March 21 & 22, 2009 Quad Open & Triple Youth Rabbit Shows Youth Activities March 22 nd, 2009 Mini Rex open Specialty Show Hosted by the Southern Mini Rex Rabbit Fanciers Mocksville-Davie Parks and Recreation Brock Gym 644 N. Main Street Mocksville, NC 27028 Important Dates: Mail-in Entries postmarked by March 11 th See Our Website at: NCRBA.com Phone/Email Entries due by 10 pm ET March 17 th Banquet Registration RSVP to narrowgatefarm@msn.com Banquet payment due at Check-in Contacts: Judy Bustle (Open, Youth Show Secretary) 132 Farmers Lane State Road, NC 28676 336-874-7438 showentry@msn.com NCRBA Show Secretary Judy Bustle 132 Farmers Lane State Road, NC 28676
Motel Information Quality Inn 336-751-7310 Quality Inn has given us special rate of $55.00 HighWay Inn 336 751-7060 Comfort Inn 336-751-5966 Motel tip: There are some red and green coupon books that you can find in the area at McDonald s, gas stations, etc. that have coupons for the motels in the area OFFICIAL A.R.B.A. SANCTIONED SHOW, Brad Boyce, Executive Director, PO Box 426, Bloomington, Illinois 61702. Sanction Fee $25.00 - Dues $20.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $50.00 Combination Husband & Wife dues: $30.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $75.00 OFFICIAL A.R.B.A. YOUTH SANCTIONED SHOW, Brad Boyce, Executive Director PO Box 426, Bloomington, Illinois 61702 Sanction Fee $20.00 Membership dues $12.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $30.00 2009 ARBA National Convention November 1 st - 5 th, 2009 San Diego, CA North Carolina Rabbit Breeders Association State Convention March 21 & 22, 2009 Mocksville-Davie Parks and Recreation Brock Gym 644 N. Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028 Sponsored by the North Carolina RBA & Sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Entry Fees Open - $3.50 per entry Youth - $3.50 per entry Wool & Fur entries - $1.00 per entry Make checks payable to: NCRBA All changes need to be made at the registration table prior to the show for $1 per change. Absolutely no changes at the show tables! $5.00 per entry after deadline Saturday, March 21 tt Double Open & Single Youth Shows Youth Royalty & 4 H contests/activities NCRBA General Membership Meeting & Banquet Sunday, March 22 nd Double Open, Double Youth & Mini Rex Spec Shows Mail in entries to be postmarked by March 14 Email and Phone entries deadline: Tuesday, March 17th by 10 pm Banquet RSVP to narrowgatefarm@msn.com Show Superintendent Roger Bustle Open and Show Secretary Judy Bustle 336-874-7438 showentry@msn.com
Showroom Hours Friday, March 20 th - 5:00 pm 9 pm Saturday, March 21 st - 7 am - 5 pm Sunday, March 22 nd - 7 am - 5 pm Judges Bruce Ormsby Indiana Brian Hartzell Ohio Jay Hreiz North Carolina Bill Whaley North Carolina Julie Ueno North Carolina Ray Brewer TBA Registrar Charlene Everett Virginia Sanctioned Breeds ( * indicates Youth and Open sanction) Angoras New Zealand * Harlequin Havana Flemish Giant * Jersey Wooly * Holland Lop Satin/Mini Satin * Fuzzy Lop * Mini Rex * Mini Lops * Dutch * N. Dwarf English Spot Std Chinchilla Lionhead Exhibit Any ARBA recognized breed may be shown at the show. A sanction is not required for the ARBA recognized breed to be shown. If you have any questions, please contact one of the show secretaries. If you would like to have another breed sanctioned for that breed s specialty club points, you can contact the show secretary to discuss. During the State Convention, Food and Drink will NOT be allowed in the showroom!! Food and drink will be allowed in the Meeting Room across the hall from the showroom. Thanks for your understanding, NCRBA Convention Committee Special Events Raffle The NCRBA Youth & Open will have a raffle table setup for Saturday & Sunday. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Youth Royalty, 4H and Education Program Youth royalty and 4H contests will be held starting at 10:00am on Saturday. The royalty contest can be done in your free time on either day. Contestants must be 4H or NCRBA members (depending upon the contest). Winners will be awarded at the banquet. See page 10 for more details on the contests. General Membership meeting and elections A NCRBA general membership meeting and board/director election will be held immediately after the Saturday show at the show room, before the banquet. Banquet & Auction The banquet will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening in the banquet hall of the show location.. Money will be collect prior to banquet. Food will be catered. The banquet will have the following menu: Adult: Dinner $10.00 Rotisserie chicken, ham, 2 vegetables, tea, roll, salad Children: Dinner $5.00 Hotdog, hamburger, French fries, tea The NCRBA is also requesting each NCRBA affiliated club to bring a basket for the auction. 100% percent of all proceeds will go towards the youth scholarship fund. We hope you will join us at the banquet for fun and fellowship. This year s banquet will include the following: Auction, Royalty contest coronation, 2008 open & youth sweepstakes awards & other special awards.
Youth Contests NCRBA Activities: Time: Friday & Saturday, with all tests to be complete by 4:00 pm on Saturday. Please check at the youth registration table to begin your tests. Breed Id contest Participant to name the breed, standard variety and showroom variety of 10 breeds. Written Test This will be a written test on general rabbit knowledge. There will be awards for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in each contest. Royalty Contest requires participation in both of the above contests, with the highest combined score (from the two contests) determining each Royalty position. The positions are: Duke/Duchess (ages up to 8), Prince/Princess (ages 9 to 12), King/Queen (ages 13 and up). * Participation in the Breed ID and Written Test is required to qualify for the Royalty contest. Royalty contest award presentation during the banquet. * Participants in these contests must be NCRBA Youth and/or NCRBA members. If you aren t a member, we welcome you to join at the show! Youth Judging Contest this will be like the youth judging competition at national convention. Participants must check the rabbits for DQs and place them. More information available from Lisa Young Ladylcy@aol.com 4H Activities: 10:00am showmanship contest followed by pet judging contest. $2.00 entry per contest (must be a 4H member) Contests open to 4H & NCRBA members, $1.00 entry fee 1:00pm Rabbit Poster Contest Rabbit Art/Photography Rabbit dress up contest (Judging time TBA) Friday, March 20 Schedule of Events 5:00 p.m.. Show Room opens 5:30 7:30 p.m. Check in & Youth Royalty Contest 5:30 9:00 pm Dinner provided by Barry Hass 9:00 p.m... Show room closes, rabbits are housed over-night Saturday, March 21 7:00 a.m.. Show Room Opens 7:30-8:30 a.m.. Check-in & Registration (open & youth rabbits) 7:30-10:30 a.m.... Breakfast will be served 9:00 a.m. Sharp... Shows Begin (Double Open & Single Youth, Rabbit Show) 10:00am 4H Showmanship Contest 10:30-2:00 p.m... Lunch will be served 1:00 4:00 p.m. Youth Contests 3:00 p.m.. Raffle Drawing NCRBA general membership mtg 5:00 p.m.. Showroom Closes 7:00 p.m. Banquet o Royalty & youth contest awards o 2008 Sweepstakes awards o Auction supporting Youth Scholarship Sunday, March 22 7:00 a.m.. Showroom Opens 7:30-8:30 a.m. Check-in Rabbits Day of show Entry Mini Rex 7:30-10:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served 8:00 a.m.. 50/50 Used Equipment and Rabbit Auction 9:00 a.m. Sharp Shows Begin (Double Open, Double Youth & Cavy Show) 10:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served 5:00 p.m. Showroom Closes
Show Rules *** The American Rabbit Breeders Association host club reserves the right to refuse entries from exhibitors placing an entry from all locations within 150 miles of a confirmed outbreak of RHD/VHD/RVC within the past 60 days of the entry deadline. *** General 1. This show will conform to all ARBA show rules. 2. There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed at the show grounds. 3. No food or drinks in the showroom. No coolers allowed. Eat and drink in the designated area of the building. 3. No vendors without written permission of the NCRBA. 4. Parents will be responsible for their children - PLEASE ensure they behave as to provide an enjoyable, safe show for everyone. 5. No breeding of animals in the showroom. 6. Only animals entered in the show will be allowed in the show room. 7. Grooming of animals in area provided. 8. Lawn chairs in designated areas only. Show 1. All stock must be in the showroom by 8:30 a.m.. This is a carry cage show. Carriers must have a leak proof bottom. Place carriers on carpeted areas in showroom.. Judging begins promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday.. All youth entries must be carried by youth.. Youth must be between the ages of 5 through 18 years old.. NCRBA may change showing order and judges at any time during the show. nimals. All animals must have permanent and legible ear marks according to ARBA rules. 2. All animals showing signs of disease will be removed from the showroom and entry fees will not be refunded Thanks to the NCRBA members and that made this convention possible through your work over the past year in planning and completing tasks! Thanks to those that have donated sanctions for this show!! And, THANKS to all exhibitors for your attendance!! We hope you enjoy our 2009 State Convention NCRBA Convention Planning Committee
Equipment Vendor To guarantee availability of your order, please be sure to call a week before the show. Rabbit & 50/50 Equipment Auction Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. The equipment and rabbit auction will be held on Sunday morning at the convention showroom. The NCRBA would like quality pedigree show rabbits for this auction. Please do not consign pet or mixed breed animals. Equipment may be used equipment, but it should be clean and in good working condition. All proceeds go to the Youth Scholarship Fund! 2009 NCRBA Affiliated Clubs Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers Secretary/Treasurer - Paul Dvorak, Sr dvorak@alltel.net 919-775-6044 Piedmont Triad Rabbit Fanciers Secretary/Treasurer - Mike Garner Megg43@aol.com 336-407-8151 Coastal Plain RBA Secretary - Mae Howell 919-580-8330 Eastern Carolina RBA Secretary/Treasurer - Keith Kyser 919-965-83443 Southern Mini Rex Rabbit Fanciers Secretary/Treasurer - Donna Clark clarksp@netzero.net 704-434-9156 Gaston Rabbit Breeders Assoc Secretary Belinda Bryant 704-922-4907 Blue Ridge R & CBA Secretary Susan Smith 828-586-9698 Greater Appalacian Alliance Secretary Kay Boman 929-495-8733
Directions Address of Show: 644 N. Main Street, Mocksville, NC Local Directions: Take US Hwy 64 to Mocksville, Turn North on US Hwy 158 (Main St.). Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. Traveling I-40 West: Take I-40 West to Mocksville/Hwy 601 South (exit 170). Turn left on 601. Turn left at Hwy 158 (Main St.). Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. Alternate directions from I-40 West: Take the Farmington Road exit. Turn left on Farmington Road, then turn right on Hwy 158. Look for Brock Gym on the left side of the road. Traveling I-40 East: Take I-40 East toward Winston-Salem. Take the Mocksville/Hwy 601 exit (exit 170). Turn right on Hwy 601. Turn left on Hwy 158 (Main St.). Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. From I-77: Take exit 151 at Statesville onto I-40 East toward Winston- Salem. Take the Mocksville/Hwy 601 exit (exit 170). Turn right on Hwy 601. Turn left on Hwy 158 (Main St.). Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. From Lexington: Take Hwy 64 West to Mocksville. Take a right on Main Street which is at the first stop light in Mocksville. Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. From Salisbury: Take Hwy 601 North and continue to Hwy 158 (Main St). Look for Brock Gym on the right side of the road. If lost on the way to the show you can call: Travis Smith 336-442-6306 Statesville Map Mocksville-Davie Parks and Rec / Brock Gym 644 North Main Street Mocksville, NC 27028 I-40, Exit 170 Winston-Salem Main St. (Hwy 158)
American Thrianta Rabbit Breeders Association Carrol Hooks - 8761 Aycock Road - Moody, TX 76557 254-986-2331 cghooks@earthlink.net Membership Fees: Adult (1yr) $10.00, Youth (1yr) $7.00, H/W Couple (1yr) $15.00, Family $15.00 for H/W plus $5.00 for each additional person at the same address. Sanction Fees: Open $10.00, Youth $7.00. Havana Rabbit Breeders Association Julia Rittenour - 5554 Old State Rd - Whittemore, MI 48770 989-387-5095 rpalace@hotmail.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult $8.00 - H/W $11.50 - Youth $6.00 - Family 11.50 + $3.50 per Youth at same address - (3 yr) Adult $20.00 - H/W $29. 50 - Youth $14.50 Family $29.50 + $14.50 per Youth at same address. Sanction Fee:Open $7.00 - Youth $5.00 pen & Youth combined $10.00 d Lop Rabbit Specialty Club ra Allen - 2633 Seven Eleven Rd - Chesapeake, VA 23322-3144 757-421-9607 Sec@aol.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult: New $15.00, Renew $10.00 - nation: New $19.00, Renew $14.00 - Youth: New $12.00, Renew $7.00 - Family: 22.00, Renew $17.00 - (3 yr) Adult: New $32.00, Renew $27.00 - Combination: 45.00, Renew $40.00 - Youth: New $23.00, Renew $18.00 - Family: New $54.00, $49.00 - Canadian & Mexico service charge $5.00 (1 yr), $15.00 (3 yr) - All other n service charge $10.00 (1 yr), $30.00 (3 yr) Sanction Fee: Open $15.00 - Youth. Send sanction requests to: Linda Pett, 17 Ponderey Place, Concord, CA.Ph: 510-687-7656. email: pettrabbit@aol.com Mini Lop Rabbit Club of America Pennie Grotheer - PO Box 17 - Pittsburg, KS 66762 417-842-3317 minilop@tiadon.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult $15.00 - H/W $ 18.00 -Youth 10.00 - Family $20.00 - (2 yr) Adult $28.00 - H/W $34.00 - Youth $15.00 - Family $38.00 - Foreign add $5.00 per year surcharge. Sanction Fee: Open $12.00 - Youth $6.00 National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club Beverly DeVone - 130 Bucket Branch Rd - Waverly, TN 37185 931-296-1654 bevsbuns1@bellsouth.net Membership: Adult (1 yr) $10.00, (2 yr) $18.00; (3 yr) $27.00 - Youth (1 yr) $5.00, (2 yr) $10.00, (3 yr) $15.00 - Rabbitry 1 yr $15.00, (2 yr) $25.00; (3 yr) $35.00 - Family (1 yr) $20.00, (2 yr) 30.00; (3 yr) $40.00 - Canadian add $8.00, all others add $10.00. Sanction Fee: Open $12.00 all 4 breeds - Youth $5.00 all 4 breeds. ( Youth free if requested with Open). Send sanction requests to: Sally Campbell - 376 Elam Rd, Pamplin, VA 23958. Ph: 434-574-6110 email: sally@moonstar.com National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders, Inc udith Welch - 1460 McGill Hollow Rd - Linden, PA 17744 70-321-1013 Flemishsec@aol.com Membership: Adult or Youth $10.00 (new) $8.00 (renewal) - H/W $15.00 (new) $10.00 (renewal) - Family $20.00 (new) $18.00 (renewal) - Foreign: $25.00 (new) $20.00 (renew) - All payable in US Funds]. Sanction Fee: Open $10.00 - Youth $10.00 - Open & Youth Combination $18.00 (but must use 1 show secretary) National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club manda Pitsch - 15677 24th Ave - Marne, MI 49435 616-677-0601 amanda@pitschfork.commembership: Adult (1 yr) $14.00 new, $10.00 renewal - (3 yr) $27.00 new, $24.00 renewal - Youth (1 yr) $9.00 new, $6.50 renewal - (3 yr) $21.00 new, $18.00 renewal - ($2.00 per year for each additional person at same address) - Foreign service charge $5.00 per year. Sanction Fee: Open $10.00 - Youth $5.00. Send sanction requests to: Richard Gehr, 190 N First Ave, Coal City, IL 60416. Ph: 815-634-2676. email: njwrcsweepstakes@aol.com National Mini Rex Rabbit Club Doug King - 2719 Terrace Ave - Sanger, CA 93657 559-787-2588 kingsminirex@msn.commembership: (1 Yr) Adult $15.00 - Youth $15.00 - H/W $20.00 - Family $30.00 - Foreign: $ 30.00 - (3 Yr) Adult $40.00 - Youth $40.00 - H/W $50.00 - Family $75.00 - Foreign: $ 80.00.Sanction Fee: Open $10.00 - Youth$10.00 National Club Information American Dutch Rabbit Club Barb Kline - 4664 S CO RD 591 - New Riegel, OH 44853 419-595-2050 ADRCsecretary@aol.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult $10.00 Youth $8.00 - H/W $14.00 - Family $20.00 - (Canadians add $5.00 per year mailing fee - Foreign add $8.00 per year mailing fee) Sanction Fee: Open $9.00 - Youth $6.00. Send sanctions to: Jill Pfaff, 5520 NW Shasta Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330. Ph: 541-753-0128. Email: adrcsanctions@yahoo.com American English Spot Rabbit Club Michael Wiley Sr - 5772 Owenton Rd - Stamping Ground, KY 40379-9614 806-762-1918 rosalie@berrypatch.net Membership: Adult $10.00 - H/W or Family $13.00 - Youth $7.00 - Foreign same as US - Sanction Fee: Open $10.00 - Youth $5.00 American Federation of New Zealand Rabbit Breeders Sam Rizzo - PO Box 294 - W Bloomfield, NY 14585 585-582-1678 SRIZZO124@aol.com Membership: Adult $14.00 (new) $12.00 (renewal) H/W $16.00 (new) $14.00 (renewal) - Youth $12.00 (new) $7.00 (renewal) Family $27.00 (new) $22.00 (renewal) - Canadian $16.00 (new) $14.00 (renewal) - All other Foreign $40.00 - Sanction Fee: Open $12.00 - Youth $8.00 American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club Muriel Keyes - 14255 SE Stephens - Portland, OR 97233 503-254-2902 danceswithwools@comcast.net Membership: (1 yr) $17.00 new, $12.00 renewal - Family $22.00 + $2.00 per Youth new, $17.00 + $2.00 per Youth renewal - Canada $22.00 - All other Foreign $35.00 - (3 yr) $37.00 new, $32.00 renewal - Family $54.00 + $6.00 per Youth new, $48.00 + $6.00 per Youth renewal - Sanction Fee: Open $10.00 - Youth $6.00. Send sanction requests to: Rob Grady, PO Box 267, Elbert, CO 80106-0267 Ph: 303-648-9976 email: AFLRCsweepschair@att.net American Harlequin Rabbit Club Judy Bustle - 132 Farmers Lane - State Road, NC 28676 336-874-7438 rogrrabbit@webtv.net Membership: Adult $5.00 - H/W $7.00 Youth $4.00 - Family $10.00. Sanction Fee: Open $6.00 - Youth $6.00 (free with Open) American Himalayan Rabbit Association Errean Kratochvil - 7715 Callan Court - New Port Richey, FL 34654 727-847-1001 himi1@yahoo.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult $10.00 H/W or Family $12.00 - Youth $8.00 - (3 yr) Adult $25.00 - H/W or Family $30.00 - Youth 20.00 - Sanction Fee: Open $7.00 - Youth $7.00 - Open & Youth combined $10.00 American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club Sue Travis - 326 Travis Lane - Rockwall, TX 75032 972-771-4394 travisdwar@aol.com Membership: (1 yr) Adult: new $15.00 renew $13.00 2 member family: new $20.00 renew $15.00 - Youth: new $10.00 renew $8.00-3+ member family: new $25.00 renew $20.00 - (3 yr) Adult: new $40.00 renew $35.00-2 member family: new $45.00 renew $37.00 - Youth: new $25.00 renew $20.00-3+ member family new $50.00 renew $42.00 - Canada & Mexico add $8.00 per year - Other Foreign add $15.00 per year (US Funds). Sanction Fee: Open $15.00 - Youth $10.00 - Sweepstakes Chairperson: David Pett, 17 Ponderey Place, Concord, CA 94521 E-mail: andrcsanc@aol.com American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association Clarence Linsey - 316 South Mahaffie - Olathe, KS 66061-4756 913-764-1531 clinsey@mnu.edu Membership: (1 yr) Adult: new $15.00, renewal $10.00 - H/W: new $17.00, renewal $12.00 - Youth: new $13.00, renewal $8.00 - Family: new $19.00, renewal $14.00 - (3 yr) Adult: new $30.00, renewal $25.00 - H/W: new $35.00, renewal $30.00 - Youth: new $25.00, renewal $20.00 - Family: new $40.00, renewal $35.00 - Foreign add $10.00 per year surcharge - Sanction Fee: Open $12.00 - Youth $7.00 (Fees cover both Satins and Mini Satins)