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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Correction to NSFRC Voting Ballot, July 15, 2025
Dear NSFRC Members,
We are writing to inform you of an important correction regarding the current ballot for the proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.
It has come to our attention that some ballots were sent out missing the final three proposed changes. We sincerely apologize for this oversight and want to ensure every member has the opportunity to review and vote on all proposals.
What is missing on the ballot:
#14, #15, #16, #17
What happens next:
A corrected and complete ballot will be issued to all voting members shortly. The new ballot will be LIME GREEN.
Any ballots received using the incomplete version will not be counted; you will need to submit the new corrected ballot.
Transparency and fairness are our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we correct this error.
If you have already submitted a ballot, please look out for further instructions in the coming days.
2025 NSFRC Elections, July 13, 2025
We are pleased to announce that the official ballot for the upcoming election is ready. This ballot includes several proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws (C&BL) as well as seven petitions submitted by members seeking to serve on the Board of Directors.
Ballots will be mailed out from California by July 15, 2025. This means that they should be arriving to your mailbox shortly. Included in your voting packet are each of the candidates’ statements about running for office, a stamped envelope, and pale yellow ballot(s).
---- Correction on ballot - July 15, 2025 ----
An important correction has been made to ballot to include items 14-17. A new ballot will be sent out in LIME GREEN and you will need to submit the new corrected ballot.
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The number of ballots enclosed should equal the number of voting aged members in your household. Meaning anyone over the age of fourteen.) Please, read the statements, select up to two candidates of your choice on the ballot, put the ballot in the provided envelope, and mail it.
This year the election materials mailed only apply to the board of directors because the office of Vice President and Treasurer went unopposed. Nancy Wollam will be Vice President and Roxanna Dabney will be Treasurer. I am including their petitions so that you are kept informed about our leadership.
All ballots must be mailed back to me by August 31, 2025. (Postmarked 8/31/25)
Petitions statements can be read also on the Election information page
The Election Committee has worked closely with the Constitution and Bylaws Committee to prepare these proposals following Robert’s Rules of Order and our club’s governing documents.
To help facilitate an open and informative discussion, the Election Committee is creating a dedicated Comments and Q&A section on both the NSFRC Facebook page and the NSFRC website. All questions and comments regarding the ballot items should be directed to me, as NSFRC Election Chair, at election@nsfrc.com.
We encourage thoughtful, constructive dialogue focused on ideas rather than individuals. Please remember:
- Let’s make this space about sharing information, not judgments.
- Personal attacks will not be tolerated; ideas and proposals, however, are open for discussion and debate.
- Under Robert’s Rules of Order, proposals must be voted on exactly as written. If the wording of a proposal needs to be changed, it must be resubmitted to the Constitution and Bylaws Committee before it can be presented again.
- Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the voting members to pass.
Proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws (C&BL) can be read also on the Membership guide
We appreciate your engagement and commitment to the governance of the NSFRC. Your thoughtful consideration and active participation help strengthen our club and its future.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you, and happy voting!Suzel Bozada-Deas
NSFRC Election Chair
NSFRC Youth Scholarship
,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.
- The applicant must have been a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Club (ARBA) and National Silver Fox Rabbit Breeders Club (NSFRC) for 2 years prior to submitting an application for this scholarship
- Applicant has been accepted to a college, university, trade school or continuing education Program of his/her choice
- There will be up to one thousand dollars ($1000) awarded per year. The scholarship may be Awarded to 1 (one) or 2 (two) applicants depending on eligibility. The amount of scholarship to the recipients will be determined by the number of scholarships awarded
- Applicants applying for this scholarship may do so as a senior in high school or as a freshman in college or other continuing education program. Applicants may receive this award one (1) time Applicants not awarded the scholarship may reapply each year up to and including their senior year of continuing education
- Scholarship(s) will be awarded at the NSFRC general membership meeting at the ARBA convention each year
- Applications will be completed, and post marked NO LATER than March 31 to: Bill Brockman, 234 Evans Rd Kingston, TN 37763
NSFRC invites you to attend the ARBA Convention from November 14 to 19, 2025
- A must see spectacular booth design centered around Return to Glory!
- NSFRC Merchandise for Sale
- NSFRC Silent Auction with donated items from members
- Information about the breed, the club and it's history
- Membership forms for folks interested in joining the club
- Youth Activity
- Youth contests
- Information on 2026 Nationals in Dalton, GA
- Silver Fox Showcase
- NSFRC ARBA Convention Schedule
- 2025 ARBA Convention Website
- Facebook 2025 ARBA Convention Communication
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!| Participant | Donor |
| Anna Everts | Jon Marc Truesdale |
| Adam & Jake Bisch | Lilly Brown |
| Brooklynn Powell | Amy Hiusser |
| Elizabeth Elliot | Victoria Lanter |
| Emma Uhall | Darren DeHart & Audrey |
| Ernest & Leroy Kershaw | Margaret Funck |
| Jade Roy | Amy Hiusser |
| Jessica Mendenhall | Bill & Ayn Brockman |
| Jordan Bastian | Cindy Mathews |
| Julia Haynes | Nancy Wollam |
| Kiara Peperak | Victoria Lanter |
| Lilly Brown | Cameron Maten |
| Molly Slamka | Lindsey Callahan |
| Teresa Sauza | Sandi Stauffer |
