Ohio State Rabbit Breeders Association

On June 8, 2009, the rabbit community lost another well respected ARBA judge, Brian L. Hartzell, age 31 of Fletcher, Ohio.

In addition to being an ARBA judge, Brian was a well recognized breeder of Jersey Woolies and American Fuzzy Lops. In his high school days, he was active in 4-H exhibiting rabbits and cattle. He volunteered locally as a 4-H advisor and served as President of the Miami County Rabbit Advisors.

A celebration of Brian’s life was held at 10:00 am Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Lincoln L. Robinson officiating. Visitation was from 4:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356 or one’s favorite charity. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com

Brian L. Hartzell's Obituary

Scholarships forming in Brian Hartzell's Memory
	We the members of the Miami County 4-H Advisors have watched our friend Brian Hartzell grow from a 4-H member to an advisor to a judge and to the presidency of our organization. Brian was passionate about rabbits and the 4-H program, and was an excellent teacher for our youth. As a tribute, we would like to fund a scholarship in Brian’s name with the proceeds of the entry fees and silent auction at our upcoming show (June 20, 2009 in Troy, Ohio). We have lost a good friend and judge today. Please join us at the show, and please pass the word to any and all of our fellow rabbit breeders. Karen Hackett, Show secretary; Bonnie Rapp, President, MCRA; Rachel Whitted, Vice President, MCRA; Kathy Kirchner, Secretary, MCRA; Bobbie Stang, Treasurer, MCRA

	The American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club would like to express thier condolances to the family of Brian Hartzell for their loss. Brian has been a member of the AFLRC since 1992 and achieved both Charter and Master Breeder status. He was active with our youth members, including judging the AFL National Shows and holding informational sessions for the youth. The American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club is taking donations in Brian's memory into their Lois Trump/Brian Hartzell Youth Scholoarship Fund. Lois adored Brian and visa versa.

Scholarship contributions contacts
	Miami County Rabbit Advisors c/o Karen Hackett PO Box 175 Covington, OH 45318
	American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club c/o Paula Grady - AFLRC Treasurer P.O. Box 267 Elbert, CO 80106-0267 fuzzythinking@att.net
	National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club c/o Linda Baker PO Box 428 Frederick, PA 19435 lbakermk@aol.com

Welcome to the Official Website for the Ohio State Rabbit Breeder's Association!

The OSRBA is an organization founded in 1925 dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy.

There are numerous benefits to you for joining the OSRBA. All members take part in the open and youth rabbit and cavy sweepstakes with points awarded for OSRBA member clubs shows. All members receive the Update newsletter. Member clubs are given reduced rates for catalog ads, booths, and reduced specialty show fees at the May Ohio State Convention and Show. Member clubs are given a free half page ad yearly in our Update newsletter. Please contact Marie Waite for membership information.

We have expanded our youth organization with many more contests available to our youth. The youth members are the future of the OSRBA. Please contact Lisa Hoffmann and Renee’ Burns for further information on our youth programs.

The highlight of our year is the annual Ohio State Convention and Show the first Sunday of May. We have our annual judge’s conference on the preceding Friday with numerous National, Regionnoal, and State Specialty Shows on Saturday. Make sure you book rooms early for this years show as this is looking to be a very large show. Our headquarter hotel again this year is the Ramada Plaza, 614-846-0300.

Claire Howman

President OSRBA

OSRBA Visitors since 12/07/08