Youth Scholarships
In the early 90's ASRBA president Randy Shumaker asked Bonnie Keele
of Rochester, Indiana to prepare a proposal for a youth program to present
to the board of directors. With some reservation because of funding,
the program was approved and the rest is history. Randy appointed Bonnie
chairman of the youth committee, a position she held until she became
too ill to continue. Bonnie, who passed away in November of 2004, lived
to see and oversee a highly successful program for our ASRBA youth members.
She developed several contests that are highly competitive today. Bonnie
loved rabbits, loved shows and showing, but was passionate about and
dedicated to the young folks.
To honor this dynamic lady, the Bonnie Keele Memorial Youth Scholarship
was approved and started in 2006. Since that time nearly $6000 has been
raised to fund this scholarship program thanks to ASRBA members who have
donated their half of auction proceeds at NASS and ARBA conventions,
donated rabbits and other items and held auctions on a local level, and
simply donated cash.
All ASRBA youth who are graduating seniors through age 21 and who will
be attending college, vocational or technical school are encouraged to
apply.
Recipients
Tiffany Weiss Michigan - 2009
William Treib - Kansas - 2010
Justin Geske - Wisconsin - 2011
Brandon Novey - Minnesota - 2011