YOUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT - December
2005
By: Robert Bomia
bestbugs@chartermi.net
The National Flemish Giant
Federation had a Grand conclusion with the
celebration of our 90th anniversary in
Indianapolis, Indiana during the week of Oct. 23rd.
The 82nd National Convention put on by
the, “Hoosier Rabbit and Cavy Shows, Inc.”, was one
of the most magnificent shows that we have ever
attended, and also the largest entry ever shown at
any convention. I would like to personally thank
all the members both in the Open, and Youth for
attending this wonderful show, and sharing in our
anniversary festivities. (Reports on this shows,
pictures, etc. will show up in our newsletter, and
web site).
One of the major events at the
National Convention meeting that will impact our
organization was the announcement of our new Sec/Trea.
Judie Welch from Pa.. Allen Bush has elected to
step down, and is being replaced by Judie who I have
the utmost confidence will do and outstanding job
for the Federation. After December all things
relating to this position can be sent to Judie at
1460 McGill Hollow Road, Linden, Pa. 17744-7722.
Her e-mail is
Flemishsec@aol.com, and her home phone is
570-321-1013. Lets everyone welcome Judy aboard.
A Big thank you Judie from the President and the
Federation for accepting this Giant position to move
our organization into the future.
At the same time I would like to
give a Giant Thank You to my Friend who stuck by me
during hard times, and made my job as President a
very easy one. Allen Bush, from the bottom of my
heart a very Giant Thank you for a Job Well Done. (A
report will be in this newsletter to recap Allen’s
contributions to our organization in his tenure as
Sec./Trea.). Allen will be continuing to keep our
Sweepstakes points to assist Judie.
Our next big event will be the
2006 National Show that will be held in Sedalia,
Missouri on April 7th, 8th,
and 9th. This will be the Midwest
Spring Flemish Spectacular hosted by The Regional
Flemish Giants RBA, and the Texas Flemish Giant
Club. Hosting the show will be our Giant Members
Will, and Christi Sutton’s from Missouri, and
Charlie Sikes from Texas. This is going to be a
great event, and we are looking for all our members
to put this one on their calendars and to come and
participate in the festivities. The first Show
starts on Friday night at 6:30 p.m., and will
conclude on Sunday after the Regional Show. We will
also have a wonderful Banquet planned for all of us
to share our night together on Sat. night. For
information Contact: WILL OR CHRISTI SUTTON at 9055
SW Hwy 82, El Dorado Springs Mo 64744, or phone
#417-876-9229.
Remember to get the Bids in for
the 2007 National Show to Robert Bomia by March of
2006. Also nominations for the Youth Recognition
Awards, Honor Roll, and Master Breeders need to be
submitted to the committee chairperson’s. Tom Orr,
(youth), Jack Langley, (Honor Roll), and Allen Bush,
(Master Breeders).
Victor Bloom, another of the
Great Breeders from Michigan is asking all the
members to consider attending two shows in March.
The Sat. Show on the 4th will be the
Mich. State Breeders in East Lansing. The Sunday
show is the Vic Bloom Specialty show, which is
sponsored by Vic, and is always a great show. (Try
to attend)
Lets also start planning for the
National Convention in Fort Worth Texas in 2006.
Jack Langley will be the Show Supt., and Judie Welch
will be the Breed Chairperson. Jack will in the
near future obtaining information on a hotel for our
Flemish Giant Headquarters, and a place to hold our
banquet. Plan on making this trip to the Great
State of TEXAS……… They know how to entertain.
Our Web Site has become the Hub
of our Clubs activities with over 117,000 visits.
Presently we are receiving over 500 visits to this
site per week. This is one of the best
communication tools available, and draws our
members, and also many new members to the site.
Visit the Site at
http://www.nffgrb.net, and enjoy. Thanks to
Cathy Caracciolo for her dedication to this site,
and her hard work to maintain it.
In conclusion, a Giant Thank you
to all those that helped make the National
Convention a success, and to those that took the
time to attend, and celebrate our 90th
anniversary. Congratulations to Rachelle, and
Caleb Buuck, Best of Breed, and Peter Fabela, Best
opp. Breed in the Youth, and Allen and Tammy Bush
for Best opp. Breed in the opens. (More details
thru out this newsletter).
Enjoy the upcoming Shows, and
until we meet at them, may your nest boxes be full
of Grand Champions.
For the Membership: Robert Bomia,
President
Phone: 734-241-1960
