ARBA Bulletin 1963 - August
Collection: 1963 ARBA Bulletins
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ARBA Bulletin 1963 - August
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American Rabbit Breeders Association
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American Rabbit Breeders Association
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American Rabbit Breeders Association
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1963
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Bulletin
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AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL FREE BULLETIN
Oren R. Reynolds, Editor 3438 Mac Arthur Road Decatur, Illinois
To The Beginner— To The Established Breeder
Here's Your Guide to Successful Rabbit Raising
by leading authorities covering such subjects as: Rabbits as a Hobby — As a Business
— As a Commercial Factor— Angora Wool — Markets — Rabbits and Earthworms.
45 Subjects — 262 Pages —288 Illustrations
A YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP
Single — $4.00; Man and Wife Combined — $6.00 Which includes membership card and Official Guide.
BOOK — Standard Of Perfection of All Recognized Breeds of Rabbits and Cavies
112 Pages — 40 illustrations
PAPER COVER — $2.00
CLOTH BOUND — $3.00
JAMES BLYTH, Secy., 4323-A Murray Ave„ Pittsburgh 17, Pa.
Dick F. Parker, President 3429 Lorna Road Birmingham 16, Alabama
James Blyth, Secretary 4323 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh 17, Penna.
A Monumental Reference Book
Electrotype of Emblem Above
• 3/4 inch ............... $1.50
1 1/4 inch ................ $1.75
WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE OUR FRIENDSHIP, TAKE PART IN OUR ACTIVITIES.
BEGINNER'S BOOKLET 12 — $1.00 25 — $1.75
50 — $3.00
PEDIGREE BOOK 25 Originals — 25 Duplicates Price $1.50
JUDGE’S REPORT BOOK For Use at Shows .... $1.25
COOKING RECIPES 4 Pages, Tested — Approved 25—35ȼ; 50—65ȼ;
100-$1.00
3 3/4 inch.................... $1.25
7 3/8 inch ................... $2.25
SLEEVE PATCH
EAT DOMESTIC RABBIT Tender White Meat
Electrotype ............ $1.50
Rubber Stamp ........... $1.50
PRESIDENT'S-MESSAGE THE RIGHTS DUE EVERY MEMBER by Dick F. Parker, President
This being the last edition of the ARBA Bulletin to be issued before the Convention, I wish to call the importance you attending this 40th. Annual A.R.B.A. Convention and Show to be held in Sedalia, Missouri, October 7th to 10th. It would be nice if every member could be present and take part in the business of running the affairs of our organization, however, I personally know that we all can't leave our business and homes when we want to in order to attend meetings of this kind.
Your Board of Directors had hoped that the Constitution and By-Laws Committee would be ready to give those attending the Sedalia Convention, for their approval, a revised Constitution and By-laws. There has been so much work attached to this job, of changing, altering and deletions that they have not been able to complete the job. I know that this Committee under the Leadership of Director J. Cyril Lowit has worked many hours trying to get it ready for this Convention. The Board of Directors have not had It presented to them yet, that will mean that it will first have to be approved by the Board before it can be given to you for your vote.
Most of you know that, our Constitution and By-Laws have never had the OUT DATED laws, made over 40 years ago, taken out and that we are working under a handicap. We are now living in a very muchly
changed world, than the one when these laws were made. TODAY we are living in a CYCLE of TIMES that makes it hard for the Board of Directors to cope with some of the actions of the membership and give all the members the same kind of rulings. During the past two years, since the Constitution and By-Laws Committee have been working on the revision of our laws, the Board of Directors have been working also trying to get away from the fact that only about 5 percent of our membership have been making all the laws governing our association This is not fair to the other 95 percent of the membership, but they are helpless as they were unable to attend a convention andget to vote on the laws.
A plan has been submitted to the Board, which they have approved, whereby all of our membership will be asked to take part in the changing, alterations and revision of our Constitution and By-Laws.
A Resolution (printed elsewhere in this Bulletin) has been voted on and passed by the Board of Directors and signed by SIXTY (60) members of the A.R.B.A. This Resolution is callingfor the revision and amending of Article VI of our present By-Laws, and if passed the entire membership will have the right to vote on those important changes. This Resolution will make it mandatory on the association to send a copy of the resolution with a ballot to each member in good standing so that they will have the right to vote on this important matter. This will give all members the same right of expressing-their wishes regarding any change in the Constitution and By-Laws, by casting their vote by mail. We will then be getting a better percentage of opinions of our members.
Turn to the Resolution page, read and study this Resolution number 1 you will then satisfy yourself that when this is passed you will have the same right to vote as those attending the conventions. continued..........
Resolution #1
Whereas; in the past all important legislation for our organization was passed when there were only a few members, as the membership was made up of new and young Breeders at the time, and
Whereas; when our present laws were made no provision was made where any of our members could vote on the resolutions except Delegates in convention from Local and State Clubs, and
Whereas; our laws have been passed by only about 5 percent of our membership, by the Delegates attending the annual conventions, which is not a fair percentage of the vote of our membership to have the authority to pass legislation for approximately 6,000 members, and
Whereas; the present method of making our laws does not provide for any legislation to be passed anywhere or anyway except at one of the annual conventions and in the event there was no annual convention held for several years no important legislation could be passed, and
Whereas; in the advancement of our association it is only right that all our membership be allowed the right to cast their vote on all important legislation, and since no provision was made in our present laws allowing the membership the right of a vote, we urge the passage of this resolution amending Article VI of our present By-Laws.
Therefore; be it resolved that Article VI of the By-Laws of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., be amended to read as follows:
Section 1. All alterations, amendments or resolutions to be offered before any annual or special meeting of this Association shall be made in writing and sent to the Resolutions Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting at which they are to be presented, and said alterations, amendments or resolutions be published in leading rabbit journals or official A.R.B.A. Bulletins at least thirty (30) days in advance of voting or meeting, so that members may have the opportunity to form an intelligent opinion on their merits. Each resolution must be confined to one subject.
Or said alterations, amendments or resolutions may be mailed to the last known address of each member in good standing of the Association and said alterations, amendments or resolutions shall become effective upon acceptance by two-thirds of the members who cast votes within thirty (30) days from the date the alteration, amendment or resolution is mailed to said member.
Section 2. The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Association present at a regular or special meeting provided notice of the purpose of the proposed amendment has been stated in the call for the meeting or (2) by the proposed amendment to the By-Laws being mailed to the last known address of each member in good standing of the Association and said proposed amendment shall become effective upon acceptance by
two-thirds of the members who cast votes within thirty (30) days from the date of the proposed amendment is mailed to said member.
Section 3. The By-Laws can be altered or amended only when the Resolution calling for the alteration or amendment has been signed by not less than twenty-five (25) members in good standing of the Association,
Signed by
A.R.B.A, Board of Directors 12 members
and
Sixty (60) other members
RESOLUTION NO._2
Resolved; That the A.R.B.A, will send upon request to any specialty club affiliated with the A.R.B.A, the recognized Standard of that breed, and will allow them to print it verbatim in their guide book without cost to the Specialty Club.
Signed by 25 members of the A.R.B.A,
RESOLUTION NO. 3
Be it resolved: Whereas we have an identifying emblem that appears
on all of our Official A.R.B.A, Guide Books, membership application blanks, bulletins, advertisements and in many other forms and places.
Whereas this emblem has been in use for some time now and is the identifying symbol associated with our great organization, American Rabbit Breeders Association.
Be it hereby resolved, that said emblem as it appears with the 2 rabbit heads shown within a circled scroll with the legend, 'The American Rabbit Breeders Ass'n. Inc.' be hereby adopted as the official emblem of the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
Signed by 25 Members of the A.R.B.A.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE continued..........
Make your plans now to be present at the 40th Annual A.R.B.A, Convention and Show in Sedalia, Missouri, October 7th to 10th, and take part in the Passage of this Resolution giving equal right to all members. Not only can you take part in the business meetings but you will have the opportunity of meeting and talking to many of your friends you have not seen for years. The Committee in charge of the Convention have gone all out to make your stay a very pleasant one. After all the A.R.B.A, business has come to a close, this Committee has arranged a nice party for October 11th, and I am sure that all that can will stay over and take part in it.
MEET ME AT THE SEDALIA CONVENTION OCTOBER 7th to 10th.
PROMOTION OR HINDRANCE by Pat Bass
In view of the fact that most articles are written either praising a particular breed or pointing out the various reasons why one should raise it, this one may seem a little harsh. However, since we, as an association, are primarily interested in seeing all breeds promoted and increase in numbers and popularity it is necessary that we consider some of the things that will hinder this progress.
Through the years, when talking to a breeder who has tried a particular breed and quit, it is usually one of two reasons, or both, that he gives for his failure. One of these is "they are wild and hard to handle", or "I can't get them to breed". Let's take these one at a time and see why these things occur and what we can do about them. My experience in raising various breeds shows that some breeds are just more active than others. However, with the exception of a few individuals, which I have encountered in every breed raised, one breed is no harder to handle than another. When this high strung, nervous, individual does show up, don't use it for a breeder as this is definitely inherited. By the same token, don’t sell it to anyone else as this one bad rabbit can do the breed more harm than a dozen good ones.
This is also the rabbit that is hard to handle on the show table and gets the judges down on the breed. I feel that the disposition of the
rabbit should play just as important a part in the breeding program as type, color and etc,. Remember, you like your breed of rabbit and are willing to overlook faults such as this but consider the prospective customer who has no opinion formed yet and is influenced by what he sees in the show room and whatever his first experience is at home.
The 2nd complaint is the "hard to breed" bit which will disgust a new breeder probably quicker than the 1st fault mentioned. The overfat animal due to over feeding has already been discussed many times so I don't feel it necessary to go into that here. The angle I would like to pursue here is the hereditary factor. Since the vast majority of the breeds raised are bred mainly for show purposes, I believe we have disregarded the production factor so long that we now must give it some consideration or the poor or hard breeding breed will soon lose out. There is no doubt in my mind that ease of breeding and a high conception rate are definitely inherited and must be considered when selling a customer breeding stock. All of us has had that ringer that we showed so long that we had trouble getting her bred but when we did, we saved the young for breeders hoping that we would come up wit another winner. Now I am certainly not suggesting that we stop breeding our best animals but I am saying that regardless of how well conformed the animal is, if it doesn't have the ability to breed easily and produce decent litters with regularity, it should be discarded when it gets past the show stage. I feel that it is much better to sell a new breeder an animal that may not be perfect on the show table, but will give him good litters with regularity, than to sell him a GRAND CHAMPION that will set in his hutches and disgust him with the breed when he quits showing it.
So it falls upon the shoulders of the man who manages the herd. Give these points careful consideration when you sell breeding stock because remember the new man first has to produce before he can show and become a booster of his breed and shout to the world that his particular breed is tops in the rabbit world.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Claude H. Bennett, Chairman
The State Representatives are doing a very good job. Their enthusiasm seems to be high. I am very proud of this group of men and women and think by the end of the year we can see where we have made a step forward.
At this time I want to personally thank the State Representatives in the States of California, Illinois, Maryland and Michigan for the hard work that they have done and the progress that they have made.
I hope by the time that you get your next report that the other states will have showed as much progress as these states have.
I am looking forward to have a 100% attendance at our meeting at the Convention.
INDIVIDUALS
1. Coleman Glick, California .. 39
2. Edward H. Stahl, Mo.......... 18
3• Melvin Behrens, New York.... l4
Claude Bennett, Indiana..... 11 5. Ross Flower, Calif............ 11
6. Tommy Andrew, Pa,,,.......... 10
7. Marvin F. Carley, Vermont... 10
8. Bob Madsen, Michigan.......... 6
9. W. E. Molen, Kansas............ 6
ASSOCIATIONS
1. Granite State R & C B A,N.H,.,4
2. Finger Lakes R.B.A., N. Y.....3
3. Western Illinois R.B.A.,Ill...3
4.Calumet R.B.A., Inc............2
5. Clarinda R.B.A., Nebr.........2
6. Free State R.B.A., Md......,..2
7.Progressive R.B.A. Kansas.....2
8.Inland Empire R.B.A. Wash......2
9.So.Florida R.B.A., Fla.,.......2
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST - July 18, 1963
TO ALL SPECIALTY CLUB SECRETARIES
No doubt we will be working on the New Book of Standards in 1964.
I think it would be a very good idea to take any changes you may want in the Standard at your meetings in the coming Convention at Sedalia, Mo.
Any ideas or changes you have should first be taken up with the Specialty Club Standard Committee, if they find it is beneficial to the Breed, they, in turn, will take it up with the ARBA Standard Committee for their approval or rejection.
Vern N. Ashton, Chairman of ARBA Standard Committee
HARE-RAISING
There was a story out of Toronto recently quoting a surgeon as recommending salads, scotch and sex for a long life. A leading newspaper, headlined the story: If Rabbits drank, they'd live forever.
Why is there never enough time to do it RIGHT—but always enough time to do it over.
THE USE OF THE CROWN PROPORTIONER IN RAISING RABBITS
By Ivan Miller
The Crown Proportioner is a 3½ pounds portable machine which accurately blends 1 oz. of any water soluble material with each gallon of water at a rate of 6 gallons per minute. It transforms medication and water treatment into an exact science and it will reduce the cost of labor and medication one-third, or more. It operates on water pressure so no electricity is needed.
As water is used, whether quickly or slowly, the set proportion of I ounce of concentrate with each gallon of water never varies.
Rabbits and livestock of any kind may go off feed but they don’t stop drinking: this key element has made water medication of herd's and flocks the most effective way of treating animals.
In the past year my herd of rabbits have been given many different antibiotesand vitamins. I ran a test this spring for six weeks on using Abscorbisol K. This combination has vitamin C and K: and very strong in vitamin C, I know it cut down colds by 80%. In cases where I had rabbits with colds, with in four days on these vitamins their colds were gone completely. Now and then you run into a case where it is uncurable.
Another new drug I used for enteritis was Zinc Bacteration. On this test there were 248 head of young rabbits and only four met with death caused by enteritis of diarrhea. I think this drug can be used with very good results.
Any products which contains vitamins A, B12, and D3 is very good and I use this one day a week. I think if every one used this most of our troubles with rabbits would be over. Vitamins build up their body to resist all these diseases that they might have,
There are three proportioners in use around my territory and seem to be doing a very good job for the breeders. I know it is a problem if you don’t have an automatic water system as it would take time to mix and give the animals the amount needed. But with an automatic system you are all set to fight any disease and I think it is the best way.
THE JUDGE’S CREED BY Dick F. Parker
He strives to conduct himself at all times in a manner which will merit complete confidence in and respect for his honesty, integrity and ability by winners and losers alike. Ho is blessed with a genuine love( for the rabbits, takes pride and pleasure in his judging and is appreciative of the privilege of serving in such a capacity. He commits himself to the continuous study of the rabbits and their standards, striving constantly to improve his technique and ability as a judge.
He is at all times tolerant and mindful of the right of others to their opinion, realizing he is not above making mistakes himself. Conscientiously he dedicates himself early in his judging career to make his decisions without fear, favor or prejudice to the best of his ability, solely on the merits of the rabbits as he sees them. He is one who, because of his love for the work, willingly places himself on trial with each assignment, which he should accept in the greatest humility. He crosses his fingers and prays for guidance, forgetting for the time that he will soon be a friendless man, as he becomes completely engrossed in the intriguing science of judging rabbits. Rabbits, the sheer beauty of which is so often a rich and satisfying regard for the time and study involved.
RUMORS - RUMORS AND MORE RUMORS
By J. Cyril Lowit Resolutions Chairman
Among our members, I am sorry to say, we have a few who are prone to guess at what is going on, and consequently, in their guessing game, have released many statements that are definitely untrue. Some of these rumors have gathered momentum, to the extent that they are now believed by many of our members, as being a gospel fact,
The real truth is that every single one of these rumors is definitely unfounded and totally incorrect. Even the A.R.B.A. Board of Directors has yet to see the final revision of the suggested changes in our Constitution and By-Laws, upon which we have been working for over two years. As Chairman of the Resolutions and Revisions Committee, I do not have the slightest idea of how much of our proposed changes are going to be accepted or rejected by the Board of Directors of the American who, as we all know, are the governing body of this Association.
We plan to present to the Board our final suggested revision, for their approval, or disapproval, and plan to see that they read, study, and understand every single word that we propose. We will then re-write the Constitution and By-Laws, with all changes, additions or deletions, made and approved by the Board of Directors.
As most of you know, the late Harry Herrlein had been after the Board of Directors for the past ten years to do something about these antiquated by-laws. In working over the Constitution and By-Laws, word by word, we were utterly dumbfounded when we discovered that members themselves, who are not fortunate enough to attend a Convention, have no vote whatsoever, in making changes in our Constitution and By-Laws !
We racked our brains, trying to come up with a sound reason as to what the old-timers had on their minds, by not allowing the members of the A.R.B.A. the privilege of a mail-vote on important legislation. None of the answers that we can come up with, made good sense for a democratic organization. When this was called to our President’s attention, the resulting amendment was forthcoming, and it appears elsewhere in this Bulletin.
We feel that the passing of this Amendment at Sedalia is a must, so that the new Constitution and By-Laws (after they are approve by the Board) may be presented to the membership as a whole. We do not feel that five to ten percent of the membership that arefortunate enough to attend conventions, should have the right to tell the balance of the membership what they are going to do.
Our basic thought in revamping the Constitution and By-Laws of the American, is unity.
The following is our suggested revision of the "objects" in our present Constitution. In other words, this is a suggested preamble to our Constitution. "The objects of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., are to unify, foster, promote, improve, further and enchance, through its membership, high standards of perfection and efficiency, and cooperation between all phases of the rabbit industry; to do all such lawful acts and to formulate, determine
and coordinate policies of mutual and national import and concern for such industry. The prime purpose throughout is to present a unified industry, to promote the interests of the rabbit industry in all its phases, and to advance other matters in which national coordination is deemed advisable, by the Board of Directors of the Association."
In revising the above, we feel that for the American to grow and prosper, it must consist of all breeders who are show-minded, production-minded, or hobby breeders who are of the opinion that Standards of perfection and certain rules and regulations are a "must" if an industry is going to develop, grow and prosper.
We also readily recognize that anyone can raise rabbits -thousands of them - without the aid of the American, its Judges, its Registration system, or any of the other functions of the America This same situation applies, whether you are raising roses, vegetable chickens, cattle, or even building houses,
When one realizes that perfection, improvement of quality and improvement of production, does not come automatically - but it must be developed - then it becomes very obvious that every bit of knowledge and information that can be gleaned from all sources, its important.
We realize that there are a lot of rabbit growers who will never join the American, but I still maintain that every breeder who puts a rabbit in a Show, or puts a fryer in a meat market, needs the American.
I have not judged a Show in the past 25 years that did not contain many animals that should never have been fed beyond two months of age. The price of a sack of feed, and a membership in the American, are not too far apart in dollar value, and it takes the best part of a sack of feed to bring one or two poor specimens up to maturity. With proper information, proper selection of breeding stock, and proper instructions by Registrars and Judges, thousand of rabbits that appear in our Show Rooms, would have been butchered and eaten at two months of age. This excess feed actually went down the drain in developing a poor specimen, and could easily have bought a membership in the American, a Local Club, or a Specialty Club, thereby developing a better breeder and a better rabbit raiser,
Basically, we find that our Constitution and By-Laws are not too bad, but much clarification was needed. The biggest need, howev was to unify our local clubs, our State clubs, our Specialty Clubs, and the American.
As already mentioned, our final revision will be presented to the Board Meeting at Sedalia. It will then be re-written and, if this resolution to allow all members to have a vote, passes at Sedalia each of you will receive a copy of our revised Constitution and By-Law3. It will then be your privilege, by your vote, to decide whether the American moves ahead as one unified body, representing all progressive-minded rabbit breeders, in the United States, or whether we sit back and continue to go around in circles, with basically no growth, as we have in the last 15 years.
ARBA YOUTH COMMITTEE Benny F. Hill
We not only have a new bulletin for the ARBA, edited by Oren Reynolds, but the Youth Club ha3 a new Quarterly bulletin being edited by Mrs. Chester Roberts of Kansas City. Both of these first editions' were excellent and are necessary to keep the members informed on what we are doing and on things to come. My personal thanks to these two people for a job well done.
California continues to be the leading state in members and in many other phases of Youth activities. Please note some of their accomplishments: Seven of the top ten winners of the 1962 National Youth Sweepstakes were from this state, led by Charlotte Hanson with 6645 points for the year.
In a report from Mr. J. L. Bidwell, our Youth Club representative he reports of the $100.00 scholarship sponsored by the California Council of ARBA club, being won and presented to the outstanding Youth at their State Convention. Contestants were judged on their records, showmanship, a 5 minute talk about their rabbits, and a demonstration of skill in rabbit management. This award was won by 17 year old Bob Lawson of Sacramento, The Youth Club wishes to thank the many adult members of California who have worked with the Youth of this state to accomplish these outstanding achievements.
REPORT OF THE GUIDE BOOK COMMITTEE
The committee on the preparation of the new Guide Book has held several meetings in order to properly organize the tremendous task ahead. It is hoped that there will be a full outline plus a complete section or two ready for the approval of the A.R.B.A. Board of Directors at their Sedalia Convention Meeting.
It is the thought of the committee to revise the Guide Book to the extent that it will be completely educational in value - and to live up to its name, "Guide Book". Please keep in touch with your specialty club, because the clubs are being held responsible for the picture and text describing their particular breed. Mr. Arnold Stebbi of the committee, has written letters to all specialty club secretaries requesting them to immediately prepare an article, about 300 words long, giving an interesting description of the breed. Please address any correspondence concerning this matter to Arnold Stebbins, 41 Amy Drive, Tonawanda, New York.
Later other members of the A.R.B.A., who are specialists in their field, will be asked to prepare material for the Guide Book. Suggestions are always welcome. It is the plan to make the book's authors anonymous - but the subject matter important. If you have a real contribution to make to the Guide Book Committee, please get in touch with Walter E. Rawsthorne, 704 Second Ave., Pittsburgh 19,
Pa; Thomas Coatoam, 213 South St., Wattsburg, Pa; Arnold Stebbins, address above; on Mr. James Blyth, 4323 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh 17, Pa.
TEACHER: "now, Johnny, what is one-fifth of three-sixteenths?"
JOHNNY: "I don’t know exactly, but it isn’t enough to worry
about."
REGISTRATION CONTEST As of July l8, 1963
Californian
1. N. E. Hamilton, Calif.......32
2. D. E. Geddes, Texas.........25
3 . Hugh Betts, Tenn. ........23
4. Harold P. Guthrie, Ohio...,.22 5. Oren Reynolds, Ill..........l5
6. W.R. Caudell, N.C...........11
7. E. W. Story, La.............11
8. C•R• Miller, Pa..........10
9. Wm. Schaefer, Conn..........10
10. G. R. Barnes, Colo... 9
New Zealand
1. Harold Johnson, Mich.......127
2. Wm. T. Robinson, Ill....... 68
3. E. W. Storey, La........... . 43
4. Harold Druge, Ind.......... 40
5. Ross Flowers, Calif........ 36
6. W. R. Caudell, N.C.......... 32
7. Claudus Poer, Ind....... 32
8. Oren Reynolds, Ill......... 30
9. John Phillips, Calif....... 29
10. E. H. Petmecky, Texas...... 26
General
1. Harold Johnson, Mich.......161
2. Wm. T. Robinson, Ill....... 75
3. E. W. Storey, La........... 63
4. Oren Reynolds, Ill........ 62 5. H. R. Anthony, Ohio........ 61
6. Fidelis Steinhoff, Wis...,. 58
7. Ross Flowers, Calif• 45
8. W. R. Caudell, N.C........ 44
9. Matt Kevil, Texas.......... 44
qlO.Harold Druge, Ind .......... 40
NEWS FROM CANADA B. A. Harris Registrar ARBA
A great many changes are now taking place in Canada as to the methods of raising rabbits, and processing rabbits. This is a result of many more rabbits now being raised and the need for processing plants to process these rabbits. Within the last year processing plants have been established and now operate in Canada,
The success of these plants will no doubt be determined by volume and quality of the rabbits.
We also have a movement under way to establish the local clubs, into provincial and national associations. Many local clubs have been established in the last two years and are backing our attempt to form a National associ-ation. This association now has its own constitution with an acting board of officers until an election can be held. This association will have its own standards of perfection. Show Rules patterned after the ARBA and will be working very closely with the ARBA for the betterment of all concerned. We Canadians have a lot of pride and wish to have our own National Association, patterned to our Canadian laws and working toward the support of our different level of government such as Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels.
This will entail a great deal of work, time, and co-operation from the breeders and clubs across Canada, but I am sure it can be done and will be done in the future
I have been a member of the ARBA for eight years and very proud of this, as I have made so many friends in the U.S.A. and have learned a great deal from them. The ARBA deserves the support of every breeder on both sides of the border as they are doing a tremendous job for all breeders. I mean this sincerely and I know your officers will continue to do their very best for the ARBA.
The ranch-type house did away with the unsightly clutter in the attic and basement. Now it’s in the garage.
One learns manners from those who have none.
Most of us would get along well if we used the advise we give others....
BOOST THE
AMERICAN COMMERIAL RABBIT DEPARTMENT
JOIN
ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB
FOR JUNIOR RABBIT BREEDERS AGE (—-9-18 )
YOU RECEIVE
ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB NEWS AND VIEWS REGISTRATION PRIVIIEDGE, REGULAR $2.00 FEE COMPETE FOR SPECIAL ARBA RIBBONS COMPETE IN NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS SHOW SANCTIONS SCR JUNIOR SHOWS~ $l.50 AFFILIATION WITH ARBA YOUTH CLUB— $1.50
MEMBERSHIP DUES $1.50
Kay Malott, Secretary Date-Brandenton Route #2, Box 99
Name
Address
City
State
BE A BOOSTER DONATE TO AMERICAN COMMERCIAL DEPT
All members of the American Rabbit Breeders Association are auto-matically members of the A C R D and entitled to the many services the department and privileges. of PURCHASING SUPPLIES.
Due to the fact that this dept. costs much more to operate and to do a successful job of promoting the commercial phasesand products of the industry than can be alloted from your yearly dues we do welcome and accept BOOSTER DONATIONS. For your donation we will send you a display insignia and our list of services. Send your Booster Donation to chairman, Tammy Andrew, 82 Perrin Ave., Shavertown, Pa.
Please state your ARBA membership no. and enclose a postage stamp when inquiring about; lists of materials , cartons, posters, literature and free supplies.
THE DEPT. THAT MAKES COMMERCIAL RABBIT RAISING SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AT COST OR WELL BELOW
Original Format
Bound magazine
Title
ARBA Bulletin 1963 - August
Subject
ARBA member periodicals
Description
Creator
American Rabbit Breeders Association
Source
American Rabbit Breeders Association
Publisher
American Rabbit Breeders Association
Date
1963
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Bulletin
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AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL FREE BULLETIN
Oren R. Reynolds, Editor 3438 Mac Arthur Road Decatur, Illinois
To The Beginner— To The Established Breeder
Here's Your Guide to Successful Rabbit Raising
by leading authorities covering such subjects as: Rabbits as a Hobby — As a Business
— As a Commercial Factor— Angora Wool — Markets — Rabbits and Earthworms.
45 Subjects — 262 Pages —288 Illustrations
A YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP
Single — $4.00; Man and Wife Combined — $6.00 Which includes membership card and Official Guide.
BOOK — Standard Of Perfection of All Recognized Breeds of Rabbits and Cavies
112 Pages — 40 illustrations
PAPER COVER — $2.00
CLOTH BOUND — $3.00
JAMES BLYTH, Secy., 4323-A Murray Ave„ Pittsburgh 17, Pa.
Dick F. Parker, President 3429 Lorna Road Birmingham 16, Alabama
James Blyth, Secretary 4323 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh 17, Penna.
A Monumental Reference Book
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COOKING RECIPES 4 Pages, Tested — Approved 25—35ȼ; 50—65ȼ;
100-$1.00
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PRESIDENT'S-MESSAGE THE RIGHTS DUE EVERY MEMBER by Dick F. Parker, President
This being the last edition of the ARBA Bulletin to be issued before the Convention, I wish to call the importance you attending this 40th. Annual A.R.B.A. Convention and Show to be held in Sedalia, Missouri, October 7th to 10th. It would be nice if every member could be present and take part in the business of running the affairs of our organization, however, I personally know that we all can't leave our business and homes when we want to in order to attend meetings of this kind.
Your Board of Directors had hoped that the Constitution and By-Laws Committee would be ready to give those attending the Sedalia Convention, for their approval, a revised Constitution and By-laws. There has been so much work attached to this job, of changing, altering and deletions that they have not been able to complete the job. I know that this Committee under the Leadership of Director J. Cyril Lowit has worked many hours trying to get it ready for this Convention. The Board of Directors have not had It presented to them yet, that will mean that it will first have to be approved by the Board before it can be given to you for your vote.
Most of you know that, our Constitution and By-Laws have never had the OUT DATED laws, made over 40 years ago, taken out and that we are working under a handicap. We are now living in a very muchly
changed world, than the one when these laws were made. TODAY we are living in a CYCLE of TIMES that makes it hard for the Board of Directors to cope with some of the actions of the membership and give all the members the same kind of rulings. During the past two years, since the Constitution and By-Laws Committee have been working on the revision of our laws, the Board of Directors have been working also trying to get away from the fact that only about 5 percent of our membership have been making all the laws governing our association This is not fair to the other 95 percent of the membership, but they are helpless as they were unable to attend a convention andget to vote on the laws.
A plan has been submitted to the Board, which they have approved, whereby all of our membership will be asked to take part in the changing, alterations and revision of our Constitution and By-Laws.
A Resolution (printed elsewhere in this Bulletin) has been voted on and passed by the Board of Directors and signed by SIXTY (60) members of the A.R.B.A. This Resolution is callingfor the revision and amending of Article VI of our present By-Laws, and if passed the entire membership will have the right to vote on those important changes. This Resolution will make it mandatory on the association to send a copy of the resolution with a ballot to each member in good standing so that they will have the right to vote on this important matter. This will give all members the same right of expressing-their wishes regarding any change in the Constitution and By-Laws, by casting their vote by mail. We will then be getting a better percentage of opinions of our members.
Turn to the Resolution page, read and study this Resolution number 1 you will then satisfy yourself that when this is passed you will have the same right to vote as those attending the conventions. continued..........
Resolution #1
Whereas; in the past all important legislation for our organization was passed when there were only a few members, as the membership was made up of new and young Breeders at the time, and
Whereas; when our present laws were made no provision was made where any of our members could vote on the resolutions except Delegates in convention from Local and State Clubs, and
Whereas; our laws have been passed by only about 5 percent of our membership, by the Delegates attending the annual conventions, which is not a fair percentage of the vote of our membership to have the authority to pass legislation for approximately 6,000 members, and
Whereas; the present method of making our laws does not provide for any legislation to be passed anywhere or anyway except at one of the annual conventions and in the event there was no annual convention held for several years no important legislation could be passed, and
Whereas; in the advancement of our association it is only right that all our membership be allowed the right to cast their vote on all important legislation, and since no provision was made in our present laws allowing the membership the right of a vote, we urge the passage of this resolution amending Article VI of our present By-Laws.
Therefore; be it resolved that Article VI of the By-Laws of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., be amended to read as follows:
Section 1. All alterations, amendments or resolutions to be offered before any annual or special meeting of this Association shall be made in writing and sent to the Resolutions Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting at which they are to be presented, and said alterations, amendments or resolutions be published in leading rabbit journals or official A.R.B.A. Bulletins at least thirty (30) days in advance of voting or meeting, so that members may have the opportunity to form an intelligent opinion on their merits. Each resolution must be confined to one subject.
Or said alterations, amendments or resolutions may be mailed to the last known address of each member in good standing of the Association and said alterations, amendments or resolutions shall become effective upon acceptance by two-thirds of the members who cast votes within thirty (30) days from the date the alteration, amendment or resolution is mailed to said member.
Section 2. The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Association present at a regular or special meeting provided notice of the purpose of the proposed amendment has been stated in the call for the meeting or (2) by the proposed amendment to the By-Laws being mailed to the last known address of each member in good standing of the Association and said proposed amendment shall become effective upon acceptance by
two-thirds of the members who cast votes within thirty (30) days from the date of the proposed amendment is mailed to said member.
Section 3. The By-Laws can be altered or amended only when the Resolution calling for the alteration or amendment has been signed by not less than twenty-five (25) members in good standing of the Association,
Signed by
A.R.B.A, Board of Directors 12 members
and
Sixty (60) other members
RESOLUTION NO._2
Resolved; That the A.R.B.A, will send upon request to any specialty club affiliated with the A.R.B.A, the recognized Standard of that breed, and will allow them to print it verbatim in their guide book without cost to the Specialty Club.
Signed by 25 members of the A.R.B.A,
RESOLUTION NO. 3
Be it resolved: Whereas we have an identifying emblem that appears
on all of our Official A.R.B.A, Guide Books, membership application blanks, bulletins, advertisements and in many other forms and places.
Whereas this emblem has been in use for some time now and is the identifying symbol associated with our great organization, American Rabbit Breeders Association.
Be it hereby resolved, that said emblem as it appears with the 2 rabbit heads shown within a circled scroll with the legend, 'The American Rabbit Breeders Ass'n. Inc.' be hereby adopted as the official emblem of the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
Signed by 25 Members of the A.R.B.A.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE continued..........
Make your plans now to be present at the 40th Annual A.R.B.A, Convention and Show in Sedalia, Missouri, October 7th to 10th, and take part in the Passage of this Resolution giving equal right to all members. Not only can you take part in the business meetings but you will have the opportunity of meeting and talking to many of your friends you have not seen for years. The Committee in charge of the Convention have gone all out to make your stay a very pleasant one. After all the A.R.B.A, business has come to a close, this Committee has arranged a nice party for October 11th, and I am sure that all that can will stay over and take part in it.
MEET ME AT THE SEDALIA CONVENTION OCTOBER 7th to 10th.
PROMOTION OR HINDRANCE by Pat Bass
In view of the fact that most articles are written either praising a particular breed or pointing out the various reasons why one should raise it, this one may seem a little harsh. However, since we, as an association, are primarily interested in seeing all breeds promoted and increase in numbers and popularity it is necessary that we consider some of the things that will hinder this progress.
Through the years, when talking to a breeder who has tried a particular breed and quit, it is usually one of two reasons, or both, that he gives for his failure. One of these is "they are wild and hard to handle", or "I can't get them to breed". Let's take these one at a time and see why these things occur and what we can do about them. My experience in raising various breeds shows that some breeds are just more active than others. However, with the exception of a few individuals, which I have encountered in every breed raised, one breed is no harder to handle than another. When this high strung, nervous, individual does show up, don't use it for a breeder as this is definitely inherited. By the same token, don’t sell it to anyone else as this one bad rabbit can do the breed more harm than a dozen good ones.
This is also the rabbit that is hard to handle on the show table and gets the judges down on the breed. I feel that the disposition of the
rabbit should play just as important a part in the breeding program as type, color and etc,. Remember, you like your breed of rabbit and are willing to overlook faults such as this but consider the prospective customer who has no opinion formed yet and is influenced by what he sees in the show room and whatever his first experience is at home.
The 2nd complaint is the "hard to breed" bit which will disgust a new breeder probably quicker than the 1st fault mentioned. The overfat animal due to over feeding has already been discussed many times so I don't feel it necessary to go into that here. The angle I would like to pursue here is the hereditary factor. Since the vast majority of the breeds raised are bred mainly for show purposes, I believe we have disregarded the production factor so long that we now must give it some consideration or the poor or hard breeding breed will soon lose out. There is no doubt in my mind that ease of breeding and a high conception rate are definitely inherited and must be considered when selling a customer breeding stock. All of us has had that ringer that we showed so long that we had trouble getting her bred but when we did, we saved the young for breeders hoping that we would come up wit another winner. Now I am certainly not suggesting that we stop breeding our best animals but I am saying that regardless of how well conformed the animal is, if it doesn't have the ability to breed easily and produce decent litters with regularity, it should be discarded when it gets past the show stage. I feel that it is much better to sell a new breeder an animal that may not be perfect on the show table, but will give him good litters with regularity, than to sell him a GRAND CHAMPION that will set in his hutches and disgust him with the breed when he quits showing it.
So it falls upon the shoulders of the man who manages the herd. Give these points careful consideration when you sell breeding stock because remember the new man first has to produce before he can show and become a booster of his breed and shout to the world that his particular breed is tops in the rabbit world.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Claude H. Bennett, Chairman
The State Representatives are doing a very good job. Their enthusiasm seems to be high. I am very proud of this group of men and women and think by the end of the year we can see where we have made a step forward.
At this time I want to personally thank the State Representatives in the States of California, Illinois, Maryland and Michigan for the hard work that they have done and the progress that they have made.
I hope by the time that you get your next report that the other states will have showed as much progress as these states have.
I am looking forward to have a 100% attendance at our meeting at the Convention.
INDIVIDUALS
1. Coleman Glick, California .. 39
2. Edward H. Stahl, Mo.......... 18
3• Melvin Behrens, New York.... l4
Claude Bennett, Indiana..... 11 5. Ross Flower, Calif............ 11
6. Tommy Andrew, Pa,,,.......... 10
7. Marvin F. Carley, Vermont... 10
8. Bob Madsen, Michigan.......... 6
9. W. E. Molen, Kansas............ 6
ASSOCIATIONS
1. Granite State R & C B A,N.H,.,4
2. Finger Lakes R.B.A., N. Y.....3
3. Western Illinois R.B.A.,Ill...3
4.Calumet R.B.A., Inc............2
5. Clarinda R.B.A., Nebr.........2
6. Free State R.B.A., Md......,..2
7.Progressive R.B.A. Kansas.....2
8.Inland Empire R.B.A. Wash......2
9.So.Florida R.B.A., Fla.,.......2
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST - July 18, 1963
TO ALL SPECIALTY CLUB SECRETARIES
No doubt we will be working on the New Book of Standards in 1964.
I think it would be a very good idea to take any changes you may want in the Standard at your meetings in the coming Convention at Sedalia, Mo.
Any ideas or changes you have should first be taken up with the Specialty Club Standard Committee, if they find it is beneficial to the Breed, they, in turn, will take it up with the ARBA Standard Committee for their approval or rejection.
Vern N. Ashton, Chairman of ARBA Standard Committee
HARE-RAISING
There was a story out of Toronto recently quoting a surgeon as recommending salads, scotch and sex for a long life. A leading newspaper, headlined the story: If Rabbits drank, they'd live forever.
Why is there never enough time to do it RIGHT—but always enough time to do it over.
THE USE OF THE CROWN PROPORTIONER IN RAISING RABBITS
By Ivan Miller
The Crown Proportioner is a 3½ pounds portable machine which accurately blends 1 oz. of any water soluble material with each gallon of water at a rate of 6 gallons per minute. It transforms medication and water treatment into an exact science and it will reduce the cost of labor and medication one-third, or more. It operates on water pressure so no electricity is needed.
As water is used, whether quickly or slowly, the set proportion of I ounce of concentrate with each gallon of water never varies.
Rabbits and livestock of any kind may go off feed but they don’t stop drinking: this key element has made water medication of herd's and flocks the most effective way of treating animals.
In the past year my herd of rabbits have been given many different antibiotesand vitamins. I ran a test this spring for six weeks on using Abscorbisol K. This combination has vitamin C and K: and very strong in vitamin C, I know it cut down colds by 80%. In cases where I had rabbits with colds, with in four days on these vitamins their colds were gone completely. Now and then you run into a case where it is uncurable.
Another new drug I used for enteritis was Zinc Bacteration. On this test there were 248 head of young rabbits and only four met with death caused by enteritis of diarrhea. I think this drug can be used with very good results.
Any products which contains vitamins A, B12, and D3 is very good and I use this one day a week. I think if every one used this most of our troubles with rabbits would be over. Vitamins build up their body to resist all these diseases that they might have,
There are three proportioners in use around my territory and seem to be doing a very good job for the breeders. I know it is a problem if you don’t have an automatic water system as it would take time to mix and give the animals the amount needed. But with an automatic system you are all set to fight any disease and I think it is the best way.
THE JUDGE’S CREED BY Dick F. Parker
He strives to conduct himself at all times in a manner which will merit complete confidence in and respect for his honesty, integrity and ability by winners and losers alike. Ho is blessed with a genuine love( for the rabbits, takes pride and pleasure in his judging and is appreciative of the privilege of serving in such a capacity. He commits himself to the continuous study of the rabbits and their standards, striving constantly to improve his technique and ability as a judge.
He is at all times tolerant and mindful of the right of others to their opinion, realizing he is not above making mistakes himself. Conscientiously he dedicates himself early in his judging career to make his decisions without fear, favor or prejudice to the best of his ability, solely on the merits of the rabbits as he sees them. He is one who, because of his love for the work, willingly places himself on trial with each assignment, which he should accept in the greatest humility. He crosses his fingers and prays for guidance, forgetting for the time that he will soon be a friendless man, as he becomes completely engrossed in the intriguing science of judging rabbits. Rabbits, the sheer beauty of which is so often a rich and satisfying regard for the time and study involved.
RUMORS - RUMORS AND MORE RUMORS
By J. Cyril Lowit Resolutions Chairman
Among our members, I am sorry to say, we have a few who are prone to guess at what is going on, and consequently, in their guessing game, have released many statements that are definitely untrue. Some of these rumors have gathered momentum, to the extent that they are now believed by many of our members, as being a gospel fact,
The real truth is that every single one of these rumors is definitely unfounded and totally incorrect. Even the A.R.B.A. Board of Directors has yet to see the final revision of the suggested changes in our Constitution and By-Laws, upon which we have been working for over two years. As Chairman of the Resolutions and Revisions Committee, I do not have the slightest idea of how much of our proposed changes are going to be accepted or rejected by the Board of Directors of the American who, as we all know, are the governing body of this Association.
We plan to present to the Board our final suggested revision, for their approval, or disapproval, and plan to see that they read, study, and understand every single word that we propose. We will then re-write the Constitution and By-Laws, with all changes, additions or deletions, made and approved by the Board of Directors.
As most of you know, the late Harry Herrlein had been after the Board of Directors for the past ten years to do something about these antiquated by-laws. In working over the Constitution and By-Laws, word by word, we were utterly dumbfounded when we discovered that members themselves, who are not fortunate enough to attend a Convention, have no vote whatsoever, in making changes in our Constitution and By-Laws !
We racked our brains, trying to come up with a sound reason as to what the old-timers had on their minds, by not allowing the members of the A.R.B.A. the privilege of a mail-vote on important legislation. None of the answers that we can come up with, made good sense for a democratic organization. When this was called to our President’s attention, the resulting amendment was forthcoming, and it appears elsewhere in this Bulletin.
We feel that the passing of this Amendment at Sedalia is a must, so that the new Constitution and By-Laws (after they are approve by the Board) may be presented to the membership as a whole. We do not feel that five to ten percent of the membership that arefortunate enough to attend conventions, should have the right to tell the balance of the membership what they are going to do.
Our basic thought in revamping the Constitution and By-Laws of the American, is unity.
The following is our suggested revision of the "objects" in our present Constitution. In other words, this is a suggested preamble to our Constitution. "The objects of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., are to unify, foster, promote, improve, further and enchance, through its membership, high standards of perfection and efficiency, and cooperation between all phases of the rabbit industry; to do all such lawful acts and to formulate, determine
and coordinate policies of mutual and national import and concern for such industry. The prime purpose throughout is to present a unified industry, to promote the interests of the rabbit industry in all its phases, and to advance other matters in which national coordination is deemed advisable, by the Board of Directors of the Association."
In revising the above, we feel that for the American to grow and prosper, it must consist of all breeders who are show-minded, production-minded, or hobby breeders who are of the opinion that Standards of perfection and certain rules and regulations are a "must" if an industry is going to develop, grow and prosper.
We also readily recognize that anyone can raise rabbits -thousands of them - without the aid of the American, its Judges, its Registration system, or any of the other functions of the America This same situation applies, whether you are raising roses, vegetable chickens, cattle, or even building houses,
When one realizes that perfection, improvement of quality and improvement of production, does not come automatically - but it must be developed - then it becomes very obvious that every bit of knowledge and information that can be gleaned from all sources, its important.
We realize that there are a lot of rabbit growers who will never join the American, but I still maintain that every breeder who puts a rabbit in a Show, or puts a fryer in a meat market, needs the American.
I have not judged a Show in the past 25 years that did not contain many animals that should never have been fed beyond two months of age. The price of a sack of feed, and a membership in the American, are not too far apart in dollar value, and it takes the best part of a sack of feed to bring one or two poor specimens up to maturity. With proper information, proper selection of breeding stock, and proper instructions by Registrars and Judges, thousand of rabbits that appear in our Show Rooms, would have been butchered and eaten at two months of age. This excess feed actually went down the drain in developing a poor specimen, and could easily have bought a membership in the American, a Local Club, or a Specialty Club, thereby developing a better breeder and a better rabbit raiser,
Basically, we find that our Constitution and By-Laws are not too bad, but much clarification was needed. The biggest need, howev was to unify our local clubs, our State clubs, our Specialty Clubs, and the American.
As already mentioned, our final revision will be presented to the Board Meeting at Sedalia. It will then be re-written and, if this resolution to allow all members to have a vote, passes at Sedalia each of you will receive a copy of our revised Constitution and By-Law3. It will then be your privilege, by your vote, to decide whether the American moves ahead as one unified body, representing all progressive-minded rabbit breeders, in the United States, or whether we sit back and continue to go around in circles, with basically no growth, as we have in the last 15 years.
ARBA YOUTH COMMITTEE Benny F. Hill
We not only have a new bulletin for the ARBA, edited by Oren Reynolds, but the Youth Club ha3 a new Quarterly bulletin being edited by Mrs. Chester Roberts of Kansas City. Both of these first editions' were excellent and are necessary to keep the members informed on what we are doing and on things to come. My personal thanks to these two people for a job well done.
California continues to be the leading state in members and in many other phases of Youth activities. Please note some of their accomplishments: Seven of the top ten winners of the 1962 National Youth Sweepstakes were from this state, led by Charlotte Hanson with 6645 points for the year.
In a report from Mr. J. L. Bidwell, our Youth Club representative he reports of the $100.00 scholarship sponsored by the California Council of ARBA club, being won and presented to the outstanding Youth at their State Convention. Contestants were judged on their records, showmanship, a 5 minute talk about their rabbits, and a demonstration of skill in rabbit management. This award was won by 17 year old Bob Lawson of Sacramento, The Youth Club wishes to thank the many adult members of California who have worked with the Youth of this state to accomplish these outstanding achievements.
REPORT OF THE GUIDE BOOK COMMITTEE
The committee on the preparation of the new Guide Book has held several meetings in order to properly organize the tremendous task ahead. It is hoped that there will be a full outline plus a complete section or two ready for the approval of the A.R.B.A. Board of Directors at their Sedalia Convention Meeting.
It is the thought of the committee to revise the Guide Book to the extent that it will be completely educational in value - and to live up to its name, "Guide Book". Please keep in touch with your specialty club, because the clubs are being held responsible for the picture and text describing their particular breed. Mr. Arnold Stebbi of the committee, has written letters to all specialty club secretaries requesting them to immediately prepare an article, about 300 words long, giving an interesting description of the breed. Please address any correspondence concerning this matter to Arnold Stebbins, 41 Amy Drive, Tonawanda, New York.
Later other members of the A.R.B.A., who are specialists in their field, will be asked to prepare material for the Guide Book. Suggestions are always welcome. It is the plan to make the book's authors anonymous - but the subject matter important. If you have a real contribution to make to the Guide Book Committee, please get in touch with Walter E. Rawsthorne, 704 Second Ave., Pittsburgh 19,
Pa; Thomas Coatoam, 213 South St., Wattsburg, Pa; Arnold Stebbins, address above; on Mr. James Blyth, 4323 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh 17, Pa.
TEACHER: "now, Johnny, what is one-fifth of three-sixteenths?"
JOHNNY: "I don’t know exactly, but it isn’t enough to worry
about."
REGISTRATION CONTEST As of July l8, 1963
Californian
1. N. E. Hamilton, Calif.......32
2. D. E. Geddes, Texas.........25
3 . Hugh Betts, Tenn. ........23
4. Harold P. Guthrie, Ohio...,.22 5. Oren Reynolds, Ill..........l5
6. W.R. Caudell, N.C...........11
7. E. W. Story, La.............11
8. C•R• Miller, Pa..........10
9. Wm. Schaefer, Conn..........10
10. G. R. Barnes, Colo... 9
New Zealand
1. Harold Johnson, Mich.......127
2. Wm. T. Robinson, Ill....... 68
3. E. W. Storey, La........... . 43
4. Harold Druge, Ind.......... 40
5. Ross Flowers, Calif........ 36
6. W. R. Caudell, N.C.......... 32
7. Claudus Poer, Ind....... 32
8. Oren Reynolds, Ill......... 30
9. John Phillips, Calif....... 29
10. E. H. Petmecky, Texas...... 26
General
1. Harold Johnson, Mich.......161
2. Wm. T. Robinson, Ill....... 75
3. E. W. Storey, La........... 63
4. Oren Reynolds, Ill........ 62 5. H. R. Anthony, Ohio........ 61
6. Fidelis Steinhoff, Wis...,. 58
7. Ross Flowers, Calif• 45
8. W. R. Caudell, N.C........ 44
9. Matt Kevil, Texas.......... 44
qlO.Harold Druge, Ind .......... 40
NEWS FROM CANADA B. A. Harris Registrar ARBA
A great many changes are now taking place in Canada as to the methods of raising rabbits, and processing rabbits. This is a result of many more rabbits now being raised and the need for processing plants to process these rabbits. Within the last year processing plants have been established and now operate in Canada,
The success of these plants will no doubt be determined by volume and quality of the rabbits.
We also have a movement under way to establish the local clubs, into provincial and national associations. Many local clubs have been established in the last two years and are backing our attempt to form a National associ-ation. This association now has its own constitution with an acting board of officers until an election can be held. This association will have its own standards of perfection. Show Rules patterned after the ARBA and will be working very closely with the ARBA for the betterment of all concerned. We Canadians have a lot of pride and wish to have our own National Association, patterned to our Canadian laws and working toward the support of our different level of government such as Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels.
This will entail a great deal of work, time, and co-operation from the breeders and clubs across Canada, but I am sure it can be done and will be done in the future
I have been a member of the ARBA for eight years and very proud of this, as I have made so many friends in the U.S.A. and have learned a great deal from them. The ARBA deserves the support of every breeder on both sides of the border as they are doing a tremendous job for all breeders. I mean this sincerely and I know your officers will continue to do their very best for the ARBA.
The ranch-type house did away with the unsightly clutter in the attic and basement. Now it’s in the garage.
One learns manners from those who have none.
Most of us would get along well if we used the advise we give others....
BOOST THE
AMERICAN COMMERIAL RABBIT DEPARTMENT
JOIN
ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB
FOR JUNIOR RABBIT BREEDERS AGE (—-9-18 )
YOU RECEIVE
ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK ARBA YOUTH RABBIT CLUB NEWS AND VIEWS REGISTRATION PRIVIIEDGE, REGULAR $2.00 FEE COMPETE FOR SPECIAL ARBA RIBBONS COMPETE IN NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS SHOW SANCTIONS SCR JUNIOR SHOWS~ $l.50 AFFILIATION WITH ARBA YOUTH CLUB— $1.50
MEMBERSHIP DUES $1.50
Kay Malott, Secretary Date-Brandenton Route #2, Box 99
Name
Address
City
State
BE A BOOSTER DONATE TO AMERICAN COMMERCIAL DEPT
All members of the American Rabbit Breeders Association are auto-matically members of the A C R D and entitled to the many services the department and privileges. of PURCHASING SUPPLIES.
Due to the fact that this dept. costs much more to operate and to do a successful job of promoting the commercial phasesand products of the industry than can be alloted from your yearly dues we do welcome and accept BOOSTER DONATIONS. For your donation we will send you a display insignia and our list of services. Send your Booster Donation to chairman, Tammy Andrew, 82 Perrin Ave., Shavertown, Pa.
Please state your ARBA membership no. and enclose a postage stamp when inquiring about; lists of materials , cartons, posters, literature and free supplies.
THE DEPT. THAT MAKES COMMERCIAL RABBIT RAISING SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AT COST OR WELL BELOW
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