STORIES:

NSIP

NAIL 2007 Open Show Photos

Maryland Sheep & Wool 2005 Photos

Junior Photos 2004

Junior Photos 2003

Junior Photos 2002

Raising Romneys in the UK (Winter 2001)

Where Did Romneys Come From? (March 2001)

Ramblings Online

News, Stories, Events and More to Complement the Association Newsletter

ARBA Honors Jack and Bessie Kalina

ARBA honored Jack and Bessie Kalina at the 2007 ARBA annual banquet at NAILE. Ed Julian narrated some of the history about Jack and Bessie, who have dedicated many years to the association plus promoting the Romney breed across the United States.

Jack’s involvement with ARBA dates back to 1972 and over the years he served on the board as President and Director for 20+ years. He was active in promoting Romney youth; ARBA becoming incorporated as a non-profit in Oregon; and establishing the six ARBA districts that we use today. During this time Bessie worked along with Jack serving as chair person for the Hospitality Committee at the 1981 Pacific International; the 1998 National Show and Sale committee plus countless other Romney/ARBA related activities.

The Kalina family, now consisting of three generations, continues today promoting ARBA. Ed called Jack and Bessie up to the front of the banquet room to receive their gift of appreciation……a beautiful wood carving of Jack, Bessie, a Romney and their dog done by Glenn McCune.

Past Honors: Lynn and Ethelma Barnes, 2003

Lynn and Ethelma Barnes were honored at the August 2003 ARBA banquet held in Salem, OR. Folks stood up to share their stories and appreciation of the Barnes and their Romneys. Many of the memories shared brought laughter, some brought tears. A beautiful wood carved trophy in the likeness of Lynn and Ethelma was presented to them. Lynn and Ethelma say “Thanks to all!”.

[Editor's note: the photo at the top of every page on this web site is of Lynn walking with his ewes.]

News

2007 NAILE Open Show photo album posted

Romneys to be the feature breed at the October 2008 New York State Sheep and Wool Festival. Read more...

Northeast Livestock Exposition, Windsor, Maine announced

Articles and Archive

Performance Improvement for North American Romneys through the NATIONAL SHEEP IMPROVEMENT PLAN (NSIP) By Stephen Shafer

The 2005 National Romney Show and Sale was held at the "Big E" in West Springfield MA in September

Maryland Sheep & Wool 2005 Photos by Kelly Ward

Junior show photos from 2004

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2002 by Kelly Ward describes this major fiber and sheep event of May 2002.

Raising Romneys in the UK is written by British ARBA member Angela Doughty. Reproduced from the Winter 2001 Romney Ramblings.

Where Did Romneys Come From? A Brief History and Notes from a Visit to Romney Marsh by Steve Shafer. March 2001

Romney List

An electronic discussion list is being hosted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RomneySheep/. Whether you're new to sheep or an old hand, a small flock or show flock owner, or a commercial breeder, the Romney Sheep list welcomes you. Check the web site on Yahoo or write directly to list owner Mary Pratt, elihufarm@localnet.com.

STEP BACK IN TIME

The following ad from the 1920 National Wool Grower Magazine was reproduced in the February 2004 issue of ASI's Sheep Industry News in a features called "Step Back in Time". Thanks to Alisse, Ramblings Junior reporter, for passing this along.

"Mini-Romneys"

Due to the recent publications and discussions about miniature Romneys, your ARBA board would like the membership to know that ARBA does not record on the certificate of registry the wording “mini” or “miniature”. Our ARBA bylaws state: “Only Romney sheep of pure breeding shall be accepted for registration”. “It is required when presenting application for registration of sheep bred in the United States or Canada that there be given the name and registration number of the sire and dam, the sex, year, month and day of birth.”

Spin-Off Magazine Features American Romneys

The Winter 2001 issue of Spin-Off Magazine from Interweave Press featured Romney wool on the cover and in an 8 page article by associate editor Rita Buchanan. Several additional articles on projects with Romney wool make this a must-have issue for breeders and potential customers. ARBA members may purchase 5 or more copies at a 40% discount. Click for details.

Last updated 4/8/08

All membership questions and Association business should be sent to the ARBA Secretary, Jean Kamenicky, at secretary@americanromney.org. This includes any comments on this web site or suggestions for content.