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District Announcements
- ATTENTION ARBA JUDGE APPLICANTS:
I have tentatively scheduled a judge exam in Rochester,
Indiana (North Central Indiana) for March 31. Another exam is tentatively scheduled
for May 4 in Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with the Ohio State RBA Mini-Convention.
Should you be interested in taking the exam on either of these dates, please contact
me ASAP. Thanks, Terry
Message received from Terry Fender.
- REVISED ARBA SHOW RULES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2012:
Section 10. It shall be mandatory
to select the Best Rabbit and/or Cavy in Show. All Best In Show animals shall be
awarded a Grand Champion leg, provided all requirements are met. If they are selected
at a show, ARBA Legs will be awarded for Reserve in Show, Best 4 Class or Best 6
Class provided the minimum requirements of 3 exhibitors and 5 animals are met.
- ARBA LATE SHOW REPORT POLICY
Please note that the ARBA Late Show Report Policy will
be strictly enforced for all shows with a show date as of January 1, 2012. All ARBA
Show Reports are due 30 days from the date the show was hosted.
- REVISED SHOW RULES GO INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2011
Current/Old-SECTION 34: An exhibitor
shall not be allowed to show rabbits or cavies under a judge that is an immediate
family member. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, son,
daughter, or spouse.
Revised SECTION 34. An exhibitor shall not be allowed to show
rabbits or cavies under a judge that is an immediate family member. Immediate family
is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, or spouse. Also included
are niece, nephew, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, uncles, aunts, cousins or
anyone residing at the same residence as a judge.
Current/Old-SECTION 52. Youth exhibitors
may enter sanctioned youth shows between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years.
An adult cannot show in youth classes at any time. Youth exhibitors must be able
to handle their own animals. If stated in the show catalog, all youth entries must
be carried by youth. Youth exhibitors are not required to carry their own animals
to the table.
Revised SECTION 52. Youth exhibitors may enter sanctioned youth shows
between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years. An adult cannot show in youth
classes at any time. Youth exhibitors must be able to handle their own animals. Youth
exhibitors are not required to carry their own animals to the table. If stated in
the show catalog, a show committee may require all youth entries be carried by a
youth.
Message received from Terry Fender.
- AMERICAN SATIN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION:
Gina Cavender of Indiana has been appointed
as the new Secretary/Treasurer of the American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association.
Gina's contact info is:
Gina Cavender - bhsatins@gmail.com
PO Box 5
Jamestown, IN
46147
765-894-2223
Thanks, Terry
- NEW ARBA CAGES: The ARBA Board has just voted to purchase 350 "3 hole" coops for
Convention use. This will be 1,050 holes. At last year's Convention the Board received
many complaints on the condition of some of the cooping, particularly for the Dwarf-size
breeds. The Board listened, and the purchase will be made. The coops should arrive
in time for the Indy Convention. Thanks, Terry.
- CORRECTIONS TO STANDARD: The ARBA Board has decided on the following correction to
the new 2011-2015 Standard of Perfection. On page 34 under Meat Pens, the following
sentence should be removed. "Pointed animals must all have the same point color."
This information should shortly be up on the ARBA website and in a future issue of
DOMESTIC RABBITS. Please let me know should you have any questions.
Message received
from Terry Fender.
- CORRECTIONS TO STANDARD: The ARBA Board has just passed 3 corrections to the new
2011-2015 Standard of Perfection. These corrections affect Giant Chinchillas, New
Zealands, and Amber Rex. The upcoming issue of DOMESTIC RABBITS will describe these
corrections in detail. The ARBA website should have these changes listed in the near
future as well. Also, a sheet should accompany the review test results letter to
judges.
Message received from Terry Fender.
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