Officers & Committees
The strength of the Florida White Rabbit Breeders Association lies in our dedicated volunteers and experienced leadership. Our committees work tirelessly to support the association and advance the breed.
Association Officers
Association Officers – Information Coming Soon.
Standing Committees
Audit (3)
- Tonna Thomas – Chair, tonnathomas256@gmail.com
- Russ Gisey - russgiesy@yahoo.com
- Brigette Armstrong - okthrianta@yahoo.com
Standards (5)
- Ashley Sweeney – Chair
- Rusty Westoff
- Amy Zittel
- Randy Shumaker
Elections (3)
- Janet Dammann – Chair
- Mike Avesing
- Sarah Brown
Constitution (4)
- Jane Meyer – Chair
- Catie Bolze
- Robert Frizzell
- Amy Zittel
Publicity (3)
- Beth Lucas – Chair
- Sue McGonegal
- Rayna Lichvarcik
Select Committees
Sweepstake Duties
Monitor points and assist the points keeper with any issues or new ideas, such as Best in Show points, Quality points and answer membership questions. Members: Barry Burton – Points keeper; Nancy Kennedy; John Sousa; Brigette Armstrong; Janet Dammann.
Youth Duties
Arrange activities or events for youth members and their families. Members: Piper Debruler – Chair; Alana Bowman; Colton Royer; Preston Martin; Bianca Currey; Darby Yeager.
Newsletter Duties
Design (4) quarterly newsletter to be emailed to general membership. Collect articles and reports from board members, committee members and general membership. Member: Tonna Thomas – Editor.
Facebook Duties
Maintain and monitor Florida White official page and members ONLY page. Approve post and members to be listed on pages. Members: Tonna Thomas - Administrator; Sue McGonegal - Administrator; Rusty Westoff – Administrator.
Scholarship Duties
Publicize and market scholarship opportunities for future award recipients. Read and screen all applicants for approved qualifications of award. Members: Piper Debruler – Chair; Logan Bauer (Zittel); Stacy Martin.
Judges Duties
Select and book judges for all Nationals and ARBA Conventions and present for approval to the board. Conduct at least (1) survey per year of membership requests of judges. Members: Robbie Wampner; Rusty Westoff; Joey Martin; Don Sheets.
Auction Duties
Arrange for donated animals for the ARBA Convention auction. Screen and exam all animals for auction approval. Schedule auctioneer, location and time at all ARBA conventions. Members: Jennifer Milburn – Chair; Robbie Wampner; Ashley Sweeney.
Membership Duties
Help design marketing material for recruitment of new members. Organize membership competition drive once a year. Members: Shiane Boyer – Chair; Colton Royer; Natalie Keen; Grace Perkins.