YOUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Robert Bomia

 September 2009              

YOUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT, DEC., 2009 -  Robert Bomia

 

The summer is past and our Federation is about to enter its 95th year as we turn to 2010.  Many shows have been attended by our members in the last year, and our Flemish Giant Federation is still growing.   Thanks to all of you fellow Flemish Giant Members, and friends for all the hard work you have put into the show year.

Our Guidebook is being worked on by Director Bolyard, and it is time for all members to support this Giant Task and buy ads in this historical book that is due out in the upcoming year.   Please check our Website, or the articles in the newsletter on how you can contribute and become part of our future history.   Also at this time I would like to let everyone know that Bob Bolyard, Michigan will be noted as our Flemish Giant Federation Historian.   Anyone wanting to assist in this task or the guide book please contact Bob Bolyard.  

The Sweepstakes written Guidelines are being updated and will be put on the Federation Website soon.  As we speak I think you will see that the Open and Youth sweepstakes will be separated as not to cause any confusion for those members that want to show as a Family in the Open.  All of the Federation Committees will remain the same as last year with the exception of the youth Committee that will be chaired by Dawn Buuck, Ind.  We are adding Anne Murdock to this Committee to work with the youth members, and assist Dawn.

Our 8th National Show will be held in Sedalia, Mo. In April, and information on this great show will be included in this newsletter, and also on our website.   We look forward to seeing everyone at this outstanding show being put on by John Davis and his Specialty Club.  The 2011 National Show will be held in Jefferson, Wis., by the Upper Midwest Flemish Giant Rabbit Club, and Bruce Johnson will be the Secretary.   “All Bids for the 2012 National Show will be due by March 1st, 2010 to Robert Bomia”.  This will put us two years in advance for all future bids.

The National Convention in San Diego, California was a great one from all those that I spoke with, and they said that our booth was outstanding.   I want to thank Kathy Rynard, director from Calif., and Joann Walker for all the hard work they did for our membership as the Breed Supt’s..  Congratulations to Joann Walker and Kathy Rynard for winning Best of Breed with a 6/8 Sandy Doe,   Best Opp. went to our lovely Sec/Treasure, and outstanding members Karen and Don Clouse with a Sr. Fawn Buck.   Also getting Best and Best Opp. Of Breed Youth from California was Paulene Herring.   Topping this off was my friend Bill and Marianne Mairs from Canada with Best Display and the Fabulous Four award.

At the Convention and a Giant Appreciation from the President and the Federation Members we awarded the following:  Kathy Rynard, and Joanne Walker (California) were added to the Federation Honor Roll, presented by Chairperson Jack Langley.    Master Breeder went to Rick  Bareno (California) and presented by Doc Dan Hall, Chairperson.   Jack Langley our V.P. was awarded the Toilet Seat award, and he wore it proudly.  Note:  Doc Dan Hall will be the Breed Supt. for the upcoming Minn. Show and is already working hard to make it a great one.   Again , Congratulations to all that participated in the Convention in San Diego, worked in the booth-Mabel Tobias, Kathy Rynard, Joann Walker, Karen Clouse and all the other great members. 

The Flemish Giant Website at www.nffgrb.com is back working again, and thank all for their patience in this , and the problem is resolved.   Thanks to Karen Clouse, and Cathy Caracciolo for all the hard work to resolve these issues and to update the Breeders Directory.   All Specialty clubs as of July 1st will need to pay $50 per year if they want to use our website to advertize, and all members will be required to pay $5 per year to be listed in the directory.   This money will be used to offset the cost of maintaining this fine website for our members.   Anyone wishing to donate money for this cause , please send it to Karen Clouse our Sec/Treasure.

Say a prayer for all our members who have either lost loved ones or they are not in good health.  Our prayers go out to all of them.   Until we meet at the shows, may all your nest boxes be full of Grand Champions.  As of December First please welcome our New Director Charles Bryant to the Executive Board.

For the Members, Bob Bomia

 

For the Membership:  Bob Bomia         bestbugs@chartermi.net         734-241-1960

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Check out the NEW Youth Survey on the Youth Page!

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Attention Youth Breeders!
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It will help us tremendously!
Thanks very much!

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:

All members should be aware of their Membership status. 
Newsletter labels have expiration dates in the upper right corner.  Please check your memberships. Only members in good standing (with paid memberships plus The Directory fee) may be listed in the Breeders Directory.  Members will be given a grace period of 30 days after membership expiration, after which their Breeders listing will be removed.  Membership information is maintained by Karen Clouse, our Secretary/Treasurer.  Any questions, please contact her at clousesflemish@ligtel.com  

We welcome all our new members and hope you enjoy the camaraderie and shared love of our GIANTS!  Hope to meet you all at upcoming Shows!

If you are a member and wish to be listed on the Breeders Directory, please contact Karen Clouse.

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