About Craig Rothermel
The Craig Rothermel Memorial Trophy, established in 2001, memorializes the contributions to the Phoenix Feline Fanciers, and CFA, by Craig Rothermel.
Shortly after Craig and his wife, Diana, moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania, a group of local cat fanciers approached them asking for help to start a new CFA cat club because there were so few clubs in the area. They were persuaded to join this group, and form a club that was comprised mainly of people who were not already members of existing area clubs. This club was accepted into membership in CFA in February, 1993 as Phoenix Feline Fanciers, Inc.
Since its founding, the members of Phoenix Feline Fanciers often turned to Craig for advice and inspiration as they sought to establish and improve the cat fancy in Arizona. Craig's knowledge, wisdom, and sense of humor helped set the tone for a club of hard-working members striving to host high quality, fun shows.
Craig, a past member of the CFA board of directors and former President of CFA, involved himself in the legislative issues that confront the cat fancy every day. His advice was invaluable when facing animal rights activists. Craig's persuasiveness and speaking ability sounded the cat breeder's message clearly.
Craig, a former breeder of Persians, began judging for CFA in 1977. He and Diana traveled worldwide to judge at CFA cat shows, and often guest judged at shows in other organizations.
Craig is missed by all, especially by the members of Phoenix Feline Fanciers.
Winners of the Craig Rothermel Memorial Trophy
Winners of the Craig Rothermel Memorial Trophy for highest scoring cat in Championship at the annual Phoenix Feline Fanciers cat show are:
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2007 - GC Janvier's Baguette, Chartreux
Breeder: S Ferguson/D&MA Sweeters
Owner: D&MA Sweeters/M Heidel
2006 - GC Inthewind Hollee'berrie, Persian
Breeder: Maurice Ruble-Linda Fisher
Owner: Linda Fisher
2005 - GC Panei's Thunder Paws of Parti Wai EX, Exotic
Breeder: Patty Stewart
Owner: Penni & Jon Richter
2004 - GC Scrimshaw Seance, Persian
Breeder/Owner: Jack & Linda Acomb
2003 - GC C-N Spots Jacare of Tribal, Ocicat
Breeder: S & G McAnulty
Owner: L Boelter & N Quigley
2002 - GC DotDotDot Rubeus Hagrid, Ocicat
Breeder/Owner: Roger & Nancy Brown
2001 - GC The Renegade Politically Incorrect, Burmese
Breeder/Owner: Kinberlyn Landry
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Becky Cotter Memorial Trophy
