for a slick sheared class; a short fleece class; and some class option in both junior and open shows. It was moved and seconded that we do a new class in both our open and junior shows in 2017 and the class divisions by age, weight or length of fleece will be determined by the Executive Board. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Board Director Elected Alex Wolf, Upper Sandusky, Ohio was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Board. 2017 National Show and Sale Judge Judge selection for the 2017 National Show and Sale were: first choice, Rod Crome, of Illinois and second choice, Doug Gehring, of Missouri.
Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Wednesday, June 22-6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church Sedalia, Missouri Ryan Craig, President, called the meeting to order and welcomed the large number in attendance. The minutes of the 2015 annual meeting were approved as printed in the 2016 Spring Extra. The 2015/2016 financial report was distributed to the members. National Corriedale Queen Kaitlyn Stillion, Ohio was crowned 2016/2017 National Corriedale Queen. Ewe Lamb Futurity Winners Checks in the total amount of $1400 were presented to the 2015 Ewe Lamb Futurity winners. Thank you to the breeders who nominate their lambs and to the AJCA for their continued support of this program! Presentation of Awards The 2016 Moodie Trophy for National Champion Ram was presented to Dew Drop Farms, Minnesota and the Demar Trophy for 2016 National Champion Ewe was presented to Wolf Brothers of Ohio. Friesz Page 12
Corriedales were the recipients of the 2016 Best Consignment Award. The most prestigious award presented by the American Corriedale Association is the Guy L. Green Award for service in a variety of ways to the American Corriedale Association over many years. The well deserving recipient was Van Cruit Family of Illinois Bruce Hoffman and Family, South Dakota were honored as the 2016 Outstanding Corriedale Breeder of the Year. The plaque for Breeder of the Futurity Comeback Ewe class winner goes to Dew Drop Farms of Minnesota. Katelynn Wallace of Ohio showed the ewe DDF 5-70 and she received $175 cash and $25 buyers credit for placing first in the futurity yearling ewe class. Kaitlyn Stillion of Ohio was selected as the 2016 Outstanding Junior Shepherd. The 2016 scholarship winners are Kaitlyn Stillion and Kayce Vining of Wyoming. The Selden Whitmore Youth Achievement Award winner was Kayce Vining of Wyoming. Officer Election Bryan Vining of Wyoming was nominated and elected 2016/2017 President of the American Corriedale Association. Elected Vice-President was Joana Friesz of North Dakota. Gavel Presentation A gavel plaque donated by Ed Craig Family was presented to 2015/2016 President, Ryan Craig for his leadership and commitment to the American Corriedale Association over these past years. Website Homepage Auction The homepage months for our new website were auctioned with the total received in homepage ads of $575. Your support of this website is greatly appreciated! Fun Auction-Comeback Class The fun auction, a great way to end the evening with our friends, generated $1135 to be split between the ACA and the AJCA. Items purchased with proceeds going to the Futurity Comeback Class totaled $525. The generosity of this membership in so many ways is truly appreciated and makes this Association great! The Corriedale Extra