Ohio Angus Newsletter January 2016
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2016 Ohio Angus Annual Meeting & Banquet Saturday; February 6th, 2016 Der Dutchman Restaurant; Plain City, OH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
3 p.m. OJAA - Eastern Regional Junior Show Planning Meeting: -Select Sires Hecker Center Conf. Room 4 p.m. Ohio Angus Annual Meetings -Ohio Angus Annual Meeting: Select Sires Killgren Center Mtg. Room
5 p.m. 6 p.m.
-Ohio Jr. Angus Annual Meeting: Select Sires Hecker Center Conf. Room -Ohio Angus Auxiliary Annual Meeting: Select Sires Hecker Center Foyer
Doors Open, Der Dutchman Restaurant Banquet Room Ohio Angus Annual Banquet, Awards Program & 2016 Directory Auction - Der Dutchman Restaurant Banquet Room
Meeting Locations: Select Sires - 11740 U.S. 42 North, Plain City, Ohio 43064 - Located app. 2 miles North of U.S. 33 on U.S. 42 Der Dutchman Restuartant - 445 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City, OH 43064 - Located at corner of S. Jefferson Ave. & U.S. 42 in Plain City
Secretary’s Corner
In This Issue...
Ohio Angus Breeders,
2016 Ohio Angus An. Mtg. & Banquet Secretary’s Corner Industry New & Notes Ohio Angus Super Star Sale Ad Industry News & Notes Partners in Performance Bull Sale Ad Eastern Ohio Angus Spring Sale Info 2016 Ohio Angus Media Kit Industry News & Notes 2016 Ohio Angus Directory Info Ohio Angus Queen Information Calendar of Events Auxihilary Scholarship Info
I hope everyone had a jealous New Year’s and is getting along well with spring calving if you have started already. It never fails, just as many start spring calving that some of the coldest & muddiest weather seems to rear its ugly head. I hope you were able to stay warm recently! Quick reminder, The Ohio Angus Annual Meeting & Banquet will be held on February 6th at Select Sires & Der Dutchman Restuurant in Plain City, OH. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, there is still time but I need to know your intentions ASAP! At the Annual Banquet, we will be holding our Annual Directory page auction, selling many of the premier placement and full color pages. If you are interested in purchasing a premier page, but are unable to attend the banquet, please let me know. Interest has been great from potential consignors to the Angus Super Star Sale at the Ohio Beef Expo. And it looks like we will once again have a tremendous sale offering. More information on the sale can be found on page 5 of this newsletter, while the catalog will be posted at www.ohioangus.org in mid to late February upon completion. Finally, the Eastern Ohio Angus Association will be hosting their Spring Sale on Saturday April 9th, at Muskingum Livestock in Zanesville, OH. They are now accepting consignments. If you have cattle you are interested in consigning, please contact me at 740-5053843.
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2015 Ohio Angus Association Officers Jim, Sharon, Christina, & Caroline Winter 5839 Ashville-Fairfield Road Ashville, Ohio 43103
President: Tim Harsh (740) 595-3543 hfsangus@hotmail.com Vice President: Joe Sanders (419) 648-3233 sanders_skylight_farm@hotmail.com Chairman: Kelvin Egner (419) 295-6089 kjegner@hotmail.com Treasurer: Allen Gahler (419) 360-2091 gahler2@yahoo.com Secretary/Fieldman: Dan Wells (740) 505- 3843 danwells@ohioangus.org
(740) 983-2755 jswinter1@frontier.com Herd Certified and Accredited Johne’s Testing
Cows & Heifers FOR SALE
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Kelvin & Jackie Egner Kelvin, Jackie, Christina Egner Shawn Howell Christina & Shawn Howell 4555 Hazelbrush Rd. Bulls, Heifers, Embryos Shelby OH 44875 (419) 347-7123 Registered Red and Black Border Collies (419) 295-6089 kjegner@acquired-sight.com kjegner@hotmail.com
Sires in use: 16286088, 16233833, 15552303 PAUL H. HILL
11503 State Rd. 554 Bidwell, OH 45614 740-367-7021
Jon Davis * 740-446-2127
Don & Mida Peterson Phone (304) 269-3877 E-mail: rockingp@shentel.net
FAX: 740-367-7937 * www.championhillangus.com Email: champion@championhillangus.com
Way-View Cattle Co. LLC Performance Tested Angus Bulls For Sale
Registered Angus Cattle Hay & Straw - Large and small squares Freezer beef
Allen Gahler 641 N. Elliston Trowbridge Rd. Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 350-2091 gahler2@yahoo.com
Fred M. Penick
3264 Refugee Rd. Hebron, OH 43025
Home (740) 404-1832 Fax (740) 928-3912
experience counts
Brice Gahler 1618 N. Elliston Trowbridge Rd. Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 552-0169 abcgahlers@live.com
Registered
Angus
Pine hill far M Managing Partner Three Oaks Farm, 33009 Yellow Creek Road Summitville, OH 43962 330.223.1872 fax: 330.223.2215 e-mail: donahankb@hotmail.com donahankb@yahoo.com
h e n r y b e rg f e l d
Partner 38100 Jackson Road Moreland Hills, OH 44022 daytime: 216.445.4836 home: 440.247.7916 e-mail: bergfej@ccf.org
j o h n b e rg f e l d
Tiffin, Ohio
John King & Family
JAB / PH
3735 N. Twp Rd. 111 Home (419) 937-1864 Tiffin, Ohio 44883-9353 John Cell (419) 937-4148 kingswayangus@gmail.com
Quality Seed Stock Angus
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Industry News & Notes
Thoughts on the Cattle Industry in 2016
– Kate Brooks, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska – Lincoln The last two years have been a whirlwind of dramatic extremes for the cattle industry. With historically tight supplies in 2014, record prices in every segment of the market were reached. Improvements in drought conditions and unprecedented high cow/calf returns brought about rapid expansion at the end of 2014 and throughout 2015. Cattle numbers and beef production continued to be historically small in 2015. The latest USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from December estimates 2015 beef production at 23.7 billion pounds. This is the lowest annual beef production figure since 1993. This past year producers faced major volatility in prices due to any disruption to supply, whether positive or negative, causing large price fluctuations. Prices in the first quarter of 2015 started higher than 2014, but significant declines brought them back closer to 2013 price levels in the second half of 2015. So what is in store for 2016? In the cattle industry, nothing is certain, but there are some key factors worth mentioning for 2016 and beyond. Evidence has been pointing to a rapid-pace expansion in 2015 because there are fewer heifers entering the feedyard as well as fewer cull cows going to market. The January 1 Cattle Inventory report will be released on January 29th and will set the stage for 2016. Two factors will contribute to or hinder further expansion in 2016: cow/calf returns based on feeder cattle prices and weather conditions. Current LMIC estimates point to lower cow/calf returns in 2016 with returns over cash costs plus pasture rent near $200/ cow. Drought conditions have continued to improve over most of cow/calf country. Continued improvements would continue to contribute to expansion in 2016, but any formations of drought could rapidly slow the pace. Expansion equates to more beef production in 2016, 2017, and 2018 which also means lower prices. The latest WASDE estimates 2016 beef production will be over 24.7 billion pounds. Larger carcass weights will also contribute to increased beef production; however, due to reduced feedlot placements recently, beef production will be constrained for the first part of 2016. Beef production in 2016 will be higher than 2014 and 2015 but will still be historically low.
The export market was challenging in 2015 and there doesn’t appear to be significant changes to improve the export market in 2016. The continued high priced beef coupled with the strengthening U.S. dollar and lower purchasing power of major markets have played a big factor in the export market and will continue to dampen it for 2016. The import market was strong in 2015, but will likely see less beef imports in 2016. Australia has seen a decline in their herd numbers and are recovering from drought; expanding their herds will decline imported beef in 2016. Domestic demand remained relatively good through 2015 but will be an important figure to watch as we move through 2016. Increased supply of beef, pork, and poultry are expected in 2016, but only up about 2% over 2015 according to the latest WASDE with only slight increases in per capita consumption. Basic supply and demand fundamentals will continue to play out in 2016. Increased beef production equates to declining prices in the pipeline unless domestic and export demand improve significantly. Besides the fundamental market factors, producers need to be aware of other factors that contribute to how the markets will continue to play out in the coming years. These factors include ongoing political issues and trade agreements, we are entering a presidential election year, as well as consumers (both domestic and international) increasing interest in where and how their food is produced. As we enter 2016, I wish each and every one of you a year of good health, happiness, and great success.
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REMINDER: Best of the Buckeye Nomination Deadline for Ohio Beef Expo is: MARCH 1, 2016 For more information go to: http://www.ohiocattle.org/best-of-thebuckeye
Ohio Angus
SUPER STAR
Sale
Ohio Beef Expo - Ohio State Fairgrounds - Columbus, Ohio
Saturday • March 19, 2016 • 12 Noon Offering an elite set of Bred Females, Show Heifers & Herd Bull Prospects!
Consignors:
Claylick Run Genetics HFS Angus Paradise Cattle Co. Rains Angus Way View Cattle Co., LLC Gahler Farms Bihl Cattle Egner Farms Angus Pleasant View Farm Dadosky Farm Woodside Farm Toussaint River Angus
ODRC-Mansfield Bruiser & Blade Farms Homecroft Farm Adam Brodman MC Livestock Snyder Cattle Shelby Stabler Mollenkopf Cattle Co. Shawnee Farm Mullett Angus Dance Family Angus
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For more information or to request a sale book contact: Dan Wells • 740-505-3843 danwells@ohioangus.org
Industry News & Notes Apply for the 2016 Beef Leaders Institute
Charitable IRA Rollover Renewed for 2015 and Beyond
Submit applications by March 1 to be considered for the program.
Angus Foundation donors are encouraged to consider this charitable giving option.
The Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) is a premier leadership experience for American Angus Association® members that provides a look into the entire beef supply chain, while enhancing participant knowledge of the Association and strengthening their leadership skills. Angus producers between 25-45 years old are encouraged to apply for the ninth annual BLI scheduled for June 20-24, 2016. Applications are due back to the Association by March 1. “The Beef Leaders Institute is an annual highlight, as we bring together Angus breeders from across the country for an in-depth look at our business,” says Jaclyn Clark, Association director of events and education. “Participants gain practical knowledge, valuable connections and a greater appreciation for the role of quality beef in today’s marketplace.” The program brings Angus producers together in Saint Joseph, Mo., for a series of informative sessions, followed by a three-day tour across several industry segments. During the event, BLI participants are able to tour a beef harvesting and packing facility, retailer, fabricator, feedlots and other industry segments, including the American Angus Association. Those selected will also learn about the ultimate end product — the Certified Angus Beef® brand — and how the branded beef program drives demand for quality Angus genetics. “BLI overall has been an excellent experience, and I encourage other producers to attend,” said Jed Connealy of Whitman, Neb. “It’s a unique opportunity to see many different sectors of the industry, and most of the things we’ve seen on BLI are things you don’t just walk in and see by yourself. It’s a really neat opportunity that cattlemen on all levels should take advantage of.” The Association provides transportation, lodging, meals and materials during BLI. Attendees will be responsible for round-trip transportation between their home and either Kansas City or Saint Joseph, Mo. To apply, download an application or contact the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100. Information can also be found on www.angus.org.
On Dec. 18, 2015, President Obama signed legislation that indefinitely extends the charitable Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollover, making it retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, with no expiration date. The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution, is a special provision allowing certain donors to exclude from taxable income — and count toward their required minimum distribution — certain transfers of IRA assets made directly to public charities, including the Angus Foundation. Since it was first made available in tax year 2006, Angus Foundation supporters age 70½ or older have used this popular option to fund Angus education, youth and research programs of their choice with restricted tax-free gifts ranging from $100 to $100,000. Charitable IRA rollover gifts of $10,000 or more, for example, can be designated by the Angus supporter to establish a permanent endowment fund in their name, Angus farm/ranch name, or in memory of a family member through an Angus youth scholarship. Additionally, charitable IRA rollovers make it easy to use IRA assets, during an individual’s lifetime, to make charitable gifts. Under current law, withdrawals from traditional IRAs and certain Roth IRAs are taxed as income, even if they are immediately directed to a charity. The donor receives a tax deduction for his or her donation, but various other federal, and sometimes state, tax rules can prevent the deduction from fully offsetting this taxable income. As a result, many donors have chosen not to use IRA assets for lifetime gifts. The charitable IRA rollover legislation recently announced eliminates this problem. Individual taxpayer’s total charitable IRS rollover gifts cannot exceed $100,000 per tax year, and must be completed in calendar year 2015 for the current tax year. “One very appealing feature is if you have not already taken your required minimum distribution in a given year, a qualifying IRA rollover gift can also count toward satisfying this requirement,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “You will want to act quickly if you wish to support the Angus Foundation or other qualifying charity of your choice with a
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Partners in Performance Bull Sale Saturday •
April 2, 2016
• 6 p.m.
Muskingum Livestock Com., Zanesville, OH
Selling 60 Performance Angus Bulls 30 Angus & Commercial Cows! Way-View Claylick Run Angus Genetics Cattle Co. LLC Dave Felumlee & Family 11970 Cross Rd. • Newark, Ohio 43056 (H) 740.763.4616 • (C) 740.404.3594 dfelumlee@windstream.net
Fred Penick & Family 3264 Refugee Rd. • Hebron, OH 43025 (C) 740-404-1832 • (H) 740-928-3912 wayviewcattle@hotmail.com
Eastern Ohio Angus Association 2015 SPRING SALE
Saturday • 6 p.m. April 9th, 2016 Muskingum Livestock Zanesville, OH
ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS NOW! To consign contact Sale Manager Dan Wells, at 740-505-3843 or danwells@ohioangus.org SALE MANAGED BY: Dan Wells, Sec./Fieldman 740-505-3843 • danwells@ohioangus.org www.ohioangus.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase high quality Angus cattle sired by & bred to the leading A.I. Sires! -7-
2016 Ohio Angus Media Kit & Advertising Opportunities Directory/Handbook Advertising
• Membership directory with Ohio Angus Association, Jr. Association, and Ladies Auxiliary information, show and sale info, calendar, breeder tools, activity results and photos, and advertisements • Published annually in March. Mailed directly to all members and advertisers. • Additional copies distributed throughout Ohio and surrounding states at shows, sales, and industry events • Ad design services are available, additional charges apply Pricing Specifications Black/white Full Color live area bleed full page $225 $385 5.5 x 8.5 1/8 in. (.125) 1/2 page $130 $225 5.5 x 4.25 1/8 in. (.125) 11% discount for ads received by deadline in copy ready (PDF) format Ads should be submitted in high resolution (300dpi) PDF. • • • • • • •
Deadlines / Page selection
Premium pages / buyers choice page selection to be sold at auction, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Ohio Angus annual banquet Confidential bids will be accepted if you cannot attend auction - minimum bid $250 Auction purchased ads include ad placement, design/layout, and color charges with no additional fees Full color pages are limited availability and usually sell out at auction February 15 - Deadline to reserve ad space February 15 - Deadline for plans and materials to be submitted for Ad design / layout assistance February 19 - Copy ready (PDF) ad deadline
Newsletter and Website Advertising
• Published 11 times per year (February - December) Approximate mail date is the 5th. E-mailed on or near 5th to E-list members • Copy Ready Ad Deadline is the 20th of the preceding month • Ad design services - submit plans by the 10th of the preceding month, additional charges apply • Ads from other publications - submit order instruction by the 20th of preceding month, fees may apply • Ads will appear on “featured ads” on front page of web site for 30 days prior to event or specified date • Business card ads will appear on website “advertising” page for 1 year (may be purchased at pro-rated price any time.) • Pricing is for copy ready ads in PDF format • Newsletter is printed black and white -ads may be submitted in color and will be used in color for web/email versions • Print ads should be submitted in high resolution (300dpi) PDF format, in full color if desired, printer will convert to grayscale • Angus sale advertisers will receive free sale representation and fieldman services with the placing of 2 full page ads. • Must be current Ohio Angus member to advertise cattle sales, and content must relate to sale of Angus cattle. Size full page 1/2 page Bus Card
Price $150 $100 $200
E-Mail Blasts
live area bleed 8.5 x 11 1/8 in. (.125) 8.5 x 5.5 1/8 in. (.125) 3.5 x 2 none
Classified Newsletter Marketplace Advertising • one 50 word ad free per membership per year • others $10 for 30 days with 50 word max, $5 per additional 10 words, $5 per picture or link
Additional Advertising Services
• One time e-mail with or without attachment • Sent to all Ohio Angus E-Blast list, including Ohio Angus member and Angus breeders from surrounding states. (App. 900 emails) • $100 per e-mail / $50 with purchase of full page news ad • Email submitted as high resolution JPeg at 1800 x 2700 pixels.
Direct Mailings / Mail List Access
• The membership and other mailing lists are the sole property of the Ohio Angus Assocation and may not be duplicated or used in any manner without proper consent. • Members or business advertisers may conduct special mailings through the Ohio Angus Association, for $150 plus printing and mailing costs • Under no circumstances will the mailing list be distributed via hard copy or electronic to to anyone other than the printer of choice for the mailing.
*All prices and regulations subject to change, as determined by the Ohio Angus Association board of directors*
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Industry News & Notes
2015 charitable IRA rollover gift by Dec. 31, 2015.” To learn more about this charitable giving option, please consult with your income tax advisor and financial planners. Feel free to also contact Jenkins at 816-383-5163 or email mjenkins@angusfoundation. org to learn how your support through a charitable IRA rollover provision to the Angus Foundation can make a difference in education, youth and research for the advancement of the Angus breed. About Angus Foundation Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1980, the Angus Foundation remains focused on its mission to support Angus education, youth and research. The organization has presented more than $2.4 million in youth scholarships since 1998, and has also invested more than $1 million in beef cattle research throughout the past decade. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the Angus Foundation at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation. org.
bulls are required to be tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) persistent infection (PI) status. For more information on the sale including all requirements, visit www.ohiocattle.org and look under the Events & Programs tab or contact the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or beef@ohiobeef.org. Interested consignors or buyers can also contact John Grimes, sale manager and OSU Extension Beef Coordinator, with any questions at 937-763-6000 or grimes.1@ osu.edu. Consignment deadline for the sale is February 1, 2016.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
OCA Accepting Bull Consignments for Seedstock Improvement Sale – Deadline February 1 The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association is currently accepting bull consignments to the Seedstock Improvement Sale. The sale will be held April 9 at noon at the Union Stock Yards Company in Hillsboro, Ohio. This event offers an affordable way to market bulls from multiple breeds in one location and on one day. Buyers have the assurance of buying bulls with known genetics, a completed vaccination regimen and a breeding soundness exam. The Seedstock Improvement Sale is open to consignments from all breeds. Consignors must be a current member of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association to participate. Bulls are required to be registered and to have expected progeny differences (EPDs). The bulls will be placed in sale order based on a within breed evaluation star system using EPDs for birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, milk, marbling and ribeye. Bulls consigned to the sale can be one to five years of age. History of the sale shows that bulls 18 months of age and older command a higher price. Consignors will be allowed to substitute bulls for entries made to the Seedstock Improvement Sale. All -9-
2016 Angus Show Dates: MAJAC Regional Preview Show March 11-13, 2016 Harrisburg, VA Ohio Angus Preview Show: June 10-12, 2016 Union County Fairgrounds Marysville, OH Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show June 17-19, 2016 PA Farm Show Complex Harrisburg, PA 2016 National Junior Angus Show Nebraska State Fairgrounds Grand Island, Nebraska July 3-9, 2016 Ohio State Fair: July 26-28 (First Rotation) Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus, OH
Reserve Your Ad Today! 2016 Ohio Angus Association Membership Directory & Handbook
• Membership directory with Ohio Angus Association, Jr. Association, and Ladies Auxiliary information, show and sale info, event calendar, breeder tools, activity results and photos, and advertisements. • Published annually in March. Mailed directly to all members and advertisers. • Additional copies distributed throughout Ohio and surrounding states at shows, sales, and industry events. (2000+ copies published) • Ad design services are available, additional charges apply.
Pricing
full page 1/2 page
Specifications
Black/White Full Color Live Area Bleed $225 $385 5.5 x 8.5 1/8 in. (.125) $130 $225 5.5 x 4.25 1/8 in. (.125) 11% discount for ads received by deadline in copy ready (PDF) format. Ads should be submitted in high resolution (300dpi) PDF.
Deadlines / Page selection
• Premium pages / buyers choice page selection to be sold at auction, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Ohio Angus Annual Banquet. • Confidential bids will be accepted if you cannot attend auction - minimum bid $250. • Auction purchased ads include ad placement, design/layout, and color charges with no additional fees. • Full color pages are limited availability and usually sell out at the auction. • February 15 - Deadline to reserve ad space • February 15 - Deadline for plans/materials to be submitted for Ad design / layout assistance • February 19 - Copy ready (PDF) ad deadline
Don’t miss the excellent opportunity to advertise & promote your farm or business!
For more information, or to reserve an ad space contact: Ohio Angus Association Dan Wells, Sec./Fieldman 740-505-3843 danwells@ohioangus.org
Ohio Angus Queen Applications Due! For those interested in the 2016 Ohio Angus Queen contest.
Herman & Kathleen Howell 4200 Twp. Hwy 289, Hammondsville, OH 43930 Phone / Fax: (740) 544-5861
The Ohio Angus Queen is open to any Ohio Angus Association member that is at least 16 years of age as of January 1, 2016. **Note: The form on the website is outdated and won’t be accepted. The OAA Aux is working on updating and changing the form and requirements.
ridgeviewangus@yahoo.com
For application information please contact Lynn Hill: email: champion@championhillangus.com phone: 740-367-7021
Miami Valley Advertise Your Farm Here! Angus Association Purchase a Newsletter Business Card ad today! Dave Long, Pres. 513-383-4077 Dan Brosey, V.P. 513-315-6894 Christy Campbell, Sec./Tres. 937-533-7051 Steve Crowe, State Director 937-603-4352
And get year round advertising for only $200!
That works out to only $17/per month to ensure your Farm & Contact Info is in front of your potential cliente at all time!
Thank you Brubaker Grain, Kalmbach Feeds & Southern States Supply for the sponsorship of the Ohio Angus Preview Show Appreciation Dinner.
Call Dan today at 740-505-3843 for more info!
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Ohio Angus Calender of Events
Ohio Cattleman’s Annual Banquet OCA Seedstock Sale Consignment Deadline Ohio Angus Annual Meeting/Banquet Deadlinet to reserve ad in 2016 Ohio Angus Directory MAJAC Regional Preview Show, Harrisonburg, VA Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, OH Partners in Performance Bull Sale, Zanesville, OH Eastern Ohio Angus Spring Sale, Zanesville, OH
Ohio Angus Association Dan Wells, Secretary/Fieldman 12620 Westfall Rd. Frankfort, OH 45628
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Ohio Angus Auxiliary $$$ Scholarships Available $$$
Graduating Seniors: Ohio Angus Auxiliary Scholarships are open to all graduating seniors who are both members of the Ohio Jr. Angus Association, and have received their Bronze and Silver Show Awards. Ohio winners will be forwarded on for National scholarship competition. Applications must be sent to: Sharon L. Sanders 5959 Hay Rd. Harrod, Ohio 45850-9753 SEND VIA PRIORITY MAIL with tracking number! MUST BE POSTMARKED BY March 21, 2016 American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship rules apply. Application form can be found at www.angusauxiliary.com If you have any questions contact Sharon at: sanders_skylight_farm@hotmail.com or by phone at 419-648-3233. You can’t win if you don’t fill out the application!