $275 without souvenir
Click Here for Handy info for FIRST TIMERS [3]

Dealer, Workshop and Theme Luncheon Applications were due in November

January 31, 2026-Feb 13: VIP ONLY Registration is now Open. Kim has emailed all VIPs the link info.

February 1, 2026 Convention Fundraiser sale is now open for everyone that wants to purchase. Click here to go to the sale site. [4]

Deadline to Order is May 31, 2026
For photos and info about it check the Convention Fundraiser Tab.

February 14, 2026 NOON EST: GENERAL Registration Opens - Link will be posted here. You need to be registered before you can sign up for classes. Please note the dates as not everything is done at once.

March 21, 2026: Pre-Convention & Registered Workshop Registration/Sign-up Opens

March 22, 2026: Evening Workshop/Gala and Theme Luncheon and Option registration/sign-up 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

Packet Pages/
Important Docs & Info

The packet pages (info for the 2026 Convention, also includes forms) will be shared here as they are processed. They are online only!
Once linked, the link will open in a new tab. Even though these are available for all to see, most of the forms are for ATTENDEES ONLY!.

Advanced Table Seating [5]	First Timer's Info [3]	Schedule (Tenative) [6] Rev. 2-5
Area Attractions [7]	Garage Sale [8]	Shoe Box Sales [9] Rev 1-26
Auction Form [10]	Gold Star [11]	Souvenir Book [12]
Cancellation Form-Code of Ethics [13]	Home Improvements [14]	Souvenir Book Special [15]
Care Giver [16]	Hospitality [17]	Swap Form [18]
Committee [19]	Host/Hostess Form [20]	Theme Luncheons [21] Rev 1-8
ConvHP Info-Terminology [22]	Hotel Information [23]	Toolbox List [24]
Dealer List [25]	Houseparty Helpers [26]	Tote Bag Favors [27]
Door Prize [28]	Pre-Con Workshops [29] Rev1-10; 1-12	Wednesday Evening Event [30]
Evening with Friends/ Gala [31] Rev 2-1	Registered Workshops [32] Rev 2-3	Welcome Letter [33]
Exhibits [34]	Roundtable Form [35]

Committees

Dealers

Pre-Convention Workshops

Revised 1-10;1-12

Registered Workshops

Theme Luncheons

Revised 1-8

Convention Fundraiser

2026 Convention Fundraiser by Dia Crissey-Baum

Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL) [4]

This is a great way to support the 2026 Convention, whether you are attending the convention or wishing you were there from home.
This kit makes a bar-height rattan table and 2 chairs. It's designed to fit on one of the decks on the Surfer's Shack from the Wed. Night Project
(Click this link to view the Wed. Night Project for 2026 California Dreaming [36]. NOTE: The Wed. Night Project is ONLY available in 1/2" & 1/4" scales),
but would also be appropriate for many other projects. The table is made with a special webbing and the chairs are meant to look like vintage barstools.
The kit is available in 1", 1/2"and 1/4" scales.

The 1" and 1/2" table and chairs will be made of matboard, while the 1/4" table and chairs will be made of watercolor paper.

The cost is $32 for 1" Scale and $27 for 1/2" & 1/4" scale. (Price includes US Postage. No orders outside of US. No pick up orders)
Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL) [4]
The deadline to purchase a kit is May 31st, 2026

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2026 California Dreaming National Convention