PaSRBA Convention

February 7-8, 2009

Congratulations to Ruth Ann and Brian Bell on the birth of their son born February 2, 2008.  Little Levi Bell weighed in at a whopping 9 lbs 9 oz and measured 21 1/4" long!  We wish the Bell family all the best!

Our convention was featured on the cover of Lebanon Daily News Valley Life and included pictures of Alex Stepnoski's Youth BIS English Angora, Daulton Lape with one of his Dwarf Hotot's and ARBA Judge Roger Cota.

Once again we had a record number of entries for Convention 2008!                                 

     A huge thank you goes out to all who helped to make this convention a success.  A special thank you to those who stepped in to help in Brian's absence. 

    The Annual Membership Meeting was held early Sunday morning February 3, 2008.  Thanks to the many who attended.

   You may read the new draft of the Constitution and By-Laws

      An exciting change for next year will be the opening of the new south hall with 25,000 sq feet of space!  The south hall is more than double the space in the east hall where the youth now exhibit!   

     The National ARBA Convention in D9 Organizational Meeting will be held March 3, 2008 in York, PA. 

   The next membership meeting will be held May 18, 2008 in Carlisle, PA.

Saturday Open - Rabbit

Best in Show - Rogers & Brown

Best 6-Class - Rogers & Brown

Best 4-Class - Netherland Dwarf - Kathy Flarey

Sunday Open - Rabbit

Best in Show - New Zealand - W. Gardhouse

Best 6-Class - New Zealand - W. Gardhouse

Best 4-Class -  Mini Lop - Howman Family

Saturday Youth - Rabbit

Best in Show - New Zealand - Hannah Means

Best 6-Class - New Zealand - Hannah Means

Best 4-Class - Florida White - Robert Vaerwyck

Sunday Youth - Rabbit

Best In Show - English Angora - Alex Stepnoski

Best 6-Class - New Zealand - Hannah Means

Best 4-Class - English Angora - Alex Stepnoski

     This was the second year for the youth auction and once again we had many generous donations of beautiful baskets and other items.  All proceeds from the auction benefit the PaSRBA youth.  The Fertility hex sign, purchased by Eric Stewart last year, who then gave it to Brian and Ruth Ann (which reportedly was under the seat of their van for the last year) made its appearance again and was purchased by ?????    Hmmm... Maybe that hex sign really does work!!  

     Thanks to the efforts of Richard Vaerewyck, the youth had their own dance this year after the Banquet.  It was a huge success.  Many attended and had a fantastic time dancing to the music played by our very own DJ, Dana Lape!  This just may become an annual event!

The picture may not be very clear but here's proof that Richard can dance!!