2024 ARBA Convention
Information Specifically for the NSFRC at the convention
Information for Convention and NSFRC
- 101st ARBA Coonvention website - https://www.kyarbaconvention.com
- 101st ARBA Convention FB link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552608214814
- NSFRC FB link. - https://www.facebook.com/NSFRC
- NSFRC Silver Fox FB group for specifically for Convention communication - https://www.facebook.com/groups/862668381403556
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NSFRC invites you to visit the Booth: October 26 to 30
- A must see spectacular booth design centered around The Greatest Show on Earth!
- NSFRC Merchandise for Sale – Shirts, Aprons, Stickers, Patches, etc.
- NSFRC Raffle with donated items from members, Raffle closes at Tuesday at 1 pm and tickets will be drawn for winning items
- Information about the breed, the club and its history
- Membership forms for folks interested in joining the club
- Youth Activity
- Youth contests
- Information on 2025 FoxCon (SF Nationals) in Canton, Ohio
- Silver Fox Showcase
NSFRC Convention Merchandise
The NSFRC Marketing committee is pleased to offer NSFRC merchandise to visitors. We will have in limited quantities several items with the new NSFRC logo available and a item to celebrate the 100th ARBA convention.- NSFRC Logo Vinyl Sticker - 3" diameter - $3.00
- NSFRC Logo Enamel Pins - 1.25" diameter - $6.00
- NSFRC Logo Patches - 3" diameter - $6.00
- NSFRC Aprons with 101st ARBA Theme
- Please go the following link to pre-purchase NSFRC merchandise: Merchandise Presale
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NSFRC Youth Scholarship Recipient
This year the club is excited to announce that we have a recipient of the NSFRC. The award will be presented at the convention with a location and time to be announced at a later time.If you are wondering if you can apply in the future for the NSFRC Scholarship:
Are you a high school senior or college freshman? Your board of directors has recently made some revisions to the scholarship application process. The most notable change is a reduction in the length of membership required for eligibility. The overall application process has been simplified. Your national club wants to assist in your pursuit of higher education whether it be a trade school, community college, or four year university. Don’t miss this opportunity. Get started on your application today.
NSFRC Youth Activity
The NSFRC Youth committee is planning a youth activity. Supplies are available at the NSFRC Booth. More information to come soon at…
Silver Fox Judging: Sunday, October 27 8 am
- The Silver Fox breed Open will start at 8 am and will be judged by Wade Burkalter
- Youth SF judging following Open SF judged by Joey Martin
- Lisa Summey, Hannah Yost, Hollie Kremer and Kara Perez will be assisting the judges behind the tables
- Volunteers will be need as runners to get the rabbits from the cages to the judging table
- Since the pizza delivery was appreciated by members showing, the BOD is going to coordinate the delivery and passing out of pizza again starting at 10:30 am. The club will purchase 10 large pizzas from Dominoes and if you are current member of the NSFRC, you are entitled to FREE slices.
- If you are new to convention judging - check out the Facebook videos from past conventions - NSFRC FB Videos
- 2023 Example of Open Black judging
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NSFRC Club Meal: Sunday. October 27, 6 PM
- The NSFRC club is determining a meal location that will allow for members to pay for their meal and stop in to visit as well. More information to come soon at…
NSFRC General Membership Meeting: Monday, October 9, 8am - 9:30am, Room W2
- In preparation, the 2024 Agenda and 2023 Meeting Minutes will be distributed via email to all members
- Also available digitally: 2023 Meeting Minutes
- Also available digitally: 2024 General Meeting Agenda
- Sweeps awards recipients will be acknowledged and will be presented with the awards
- Breakfast biscuits, fruit and coffee will be provided from Chick-fil-a at the beginning of the meeting, Roxanna Dabney will coordinate the pickup and delivery of the food to the meeting.
Blue Certificate of Development: Tuesday - October 29
- The Silver Fox Blue Variety will be presented for their 2nd try at the 1st showing at convention
- Rebecca and Chris Lily will be presenting the Blue for the COD to the ARBA Standards committee
- The Blue Silver Fox is 8th in the list to present of 9 total entries for new breeds and varieties
- To see them being judged, walk by the table to view which breed in the list the Standards committee is viewing
Blue Variety Judging: Tuesday - October 29, 8 AM
- The Silver Fox Blue Variety will be judged starting 8 am
- Since the blue is COD variety, they will not compete against black or chocolate varieties for BOB
Silver Fox Showcase: Tuesday, October 28, 11am
The 101st ARBA Convention is fast approaching, and we are asking for you to consider donating a rabbit to the Silver Fox Showcase. This auction is an incredible opportunity to get your hands on some amazing stock from all over the country. Don’t miss out! The deadline for submissions is October, 21st, a week prior to the auction. Members can choose to donate either 100% of the profits or can split 50/50 with the club. The requirements for auction animals include:- Must have a complete, three-generation SILVER FOX pedigree. ALL animals in pedigree need to have ear number/name, weight, and variety.
- Be Tattooed
- Free of any disqualifications
- Weigh a minimum of 4.5 pounds
- Minimum age of 12 weeks
- Include a series of three POSED photos (Top, Side, and Rear)
- Attach the complete pedigree (PDF) and send to lisasummey@me.com titled - ‘SF AUCTION SUBMISSION’
Animals that place in the TOP 20 of their classes will be the ONLY submissions accepted AFTER the pre-entry deadline. This can ONLY be done in-person at the show. Deadline for convention submissions is Sunday, October 27th at 5pm.If rabbit is donated at 50% to the NSFRC then proceeds get split at 50% donator, 25% youth scholarship, 25% future awards
- Payments accepted will be Cash, Check or Paypal
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Raffle: Conclude Tuesday, October 28, 3pm
Please start thinking about items you can bring to donate to our raffle table. We are opting for a raffle instead of a silent auction this year and want to make sure we have plenty of items available! We hope you’ll come out & support the club and bring some great donations! Thank you for all of your support and stay foxy!!- The raffle for items at the booth will conclude at 3 PM
- The person’s ticket drawn from the popcorn item will receive the item
- Payments accepted will be Cash, Check or Paypal for the NSFRC tickets
FoxCon 2025 (SF Nationals): April 4-6, 2025
- The 2025 FoxCon will take place in Canton, Ohio as our 2025 SF Nationals!
- Mark your calendars for April 4-6, 2025 at the Stark County Fairgrounds for this historic, standalone showing of Silver Fox.
- It is an opportunity for fellowship with Silver Fox enthusiasts from across the country and Canada
- We will showcase our rabbits with judging of show classes and meat pens
- There will be fun workshops and events for youth exhibitors
- For everyone there will be:
- Talks with veteran breeders
- Educational Workshops
- Silver Fox Showcase
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NSFRC Board of Directors (BOD) Message
Come visit your BOD's at the booth. They are there to serve the membership, answer any questions and listen to the great ideas members want to pass on to make the club better than ever.- President, Hannah Yost
- Vice President, Nancy Wollam
- Treasurer, Roxanna Dabney
- Secretary, Hollie Kremer
- Director, Margaret Funck
- Director, Lisa Summey
- Director, Kara Perez
- Director, Vernon Brown
- Director, Bill Brockman
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