2024 Annual ARBA Meeting Hosted by District 1 at The Big E
2024 Annual Meeting Hosted by District 1!
All Members of ARBA are Invited to Attend!
At The Big E – Sept 18th-Sept 25th
The 2024 Annual Meeting for the American Romney Breeders Association will be held in conjunction with The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Multi-State Fair is held at the Eastern States Exposition (Mallory Complex) 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089.
Romneys are represented at the Multi-State Fair with both White and Natural Colored Fleece Shows as well as White and Natural Color Romney Open Class Shows on Sunday Sept 22nd starting at 1pm.
There are two hotel options for those traveling:
La Quinta by Wyndham Springfield, MA Group Name: American Romney Breeders Association
Reservations may also be made by logging on to:
Arrival Date: 9/18/2024 Departure Date: 9/25/2024
*** dates of stay can be finalized during the reservation process
Guests can also call the La Quinta by Wyndham Springfield, MA toll free reservation line at 1(800) 753-3757, request the exact hotel name listed above, and group code: 091824ARB
Reservations by attendees must be received ON or BEFORE September 4th, 2024 to receive the Group Block.
Or:
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel Reference#:M-TTAYGAF
One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144 Group: American Romney Breeders Association Sep2024
413-781-1010
Arrival Dates: 9/18/24 Departure Date: 9/24/24
Single Traditional Double $159.00 plus taxes and fees
Single Traditional Kind $159.00 plus taxes and fees
To make reservations use this link: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1719841797428&key=GRP
Complimentary overnight parking is included for American Romney Breeders Association Sep2024 group.
Reservations by attendees must be received ON or BEFORE August 21st, 2024 to receive the Group Block.
Schedule for the Board Meetings, Annual Meeting and Dinner are:
Old Board Meeting is on Friday, Sept 20th at 2pm in a smaller room at the Storrowton Tavern.
Annual Meeting and Dinner is on Friday, Sept 20th at 6pm in the Storrowton Tavern and Carriage House.
New Board Meeting is Saturday, Sept 21st morning meeting time TBD in the upstairs exhibitor meeting room of the Mallory Complex.
The National Romney Show is on Sunday, Sept 22nd at 1pm in the Mallory Complex.
Any specific questions about the plans for the meetings or facilities contact Marrianne (District 1 Director) @ 603-219-6043.
Any specific questions about the fleece show contact the superintendent Rick Trojanoski @ 869-759-9334.
Any specific questions about the Big E Sheep Show contact the superintendent Debra Hopkins.