American Angus Auxiliary
T H E AU X I L I A RY PO S T Spring 2011
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Presidential Thoughts By Barbara Ettredge
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As a career educator, I have spent a lifetime investing in young people. So it comes naturally for me to promote our youth while promoting the Angus breed. Country music singer Brad Wolf, recently released “I Make a Difference”, a song about a teacher and what she makes, not in terms of money, but the differences she makes in the lives of her students. While everyone is not a “school” teacher, we are all “teachers”—teachers of young people — and we should all work to make a difference in the lives of our youth, who just happen to be the leaders of tomorrow. I challenge each of you to use the talents from you human toolbox and make a difference in the world of Angus, especially in the life of a young Junior Angus member. You many never know how many lives you touched, but it’s all because you cared. The American Angus Auxiliary offers individuals, both young and old, opportunities to take part in educational, promotional, and social activities and programs. Auxiliary members are working to make a difference; are you?
A Historic Tradition Returns to the Futurity The American Angus Auxiliary will once again auction a donated heifer at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity. Through the years, heifers have been featured and sold to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund; the first heifer sold in 1958 and the last heifer sold in 1996. On June 19, 2011, a historic tradition returns to the Futurity in Louisville, Kentucky, with the opportunity to purchase a top-quality heifer. Ardyce and Jim O’Neill, O’Neill Angus Farm, Logan Iowa, have donated ONeills Eraline 259 (reg. no. 16717542; calved 2/25/2010) in memory of their daughter, Debra Ellen O’Neill. This impressive heifer and her dam combine the two noted O’Neill cow families, the Delias and the Eralines purchased in 1951, when O’Neill Angus Farm was founded by Jim O’Neill and his father Clinton. In addition, Eraline 259 traces almost every line in her impeccable pedigree to the “king of sires”, the incomparable Earl Marshall. Proceeds ONeills Eraline 259 Sells June 19 to benefit scholarship fund from the sale of this heifer will go toward the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The American Angus Auxiliary appreciates the O’Neills’ contribution and working together for the betterment of our Auxiliary. continuous support of Auxiliary activities. From business discussions in the board room to casual conversations at Executive Board Meets in St. Joseph, Missouri dinner, we all continue to share the same vision—to work to provide educational, promotional and social programs and activities for Angus Fourteen enthusiastic Auxiliary leaders attended the Executive Board Meeting, February 26-28, at the Association’s home office. Thank You to youth. the American Angus Association staff for the warm hospitality, the unlimited access to the facilities and staff, and the delicious Monday lunch. Special thanks to Misty Taylor for coordinating the logistics and meals for those in attendance. Thanks also to the Missouri Auxiliary for the delicious homemade jams. The weekend provided attendees with the opportunity for meaningful discussions and conversations about Auxiliary issues and activities. Topics discussed included potential updates to the Auxiliary Guidelines, ideas for new items in the Angus Gift Barn, articles and printing options for the spring issue of The Auxiliary Post newsletter, the upcoming 60th Anniversary of our Auxiliary, and the heifer to be auctioned during the AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity in June. Committee reports were reviewed, and for committee chairs in attendance, updates were given. Regional directors reported on progress in their states. Board members were given the opportunity to tour the Association, and met with staff, including Bryce Schumann, Shelia Stannard, Rich Wilson, Milford Jenkins, Shauna Hermel, LaVera Spire, Eric Grant, Crystal Young, and Robin Ruff. Board members appreciated the time spent sharing and
Spring Board Meeting Participants: From Back row left– Michelle Rieff, Mary K. Vejraska, Lynne Hinrichsen, Martha Holshouser, Leslie Mindemann , Marlene Dukehart, Anne Patton Schubert, Dixie McCormick– front from left– Kathi Creamer, Barbara Etteredge, Anne Lampe, Cortney Hill-Dukecart Cates. Not pictured Lindsey Trosper DeWitt and Whitney Trosper Renfro.
Give “Gifts that Sizzle” By Jane Ebert, Chairperson
Gift that Sizzles committee is thinking spring and summer outings featuring Beef for each gathering! The committee is presently working on offerings for our personal or gifting enjoyment. This committee has great potential of generating income to our Auxiliary educational activities but we must think “out of the box” in attracting customers. Gifts that Sizzle project generated total seasonal sales $6835.10 with a donation of $683.51 to the American Angus Association. Our partnering company that helps us make this happen is S&S Meat Company in Kansas City. Personally, I want to thank Fred Williams, WilliamsCrawford, and husband of Shirley Williams former AAAx president for corporate gifts for his business clients. This company makes a difference in our efforts and much appreciation. The committee would like to identify additional businesses that can emulate the support that we receive from Williams-Crawford. The 2011 Gifts that Sizzle Committee members are Yvonne Hinman, MT; Kelli Toledo, CA; Julie Thelen, IN; Mary Greiman, IA: and Emily Tennant, NC. We are now working with S&S Meat Company to introduce new internet web specials for spring and summer. Check our website, www.angusauxiliary.com to check offerings and specials. Always remember to enter the code AAA so that you are recognized as a % gifting to the Auxiliary. We encourage your input in how to make our committee more effective.
Auxiliary-sponsored Awards for Angus Juniors Juniors involved in Angus activities year-round are encouraged to apply for the Certificate of Achievement Award given by the Auxiliary for outstanding achievements at national, state, and district levels. Achievements that qualify include: champion or reserve champion Angus bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair; division champion or reserve division champion Angus bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair and class winners; awards in showmanship, judging, carcass classes, scholarship competitions, royalty competitions, and all National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) recognized competitions, including those held at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Gold, Silver and Bronze awards also qualify, as do leadership roles or positions that were held during that time. Certificates are issued for outstanding achievement from October 1st to September 30th. These certificates are beneficial when applying for the bronze, silver, and gold awards through the NJAA recognition program, as well as applying for Auxiliary scholarships.
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The Achievement Award application is available on the Auxiliary website, www.angusauxiliary.com, or by contacting committee chairs Erica Styles (cestyles@nvc.net) or Kerri Gleason (kgleason@aircanopy.net). In 1953, Joyce Kemp of Iowa earned the first Auxiliarysponsored Silver Award, honoring the female with the highest placing in the show ring. In 1993, the Auxiliary expanded the award to include a male recipient; that year Ty Krebs of Nebraska earned the honor. The Silver Award is now recognized by all Junior members as the prestigious Silver Pitcher Award. Each summer, a Silver Pitcher is presented to the top placing male and female exhibitors at the National Junior Angus Show from points earned in each of the following categories: steer, cowcalf, owned heifer, bred-and-owned bull, and bred-andowned heifer. The American Angus Auxiliary strongly believes in the importance of the educational contests at the National Junior Angus Show. To promote and support these contests, the Auxiliary sponsors the Janet Castle Crystal Award. The Crystal Award is based on placings in the following educational contests: Cook-Off, Creative Writing, Extemporaneous Speaking, Graphic Design, Photography, Public Speaking, Quiz Bowl, and Team Sales. The award is presented to overall high-point male and female contestants. In addition, the Auxiliary sponsors thorough memorial gifts the Black Kettle Award, and the Grote LEAD Award in the cook-off contest as well as the Spader and Grote Awards in the NJAA extemporaneous speech contest and silver bowls to the top 5 showman at NJAS.
Angus Trivia By Ardyce O'Neill
Sharon Sommers, IN. answered the fall 2010 Auxiliary Post trivia question correctly. What year was the first scholarship heifer sold and who donated it? The first heifer was donated in 1958 by Mr. and Mrs. P L Bonschoof, Treasure Acres, Blairsburg, IA. She brought $3,000.00 and was purchased by Royce Zink, Appleton, MO. Who received the first Auxiliary scholarship and what was the amount? The first scholarship offered by the Auxiliary was for $300.00 and it went to Kathleen Moore, Bethel, MO. Interesting Note : Sharon Harrold Sommers: was the first National Angus Queen in 1967/68. 25 years later her daughter, Jill was Miss American Angus - 1993/94.
This issue's Trivia - Do You Know? What United States President owned a well-known Angus farm? Where was this farm located? What year(s) was his term(s)? What war did he gain his military fame? Where was he born? What does the AAAuxiliary possess from his wife? Send your answers to Ardyce O'Neill, 3270 Reading Trail, Logan, IA 51546; Ph: 712/644-2062\712/644-2062 ; email: onlangus@longlines.com.
2011 Officers President Barbara Ettredge 1001 Berend Rd. Pilot Point, TX 76258 Phone/Fax: (940) 686-2958 Cell: (940) 390-2861 CircleEFarms@aol.com President-Elect Anne S. Lampe 5201 E Rd 110 Scott City. KS 67871 Phone: (620) 872-3915 Cell: (620) 874-4273 alampe@wbsnet.org Secretary/Treasurer Cortney Hill-Dukehart Cates 7893 South Indian Trail Modoc, IN 47358 Phone: (410) 707-0267 cortneyhd@gmail.com Advisor/Past President Kathi Creamer 17270 6450 Rd. Montrose, CO 81403 Phone: (970) 240-2798 Cell: (970) 596-0045 kathi@lazyjb.com
2011 Regional Directors Region #1—Mary K. Vejraska P.O. Box 3160 Omak, WA 98841 Phone: (509) 826-3604 Fax: (509) 826-1521 mvejraska@communitynet.org Region #2—Julie Murnin 7734 US Hwy 83 Abilene, TX 79602 Phone: (325) 370-3103 juliemurnin@cattledesign.com Region #3—Lynne Hinrichsen 13080 Christian Road Westmoreland, KS 66549 Phone: (785) 457-2848 Cell: (785) 770-0014 rlangus@bluevalley.net Region #4—Martha Holshouser 285 Spring Lake Lane Gold Hill, NC 28071 Phone: (704) 279-3941 holshouserfarm@windstream.net Region #5—Leslie Mindemann W1551 County B Sullivan, WI 53178-9750 Phone: (262) 593-8836 lesmindy@gmail.com Region #6—Marlene Dukehart 13880 Old Frederick Road Sykesville, MD 21784-5707 Phone: (410) 489-4960 ssfarm2003@yahoo.com
O’Neill named Distinguished Woman At its 59th Annual Angus Auxiliary Breakfast Sunday, November 14, 2010, the American Angus Auxiliary honored Ardyce O’Neill with its Distinguished Woman award. Ardyce was honored for her extensive work for the Auxiliary. She values the rich history and heritage of the Auxiliary but at the same time understands that the organization must be able to change as member needs change. Ardyce played an important role in the Auxiliary’s Beef Education Committee by being involved in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off for the past 27 years, either as a committee co-chair, committee member, or as a judge. She also encouraged the return of the Auxiliary newsletter, The Auxiliary Post, now in its third year of publication. In the late 1990s, Ardyce served as an officer of the American Angus Auxiliary, and the group celebrated its 40th anniversary while she was president. Ardyce recently revitalized the Auxiliary heifer fundraiser for the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity by donating a heifer to auction on behalf of the Auxiliary in June 2011. Ardyce and her husband, Jim, reside at O’Neill Angus Farm, in Logan, Iowa, where Ardyce continues to share much of her time, creative talent and sense of humor with the American Angus Auxiliary. (Photo :Ardyce O’Neill ,2010 Distinguished Woman and Michelle Rieff , 2010 Auxiliary past president and Distinguished Woman committee chairperson. )
From Your Regional Directors News from Region 1 By Mary K. Vejraska, Region 1 Director
Jean Barton, a life member of the American Angus Auxiliary, has been awarded the American National Cattlewomen’s Outstanding Cattlewoman of the Year award at the cattle industries annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. Each year the award recognizes a cattlewoman who has excelled in beef promotion, education, and leadership. Jean and her husband are cow/calf producers residing in Red Bluff, California. Congratulations Jean! The Western National Angus Futurity will be held in Reno. Nevada April 30, May 1 & 2, 2011. The Grand Sierra Hotel is headquarters for this event. Plan to attend the Western States Auxiliary meeting. The time and location will be posted at the show. If you don’t have your copy of Celebrating 50 Years of Pulling for the Breed—1960 Montana Angus Auxiliary 2010—contact www.mtangus.org to order your copy. See you on the American Auxiliary Facebook page. Think SPRING!!
Greetings from Region 5 By Leslie Mindemann, Region 5 director
Three of our state auxiliaries held their annual meetings this spring; Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. New members were welcomed and officer, chair positions were elected. President Carla Jurgenson, set a new time for the Illinois Angus Auxiliary meeting, Saturday morning, at the Illinois Beef Expo in February. Discussion revolved around their past hospitality at the Eastern Regional Show last summer and future projects for 2011. Michigan officers remained the same as 2010. The new 2011 Miss Michigan Angus is Kendra Merriman with Ambassadors - Katie Reid and Dee Ann Merriam. “We have decided to sponsor a workshop this spring for the juniors to help them learn how to fill out award forms. This includes the scholarship, foundation, bronze, silver, gold awards and achievement awards as well as the state award forms. We are also going to help them with ways of keeping records of their accomplishments,” announced President Sharon Vaassen. 2011 Scholarship winners, selected in April, will be announced in June. Two new officers were elected to the Wisconsin Auxiliary board; Mary Kohl, vice-president; and Renee Radcliffe, secretary-treasurer. Emma Berget, Darlington, was selected as Wisconsin Angus Queen with Ambassadors Alison and Claire Hawthorne, Mikayla Kind, and Derek Horstmeyer. Projects for 2011 include their annual desert auction to raise
funds for scholarships and activities and hospitality at both the spring and fall state sales, reported Kathy Miller, President. Scholarship winners were Jessica Radcliffe, Weston, first place; Calli Bayer, Ringle, second place; and Kelli Retallick, Glen Haven, post-secondary scholarship winner. Join the American Angus Auxiliary fan page on Facebook.
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Region 3 Update Director Lynne Hinrichsen is serving as chairman of the “The Historic Tradition Returns” and along with the entire executive committee is excited to see the sale of a heifer to benefit the scholarship program return in 2011. Dixie McCormick, Iowa, and Ardyce O'Neill , Iowa members from region 3 serve on the committee as do Anne Patton Schubert , Kentucky , region 5 and executive committee members Anne Lampe and Cortney Hill-Dukehart Cates. We are very fortunate to have the generosity and support of Auxiliary and American Angus Association members , Jim and Ardyce O’Neill & family, Logan , Iowa willing to graciously donate a top bred heifer chosen from the heart of their herd for this exciting project. ( see pages 1 and 8 for more information on the project and the heifer).
Locate your Region Region 1 - Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska Region 2 – Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma Region 3 – Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska Region 4 - Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida Region 5 – Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky Region 6 – Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and District of Columbia Look for news from Regions 2,4, & 6 in the Fall 2011 Auxiliary Post. AAAx Region 2 director, Julie Murnin and husband Jared (American Angus Association Regional Manger) welcomed a baby boy- Cooper Russell on March 30 at 1:55 pm. He weighed 8lb, 9 oz and was 21.5 inches long. Claire is so excited and a great big sister.
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Miss American Angus It’s great to see the thermometer finally hit 70 degrees this week! Makes me feel like those summer shows aren’t too terribly far away. Like us, many of you experienced a record-breaking amount of snow this winter and I’m glad to finally see the sun shine! It may have been a cold winter, but it was a memorable one for me too. Becoming Miss American Angus has presented me with so many opportunities to speak to others about my Angus story and the great industry I am a part of. My first trip as Miss American Angus took me to Wooster, Ohio for the Certified Angus Beef Building Blocks Seminar. It was great to hear how passionate the CAB employees are about their jobs, and I know they will continue to increase the success of the CAB program. This seminar was also an opportunity to learn more details about the qualifications cattle must pass to become Certified Angus Beef. I was joined but the NJAA board members and the National Beef Ambassadors. There was no down time for me after my Wooster trip, I headed straight to Denver! I spent the first part of my week taking care of my family’s cattle. But any down time was spent attending sales, receptions, and of course the show! Being Miss American Angus gives me a new viewpoint of the show and the hard work our association does to put them on. This was my first year to attend the pen shows and it was a great new experience as well. After Denver it was back to Kansas for me. Thankfully I didn’t miss any classes but I had a busy schedule to say the least! Many of you know that I am a Missouri native, but this year I’m living in Kansas as a Butler student. Living here offers me opportunities to attend new Angus events. The Kansas Angus Futurity banquet was first my first stop. It’s great to see how different states function and I can wait to do the same in other states. But of course it was still great to go back to my home state for the Missouri Futurity sale, show and banquet. This was the first time I could be recognized by my state. It’s such a great feeling to have so much support from them! These trips are just the beginning of my reign of Miss American Angus and I’m filled with so much excitement about the number of events I’m doing this summer! My schedule is packed but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Paige Wallace, Miss American Angus 2011
Beyond the Barn By Kathi Creamer
It’s never too early to begin the groundwork for award and scholarship applications. Adults can help juniors prepare for these applications, but often don’t know where to begin. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to assist juniors, including my own children, with numerous award and scholarship applications. It has been my experience that the best resources are parents of active junior members, former junior Angus members, American Auxiliary officers, directors and chairmen and of course junior activities director, Robin Ruff. There are also some simple steps you can take. 1.
Know the deadlines for applications. May 1st is the deadline for the American Angus Scholarship and the NJAA Gold Award. The deadline for the Auxiliary Achievement Certificate is November 1st. There is no deadline for the NJAA bronze and silver award. (The deadlines for some of these awards and scholarships may vary within your state; therefore, you should check with state scholarship chairmen, junior advisors or state Auxiliary officers.)
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Juniors should be encouraged to keep records of all honors, awards, offices held, etc. that are Angus related, as well as school, community and church activities. Parents can assist juniors by helping them begin record keeping at early age.
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Photos of participation in various Angus activities should be kept and organized.
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Become familiar with applications ASAP.
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If letters of recommendation are required, provide the individual with a copy of the completed application and a minimum of two weeks to write the letter of recommendation.
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Pay close attention to all the requirements. For example, dates of bronze and silver awards are required for the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship.
The 2011 American Angus Auxiliary Scrapbook needs information from each state to make the book and our history complete. Please send photos of your projects & members in action, news articles, state newsletters, etc. to : AAAx Historian, Sheri Tunstill , 10978 S. Whitehouse Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Email- blkangusar@aol.com. By September 1. 4 The Auxiliary Post Spring 2011
Ask our Members Compiled by Leslie Mindemann
We asked members about their experiences with the American Angus Auxiliary. We reached out to three areas of the country. Upper MidWest, South and West. Melissa Miller, from Brandon, FL, currently resides in Colbert, Georgia attending the University of Georgia, earning her Master’s of Science Melissa Miller Lois Foster Marian Stevenson Degree. “I had been a member of the Florida Angus Auxiliary for the Florida Michigan Montana past five years and am now a member of the Georgia Angus Auxiliary which is very exciting as this is a new state auxiliary that just started this year!” Lois Foster, Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, MI, has been an active Marian: The involvement in youth activities and promotion of Angus by member of both her state and national auxiliaries for nearly forty years. both the national and state auxiliary's has been and continues to be a Marian Stevenson is a partner in Basin Angus & Stevenson's Diamond very positive force in the Registered Angus industry. Dot Angus Ranches in Hobson , MT. Have any Auxiliary members or activities influenced your life? How did you become involved in the American Angus Auxiliary? Melissa: The members and activities of the auxiliary have strengthened Melissa: The president of the Florida Angus Auxiliary invited my mother my dedication to and love for the Angus breed. I am one of the younger and me to attend the Auxiliary meeting, at the 2007 NJAS. We members of the auxiliary at 23 years old and a graduate student. The thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the great women from across the women in the auxiliary have been role models to me. This organization country who share the same passion for Angus cattle that we do! This is a great place for young women to become more involved and make a past year I attended the American Angus Auxiliary events during the positive influence on the breed and the youth. Being a member of the NAILE and had the opportunity to volunteer with the Gift Barn and auxiliary has shown me how much these women truly care about the assist in decorating the banquet room. These opportunities helped me youth of our breed, motivating me to become more involved in order to to build friendships with women in the auxiliary and to become more continue the legacy of the auxiliary. involved which is truly rewarding and fun! Marian: I have met many wonderful women through the Auxiliary Lois: A member of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary since the 1970’s and and having the chance to get together with them made it very enjoyable the AAAux in the 1980’s becoming president of both. “I became involved to attend the annual meetings in Louisville; the Denver Stock Show with the Auxiliary desiring to join the support of the junior programs, as I activities, as well as the Western National Futurity in Reno. had three children involved. It was a natural for me to be involved with both the state and national auxiliaries at the same time. And now with What changes have you seen in the activities or influence of the grand-children involved, travel across America and meeting new Angus American Angus Auxiliary? friends was a plus, forming lifelong friendships for my family and me.” Lois: As state and national Aux. Historian for quite a number of years, I have witnessed and recorded a continual updating of our Aux. programs Marian: My mother-in-law , Jeanette Stevenson was a charter member to retain a current status with participants, especially in the scholarship of the MT Aux (started in 1960) and from the beginning she felt that it and showmanship areas. I wish somehow we could acknowledge all of was also important to belong to the Am. Angus Aux. She served on the national applicants (participants), just as we recognize the many committees, and offices, serving as President in 1978-1979. I showmanship contestants. These goals are set by juniors in their have served on some committees over the years; I have been a member childhood and to which they devote endless hours and dedication in of the Montana Angus Auxiliary since about 1963, and also a life their quest for success. They deserve to be given credit, even though member of the American Angus Auxiliary. they don’t win a top prize. This would also provide encouragement to improve and keep trying! What do you see as your role as a member? Melissa: My role is to be devoted to the mission of the auxiliary…to Thank you to these ladies for their participation and support of the provide educational, promotional, and social opportunities to enhance American Angus Auxiliary. As Lois added, “’Sixty years’ of the AAAux’s the breed and promote youth. “ Volunteering to help with youth activities participation is quite an impressive record – and ‘still counting’! ‘Key such as scholarship programs, contests, shows, and other Angus events words’ which commendably surface in our Auxiliary programs include is a truly rewarding experience. “It is also the duty of a member to invite influence, enthusiasm, education, appreciation, professionalism and other women to be members of the auxiliary so that they can reap the success and are destined to take us into the next sixty years!” benefits of being involved and see the reward of making a positive influence on the youth and breed as a whole. What do you see as the role of the American Angus Auxiliary? Lois: I see the role of the AAAux as a support group for the Angus beef industry through the junior programs and education about Angus beef on your dinner plate. Support of the juniors through scholarship, showmanship, leadership (and let’s not forget ‘citizenship’) programs, have a profound effect on the person and the industry. Seeing the smiles on the (award) recipient’s faces is proof enough of the success of this AAAux participation.
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Auxiliary Scholarships Available for Juniors The American Angus Auxiliary announces that it will award $12, 000 in scholarships in 2011 to the top five male and top five female applicants selected from finalists chosen in the applicant’s home state. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male and one female application to the national contest. The winners will be announced during the closing ceremonies of the National Junior Angus Show, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on July 15, 2011. The five finalists for the Miss American Angus contest are selected from the top national female applicants. The application for American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships is available online. Interested Junior Angus members may download the application, access directions and general information by visiting www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships/index.html. The post-mark for applications from the state contact is May 1, 2011. For specific state and local Auxiliary scholarship deadlines and information, visit the Auxiliary web site or contact your state or regional Angus Auxiliary.
28th American Angus Auxiliary sponsored Annual All-American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off Contest entry deadline is June 1, 2011. Information and entry forms are available through state junior Angus advisors or online at www.njaa.info or www.angusauxililary.com. The CAB products available for the 2011 cookoff contest are steaks category: ribeye, fillet of sirloin and strip; roast category: shoulder clod, center cut sirloin roast and London broil; other beef category: frankfurters, deli cooked pastrami, fully cooked boneless short ribs and fresh ground chuck. The contest will be held on Tuesday, July 12 in Harrisburg, PA during the National Junior Angus Show.
Challenge the Chef in You The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef Chef’s Challenge is back for the second year and will be held on If you are your state contact/scholarship chairperson and have questions Tuesday July 12 in Harrisburg, Pa during NJAS. . For cooking and grilling about submitting you state’s applications your questions can be directed to enthusiasts that want a new challenge, enjoy creating recipes or are fans Anne Lampe, Auxiliary scholarship chair: 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, of the many contest shows on the Food Network such as Iron Chef Kansas 67871; phone: 620-872-3915, alampe@wbsnet.org . America and Chopped; the Chef’s Challenge contest is for you. The traditional Cook-Off contest remains the same with the exception of the Get Cook’n adult division, which is only in the Chef’s Challenge contest. The Challenge Cook-Off Advice from CAB will host two age divisions: 1. Adult 2. NJAA members; senior, age 18-21. By Marilyn Conley, Administrative Assistant, Supply Development Certified Angus Beef LLC Contestants may participate as individuals or in teams of two. The It’s Certified Angus Beef LLC’s pleasure to help you with the All-American CHALLENGE: Prepare and serve a unique entrée using a specified cut of Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off Contest each year. In addition to providing CAB and 2-3 secret ingredients provided by the contest. Contestants will some great CAB® products on contest day, we have some helpful hints to be notified of the CAB product and secret ingredients by 9 am the day give contestants, advisors , parents and team coaches everything you before the contest. Judging criteria for the Challenge is: technique & need to prepare for the competition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Past preparation; use of CAB & secret ingredients; taste; originality; plating. A participants have done an amazing job communicating the brand’s Certified Angus Beef logo jacket and a $100 cash award will be presented specifications. We challenge them to take it to the next level and explain to to the first place winners in each of the Challenge age divisions. NJAA the judges why the specifications make the CAB® brand better than members may not participate in the Challenge if they are members of a ordinary beef. Take the time to research our web sites for more great state Cook–Off team. Challenge contest is limited to 10 entries; ideally 5 information and ideas: adult and 5 NJAA senior , determined by receipt of entry (postmark or fax, i Carcass specifications: certifiedangusbeef.com/brand/specs.php email date/time) Multiple entries from the same state will be accepted in i Various cooking methods: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/methods/ each division. Participants are responsible for providing any other index.php ingredients used in their entry. Entry deadline is June 1, 2011, for i Beef cuts information: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/cuts.php complete rules, information and entry form visit www.angusauxiliary.com, i Degrees of doneness: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/doneness.php send an email to alampe@wbsnet.org , or contact co-chairpersons Anne Lampe, 620- 874-4273 or Anne Patton Schubert 502-477-2663. i CAB history: cabpartners.com/facts/history_xl.php i Facts & Figures: cabpartners.com/facts/index.php Kitchen Confidential-Tips & Tricks with Certified Angus Beef ® brand i Press room: certifiedangusbeef.com/corp/press/SelectFile.php Chef Michael Ollier i Recipe and marinade ideas: recipes.certifiedangusbeef.com/ The American Angus Auxiliary Beef Education Co-chairmen and default.aspx committee is excited to announce a special presentation for cook-off contestants , parents and guests; Chef Michael Ollier will present Kitchen Auxiliary members if you are assisting or coaching a team, remember, Confidential- Tips & Tricks on Monday July 11 at 1 pm in conjunction with other recipes can be a great guide for ideas, but be adventurous and try the cook-off contestant’s informational meeting during NJAS. new things. Experiment with new ingredients and be sure to test your recipe before coming to the contest. The judges shouldn’t be the first The beef education committee welcomes and needs volunteers on people to taste your entry. Parents, encourage members to develop their contest day, July 12, 2011, Auxiliary members who would like to volunteer own recipes. Push them to go beyond picking a recipe out of your or support the Cook-Off financially please contact co-chairpersons Anne cookbook, help them practice and prepare for this challenge; then step Patton Schubert 502-477-2663 or Anne Lampe, 620- 874-4273, back so they can showcase their talents on the day of the event. ® We want to help juniors with practice. Should CAB brand products not be alampe@wbsnet.org. accessible to your team, CAB is willing to locate the right product and ship it to one of your members. The team will need to pay for the product and shipping costs, but we will make sure you get what you need. 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Auxiliary Leadership Being Sought Have you thought about getting involved with the Auxiliary on a national level? Do you know of someone who has much to offer the Auxiliary? Nominations are being sought for three Regional Directors and a Secretary/Treasurer to join the American Angus Auxiliary Executive Committee for the upcoming year. Nominations will close on August 1, 2011. You may nominate someone or nominate yourself. Nominations are currently being solicited for Region 4 (Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida), Region 5 (Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky), Region 6 (Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and District of Columbia), and Secretary/Treasurer whose office is a four year term moving to President Elect, President and then to Advisor. American Angus Auxiliary Officer/Director Nomination Form Name of Nominee: Position Being Nominated For: Address: Phone:
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Name & State of Nominator: Please submit this form to Kathi Creamer, Nominating Committee Chair
17270 6450 Rd., Montrose, CO 81403, Phone: (970) 240-2798 , Cell: (970) 596-0045 Or you may email information to Kathi at Kathi@lazyjb.com By August 1, 2011
The minutes of the American Angus Auxiliary Annual Meeting held on November 13, 2010 in Louisville, Ky were printed on page 38 of the March 2011 issue of the Angus Journal. If you do not have access to the Angus Journal and would like a copy of the minutes email Anne Lampe at alampe@wbsnet.org or call 620-872-3915 or you may read online at www.angusauxiliary.com.
Keep Informed of AAAx Projects & Events The Auxiliary Post is published twice a year; in the spring and fall. To keep informed of Auxiliary projects and events between issues of The Post look for Auxiliary Notes in the Angus Journal or visit www.angusauxiliary.com. The officers and regional directors welcome your emails and calls, see page 2 for contact information. Shop the Angus Gift Barn at www.angusauxiliary.com or call Carol at 540-292-8777
Meet Carol In October, the American Angus Auxiliary welcomed a new chairperson for the Angus Gift Barn -Carol Wojciechowski. Carol has shared the following with the Auxiliary Post. It’s exciting to be working with the American Angus Auxiliary and chairing the Angus Gift Barn. I am the youngest of three children and a third generation dairy farmer’s daughter who now resides at the home place in Middlebrook, VA. Large animals have always been a part of my life. I am a licensed Veterinary Technician and started my own business in 2005 doing export health papers for cattle and embryos for practitioners across the country as well as assisting clients with herd management record keeping. It was through the junior Angus program that I met my husband, Chris “Wojo” Wojciechowski. Chris and I have been married 9 years and have a red heeler, Chilli, and a small herd of Angus cattle. When asked about taking over the Angus Gift Barn, I thought this would be fun, a way to make a little extra cash and would be a WIN-WIN for both the auxiliary and me. Since my husband is a fitter and consultant, I travel with him to various events and this opportunity wouldn’t mean more travel for me as we were already at many of the shows. I look forward to meeting many of you at events and can always enjoy a visit and some volunteer help at the National Junior Angus Show and North American in Louisville. I thank you for the opportunity to serve.
The Angus Gift Barn has the perfect gift for every occasion for all Angus enthusiasts. Pitcher & Tumbler Sets
Children’s Puzzle
Wine Glasses
Wedding & Mother’s Day Gifts!
Look for new items at NJAS!
For Dad on Father’s Day! Decanters
Plush Toys
2011 American Angus Auxiliary Membership Dues are Currently Due. Membership year is October 1 to September 30- (make copies if necessary)
RENEWAL NEW MEMBER GIFT MEMBERSHIP(purchased by:______________) Name: Farm/Ranch Name : Email: Complete Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell phone: Select : _______Annual Dues $10 ____ Life Membership $100 _____ Donation _______Non -Active Member ( I want to support the AAAx but not serve on a committee at this time) $25 I would like to serve on a committee( circle your interest): Angus Gift Barn - Audit - Awards- Beef Education - Finance - Historian– Membership— Miss American Angus—Newsletter– Nominating—Program & Hospitality– Public Relations– Rattey Sculpture—Gifts that Sizzle—Scholarship—Ways & Means.
Return with check payable to American Angus Auxiliary to: Rhonda McCurry, Membership Chairman, 501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, Kansas 67030
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May 1– Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline May 26-29– Angus Gift Barn at Atlantic National Show, Timonium, MD June 1– Cook-Off Contest Entries Due June 17- “Break from the Barn” American Angus Auxiliary social, Eastern Regional Jr Angus Show, West Monroe, LA June 19– The Historic Tradition Returns– heifer to benefit scholarship program sells at All American Breeders Futurity, Louisville, KY July 11-16– National Jr Angus Show, Harrisburg, PA July 12– American Angus Aux. sponsored All American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off Contest July 13– AAAx summer meeting and social July 14– AAAx activity Angus Gift Barn July 15– NJAS Awards Ceremony– AAAx Scholarship presented. Miss American Angus finalists announced and various AAAx sponsored awards presented. August 1– Officer/Director Nominations due (see page 7)
2011 Membership Dues are currently due . Please see page 7 for a renewal form and gift membership form or access form at
Sells June 19 All-American Breeders’ Futurity, Louisville, KY
www.angusauxiliary.com