Vice President's Report

“If you have never been to a national show, I highly recommend attending.”

~ Angel LeSage

Convention looked like it was great! Congratulations to all the winners. I am sorry I could not make it, but it seemed like everyone got into the groove with their rabbits and the show. For me, I have many wonderful memories of Convention and the people I have met. Knowing breeders and seeing them at convention, over the years, has been a highlight for me and this is, in part, why I show; it’s the people plus the bunnies. There is nothing like Convention (or Nationals) to give you a chance to meet some of the best breeders in the country, and to talk rabbits for hours. I don’t know about you, but my family doesn't like me to talk too much about rabbits. If you never have been to a national show, I highly recommend attending.

Convention planning starts way in advance of Convention. You would be surprised how much there is to do to get ready. Most of the planning falls onto the President and she begins discussion with the board, deciding what is needed and then recruits for help with some of the big activities, as well as, reaching out to membership for needed help. Most jobs are not that hard, it just takes a little time and follow through. I think the club runs best when it’s run collectively, utilizing everyone’s talents. I know that we’ve got many skilled members out there who would be embraced by membership should they want to step forward to serve the club. Please consider offering your talents for the planning of next year’s show. You need to start thinking about helping in July - August, check with your district director and/or the president to see what you could do to help. Cheryl worked hard this year to rethink how the booth should run and to simplify it, and trying to make it less about selling and more a place to touch base for members. If there is something you would like at the booth, please step forward to help make it happen. So, when convention rolls around next year, we would love to have more help, because the more help we have the more we can do as a club.

At the end of every Convention there are new district directors starting their terms. Those wrapping up on the board are Meadow Sultan, Haley Jewell, and Bill Miller. Thank you all for your participation, input and thoughts while on the board. In addition, I want to welcome new board members Bethany Robert-

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Angel LeSage lesageswoolies@icloud.com

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