Located at ...

MSU Pavilion for
Agriculture & Livestock Education
4301 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emergency Contact Number:
517-290-0891

 

President's Welcome

I wish to personally welcome everyone to MSU and our Annual Convention & Show. The one weekend we look back at the past year to honor the achievements and contributions of our members. We also begin a new year with much enthusiasm for the future. This is a time to renew old friendships and a wonderful time to make many new friendships as we spend time with our extended rabbit family.

This year we begin our weekend with an expanded Rabbit School on Friday. The School will begin in the afternoon. This very informative activity is open to all adults and youth and the presentations will benefit breeders of all ages and experience levels. Through the generosity of our sponsors: ARBA District 8 - Director Terry Fender, copies of the information presented will be given to all attendees. There is no charge for this event, and we encourage you to preregister so we will know how many copies to have available. We are very pleased to have these very distinguished ARBA Judges: Eric Stewart, ARBA Executive. Director; Terry Fender, ARBA District 8 Director; Scott Wiebensohn, ARBA Internet Response Committee; Ruth Ann Bell, Judges Education Committee; Pam Jones, ARBA Standards Committee; and Willis Plank, ARBA Show Rules Committee. A complete schedule and registration form is included in the catalog. I hope that you will make plans to attend as your continued support is necessary to keep this activity as a part of our weekend.

On Saturday we have our Convention Rabbit Show, plus judging for some of the breeds from the Split Show, during the day with plenty of time left over that evening to enjoy the company of friends and family at the Annual Banquet. For the past three years we have had the privilege of using the University Club of MSU, attached to our headquarters hotel, for our banquet. The format remains a plated meal. Make your reservations early as the number attending this wonderful activity has doubled from the year 2008 and has increased each year since.

On Sunday we have judging for the remainder of the breeds in the All Breed Split Show - Show B and another All Breed Show - Show C.

Again this year we will have a Photo Contest and the MSRBYA has added an Educational Contest. Details are listed elsewhere in this catalog and on our website.

It is through the efforts of your show committee and your officers who have given countless hours of their time, that we have a successful and enjoyable Convention weekend. I hope you will take a moment to personally express your appreciation for their efforts. This is the only payment they receive for their hard work.

I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing in the fellowship and friendly competition. Please take time to read the rules and event schedule and familiarize yourself with the deadlines and changes. Make your show selections and get ready head to East Lansing March 2th - 4th. This is going to be another fantastic MSRBA Convention.

Jane