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Committees & Goals |
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Advertising
& Publicity
Sandra Wight, CA
wightout@socal.rr.com
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Beth Ade, KS
Norma Hart, IL
Carol Green, CA Rick Smith, CA
Jamie Green, CA |
A.
Develop a plan to secure new members and to encourage
renewals (*advertise in publications).
B.
Develop news releases to promote rabbits.
C.
Consolidate quarterly reports from other ARBA committees
for publication in the DR and ARBA Webpage.
*Publicize
the ARBA Convention.
D.
Coordinate the ARBA video project.
[Assist
all segments of the rabbit/cavy industry on advertising and
publicity.
Work closely with the Membership Services Committee to
ensure we utilize our resources efficiently.] |
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Budget
David Freeman
513-576-0804
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Jerry Hicks, IL
William Hunter, IN |
A.
Evaluate and make recommendations on Officer and Committee
expenditures by 2/15/08.
B.
Prepare a budget for review by the ARBA Board.
[Evaluate our
income and expenses over time (i.e., last 10 years), evaluate
trends and make recommendations to cut expenses and improve
income. Ensure we
have a balanced budget.]
C.
Prepare a budget based on expected income so we can have a
balanced budget for review by the Board in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Commercial
Department
Linda Welch, TX
texasrab@valornet.com
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Katrina Forbes, MS
Gene Gillispie, MO
Terry Grubb, OH Dr. James McNitt, LA |
A.
Gather information on producers and buyers.
B.
Publish information on production, marketing, and sales.
C.
Encourage humane methods.
D.
Develop ideas to assist members with commercial projects.
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Constitution
Scott Rodriguez, WY
307-632-8583
showbunraizer@yahoo.com
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Terry Fender, OH
Deborah Vecchio, NY
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A.
Interpret the ARBA Constitution and by-laws as needed.
B.
Offer improvement/amendments.
C.
Review the Constitution and by-laws and offer comments to the ARBA
President by February 15, 2008 on areas of weakness and ways to
improve these documents.
D.
Areas to review:
clarify section on registrars, especially By-Laws Article
IV Section 2. (c) first sentence; clarify section on judges,
especially By-Laws Article IV Section 3. (d); salary of the
Executive director; titles and responsibilities for state
representatives; members of the ARBA Youth Committee.
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Credentials
Kathy Lugo, CA
559-582-4760
JoeLugo1@aol.com
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Loretta Odabashian, CA
Becky Ormond, UT |
A.
Examine voting credentials.
B.
Ensure all members that receive voting cards are paid up
adult members.
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Election
Jody Nissen, NE
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Rosa Fields, NE
Judy Fitzgerald, NE
Ken Majors, NE Scott Nissen, NE
Gale Schultz, NE (Alt) Lynn Schultz, NE
(Alt) |
A.
Count 2008 ARBA election ballots.
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Membership
Services
Lori Jo Whitehaus, PA
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Christine Feld, CA
Pam Jones, MI
Curt Rock, MN Katy Saul, NM |
A.
Solicit, review, and screen suggestions from the
membership.
B.
Work with the ARBA office to revise the ARBA pamphlets and
create new brochures, as needed.
C.
Work closely with the Advertising and Publicity Department
to ensure we utilize our resources efficiently. |
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Research
& Development
Charlene Everette, VA
757-986-2817
arbard@charter.net
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Pandora Allen, VA
Margie Brewer, SC
Linda Cleaveger, TN Jeff Hardin, NC
Doug King, CA Alan Ormond, UT
Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler, IN Tommye Simpson,
TN
Debra Vigue, ME |
A.
Solicit
financial contributions.
B.
Solicit
and evaluate grants.
C.
Solicit
animal health data. |
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Resolution
Dr. Stephen Roush, GA
706-858-8218
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Lowell Trausch, OH
Mike Withrow, TX |
A.
Receive resolutions by May 10, review, and publish within
45 days prior to the annual meeting.
B.
Prepare an opinion on each resolution.
C.
Work with the Constitution Committee to prepare and revise
amendments to the ARBA Constitution and by-laws.
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Show
Rules
Tony Poe, IN
tpoe@pwtc.com
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Travis Finkle, MD
Jean Harris, WA
Karen Lovett, WA Reed Tibbetts, TX |
A.
Evaluate suggestions and questions from members.
B.
Make suggestions to revise existing rules.
C.
Areas to review:
selection of reserve in show and not best 4 and 6 (legs
awarded)? |
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Standards
Mike Avesing, IA
563-263-5959
mavesing@hughes.net
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Erik Bengtson, IA
Armando Cabrera, CA
Ted DeLoyola, TX Cheryl Eng-Link, NY
Jeff Hardin, NC Kevin Hooper, OH
Cathy Szychulda, CA Victor Vogts, KS |
A.
Review new breeds/varieties.
B.
Issue certificates of development.
C.
Interpret the Standard of Perfection as requested.
D.
Continue to prepare the 2011-2015 ARBA Standard of Perfection.
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Youth
Department
Gary Michaud, KS
316-661-2518
youth.garyarba@gmail.com
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Theresa Christen, WI
Brian Lambert, IL
Nancy Searle, MA Victor Vogts, KS |
A.
Publish rules/guidelines to increase visibility to potential
participants for distribution by representatives and Directors.
B.
Each ARBA District Director will work with the Youth Committee
Chair to evaluate all current youth programs, develop guidelines
for administration of these programs, and submit such documents to
the ARBA Board for approval.
For example, membership on judging teams, how many judging
teams, test grading (scoring consistency), etc.
Tom Little (KS) to serve as Chair of the Ad hoc ARBA Board
Committee.
C.
Solicit volunteers to assist the Youth Department with the many
programs available to our Youth Members.
D.
Prepare plans for the future.
E.
Propose a budget for the committee activities. |
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Youth
Scholarship
Lynette Williams, IN
765-795-3590
glsmwill@iendeavor.com
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Connie Burant, WI
Judith Cook, ME
Helen Eden, MT Linda Franke, TX
Joan Giesy, FL Jerry Hicks, IL
Stacy Hindt, MD Ron Smelt, CA |
A.
Consider deleting the high and low score then average the rest.
B.
Award scholarships and solicit financial contributions.
C.
Review and update the foundation guidelines.
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Special
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Airlines
Kimijo Mareska, AZ
623-773-9971
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Trina Carlson, CA
Pat Vezino, MI
Diane Ward, MA |
A.
Request that the major air carriers provide us a copy of the
current guidelines to ship rabbits and cavies as well as other
species of animals.
B.
Educate our membership on the Animal Welfare Act guidelines.
C.
Negotiate improved airline options for ARBA members. |
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Club
Liaison
Muriiel Keyes, OR
503-254-2902
Danceswithwools@comcast.net
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Tracy Iverson, OR
Lavern Palmblad, OR. |
A.
Work with clubs to help resolve areas of concern. |
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Complaint
Investigation
Lavern Palmblad, OR
503-683-0371
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Maurice Etter, TX
Marion Kamm, KS |
A.
Prepare guidelines for handling a complaint.
B.
Investigate complaints as requested by the ARBA Board. |
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Convention
Liaison
Jane Burt, MI
chairperson@glrcs.com
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Ronn Mauck, IN
Tim Tingle, KY
Kevin Whaley, CA |
A.
Identify tasks and deadline dates to ensure compliance of the host
corporation with the ARBA Convention Guidelines.
B.
Review recommendations from the ARBA Board.
Make recommendations for revision of the ARBA Convention
Guidelines for submission to the ARBA President by January 1,
2008.
C.Potential
areas to revise:
host corporation pay for placement ribbons; ARBA office
prepare and print the catalog; status of exhibition of
non-recognized breeds and varieties; cost to ship ARBA equipment
and who pays; ARBA host the convention; convention open on
Saturday to aid in tear down; posting of bids on the ARBA website;
who pays for lanyards and ID cards; who pays the ticket and labor
if the ARBA trailers are overweight due to rushing at teardown;
provide more clarification on host set-up of cooping at the
convention; who pays for damaged equipment; extra space for the
ARBA booth and no commercial booth; guidelines for a financial
report; bid three (3) years out.
D.
Assist the host corporation as needed.
E.
Maintain a positive relationship and ensure open communication
between the ARBA Board and the host corporation.
F.
Assist in the "site inspection."
G.
Work closely with the ARBA President, and provide quarterly
updates, or as needed. |
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Domestic
Rabbits
Brad Boyce, IL
309-664-7500
brad@arba.net
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Jane Burt, MI
Charlcie Gill, OR
Jerry Hicks, IL Allen Mesick, CA
Lori Neagle, LA Linda Norris, NC
Dennis Roloff, WI Deborah Vecchio, NY
Susan Yeary, TX |
A.
Solicit articles.
B.
Help provide information for use in the 6 issues of DR for 2008.
C.
Define the role and responsibility of a committee member:
Roger Cota, Tom Little and Joey Shults to develop by
January 1, 2008. |
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Equipment
Manager
Gary Mohr, IL
309-963-5552
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Bill Lorenz, MO
Rick Munster, IL |
A.
Maintain the ARBA equipment and trailers.
B.
Ensure the ARBA Judging equipment is adequate for the intended
use.
C.
Purchase two (2) new trailers.
D.
Fee to powder coat coops. |
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Judges
Continuing Education
Eric Stewart, PA
814-358-2367
bugsb888@hotmail.com
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Ruth Ann Bell, NJ
Erik Bengtson, IA
Tim Branham, OH Richard Gehr, IL
Jim Hupp, IN Freda Kraus, MD
Paul Kyle, NY Allen Mesick, CA
Todd Naragon, IN Pam Nock, PA (Editor JNR)
Dr. Stephen Roush, GA Robert Spitzer, AZ
Greg West, FL Scott Wiebensohn, OR |
A.
Organize
hands-on rabbit and or cavy presentations at the 2008 Louisville,
Kentucky Convention:
Rotate speakers so different judges and members can
participate at convention.
B.
Define
the goal/purpose of a judge's conference.
Revise the guidelines for hosting a judge's conference, if
needed.
C.
Prepare
a Judge Open Book Review test by June 15, 2008 for review by the
ARBA Pres./Executive Director.
D.
Should
we have a Judges News Release; if so, prepare at least 3 editions
of the Judges News Release in 2008.
E.
Revise
the Judges booklet, if neededMaintain
the Judges Continuing Education Website working with the ARBA
office. |
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Judge
Review
Peter Herman, NM
505-524-0712
rpeter@zianet.com
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Bonnie Burdick, NY
Rusty Westhoff, TN |
A.
Review and respond to complaints against judges. |
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Legislative
Scott Rodriguez, WY
307-632-8583
showbunraizer@yahoo.com
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Nate Burbidge, WY
Richard Steinberg, MN |
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Library
Ellie Bonde, MD
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Sharon Barnes, KS
Howard Keller, OH
Gary Mohr, IL Bob Walker, AR
Nancy Walker, AR Bob Wallace, IA
Kevin Whaley, CA Bob Whitman, TX |
A.
Develop
short and long term plans for the ARBA Library.
B.
Identify
financial needs for the short and long term plans.
C.
Identify
equipment/furnishings needed for the ARBA Library.
D.
Solicit
financial support as needed.
E.
Develop
a plan to identify items to collect/solicit of historical nature
from former/current members.
F.
Categorize
and archive the items donated.
G.
Write
articles for DR.
H.
Provide
pictures/articles/books/etc. for display at the ARBA office and at
ARBA conventions.
I.
Consider
expansion of the ARBA Hall of Fame Library. |
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Licensing
of Judges
Randy Shumaker, CA
brnburner@aol.com
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Eabert "Fib" McGehee, OK
Dr Scott Williamson, CA |
A.
Determine the best process to ensure qualified judges are licensed
by the ARBA in a timely manner.
B.
Decide if and when we should have a Judges Academy in 2008.
If we decide to have an academy, plan and present the
academy working with the ARBA President and Executive Director. |
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Membership
Recognition
Dr. Clarence Linsey, KS
913-764-1531
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Kathy D'Amico, OH
Pat Gest, FL
Bruce Johnson, WI William Rome, LA |
A.
Solicit names of candidates to recognize for outstanding
contributions or service to the ARBA from ARBA Officers, ARBA
Directors, State Representatives and other ARBA members.
B.
Solicit documentation in support of candidates for awards. |
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Rabbit
& Cavy Health
Dr. Wendy Feaga, MD
410-531-3642
wendyf1980@comcast.net
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Dr. Lisa
Iverson, OR Mandy Peterson, IL
Dr. Doyle Slavik, IA |
A.
Respond to questions and assist members on rabbit and cavy health
issues. |
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