95 Years and Still Standing Strong!!

Welcome to the National Silver Fox Club!

Here you can find exclusive information about your Fox, fellow breeders in your area, upcoming shows where the Silver Fox is sanctioned, and so much more!

Not a member? We are so glad you decided to stop by and explore our site. If you just recently discovered this wonderful breed, just purchased your first Silver Fox, or have been an avid Silver Fox admirer for years - we hope we can provide you with information and support to make raising this special breed enjoyable and rewarding.

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2025 Convention Merchandise Presale

Support the National Silver Fox Rabbit Club (NSFRC) by snagging some exclusive, limited-edition merchandise! Our presale includes special t-shirts that are only available for a short time.

Don't miss out—this limited-run shirt design disappears on October 24th!

Order your items online and choose to pick them up at the next event in Canton, Ohio, or have them shipped directly to you. Your purchase helps support the club's mission to promote and improve the Silver Fox Rabbit breed.

Place your presale order today! Visit the NSFRC online shop to see all available merchandise.

NSFRC invites you to attend the ARBA Convention from November 14 to 19, 2025

2026 NSFRC Nationals will be held March 7-8 in Dalton, GA

Dear NSFRC Members:

On behalf of the Election Committee, thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 election. Your votes reflect the strength of our club and the shared commitment to its future. 

Board of Directors

This year’s Board election was extremely close, with only a few votes separating the top candidates.
• Elected: Misty Polasik (40 votes) and Jon Marc Truesdale (38 votes)
• Other candidates: Emily Kuhn (37), Kristin Kugel (34), Ashley Carrube (28), Clyde Green (26), Hailey Kuhn (24)

We sincerely thank all candidates who stepped forward to serve.

Results of Constitution & Bylaws Ballot Measures

Reminder: All C&BL amendments require a 2/3 (67%) majority to pass.


1. Article IV, Sec. 3 – Voting Eligibility (clarifies which members can vote) → Passed with 94% of the vote

2. Article IV, Sec. 7 – Defines a Member in Good Standing → Passed with 87% of the vote

3. Article VI, Sec. 9 – Term Limits for BOD → Passed with 70% of the vote

This measure clearly defines term limits and how long they must wait before they can hold office again.

4. Article VI, Sec. 10 – Immediate Family on BOD → Passed with 83% of the vote

Immediate family members cannot serve on the Board of Directors at the same time.

5. Article V – Meetings (Livestreaming) → Failed (Option A: 35%, Option B: 26%, Option C [no change]: 40%)

No livestreaming requirement was adopted; the current rules remain unchanged

6. Article VII – Amendments (Option A or B) → Passed with 70% of the vote (Comprehensive revision)

Option A passed, which means that there will be a comprehensive change in how members submit proposed changes to the Constitition  and By-laws. This includes a timeline of procedures.

7. Article II, Sec. 2 – Voter Eligibility Cut-Off (June 30) → Passed with 90% of the vote

The election committee is very thankful that this one passed. It really gives us solid direction about who should be voting in the election. Thank you.

8. Bylaw Article II, Sec. 3 – Clarification of Eligible Voting Status → Failed (Option A: 64%)

This one was a bit confusing. The wording was very similar. Again this change was to add clarity to the voting process. 

9. Article II, Sec. 6 – Unopposed Candidate Threshold → Failed with 66% of the vote (just under 2/3)

Because it failed, the current rule remains that unopposed candidates are automatically elected without requiring additional votes

10. Article III, Sec. 3 – Duties of the Secretary → Failed (Highest support: Option A with 41%)

This measure aimed to clarify and expand the Secretary’s duties, including reporting requirements and privacy protections. Neither proposed revision reached the threshold.

11. Article IV, Sec. 1 – Addition of Awards Committee → Passed with 100% of the vote

The Awards Committee is now a standing committee. 

12. Article IV, Sec. 1 – Advisory Youth Member on Standing Committees → Passed with 85% of the vote

The passage of this measure is a clear message that members would like to see the youth involved with committee work. However, they are honorary members not voting members.

13. Article V, Sec. 4 – Weighing at National Shows → Failed (highest support: Option C with 59%)

Option C, which preserved judge discretion while encouraging weighing, received the most support (59%) but fell short of the 2/3 required

14. Article VI, Sec. 1 – Discipline (six-month filing limit) → Passed with 76% of the vote

This measure gives a clear timeline of disciplinary action of members. This keeps all complaints current.

15. Article VII, Sec. 2 – Financial Approval for Amendments → Failed with 66% of the vote (just under 2/3)

Again this one failed at a very small margin. It would have required that any Constitution and Bylaw proposed change-- that costs money--needs board approval first before going out for vote by the membership.

16. Article VII, Sec. 3 – BOD/C&BL Authority to Revise/Refuse Amendments → Failed with 59% of the vote

If passed, this measure would have allowed the Board and the C&BL Committee, by unanimous agreement, to block or revise proposals deemed unreasonable. Members chose to retain the current process.

17. Article IX, Sec. 4 – Financial Administration (six-month reimbursement rule) → Passed with 90% of the vote

                  The passage of this defines a timeline of what can be submitted for reimbursement.

Closing

This was one of the most robust ballots I have had an opportunity to work with. It took the election committee four hours and forty-one minutes to tally the votes. Please thank the members of the Election Committee for their dedication in providing the NSFRC their time and talent to bring  you this year’s election. I am truly blessed to work with them. 

As a committee we truly appreciate the thoughtful engagement from members across the country and Canada. The outcomes in this election reflect your collective priorities for how our club is governed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Election Committee at election@nsfrc.com.

Thank you again for your participation and for supporting the continued growth of the National Silver Fox Rabbit Club.


Sincerely,
Suzel A. Bozada-Deas
Chair, NSFRC Election Committee

 

NSFRC Youth Scholarship

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Application Deadline - March 31

We understand that the future of NSFRC rests on the leadership, skills and knowledge that our youth possess.

We know the skills and experience that these young people learn through their involvement in 4-H, FFA, NSFRC, ARBA, rabbit showing, community service and agricultural engagement will allow them to lead our community. The NSFRC are proud to support these brilliant young people through a club support Youth scholarship.


Update on the Youth Herd Development Program:

It was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated!! Thank you to all the donors for making it possible! All these herds will be greatly impacted by your donations! A huge thank you to Sandi Stauffer, Hollie Kremer, and Risa Bayliff for their help behind the scenes! We were able to give out fifteen animals! We had seventeen participants. And to our participants: we’d love to your photos with your new fur friends, post them below!
ParticipantDonor
Anna EvertsJon Marc Truesdale
Adam & Jake BischLilly Brown
Brooklynn PowellAmy Hiusser
Elizabeth ElliotVictoria Lanter
Emma Uhall Darren DeHart & Audrey
Ernest & Leroy KershawMargaret Funck
Jade RoyAmy Hiusser
Jessica MendenhallBill & Ayn Brockman
Jordan BastianCindy Mathews
Julia HaynesNancy Wollam
Kiara PeperakVictoria Lanter
Lilly BrownCameron Maten
Molly SlamkaLindsey Callahan
Teresa SauzaSandi Stauffer

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