2025 ARBA Convention
Information Specifically for the NSFRC at the convention
Information for Convention and NSFRC

NSFRC invites you to visit the Booth: November 14 to 19, 2025
- A must see spectacular booth design theme around Return to Glory!
- NSFRC Merchandise for Sale – Shirts, Aprons, Stickers, Patches, etc.
- NSFRC Raffle with donated items from members, Raffle closes at Tuesday at 1 pm and tickets will be drawn for winning items
- Information about the breed, the club and its history
- Membership forms for folks interested in joining the club
- Youth Activity
- Youth contests
- Information on 2026 SF Nationals in Dalton, GA
- Silver Fox Showcase
NSFRC Convention Merchandise
The NSFRC Marketing committee is pleased to offer NSFRC merchandise to visitors. We will have in limited quantities several items with the new NSFRC logo available and a item to celebrate the 102th ARBA convention.- New Convention Merchandise Presale
- NSFRC Logo Vinyl Sticker - 3" diameter - $3.00
- NSFRC Logo Enamel Pins - 1.25" diameter - $5.00
- NSFRC 100th Vinyl Sticker - 3" width - $1.00
- NSFRC Embroidered Logo Patch- $3.00
- NSFRC Printed Logo Patch - $1.00
- NSFRC FoxCon Tumbler - $20
- NSFRC Logo Apron - $25
- NSFRC Prior year Tshirts all $1.00

Silver Fox Judging: TBA - Sunday, November 16 8 am OR Monday, November 17 7 am
- The Silver Fox breed Open will start at 8 am and will be judged by Mary Ellen Stamets
- Youth SF judging following Open SF judged by Shaun Smith
- Hannah Yost, Risa Bayliff and Kara Perez will be assisting the judges behind the tables
- Volunteers will be needed as runners to get the rabbits from the cages to the judging table
- Since the pizza delivery was appreciated by members in past years of showing, the BOD is going to coordinate the delivery and passing out of pizza again starting at 10:30 am. The club will purchase 10 large pizzas from Dominoes and if you are current member of the NSFRC, you are entitled to FREE slices.
- If you are new to convention judging - check out the Facebook videos from past conventions - NSFRC FB Videos
- 2023 Example of Open Black judging

NSFRC Club Meal: TBA
- The NSFRC club is determining a meal location that will allow for members to pay for their meal and stop in to visit as well. More information to come soon at…
NSFRC General Membership Meeting: Monday, November 17, 8am - 9:30am, Wool Room
NOTE - The meeting has been changed from Convention Catalog so that we can support the Blue COD presentation.
- In preparation, the 2025 Agenda and 2024 Meeting Minutes will be distributed via email to all members
- Also available digitally: 2023 Meeting Minutes
- Also available digitally: Coming Soon - 2024 General Meeting Agenda
- Sweeps awards recipients will be acknowledged and will be presented with the awards
- Breakfast biscuits, fruit and coffee will be provided from Chick-fil-a at the beginning of the meeting, Roxanna Dabney will coordinate the pickup and delivery of the food to the meeting.
Blue Certificate of Development: Tuesday - November 18 Time TBA
- The Silver Fox Blue Variety will be presented for their 1st try at the 2nd showing at convention
- Rebecca and Chris Lily will be presenting the Blue for the COD to the ARBA Standards committee
- The Blue Silver Fox is 8th in the list to present of 9 total entries for new breeds and varieties
- To see them being judged, walk by the table to view which breed in the list the Standards committee is viewing

Blue Variety Judging: Tuesday - TBA
- The Silver Fox Blue Variety will be judged starting TBA
- Since the blue is COD variety, they will not compete against black or chocolate varieties for BOB
Silver Fox Showcase: Monday, November 17, 10:30 am, Viewing of Rabbits 10:00am to 10:30am
The 102st ARBA Convention is fast approaching, and we are asking for you to consider donating a rabbit to the Silver Fox Showcase. This auction is an incredible opportunity to get your hands on some amazing stock from all over the country. Don’t miss out! The deadline for submissions is November 10, a week prior to the auction. Members can choose to donate either 100% of the profits or can split 50/50 with the club. The fabulous Darren DeHart will once again be our auctioneer. In addition to rabbits, the auction will include several unique items from our national club’s booth display. The requirements for auction animals include:- Must have a complete, three-generation SILVER FOX pedigree. ALL animals in pedigree need to have ear number/name, weight, and variety.
- Be Tattooed
- Free of any disqualifications
- Weigh a minimum of 4.5 pounds
- Minimum age of 12 weeks
- Include a series of three POSED photos (Top, Side, and Rear)
- Attach the complete pedigree (PDF) and send to Kristin Kugel titled - ‘SF AUCTION SUBMISSION’
Animals that place in the TOP 20 of their classes will be the ONLY submissions accepted AFTER the pre-entry deadline. This can ONLY be done in-person at the show. Deadline for convention submissions is Sunday, October 27th at 5pm.If rabbit is donated at 50% to the NSFRC then proceeds get split at 50% donator, 25% youth scholarship, 25% future awards
- Payments accepted will be Cash, Check or Paypal
- If you are unable to attend convention, but see an animal you are interested in bidding on, please reach out to Kristin Kugel for an absentee bid form.
- Winning bidders are solely responsible for arranging transport of rabbits.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Indiana. Any questions or submitting entries should be directed to the email below.
Attach the complete pedigree (PDF) and send to Kristin Kugel
titled - ‘SF AUCTION SUBMISSION’
Kristin Kugel - For auction submissions
Bill Brockman
Darren Dehart

NSFRC Youth Activity
The NSFRC Youth committee is planning a youth activity. Our youth activity exhibit will have the fur identification, a rabbit skeleton with identification, a microscope to examine the hair, and a gene activity.
Silent Auction: Will conclude Tuesday, November 18, 3pm
Please start thinking about items you can bring to donate to our silent auction table. We hope you’ll come out & support the club and bring some great donations! Thank you for all of your support and stay foxy!!- The silent auction for items at the booth will conclude at 3 PM
- The person with the highest bid will receive the item
- Payments accepted will be Cash, Check or Paypal for the items
NSFRC Youth Scholarship Recipient
This year the club did not have any applications for youth scholarship. If you are wondering if you can apply in the future for the NSFRC Scholarship:Are you a high school senior or college freshman?
Your board of directors has recently made some revisions to the scholarship application process. The most notable change is a reduction in the length of membership required for eligibility. The overall application process has been simplified. Your national club wants to assist in your pursuit of higher education whether it be a trade school, community college, or four year university. Don’t miss this opportunity. Get started on your application today.
Youth Scholarship Form
NSFRC Board of Directors (BOD) Message
Come visit your BOD's at the booth. They are there to serve the membership, answer any questions and listen to the great ideas members want to pass on to make the club better than ever.- President, Hannah Yost
- Vice President, Nancy Wollam
- Treasurer, Roxanna Dabney
- Secretary, Hollie Kremer
- Director, Margaret Funck
- Director, Lisa Summey
- Director, Kara Perez
- Director, Sue McGonegal
- Director, Bill Brockman
