IN THIS ISSUE: May/June 2021
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Paige Lemenager Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
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Angus Election Under Way
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Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off is Back and Better Than Ever
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Show Results
ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Joel York Vice President: David Jenkins Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Tyler Rhode Bureau County: John DeRycke Central Illinois: Luke Lemenager Illinois Valley: Open Lamoine Valley: Tracy Rawlings Logan County : Carla Jurgenson Northern Illinois: Jarad Carroll South Central: Richard Hurst Wabash Valley: Shaye Harre Sale Manager: Lee Stremsterfer Directors At Large: Grant Bedel Jim Marsh TJ Curtin Bradley Walter Kyle Beutke Jeff Dameron Brent Henkel Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure Lee Stremsterfer David Mool
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Paige Lemenager Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Lemenager is the 17-year-old daughter of Luke and Stacy Lemenager and attends Normal Community West High School. She is a member of the NJAA, Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she served as director. She has participated in state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Lemenager participated in the photography and team sales contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® CookOff. In 2014 she was a participant in the mentoring program. She also participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development conferences in 2017 and 2019 She has consigned cattle to the Illinois Angus Futurity. The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and selfdevelopment opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.
Angus Election Under Way The American Angus Association® is preparing for the 2021 Annual Convention of Delegates, hosted in conjunction with the Angus Convention Nov. 6-8 in Fort Worth, Texas. In accordance with the Association bylaws, forms and information required to nominate a delegate online or through the mail have been mailed to every eligible voting active life and regular Association member who qualified as an eligible voting member to nominate delegates to the annual meeting. To nominate online, eligible voting members must visit the address provided on the form included in the mailing and use the unique pin number provided. The unique pin number is located below the member code in the upper right corner of the form. Nominations submitted online must be completed no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT June 11. If the traditional printed form included in the mailing is used to nominate, the signed nomination form must be received in the Association office no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT on June 11. The nomination period is April 12 to June 11, and each eligible voting member is allowed to nominate one eligible voting member who resides in the same state or district, including himself or herself. More information is available here. The candidate should be highly involved in the Angus business, willing to attend the meeting and able to represent Angus breeders. Following the close of the nomination period, every qualified nominee will be included on a state/district ballot. Ballots will be mailed to the eligible voting members in July to vote for the final slate of state/district delegates. The Annual Convention of Delegates will take place Monday, Nov. 8, during the Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Online registration for the convention will begin July 1, and further information will be available at www.angusconvention.com.
Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off is Back and Better Than Ever Calling all chefs, grill masters and beef lovers — the famous American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus BeefÒ Cook-Off is back and better than ever! In addition to the annual Certified Angus BeefÒ Cook-Off contest and the Certified Angus BeefÒ Chef’s Challenge, there will be a third division, the Certified Angus BeefÒ at Home contest. The All-American Certified Angus BeefÒ Cook-Off and the Certified Angus BeefÒ Chef’s Challenge are to be hosted on July 13, 2021, in conjunction with the Grandest Show at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The purpose of all three of these contests is a chance to display participants’ knowledge of the beef industry and cooking skills in an educational, competitive and fun way. Among junior teams in particular, the Cook-Off has fostered a cooperative spirit. The Cook-Off is an excellent way to educate and entertain nonparticipants, while promoting the ultimate end product — the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. “We are so excited to be back in action this year with our annual contests, as well as the Certified Angus Beef® at Home challenge for round two,” said Anne Lampe, American Angus Auxiliary Beef Education Committee co-chair. “The CookOff is a favorite contest at the NJAS, and we can’t wait to see the competitive spirit exhibitors bring this year to Grand Island!”Learn more at www.angus.org.
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Show Results 2021 Illinois Beef Expo Angus Show
Peoria, Ill. | March 13-14 | Judges: Shane Meier, Tex. and Jon DeClerk, Tex Photos by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
Ring A Grand Champion Heifer Ring B Res. Grand Champ. Heifer
Ring A Champ. Angus Steer Ring B Res. Champ. Angus Steer
Ring A Res. Champ. Angus Steer Ring B Champ. Angus Steer
Both Rings Third Overall Angus Steer
Ring A Res. Champ Angus Heifer
Ring B Res. Champ. Angus Heifer
Ring A Third Overall Angus Heifer
Ring B Third Overall Angus Heifer
Ashtin Guyer
Logan Suits
Jaycie Schertz
Cole Caldwell
Lauren Mool
Christian Fischer
Addison Bartlow
Coehen Kirchner
2021 Angus Royalty:
IL Junior Angus Queen: Jordi Oliver IL Junior Angus Ebonette: Lizzie Schafer IL Junior Angus Ebonette:Cheyenne Handsaker IL Junior Angus Ebonette: Ella Brooks IL Junior Angus Princess: Macie Carroll IL Junior Angus Princess: Madeline Bergmann
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2021 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Regional Preview Show Harrisonburg, Va. | March 13-14 | Judges: Scott Bush, S.D. Photos by Next Level Images
Bred-and-Owned Intermediate Champ. Female
Bred-and-Owned Res. Intermediate Champ. Heifer
Res. Grand Champ. Owned Female
Owned Intermediate Champ. Heifer
Owned Res. Early Junior Champ. Heifer
Intermediate Showmanship
Morgan Hutchins
Morgan Hutchins
Reece Anderson
Emily Brooks
Emily Brooks
Miss American Angus Ellie Kidwell; Reese Anderson, champion; and Montana Hulsmeyer, reserve champion.
2021 National Junior Angus Association’s Raising the Bar Officer Training Montgomery, Ala. | April 8-11 Photos by American Angus Association
Pictured from left are Addison Bartlow, Monticello; Lauren Wolter, Aviston; Paige Lemenager, Hudson; Reese Anderson, Chrisman; Ella Brooks, Prophetstown; and Eric Schafer, Owaneco.
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ILLINOIS LOCAL BEEF DIRECTORY
The Illinois Beef Association is working diligently to help Illinois beef producers in the midst of COVID-19. IBA has developed the Illinois Local Beef Directory as a resources to help members promote their businesses. To be included on the Illinois Local Beef Directory: 1. Must be an IBA member 2. Must be an Illinois resident 3. Must fill out the form on the front page of www.illinoisbeef.com. For specific questions about the Illinois Local Beef Directory, please contact betty@illinoisbeef.com. For questions regarding IBA membership, please contact mareah@illinoisbeef.com.
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Any IBA members with cartidges to turn in can bring them to IBA Summer Conference or contact Sara Benson at 641-777-9260.
Bill Farm Angus Marvin Kramer
1037 N. 2850 St. Farina, IL 62838 mkramerangus@gmail.com Cell: 618-267-3884 Annual Sale: 4th Saturday in March
340 Valley View Circle Dahinda, IL 61428 (309) 337-5196 The new home for SAV Emblynette 4603! Owned with Pasture View Angus
Carl & Janet Evers 22198 Little Indian Rd. Virginia, IL 62691
217-415-3033 evers52@yahoo.com
LARRY RHODES 217-473-5868 cell 217-854-5200 office
rhodesangus@royell.org
9350 Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626
www.RhodesAngus.com
Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
%LAN - Stonington, IL Mika Callan: (217) 823-0653
E-mail: mcallanlOl@spaadnat.com 120 Cow Perlormance Herd
WP Angus
Genetics for production and beauty Like WP Angus on Facebook
Wayne & Pam DeWerff
Pam’s cell 217-823-9453 pamdewerff@yahoo.com
Owaneco, Illinois Sale in Spring of 2021
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