| Members receive THE PADDOCK, a FREE quarterly newsletter produced by NABSSAR |
| The Paddock, our online quarterly E-Newletter emailed free to all members. We keep it affordable by mailing the link to your e-mail four times per year. It provides news, tips, articles, and information about the BABYDOLL Southdown Sheep. A member is featured in each issue in the Featured Farm section. This is a forum for breeder exchange, breeder profiles, reprints of English and US articles on the BABYDOLL Southdown Sheep, health issues, ads for sheep wanted or for sale, along with business ads relating to sheep industry. Membership voting takes place in the Paddock. It provides a means for breeders and newcomers alike to exchange information, ideas, and experiences. Many members like the Paddock so much they print them for future reference as they have tips and articles related to raising Babydoll sheep. This is how we keep in touch with our members and member participation is welcome. Any announcements, articles, or shows should be submitted to the editor |
| Members can 'Borrow' The NABSSAR Banner for their own events, expos, or shows. |
| This is a vinyl banner pictured above that measures __ inches long by __ inches tall. The banner is available to any NABSSAR member free of charge. The only cost to members will be the postage to mail the banner back to NABSSAR once they have finished using it. We only have one banner so if you have an upcoming event that you would like to use the banner for contact us ahead time to schedule your days of use. For banner use and availability contact: email or phone: 270-525-0120 (ask for Valerie) |
NABSSAR Tri-fold Pamphlet
| This trifold is available to members to print from this website. Trifolds can be used for a number of things. The are a wonderful addition to your lamb packets that you give to new owners with information about the registry. They are also good for members to print and take to events and expos to lay out for people to pick up that want to know more about NABSSAR and Babydoll Southdown Sheep! |
The NABSSAR Banner
This on line group is dedicated to increasing your knowledge about BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP in all aspects from care
questions, breeding, lambing support and on-going sheep care. We encourage our members to ask questions, share advice and learn
from one another. You will soon see why these fuzzy-faced, teddy bear BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP have come to be one of
the most treasured animals on our farms (and why you can't have just two!). Membership is open to all who love and want to support
their Babydoll Southdown Sheep by sharing their knowledge from seasoned breeders, new shepherds just beginning with Babydolls
and Shepherd-wannabes who are starting the search for their perfect sheep. While this group is sponsored by NABSSAR absolutely
no flaming or bashing of any registry or individuals will be tolerated.
questions, breeding, lambing support and on-going sheep care. We encourage our members to ask questions, share advice and learn
from one another. You will soon see why these fuzzy-faced, teddy bear BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP have come to be one of
the most treasured animals on our farms (and why you can't have just two!). Membership is open to all who love and want to support
their Babydoll Southdown Sheep by sharing their knowledge from seasoned breeders, new shepherds just beginning with Babydolls
and Shepherd-wannabes who are starting the search for their perfect sheep. While this group is sponsored by NABSSAR absolutely
no flaming or bashing of any registry or individuals will be tolerated.
allthingsbabydollnabssar
| To join visit: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/allthingsbabydollnabssar/ |
| Have you seen and enjoyed our yearly NABSSAR Calendars? Would you like to see your sheep pictured on the next Calendar? If you are a NABSSAR member it is easy to do! All pictures seen on our calendars are sheep that belong to NABSSAR members. We collect pictures year round and around November they are pooled together and voted on to appear in the next years Calendar. Any member can enter their photos. Just follow the rules below. |
| Calendar Photo Contest - Open to all Members Year Round! |
1. Set your camera at the highest quality setting. Photos must be largest size possible and clear. We can not accept small sized photos because when they are
enlarged to fit the calendar page they get blurry and are unusable.
2. Do not crop your photos, send the original. If any cropping or touch up needs to be done to the photo we will do that so the photo correctly fits on the page.
3. Make sure your photos are calendar quality. Make sure the entire sheep is in the photo. Unless you are taking just a head shot, which is acceptable. We just
can't use photos with part of the feet, or part of a head missing in the photo. Check your surroundings when taking photos. Make sure there isn't distracting things
in your photo like a water hose on the ground, Paper laying around, or anything distracting. Try to have an interesting background, but not a background that will
distract away from the sheep being the main focus.
4. Limit the photos you send to 4 photos per farm for the year. Choose your very best and send them in at any time of the year.
5. Photos need to contain babydoll sheep, no people please. Other animals within the photo are acceptable.
We need spring, summer, fall, and winter photos to match with the months. Members are welcome to send one photo for each season.
enlarged to fit the calendar page they get blurry and are unusable.
2. Do not crop your photos, send the original. If any cropping or touch up needs to be done to the photo we will do that so the photo correctly fits on the page.
3. Make sure your photos are calendar quality. Make sure the entire sheep is in the photo. Unless you are taking just a head shot, which is acceptable. We just
can't use photos with part of the feet, or part of a head missing in the photo. Check your surroundings when taking photos. Make sure there isn't distracting things
in your photo like a water hose on the ground, Paper laying around, or anything distracting. Try to have an interesting background, but not a background that will
distract away from the sheep being the main focus.
4. Limit the photos you send to 4 photos per farm for the year. Choose your very best and send them in at any time of the year.
5. Photos need to contain babydoll sheep, no people please. Other animals within the photo are acceptable.
We need spring, summer, fall, and winter photos to match with the months. Members are welcome to send one photo for each season.
| Send photos by digital format to: Send Email Send photos by mail to: NABSSAR Calendar, Michelle Lane, 11335 Spaulding Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615 Phone: (715) 284-1595 Regular mailed photos will not be returned unless you supply a self addressed stamped envelope and request to have the photos returned to you. All photos become property of NABSSAR. With submitting your photos you are allowing NABSSAR to use the photos in the calendar, on the website, and in the Paddock and any other NABSSAR publications or promotions. |
| CLICK HERE: To request digital back issues of the Paddock. Be sure to put PADDOCK in the subject line. Within the email let us know what issue numbers that you are requesting, and include your name, membership number, and e-mail address you would like Digital copies of the Paddock sent to. Back issues are only available to current NABSSAR members. |
| NORTH AMERICAN BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP ASSOCIATION AND REGISTRY |
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| MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES |
MEMBERSHIP LOGOS
| All members can display the NABSSAR logos on their websites and link back to this website to promote the Babydoll Southdown Breed and your Registry and Association. Logos posted below are for membership use on personal websites. You can 'right click' and 'save as' and file them on your computer for future use. |
Did you know that you as a member—yes, YOU! - are a vital part of the NABSSAR? As you go about your everyday business,
you may not think about your NABSSAR membership. You may think that all you need to do is pay yearly dues and register lambs
as they are born on your farm. However, membership in the NABSSAR is more than dues and fees—it is about establishing and
maintaining guidelines for our breed of sheep. In order to preserve the Babydoll Southdown, breeders need to network and discuss
situations that arise.
NABSSAR is a non profit organization. Plain and simple this means your money goes directly to the Registry you are part of. We
do contract the Associated Sheep Registry (ASR) to hold our data base on a computerized system. This allows a safe secure place
to keep breeding records stored as well as provide our members with the best service since they have regular office hours. Our
board positions are filled by volunteers available to help you with any questions. We really try to keep our costs down. Just look at
our fee schedule for the services we offer and the affordable prices.
The Board of Directors may be responsible for organizing and maintaining various aspects of the registry, but member involvement
is very important. You may be wondering how you can get involved. There are a number of ways to get involved in the
NABSSAR. Here are a few examples: check out the website then email or call the website managers with suggestions or
comments; submit an article or story to the Paddock; call or email a member of the Board with questions, comments, or concerns;
enter your farm in the “Featured Farm” section of the Paddock; run for the Board during an election year; and vote on polls or
quorums.
Remember: the NABSSAR is YOUR registry. Make it happen! Our little sheep are counting on us!!
you may not think about your NABSSAR membership. You may think that all you need to do is pay yearly dues and register lambs
as they are born on your farm. However, membership in the NABSSAR is more than dues and fees—it is about establishing and
maintaining guidelines for our breed of sheep. In order to preserve the Babydoll Southdown, breeders need to network and discuss
situations that arise.
NABSSAR is a non profit organization. Plain and simple this means your money goes directly to the Registry you are part of. We
do contract the Associated Sheep Registry (ASR) to hold our data base on a computerized system. This allows a safe secure place
to keep breeding records stored as well as provide our members with the best service since they have regular office hours. Our
board positions are filled by volunteers available to help you with any questions. We really try to keep our costs down. Just look at
our fee schedule for the services we offer and the affordable prices.
The Board of Directors may be responsible for organizing and maintaining various aspects of the registry, but member involvement
is very important. You may be wondering how you can get involved. There are a number of ways to get involved in the
NABSSAR. Here are a few examples: check out the website then email or call the website managers with suggestions or
comments; submit an article or story to the Paddock; call or email a member of the Board with questions, comments, or concerns;
enter your farm in the “Featured Farm” section of the Paddock; run for the Board during an election year; and vote on polls or
quorums.
Remember: the NABSSAR is YOUR registry. Make it happen! Our little sheep are counting on us!!
We advertise for our members! As part of promoting the breed and our members, we advertise in some of
the top magazines where people looking for sheep will be reading. Perhaps you have seen one of our adorable ads in one of these
magazines listed below? The NABSSAR website is listed in these ads, and potential buyers can contact and purchase sheep from
members located near them just by looking up the website and clicking on the Membership List.
the top magazines where people looking for sheep will be reading. Perhaps you have seen one of our adorable ads in one of these
magazines listed below? The NABSSAR website is listed in these ads, and potential buyers can contact and purchase sheep from
members located near them just by looking up the website and clicking on the Membership List.
| FREE for members: 5 Generation Pedigree and Colors Listed on Registration Papers |
With membership, your name will be listed on our membership website page with the contact information you
choose to list along with a link to your e-mail for FREE. Should you like to add a link to your website to sell
your NABSSAR registered sheep or sheep related products, no problem, we will maintain that link for you for
just $10 a year as an optional service.
choose to list along with a link to your e-mail for FREE. Should you like to add a link to your website to sell
your NABSSAR registered sheep or sheep related products, no problem, we will maintain that link for you for
just $10 a year as an optional service.
We have a lot of Free information to
offer our members on their registration
papers when they register their sheep.
Standard papers come with up to 5
generations of pedigree, information on
whether a sheep is a single, twin, or
triplet, and colors of sheep are listed. As
a buyer, seller, or someone interested in
breeder lineage or parentage color, our
papers allow for farms to promote and
sell their stock as well as buyers to study
pedigrees at a glance.
offer our members on their registration
papers when they register their sheep.
Standard papers come with up to 5
generations of pedigree, information on
whether a sheep is a single, twin, or
triplet, and colors of sheep are listed. As
a buyer, seller, or someone interested in
breeder lineage or parentage color, our
papers allow for farms to promote and
sell their stock as well as buyers to study
pedigrees at a glance.
