Election Candidates

NJWRC Club Information • 2020 Election Candidate Bios

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2021 ELECTION

ELECTION CAMPAIGN BIOGRAPHIES

Each year, we have elections for some of the board positions. This year, we will be voting for odd-numbered District Directors, and President. Ballots will be sent out in August, returned by September 1st, and candidates will take up their positions following the General Membership Meeting at Convention in October.

Below are short bios for those candidates who met the requirements to run for election.

I am Cheryl Loesch, and I’m running for a second term as President of the NJWRC. I was previously the Vice President for two terms, and D3 Director before that. Over the years, I have served as Chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Managing Editor for the Fluff, a member of the Standards Committee, and have volunteered many, many hours at Conventions and for other club needs. I’ve also had the pleasure of being President for a local Specialty Club, the Great Plains Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club. That club is gearing up to host its 4th Nationals for the NJWRC. I have been the president during three of those Nationals.

Most of you know that I came into this hobby through my child, as many of us have. He showed in youth starting in 2008, and we learned together about this breed. In 2012, I started with my own small herd, and by the next year, Pi Hollows was my rabbitry entirely. Once we got started with that one little Wooly, there was no turning back. I am deeply committed to bettering this breed, and to stewarding the club to the best of my ability. I thank you for your past support, and for considering me for the future.

District 1 Candidate: Bethany Robinson

Hello NJWRC members! My name is Bethany Robertson and I am running for the District 1 representative. Some of you may already know me from my role as the club historian. I have been raising rabbits for most of my life, and Jersey Woolies hold a special place in my heart. Being born into rabbits, I grew up at shows, participating in 4H and FFA events in my youth, and now I get to raise my kids in this wonderful hobby! I may be a little biased, but I think Woolies are the best and our club members are even better.

My love for the hobby and passion for the breed push me to help as much as I can and I truly enjoy being a part of this great club.

District 1 Candidate: Bethany Robinson

My name is Izzy Bukovich and I am located in Central Minnesota. I am beyond excited to be running for your D3 Rep this year. While I have only been raising rabbits for a few short years, I am dedicated to the improvement and promotion of our beloved Woolies! I look forward to what the future holds for our club and our breed!

District 3 Candidate: Izzy Bukovich

My name is Brenda Kneir. I am seeking re-election as District 5 director. My husband Mark raises Crème d’Argent, and Grandson Carson Reker raises Polish. Carson also has a small herd of Woolies.

I started raising Jersey Woolies in 2016 just for fun and had no idea how involved I would become. Since then, I have been passionate about raising and promoting this wonderful breed. I

Hello District 7! I have had the great privilege of serving this district the last couple of years. More than half of that time has been under the Covid era. One thing this whole tragedy has shown is how resilient, supportive and kind our Wooly community is.

This Autumn will mark 30 years since I bought my first Wooly. It’s been a wonderful adventure and introduced me to so many amazing people. I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to pay back some of what I’ve been given by serving in this position and I hope I’ve earned your vote for a second term.

District 3 Candidate: Izzy Bukovich

District 7 Candidate: Mae Swan

Not Pictured: District 9 Candidate Michelle Landis

Hello D9 Jersey Wooly Breeders. My name is Michelle Landis and I am honored to be running for your D9 Director. I have meet so many wonderful breeders in our district, and am excited to get to represent you in our National Breed club. I grew up raising approximately 100 meat rabbits with my older brother and my Dad. We didn’t show them as we were raising them for meat. It was a lot of work, but I treasure all of the fun and memories that I have from it. I have been the lucky show mom for my kids Ashley and Cody since we started in rabbits in 2011. They have raised and shown many breeds over the years, but Jersey Woolies stole our hearts from the beginning and have been here ever since. In Jan 2021, Cody and I decided to split the rabbitry and I started showing in Open for the first time in February. I am absolutely loving getting to show alongside so many amazing breeders that I also am blessed to call my friends.

We have been members of ARBA and NJWRC for over 10 years. We also are members of PaSRBA and I am the Treasurer & Show Secretary for the North East Jersey Wooly Breeders club. I have been the 4H Assistant Leader to Christy Przybylowski in Carrot Crunchers Rabbit & Cavy Club for over 5 years. I love getting to help our youth learn more about rabbits and sharing in their excitement for this amazing hobby.