The Fluff: Spring 2021

“THE FLUFF”

The Official Newsletter of the National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club: Spring 2021

YOUTH NATIONALS RESULTS 

HALL OF FAME 

BREEDER SPOTLIGHT

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SPRING 2021

National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club

The Fluff of the Fancy

Departments

4 Record Of Vote

12 District 5 Report

Significant Dates

13 District 5 Photos

5 President’s Report

14 District 6 Report

6 Vice President's Report

15 District 7 Report

7 Secretary’s Report

16 District 8 Report

34 Election Notice 35 Nominating Petition

Treasurer’s Report

17 Scholarship Application

36 Open Sweepstakes

8 Sweepstakes Report

18 District 8 Photos

39 Youth Sweepstakes

9 Historian’s Report

20 Richmond RBA Flyer

District 1 Report

21 District 9 Report

10 District 2 Report

22 District 9 Photos

42 Shows Included In Sweepstakes Calculations

26 Youth Best of Breed Article

District 3 Report

11 District 4 Report

28 Youth Best of Opposite Article 30 Breeder Spotlight 32 Hall of Fame

44 Membership App

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www.njwrclub.org

NJWRC

President

Cheryl Loesch momdeplume@comcast.net

Vice-President

Angel LeSage lesageswoolies@icloud.com

Secretary

Douglas Brown NJWRCsecretary@gmail.com

Treasurer

Brenda Reilly NJWRClubtreasurer@gmail.com

District One

Meadow Gustafson wildmeadows@hotmail.com

District Two

Amber Henderson ambermom@gmail.com

District Three Haley Jewell

haleyjewell19@gmail.com

District Four Kendra Williams

kthurmanwilliams@yahoo.com

District Five

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Brenda Kneir mobunniesrabbitry@yahoo.com

On the Cover

District Six

Next Deadline:

Tracey Freeman TNTSCountryCritters@hotmail.com

District Seven Mae Swan

May15, 2020 Nationals Results, Convention update

maeswan@gmail.com

District Eight Julie Aversa

jtaversa@gmail.com

District Nine Bill Miller

rabbitcrossroads@aol.com

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www.njwrclub.org

NJWRC

RecordOf Record OfVote Vote

Committees Newsletter & ­Announcements

Jess Pearson fluffeditor@gmail.com Rose Marie (Bunnie) Turley

Website

Haley Jewell haleyjewell19@gmail.com

Boutique Sales

Carmen Deling maplelanewoolies@gmail.com

Record of Vote 2020/2021 NJWRC Record of Board Votes 10/15/20 – 2/1/21 Induct Brenda Reilly into the NJWRC Hall of Fame Approved by majority vote, no abstentions. ___XX____I approve inducting Brenda Reilly into the Hall of Fame

Election

Doug, Angel, Bill, Julie, Mae, Tracey, Brenda K, Kendra, Haley, Cheryl

Lori Robasciotti dogznkidz@hotmail.com

Standards Committee Currently Inactive

Constitution & By-Laws

Angel LeSage, Chair, Lori Robasciotti

Sweepstakes Scoring Nicole Schmitt njwrcsweeps@gmail.com

Awards

DeAnn Boulier, Haley Jewell

Youth Coordinator

Lindsay Aversa allstarwoolies@gmail.com

Historian

Bethany Robertson bethanyrobertsongm@gmail.com

2021 SignificantDates Significant Dates njwrc

April 1, 2021

Scholarship Applications due

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May 10, 2021 Nomination petitions and Bios due for elections. Odd

numbered District Representatives, and President are up for

election.

May 15, 2021 Fluff deadline, Summer issue August 15, 2021 Fluff deadline, Fall issue

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President’s Report “For those of you going to Nationals, you are sure to have a good time.” ~ Cheryl Loesch It’s hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner for us. I am hoping that this year will give us some relief from COVID-19, and that we will have more rabbit shows available to us. Of course, we cannot ignore the RHDv2 virus, and I encourage you all to continue following biosecurity protocols to help keep your rabbitries as safe as possible.

Jersey Wooly Club, is looking forward to the event. There won’t be a banquet this time, due to Covid rules, though I know the club and its members will be as warm and welcoming as ever. For those of you going to Nationals, you are sure to have a good time.

With great regret, I give you the news that Bunnie Turley has decided that the newsletter is an As you know, I took a personal area that’s really not “in her break for about two months. Dur- wheelhouse,” as she says. This ing that time, Angel, Brenda and will be her final edition as our Doug really stepped up to make managing editor. I want to thank sure that nothing fell by the way- her, so very much, for all of the side for that time. I want to ex- work she’s put in over the past tend my heartfelt thanks to them year, her input and ideas have for doing so, and allowing me been very helpful! that break. Before the break, the board had made a decision that And, that means we are looking was to have been announced in for a new person, or persons, to October—except for that break! I help with our newsletter. The want you to now your board is ex- job requires three main compocellent at keeping quiet until the nents: First, soliciting articles for time of unveiling, which was post- each of our four editions per year, poned until now. We inducted a and then sending quite a few renew member into the NJWRC’s minders to get those in on time!

Hall of Fame. Congratulations to second, it requires someone with Brenda Reilly! She was nominat- a decent eye for sentence struced for her years of service to the ture, and who’s willing to double breed and to the club, for always check lots of name spellings; and being there to help out, and most third, proofreading the magazine especially for her dedication to before it is finally published. If helping Youth get started in our you’d like to volunteer for any of breed. I hope that you all will those things, I’d love to hear from take time to congratulate her on you! Please drop me a message on Facebook, or to my email at this achievement. momdeplume@comcast.net .

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Cheryl Loesch momdeplume@comcast.net

A picture is worth 1,000 words: Send your BIS, RIS, BOB, & BOSB Pics & Info to: fuffeditor@gmail.com Subject line: Fluff

Get to know your Jersey Wooly friends!

Have you joined the Jersey Wooly Facebook discussion group yet?

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Vice President’s Report “Nothing for the club can be accomplished without plans, goals, and you.”

~ Angel LeSage

Will 2021 be the year that you reach your goals? Have you been able to establish goals for yourself and your herd? For a lot of us, COVID-19 has allowed more time to spend with our rabbits and to work on improvements through breeding. Plus, you can line up new shows to attend, make improvements to the rabbitry or get more involved with the NJWRC. Without goals or well laid out plans, we tend to just aimlessly move forward without knowing where we want to end up. One does not end up with first place or breed or BOB at convention by accident. It takes planning and work to accomplish these goals. Same goes for NJWRC, nothing for the club can be accomplished without plans, goals and you. Members are the pulse of the club and the board is the backbone of the club. Your input matters in the NJWRC, just as your herd depends on you to feed and water. Take some time to think about what you can do to help the club. What talents do you have that can be shared? I know many people have ideas and many of them! Contact the President, Vice President, or District Directors and/ or volunteer your services or help give a start to a new member. This year get involved in your club!

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Once again, the annual election takes place next summer, we are planning on making some additional amendment changes to the Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) for the club.

This document still consists of original language that was developed in 1983. Can you imagine those days before computers and emails? The Board met in person once a year at Convention and the rest of the year they wrote letters back and forth to conduct business. Few long distant phone calls were made because they were very expensive. I got my first computer in 1985, and was not really into email for another couple of years. The CBL is very important for the club. It provides a road map for the club on how to conduct business, as well as outlining procedures and practices. Needless to say, in some areas, our CBL does not reflect how we communicate and conduct business in 2021.

Angel LeSage lesageswoolies@icloud.com

TidBits. . .

Covid Edition Have you renewed your membership?

Now is a perfect opportunity to do so. You can renew online at www. njwrclub.org.

Soon, the Board will start planning for Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 23 through October 27. There is always a lot going on for the club at convention. The board has an annual meeting plus the membership meeting. There is planning for awards. Preparation for the Golden Fleece Auction starting with

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Secretary's Report "...Deadline for Nationals Bids is upcoming very quickly. ~Doug Brown Dear Members of the NJWRC:

Doug Brown NJWRCsecretary@gmail.com (608) 487-3291

I do not know if this article will come out in time, but our deadline for NaAs I sit here writing my article for tionals Bids is upcoming very quickthis issue, we are in the firm grip of ly. They are due to the President, a polar vortex. I hope all our mem- Cheryl Loesch, and myself by March bers out there that are dealing with 1st. I have been part of hosting inclement weather are doing okay. one national show and one upcomThis sure can make things difficult, ing. It can be a major undertaking but warmer days shall come, I am but let me tell you, it is extremely sure! rewarding in the end. If you are a member of a local or regional club Our membership numbers seem to that would like to try to take that be staying stable, even with all the on, I have one suggestion, Try It! uncertainties out there. We as a club are strong people and we will Thank you all for taking the time to make it through this. I, for one, miss read this, stay warm! And I hope to my rabbit people. I have not been see some of you on the show tables able to attend a show since Febru- soon. ary of 2020. I look forward to attending one soon.

Take Care,

Treasurer’s Report Balances: Checking: $ 8,837.93 Scholarship: $ 1,055.88 Savings: $ 14,059.16 Total $ 23,952.97 Brenda Reilly

NJWRClubtreasurer@gmail.com

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Sweepstakes/Sanctions Report “I don’t think anyone thought back in March that we’d be still dealing with viruses- human and rabbit.” ~ Nicole Schmitt So, guess who’s STILL caught up?! That’s right, me!

Nicole Schmitt njwrcsweeps@gmail.com

The 20/21 season, while well underway (we’re more than half-way through) is still a moving target! The number one issue that we Sweepstakes Chair Type People are experiencing is NOTIFICATION, NOTIFICATION, NOTIFICATION! If we’re not being contacted by host clubs, we have no idea what’s going on. We may (or may not) see Facebook posts, hear rumors, etc. – but until I receive actual notification from a host club, I cannot make any changes nor even make notes about shows. If you see shows on my sanctioned shows listing that are can-

celed, please reach out to the host club & remind them to contact national clubs.

It doesn’t matter to me if they have a new date yet or not – at least I could update with something. It’s getting pretty frustrating. If you had told me a year ago we’d be entering another YEAR of this, I wouldn’t have believed you! So – help us Sweepstakes Chair Type Peeps out and remind clubs to let us know. There isn’t a single national club that wouldn’t appreciate news, whether there’s a new date yet or not. (You can totally quote me on that!).

-Nicole

Youth Report No Report

Lindsay Aversa

allstarwoolies@gmail.com

Youth Committee Chair for all Youth Jersey Wooly Members

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Historian's Report Bethany Robertson, the NJWRC Historian, is working to compile a collection of articles, photos, and periodicals of historical ­significance to NJWRC members. If you have items in your ­collection, contact Bethany at: bethanyrobertsongm@gmail.com.

Bethany Robertson NJWRC Historian bethanyrobertsongm@gmail.com

Hello everyone! As the club historian I have been able to collect issues of The Fluff and other documents dating back 20 years. It has been truly fascinating looking back through these articles and getting glimpses of how our breed grew and developed. Seeing long time breeders that are still involved, watching some of our members grow up in the hobby, and being able to appreciate the words of those we have lost that contributed so much to our breed has

been an amazing experience.

My hope is to continue adding to what we have and eventually create a library of sorts that our club members can access and continue building on the foundation of knowledge that has been shared within our club.

If you have anything that you would like to contribute, please let me know.

All the best, Bethany Robertson

District 1 Report “I value my District members, so introduce yourself if I do not know you or say hello if I do and we haven’t spoken in awhile.”

Happy Spring District 1! I am not sure what to write about to be honest. Not much is happening these days in this Era of Covid-19 and the RHDV virus.

Meadow Gustafson wildmeadows@hotmail.com Regions Represented: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, ­ ontana, Washington, WyoM ming, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Yukon Territory & Japan

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I would like to reach out to all District 1 members. Please contact me and send me pictures of your rabbits, let me know what you would like to read about, any new babies? Please let me know and share a picture. Have a “rabbit life hack” we all need to know about? Let me know and I will include it here. Have a question you would like featured? Drop me a line in e-mail or FB and I will put it here. I value my District members, so introduce yourself if I don’t know you, or say hello if I do and we haven’t

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~Meadow Gustafson

spoken in a while.

Here in Oregon, we had some interesting weather, with sunny warm days turning to a terrible ice storm that knocked out power for 2 or 3 days, took down many, many trees and still, a week later, leaves us with no cell service. The rabbits fared well, however, tucked safely in their barn. A couple of patio heaters kept the barn warm enough to keep the waters from freezing. Everything is thawed now and hopefully Spring will come quickly and breeding can resume.

Really hoping we will have more shows this year and I get to see all the faces I miss so much!

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District 2 Report No report submitted.

Amber Henderson ambermom@gmail.com Regions Represented: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Mexico

District 3 Report No Report Submitted Haley Jewell

haleyjewell19@gmail.com Regions Represented: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South D ­ akota & ­Wisconsin

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District 4 Report

No report submitted.

Kendra Williams

kthurmanwilliams@yahoo.com Regions Represented: Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas

President’s Report Continued from Page 5 The club requires lots of volunteers to keep things moving and get everything done that needs doing for your organization. All of your board are volunteers. Each year we have an election for a portion of the board positions. This year, the positions up for election are President, and District Directors in the odd-numbered districts.

Please consider running for a position! There is more information in this edition about what is required to run for a position, and you should feel free to ask question of any board member. Nominating petitions are due in by May 10th, ballots are sent out in August, and the new board members take their seats after the annual membership meeting at Convention.

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Finally, scholarship applications are due April 1st. Any high-school senior who has been a member for at least the last two years, and who is planning on post-secondary education may apply for a scholarship. If you know of youth who are high-school seniors this year, and plan on going to college or trade school next year, encourage them to apply! The form is in this edition, or you can get one by contacting our secretary, Doug Brown, at njwrcsecretary@gmail.com .

Stay well, and keep working on your rabbitry goals!

Vice President’s Report Continued from Page 6 soliciting rabbits, advertising and conducting the auction. The funds earned from the auction help the club with the everyday expenses needed to keep operational.

We lost out on last years’ revenue from the auction. Hopefully we can go forward with auction this year. Please consider donating a nice rabbit to the auction if you are approached. And we can always use help with many of the activities, including manning of the club booth.

For those who can attend Nationals on April 10, 2021, I look forward to seeing you.

Angel

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District 5 Report "My advice is to breed hard, cull harder, and get out and have fun! ~Brenda Kneir”

Brenda Kneir

mobunniesrabbitry@yahoo.com

Regions Represented: Illinois, Kansas & Missouri

TidBits. . .

Run an oscillating fan even on cool days. Don’t blow directly onto rabbits.

Hello District 5!

I hope all of you are keeping yourselves and your bunnies warm. Winter has arrived, and I am over it already! Bring on the Spring!

We have been fortunate to have some really nice shows in our district lately.

DEC. 18 Rabbit Renegades put on a great show in Sumner, IL. We had 138 Open Jersey Woolies!

OPEN SHOW A BOB: Julie/Lindsay Aversa BOS: Brenda Kneir SHOW B BOB & BOS: Julie/Lindsay Aversa SHOW C BOB: Julie/Lindsay Aversa BOS: Brenda Kneir

YOUTH SHOW A BOB: Makayla Wallock BOS: Hope Smetzer SHOW B BOB & BOS: Madelyn DeSelm SHOW C BOB: Madelyn DeSelm BOS: Addison Withrich 1/31 New Year’s Eve show at Sumner, IL, numbers weren’t as big, but we still had a good time!

OPEN SHOW A BOB: DeAnn Boulier BOS Sharon Moore OPEN SHOW B BOB: DeAnn Boulier BOS: Mallory Pienta YOUTH SHOW A BOB: Addison Withrich BOS Carson Reker YOUTH SHOW B BOB: Addison Withrich BOS Makayla Wallock Hopefully we will continue to have shows in our area! My advice is to breed hard, cull harder, and get out and have fun! Hope to see you all this Spring!

Brenda Kneir

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Jersey Wooly Judging by Josh Humphries

Waiting for Judging

Lindsay Aversa & Brenda Kneir were Best of Breed & Best of Opposite at the December Rabbit Renegades show Lindsay Aversa & Brenda Kneir were Best of Breed & Best of Opposite at the December Rabbit Renegades show under Josh Humphries

Exhibitors converse at a recent show

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District 6 Report “...I am wishing safe travels and best of luck for those who will be attending [Jersey Wooly Nationals].”

~ Tracey Freeman

Tracey H Freeman

tntscountrycritters@hotmail.com

Regions Represented:

Alabama, Florida, ­Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, ­Tennessee, & Puerto Rico

The weather has been crazy this quarter.

Louisiana has had some 70-80 degree weather, but as I write this, our local weather channel is stating we can see a high of 30s with a low of 10 at the beginning of next week with freezing rain and a chance of snow flurries. For us southern folks, that means it’s time to break out the long johns. For my woolies, it means stuffing the cages full of hay, shutting the automatic waterer off, putting water bowls in each cage, and filling up numerous gallon jugs to provide water for my fluffs. I know other parts of the country are dealing with mounds of snow and having to dig their way out just to get to their barns. I am thankful for the small things, as my inconvenience will be only temporary.

I had a chance to attend the Dalton, GA show at the end of January. It was a triple and we had a good turnout of wooly exhibitors with 60+ Jersey Woolies in one Open show alone. Unfortunately, we did not end up with any Best or Reserve in Shows. I, however, want to congratulate all the Jersey Wooly BOB and BOS winners in the triple show.

I want to make a brief mention and send congratulations to Brenda Reilly for being inducted into the NJWRC Hall of Fame.

She has been with the club for many years and have made numerous contributions to the club. CONGRATULATIONS BRENDA REILLY! Nationals will be held in Reno, NV in April 2021. I do hope that RHVD and Covid does not rear their ugly head to the point restrictions will be imposed, preventing the majority of our exhibitors from showing. With that being said, I am wishing safe travels and best of luck for those who will be attending.

As always, please feel free to email me pictures, wins, funny Wooly things that have happened. I also can be contacted through Facebook.

Tracey Freeman District 6 Director ARBA RS Judge 980

Pictured Left: Carson Reker with MBs Grover T at the Dalton Georgia show; BOB youth show C.

Pictured right: Kristi Smetzer for her Daughter Hope BOS show A & C seal doe BOB show B and Brenda Kneir BOS with Mb’s Captain Chaos in Open.

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District 7 Report “In anticipation of Spring litters, this is a good time to inspect the nest boxes, throwing out the overly chewed or worn ones or rusty boxes, and buying more if you anticipate the need.”

~ Mae Swan

Mae Swan maeswan@gmail.com Regions Represented:

Connecticut, Maine, ­Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & ­Vermont

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Spring is finally nearing! As the daylight increases my does are showing more signs of readiness to breed. Some are moody. One started to build a beautiful nest.

In anticipation of Spring litters, this is a good time to inspect the nest boxes, throwing out the overly chewed or worn ones (if you use wood boxes) or rusty boxes (if metal is used) and buying more if you anticipate the need. In my colder region I prefer wood to metal.

The babies stay warmer. I also enjoy the ability to customize them. Depending on the doe, I may make a box that is a

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different size than standard if I know her preferences. I make the front a bit taller than bought boxes to keep the babies in until they are old enough to leave safely.

The downside is, of course, they don’t last as long as metal and are harder to disinfect to my satisfaction.

I’m hearing chatter from a few local clubs that they have high hopes of hosting shows later in the year. Let’s all cross our fingers that events allow this to occur.

Mae Swan

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District 8 Report “I have a Facebook district page, so if you are reading this and not currently a member of our NJWRC District 8 page, shoot me a message so I can add you.” ~Julie Aversa

Julie Aversa jtaversa@gmail.com

Regions Represented: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Manitoba & Ontario

TidBits. . .

Show Etiquette Stand back from the table while judging is going on. Do not discuss rabbits that are on the table. Do not lean on the judging coops or reach over for your rabbits.

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Hello fellow rabbit enthusiasts. This Fluff finds us still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and RVHD still having outbreaks. With little to no shows, I hope everyone has had the opportunity to fine tune their barns. Now is the time to evaluate your herd, cut back where you can, choose what you want to work on in your herd, and breed, breed, breed.

Hopefully once we are all vaccinated, we can get back to having shows everywhere. Currently as of this article being written, our Michigan Spring convention has been cancelled, along with Ohio Mini convention.

Nominating bids for board positions (odd numbered districts and President) are due by May 1st.

I have a Facebook district page, so if you are reading this and are not currently a member of our NJWRC district 8 page, shoot me a message so I can add you. Just a note you have to be a member of NJWRC to be invited to that page. I have had requests to add people, but they are not currently members.

In addition, a friendly reminder that if you have had any changes to your personal information--address, phone number, email address-We have not had a RVHD outbreak to contact myself or Doug Brown in our district yet, but it is wise to with these changes so that we can have a biosecurity program in place. continue to communicate with you.

Cheryl Loesch wrote a nice article in a previous Fluff issue. Now is a time I have heard from a lot of established to be very vigilant about transporters and new breeders that it is hard to also. Many are still traveling through find good, new stock. With Facebook and transporting rabbits from hot limiting what can be listed and such spots.

I would love to hear some ideas that We personally are taking the time to we could do to get stock into more thoroughly clean and go through our hands. barn. Declutter, clean, rearrange, Reminder that if you are able to and got through our herd. It has get to shows and have a big win to been enjoyable to get a reset to share! Please send me a photo via decide things to work on again. email at jtaversa@gmail.com.

I hope all who are travelling to May your bunnies be in coat and Nationals April 9-11 in Reno, NV your nest boxes be full. have a safe and wonderful trip.

Julie Aversa Some dates to remember: District 8 Representative Calling all high school seniors---April 1st is the deadline to enter your application for the NJWRC scholarship.

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National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club Memorial Scholarship Youth Scholarship Application

Up to two Scholarships will be awarded in an amount of $1,000. The application is due by April 1st. Please answer all the questions completely. The application needs to be typed in a separate document with question answered within a narrative format. Send applications by email to Angel LeSage at lesageswoolies@icloud.com and to NJWRC Secretary njwrcsecretary@ gmail.com. You will receive a conformation that the application was received.

Scholarship Recipients: • Must be a member of the NJWRC for a minimum of the last 2 years.

• Must be completing high school in the same year as applying for the scholarship.

• Must be planning on attending a college, trade school, or other type of education in the same year and planning to use the funds for school expenses.

• May only be awarded the NJWRC memorial scholarship one time.

• Will need to submit a completed application to the committee no later than April 1st of the year that the scholarship

is to be awarded.

• Need to have two letters of reference. The letters can be from a school officials (teachers), 4H or FFA advisors, etc.

Please include in the letter how this person knows you. These letters can be submitted separately to Angel LeSage at

lesageswoolies@icloud.com. In the email subject line put scholarship application.

Please answer all the following questions: • Name • Address • Home phone • Cell phone • E-Mail address Academic information: • High school attended?

• Graduation date?

• Grade point average?

• What are your two top subjects (favorite) in school?

• What college / trade school do you plan on attending?

• Have you selected a major?

• What are your educational goals? Please write a paragraph or more on your goals and how you decided on this

choice.

Other information: • Has raising rabbits made a difference in your life or helped you in someway with your educational goals you have set?

If yes, how?

• How long have you been raising rabbits?

• What successes have you had in raising and showing rabbits?

• Are you in 4H or FFA? • Do you raise any other animals? If Yes what?

• Do you have any other hobbies or participate in sports or belong to any other clubs.

• Tell us anything else you think we might be interested in about yourself.

Revised: November, 2018

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District 9 Report “Sunshine always brings a smile.” ~ Bill Miller

Bill Miller

rabbitcrossroads@aol.com

Regions Represented: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, ­Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC & All Other Foreign

I hope everyone is safe and enjoying time at home with family. Yesterday, posts came up on my social media feed from last year’s PaSRBA. It reminded me of how much life has changed. No 2021 PaSRBA! I always enjoy that show.

It has been nice to see posts of everyone’s wins at the few shows being held this year. Some of our members are traveling quite a distance to attend. I have been conservative with my outings and tried to stay a bit closer to home. It is fun to hear about everyone’s show success. I always enjoy messages letting me know that rabbits I have sold did well at a show.

The rabbit fancy has allowed me the good fortune to meet some amazing people. It is always nice to spend time with our local Wooly crew. I’m excited to visit with our D9 crew. A few local shows have been planned for Spring. Spring! I am already tired of Winter. Sunshine always brings a smile.

I have sent several pairs/trios off to

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newcomers. It will be nice to have more people get involved in the hobby. For those of you attending shows, promote our breed. Woolies are awesome.

Sell good ones. A nice win can hook someone on the breed. Show and breeding stock should be of high quality.

Too often, we watch as mediocre rabbits are put up on the table. Raise the bar.

Cull hard. When a rabbit you sold wins, it might not count in your Sweeps points.

Still, it paints the picture of the quality in your barn.

Years ago, I remember a breeder being upset that a dog she sold was winning over her “keepers” in the ring. I didn’t understand it. She was the breeder. The little dog’s wins should have brought her enormous pride.

I miss everyone. Be safe. I am forever thankful for the awesome folk in D9.

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younger rabbits. My mom encouraged me to pull him out again and consider adding him to my list.

I was pleasantly surprised to find he had blossomed and finished his coat beautifully in addition to maintaining really nice body condition! I was excited and humbled to win BOB and I appreciate judge Matt Bishop for recognizing him. I am truly thankful for my mom convincing me to bring him!

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YOUTH BEST OF OPPOSITE

CODY LANDIS & AFB’S BROOKE I had a lot of fun showing with the other youth breeders, and was very surprised when I won Youth BOSB with AFB’s Brooke in the National show under Judge Matt Bishop. She is a young broken black SR doe out of AFB’s Panda Bear x AFB’s Patty. Her sire AFB’s Panda Bear is the #3 Youth ROTY for 2019-2020. She has been doing very well on the show tables this fall and has 5 legs so far. She was The morning started out VERY cold and frosty. My BOSG Broken in the Open JW Specialty in Augusta, NJ mom was nice and let us hang out in the truck to stay on 10/25 which was really cool! warm. Thank goodness that we brought blankets, winter coats and gloves. Later, it got sunny and warm I want to congratulate Rachael Walkup on her Youth so it was a lot more fun to hang out with everyone BOB win at Nationals with her really nice Shaded SR Buck and Casey Roman with his Youth Best JR award. under the tents.

I hope that we get to see a lot of you at shows this 2020 has been a rough year for everyone, so being able to stay off NY’s quarantine list and going to JW Nationals was great. It was fun with everyone bringing tents and setting up together. I was so glad that my sister Ashley came too. We missed everyone who couldn’t be there and wish that more people could have come, but...Covid happened.

NJWRC Editorial • Breeder Spotlight: April & Kaitlyn Sefcik

BREEDER SPOTLIGHT FEATURED BREEDERS: APRIL & KAITLYN SEFCIK HOPEWELL RABBITRY In this column, we ask a breeder to answer questions about themselves, the breed and the hobby.

Breeder Spotlight: April and Kaitlyn Sefcik

Wooly was our breed.

Rabbitry Name: Hopewell Rabbitry Number of Holes: 50 Location: Struthers, Ohio

Our first mentor was Katie Inche, who was a successful youth and open breeder of woolies and AFLs. She helped Kait in getting and breeding her show stock. She always said show the best and keep your best brood stock. Katie is still a friend with Kaitlyn; both are busy with careers and family.

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At the moment, I am working on the chinchilla color. I have both blue/grey and brown eyed rabbits. I just love the color, but I still need to breed for conformation.

The most important goal for myself--and for all breeders-is to promote the hobby, our breeds and to help new people. After all, that is how we continue this hobby. Still, when the time comes that I need to leave this hobby and adventure, I pray that the friendships that I have made will always be a part of my adventures throughout the rest of my life. I also want to thank my husband Joe for being my support and my travel partner.

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We had a difficult time at one Convention, and it was Brenda that talked to Lindsay and told her to not let other people dictate her narrative. Lindsay was ready to sell out, and it was Brenda’s kindness that made her calm down. I have witnessed, too many times to count, when she has told Youth breeders that they could breed to ANY of her bucks if they wanted. We ourselves were told that while in youth. What a great thing to help and mentor and encourage youth to stay in breeding and showing. It is for this reason we are nominating Brenda Reilly for the Hall of Fame.

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NJWRC BOARD ELECTIONS: CANDIDATES NEEDED This year, elections will be held for President and District Reps of odd-numbered districts.

According to our CBL, the requirements to run for the positions are as follows:

To run, candidates must fill out the Nomination Petition form completely, with signatures from three All candidates for officer and director positions must members in good standing from your district. Also have been a member in good standing of the ARBA included should be a color photo (head and shouland NJWRC for at least one (1) year prior to nomina- ders) of yourself, and a short biography explaining tion and be 18 years of age or older. Candidates for why you are running for office, listing any applicable the office of President must have been a member, in experience, and detailing what you have to offer. good standing, of the NJWRC for a minimum of two This biography and photo will be printed in The Fluff. years before nomination, and have served on the Our elections take place in August. Elected and reNJWRC Board of Directors prior to their nomination elected board members start their terms at the finfor President. ish of the Annual Membership Meeting at the ARBA Convention.

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Open - Award of Excellence 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

Plc

Exhibitor Name / State

Dist

# Shws

Ttl Pts

Plc

Exhibitor/State

Dist #

# Shows

BOB/BOSB Pts

1

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

7

12

3711

1

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

9

718

2

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

12

3697

2

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

27

476

3

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

27

3689

4

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

9

3645

3

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

24

474

5

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

3

17

3603

4

Boulier, DeAnn & Niles - MI

8

7

366

5

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

12

302

6

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

14

3043

7

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

24

2815

6

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

9

287

8

Olson, Robin - NC

9

11

2135

7

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

14

277

9

Ayers, Laura - OH

8

15

1897

8

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

12

264

10

Moore, Sharon - IL

5

17

1865

11

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

3

1736

9

Miller, Bill - MD

9

5

262

12

Vara, Emily - WI

3

8

1688

10

Olson, Robin - NC

9

11

243

13

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

12

1683

11

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

3

17

221

14

Miller, Bill - MD

9

5

1652

12

More, Gail - OH

8

5

150

15

Lyons, Melanie & Yvonne - NY

7

5

1644

13

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

9

8

137

16

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

16

1438

14

Moore, Sharon - IL

5

17

132

17

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

9

8

1298

15

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

16

105

18

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

9

1296

16

Ayers, Laura - OH

8

15

99

19

Anderson, Grace & Sarah - KY

8

7

1062

17

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

5

88

20

Giordano, Sheila - IL

5

17

989

18

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

9

5

84

21

Boulier, DeAnn & Niles - MI

8

7

941

19

Pienta, Mallory - WI

3

9

68

22

Fields, Taylor - TX

4

6

836

20

Gustafson / Robertson, Meadow & Bethany - OR

1

3

65

23

Taylor, Kirsten - LA

6

8

762

21

Anderson, Grace & Sarah - KY

8

7

58

24

Pienta, Mallory - WI

3

9

750

22

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

7

12

50

25

Beirau, Gayle - IL

5

8

654

23

Fields, Taylor - TX

4

6

46

26

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

9

5

525

24

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

3

45

27

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

5

432

25

Gebelein, Sharon - MA

7

2

38

28

Freeman, Tracey & Tyrone - LA

6

11

420

Loesch, Cheryl - MN

3

4

38

29

McKie, Helen - NC

9

8

402

27

Williams / Austin, Kendra & Chase - TX

4

6

34

30

Williams / Austin, Kendra & Chase - TX

4

6

389

28

Neveu, Rashelle - MI

8

4

29

31

Gustafson / Robertson, Meadow & Bethany - OR

1

3

387

29

Halsell, Larissa - CA

2

2

28

32

More, Gail - OH

8

5

358

30

McConnell, Michaeline - CA

2

2

26

31

Giordano, Sheila - IL

5

17

22

33

Sefcik, April & Kaitlyn - OH

8

2

349

34

Bukovich, Izzy - MN

3

6

319

32

Reynolds, Lisa - AL

6

3

18

35

Kelly, Janelle - OR

1

3

317

33

McKie, Helen - NC

9

8

17

36

Wood, Laurie - OH

8

3

271

34

Brown, Chris - AL

6

5

12

37

Sheriner, Keysha - PA

9

7

253

38

Reeves, Ellen - OK

4

10

245

35

Freeman, Tracey & Tyrone - LA

6

11

11

39

Hanes, Amanda - NY

7

2

220

36

Hammond, Becky - AK

1

2

10

40

Neveu, Rashelle - MI

8

4

219

Seymour, Tracy - NV

2

3

10

41

Brown, Chris - AL

6

5

218

Henderson, Amber - CA

2

5

9

42

Reynolds, Lisa - AL

6

3

217

43

Loesch, Cheryl - MN

3

4

206

44

Jones, Sue - IN

8

5

191

45

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2

2

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5

6

9

40

Curtis, Erica - AK

1

2

8

41

Bukovich, Izzy - MN

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6

5

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Exhibitor, State

# Shows

District 8 Cont’d

Ttl Pts

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Gustafson / Robertson, Meadow & Bethany - OR

3

387

4

Boulier, DeAnn & Niles - MI

7

941

2

Kelly, Janelle - OR

3

317

5

More, Gail - OH

5

358

3

Hammond, Becky - AK

2

40

6

Sefcik, April & Kaitlyn - OH

2

349

4

Curtis, Erica - AK

2

32

7

Wood, Laurie - OH

3

271

8

Neveu, Rashelle - MI

4

219

DISTRICT 2:

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

5

432

9

Jones, Sue - IN

5

191

2

McConnell, Michaeline - CA

2

157

10

Achgill, Helene - IN

3

111

3

Robasciotti, Lori & Gillian - CA

5

117

11

Collins, Judy - OH

2

73

4

Halsell, Larissa - CA

2

112

12

Tetzlaff, Scott - MI

1

18

5

Henderson, Amber - CA

5

93

DISTRICT 9:

6

Seymour, Tracy - NV

3

73

1

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

14

3043

7

Henderson / Robasciotti, Amber & Lori - CA

5

64

2

Olson, Robin - NC

11

2135

8

Spotswood, Arielle - CA

2

21

3

Sherlock, Barb - PA

3

1736

4

Miller, Bill - MD

5

1652

DISTRICT 3:

# Shows

Ttl Pts

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

17

3603

5

Edder, Deidre - SC

16

1438

2

Vara, Emily - WI

8

1688

6

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

8

1298

3

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

12

1683

7

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

5

525

4

Neveu, Heather - WI

9

1296

8

McKie, Helen - NC

8

402

5

Pienta, Mallory - WI

9

750

9

Sheriner, Keysha - PA

7

253

6

Bukovich, Izzy - MN

6

319

7

Loesch, Cheryl - MN

4

206

8

Ziner, Dale - MN

2

23

DISTRICT 4:

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

24

2815

2

Fields, Taylor - TX

6

836

3

Williams / Austin, Kendra & Chase - TX

6

389

4

Reeves, Ellen - OK

10

245

5

Wolfe, Michael - TX

2

24

DISTRICT 5:

# Shows

Open - White Wool 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

Ttl Pts

Plc

Exhibitor / State

Dist

# Shows

Total Pts

1

Lyons, Melanie & Yvonne - NY

7

1

297

2

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

7

5

286

3

More, Gail - OH

8

3

192

4

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

13

189

5

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

3

139

6

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

5

107

7

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

1

33

1

Mezyk, Karen - IL

12

3697

8

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

2

14

2

Kneir, Brenda - MO

27

3689

9

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

2

12

3

Moore, Sharon - IL

17

1865

4

Giordano, Sheila - IL

17

989

5

Beirau, Gayle - IL

8

654

6

Tillery, Melissa - KS

6

111

7

Oldham, Christina - IL

2

83

DISTRICT 6:

# Shows

Open - Colored Wool 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21 Exhibitor / State

Ttl Pts

Dist

# Shows

Total Pts

1

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

7

5

1499

2

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

15

1049

3

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

5

304

4

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

9

5

300

5

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

2

187

1

Taylor, Kirsten - LA

8

762

2

Freeman, Tracey & Tyrone - LA

11

420

3

Brown, Chris - AL

5

218

4

Reynolds, Lisa - AL

3

217

6

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

3

183

109

7

McKie, Helen - NC

9

4

168

8

Lyons, Melanie & Yvonne - NY

7

1

135

9

Henderson, Amber - CA

2

4

96

10

Loesch, Cheryl - MN

3

2

69

11

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

9

1

60

12

Henderson / Robasciotti, Amber & Lori - CA

2`

5

58

13

Olson, Robin - NC

9

1

45

14

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

1

30

15

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

1

12

16

Halsell, Larissa - CA

2

1

6

5

Taylor, Brandon - LA

DISTRICT 7:

4 # Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

12

3711

2

Lyons, Melanie & Yvonne - NY

5

1644

3

Hanes, Amanda - NY

2

220

4

Gebelein, Sharon - MA

2

104

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Dist

Open - Jersey Wooly Rabbit of the Year 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21 Herd Pts

1

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

30

2

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

15

3

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

14

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

14

5

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

12

6

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

11

7

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

3

9

8

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

8

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

8

Moore, Sharon - IL

5

7

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

7

Olson, Robin - NC

9

7

10

13

15

Plc/Ear #

Var/Sex

Owner/State

1

BH

Bkn B

2

DO

3

Dist

# Shows

ROTY Pts

Boulier, DeAnn & Niles - MI

8

6

366

Bkn B

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

10

295

BM

Bkn D

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

2

259

4

FBDT1

Ag D

Olson, Robin - NC

9

4

206

5

AB5

Ag D

Miller, Bill - MD

9

2

166

6

X2

Bkn B

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

5

160

7

M492

Self B

More, Gail - OH

8

2

150

8

HD2

Ag D

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

3

145

9

MC1

Self D

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

3

137

10

MISS

Bkn D

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

1

133

11

LH

Bkn D

Kneir, Brenda - MO

5

4

132

12

TK

Self D

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

3

112

WLPC4

Bkn D

Miller, Bill - MD

9

3

108

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

9

6

13

Miller, Bill - MD

9

6

14

CA

Tan B

Ayers, Laura - OH

8

3

99

Boulier, DeAnn & Niles - MI

8

5

15

B21

Tan D

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

1

91

Gustafson / Robertson, Meadow & Bethany - OR

1

5

16

EK

Bkn D

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

1

90

17

LB

Self B

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

2

85

GR

Tan B

Neveu, Heather - WI

3

2

85

19

3B12

Bkn B

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

2

84

20

77

Bkn D

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

3

3

78

21

WENDY

Self D

Reilly / Ringelstetter, Brenda & Christi - WI

3

2

76

22

HM

Self D

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

1

75

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

9

5

Williams / Austin, Kendra & Chase - TX

4

5

19

Pienta, Mallory - WI

3

4

20

Ayers, Laura - OH

8

3

More, Gail - OH

8

3

Neveu, Rachelle - MI

8

3

Anderson, Grace & Sarah - KY

8

2

23

LCY

Self D

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

2

69

Brown, Chris - AL

6

2

24

GUNNER

Shad B

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

1

67

Buell / Forward, Steven & Connie - NY

7

2

25

VHCO

Bkn B

Cartwright, Rebecca - MN

3

4

66

26

CM

Bkn B

Deer, Terri & Steve - NC

9

2

65

KDU

Bkn B

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

5

65

23

33

Curtis, Erica - AK

1

2

Fields, Taylor - TX

4

2

Halsell, Larissa - CA

2

2

007

Tan B

Edder, Deidre - SC

9

5

64

Hammond, Becky - AK

1

2

3L

Self B

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

2

64

Loesch, Cheryl - MN

3

2

G

Shad B

Robasciotti, Lori - CA

2

3

64

McConnell, Michaeline - CA

2

2

31

SIM

Shad D

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

1

59

ES

Blkn D

Pienta, Mallory - WI

3

2

54

28

Tillery, Melissa - KS

5

2

32

Freeman, Tracey & Tyrone - LA

6

1

33

3B46

Bkn B

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

2

48

Gebelein, Sharon - MA

7

1

34

WLPC4

Ag D

Moerbe, Kathy - TX

4

3

47

Giordano, Sheila - IL

5

1

35

TUNA

Self B

Fields, Taylor - TX

4

1

46

36

F2

Tan D

Anderson, Grace & Sarah - KY

8

1

45

BB253

Self B

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

1

45

CMP

Bkn D

Gustafson / Robertson, Meadow & Bethany - OR

1

2

42

FF

Tan B

Moore, Sharon - IL

5

2

42

CR2

Shad B

Przybylowski, Christy & Katrina - PA

9

1

42

CFMB

Shad B

Turley, Rose Marie - NJ

9

1

42

WTK

Self D

Aversa, Lindsay & Julie - MI

8

1

40

AF468

Self D

Mezyk, Karen - IL

5

1

40

Henderson, Amber - CA

2

1

McKie, Helen - NC

9

1

Reynolds, Lisa - AL

6

1

Seymour, Tracy - NV

2

1

Sherlock, Barb - PA

9

1

38

42

T h e

F l u f f

38

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2 0 2 1

Youth - Overall Points

Youth - Award of Excellence

2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

Plc

Exhibitor / State

2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

Dist

# Shows

Ttl Pnts

1

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

20

4115

2

Landis, Cody - PA

9

15

2814

3

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

23

2563

4

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

18

2007

5

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

16

6

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

7

Daniel, Evan - MS

8

Plc

Exhibitor / State

Dist

# Shows

BOB / BOSB Pts

1

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

20

793

2

Landis, Cody - PA

9

15

384

3

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

18

319

4

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

23

253

1657

5

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

19

139

19

1621

6

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

16

115

6

14

1008

7

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

14

90

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

9

8

584

8

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

9

8

76

9

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

9

72

9

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

9

556

10

Reker, Carson - MO

5

9

32

10

Neighbours, Sky - WI

3

18

410

11

Martinson, Talia - MN

3

4

28

11

Reker, Carson - MO

5

9

391

12

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

5

27

12

Byers, Max & Jocelyn - IN

8

3

315

13

Curletto, Bettina & Alessandro - CA

2

5

21

13

Wood, Carlie - OH

8

5

314

14

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

2

4

16

14

Jusko, Tayler - NY

7

2

285

15

Auld, Kayla - OK

4

4

13

15

Smith, Bianca - FL

6

5

246

Neighbours, Sky - WI

3

18

13

40

Curtis, Erica - AK

1

2

8

16

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

5

219

41

Bukovich, Izzy - MN

3

6

5

17

Martinson, Talia - MN

3

4

181

18

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

2

4

120

19

Bedell, Zoe - TX

4

6

80

20

Junokas, Glorianna - CA

2

2

76

21

Curletto, Bettina & Alessandro - CA

2

5

69

22

Williams, Autumn Marie - TX

4

4

58

23

Wright, Faith - WI

3

2

50

24

Auld, Kayla - OK

4

4

49

25

Kelly, Cheyanna - OR

1

3

38

26

Taylor, Raelyn - LA

6

2

33

27

Hoag, Amelia - NY

7

2

32

28

Isbell, Abigail - OK

4

3

24

29

Tillery, Haley - KS

5

2

18

30

DeSelm, Sophie - MI

8

2

12

Jaeger, Magdelene - TX

4

2

12

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Youth - Overall Points by District

Youth -Herdsman

2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

District 1 1

Exhibitor, State Kelly, Cheyanna - OR

DISTRICT 2: Exhibitor, State

2020-2021 As of 2/14/21

# Shows

Ttl Pts

3

38

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Curletto, Bettina - CA

5

219

2

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

4

120

3

Junokas, Glorianna - CA

2

76

4

Curletto, Bettina & Alessandro - CA

DISTRICT 3:

Exhibitor, State

5

69

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Wallock, Makayla - WI

23

2563

2

Neighbours, Sky - WI

18

410

3

Martinson, Talia - MN

4

181

4

Wright, Faith - WI

2

50

DISTRICT 4:

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Boling, Carlie - TX

16

1657

2

Bedell, Zoe - TX

6

80

3

Williams, Autumn Marie - TX

4

58

4

Auld, Kayla - OK

4

49

5

Isbell, Abigail - OK

3

24

6

Jaeger, Magdelene - TX

2

12

DISTRICT 5:

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Withrich, Addison - MO

19

1621

2

Reker, Carson - MO

9

391

3

Tillery, Haley - KS

2

18

DISTRICT 6:

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Daniel, Evan - MS

14

1008

2

Smith, Bianca - FL

5

246

3

Taylor, Raelyn - LA

2

33

DISTRICT 7:

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Jusko, Tayler - NY

2

285

2

Hoag, Amelia - NY

2

DISTRICT 8:

Exhibitor, State

1

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

2

Place Exhibitor, State

Dist

Herd Pts

1

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

26

2

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

22

3

Landis, Cody - PA

9

17

4

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

13

5

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

9

6

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

8

7

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

7

8

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

6

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

6

10

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

9

5

11

Reker, Carson - MO

5

3

12

Auld, Kayla - OK

4

2

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

2

2

Curletto, Bettina & Alessandro - CA

2

2

Martinson, Talia - MN

3

2

Neighbours, Sky - WI

3

2

16

Youth - White Wool 2020-2021 As of Plc

Exhibitor / State

Dist

# Shows

Total Pts

32

1

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

9

3

60

# Shows

Ttl Pts

20

4115

2

Martinson, Talia - MN

3

2

40

Smetzer, Hope - OH

18

2007

3

Reker, Carson - MO

5

3

24

3

Byers, Max & Jocelyn - IN

3

315

4

Wood, Carlie - OH

5

314

5

DeSelm, Sophie - MI

2

12

DISTRICT 9:

Exhibitor, State

# Shows

Ttl Pts

1

Landis, Cody - PA

15

2814

2

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

8

584

3

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

556

Youth - Colored Wool 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21 Plc

Exhibitor / State

Dist

# Shows

1

Reker, Carson - MO

5

274

2

Landis, Cody - PA

9

256

3

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

9

237

4

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

176

5

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

103

6

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

24

7

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

18

8

Jaeger, Magdelene - TX

4

6

Smith, Bianca - FL

6

6

T h e

F l u f f

Total Pts

40

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2 0 2 1

Youth - Jersey Wooly Rabbit of the Year 2020-2021 As of 2/14/21 Dist

# Shows

ROTY Pts

Plc/Ear #

Var/Sex

Owner/State

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

6

197

28

KLE

Self D

Self D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

7

187

29

GG

AF435

Bkn B

Landis, Cody - PA

9

3

163

4

SUB

Bkn B

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

4

145

5

AF387

Bkn B

Landis, Cody - PA

9

6

142

6

C40

Self B

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

3

127

7

TT186

AOV B

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

3

8

BT

AOV B

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

9

RV1

Bkn D

Dinsmore, Paige - VA

10

BWE

Ag D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

11

HDB

Tan B

2W 13

Dist

# Shows

ROTY Pts

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

1

24

Bkn D

Reker, Carson - MO

5

1

23

SHORT

Self B

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

1

23

31

PH

Self B

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

1

22

32

TG

Ag B

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

1

21

33

TG2

Self B

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

1

20

119

34

RL

Bkn D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

1

18

1

87

35

MF1

Shad D

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

2

17

9

3

76

36

GN

Ag D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

1

16

8

2

62

37

Q39

Ag B

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

2

15

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

3

51

SWISS

Shad D

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

1

15

Ag B

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

3

51

A

Tan D

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

1

13

LR

Self D

Smetzer, Hope - OH

8

1

50

Q71

Tan D

Curletto, Bettina & Alessandro - CA

2

1

13

14

BB

Self B

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

2

49

3T

Ag D

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

1

13

15

TBLC1

AOV D

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

2

48

HDX

Tan B

Neighbours, Sky - WI

3

1

13

16

AF448

Bkn D

Landis, Cody - PA

9

5

47

SOP

Shad B

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

1

12

LVR

Bkn B

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

3

47

PF

Self D

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

2

2

12

18

BW4

Tan D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

2

45

SAS

Self B

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

1

12

19

FV2

Self D

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

2

42

TY

Ag D

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

1

12

20

SE

Shad D

DeSelm, Madelyn - MI

8

2

36

BB2

Self B

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

1

12

21

JRPO

Tan B

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

2

35

ZEUS

Self B

Auld, Kayla - OK

4

1

9

22

TAATH

Self D

Withrich, Addison - MO

5

2

33

GN1

Bkn B

Reker, Carson - MO

5

1

9

23

AF444

Tan B

Landis, Cody - PA

9

1

32

CUYU

Bkn D

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

1

9

24

SMK

Shad B

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

1

31

Q60

Ag B

Curletto, Bettina - CA

2

1

7

25

GC

Ag D

Martinson, Talia - MN

3

1

28

LHH

Ag D

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

3

28

27

BB7

Tan B

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

2

26

28

KLE

Self D

Wallock, Makayla - WI

3

1

24

Plc/Ear #

Var/Sex

Owner/State

1

H51

Self B

2

C

3

T h e

F l u f f

39

43

48

51

41

MA2

Ag B

Daniel, Evan - MS

6

1

7

53

RQ1

Shad D

Boling, Carlie - TX

4

1

6

54

RE

Tan B

Crawford, Jasmine & Jace - CA

2

1

4

55

BC1

Ag B

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

1

2

LHRH

Tan B

Walkup, Rachael - PA

9

1

2

W i n t e r

2 0 1 8 -

1 9

NJWRC 19/20 Season (Runs 7/1/20 - 6/30/21) NJWRC Sanction #

0/Y

A/S

Show Date

Host Club

Location

NJWRC Sanction #

0/Y

A/S

Show Date

Host Club

Location

S0263-O0S

O

S

10/09/20

Kudzu Kountry Wooly Club

TN, Knoxville

P9314-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

Blackland Prairie RBA #A

TX, Fort Worth

S0264-Y0S

Y

S

10/09/20

Kudzu Kountry Wooly Club

TN, Knoxville

R2176-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

Blackland Prairie RBA #B

TX, Fort Worth

S0180-O0S

O

S

10/09/20

Louisiana Jersey Wooly BA

TN, Knoxville

P9315-Y0A

Y

A

10/31/20

Blackland Prairie RBA #A

TX, Fort Worth

S0181-Y0S

Y

S

10/09/20

Louisiana Jersey Wooly BA

TN, Knoxville

R2177-Y0A

Y

A

10/31/20

Blackland Prairie RBA #B

TX, Fort Worth

S0594-O0A

O

A

11/01/20

California R&CS #B

NV, Reno

R9462-O0A

O

A

11/01/20

California R&CS #C

NV, Reno

R2721-O0A

O

A

11/06/20

East Texas RBA #A

TX, Mesquite

R2722-Y0A

O

A

11/06/20

East Texas RBA #A

TX, Mesquite

R3081-O0A

O

A

11/07/20

Rocket City RC #A

AL, New Market

R3083-O0A

O

A

11/07/20

Rocket City RC #B

AL, New Market

R2723-O0A

O

A

11/07/20

East Texas RBA #B

TX, Mesquite

R2725-O0A

O

A

11/07/20

East Texas RBA #C

TX, Mesquite

R2724-Y0A

Y

A

11/07/20

East Texas RBA #B

TX, Mesquite

R2726-Y0A

Y

A

11/07/20

East Texas RBA #C

TX, Mesquite

S0457-O0S

O

S

11/07/20

Wooly Lovers of Texas

TX, Longview

S0458-Y0S

Y

S

11/07/20

Wooly Lovers of Texas

TX, Longview

P6485-O9A

O

A

11/08/20

River Bend RBA #1

IA, Maquoketa

P6487-O9A

O

A

11/08/20

River Bend RBA #2

IA, Maquoketa

P6486-Y0A

Y

A

11/08/20

River Bend RBA #1

IA, Maquoketa

R2806-O0A

O

A

11/08/20

Blennerhassett RC #A

OH, Marietta

R2808-O0A

O

A

11/08/20

Blennerhassett RC #B

OH, Marietta

R3072-O0A R3074-O0A S0155-O0A

O O O

A A A

10/10/20 10/10/20 10/10/20

Southern States RCS #A Southern States RCS #B Southern States RCS #C

TX, Knoxville TX, Knoxville TX, Knoxville

R3073-Y0A

Y

A

10/10/20

Southern States RCS #A

TX, Knoxville

R3075-Y0A

Y

A

10/10/20

Southern States RCS #B

TX, Knoxville

S0156-Y0A

Y

A

10/10/20

Southern States RCS #C

TX, Knoxville

R0731-O9S

O

S

10/17/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders

NY, Ithaca

R0732-Y9S

Y

S

10/17/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders

NY, Ithaca

S0393-O0S

O

S

10/17/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders #A

NY, Ithaca

S0395-O0S

O

S

10/17/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders #B

NY, Ithaca

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders #A

NY, Ithaca

S0394-Y0S

Y

S

10/17/20

S0396-Y0S

Y

S

10/17/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders #B

NY, Ithaca

P8866-O0A

O

A

10/24/20

Garden State RCBA #A

NJ, Augusta

R2807-Y0A

Y

A

11/08/20

Blennerhassett RC #A

OH, Marietta

P8868-O0A

O

A

10/24/20

Garden State RCBA #B

NJ, Augusta

R2809-Y0A

Y

A

11/08/20

Blennerhassett RC #B

OH, Marietta

P8867-Y0A

Y

A

10/24/20

Garden State RCBA #A

NJ, Augusta

S0388-O0A

O

A

11/13/20

Lousiana RBA #A

LA, West Monroe

S0390-O0A

O

A

11/14/20

Lousiana RBA #B

LA, West Monroe

P8869-Y0A

Y

A

10/24/20

Garden State RCBA #B

NJ, Augusta

P8852-O0A

O

A

11/14/20

Coastal Plain RBA #A

NC, Smithfield

S0356-O0A

O

A

10/25/20

New Jersey State R&CBA #A

NJ, Augusta

S0358-O0A

O

A

10/25/20

New Jersey State R&CBA #B

NJ, Augusta

P8854-O0A

O

A

11/14/20

Coastal Plain RBA #C

NC, Smithfield

S0357-Y0A

Y

A

10/25/20

New Jersey State R&CBA #A

NJ, Augusta

P8850-O0A

O

A

11/14/20

Eastern Carolina RBA #B

NC, Smithfield

S0359-Y0A

O

A

10/25/20

New Jersey State R&CBA #B

NJ, Augusta

R0976-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Central Coast RC #A

CA, King City

S0402-O0S

O

S

10/15/20

North East Jersey Wooly Breeders

NJ, Augusta

R0978-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Central Coast RC #B

CA, King City

R1189-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Decatur RBA #A

GA, Perry

S0588-O0A

O

A

10/24/20

California R&CS #A

OR, Rickreall

R1191-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Decatur RBA #B

GA, Perry

S0590-O0AR

O

A

10/24/20

California R&CS #B

OR, Rickreall

R1193-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Decatur RBA #C

GA, Perry

S0592-O0AR

O

A

10/24/20

California R&CS #C

OR, Rickreall

R1837-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Sunflower RBA

KS, Wichita

S0485-O0S

O

S

10/30/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA

IN, Danville

R1838-Y0A

Y

A

11/21/20

Sunflower RBA

KS, Wichita

S0486-Y0S

Y

S

10/30/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA

IN, Danville

S0203-O0A

O

A

11/21/20

Windy Plains RBA

KS, Wichita

S0211-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IN, Danville

S0204-Y0A

Y

A

11/21/20

Windy Plains RBA

KS, Wichita

S0213-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IN, Danville

R1863-O0A

O

A

11/27/20

Alamo Area RC #A

TX, Seguin

S0215-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #C

IN, Danville

R1864-Y0A

Y

A

11/27/20

Alamo Area RC #A

TX, Seguin

S0212-Y0A

Y

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IN, Danville

R1321-O0A

O

A

11/28/20

Pike-Gibson RBA #A

IN, Bonneville

S0214-Y0A

Y

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IN, Danville

R1323-O0A

O

A

11/28/20

Pike-Gibson RBA #B

IN, Bonneville

S0216-Y0A

O

A

10/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #C

IN, Danville

R1865-O0A

O

A

11/28/20

Alamo Area RC #B

TX, Seguin

S0586-O0A

O

A

10/31/20

California R&CS #A

NV, Reno

R1867-O0A

O

A

11/28/20

Alamo Area RC #C

TX, Seguin

R1866-Y0A

Y

A

11/28/20

Alamo Area RC #B

T h e

F l u f f

42

S p r i n g

TX, Seguin

2 0 2 1

NJWRC 19/20 Season (Runs 7/1/20 - 6/30/21) NJWRC Sanction #

0/Y

A/S

Show Date

Host Club

Location

NJWRC Sanction #

0/Y

A/S

Show Date

Host Club

Location

R1868-Y0A

Y

A

11/28/20

Alamo Area RC #C

TX, Seguin

S0696-O0A

O

A

12/13/20

California R&CS #E

CA, Red Bluff

R1578-O0A

O

A

12/04/20

Texas RBA #A

TX, Killeen

R2871-Y0A

Y

A

12/13/20

California R&CS #C

CA, Red Bluff

R1579-Y0A

Y

A

12/04/20

Texas RBA #A

TX, Killeen

R2362-Y0A

Y

A

12/13/20

California R&CS #D

CA, Red Bluff

R1341-O0A

O

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IL, Sumner

R1343-O0A

O

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IL, Sumner

S0434-O0A

O

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #C

IL, Sumner

R1342-Y0A

Y

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IL, Sumner

R1344-Y0A

Y

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IL, Sumner

S0435-Y0A

Y

A

12/19/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #C

IL, Sumner

S0540-O0A

O

A

12/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IL, Sumner

S0542-O9A

O

A

12/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IL, Sumner

R2441-O0A

O

A

12/05/20

Missouri State RPA #A

MO, Sedalia

R2442-Y0A

Y

A

12/05/20

Missouri State RPA #A

MO, Sedalia

R1580-O0A

O

A

12/05/20

Texas RBA #B

TX, Killeen

R1582-O0A

O

A

12/05/20

Texas RBA #C

TX, Killeen

R1581-Y0A

Y

A

12/05/20

Texas RBA #B

TX, Killeen

R1583-Y0A

Y

A

12/05/20

Texas RBA #C

TX, Killeen

R2443-O0A

O

A

12/06/20

Missouri State RPA #B

MO, Sedalia

S0541-Y0A

Y

A

12/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #A

IL, Sumner

R2444-Y0A

Y

A

12/06/20

Missouri State RPA #B

MO, Sedalia

S0543-Y0A

Y

A

12/31/20

Rabbit Renegades RBA #B

IL, Sumner

S0692-O0A

O

A

12/11/20

California R&CS #A

CA, Red Bluff

S0068-O0A

O

A

01/15/21

Mid-Tex RBA #A

TX, Killeen

S0693-O0A

O

A

12/12/20

California R&CS #B

CA, Red Bluff

S0069-Y0A

Y

A

01/15/21

Mid-Tex RBA #A

TX, Killeen

S0694-O0A

O

A

12/12/20

California R&CS #C

CA, Red Bluff

S0070-O0A

O

A

01/16/21

Mid-Tex RBA #B

TX, Killeen

R2358-Y0A

Y

A

12/12/20

California R&CS #A

CA, Red Bluff

S0072-O0A

O

A

01/16/21

Mid-Tex RBA #C

TX, Killeen

R2364-Y0A

Y

A

12/12/20

California R&CS #B

CA, Red Bluff

S0071-Y0A

Y

A

01/16/21

Mid-Tex RBA #B

TX, Killeen

S0741-O0S

O

S

12/12/20

Pacific Coast Wooly RC

CA, Red Bluff

S0073-Y0A

Y

A

01/16/21

Mid-Tex RBA #C

TX, Killeen

S0695-O0A

O

A

12/13/20

California R&CS #D

CA, Red Bluff

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