November/December 2022
For more than 50 years, SLC has been raising Chianina cattle. From Fullbloods to Chiangus, Chianina cattle have been a staple at SLC. We have bulls and females, both fullblood and Chiangus, for sale at all times. We invite you to visit the ranch and view the cattle.
The Schrick Family
Ranch located in Millsap, TX • 817-597-8970
at the Cattlemen’s Congress
Saturday, January 7, 2023
11 am | Oklahoma City, OK
Heifers | Bulls | Bred Females | Genetic Packages Consignment Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022 For more info or to Consign
Dustin Hurlbut:: 605-380-8052 Heather Counts:: 517-214-0927
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2022 ACA National Show Schedule
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2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Schedule
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ACA Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
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Show Results
The Official Publication of the American Chianina Association 1708 N. Prairie View Road PO Box 890 • Platte City, MO 64079 816.431.2808 • 816.431.5381 (fax) www.chicattle.org
STAFF Dustin Hurlbut Chief Executive Officer dustin@chicattle.org (605) 380-8052
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A Word from the CEO…Dustin Hurlbut AJCA Board of Directors Update ACA Ladies Auxiliary Update ACA Bulletin ACA Board of Directors Update Upcoming Events New Junior Members Advertiser Index New Adult Members
Jennifer Roach Executive Director jennifer@chicattle.org Stephanie Snook Registrar/Membership Coordinator stephanie@chicattle.org Heather Counts Director of Shows & Activities ACJ Editor heather@chicattle.org (517) 214-0927 Production by American Chianina Journal ACJ (ISSN 1068-8021) is published quarterly at PO Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079. Subscription price is $25 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Platte City, MO and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to: ACJ PO BOX 890 PLATTE CITY, MO 64079 2019 YEAR LETTER “G” 2020 YEAR LETTER "H" 2021 YEAR LETTER “J” 2022 YEAR LETTER “K”
On the Cover: Winegardner/Klingaman Show Cattle Annual Sale – Nov. 5, 2022
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CEO COLUMN
A WORD FROM THE CEO by Dustin Hurlbut, CEO, American Chianina Association
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appy Anniversary! That’s what we have heard a lot this year as this is the Association’s 50th Anniversary! 50 years is a major milestone in anything that we do. As an association, we have had ours ups and downs over 50 years. We have seen many changes in the industry from what the packers have pushed upon us for industry standards to what the show ring has done over the years. There have been highs and lows in registrations and memberships over the years. But one thing is for sure – we are a very resilient group of breeders always pushing to be the best we can be and telling our story to the world. Whether you raise commercial cattle for the feed yard, breeding seed stock or raising steers and heifers for the showring, there is a part in our association for everyone. That’s what makes us so unique! We have members who love the Fullblood cattle, we have members who love the Chiangus part of our association and we have people who believe that under 10% Chianina blood is the perfect amount. This mix of members and ideas is what makes our association great! We are a very diverse group of members who have different thoughts, but at the end of the day we all come together to make it great! That is why I believe we have stood the test of time and I am excited to be a part of the next 50 years! On my travels I have been through many pasture sales this fall and have seen some high quality stock sell for a very good premium. The demand for high quality show cattle is at a all-time high! I have also looked at some bulls for our sales coming up in the next 6 months. One of those sales is our -C- The Difference National Sale which is our annual sale held in
Oklahoma City during the Cattleman’s Congress in January. If you are interested in consigning, please let us know. Consignment forms are now live on our website and social media channels. The other sale we are rolling out this spring will be held at the Ohio Beef Expo in March. We are looking for highquality cattle for the Ohio sale, so if you are interested, please get in touch with me. Another exciting opportunity for our members is the Midland Bull Test. We have a group of breeders who have sent bulls to this test and in April, they will sell as part of the Midland Bull Test Sale. The data that these cattle will sell with is second to none. If you are looking for a new herd bull or a show heifer I encourage you to check out the offerings in these sales. I look forward to seeing everyone in Louisville for our National show and Annual Meeting in November. We will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a celebration and reception on Monday, Nov. 14 from 3-5 pm in the West Hall. We invite everyone to attend, catch up with members from across the country and share some history. It sure seems that starting October 15th through February 15th that it is a fast-paced marathon of traveling and being on the road! I would like to thank everyone for their hospitality while I am on the road stopping by for herd visits. See you soon – Dustin
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Berren Strope, President At Large • Nebraska • Term expires 2023 402.340.7188 • berrenstrope@oneillschools.org Maddie Smith, Vice President At Large • Texas • Term expires 2024 903.904.1598 • msmith9605@gmail.com Josie Wilkins, Secretary/Treasurer At Large • Arkansas • Term expires 2025 479.214.1250 • josiebeth1@gmail.com Shea Whaley, Public Relations At Large • Iowa • Term expires 2023 515.851.9206 • sheawhaley22@gmail.com Adrienne Bryant At Large • Missouri • Term expires 2025 573.489.1614 • starglow44@gmail.com Jillian Bryant At Large • Missouri • Term expires 2023 573.489.4732 • jillian.bryant.business@gmail.com Morgan Baker At Large • Texas • Term expires 2024 940.329.1774 • morgandockann@gmail.com Ray Beneker At Large • Ohio • Term expires 2024 513.907.3985• crbeneker@aol.com Cole Lehnert At Large • Tennessee • Term expires 2025 931.279.2149 • colelehnert@gmail.com Wyatt Shinn Northeast Region • Indiana • Term expires 2025 765.914.9831 • wyattm2003@gmail.com Hannah Smith Southeast Region • NC • Term expires 2023 828.371.8726 • hannah.smith@students. macon.k12.nc.us Madeline Sonnenfeld Northwest Region • Nebraska • Term expires 2024 308.832.7215 • madeline.sonnenfeld@gmail.com
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Fall Shows Mean Busy Season by Shea Whaley, Public Relations & At Large Director
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hope everyone is having a great school year so far, and looking forward to all the fall majors coming up! My name is Shea Whaley and I am a sophomore at Iowa State University, where I am studying Agricultural Communications with a minor in Marketing & Advertising. I currently serve as your Social Media & Public Relations Officer and an At-Large Director on the American Junior Chianina Board of Directors. With this being my third and final year on the board, I have been so blessed to meet and connect with so many of you and to continue to be an advocate for the Chianina breed. I am looking forward to seeing you all at our upcoming major shows. In September, the Junior Board members met in Kansas City and had a fun weekend retreat. We had the opportunity to interact outside of a cattle show, get to know each other better, work on our strengths and weaknesses, and discuss ways we can all contribute to our team. We welcomed the past Iowa FFA President, Mia Gibson, who graciously volunteered to lead us in teambuilding exercises, leaning about our strengths and weaknesses as a team, and ultimately taught us ways to contribute our strengths to the team. This was a great weekend for all of us to get together and spend time bonding with our 2022-2023 AJCA Board of Directors. The other part of the weekend was to sit down and plan the upcoming year. We were able to plan out some of our goals for the year, social media plans, and talk about upcoming shows. Everyone had a great weekend, and we look forward to a wonderful year! As a Junior Board, we are doing Instagram takeovers, so tune into the AJCA Instagram page over the next several weeks to see what our board members are up to! Don’t forget to follow our other socials as well! We post lots of important information about upcoming shows and junior nationals! Speaking of upcoming shows, we have a busy few months ahead of us! We just finished up the junior and open shows at the American Royal! NAILE is less than a month away and we can’t wait to see everyone on the green shavings! Make plans to attend the AJCA membership meeting on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 pm. Our Junior show will be at 8 am on Sunday, Nov. 13 with Todd Herman judging. The ACA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a Reception and Celebration in Louisville on Monday, November 14 at 3 pm in the West Hall. The open shows wrap up the events on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Freedom Hall with judges Scott & Andrew Foster.
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We hope you are planning to start of the New Year off right at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. Immediately on the heels of OKC is The National Western Stock Show in Denver. Shortly after The National Western is the Fort Worth Stock Show in Fort Worth, Texas. It’s going to be a fast and furious few months but we can’t wait to see you all at the shows. Speaking of shows, who’s looking forward to a Sweet Summer because the Junior Board is looking forward to a sweet Junior Nationals. We can’t wait to see all of our
Junior Members in Grand Island, Nebraska, for the 2023 Maine and Chianina National Junior Heifer Show – The Sweet Life – June 19-24. Be sure to check our website and social media pages for lots of information on next year’s Junior Nationals. We look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming shows. Be sure to stop by and talk to the junior board members; we are happy to help with any questions you may have!
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LADIES AUXILIARY
Auxiliary Happenings Kelsey Evans – President At Large Director • Kentucky 859.553.3059 • kelseyculpevans@gmail.com Segayle Foster – Vice President Southwest Region Director • Texas 806.445-2496 • segaylef@yahoo.com Barb Garrett – Secretary/Treasurer Northeast Region Director • Indiana 765.969.0921 • barb@barbgarrett.com Jessica Cheesman Northeast Region Director • Indiana 765.468.7405 • jessicalcheesman@gmail.com Marna Higgins Southeast Region Director • Tennessee 615.273.2656 • higgmarna@aol.com
by Kelsey Evans, President
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appy Fall, Ya’ll! We’re into what very well could be the busiest run for our Ag community. Between fall and winter majors, harvest, fall calving and sale season, there is no shortage of things to do. For some, this is the time of year we live for! There are countless opportunities to connect with friends all across the country, especially as we come together in Kansas City, Louisville, OKC, Denver and Ft. Worth. For others, it’s the long days and late nights in the barn that pay off when their sale ends and calves head to their new homes. Regardless of where you fall, GOOD LUCK! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Louisville in a few short weeks. The Auxiliary is excited to watch our Queen and Princess, Cheyenne and Lindy Kiser, take on their first major event in their year of service. If you’d like to donate something to our annual silent auction, contact myself, Segayle or Barb. We can’t wait to see you all!
Amelia Weaver Southeast Region Director • Tennessee 615.636.3942 • ahiggins0807@gmail.com Shawnda Foster Southwest Region Director • Texas 806.652.2383 • shawndafoster@att.net Bridget Schaefer Northwest Region Director • North Dakota 701.725.4902 Kaylee Tracy Northwest Region Director • Nebraska 308.660.7069 • kaylee@tracycattle.com Becky Sheets At Large Director • Indiana 765.714.1200 • rsheets462@aol.com Sue Comer • Scholarship Chair Indiana • 765.874.2228
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Royalty Coordinator Kelsey Evans • 859.553.3059 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2022
Interested in joining the Ladies Auxiliary? Scan the QR code, print and fill out the application and return with dues to:
Barb Garrett ACLA Secretary/Treasurer 5772 N US Highway 35, Williamsburg, IN 47393
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Steer Rewards Program
Payouts for Major Fat Shows, Influential Shows &Minor Shows If your steer qualifies, please send results documentation and photo to Heather Counts at heather@chicattle.org. Once info is received, a payout will be sent from the ACA office. For questions, please contact Heather at 517-214-0927.
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Chianina Steer Rewards Program Rules
Requirements: A. Steers must be registered and transferred to an ACTIVE junior member on or before the entry deadline. (The actual day the work was done) B. Awards will be paid to the junior member after both an official photograph and press release from show officials have been received by the ACA (information can be emailed to heather@chicattle.org). C. If the show offers a division for Chianina steers, the steer must be shown as a Chianina.
Major Fat Steer Shows
Payout - $2000 - Money split 50/50 between breeder and owner A. American Royal B. North American International Livestock Exposition C. National Western Stock Show D. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo E. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion but a qualifying steer places in the Top 5 a graduated scale will be used. ($800 for Reserve, $600 for third, $400 for fourth and $200 for fifth) for the highest placing steer in the show.
Influential Steer Shows
Greater than 200 head of steers exhibited or a State Fair or Expo
Payout $500
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion but a qualifying steer places in the Top 5, a graduated scale will be used. ($400 for Reserve, $300 for third, $200 for fourth and $100 for fifth) for the highest placing steer in the show.
Minor Steer Shows
<200 head of steers and >100 head of steers exhibited
Payout $250
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion, $125 will be paid to the Reserve if he qualifies.
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Bulletin 2022-2023 All-American Shows Announced
The shows listed below have been designated as All-American Point Shows for the 2022-2023 show season. Points will be tallied from junior and open shows if applicable. • National Junior Heifer Show • Eastern Regional Junior Show • Western Regional Junior Show • State Fair shows open to all exhibitors • World Beef Expo • American Royal • North American International Livestock Exposition • Cattlemen’s Congress • National Western Stock Show • Ft. Worth Stock Show
Keep Contact Info Current to Receive Important ACA Correspondence
The ACA utilizes various ways to contact our members, but your information must be accurate in order to receive the most up to date info. Please confirm your information on your DigitalBeef account periodically. We ask that all members include an email address on your membership as this is one of the best ways for us to disseminate information to our membership quickly. If you have questions or need assistance in updating your information, please contact the office.
Submit Upcoming Sales & Events
Do you have an upcoming sale or event that needs to be listed on the ACA upcoming events? Send this info to at heather@ chicattle.org and we will add it to our upcoming events listing in the ACJ as well as on the website. This is a free service to our members. Don’t miss out.
Photos Needed for Breed Promotion
The ACA is in need of current photos to use for breed promotion throughout various publications, brochures and other media. While you are out in your pastures, take some photos of your cattle and email to Heather at heather@chicattle.org. We need photos of bulls, females, calves, herds, feedlot photos, kids working with their calves and more. The options are endless. Thanks for your assistance is helping us promote this breed we all love.
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Board of Director Election Results
The ACA is pleased to announce the election of four members to the ACA Board of Directors. Tyler Winegardner, Derek Evans, Travis Pembrook & Katy Satree-Rucker have been elected to serve 3 year terms on the board. There were 4 applications submitted for 4 open positions, therefore the candidates were elected without the need for an election. The newly elected members will begin their term in November. Look for bios on the candidates in the January issue of the ACJ.
ACA to Celebrate 50 Years during NAILE The American Chianina Association is celebrating 50 years this year and we are planning some special events during the ACA National Show in Louisville in November. We invite all members to attend the 50th Anniversary reception on Monday, November 14 at 3 pm on the grounds of the NAILE. We look forward to seeing each of you there.
Eastern Regional Junior Show Date Announced
The 2023 Eastern Regional Junior Show will once again be held in conjunction with the Bourbon Trail Jackpot Series Show in February. The show will be February 18-19 in Shelbyville, Ky. Entry information will be released in the next few months.
Culp, Taylor Wed
Laurel Alexis Culp and Garry Allen Taylor, III were married on April 16, 2022 in the former show barn of Anderson Circle Angus Farm, Harrodsburg, KY. The bride is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Ken Culp, III. The groom is the son of Allen & LeAnn Taylor. Laurel and Garry Allen operate Taylor Auction Company, Taylor Cattle Company and Clearwater Pools. They reside in rural Winchester, Kentucky. Laurel was very active in the AJCA, having served two terms on the junior board and one year as national queen. Congratulations to the newly married couple.
ACA National Show Schedule Thursday, November 10 Arrival of cattle
Friday, November 11
Junior Show Check In • 1-3 pm • ACA Booth
Saturday, November 12
Open Show Check In • 10 am - Noon • ACA Booth AJCA Board Meeting • 1 pm • West Hall AJCA Exhibitor & Membership Meeting • 2 pm • West Hall
Sunday, November 13
NAILE Junior Chianina & Chiangus Shows • 8 am • Broadbent Arena
Monday, November 14
ACA 50th Anniversary Reception & Celebration • 3 pm • West Hall
Tuesday, November 15
ACA Annual Membership Meeting & Annual Awards Presentation • 1 pm • West Hall
Wednesday, November 16
ACA National Chianina & Chiangus Shows • 8 am • Freedom Hall Hotel Headquarters: Crowne Plaza Hotel • 830 Phillips Lane • 502-367-2251 Rate: $139/night • Cutoff Date: Oct. 31, 2022 • Group Code: ACA NOVEMBER 2022 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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ACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ryan Dunklau – President Northwest Region • Nebraska • Term expires 2023 402.369.2025 • dunkcattleco@gmail.com Justin Tracy – Vice President At Large Director • Nebraska • Term expires 2023 308.962.4255 • justin@tracycattle.com Segayle Foster – Secretary Southwest Region • Texas • Term expires 2022 806.445.2496 • segaylef@yahoo.com Andy Higgins, Treasurer Southeast Region • Tennessee • Term expires 2023 615.330.6446 • higg1andy@aol.com Neal Branscum At Large • Kentucky • Term expires 2024 606.872.5395 • nealbrascum@hotmail.com Ken Culp, III, Ph.D At Large Director • Kentucky • Term expires 2022 859.227.7506 • ken.culp@uky.edu Derek Evans At Large • Kentucky • Term expires 2022 217.218.0242 • derek@summitflooring.us Jeff Miller At Large • Indiana • Term expires 2024 765.414.4547 • jeffmillershowcattle@yahoo.com Colton Prescott Northeast Region • Indiana • Term expires 2024 260.729.2713 • crprescott92@yahoo.com Keith Schrick At Large • Texas • Term expires 2023 817.366.6435 • wine@schricksliquors.com Nate Tice At Large • Iowa • Term expires 2024 717.926.0874 • tice152@gmail.com Tyler Winegardner At Large • Ohio • Term expires 2022 419.236.4375 • tylerwinegardner@icloud.com
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The Way I See It: The Long Way Home by Ken Culp, III, Ph.D, At Large Director
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once heard it said that a lifetime can best be judged by viewing it in reverse, starting at the end, and rewinding to the beginning. In this way, the impact of decisions that were made at the beginning crystalize, draw sharply into focus, and become transparent. I’ll rewind back to 1994. In those days, state associations hosted the Junior National. It was held that year in Richmond, Ind. Sue and Terry Comer served as co-chairs. I was invited to judge showmanship, along with Tom Younts. I enjoyed it so much that I stayed for the remainder of the show and the banquet. When I drove home, I knew that this was the event in which our girls would one day participate. Lorene Snow invited me to Iowa the following year, in 1995, where I judged senior speeches, officiated the judging contest, and served as the associate showmanship judge. By that time, I was absolutely hooked. Kentucky hosted the junior national in 2000. We had just moved to the Bluegrass state the previous year, and that was our first national junior heifer show. We haven’t missed once since. Fourteen years ago, in August 2008, I was approached by three different Chiangus breeders, each of whom encouraged me to run for the ACA Board of Directors, representing the Southeast Region. It was the seat that was being vacated by Jill Boddicker Miller, who was concluding a six-year stint on the board. The complexion of the ACA board was strikingly different in 2008 than it is in 2022. If elected, at age 51, I would be the board’s second youngest member. Additionally, I would be the only board member whose children were currently exhibiting in the national junior heifer show. While I was very flattered to be asked, I wasn’t sure that the timing was right. Brittany was about to enter her freshman year at UK; Kelsey would be a junior in high school, and Laurel, still 10, would be a 6th grader in middle school. I talked with a few friends who had also served on the Board to determine what the expectations and the time commitment would be, and to solicit their advice. One former board member offered this pearl of wisdom “If you’re not an alcoholic before you’re elected to the ACA Board of Directors, you will be when your term is finished.” I talked with Nancy and the girls and eventually decided that I would run. John Woodroof was one of the three breeders who signed my petition. Before he signed it, he told me this: “I’ll be glad to sign your petition, but I want you to promise me two things. You’ll attend every meeting, and you’ll participate in the discussion.” I ended up serving six years, laid out two years, then served another six. Over the course of the 12 years that I have served on the ACA Board, I can honestly say that I did not become an alcoholic, I attended every meeting held except one, and I believe that
The other decision which caused great debate was in deciding if we would continue to register cattle by percentages or return to registering them by fractions. Chianina cattle were originally registered by fractions. Previous articles have carefully explained the reasons why the change to percentages was made, and I won’t revisit that now. The premise was that laypeople mistakenly believe that when they purchase (for example) a purebred Simmental, that individual is 7/8 (or 87.5% Simmental blood). However, a “purebred” Simmental can be obtained by breeding a 7/8 bull to a ¾ female… resulting in a calf that is 81.25%, which is the loss of 6.25% Simmental blood in a single generation. Breeding that “purebred” bull to another ¾ blood female results in a purebred calf that is 78.125% Simmental blood…the loss of another 3.125% Simmental blood. In just two generations, the “purebred” blood has been eroded from 87.5% to 78.125%…and it only gets worse over time, because few breeders are using fullbloods to increase the purity of the blood in the breed. Virtually every other breed association register by fractions; fractions seem to be accepted and understood. However, by registering cattle by percentages, the ACA can at least attest to the fact that our cattle are what we say they are. If a heifer is 12.5% Chianina blood…then that in fact is what she is… a 1/8 blood. While not the most accepted way of issuing registration certificates, it is the most accurate and true representation of breed make up. The board has made many accomplishments of which I am very proud. When I first was elected to the board in 2008, our line of credit at the Platte Valley Bank was nearly $180,000. Stan Comer first began making $2,000 principal payments on the LOC and quarterly interest payments. While a $2,000 payment on a $180,000 loan might not seem like a lot, it amounted to $24,000 a year, and was $96,000 over four years. Andy Marston increased the principal payment to $3,000 a month. When Andy resigned, Jennifer and I decided to apply his entire salary to the LOC…in five months, the debt was finally retired. After a 7-year absence, Heather Counts returned to the ACA as Editor of the Journal, and Director of Shows, Events, and Youth Activities. That was a tremendous accomplishment! In addition to an attractive, accurate, professional journal, our shows are well-run, and Heather is highly respected by show officials wherever we go. Perhaps most importantly, serving on the Junior Board has become prestigious again. We now have competitive elections for junior board members. Our young people want to serve on the AJCA Board of Directors. We rented office space in the ACA Building, ensuring that NOVEMBER 2022 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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I actively participated in discussion, except during the three years in which I served as chairman of the board. People are motivated to serve on the boards of purebred breed associations for very different reasons. Some see it as an achievement, an honor bestowed upon master breeders. Some have specific goals they want to accomplish. Some have an axe to grind and want to “fix things.” Some have other motives. My motivation was different; I simply wanted to serve, to contribute, to make a difference, to help our association become stronger; I wanted to serve the organization and its membership. Serving on the board of directors is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly; it is not for the faint of heart. The members often have very different perspectives and viewpoints, and this is exactly how it should be. But it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable. In the best of circumstances, everyone is transparent about their opinions, feelings, and perspectives. By understanding each other’s perspectives, the strongest decisions, in the best interests of the association and its membership, can be made. One of the lessons that I learned during my second round of service on the ACA Board was that the most difficult decisions, those that still haunt me today, are those that are not “right versus wrong” … but “right versus right” (or “wrong versus wrong”) … depending upon one’s perspective. The two most challenging decisions involved composite heifers and registering cattle by percentages versus fractions. In the debate over showing composite heifers, the board was influenced by two key factors: economics and the pleadings of the junior board. The junior board met in conjunction with the ACA Board in the fall of 2020 at the office and asked to meet with us. They made an articulate and impassioned plea for the board to add a composite show at the national junior heifer show held in Oklahoma in 2021. At the time, the board was largely opposed to this idea. However, economics also came into play. The two primary revenue streams for the ACA (indeed, for any purebred livestock breed association) are registrations and memberships. The bottom line was that the revenue generated from the registrations of composite heifers, and the memberships sold to junior members would be useful for the association. Of course, there was another important factor to consider. The primary responsibilities of a breed association include documenting the ancestry of animals through registrations and issuing pedigrees, as well as maintaining breed integrity and identity. I’m not sure that responsibility can be served by allowing cattle with less than 1/16 Chianina blood to be exhibited in our shows.
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our greatest fiscal asset was “earning its keep.” We signed a long-term contract with the Black Hereford Association, adding another revenue stream, and ensuring full-time employment for our office staff. We added a DNA Department, providing another service to our members. After the retirement of Cheryl Minyard (who made a tremendous contribution to our association), Stephanie Snook returned to the ACA to coordinate memberships and ACA registrations. Stephanie is a self-starter and has made it her own personal mission to contact breeders whose membership has lapsed (many times, several years earlier) and encourage them to renew their membership. Our membership numbers have increased, due in large part to her attentive persistence. Dustin Hurlbut joined the ACA staff half-time as Director of Marketing in the West in 2019. After a year, he expanded his role to three-quarter time, and assumed field man responsibilities for the entire nation. A year ago, Dustin accepted the CEO position that had been vacant for three years. During the three-year interim in which the ACA was not served by a CEO, Jennifer Roach very capably ensured that the office operated smoothly and efficiently. Jennifer’s work ethic, and her extraordinary telephone and people skills have been invaluable to the image and operation of our association. Jennifer can (and does) answer any question pertaining to both the ACA as well as the Black Hereford Association. Over the course of the past 14 years, I cannot think of a time in which the ACA was better served by a more capable, competent, service-oriented staff. They’re hard working, dedicated, efficient and honest. One of the accomplishments of which I was the proudest was the creation of the Long Range Plan. In 2020, at the height of COVID, 32 people (including 10 board members) traveled to Kansas City, to participate in its development. The resulting plan was innovative, visionary, and provides a clear direction for the future of the ACA. I hope that the Board will continue to review its six objectives and make them priorities at meetings held over the next two years. My service on the ACA Board has been an incredible journey. It has been a journey on which I have not traveled alone. On every step of the way, there have been board members, and especially officers, who shared the load, accepted responsibility, and helped ensure that the board
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made positive strides forward. To those stalwart board members, and to the ACA staff who served the association and its members, let me share my most heartfelt appreciation. Finally, going back to the very beginning, one realizes the impact that family has on an individual’s long-term success and lifelong choices. I grew up in a family in which volunteerism and service were not only expected but were part of the very fabric of our family. Volunteerism and service are evidently part of our DNA, as all three of our daughters, Brittany, Kelsey, and Laurel, each served the association by serving on the junior board and promoting the breed as our national queen. Both Nancy and Kelsey have served on the Ladies Auxiliary Board; Kelsey currently serves as chairperson, is the Queen coordinator, and is a member of the Chiangus Classic Committee. My son-in-law, Derek, will begin his second term on the ACA Board in November. Some people have indicated that there have been too many Culps involved. Perhaps that is be true; but anyone can step up and serve the association in a manner that utilizes their talents, skills, and resources. I would encourage each of you to do so. There will be challenges and frustrations, but serving the association provides a tremendous sense of accomplishment and strengthens the organization. The ACA’s junior program and the ACA Ladies Auxiliary provided unparalleled opportunities for our daughters. I have tried to repay those debts in kind. The next generation is now following the trail blazed by their mother and aunts. You can be sure that I’ll be alongside, watching, cheering, and serving in a different role, as we travel this long way home, back to the beginning; back to the place where it all started…supporting our kids in the national junior heifer show. Thanks for the memories, for the assistance and support and especially, thank you for the opportunity to serve. It’s been both my privilege and pleasure to have served the ACA and its membership. For that, and for so much more, I will always be grateful. That’s the way I see it. Editor’s Note: During his 12 years of service on the ACA Board of Directors, Ken served 5 years as Secretary, 3 years as President, and 2 years as Past-President.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS 2022…
2023…
Nov. 1
Jan. 7
Nov. 5 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 20
Consignment Deadline – ACA -C- The Difference National Sale Winegardner/Klingaman 26th Annual Harvest of Excellence Sale, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio, 1 pm EST Junior Chianina & Chiangus Shows, NAILE, Louisville, Ky., 8 am, Broadbent Arena ACA 50th Anniversary Reception & Celebration, Louisville, Ky., 3 pm, West Hall Entry Deadline – Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla. ACA General Membership Meeting, NAILE, Louisville, Ky., 1 pm, West Hall Entry Deadline – Ft. Worth Stock Show, Ft. Worth, TX ACA National Chianina & Chiangus Shows, NAILE, Louisville, KY, 8 am, Freedom Hall Entry Deadline – National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.
-C- The Difference National Sale, Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla., 11 am Jan. 8 Cattlemen’s Congress Open & Junior Chiangus Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1 pm Jan. 9 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior & Open Chianina & Junior Chi-Composite Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla., 9 am Jan. 16 National Western Stock Show Open & Junior Chianina & Chiangus Shows, Denver, Colo., 8 am Jan. 27 Ft. Worth Stock Show Youth & Open Chianina & Chiangus Shows, Ft. Worth, Texas, 1 pm Feb. 18-19 Eastern Regional Junior Show, in conjunction with the Bourbon Trail Jackpot Series, Shelbyville, Ky. June 18-24 National Junior Heifer Show, Grand Island, Neb.
Statement of Ownership
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Sponsorship Levels PLATINUM - $5,000 AND ABOVE
• Individual sponsor recognition in the showring, during show & in show program • Individual social media shout out and recognition prior to and during show • Logo on revolving banner on the AJMAA/AJCA junior national web pages • Walton Webcasting & Showring Jumbotron ad ran during the 3 days of showing • 3 pages of advertising in both the Maine-Anjou Voice & Chi Journal • Vendor Space
GOLD - $2,500 AND ABOVE
• Individual sponsor recognition in the showring, during show & in show program • Social media shout out and recognition prior to the show • Logo on revolving banner on the AJMAA/AJCA junior national web pages • Walton Webcasting & Showring Jumbotron ad ran during the 3 days of showing • 1 page ad in both the Maine-Anjou Voice & Chi Journal • Vendor space
SILVER - $1,500 AND ABOVE
• Logo featured on friend of the show banner in the showring • Logo on revolving banner on the AJMAA/AJCA junior national web pages • Logo included on Walton Webcasting & Showring Jumbotron group ad • Social media recognition • Name announced during show & in show program
BRONZE - $500 AND ABOVE
• Social media recognition • Name listed on the friends of the show banner • Name announced during show & in show program
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Sponsorship Levels FRIEND OF THE SHOW - $1 - $499 • Name listed in show program • Name listed on Friend of the Show banner
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS • Walton Webcast banner ad - $300 • Showring Jumbotron ad - $300 • Walton Webcast & Jumbotron ad - $500 • Division Winner - $250 • Reserve Division Winner - $150
CONTEST SPONSORSHIPS
(Per age division) • Public Speaking - $500 • Salesmanship - $500 • Photography - $500 • Quiz Bowl - $500 • Livestock Judging - $500 • Videography - $500 • Individual Sweepstakes - $500
Questions?
AMERICAN CHIANINA ASSOCIATION Heather Counts (517) 214-0927 or Heather@chicattle.org NOVEMBER 2022 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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Oklahoma City, OK January 1-13, 2023
American Chianina Association Schedule of Events Thursday, Jan. 5 10 am - Arrival Friday, Jan. 6 1 pm - 3 pm – Check In Junior & Open Cattle – ACA Booth 3 pm – Cattle In Place Saturday, Jan. 7 11 am – -C- The Difference National Sale – Super Barn Sale Arena Sunday, Jan. 8 1 pm – Junior & Open Chiangus Shows – Jim Norick Arena Monday, Jan. 9 9 am – Junior & Open Chianina & Junior Chi Composite Shows – Jim Norick Arena
Judges: Kyndal Reitzenstein - Junior Brandon Callis – Open
Entry Deadline: Nov. 18 Junior Ownership Deadline: Dec. 1 Late Entry Deadline: Dec. 1 For more information, visit: cattlemenscongress.com NOVEMBER 2022 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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NEW MEMBERS
NEW JUNIOR MEMBERS ARIZONA
Kennedy Jo Banuelos PO Box 461 Cornville, AZ 86325
ARKANSAS
Olivia Reeves 2755 Greene 707 Rd Paragould, AR 72450
CALIFORNIA
Savanna Bach 4250 Greenville Rd Livermore, CA 94550 Alivia Muenzer 1550 Prune St Hollister, CA 95023 Addison Tenente 10051 Escalon Bellota Rd Escalon, CA 95320
GEORGIA
Audrey Leeann Brown 43 Watson Mill Rd Comer, GA 30629 Karlee Morrell 2790 GA Highway 93 N Pelham, GA 31779 Charlie Corban Pate 1724 Evergreen Rd Sylvester, GA 31791
ILLINOIS
Myah Little 1756 Woodson Winchester Rd Murrayville, IL 62668 Logan Dale Suits 1550 County Road 3200 N Rantoul, IL 61866
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INDIANA
Gabrielle Cragen 5425 New Harmony Rd Martinsville, IN 46151 Etta Claire Evans 1229 W Main St Madison, IN 47250 Alden Hopper 4137 E 1150 N Macy, IN 46951 Emma Ludwig 4098 Wesley Chapel Rd West Harrison, IN 47060 Analeigh Myers 5179 S 750 W Russiaville, IN 46979 Elliana Myers 7695 E 600 S Russiaville, IN 46979 Keaton Walker 2500 E 300 N Hartford City, IN 47348
IOWA
Braleigh Cleveringa 4530 Kennedy Ave Alton, IA 51003 Kourtney Dekker 3581 Mckinley Ave Sheldon, IA 51201
KANSAS
Addison Maxwell 506 Anne St Larned, KS 67550 Kole Maxwell 506 Anne St Larned, KS 67550
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Jance Mosbarger 6265 Road 23 Goodland, KS 67735
Kimber Woodworth 6154 Liv 531 Chillicothe, MO 64601
Maylee Reece 1246 Road K Lakin, KS 67860
NEBRASKA
LOUISIANA
Jett Fogarty 2472 I Ave Walthill, NE 68067
Kutter Kahl 81500 F Jenkins Rd Bush, LA 70431
Bailey Prinz 82401 569 Ave Clarkson, NE 68629
MARYLAND
Jace Prinz 82401 569 Ave Clarkson, NE 68629
Makayla Burrier 9638 Liberty Rd Frederick, MD 21701 Carsen Powers 1125A Rayville Rd Parkton, MD 21120 Taylor Talley 47 New Valley Rd Conowingo, MD 21918
MICHIGAN
NEW MEXICO Kody White PO Box 351 Texico, NM 88135
NORTH CAROLINA Mary Grace Baker 1571 Sandy Cross Rd Belvidere, NC 27919
Karissa Rasch 57064 Nottawa Rd Mendon, MI 49072
Kaylee Pittman 580 Little Creek Farm Rd Selma, NC 27576
Lorane Stinson 2049 W Vermontville Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813
Mckynlee Pittman 580 Little Creek Farm Rd Selma, NC 27576
MINNESOTA
Annah Claire Sullivan 8414 Saint Marys Church Rd Lucama, NC 27851
Brock Brian Steuart 14329 210th St E Hastings, MN 55033
MISSOURI
Wyatt Collard 10400 County Road 230 Oronogo, MO 64855
NORTH DAKOTA Tamara Goldade 9337 57th Ave SE Ashley, ND 58413
Casey Cottrill 4172 Roth Rd New Holland, OH 43145 Delaney Gates 345 Dixon Rd Cutler, OH 45724
Colton J. Worden 4366 Marion Melmore Rd Nevada, OH 44849
OKLAHOMA
PENNSYLVANIA Ben Cannella 144 Netti Ln Falls, PA 18615
Carly Dismukes 107800 S 4240 Rd Checotah, OK 74426
Mackenzie Komar 372 Red Cut Lodge Rd Latrobe, PA 15650
Kamryn Hardy 122 Willow Run Rd Mount Orab, OH 45154
Klaer Foreman 107800 S 4240 Rd Checotah, OK 74426
Alexi Mcmonagle 10513 Fox Run Rd Williamsburg, PA 16693
Cohen Montgomery 11190 State Rt 821 Lower Salem, OH 45745
Jace Garver 18105 US Highway 77 Purcell, OK 73080
SOUTH DAKOTA
Natalia Montgomery 740 Brackenridge Rd Vincent, OH 45784
Bryce Grimes 408 W Stonebrook Villas Dr Konawa, OK 74849
Fox Morgan 10572 Wesley Chapel Rd Mount Perry, OH 43760
Kyan Herrmann 342414 E 810 Rd Tryon, OK 74875
Ella Reed 7750 High Point Rd Thornville, OH 43076
Gracin Jones 336548 E Highway 62 Mcloud, OK 74851
Audrey Renner 3811 Greenbriar Dr Fairborn, OH 45324
Jacob Morse 28100 County Street 2740 Verden, OK 73092
Makiah Schroeder C630 County Road 10A Hamler, OH 43524
Levi Moses 401490 W 4000 Rd Collinsville, OK 74021
Kasen Shaffer 3125 Township Road 190 Fredericktown, OH 43019
Sadie Moses 401490 W 4000 Rd Collinsville, OK 74021
Izzy Arredondo 500 Fm 585 Bangs, TX 76823
Campbell Shepard 12509 County Road O Napoleon, OH 43545
Emaleigh Parks 279851 E 1840 Rd Comanche, OK 73529
Hollis Beckham 609 Jasmine St Clute, TX 77531
Gwyneth Souder 8501 Henize Rd Georgetown, OH 45121
Kade Robertson 393171 E 1185 Dustin, OK 74839
Bryce Biddison 1243 Private Road 2242 Breckenridge, TX 76424
Carter Welty 7530 Township Road 123 Mc Comb, OH 45858
Brady Thornton 14493 State Highway 63 Hartshorne, OK 74547
Isabelle Biddison 1243 Private Road 2242 Breckenridge, TX 76424
Jaycyn Adrian 45807 268th St Parker, SD 57053
NEW MEMBERS
OHIO
Rachel Brast 6298 County Road 237 Anderson, TX 77830 Darci Jo Burden 236 County Road 402 Comanche, TX 76442 Elyssa Clark 816 County Road 2255 Valley View, TX 76272 Kaycee Cooper 250 Pine Trail Oakhurst, TX 77359 Maty Cooper 113 Honeysuckle St Lake Jackson, TX 77566
TENNESSEE
Landon Ellison PO Box 57 Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Kimber Fuessel 2643 Rice Creek Rd West, TX 76691
Caden Mcknight 288 County Road 226 Niota, TN 37826
Hadley Geiger 12687 Fm 981 Blue Ridge, TX 75424
Grace Williams 1039 Gant Rd Lewisburg, TN 37091
Samuel Hansen 5605 Curran Dr Von Ormy, TX 78073
TEXAS
Maddyn Kate Harris 2501 Newcomb St Lubbock, TX 79415
Mason Allan 14382 Fm 103 Nocona, TX 76255
Bristal Hix 8469 Fm 285 Happy, TX 79042 Clay Jones PO Box 191 Peaster, TX 76485 Maddie Mccullough 4789 Henkhaus Rd New Ulm, TX 78950 Mingo Mendoza 1504 Josephine St Sweetwater, TX 79556
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NEW MEMBERS
NEW JUNIOR MEMBERS Colin Robert Miller 21400 Tradewind St Canyon, TX 79015
Christopher Sloan 1139 Gloria Ct Sugar Land, TX 77478
Hallie White 160 Fritch Dr Fritch, TX 79036
Nora Lein 9694 Akron Ave Almond, WI 54909
Hunter William Miller 21400 Tradewind St Canyon, TX 79015
Callen Stewart 9070 E Farmers Ave Amarillo, TX 79118
Gracie Zand 10110 Crosby Cmn Missouri City, TX 77459
Carson Nagel N6825 County Road B Deerbrook, WI 54424
Kate Munson PO Box 866 Shallowater, TX 79363
Coy Stockinger 11111 Willamer Street Tomball, TX 77375
WISCONSIN
Delaney Odermann 1854 Rusco Dr West Bend, WI 53095
Finley Noseff 5016 County Road 7890 Lubbock, TX 79424
Addy Stutts 1408 NE 23rd St Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Emiley Pfeil PO Box 813 Floresville, TX 78114
Wade Stutts 1408 NE 23rd St Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Talan Crist 16395 Meylor Ln Darlington, WI 53530 Mason Groskreutz N6330 11th Rd Montello, WI 53949
CANADA
Susannah Sinclair 585 Woodside Street Fergus, ON N1M 2M4
Hanna Henningfeld 2960 122nd St Franksville, WI 53126
ADVERTISER INDEX 5J/2GTHR Chianina............................27 ADM/Showtec.......................................7 Ard Ridge Cattle Co.............................27 -C- The Difference National Sale...........1 Champagne Farms.............................27 Foster Brothers Farms.........................28 Gettinger Chiangus............................27 GG Cattle Company............................27 Groveland Hills Farm..........................27 Higgins Farms....................................28 KG Farms............................................27 Melroe Farms.....................................28 RiverBend Farm..................................28
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Riverview Farm...................................27 Rock Family Chiangus........................28 RSE Farms...........................................27 Schaefer Chiangus..............................28 Schrick Land & Cattle Ltd.............IFC, 28 Sexton Cattle.............................. 27, IBC Sullivan Supply..................................18 Sverduk, David & Luann.....................28 Talmo Ranch.......................................27 Ventura Farm......................................27 VKR Cattle Company...........................27 Walco Farms.......................................27 Walter G. Mizes Ranches....................28
Wendt, Kevin......................................28 Whispering Pines...............................28 Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch..............28 Winegardner Show Cattle..............Cover Woodhaven Farm.............................. BC
NEW MEMBERS
NEW ADULT MEMBERS ALABAMA
SG Livestock David Gilley 390 N County Road 475 E Fillmore, IN 46128
Liberty Cattle Kelsey Brown 48219 State Highway 79 Blountsville, AL 35031
Hall Cattle Farms 12222 Cole Road Marysville, IN 47141
Crescent L Farms Buddy Lowery 590 Green Acres Rd Atmore, AL 36502
Brandt Ranch Marty Brandt 2131 175th St Clarion, IA 50525
Greg & Preston Adams 562 Cedar Plains Rd Hartselle, AL 35640
Ellis Rodgers 10031 Wilmer Georgetown Rd Wilmer, AL 36587
CALIFORNIA
Bailey Cattle Company Alec Bailey 1218 Carson St Colusa, CA 95932
IOWA
163 Cattle Co Brian Chamra PO Box 97 Altoona, IA 50009 Triple L Farms Leon Mcneilus 1714 Dakota Ave Waverly, IA 50677
Kirstyn Samuelson TJ Stroing Cattle Tom, Jeannie or Melissa Stroing 1216 Sattre Ridge Rd Decorah, IA 52101 14690 Peppertree Ln Red Bluff, CA 96080
GEORGIA
RTR Cattle Tyler Reeves 206 Delwood Church Rd Camilla, GA 31730
INDIANA
Ferguson Farms Jake & Taylor Ferguson 616 Burke Shiloh Rd Spencer, IN 47460
KANSAS
Ludwig Cattle, LLC Garrett & Nicole Ludwig 840 H Rd Stockton, KS 67669
MARYLAND
OKLAHOMA
MISSOURI
101 Cattle Company Sherree Orrell 40041 County Street 2550 Fort Cobb, OK 73038
Country Acres Farm Gabe Zepp 2700 Rowe Rd New Windsor, MD 21776
Bradshaw Ranch Riley Bradshaw 12180 272nd St La Belle, MO 63447
OREGON
NEBRASKA
Emmie Gavin PO Box 154 Gold Hill, OR 97525
Mike Fogarty 2474 I Ave Walthill, NE 68067
PENNSYLVANIA Taylor Buffington 183 N Hess Rd Hustontown, PA 17229
Gana Farms LLC Craig Gana 2200 W Panama Rd Martell, NE 68404
NORTH CAROLINA Generations Farm Christian Cook 230 Luby Ln Pittsboro, NC 27312
TEXAS
Stock Martin Show Cattle Stock Martin 4800 Fm 1057 Hereford, TX 79045 Circle N Ranch Justin Noseff 5016 County Road 7890 Lubbock, TX 79424
OHIO
Jeremiah McConnell 740 Brackenridge Rd Vincent, OH 45784
Taulbee Family Darrell Taulbee Williams Double Diamond Cattle PO Box 249 Felicity, OH 45120 Company Don & Carol Williams Ross Thompson 5591 Williams Rd 1053 County Road 80 Keithville, LA 71047 Alger, OH 45812
LOUISIANA
Lazy K Cattle Co Dustin Kunkel 12401 S 540 Rd Miami, OK 74354
PEC Mike L. Parker 4531 US Highway 183 S Breckenridge, TX 76424 2C Livestock Collin Welper PO Box 10 Era, TX 76238 Continued on page 26
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ASSOCIATION INFO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES American Chianina Association Summer Board Meeting June 20, 2022 • Louisville, Ky. Higgins called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. Board members present: Andy Higgins, Segayle Foster, Colton Prescott, Neal Branscum, Nate Tice, Derek Evans, Tyler Winegarder, Jeff Miller, Ken Culp Absent: Ryan Dunklau, Justin Tracy, Keith Schrick Evans made the motion to accept the minutes from the spring board meeting. Branscum seconded. Motion passed. Higgins gave the Treasurer’s Report. Branscum moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Culp seconded. Motion carried. Staff Reports: Hurlbut reported for Counts that 329 total head checked in, a 73% turnout from what was entered. Specific breakdowns were 42 steers, 6 bulls, 20 B&O Chianina, 10 B&O Chiangus, 41 owned Chiangus, 129 owned Chianina & 81 Composites. The Herd Reference issue is done and mailed. Hurlbut also reported that registrations are on track from a year ago; adults are lower but junior memberships are up. Old Business: Investment opportunities – Dustin talked to the bank and accounts are in a good position currently in an interest-bearing account. NPLC update – Cyber insurance is covered through Digital Beef as we have no personal computers and machines. New Business: Building Update – Building is insured for $1.6 million. The building will not be totaled. Serve Pro has detected moisture in the walls and basement and insurance will cover our rent and expenses. Rent for the temporary office building is $1,500/month.
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Dustin will keep board informed as we move forward. Audit – An annual audit was costing $7,000 per year but is increasing to $14,000/year. The ACA by-laws state a third party must look at the association financials, which is what the accountant does. Culp made a motion that the ACA audit will be conducted in January following 0 or 5 years or after a CEO leaves, or as deemed needed by the board. Branscum seconded. Motion carried. 50th Anniversary – A celebration will take place during the annual meeting this November. The staff is working on merchandise and other ideas. Mugs, Cups, Hats and more coming this fall. Midland Bull Test – The Midland Bull Test in Columbus, Montana would like to add a Chiangus/Chianina division. The entry fee is $200 per head. Efficiency feed cost of $75. Feed costs is roughly $600/head. Scanning, semen testing, clipping, sales expense is all extra. The ACA will cover advertising and marketing to the beef industry to get the word out about the cattle on the test and in the sale. The sale will be in April 2023. Info will be released to the membership soon. I-Pad Quote – Winegardner made a motion to allow Dustin to purchase an I-Pad with accessories and cell service. Prescott seconded. Motion carried. Cow Calf Rule – There is some discrepancy in how the cow/calf rules reads across our shows. Dustin advised we make it read where both cow and calf have to be in that particular division in order to show; ie: to show as a Chiangus both have to be Chiangus. The board also discussed cow/calf pairs having their own division and not being included the champion heifer show. No action taken. Director article for ACJ issue – August/ September will be Tyler Winegardner and Segayle Foster.
Board Meeting Dates – Winegardner made a motion the fall meeting be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29, if needed, starting 7 p.m. CST. Tice seconded. Motion passed 7-1. Junior National dates for next year are June 19-24 in Grand Island, Neb. Dustin informed the board that Walton Webcasting would like breeders to commentate during the live broadcast of the junior national shows. There was discussion about adding a summer born division to the junior national heifer show in 2023. Culp made a motion to add a summer senior yearling division (May 1-August 31) to the 2023 Jr. National heifer show in Grand Island, Neb. Branscum seconded it. Motion carried. Culp brought up July 1 - August 31 for the cow catchup. Total herd enrollment will be included in the marketing for that. There is the option for a sale at the Ohio Beef Expo again in 2023. Discussion ensued. Winegardner moved to enter executive session at 11:26 a.m. Prescott seconded. Evans made the motion to leave executive session at 11:44 a.m. Tice seconded. Evans makes a motion to adjourn at 11:45 a.m. Prescott seconded. Meeting adjourned.
SHOW RESULTS
TEXAS STATE CHI SHOW Belton, Texas • August 27-28, 2022
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female BMJ Hope Exhibited by Breanna Jones, Eustace, Texas
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female SCB Key 2K Exhibited by Reese Schwab, Seguin, Texas
Supreme Champion Heifer Grand Champion Chianina Heifer LLW CARD Carolines Chanel 536J Exhibited by Maddax McCollum, Bellevue, Texas
Reserve Champion Chianina Female TSSC MFS Who Dat Biz 20H ET Exhibited by Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas
Grand Champion Composite Chianina Female SUL Come an Get It Too 833J Exhibited by Reed Stringer, Trenton, Texas
Reserve Champion Composite Chianina Female ALAP Katie Babe Exhibited by Avery Fincher, Waxahachie, Texas
WORLD BEEF EXPO JUNIOR SHOW West Allis, Wisc. • Sept. 25, 2022 • Judges: Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn.
Grand Champion High Percentage Heifer UDE Stylin’ Thunder 22J ET Exhibited by McKlay Gensini, Hennepin, Ill.
Reserve Champion Low Percentage Heifer SLL Fu Oakley Exhibited by Luke Schroeder, Defiance, Ohio
Reserve Champion High Percentage Heifer Stylish Betty 9J Exhibited by Conner Unger, Chebanse, Ill.
Grand Champion Low Percentage Heifer NIKL Breathtaker 161J ET Exhibited by Brady Warner, Williamsburg, IA
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SHOW RESULTS
WORLD BEEF EXPO OPEN SHOW
West Allis, Wisc. • Sept. 22, 2022 • Judges: Nick Fitzsimmons, Perry, Okla.
Grand Champion High Percentage Heifer UDE Stylin’ Thunder 22J ET Exhibited by McKlay Gensini, Hennepin, Ill.
Reserve Champion High Percentage Heifer ALD Blossom K15 Exhibited by Anna Doyle, Waupaca, Wisc.
Reserve Supreme Heifer Grand Champion Low Percentage Heifer NIKL Rihannas Ruby 130J ET Exhibited by Wyatt Lange, Clyde, Kan.
Reserve Champion Low Percentage Heifer NIKL Breathtaker 161J ET Exhibited by Brady Warner, Williamsburg, IA
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NEW MEMBERS
WASHINGTON
Robb Farms Bret & Sherrie Robb 7209 NE 159th St Vancouver, WA 98662
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WEST VIRGINIA Oak Grove Farms Mark Ball PO Box 362 Terra Alta, WV 26764
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WYOMING
Brice Hanlon 1009 Road 55 Lagrange, WY 82221
Creekside Ranch Kaden & Andy Malm PO Box 128 Lagrange, WY 82221
IOWA
RSE
5J/2GTHR Chianina
CHI GENETICS DIRECTORY
GEORGIA
MICHIGAN
We specialize in half blood to fullblood.
Farms, Inc. P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667 Roddy Sturdivant mobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207
Rob Postin home (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209
TALMO RANCH
Chiangus & Chiford Cattle Wayne & Jill Miller, Owners P.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575 Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359 Email: talmoranch@aol.com Web site: www.talmoranch.com
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ILLINOIS
Farms
Garland Gehrke 6600 Locust Rd., Delavan, IL 61734 (217) 725-0521 • tgehrke19@gmail.com
INDIANA
Gettinger Chiangus Selling Chianina & Simmental Bulls, Heifers & Steers Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130 s.gettinger@yahoo.com
Calving Ease • High % High Performance Semen available at Nichols Cryogenics Jim & Connie Johnson 5J Chianina Cell: 515.745.3649 jjncj1962@gmail.com
Mama’s Boy – Fullblood
Joel & Dina Johnson Harvey Creek Chianina Cell: 515.577.3721
Jerry & Jean Johnson 2GTHR Chianina Cell: 515.314.8939 2gthrchi@gmail.com
Carl & Gail Vanderkolk
Dorr, MI • (616) 896-9433 • mail@burnips.com Focused on Chiangus Genetics • Ace & other traditional Chiangus semen for sale • Limited number of Nevada Nights embryos for sale
814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454 Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395
Champagne Farms
Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available
Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374 606.247.2154 chris.howard@bath.kyschools.us www.champagnefarm.com
Groveland Hills Farm Janet Haering 380 N. Brandt Road Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-6197 • 586-808-1817 Registered A.I. Chimaine – Steers, Bred Cows & Heifers Clean, Gentle, Broke to Tie
NEW JERSEY
RIVERVIEW FARM
IOWA
FULL BLOOD CHIANINA
Sexton Chiangus Lyle & Stephanie Ty & Ashley Keiffer Ainsworth, IA
SXTN Empire
VK KR
5J Big John – 85.55% Chiangus Heterozygous Polled
KENTUCKY
Visitors Always Welcome
Jeff Gettinger 3464 S 325 E Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 561-4434
Black Ice – 95% Homozygous Black
NOW AVAILABLE: Bulls & Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Open & Bred Heifers Bull Calves
Adam F. Ambielli 412 Trimmer Road Califon, New Jersey (908) 832-2526 ambielli@earthlink.net
(319) 461-6337 – Lyle (319) 461-0519 – Ty sextoncattleia@gmail.com www.sextoncattleia.com
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NORTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TEXAS
Ro ck Family Chiangus Bryan & Jerry Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND Bryan: (701) 721-8091 schaeferchiangus@yahoo.com Jerry: (701) 720-2061 schaeferchiangus@srt.com Yearling & Two Year Old Bulls For Sale Private Treaty. Contact Bryan for info. Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com
Steve & Barb Melroe 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 Steve (701) 680-0622 Tyler (605) 695-3295
Profit Through Performance 1st Sunday in March
Bull Sale
www.melroefarms.com
OHIO
Long Valley, South Dakota Brandon & Sanna Rock 605.685.8480 – cell 605.462.6151 – home sbrock@goldenwest.net
Chiangus Breeding Sto ck For Sale
TENNESSEE
David and DarLee Foster Jody and Shawnda Foster 570 FM 2883 1231 CR 57 Lockney, TX 79241 Lockney, TX 79241 806-652-3824 home 806-652-2383 home 806-983-7221 mobile 806-983-7225 mobile Office: 806-652-3351 Fax: 806-652-3738 Email: fosterbros@att.net
WWW.FOSTERBROSFARMS.COM
Walter G. Mizes Ranches
Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.
Jan & Brandon Johnson P.O. Box 475 Dunlap, TN 37327 Jan: 423-240-4411 Brandon: 423-447-7838 email:bj294422@yahoo.com www.riverbendcattle.com
Call for information
Charles McDonald Ranch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North • Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • (254) 485-0152 cell Fax (254) 796-2330
John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548 Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business Office: Old Mills Square 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, • Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272- 0225 Richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager
Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch
BOTTOM LINE GENETICS FOR PROFIT MINDED C ATTLEMEN
PENNSYLVANIA Chiangus | Angus | Chianina | Italian Fullblood | Club Calves
• Watertown, Tennessee • John :: 615.207.4555 Show heifers & genetics Andy :: 615.330.6446 always available
Place Your Ad Here
Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435
Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799 Cell: (817) 366-8511
Advertise in the Chi Genetics Directory • $45/issue • Ability to change ad with each issue • Keep your name in front of the membership • Discount for pre-paid yearly ads • Contact Heather or Dustin to place your ad Heather: heather@chicattle.org or 517-214-0927 Dustin: dustin@chicattle.org or 605-380-8052
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Check Out The Driver Progeny Accolades 4th Overall Chiangus Heifer – 2022 NJHS 4th Overall Heifer – 2022 Chiangus Classic Grand Champion Chi Heifer – 2022 GA Jr Nat’l Champion B&O Bull – 2022 NJHS & 2022 Derby Classic Champion Cow/Calf Pair – 2022 NJHS Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer – 2021 NJHS Numerous Division Champions
Put yourself in the Driver’s Seat! He’s the real deal! NEWS FLASH – Driver was the top show points bull in the 2022 NJHS Chiangus Show & #9 on the 2021-2022 Show Sire of the Year List!
Watch for our Online Sale coming soon!
Raising Quality Chiangus Cattle for more than 30 years. Tad & Lacy Harper Alapaha, Georgia 229.392.4711 twistedfitterz@gmail.com
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John & Debbie Woodroof Lebanon, Tennessee 615.330.4195 www.woodhavenfarmtn.com
Stephens Farms
David Stephens Madisonville, Tennessee 423.337.1650 jdstep1@gmail.com
