Yes, the show room was crowded but we made do with moving the awards and raffle table outdoors, asked exhibitors not to bring in grooming tables and chairs and to stack their carriers which all helped tremendously. We have spoken to the previous bigger facility and they have reduced their rental fee for us. So it is back to the larger building April 27, 2013.
Our Maritimes neighbors have become great supporters of our shows and we thank them. Each year EMRBA gives a free raffle ticket to each exhibitor for a Thanksgiving basket. This year's winner, Anne F. is from Canada, only their Thanksgiving Day is the U.S.'s Columbus Day, so Thanksgiving has already gone by for her! But I am sure she will enjoy the food and Hannaford gift card that went with it just the same.
The raffle table will get jazzed up next year now that all the previous raffle donations have been used up and hopefully will have a return of the ever popular bags of grain. There was a Brand New Digital Picture Frame raffled. What a great way to show off your rabbit photos. Everyone seemed to enjoy the awards which were rabbit lamps, single hole carriers, grooming tray, grooming show box, bunny plates and glass pictures.
This year's show secretary Tena was a first timer getting hit with this large entry but handled it well with an assist from previous show secretary Rich. A few diehard members set up and broke down the show for which we are grateful. Hope to see everyone at the April show next year in a bigger building with our many good judges, great awards and fun show.