Mission Statement
The mission of the RMHS statewide organization shall be
- to promote, improve, protect and grow the rabbit hobby;
- to educate, enrich and assist rabbit hobbyists; and
- to enhance, coordinate and unify policies and procedures in the best interest and high standards of our membership.
RMHS Officers
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President - 2027
Robin Vogel - [email protected] My name is Robin Vogel and I am the current President of RMHS. As a long-term member of RMHS I am so excited about where this club is going! My daughter and I show American Fuzzy Lops, Polish and Netherland Dwarfs. We actively show in local shows and across the nation. During my “downtime”, I enjoy being a wife, mother, officer at a bank, 4H leader and rabbit superintendent for Douglas County Fair. My focus is more communication with members, new members and charter renewal with current clubs. We will do that with meetings, an updated website and a quarterly newsletter. I do believe the youth are the future of this hobby, so getting them involved with showing and the royalty contest at RMHS state convention will also be a focus. For any club to grow, it must evolve, that happens with new ideas. As the President of RMHS I would love to hear new ideas for growth and promoting the rabbit hobby. I am always available to answer questions and would love feedback from you all! |
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Vice President - 2028
David DelSignore - [email protected] My name is David DelSignore, and I am thrilled to be appointed as the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain High Shows (RMHS). I’d like to share a bit about my background and experience with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and our local rabbit and cavy community. I began raising and showing rabbits over 26 years ago. Currently, I raise American Fuzzy Lops, Netherland Dwarfs, and Holland Lops, although I have explored many breeds of rabbits and cavies recognized by ARBA throughout the years. Currently, I serve as the President of the Pikes Peak Rabbit Breeders Association, the Vice President of the Southern Colorado Rabbit Breeders, and the Vice President of the Mile High Rabbit Breeders. I have been actively involved with the ARBA Youth Department Committee for 12 years, helping to organize ARBA Youth Contests. Additionally, many local clubs have requested my assistance with their shows, particularly for mini versions of the contests held at the convention. I am excited to reintroduce our own Royalty and Management Contest at the Colorado State Convention in the coming years. It is an honor to be part of RMHS in this capacity, and I look forward to serving Colorado’s rabbit and cavy breeders by advocating for and supporting the show community. Here’s to a great show season! I hope to see you all at a show in our community. Best wishes to you all! |
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Secretary - 2028
Laura Martinez - [email protected] Treasurer - 2028 Laura Martinez - [email protected] Hello I am Laura Martinez. For those that may not know me, I live on the Western Slope in Montrose, CO with my husband, Mike Martinez. We have raised Rex for nearly a decade now, along with Polish, American Cavy, and Lunkarya Cavy for several years with recently added Blue Holicer. Past breeds raised include New Zealand, Argente Brun, Champagne d’Argent, Creme d’Argent, Mini Rex, and Tans. I have been involved with raising rabbits for 15 years. I have been showing and exhibiting rabbits within ARBA since late 2016. Currently I am Secretary/Treasurer of WCRBA since 2022 helping run the club and host shows on the Western Slope here in beautiful Colorado. In addition, I am also a Director for Columbine Cavy Club. I look forward to bringing my years of experience, knowledge and service to RMHS. |
State Directors
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Director - 2027
Rosie Scanlon - [email protected] I am honored to be appointed as a Rocky Mountain High Shows director. Show rabbits came to our house in 1981 as a 4-H project. The 4-H members are grown and no longer live at home, but the rabbits remain; currently French Lops, Himalayans and American Sables. I became a member of RMHS in the 1980’s and have held many different offices and positions in the organization. In 1986 I joined The American Rabbit Breeders Association , and became a ARBA registrar in 1993. My local Club affiliation includes Platte River Rabbit Fanciers, Colorado State Lop Rabbit Club, Heart of the Rockies Satin Rabbit Breeders Assoc. and Mountain State Himalayan Club. I also belong to various National Rabbit Specialty Clubs. As a 4-H leader in Adams County since 1992 and with my involvement in various rabbit clubs I am a firm believer that the future of the rabbit hobby is with the youth. I see great things ahead for Rocky Mountain High Shows. I am honored to be a part of the growth that is ahead. |
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Director - 2027
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Director - 2027
Sonya Garcia - [email protected] I have been a part of Rocky Mountain High Shows for many years in different capacities. I started out raising rabbits in 2012 and became a member of RMHS shortly after that. I have been a director, the secretary for a short period of time and currently help on website design. I am excited to see where RMHS is headed and look forward to helping where I can. I am also the President of the Giant Chinchilla Rabbit Association and show this wonderful breed off as often as possible. I also raise Silver Fox and New Zealands with my daughter and we have a few Californians and Mini Lops as well. I am also a 4-H leader and enjoy hunting, fishing and the outdoors as often as I can. |
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Director - 2028
Mike Martinez - For those that may not know me, I live on the Western Slope in Montrose, CO with my wife Laura Martinez. We have raised Rex for nearly a decade now, along with Polish and American, Lunkarya Cavy for several years with recently added Blue Holicer. I have been involved with raising rabbits accumulatively for 30 years. I have been showing and exhibiting rabbits within ARBA since late 2016. Currently, I am an ARBA Registrar and President of Western Colorado RBA. Looking forward to using my knowledge and expertise to serve as Director for RMHS. |
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Director - 2028
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