IN THIS ISSUE: September/October 2020
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National Junior Angus Board Announces New Members
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Anne Dameron Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
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ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Tyler Rhode Vice President: Joel York Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Trevor Kuipers 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 David Jenkins Jim Marsh Joel York Kyle Beutke Jeff Dameron Brent Henkel Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure Lee Stremsterfer David Mool Greg McClure
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2020 Angus Convention Simplified to 137th Annual Meeting
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Show Results
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National Junior Angus Board Announces New Members New officers and board of directors virtually elected in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In a year of uncertainty, one thing remained consistent at the 2020 National Junior Angus Show – the election of highquality individuals to lead the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). Every summer, NJAA members elect six young adults to serve on the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB). The members selected are recognizable by their green coats at livestock shows and youth events throughout the country. The new team members were announced during the virtual closing ceremonies on Sunday, July 26. The National Junior Angus Board members serve two-year terms; the first year on the board of directors and the second as officers in the Association. During their tenure, they travel to shows and conferences, plan and execute educational events for fellow young cattlemen and women, promote the Angus breed and help juniors succeed in the classroom, show ring and various educational contests held by the Association. Selected by NJAB advisors after a thorough interview and application process, Chairman Nicholas Pohlman of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Vice-Chairman Daniel Rohrbaugh of Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, will lead the new National Junior Angus Board team. The team is completed by Communications Director Kelsey Vejraska, Omak, Washington; Angus Foundation Director Megan Pelan, Jefferson, Maryland; Leadership Director Justin Wood, Willow Spring, North Carolina; and Membership Director Regan Skow, Palisade, Nebraska. The second-year team will move into their new officer roles and strengthen their leadership skills along the way.
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“Watching the next generation of cattlemen and women succeed is why we do what we do,” said Jaclyn Upperman, American Angus Association director of events and education. “Our team helps guide them in their endeavors, but we learn from them just as much. I’m excited to watch these young leaders become even stronger advocates for our breed and the cattle industry as a whole.” The newest six members of the NJAB are eager to bring their ideas to life and create opportunities for the members they serve. The new board joining the officers are Alex Cozzitorto, Olathe, Kansas; Josh Jasper, Nicholasville, Kentucky; Walker McDermott, Wiota, Iowa; Cutter Pohlman, Hereford, Texas; Eric Schafer, Owaneco, Illinois and Garrett Schuering, Thompson, Missouri. Get to Know the NEW NJAB Eric Schafer was raised on his family’s diversified crop and livestock operation in Illinois. He will attend Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, this fall as an incoming freshman. He plans to pursue a law degree and credits the communication and leadership skills obtained in the NJAA for guiding him on that path. A decorated NJAA member, he has earned the Bronze and Silver awards, scholarships, the Stockman award and more during his tenure as a junior member. “This organization has made me who I am today, and I want to give as much of that back to that organization as its given to me,” Schafer said. September/October 2020 - Illinois Angus News 1
Anne Dameron Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Dameron is the 15-year-old daughter of Jeff and Jennifer Dameron and attends University High School. She is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she serves as director. She has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Dameron participated in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2018 she received the Robert and Marillyn Schlutz Angus Scholarship. She participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference in 2019 and Camp Angus in 2020. 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.
Jack Dameron Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Jack Dameron, Towanda, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Dameron is the 17-year-old son of Jeff and Jennifer Dameron and attends University High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where he serves as director. He has participated in the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) and also participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference in 2017-2019. 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.
2020 Angus Convention Simplified to 137th Annual Meeting Annual event modified to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions in Kansas City The American Angus Association® has made the difficult decision to reformat the 2020 Angus Convention originally scheduled for Nov. 7-9 in Kansas City, Missouri. Considering the current gathering restrictions created by COVID-19, modifications were necessary to balance the health of attendees and the need to conduct the business of the Association. The event will be a two-day meeting on Nov. 8-9 and will continue the long tradition of holding an annual meeting of delegates that has occurred since the inception of the Association in 1883. The National Angus Tour and trade show portion of the event have been canceled and the number of educational sessions will be reduced but virtual options for members and attendees will be offered. “The health and safety of Association members, guests and staff remains our top priority,” said Mark McCully, Association CEO. “While no technology can replace the value of an in-person gathering, we believe offering virtual attendance options this year is the responsible thing to do. We plan to offer a modified format, allowing for both an in-person annual meeting and a virtual educational experience for those who would like to join from home.” Socially distanced educational sessions, an awards dinner and fundraiser will be hosted on Sunday, Nov. 8. Guests who register online can partake in the virtual educational sessions held throughout the two-day event. Association leadership will provide several updates and educational workshops. Each day will be headlined with keynote speakers to inspire attendees to advance their operation. The American Angus Association Board of Directors candidate forum and state caucuses will proceed as scheduled and will be webcast for those not in attendance. The 137th Convention of Delegates will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. If members are unable to attend in person, they can attend virtually, and voting delegates will have a virtual participation option. “The decision to modify the event and the business meeting was not taken lightly,” McCully said. “We still look forward to seeing our members in Kansas City, and if not, we hope you join us online. Give the office a call if you have any questions regarding your registration.” For more information regarding the 137th Annual Meeting, please visit www.angusconvention.com, where there is an updated schedule and information about registering or modifying a registration. 2
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Show Results 2020 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Tulsa, Okla. | July 22-24
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Reserve Grand Champion Bredand-Owned Cow-Calf Pair
Bred-and-Owned Intermediate Champion Heifer
Grand Champion Bred-andOwned Steer
William Miller
Adam Miller
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Grand Champion Steer
Premier Breeder
Cylee Kirchner
Amelia Miller
Reserve Grand Champion Bredand-Owned Steer
Cole Caldwell
Prairie View Farms, Gridley, Ill.
Early Senior Heifer Champion
Reserve Late Senior Heifer Champion
Ashton Dillow
Coehen Kirchner
Owned Heifer Class 11 Eric Schafer 4
Morgan Hutchins
Owned Heifer Class 22
Owned Heifer Class 21
Paige Lemenager
Tyler Lee
Illinois Angus News - September/October 2020
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Division 2
Owned Reserve Heifer Calf Champion Division 2
Bred-and-Owned Bull Class 6
Owned Heifer Class 39
National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest
Top Fifteen Showmanship Finalists
Emma Eathington
Mary Bendlage
Morgan Hutchins
Paige Lemenager
Illinois Representatives: Lauren Mool and Sheridan Hank
Lauryn Mool (Pictured fifth from the left)
Phenotype and Genotype Show (PGS) Held in Conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Tulsa, Okla. | July 22 | Judge: Randy Perry, Calif.
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Reserve Grand Champion Female Claire Kuipers
Reserve Division 2 Champion Heifer Luke Zimmerman
Bill Farm Angus Marvin Kramer
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