Being not only the Chairman of the Board but also the Delegate In Charge for the 2022 Northeastern Primitive Rendezvous it is with a heavy heart that I report the NEPR has been cancelled due to extremely high costs and very limited pre-registrations.

The land rental is $1200.00, Hooter rental is $3800.00, Medallions are $639.00, firewood ice, water and trash removal is $2000.00, range competitions amount to $1400.00, all of it totaling $9039.00 and none of this includes all the supplementary expenses such as supplies, signage, other competition events, Gatebook printing, land preparation, mandated archery target replacement, etc. etc. etc.

We based our decision upon the fact that with 10 days left before the pre-registration cutoff, there were only 48 participants registered at a total of $2880.00 and we were looking at over $9000.00 (set in stone) in expenses leaving an up-front deficit of over $6000.00 Therefore the Board unanimously voted to cancel this year's event and refund all current pre-registration fees.

Last year gate registered walk-ins at the NEPR totaled 17 and pre-registered participants totaled 73 equaling a total of 90 participants. From this number we had to deduct 15 participants who did not show up and requested refunds thus leaving a total of 75 who participated in the event. Of these, 58 were pre-registered for a total of $3480.00 and 17 were registered at the gate for a total of $1155.00 thus having a combined income of $4635.00 and a subsequent loss of revenue.

To make it simple, the Foundation cannot continue taking losses or even breaking even because we have expenses every year that have to be paid. The largest of these expenses is insurance and with operating expenses it combines to be nearly $5000.00 per year. We reduced one expense of $13,000.00 by simply removing one paid position and changing it to a voluntary position. We have internet expenses, meeting expenses, printing expenses, telephone and office expenses, tax preparation, bank fees, etc. etc. etc. These expenses are due whether we make money or lose money. All of our funds go to pay the bills. There are "NO" paid positions within the entirety of the Foundation.

Two years of no income cost us nearly $36,000.00 and we narrowly escaped going under. With adjustments in management style, business plan and many more modifications made by the Council of Delegates, we see light at the end of the tunnel. So far this year you may have noticed some changes in practices that have taken place and we ask that everyone have patience as we undergo more changes and start to move forward and restore our success with future events. With the COD, SEPR and ONW now completed we have a combined profit of more than $7000.00 and are moving in a very positive direction. Good things are on the horizon.

Everyone who pre-registers for any of the NRLHF events will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of two free pre-registrations to a future NRLHF event until expiration December 31, 2023. Each certificate will be embossed with the NRLHF Stamp to prevent duplication and will be awarded at the Opening Ceremony of each event. You don't need to do anything but pre-register. There will be 2 chances for each of the events making a total of 10 possible chances. Pre-registration helps us to determine the amount of participants and reduce unnecessary expenses due to "GUESSING" how many will be in attendance. Get those pre-registrations in the mail or thru PayPal. The PayPal Shopping Cart is https://nrlhf.org/cart.html.

As of May 31, 2022 our treasurer reports a balance of $9,307.14 in our checking account.

 When pre-registering

Please use BLACK INK when filling out the pre-registration form. Print legibly!

Make checks/money orders payable to NRLHF (US funds only) and mail to:

NRLHF Business Office 

ALL Pre-Registration forms must be postmarked no later than 21 days before the start date of the Rendezvous. Forms that are postmarked after the 21 day deadline will be returned to sender.

You May Also Pre-Register Using PayPal

►PayPal transactions must be dated 21 days before the start date of the Rendezvous. 

The NRLHF provides a reduced rate for NMLRA members and their immediate families. Immediate family includes spouse and legal dependents. Any person expelled or denied membership in the NMLRA is excluded from the preferred rate for their selves and their family members.. If more than one person/family is listed on a pre-registration form the membership number must be listed for each person/family.

Participants attending a NRLHF event must show a current NMLRA membership card of a member of that family in order to obtain the reduced rate. 

Participants who are not NMLRA members may attend NRLHF events and participate in all activities and competitions fully and on an even basis with NMLRA members.

Anyone who attends NRLHF events and are age 17 or under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may not camp alone. Participants 18 and older are considered as adults and must pay full price.

Visit our website at www.nrlhf.org for a list of the rules.

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National Rendezvous & Living History Foundation  

PO Box 5073

Statesville, NC 28687

Phone: 717-312-3016

NRLHF@nrlhf.org

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