NSFRC Youth Scholarship
,Application Deadline - March 31, 2026
We understand that the future of NSFRC rests on the leadership, skills and knowledge that our youth possess.
We know the skills and experience that these young people learn through their involvement in 4-H, FFA, NSFRC, ARBA, rabbit showing, community service and agricultural engagement will allow them to lead our community. The NSFRC are proud to support these brilliant young people through a club support Youth scholarship.
- The applicant must have been a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Club (ARBA) and National Silver Fox Rabbit Breeders Club (NSFRC) for 2 years prior to submitting an application for this scholarship
- Applicant has been accepted to a college, university, trade school or continuing education Program of his/her choice
- There will be up to one thousand dollars ($1000) awarded per year. The scholarship may be Awarded to 1 (one) or 2 (two) applicants depending on eligibility. The amount of scholarship to the recipients will be determined by the number of scholarships awarded
- Applicants applying for this scholarship may do so as a senior in high school or as a freshman in college or other continuing education program. Applicants may receive this award one (1) time Applicants not awarded the scholarship may reapply each year up to and including their senior year of continuing education
- Scholarship(s) will be awarded at the NSFRC general membership meeting at the ARBA convention each year
- Applications will be completed, and post marked NO LATER than March 31 to: Bill Brockman, 234 Evans Rd Kingston, TN 37763
Update on the Youth Herd Development Program:
It was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated!! Thank you to all the donors for making it possible! All these herds will be greatly impacted by your donations! A huge thank you to Sandi Stauffer, Hollie Kremer, and Risa Bayliff for their help behind the scenes! We were able to give out fifteen animals! We had seventeen participants. And to our participants: we’d love to your photos with your new fur friends, post them below!| Participant | Donor |
| Anna Everts | Jon Marc Truesdale |
| Adam & Jake Bisch | Lilly Brown |
| Brooklynn Powell | Amy Hiusser |
| Elizabeth Elliot | Victoria Lanter |
| Emma Uhall | Darren DeHart & Audrey |
| Ernest & Leroy Kershaw | Margaret Funck |
| Jade Roy | Amy Hiusser |
| Jessica Mendenhall | Bill & Ayn Brockman |
| Jordan Bastian | Cindy Mathews |
| Julia Haynes | Nancy Wollam |
| Kiara Peperak | Victoria Lanter |
| Lilly Brown | Cameron Maten |
| Molly Slamka | Lindsey Callahan |
| Teresa Sauza | Sandi Stauffer |
Dear NSFRC Members:
On behalf of the Election Committee, thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 election. Your votes reflect the strength of our club and the shared commitment to its future.
Board of Directors
This year’s Board
election was extremely close, with only a few votes separating the top
candidates.
• Elected: Misty Polasik (40 votes) and Jon Marc Truesdale (38 votes)
• Other candidates: Emily Kuhn (37), Kristin Kugel (34), Ashley Carrube (28),
Clyde Green (26), Hailey Kuhn (24)
We sincerely thank all candidates who stepped forward to serve.
Results of Constitution & Bylaws Ballot Measures
Reminder: All
C&BL amendments require a 2/3 (67%) majority to pass.
1. Article IV, Sec. 3 – Voting Eligibility (clarifies which members can vote) → Passed with 94% of the vote
2. Article IV, Sec. 7 – Defines a Member in Good Standing → Passed with 87% of the vote
3. Article VI, Sec. 9 – Term Limits for BOD → Passed with 70% of the vote
This measure clearly defines term limits and how long they must wait before they can hold office again.
4. Article VI, Sec. 10 – Immediate Family on BOD → Passed with 83% of the vote
Immediate family members cannot serve on the Board of Directors at the same time.
5. Article V – Meetings (Livestreaming) → Failed (Option A: 35%, Option B: 26%, Option C [no change]: 40%)
No livestreaming requirement was adopted; the current rules remain unchanged
6. Article VII – Amendments (Option A or B) → Passed with 70% of the vote (Comprehensive revision)
Option A passed, which means that there will be a comprehensive change in how members submit proposed changes to the Constitition and By-laws. This includes a timeline of procedures.
7. Article II, Sec. 2 – Voter Eligibility Cut-Off (June 30) → Passed with 90% of the vote
The election committee is very thankful that this one passed. It really gives us solid direction about who should be voting in the election. Thank you.
8. Bylaw Article II, Sec. 3 – Clarification of Eligible Voting Status → Failed (Option A: 64%)
This one was a bit confusing. The wording was very similar. Again this change was to add clarity to the voting process.
9. Article II, Sec. 6 – Unopposed Candidate Threshold → Failed with 66% of the vote (just under 2/3)
Because it failed, the current rule remains that unopposed candidates are automatically elected without requiring additional votes
10. Article III, Sec. 3 – Duties of the Secretary → Failed (Highest support: Option A with 41%)
This measure aimed to clarify and expand the Secretary’s duties, including reporting requirements and privacy protections. Neither proposed revision reached the threshold.
11. Article IV, Sec. 1 – Addition of Awards Committee → Passed with 100% of the vote
The Awards Committee is now a standing committee.
12. Article IV, Sec. 1 – Advisory Youth Member on Standing Committees → Passed with 85% of the vote
The passage of this measure is a clear message that members would like to see the youth involved with committee work. However, they are honorary members not voting members.
13. Article V, Sec. 4 – Weighing at National Shows → Failed (highest support: Option C with 59%)
Option C, which preserved judge discretion while encouraging weighing, received the most support (59%) but fell short of the 2/3 required
14. Article VI, Sec. 1 – Discipline (six-month filing limit) → Passed with 76% of the vote
This measure gives a clear timeline of disciplinary action of members. This keeps all complaints current.
15. Article VII, Sec. 2 – Financial Approval for Amendments → Failed with 66% of the vote (just under 2/3)
Again this one failed at a very small margin. It would have required that any Constitution and Bylaw proposed change-- that costs money--needs board approval first before going out for vote by the membership.
16. Article VII, Sec. 3 – BOD/C&BL Authority to Revise/Refuse Amendments → Failed with 59% of the vote
If passed, this measure would have allowed the Board and the C&BL Committee, by unanimous agreement, to block or revise proposals deemed unreasonable. Members chose to retain the current process.
17. Article IX, Sec. 4 – Financial Administration (six-month reimbursement rule) → Passed with 90% of the vote
The passage of this defines a timeline of what can be submitted for reimbursement.
Closing
This was one of the most robust ballots I have had an opportunity to work with. It took the election committee four hours and forty-one minutes to tally the votes. Please thank the members of the Election Committee for their dedication in providing the NSFRC their time and talent to bring you this year’s election. I am truly blessed to work with them.
As a committee we
truly appreciate the thoughtful engagement from members across the country and
Canada. The outcomes in this election reflect your collective priorities for
how our club is governed.
If you have any questions, please contact the Election Committee at election@nsfrc.com.
Thank you again for your participation and for supporting the continued growth
of the National Silver Fox Rabbit Club.
Sincerely,
Suzel A. Bozada-Deas
Chair, NSFRC Election Committee