2020 Kendall County Junior Livestock Show & Sale

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STOCK SHOW & SALE January 10th | Livestock Show January 11th | auction sale KCJLA.ORG

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Welcome to the 2020 Kendall County Junior Livestock Show. On behalf of the Stock Show’s 33 member board, volunteers and all of the youth participants, we thank you for being a part of our sale. We had another record setting year in 2019 with over 350 kids garnering over $1.4 million in livestock and Ag Mechanic project sales! This year we have over 420 exhibitors showing over 825 entries including over 50 Ag Mechanics projects!

The stock show appreciates your tremendous support for the youth of Kendall County.

With a great facility, community support, and continued growth in our event, we continue to increase opportunities available to youth in our county honoring our commitment to be more than just a stock show. This will be our third year to have an Ag Mechanics contest giving kids an additional opportunity to participate as we also added to our scholarship class awarding 11 scholarships to Class of 2020 graduating seniors.

This stock show and sale is all about giving kids opportunities for education now and in the future. We want to thank all of the parents, our extension agents, Ag Teachers, and all of the volunteers who support these kids throughout the year.

Finally, please know that we are thankful for the families and businesses that represent the buyers each year. You set a wonderful example of what these kids should aspire to become one day.

Thank you and bid early and often!

Chad Upham President

The KCJLA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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List of OFFICERS: Chad Upham – President David Esser – Vice-President Wayne Zoeller – Vice-President Craig Jackson – Treasurer David (Pee Wee) Spenrath – Secretary

LIST OF DIRECTORS: Tammy Aldrich Shane Baker Michael Brown Jeff Davis David Esser Amor Galindo David Geistweidt Weston Hamilton Charlie Herbst Eric Ingram Craig Jackson Joe Lozano Ron Marquis Jay Matter Craig Moldenhauer Matt Nelson Sam Peters Kris Pressler Shawn Rust Reid Schneider Larry Schwope Beca Short Brad Spenrath David (Pee Wee) Spenrath Jacob Stehling Chad Upham Charlie Vogt Cody Walker Aaron Wyle Trey Young Duane Zoeller Wayne Zoeller Wesley Zoeller

COUNTY AGENT: Stephen Zoeller

ag teachers: Ron Krobot (Comfort) Stacey Friesenhahn (Comfort) Cheyanne Osburn Waltman (Champion) Paige Jones (Champion) Sean Warner (BHS) Lexie Chelf (BHS)

2020 Schedule of Events The Kendall County Junior Livestock Association is pleased to announce the schedule of activities for our Annual Junior Livestock Show and Sale.

It is the support of our members, the Junior Exhibitors and their families, and all of the volunteers who donate countless hours of their time that make this event an annual success. We had our most profitable sale ever last year and hope to do even better this year!

SUNDAY | January 5, 2020 SWINE SKILL-A-THON AG MECHANICS SHOW POULTRY SHOW

9:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

FRIDAY | January 10, 2020 MARKET SWINE SHOW BREEDING SWINE SHOW

7:30 am (Following Market Swine Show)

MARKET GOATS SHOW MARKET LAMBS SHOW BREEDING GOATS SHOW ANGORA GOATS and BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

8:00 am (Following Market Goats Show) (Following Market Lambs Show) (Following Breeding Goats Show)

MARKET STEERS BREEDING HEIFERS

8:00am (Following Market Steers Show)

SATURDAY | January 11, 2020 LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Buyer Registration Members Bar-B-Que Lunch

7:30 am 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 11:00 am

AUCTION SALE (Main Show Ring)

12:30 pm

As we prepare for our fourth year in the Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center, we hope to see you, your friends, and your family come out and support the youth of Kendall County!

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2019 Sales Results TOTAL OVERALL NUMBER FROM ALL SALES

$1,444,891.50

(NEW RECORD BREAKING NUMBER SURPASSING RECORD BREAKING NUMBER OF 2018)

We Greatly Appreciate You!

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2019 KCJLA SHOW & SALE RESULTS GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION RESULTS STEER SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

TAYGAN RUST COLE DUTTON

SOLD FOR: NO SALE SOLD FOR: $21,345.00

REESE DUNHAM RODNEY DUNHAM

SOLD FOR: $10,550.00 SOLD FOR: NO SALE

TURNER MATKIN KARSAN KURTZ

SOLD FOR: $17,350.00 SOLD FOR: $8,015.00

ALEXANDRA NELSON ALLIE ESSER

SOLD FOR: $15,100.00 SOLD FOR: NO SALE

HUNTER PAPE CARTER PAPE

SOLD FOR: $4,200.00 SOLD FOR: $2,950.00

MADDIE NEVELS LANEY ANSON

SOLD FOR: $6,425.00 SOLD FOR: $2,750.00

CHASE HILL MASON FRIAR

SOLD FOR: $1,350.00 SOLD FOR: $1,300.00

WILLIAM MARQUARDT ELI WARNER

SOLD FOR: $1,300.00 SOLD FOR: $1,300.00

LAMB SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

GOAT SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

SWINE SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

TURKEY SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

BROILER SHOW GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

AG MECHANICS SHOW – SENIOR DIVISION GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

AG MECHANICS SHOW – JUNIOR DIVISION GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

BREEDING DOES GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

MORGAN UPHAM MASON SMOOT

ANGORA GOATS GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

JESS STUMPF SHANNA MARQUART

BREEDING SHEEP GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

EMILY PETERS KYRA HUNTER

PEDIGREED GUILT GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

LUKE WYLE GUS STEHLING

SUPREME GUILT GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

JOSH INGRAM LUKE WYLE

HEIFERS GRAND CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS WITH A SALE LOT: 350 (UP FROM 348 in 2018)

TOTAL NUMBER OF PROJECTS SHOWED: 463

EMMA ZOELLER GUS STEHLING

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Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients KCJLA SCHOLARSHIPS

CAMERON BOURGEOIS

$2,000.00 - Champion High School

ANDREW CRANK

$1,500.00 - Champion High School

JOSH KIDDER

$1,500.00 - Champion High School

COLE DUTTON

$1,500.00 - Geneva School of Boerne

KASSIDY LANGLINAIS

$2,000.00 - Boerne High School

KYRA HUNTER

$1,500.00 - Boerne High School

KATIE TEHAS

$2,000.00 - Boerne High School

scott bradley memorial scholarships

KAYTELYNN GILLILAND $2,000.00 Comfort High School

RILEY HALLMARK $2,000.00 Texas Virtual Academy

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PAITYN MALTSBERGER $2,000.00 Comfort High School

KENDRA PFEIFFER $2,000.00 Boerne High School

Class of 2019

Class of 2018

KCJLA SCHOLARSHIPS

KCJLA SCHOLARSHIPS

$21,500 AWARDED IN 2018!

$18,500 AWARDED IN 2018!

KYLE BOWMAN TRAVIS CRANK SHELBY LYNN CURRY MADDIE FERRIS SHANNA MARQUART MADISON NEVELS TRENT WISIAN

HANNAH CULAK JORDAN D. HERBER LANE EMERSON PRESSLER CADE OSBOURN JESSICA LAYNE SPENRATH

SCOTT BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TYLER ALDRICH AUGUSTEN (GUS) STEHLING KYLE TEHAS MADYSEN WALKER

SCOTT BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ALEXANDRA LYNN ELY JAMES EDWARD MARQUARDT DALTON ZOELLER

Class of 2017

Class of 2016

KCJLA SCHOLARSHIPS

KCJLA SCHOLARSHIPS

$6,000 AWARDED IN 2017!

$4,000 AWARDED IN 2016!

SARABETH BOGGAN JACOB GEISTWEIDT KATHERINE HAILE JORDAN MALDONADO

CHLOE LOZANO KYLIE MCINTOSH DAX WRIGHT WESLEY ZOELLER

SCOTT BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS KATHERINE HAILE JORDAN MALDONADO GARRETT PHILLIPS COURTNEY WHITING

THE KENDALL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EDUCATION AND RELATED INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS IN THEYOUNG CITIZENS OF KENDALL COUNTY WHILE PROMOTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CAREERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.

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PREMIER EVENT CENTER OFFERS NONTRADITIONAL RENTAL SPACE

COUNTY’S LARGEST COVERED VENUE COMPLETES ARENA/BARN EXPANSION Coming upon its fourth year of operation in April, the Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center (YAEC) has just completed its first expansion project since opening and continues to attract rental clientele from new markets.

The new 11,250-square-foot annex at the south end of the arena now provides more warm-up space and staging for equestrian events, a run-in alley for barrel racing, an added area for livestock shows and weather-proof storage for facility assets. The $296,000 expansion was made possible from monetary gifts from several generous donors: Elaine and the late Jim Cashion, Louise and Jack Kerr and family; the Calder Family Foundation; Ancira Buick GMC; and B.K. and Janet Kerr Buske.

As nontraditional event venues become

more popular, the YAEC board of directors is optimistic about rentals to groups looking for something different than a community center, dancehall or conference meeting space. For the second year YAEC will host the well-known “Rock On” gala supporting the Boerne Education Foundation this Spring. Also returning to the Center is the very successful fundraiser organized and sponsored by Allcat Claims Service supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.

“The YAEC is not your average barn and arena,” according to YAEC President, Andra Wisian. “We have more than 83,000 square feet under cover, a beautiful Hill Country

“Our youth are key to the future of our country and positive youth development programs can prevent a variety of risk behaviors among young people and improve social and emotional outcomes.

Our Jr. Livestock, 4-H and FFA programs are helping to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will create a healthier society.” pictured: (top) Allcat Claim Service fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project; (bottom right) YAEC scholarship recipients: Shanna Marquart, Shelby Curry, Kasyen Turk, Trent Wisian

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YAEC SUPPORTS YOUTH IN MANY WAYS: • $10,000 scholarships annually • Kendall Co. Jr. Livestock Show & Sale • Boerne & Comfort FFA Chapter Shows • 4-H Horse Club Activities • 4-H Meetings • Horse and Wool/Mohair Judging • Annual Farm Bureau Ag Day for school children from Boerne and Comfort view and a central location in Kendall County. Consumers are interested in options other than traditional event locations and are seeking more inspirational venues,” said Wisian.

“The Center’s low barn and adjacent showring, along with a commercial kitchen and serving area, are ideal for parties and galas featuring dining, dancing and silent and live auctions. We also allow clients to use their preferred caterers and vendors,” said Wisian.

The Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and home to more than 400 4-H, FFA and Jr. Livestock members who participate in agriculture and equestrian activities, competitions and educational enterprises. The facility is available at no cost to these youth throughout the year.

It is operated and maintained by volunteers, so nearly 100% of fundraising proceeds are put back into scholarships, operations and capital improvements.

While the Center is offered free of charge throughout the year to youth, it is available for

rent to help offset operating expenses. Located on parkland provided by Kendall County through a 99-year lease, the facility was funded through donations from businesses and private individuals, as well as grants from Kendall County, Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Lower Colorado River Authority.

During the past three years the venue hosted events drawing more than 65,000 attendees including its signature event, the Kendall County Jr. Livestock Show & Sale, youth rodeos, dog agility shows, team ropings, horsemanship clinics, barrel races, an international therapeutic riding conference, a circus, several fundraising galas and large market-day events. The Center events have a positive impact on Kendall County’s economy as visitors spend money at hotels, restaurants and stores. The market-day events alone were responsible for an estimated 672 room nights in the county. These hotel rooms and the associated ancillary spending generated more than $114,000.

To target a broader equestrian

WR Farms team at the 2019 Family Ranch Rodeo Fest

rental clientele, a horse stall barn and additional RV sites will comprise the next capital improvement phase. Current, as well as new sponsors and benefactors, will have the opportunity to participate in the associated capital campaign. The variety of events at the Center and the wide reach of attendees from the Hill Country, San Antonio and beyond offer sponsors unique demographic segments and an effective way to target them.

To help keep the doors open for the youth served by YAEC, to fund capital improvements and to provide scholarships, the Center organizes an annual fundraiser. In 2018 the YAEC board of directors rolled out a new event called the Family Ranch Rodeo Fest.

Differing from a professional rodeo, the ranch rodeo features tasks that ranch cowboys and cowgirls regularly encounter. To reflect the very real makeup of many ranching families, the rules call for at least one of the four-team members to be a female or a youth under the age of 17. The festival also features goat roping, mutton bustin’, live music and dancing, food, silent and live auctions and much more! Mark your calendars to attend the third annual Family Ranch Rodeo Fest October 10, 2020.

The YAEC operates with a large volunteer base from its two founding organizations: the Kendall County Jr. Livestock Association and the Kendall County 4-H Horse Club. The Center is managed by a board of directors that includes five representatives from Jr. Livestock, five from the Horse Club and three members from the community. Directors are Andra Wisian, President; Dwaine Rivers Vice President; Debra Grandjean, Secretary; David Geistweidt, Treasurer; and directors Wayne Zoeller, Joe Lozano, Amor Galindo, Duane Zoeller, Kristin Jay, Mark Weekley, Russell Garza, Cliff Wheeler and Kathy Estes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YAEC VISIT THE WEBSITE:

WWW.KCYAEC.ORG

COMING UP… JANUARY 30, 31: Allcat Claims Service goat roping and gala supporting the Wounded Warrior Project

MARCH 28: Boerne Education Foundation Rock-On Under the Stars

FEBRUARY 8-10: Bexar Regional Dog Agility Tournament

MARCH 7, APRIL 11, APRIL 25, JUNE 6, JUNE 13: Youth Horse Club of the Hill Country Rodeo Series

FEBRUARY 29: J&K Team Roping Season kick-off

OCTOBER 10: Family Ranch Rodeo Fest KCJLA.ORG

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A remarkable and humble Jr. Livestock volunteer

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RECOGNIZING RICHARD MECKE, THE MAN WHO MAKES IT HAPPEN BEHIND THE SCENES

by Andra Wisian The man who possesses an outstanding intellect, creative talent and church and during the time their kids were showing poultry in the Jr. firm resolve is respected and valued, but the man who balances those Livestock Association. “Richard always helped us look at our chickens attributes with humility, integrity, generosity and reverence is truly before the show and pick out the most uniform,” recalls Mangold. “He remarkable. is just very talented in a lot of ways. He came up with a way to cover the Richard Mecke is one of those remarkable individuals. With an church’s outdoor festival area with tarps that let in sun and air, but keep engineering technology degree from Texas A&M University, a mind the area cool,” explains Mangold. for invention and an eye for technical detail, Mecke is president of Mangold also recalls that Mecke used his talent to help build and Texas Scenic Company, a San Antonio-based firm that designs and in- repair homes for those less fortunate. “While our kids were active in stalls stage equipment in theaters across the United States. Mecke worked the church youth group, many summers Richard loaded a trailer full of at this company fifty years ago during equipment and tools and helped chaperhigh school to earn money for college. Afone about 35 teenagers on mission trips ter graduating from A&M, he returned as all across the country,” says Mangold. a full-time employee and eventually purWith compassionate hearts for chased the company from the family who their own kids as well as kids belonging owned the business and wanted to retire. to others, Richard and Sharon Mecke Texas Scenic has a portfolio brimhad their faith tested when they lost ming with projects at renowned venues their 22 year-old son, Michael, in an such as Ford’s Theatre in Washington accident in 2003. One of Michael’s very D.C., Forbes Center for the Performing best friends was Herman Stehling, who Arts and San Antonio’s Majestic Thegrew up showing chickens and hogs atre. Perhaps the company’s most presand has been a long-time Jr. Livestock tigious project was the rebuilding of Big volunteer. “Michael wanted to build Tex, the 55-feet tall cowboy at the State big trucks and I wanted to build fast Fair of Texas. After the world-famous trucks, so we were going to open an officon burned in 2012, Texas Scenic was road shop,” explains Stehling. “Mike chosen to work with Boerne-based SRO was like a brother and Richard was my Associates to design and construct the dad when I wasn’t at home. When Minew robotic cowboy. Texas Scenic overchael passed, I didn’t take that very well saw Big Tex's internal framework and and I still have a hard time walking in mechanics so that he could talk, wave, the Mecke household,” recalls Stehling. blink and wink.

As an auto and marine fabrication “You just don’t find everyday an inspecialist who installs sound systems, dividual with the talent and technical expertise that Richard has,” says Stehling appreciates more than anyone the genius of Richard Mecke.

Kendall County Jr. Livestock Director, Roy Lee Knuepper. Knuepper has He also knows as well as anyone Mecke’s penchant for working diliworked alongside Mecke on the Jr. Livestock board since the early nine- gently. “Richard always strives to do it right the first time and knows ties. “Richard brings such a special experience to the livestock show and that he can always find a way to do it better the next time. He also likes sale –the sound system, computers, curtains—so many things needed to to remind me not to worry about the problem, but worry about the make the event successful,” says Kneupper. “But, you know, he is always solution. And I guess I’d say he’s benevolent. I like how he treats people down-to-earth and hardworking, always willing to do what he can.” with respect and kindness. He’s there to work. He’s not there for credit,” According to Jr. Livestock Secretary, David “Pee Wee” Spenrath, muses Stehling.

Mecke officially served on the Jr. Livestock board from 1992 to 2005.

After working as a Jr. Livestock volunteer for nearly 30 years, Mecke “He is still here working,” observes Spenrath. “He’s the number one man explains that the 4-H and FFA youth development programs teach kids behind the scenes for our sound systems. And Richard is one of those the most important character traits such as respect, responsibility and guys, that when he tells you he will do something, you can count on it!” fairness. “I’ve always felt that the Jr. livestock program is there for the Just as Texas Scenic Company works behind the scenes for the suc- kids, and they are the future of our county, our state and our country,” cess of professional performances, Mecke personally volunteers behind explains Mecke. “The men and women involved are just super people the scenes never seeking fame or glory. He is an active member of St. and are here to help for the same reasons that I am. The people and the Peter’s Catholic Church in Boerne. Mecke and wife Sharon of 46 years programs like this, well, that’s what built this country.” raised four children and thoroughly enjoy their eight grandkids. Living In keeping with his self-effacing character, here’s a call for a lowa Christ-centered life, they put their faith into action. Fellow parishioner key “hats off ” to Richard Mecke. Roy Lee Kneupper said it best: and family friend, Tommy Mangold, came to know Richard through “They don’t make them any better than Richard!”

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION 101:

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A Buyer’s Guide to Bidding and Buying

Fast talking, rapid bidding, and quick spending. The livestock auction is exciting for the exhibitors and the big payday for their hard work. Before you register for a number and raise your hand, take a look at some tips to help you successfully bid and buy at the sale.

Vance Runnels and Michael Ondrasek will serve as auctioneers for the 2018 Junior Livestock Sale. Both gentlemen have made a career out of helping youth exhibitors build up their savings accounts as well as their confidence as exhibitors.

In preparation for the experience, the following are some helpful tips that will hopefully clear up what can be quite confusing and ensure your experience is every bit as fun as the top selling young exhibitor on the day!

Once bidding begins, two numbers are called out. One number is the amount of money that has been bid so far and the other the amount that is being asked for. Bids are commonly increased in multiples of $100 dollars with the goal being the largest number possible! Bidding generally starts at a common value based on the flow of the sale and the type of animal being sold. When the final bid has been cast and the auctioneer drops the hammer saying “SOLD!” an auction volunteer will deliver the sales invoice with the final sale amount listed to the individual buyer or group of buyers that had the highest bid price for the agreement of all parties required to finalize the sale.

Below are some items found on a typical SALES INVOICE:

NOTE: A 3% Convenience Fee will be charged for all credit card transactions

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We Do It for the Kids!

SEE HOW THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE KENDALL COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER WERE USED IN THE 2019 CALENDAR YEAR:

• Kendall Co. Jr. Livestock Show and Sale – 74 Kids 2019 TOP TEN BUYER AT THE KENDALL COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE

• Hill Country District Livestock Show – 16 Kids • Scholarships awarded to area students – 6 Kids • Kendall County 4-H Council – 60 Kids • Boerne FFA – 35 Kids • Schreiner University Shooting Team – 32 Kids mark your calendars for the next

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