1 Silver Marten Rabbit Club Volume 5 Issue 1 January March 2018 DEADLINE for Next issue is June 1st INSIDE: Director articles 2-4 Membership info 3 Upcoming shows 4 Financial report 5 Did you know? 5 Board Members 6
Volume 5 Issue 1 Melissa Carlson Vice President Wisconsin Hello from Wisconsin! I am glad that spring is breaking in Wisconsin. Time to start breeding for the fall shows and planning for convention winners. Putting in the time now will pay off this fall on the show table. I personally didn't have many litters this winter and am hoping change is coming to my barn. I hope everyone is planning on making the drive to Sedalia Missouri for Silver Marten Nationals on April 28. We have a great show planned. You can show your martens 3 times that weekend, National show and specialty on Saturday and an all breed show on Sunday (martens are a starting breed). The deadlines and other show info should be elsewhere in the newsletter. Make sure you get your entries in to me. There is no excuse to not attend the Marten family reunion. If you are a newer breeder, we are always looking for long lost cousins and occasional crazy uncles to join our family. I'll keep this short and hope to see you all in Sedalia. Can't wait to talk to everyone there! Ron Riddle, Director Indiana First I would like to thank Bonnie Saunier for her past years of doing the newsletter. Hard job and I am glad she was able to do this for the Silver Marten Club. Always seem hard for our directors on getting an article for the Marten News (ME INCLUD- ED). Always hard to find something to write about, especially during the winter months. Not many shows to go to, and see any Marten members. On the bright side, this February at the Huntington, IN show, a Black Silver Marten doe in the youth won 4 class in the first show. It was one that I sold after the convention to a young lady in Indiana, and I was real glad to see her take such good care of it all through the winter. Her dad said she had it bred in hopes of Juniors for her county fair. Spring National Silver Marten show will be held in Missouri, last weekend in April. Host club putting it on is the WI Silver Marten club. I am sure between Connie and Melissa they will come up with some nice awards, they always have in the past. Last reminder, we need Marten members to step up and get a petition to run for office. That includes ones that are already in office and any new persons interested in running for an office. Deadline is fast approaching! See you at the shows Ron Riddle What are your favorite things about the Silver Marten breed? Is it their size? Their color or a specific color? Personalities? Silver Marten People? Rareity? What makes you keep raising silver martens and why? Tell me in the next newsletter!
Tex Thomas, Director Missouri 3 Its certainly been an eventful winter in Missouri. I finally broke down and got that bad knee replaced in January. Needless to say I was laid up with Tonna having to do the feeding of the cows and rabbits, and of course that was the worst stint of winter weather we had all year. Luckily, I was back up and able to do the chores after 2 weeks, but if you ask Tonna, it was more like 2 years. I m progressing fine and was up judging again after 6 weeks. I m certainly able to get around better than I was in Indianapolis, where carrying rabbits back and forth started to become a painful experience. On to brighter news. I hope everyone has marked their calendar for April 28th for the Marten Nationals in Sedalia, Mo. I m enclosing a flyer with the motel and banquet information listed. I wouldn t wait too long to book motel rooms as the Dwarf Hotot Nationals and a horse show will be going on that weekend. While Sedalia is home to the state fairgrounds (where the show will be held), it is a fairly small town with limited motels. Judging for the National Marten will be conducted by Joel Marshall, with Cindy Wickizer judging the specialty show all on Saturday. On Sunday there will be a double all breed show available for those looking to rack up some sweepstakes points. Entry fees will be doubled for any sore heads, so put on your fun shoes, and lets have a good time in Sedalia. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Hotel Info for Sping National: Host Hotel: Best Western 660-826-6100 Interior Room $96.19 Exterior Room $89.19 Mention Rabbit Show for rate. Rooms must be booked prior to 3-26-2018 to receive discounted rates. Additional Hotel: Comfort Inn 660-829-5054 Rate: $95 + tx 1-2 adults, children under 18 free. Mention Rabbit Show for rate. Rooms must be booked prior to 3-26-2018 to receive discounted rates. Banquet Saturday Night 7:00pm Colton s Steak House 4101 W. Broadway 660-829-3737 Order from menu dinner. Please note on your entry if you will be attending the banquet for an attendance count. Sunday All Breed Show Information: Day of show Entry - $3 each Comment cards will be used. Judges: Cindy Wickizer, WA - Joel Marshall, IL Paula Courtney, TX - Jennifer Milburn, CA Sanction and Membership Information Sanction Fees: Open $8.00 Youth $4.00 New Memberships Renewal Memberships 1 Year 3 Year Open $12.00 $21.00 Youth $ 9.00 $15.00 Husband/Wife $16.00 $30.00 youth + add Foreign Members Add $ 3.00/ each 6.00/each $ 5.00 $15.00 1 Year 3 Year Open $ 7.00 $18.00 Youth $ 5.00 $12.00 Husband/Wife $10.00 $25.00 youth + add Foreign Members Add $ 2.00/ each $ 5.00/ each $ 5.00 $15.00
4 Stephanie Keranen, Director Minnesota Greetings from Minnesota! I have recently taken over the newsletter from Bonnie, sorry it has taken a little longer to get out to you. I would like to possibly start highlighting a breeder each issue, it will not only add things to the newsletter but also get to know everyone better. I have not had any luck with litters this spring, none of the does have been in the mood. I have my hopeful litters due in the next couple weeks. Unfortunately I will not be making it to spring Nationals this year, I do not have enough to show to make the journey alone. Shows around my area are just starting to kick off. Finding a place big enough host with heat is a big challenge for our area, as well as chances of poor weather. I hope to travel into WI more this year to see some more silver martens on the table. I do have some youth breeders starting to get hooked on martens and I hope they continue. If you have any concerns or suggestions for the next newsletter please let me know. The next one should go smoother and I will make sure I will start asking for newsletter articles sooner. Good luck and safe travels to everyone going to Sedalia! I wish I could be there. Thanks Steph Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. -John Steinbeck Sanctions for Upcoming DATE OPEN SANCTIONS YOUTH SANCTIONS CLUB CITY ST SECRETARY SECRETARY EMAIL 3/24/18 1 York Co. R& CBA Bair PA Wayne Beckdel wbvechdel@wildblue.net 3/24/18 2 Richmond RBA Aylett VA Kathryn Davis hcslate@hotmail.com 4/7/18 1 1 Golden Prairie RBA Lafayette IN Carl Broady broady@purdue.edu 4/8/18 2 2 Springfield RCBA Springfield OH Dody Haughey dody061662@yahoo.com 4/14/18 2 Tuscarawas Co.RCBA Dover OH Sarah Basio sjbsteam@yahoo.com 4/14/18 2 Apple Valley RC Gettysburg PA Karen A. Callahan ACRCOpenSec@gmail.co Kasey Johnson- 4/29/18 2 2 West Central MO 4H Sedalia MO Atkins lorvaj@hotmail.com 5/12/18 1 1 Saginaw Valley RCBA Chesaning MI Danielle Harubin svrcba@gmail.com 5/26/18 1 Furry Friends R&C Collegeville PA Danielle Barbacow secretarydanib@gmail.co 5/26/18 1 Delaware Valley RBA Collegeville PA Danielle Barbacow secretarydanib@gmail.co
Detailed Financial Information provided by Sarah Bosio. 5 Date Reason Sanctions Membership Other Income Expense Balance Balance as of 3/8/18 1/1/18 Balance from 2017 4,887.29 1/12/18 Mid Atlantic RC $16.00 York Co R&CA $8.00 West Central MO $24.00 4,925.29 1/26/18 Tusc. Co. RBA $16.00 Whirley Co. 4-H $12.00 Badger RBA $12.00 4,965.29 2/9/18 Rome $30.00 Richmond RBA $16.00 5,011.29 2/27/18 Springfield RBA $24.00 Furry Friends $16.00 = MI State RBA $16.00 Apple Co. RC $16.00 Saginaw Valley RC $12.00 5,095.29 Did you know??? Due to the extremely low number of breeders registered, Silver Martens are considered critically endangered by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The most famous painting called Young Hare was Painted in 1502 by Albert Durer. The rabbit as well as the hare have been associated with moon deities and may signify rebirth or resurrection. The oldest rabbit on record was 14 years old The largest rabbit on record was 4 ft long, he also died on an airplane. The Origin of the Easter Bunny? According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called Osterhase or Oschter Haws. Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping.
Newsletter Deadlines: Jan.-March March 1st April-June June 1st July-Sept. Sept. 1st Oct.-Dec. Dec. 1st 6 Silver Marten Rabbit Club Silver Marten Newsletter Editor Stephanie Keranen 47361 Co. Hwy. 36 Frazee, MN 56544 Phone 330-323-2812 Email bonniesaunier@gmail.com NEW ADDRESS www.silvermarten.org WEBSITE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION AS OF THIS ISSUE The Silver Marten breed (named) was started in 1924. In 1927, the first working standard was adopted for the black and chocolate varieties and the first Silver Marten Club was chartered. In 1929 the blues were accepted, and in 1933 the sable variety was approved. These are the same 4 varieties still shown today. Board Members and Committee Chairs President Dan Saunier 330-309-5317 East Canton, OH dansaunier@gmail.com Vice-President Melissa Carlson 262-443-7673 Palmyra, WI artbun@yahoo.com Secretary/Treasurer Sarah Bosio 330-340-6400 Uhrichsville, OH sjbsteam@yahoo.com Directors Ron Riddle 574-223-4849 Rochester, IN riddle_martens@yahoo.com Stephanie Keranen 218-841-1837 Frazee, MN stephyk101@live.com Zachary Graybeal 717-503-0332 Grantville, PA sapphirediamond33@gmail.com Tex Thomas 417-463-7146 Marionville, MO tthomas00@sbcglobal.net Lauralee Erbe 209-954-8805 Stockton, CA bugs05002000@yahoo.com Roy Semb 715-538-2201 Whitehall, WI sembrabbits@gmail.com Ray Stacy 209-518-9587 Escalon, CA rstacy0@yahoo.com Webmaster Tammy Benolkin Churubusco, IN tammy.benolkin@gmail.com Sweepstakes Haley Innes 660-888-3304 East Canton, OH hminnes@cougars.ccis.edu DR Reporter Haley Innes Newsletter Bonnie Saunier 330-323-2812 Louisville OH bonniesaunier@gmail.com Youth Chair Chris Carlson 262-443-7673 Palmyra, WI artbun@yahoo.com Awards & Show Funds Melissa Carlson Constitution & Bylaws ** VACANT ** Elections Barb Semb Whitehall, WI sembrabbits@gmail.com Finance Committee ** VACANT ** Standards Committee Ron Riddle