October 29, 2009 NEW WEBSITE:  http://www.wix.com/tcoffey2/Bloomington-Normal-RBA 
 

 
Bloomington-Normal 
Rabbit Breeders Association
 
      OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2009
               President:
          Bill Lindsey
        Vice President:
         Bill Hinshaw
    Secretary/Treasurer:
         Judy Mohr
 DIRECTORS: 
 Karen Craig, Mike Hart, Eric Lambert,
 Terri Kelley, Rick Munster & Katie Boyce.
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL SPRING SHOW - APRIL 19, 2009 
Bloomington-Normal Rabbit Breeders Special Spring Double Show
Interstate Center, Bloomington April 19, 2009 in conjunction with national specialty shows for:
Havana Florida White Silver
Judges:
Brad Boyce, IL 
David Cardinal, WI
Ray Hall, MO
Mark Jacobs, IL
Alan Mesick, CA 
Lowell Trausch, OH
Kim Weems, IL
Sanctioned Breeds:  ARBA and IRBA Sanctioned Show
Am. Fuzzy Lop OYI, Californian OYI, Champagne d'Argent O, Dutch OYI,
English Lop OI, Florida White OYI, French Lop OI Havana OY, Himalayan OY,
Holland Lop OYI, Jersey Wooly OY,  Mini Lop OYI, Mini Rex OYI,  Mini Satin OYI
Netherland Dwarf OYI,  New Zealand OYI, Polish OYI,  Satin OYI, Silver OY,
Standard Chin OI.
O Open, Y Youth, I, Illinois Specialty Club
Show Officials
Show Superintendent ............. Bill Lindsey
Show Secretary ...................... Judy Mohr
Phone .........................309-963-5552
Email ........... lonepine@frontiernet.net
Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
And Please Don’t Forget Bloomington-Normal RBA FALL DOUBLE SHOW
8/30/2009 at Bloomington Sale Barn, Bloomington, IL.

SHOW RULES:

 1. This is an ARBA sanctioned show to be governed by the latest ARBA show rules. ALL Youth
exhibitors must comply with Section 52. Filling out entry form indicates acceptance of the rules.
2. Entry Fee (Open and Youth):
Single Rabbit $2.50, Meat Pen $2.50, Breed or Normal Fur $1.00
3. Entries must be submitted on an ARBA Entry Form. 
Blank forms will be available in the show room.
4. Judging will begin PROMPTLY at 9:00a.m.
5. All rabbits must be permanently earmarked (tattooed) in the left ear and entered in actual
owners name.
6. The Bloomington-Normal Rabbit Breeders Association will not be responsible for any loss in
case of fire, theft, accidents, injury, or destruction. We will do everything we can to see that
nothing does happen.
7. This association reserves the right to substitute another judge in case of unavailability of first
selection and add judges, if necessary.
8. Parents will be responsible for their children¹s actions and/or property damage. No running
will be tolerated in the building. If this rule is violated, you WILL be asked to leave, and your
entry fee forfeited.
9. All breeds not listed will receive $2.00 for B.O.B. and $1.00 for B.O.S. of Breed,
provided ten (10) or more are shown.
10. Rabbits will be allowed to leave the showroom as soon as the judging of that breed is finished.
11 Fur entries must be labeled as to Breed Fur or Normal Fur Class.
12 All bulky specials must be picked up on the day of the show.
13 Specials will be paid only if there are ten (10) or more shown in each breed, unless otherwise
noted. Service charge of $15.00 for all returned checks. 
ALL checks must be cashed within 30 days.
Illinois State Convention - September 26-27, 2009 Bloomington IL

86th ARBA Convention
Nov. 1 - 5, 2009 San Diego CA 

Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

                        SHOW A & B
The B.N.R.B.A. will give the following awards:
Open Best 4 Class Youth Best 4 Class
Open Best 6 Class Youth Best 6 Class
Open Best In Show Youth Best In Show

OPEN & YOUTH BREED SPECIALS
Sanctioned breeds exhibiting ten or more in the breed will receive specials mandated by the national specialty club.

Sanctioned breeds exhibiting less than ten in the breed will receive $5.00 
for Best of Breed and $3.00 for Best Opposite Sex of Breed.

Breeds not sanctioned exhibiting ten or more will receive $2.00 for
Best of Breed and $1.00 for Best Opposite Sex of Breed.

Directions to the Interstate Center
I-55 South from Chicago, go to Exit 160.
I-55 North from St. Louis, go to Exit 160.
I-74 East from Peoria, go to I-55/74, Proceed
South on I-55/74 to Exit 160
I-74 West from Indianapolis, go to I-55/74,
Proceed North on I-55/74 to Exit 160
I-39 South from Wisconsin, go to I-55/74,
Proceed South on I-55/74 to Exit 160
Exit 160, Go West ¾ of a mile, turn
North into the Interstate Center

American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. Brad Boyce, Executive Director PO Box 5667 Bloomington, Illinois
61702 Membership Fees: Adult/$20.00 or $50.00 for 3 Years Combination Husband/Wife $30.00 or $75.00 for 3
Years Youth $12.00 or $30.00 for 3 Years Sanction Fees: $25.00 Open – $20.00 Youth $40.00 Combination
Phone (309) 664-7500 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - Noon and 12:45 PM – 4:30 PM Email: INFO@ARBA.NET ARBA
Web Site: http://www.arba.net
Illinois Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. Norma Hart, Secretary 190 North First Avenue Coal City, Illinois
60416 Membership Fee: Through a Local Affiliated Club $6.00 Adult - $4.00 Youth Individual Membership: $7.00
Adult or Youth (No Combination Membership Fees Available) Sanction Fee: $10.00/Open - $10.00/Youth Open &
Youth Rabbit Combination $15.00 $5.00/Cavy Email: NormaHart1@cbcast.com IRBA Web Site
http://www.nordickrabbits.net/default.htm
Midwest Holland Lop Club Doreen Schnepf 98 Long Avenue Schaumburg, IL 60193 palomasscotch2@aol.com
Lop Rabbit Club of Illinois Danielle Stenli 10770 E Flagg Rd Rochelle, Illinois 61068 (815) 757-4767 lotsalops96@msn.com
Land of Lincoln Satin Rabbit Breeders Association (Satins & Mini Satins) Donna Koenig 8633 Pin Oak Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618)
655-0353 Fax: (618) 655-0393 koenigskountrysupplies@yahoo.com
Illinois Standard Chinchilla RC Mary Haggard, Secy/Treas 6449 Reinders Rd. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 801-8211 e-mail:  skipadeefarm@aol.com
Illinois New Zealand Rabbit Breeders Specialty Club Cheryl Sorensen 3350 S Broadway Braceville, IL 60407 (815) 237-8236
Illinois Netherland Dwarf Specialty Club John "JC" Morgan P.O. Box 431 Philo, IL 61864-0431 (217) 684-2537
jmorgan@precisiongraphics.com
Illinois Mini Rex Rabbit Club Jerry Hicks 10698 Prairie Creek Rd. New Berlin, IL 62670 (217) 626-1811 jerry@AgrivestInc.com
Illinois Mini Lop Club Cathy Ping 4345 E 2000th Ave Annapolis, IL 62413 (618) 569-3058 bunnyrabbit62449@yahoo.com
Illinois Florida White Specialty Club Jane Meyer 1795 N 1800 E Rd. Thawville, IL 60968 (217) 387-2427 arbayuth@illicom.net
Illinois Dutch Rabbit Club Norma Hart 190 N First Ave Coal City, IL 60416 NormaHart1@cbcast.com
Heartland Polish Rabbit Club Bobby George 3654 N State Rd 827 Fremont, IN 46737 georgebc@gte.net
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club of Illinois Bill Hinshaw 1501 Six Point Rd Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-8065
william_hinshaw@hotmail.com
National Silver Rabbit Club Club Website: www.silverrabbitclub.com/ Laura Atkins, 1030 SW KK Hwy, Holden, MO 64040 Phone: 816-
732-6208 Email: silverabt@yahoo.com
National Mini Rex Rabbit Club Club Website: www.nmrrc.net Jennifer Whaley, P.O. Box 712499, Santee, CA 92071 Phone: 619-933-
6505 Email: minirexsecretary@yahoo.com
National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club Club Website: www.njwrc.net/ Amanda Pitsch, PO Box 264, Marne, MI 49435 Phone: 616-677-
0601 Email: amanda@pitschfork.com
Mini Lop Rabbit Club of America Club Website: www.minilop.org Pennie Grotheer, PO Box 17, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 417-842-
3317 Email: minilop@hughes.net
Lop Rabbit Club of America, Inc club website: www.lrca.us/ Jeanne Welch, P.O. Box 236, Hornbrook, CA 96044 Phone: 530-475-
3371 Email: lrcasecretary@aol.com
Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club Club Website: www.hlrsc.com/ Pandora Allen, 2633 Seven Eleven Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 757-421-9607 Email: hlrscsec@aol.com
Havana Rabbit Breeders Association Club Website: www.havanarb.com Suzanne Hemsath, 7677 W Jefferson Rd, Magna, UT 84044
Phone: 801-250-9836 Email: havanasecretary@yahoo.com
Florida White Rabbit Breeders Association Club Website: www.fwrba.net/ Jane Meyer, 1795N 1800E Rd, Thawville, IL 60968 Phone:
217-387-2427 Email: arbayuth@illicom.net
Champagne d'Argent Rabbit Federation Lenore Gergen, 16540 Hogan Ave., Hastings, MN 55033 Phone: 651-283-0202 Email:
mccavy@aol.com
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club Club Website: www.nationalcalclub.com/ Don Mersiovsky, 1156 Elm Grove Spur, Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-939-0345 Email: secretary@nationalcalclub.com
American Standard Chinchilla Rabbit Breeders Association Club Website: www.ascrba.com Patricia Gest, 1607 9th Street West,
Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: 941-729-1184 Email: cgest@aol.com
American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association Club Website: www.asrba.com/ Rita Peralta, 2233 Snyder Ln, Stockton, CA 95215
Phone: 209-931-0983 Email: peraltarita@comcast.net
American Polish Rabbit Club Club Website: www.polishrabbitclub.com/ Patti Walthrop, 2405 Greenridge Ct, Euless, TX 76039 Phone:
817-312-0305 Email: pwalthrop@tx.rr.com
American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club Club Website: www.andrc.com Susan Smith, PO Box 1810, Cullowhee, NC 28723 Phone:
828-586-8770
American Himalayan Rabbit Association Errean Kratochvil, 7715 Callan Court, New Port Richey, FL 34654 Phone: 727-847-1001
Email: himi1@yahoo.com
American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club Club Website: www.users.connections.net/fuzzylop/ Muriel Keyes, 14255 SE Stephens, Portland, OR
97233 Phone: 503-254-2902 Email: danceswithwools@comcast.net
American Federation of New Zealand Rabbit Breeders Club Website: www.newzealandrabbitclub.com John Neff, 1351 Holder Ln,
Geneva, FL 32732 Phone: 407-349-0450 Email: newzealand1121@aol.com
American Dutch Rabbit Club Club Website: www.dutchrabbit.com/ Barb Kline, 4664 S County Road 591, New Riegel, OH 44853
Phone: 419-595-2050 Email: adrcsecretary@aol.com

Scheduled tentative meeting Dates
 for year 2009:
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January 24 - Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington Sale Barn
Refreshments: Craig's & Kelly's

February 28 - NO MEETING

March 28 - Meeting after IRBA Show
at The Interstate Center Lobby
Refreshments:  None

April 19 - 1st Spring Show,
Meeting after Show
Refreshments:  None

May 23 - Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Gary & Judy Mohr's home
Refreshments:  Lindseys & Mohrs

June 27 - Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
at Dooley Park in Downs, IL
Potluck & Jr. Show

July 12 - IL State Rabbit Picnic
at Park in Morton, IL.  We are
running the Raffle & Games.

July 25 - Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
at Bill & Leanne Hinshaw's 
Homemade Ice Cream 
Bring:  toppings, desserts & chairs

August 30 - 2nd Annual Show 
Double Show Bloomington Sale Barn,
Set Up on Sat. Aug. 29, time to be 
announced.

September 19 - Mike & Cathy Hart
Wiener Roast - bring dish to pass,
hot dogs & buns, lawn chairs,
Time:  6:30 p.m.

Octorber 24 - Rick & Pam Munster
Chili Supper - bring desserts
Time:  6:30 p.m.

November - No Meeting

December 13 - Christmas Party
5:30 p.m. Carlock Comm. Bldg.
Bring:  Can goods - Clare House,
Desserts and gifts for Bingo
 
 
 
 

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IL STATE CONVENTION 2009
 INTERSTATE CENTER
 BLOOMINGTON, IL
 SEPTEMBER 2009
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A.R.B.A. 
District 5 Director:
Butch Hall
R1 - Box 270
Tuscola, IL 61955
PH:  217-253-2966
E-Mail: Butch.Hall@netcare-il.com

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Favorite Links:

AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

ILLINOIS RABBIT BREEDERS

COFFEY'S HARE HOUSE

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CONGRATULATIONS GARY 
ON BEST BLUE AT THE 2000 
SATIN SPRING NATIONALS 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

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Year 2009  Club Members 
*Denotes Youth
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Nickie & Debra Baird
*Taylor, Tanner & Kaycee (Netherland Dwarf)
8939 Wildlife Ridge
West Point, IN 47992
PH:  641-484-5171
E-Mail:  dbaird@purdue.edu

Brad & Katie Boyce (Mini Lop, Tan & Havana)
*Noah & Nathan (Netherland Dwarf & Havana)
22792 N 2450 East Rd. 
Lexinton, IL 61753 
PH:  309-365-8247 
E-Mail:  ARBA@aol.com

Wayne & Alice Cleer (Champagne D'Argents)
1704 Heisel Avenue
Pekin, IL 61554
PH:  309-347-1347
E-Mail: cleerchamp@grics.net 

Wayne & Twila Coffey (Californian & N. Dwarf
313 W. Front Street 
Hartsburg, IL 62643 
PH: 217-642-5350   E-Mail:  tcoffey2@mchsi.com
Website:  http://tcoffey2.home.mchsi.com/default.htm

Carrie Correll (Jersey Wooly)
1333 Old Peoria Rd. 
Danvers, IL 61732 
PH:  309-963-4247 

Andrew Craig (Dutch & Havana)
13346 Tango Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61704
PH:  309-828-8226

Earl &  Karen Craig 
*Haley Craig  (Standard Chin
13346 TANGO RD. 
Bloomington, IL 61704 
PH:  309-828-8226 
E-Mail:  dutchrab1@msn.com

Ray & Margaret Curry
*Ashley Barcus
22747 E 1000 N. Rd.
Downs, IL 61736
PH:  309-963-4697
E-Mail: currypoorfarm@aol.com

Mike & Karen Dorris 
*Megan Dorris 
3014 Providence Dr. 
Bloomington, IL 61704 
PH: 309-664-7320 
E-Mail:  MAD@cbord.com

Charlotte Gates-Richards 
*Mikayla Montgomery (Dutch & Jersey Wooly)
32177 Bernauer Rd. 
Deer Creek, IL 61733 
PH:  309-447-6914 
E-Mail:  gatesrichards@yahoo.com

Dennis &  Janet  Gibbs 
*Nathan  (Satins Siam.&Blk.)
1814 County Rd. 1800 N 
Benson, IL  61516 
Phone:  309-394-2406 
E-Mail:  igibbs@bwsys.net

Doris Greenburg 
P.O. Box 108 
Carlock, IL 61725-0108 
PH: 309-376-3881 

Mike & Cathy Hart (Dutch
19626 N 600 E RD 
Fithian, IL 61844 
PH:  217-548-2332 
E-Mail: hartsbunnybarn@direcway.com

Willaim & Leanne Hinshaw 
*Shelby  (Californian & Havana)
1501 Six Points Rd. 
Bloomington, IL 61701 
PH:  309-828-8065 
E-Mail:  leanne.hinshaw@verizon.net

John & Terri Kelly 
*Lexi & Gage  (Netherland Dwarf & Jersey Wooly)
21140 N. 350 East Rd. 
Danvers, IL 61732 
PH:  309-963-4697 
E-Mail:  tkelly1@frontiernet.net

Eric & Tricia Lambert (Champagne D'Argents
*Shelby Beck (Mini Satin)
24354 Dameron Rd. 
Lexington, IL 61753 
PH:  309-365-8230 
E-Mail:  e.t.lambert@verizon.net

Brian & Marilyn Lambert (Champagne D'Argents)
21944 N 1100 East Rd. 
Carlock, IL 61725-9405 
PH: 609-376-4471 

Bill & Mary Lindsey 
*Lucas & Jazzmyn Whitier (New Zealand White)
P.O. Box 42 
Downs, IL 61736 
PH:  309-663-4792 
E-Mail:  mrbreeze86@msn.com

Gary & Judy Mohr  (Satin
10233 E 1700 North Rd. 
Bloomington, IL 61704-6789 
PH:  309-963-5552 
E-Mail:  lonepine@frontiernet.net

Rick & Pam Munster (New Zealand White & Black
*Jennifer & Mallory 
602 Meadow Lane
Leroy, IL 61752 
PH:  309-962-6881 
Email:  munster87@verizon.net

Rodney Munster (Californian
*Kaleigh & Jimilynn 
28195 E. 350 North Rd. 
Le Roy, IL 61752 
PH: 309-275-9980
Email:  graphix@dengraphix.com

Darin & Salem Osland 
*Alec, Nolan & Kirsten Osland (Palomino
105 N. Sunset Dr. 
Manito, IL 61546 
PH: 
E-Mail:  darinosland@yahoo.com

Kimberly Weems  (American Fuzzy Lop & Havana)
11642 Liberty LN 
Plainfield, IL 60585 
E-Mail:  Luv4FuzzyLops@aol.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

   
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