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New Business
Jeremy announced that the Phoenician Rabbit Club was awarded the bid for the 2021 National Show. Show is to be held in
Phoenix, AZ March 26�� – 28��.

Julie Steward discussed the possibility of the NMRRC advancing money to a club wanting to host a National Show. She
noted many clubs just don’t have the funds in the bank to put forth for all the expenses that occur before entry fees are
collected. Lots of discussion followed but no definite decisions were made.

Doug presented to the membership the concept of an online newsletter. This would save the club about $16,000 per year.
Jeremy discussed the concept of “Giving back to the membership”, something the Board has been working on. This concept
will use the money saved on printing/mailing to spend on the membership, it is not about trying to build our bank balance.
Doug said that this year’s banquet and the extremely prestigious convention awards was just 2 example of ideas the Board
had. We spent over $5200 on awards (much, much more than any other specialty club) and we offered our annual banquet
at ½ price (and had an incredible turnout). These two extravagant offerings were just an example of what we could do with
the money. The membership seemed to be excited about the idea, noting that the information will be available to everyone
much sooner, making it more relevant, as we don’t have to wait for printing, proofing and mailing. Details are still being
worked on and a C & BL vote to allow for an on line newsletter would have to be sent to the membership as the C & BL
currently uses the term “mailing”.

Adjournment
Motion by Sandy Doyle, second by Luzanne Shapely, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 11:30am.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Doug King

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