be presented to Midwest Sale Committee. Jenny Milligan Bradley was approved as the junior judge. 2015 National Show and Sale Ewe/Ram Ratio There was some discussion regarding the ewe/ram ratio at the Ohio Classic Show and Sale which is where we had our 2015 National. The current rule for participation reads: you must sell two ewes for each ram that you want to sell. The consensus was that we need to let the Ohio Sale Committee know we are not in agreement with this stipulation for our National event. We will be in touch with the Ohio Sale Committee regarding this issue. Corriedales There was lengthy discussion on the declining number of Corriedales in the U.S. They are disease resistant and take less maintenance than other breeds. Wool breeds do take more talent in regards to trimming, which is an art. Different ways to help new breeders were discussed such as doing a natural class which would require no trimming. Slick sheared classes for a ram and ewe were discussed but we are a dual purpose breed so wool is a definite factor in quality. A fitting workshop was discussed for a future event. This would be beneficial to many new breeders as well as our youth. Corriedales must remain sound and productive. They are not just a show animal! The registration paper is not what makes a purebred animal good – it is what this animal can produce and how well it thrives under various conditions. It was suggested we post lamb pictures on our Facebook page. Corriedales need to promote their strengths to try and draw more breeders into our Corriedale family. Currently 30% of or registrations are being done by just a few full-time breeders. We encourage breeders to share their thoughts on this issue as we move into our future. Please send comments either in writing to the ACA, PO Box 391, Clay City, IL 62824 or email thoughts and creative ideas to amcorr@frontier.com Spring 2016
Executive Board Director Elected Gary Heibertshausen, Mont. was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Board.
Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Eaton, Ohio, May 8th, 6:30 p.m. Nicholas Miniter, President, called the meeting and large attendance to order. The minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting were approved as printed in the 2014 Spring Extra. The 2014/2015 financial report was distributed to the members. National Corriedale Queen Ellen Peters, Ohio was crowned 2015/2016 National Corriedale Queen. Ewe Lamb Futurity Winners Checks were presented to the 2014 Ewe Lamb Futurity winners. Thank you to the breeders who nominate their lambs and to the AJCA for their continued support! Presentation of Awards The 2015 Moodie Trophy for National Champion Ram was presented to Bruce Hoffman & Family, SD and the Demar Trophy for 2015 National Champion Ewe was presented to Wolf Brothers, Ohio. Bruce Hoffman and Family, were the recipients of the 2015 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 Michael Bandt, Wisconsin. Wolf Brothers, Ohio were honored as the 2015 Outstanding Corriedale Breeder of the Year. The plaque for Breeder of the Futurity Comeback Ewe class winner goes to Lester and Renetta Phillippi, Montana. Leah Beth Faulkner, Tennessee showed the ewe PHILLIPPI 4-583 and she received $200 cash and $25 buyer’s credit for placing first in the futurity yearling ewe class. Leah Beth Faulkner, Tennessee was selected as the 2015 Outstanding Junior Shepherd. The 2015 scholarship winners are Madeline Jahelka, Colorado and Jordan Vineyard, Ohio. The Selden Whitmore Youth Achievement Award Page 11