National Federation of Flemish Giant
Rabbit Breeders, Inc.
By Allen Bush, Secretary
As I write this letter, the convention is only a couple of months
away. I am looking forward to Peoria in October. I know that every Flemish
breeder will leave Peoria with priceless memories. Please send me pictures
and updates for the December newsletter. I also need any articles and
Rabbitry advertisements by December 1st.
We have only three All-Flemish Giant shows to report since the last
Domestic Rabbit submission. The High Time rabbit club held a show in May
with Stephanie Pruitt claiming the top spot with a Sandy Sr. Buck. Kelt &
Bacus won Best Opposite of Breed with a Black Senior Doe. The six show
extravaganza was held in Wisconsin in late May. Two specialty shows were
held in conjunction with this event. The Regional All Flemish club held a
show with the Dwight & Marge Westercamp claiming the top two spots with a
Sandy Senior Doe and a White Junior Buck. The Iowa All Flemish club held a
similar show and the Westercamps were awesome again. This time a Sandy
Senior Doe and a White 6/8 Buck were at the top.
The top point leaders in the 2002 Sweepstakes series with reports
submitted as of 08/05/02 are as follows: Bob & Lynn Bolyard, MI 16,764;
Charles Ray, KS 14,811; Dwight & Marge Westercamp, IA 11,462; Lakeside
Rabbitry, ME - 10,279; Vic & Gloria Bloom, MI 8,999: Jan VanEtten, NY
8,549; Dan Hall, MN 6,489; Clouses of Indiana 6,058: Jeff & Anne
Mullinax, CA 5,950; James OConnor, Canada 5,277. Good Luck to all
that promote our "Gentle Giants".
The top point leaders in the 2003 Sweepstakes series with reports
submitted as of 08/05/02 are as follows: Jeff & Anne Mullinax, CA 550;
Bill & Marianne Mairs, Canada 181; Tom & Barbi Brown, CA 152; John &
Shere Machado, CA 146; Charles & Alyce Cook, IL 106; Tom & Debbie Orr,
IN 82; Bill & Rae Collison, ME 33; Chris Fleming, CA 28; Randy
Waggoner, IN 17. I think that 2002-2003 will be the most competitive
season in history.
The National Convention is just around the corner. I hope that all
of my Flemish friends have a great time. We have two excellent judges in
Armando Cabrera and Chris Hayhow. This will be the best Flemish show of
the year. I hope to see you in Peoria. The website continues to be the
number one addition to the NFFGRB. Everyone seems to enjoy it and it was
responsible for several new members who have decided to join our family.
Jeff and Anne Mullinax finished 2nd to the website in helping
to sign up new members during the year. I am sending all parties
interested in purchasing a Flemish to the website. Please register your
Rabbitry with Jeff Mullinax. The website is www.nffgrb.com.
Please send all secretary related information to:
Allen Bush @ 2259 Barbara Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012.
(805) 491-2029 (bushflemish@adelphia.net)
