Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club 2024 Steer Sale

Thursday, July 4, 2024 Show Starts @ 1pm Sale Starts @ 7pm

Live Show and Sale!

4-H Pledge I pledge, My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world.

4-H Motto “Learn To Do by Doing”

4-H Quality Equation Principles

Quality People – Promote responsibility, respect, trust, honesty, fairness, sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork & caring.

Quality Experiences – Provide members with personal development and skill development experiences.

Quality Projects – Promote and value quality effort. Promote high quality, safe food production within industry standards.

What’s 4-H? It is an international organization including over 7 million members in 80 countries throughout the world. For Canada, 4-H started in Roland, Manitoba. The 4-H programs available today are for both farm and non-farm youth across Canada.

Why 4-H? 4-H allows youth to experience, learn and to do lots of activities. There are many different 4-H clubs around Canada that range from taking photographs, cooking and caring for animals.

Why is it 4-H? 4-H represents the four “H”s in the pledge. We pledge our Head, Heart, Hands and Health.

To Prospective Buyers, Welcome back to our 2023-2024 season of 4-H. This year we have 14 members in the Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club. As a Club, we had weigh day, speeches, rally day, highway cleanup and a meeting once a month either in person or via zoom. Throughout the past few months, every member has continued to work with their project animal(s) in preparation for the show and sale on Thursday, July 4th 2024.

We are once again having the live show and sale at HTA Charolais just West of Rivers. Everyone is welcome to come support both the show and sale at the farm.

The 2023-24 4-H season has been a very enjoyable year for all of the members.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our leaders Shannon Basaraba and Shawn Airey. We cannot thank each of you enough, not only for your commitment and support to our Club, but also to us individual members. We would also like to thank all of our parents for helping us with our projects, sitting in on the meetings and with other jobs that needed to be done. I want to thank my fellow board members: Vice President-Austyn Peters, Secretary-Shayden Manz, Treasurer-Tarron Basaraba and the Club Reporter-Aklen Abey. I would also like to recognize, Kinley Peters, Chase Airey, Nathan Hillis, Corbin Munz, Brody Basaraba, Blake Airey, Maverick Peters, Madison Hillis, and Jorja Manz. I thank you all for the effort and commitment you have shown to our 4-H Club.

The group of steers we have on offer this year will allow you to be confident in your purchase. They have been well fed and you can see the amount of effort each one of my fellow members have put into their project animal. Please join us for the live sale on Thursday, July 4th at HTA Charolais (Shawn and Tanya Airey)!

Directions can be found closer to the end of the catalog.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (204)-402-0929. Thank you for your interest in the possible purchase of a 4-H steer and supporting our Club!

Yours truly, Karas Munz—President

Welcome to the 2024 Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club market steer offering. We are pleased to once again be offering a live auction to market the members finished projects. We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the members have displayed during this 4-H year.

The following are the SALE DETAILS • • • •

There are 14 steers on offer.

All steers will be weighed July 4th.

Steers will be sold by live auction.

There are limited processing spots available at local abattoirs so please let us know what your intentions are and we will book the steer in for you.

• If you chose to send your steer for resale, members will transport it to the destination of your choice.

4-H Beef is the cream of the crop as far as purchasing beef goes.

This is a very cost-effective way of stocking your freezer with premium beef.

In comparing the cost of purchasing a 4-H beef to a whole beef from your local grocery store you can save between $2200 and $2500. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on quality beef while supporting these future cattle producers! Team up with another business or family. Processing can be split into halves or quarters. Not only are you supporting a local 4-H member but also the local butcher and you know you are getting the best beef money can buy!

Purchasing a 4-H steer is a very effective way to advertise your business. The 4H members make a great effort to make sure your advertising goes a long way.

Sale buyers’ names are posted in several places. Buyers’ lists are reviewed with members. As a business the advertising expense is a great tax write off.

Please don’t hesitate to contact a member directly or the leaders listed below.

Leader Contacts Shawn Airey

Shannon Basaraba

204-328-7704 home

204-573-6126 cell

204-724-8823 cell

Thank You to our Sponsors

Hair Dynamics Jocelyn & Dale Beever Dennis & Beth Wilcox Raven Ridge Trucking Melody Acres Ron & Sharon Basaraba

Daly Repair Shelley Hillis in memorial of Wayne Hillis HTA Charolais Hockley Holsteins Eric and Kirby Hillis Rivers Curling Club

Madison Hillis Hi, my name is Madison Hillis. This is my third year in the Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. I am 9 years old and in grade 4. My parents names are Richard & Shelly Hillis and my brother’s name is Nathan.

This year I chose a Shorthorn and Black Angus cross steer. His name is Rocky, he is a fuzzy blue roan. He weighed 628 lbs at our first weigh day on December 3rd. Rocky looks great and I’m sure he will rock on someone’s BBQ! We look forward to seeing you at our show and sale July 4th. If you have any questions, feel free to call my dad at 204-724-5778.

Thank you!

Tarron Basaraba Hi, my name is Tarron Basaraba. I am 13 years old and my parents are Shannon and Troy. Our farm is northeast of Forrest. This is my fifth year showing beef in 4-H and I love being a part of the Rivers 4-H Beef Club. This year my steer’s name is Yogi and he is a Black Angus that I bought off of DJ Cattle Co. I picked him myself as a 4-H project because I really liked the look of him, he was friendly, and I thought he would fill out nice. And he did not disappoint me! Boy does he love his picnic baskets! You don’t want to miss out on this delicious Angus beef! The money I will make from selling him will go towards my education fund, first car, and my next 4H project. If you are interested in my steer or have any questions, please contact my dad Troy at 204-573-0181.

Thank you.

Nathan Hillis Hi, my name is Nathan Hillis. I am 14 years old and this is my third year of showing a market steer in the Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. This year I chose a black/white faced steer out of our home raised herd. His name is Bullwinkle and he weighed 696 lbs at weigh day on December 3rd. I am hoping he weighs around 1330 lbs at out show and sale on July 4th.

Bullwinkle is thick and shiny. If he is anything like his brother last year, his flavour will be something to savour. If you have any questions or would like information on how to purchase, call my dad Richard at 204-724-5778.

Thank you and hope to see you July 4th!

Jorja Manz Hi, my name is Jorja Manz. I’m 9 years old. This is my 2nd year with the Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. My steer’s name is Diamond. Diamond was a twin and we had raised him. He is home grown big boy and is a really good boy. Diamond is growing big and fat, he may not be tall but he sure is wide.

Thank you to all the buyers from last year and the ones from this year. Come out and check out our 4-H club. If you have any questions about Diamond you can call my Dad Eric Hillis 204-761-7823 or text my Mom Kirby Manz 306-6903646. Thank you!

Blake Airey Hi, my name is Blake Airey. I’m eleven years old and I enjoy playing softball, hockey, camping, fishing, and showing cattle. My parents are Shawn and Tanya Airey, and we have a Charolais cattle business on the outskirts of Rivers, MB. This is my fourth steer project and my second heifer project.

My heifer’s name is Lily because she is sweet like the flower and my amazing steer is named, Whiskey, like his golden rich whiskey color. He is the best beef money can buy and as soon as you have a bite of his steak your mouth will water. He is an amazing steer and I bet his beef will be too. If you have any questions call my Dad at 1-204-724-8823 or my Mom at 1-204365-0850. Proceeds from my steer will go towards my education fund. Thank you so much for your interest in 4-H.

Chase Airey Hi, my name is Chase Airey, I am 13 years old and this is my sixth year in 4-H. I enjoy fishing, hunting, shed hunting, and camping.

My family and I own a purebred Charolais cattle operation west of Rivers. Now, enough said about me. I would like to introduce my steer, the almighty, Maximus! I chose the name Maximus because of his intent to always act cool and proud. When working with Maximus, he can often be seen posing and presenting himself well, even when nobody’s watching. I can guarantee Maximus will be the most mouth-watering, premium quality beef that will keep you wanting more! If you have any questions about Maximus, please call my Dad, Shawn, at 204-724-8823. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to see you on July 4th at our Achievement Show and Sale.

Shayden Manz Hi, my name is Shayden Manz. I am 17 years old. This is my 4th amazing year with Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. This year I picked another silver steer. His name is Tonka Truck. He is built like a truck and just keeps growing.

I’m so happy for all the past, present, and future buyers coming and taking a look at our mighty young club and amazing kids in it.

If you have any questions about Tonka you can call my dad Eric Hillis 204-761-7823 or my mom Kirby Manz 306-690-3646. Thank you!

Brody Basaraba Hi, my name is Brody Basaraba and I am 12 years old. This is my fifth year in 4-H. I live northeast of Forrest with my brother Tarron and my parents Shannon and Troy. This year I have a purebred Hereford steer that I got from RSK Farms. My steer’s name is Boo Boo and he lives for neck scratches. I am very excited to show everyone my Hereford steer. With the money I will receive from selling my steer, I will put it towards my education and purchasing future 4-H animals. This year’s Rivers 4-H Beef Sale is Thursday, July 4th,2024. I hope you will consider buying my steer, if you have any questions, please contact my dad Troy at 204-573-0181. Thank you.

Maverick Peters Hi, my name is Maverick and this is my 3rd year in Rivers 4H beef club. I’m 10 years old and I’m in grade 5. I live just outside Rivers on a beef farm with my parents, Trevor and Amy, and sisters, Austyn and Kinley. First of all, I would like to thank the bidders, buyers and sponsors from our show and sale last year. The support means a lot to us.

This year I am doing a steer project and his name is Schmid. He is a fullblood Simmental and so far he has been very good to work with. I hope you like Schmid as much as I do because he will be very tasty beef for your freezer.

I’m planning to save the money I make from my steer for my secondary education. Trevor: 204-741-0967 Amy:204-573-4039

Kinley Peters Hi, my name is Kinley and I’m 14 years old, my parents are Trevor and Amy Peters. I live on a farm just east of Rivers with about 80 cows. I’d like to thank the buyer, bidders, and sponsors at our achievement last year. This is my 7th year in 4-H, and I have a Simmental steer named Gunner.

Gunner was born February 4th. My steer is out of a cow that Austyn and I own together. I also have a heifer project and her name is Lexus, I showed her at Ag-Ex and the winter fair. This year I look forward to having the show and sale at Airey’s farm again so everyone can come and see the hard work I have put into my projects! I am saving up the money I earn from Gunner to pursue my passion in nursing. See you there! Trevor: 204741-0967 Amy:204-573-4039

Aklen Abey Hello, My name is Aklen Abey and this is my 8th year in 4H. I am 13 years old, my parents Atlee & Candace Abey along with my siblings and I live south of Kenton. I have a small purebred Black Angus herd of my own and enjoy deciding on breeding options with my Grandpa. Outside of the farm and school I love playing baseball. This year I spiced things up with a Red Simmental steer named Red, who I’m sure will be mouth watering this summer on the BBQ. Thank you to the bidders & buyers who always support the sale of 4H steers at all the clubs achievements/sales. The funds from my 4H steer goes towards my future education. If you have any questions please call or text my parents, Atlee 204–721-4465 or Candace 204-7210665. Thank you very much for your support in the 4H Program.

Corbin Munz My name is Corbin Munz. I’m 14 years old and I live in Oak River. This is my fifth year in Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club and I’m having a lot of fun.

My steer's name this year is Fred.

Fred is from Cam and Shelley Ramsey of Ramsey Simmental Farm by Oak River. Fred is learning a lot and teaching me a lot while we prepare for show day! The money from the sale of Fred will go towards the purchase of my steer project for next year. If you have any questions, please contact Cam at 204-365-0369. Thank you and I hope to see you at our Club show and sale!

Austyn Peters Hi my name is Austyn Peters, I am 16 years old and this is my 9th year in Rivers & District 4H Beef Club. This year I’m showing and selling my steer named Angus. Don’t let the name fool you, he is a fullblood Simmental. I will also be showing my heifer named Mercedes, she is also a fullblood Simmental. Thank you to the bidders, buyers and sponsors that make our show and sale a huge success!! Any earnings I make from Angus, I will be putting it towards an Agribusiness Diploma, making my cow herd bigger and/or making my truck louder. If you have any questions, contact myself or my parents Trevor and Amy Peters.

Trevor: 204-741-0967 Amy:204-5734039

Karas Munz Hi! My name is Karas Munz. I am 17 years old and live in Oak River with my family. This is my 6th year in the Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. This year I bought a steer from Cam & Shelley Ramsey of Ramsey Simmental Farm. My steer this year is named Moto Moto, and yes he is big and chunky, just how you like ‘em. I can assure you that he is going to taste as good as his name sounds, so good that you will be going back for seconds. The money from selling my steer will be going towards my post secondary education. I can’t wait to show him off to you at the Achievement and Sale. If you have any questions about Moto Moto please feel free to call Cam Ramsey at 204-365-0369.

Can’t wait to see you at the sale!

Come and join us for our show and sale on July 4th at HTA!

Club did a fundraiser BBQ at Walker’s Greenhouse on June 2nd

Some of the members participated in the Manitoba Provincial Rally on Saturday May 11th 2024.

STARS BBQ at Total Farm Supply

Highway Clean-up

Club photo at Communications (Speeches)

This year the club participated in Christmas Cheer for the Rivers food bank

Show & Sale Directions to HTA Charolais - From Rivers, MB: travel west on Highway 25, turn right onto Road 70, continue west to Road 128 (dead end), turn north (right) on Road 128, yard is ¼ mile north on the west (left) side.

- From Oak River, MB: Travel south on Provincial Road 354 to Road 71, turn east (left) and travel 2 miles to Road 128, turn south (right) and travel ¾ mile. Yard is on the west (right) side of the road.

- From Kenton, MB: Take Highway 259 to Road 128, turn north (left) and travel 1 ¼ miles, yard is on the west (left) side of the road.

- Search “HTA Charolais Bull Sale” on google maps for directions.

THANK YOU!

All members, leaders and families would like to thank everyone who supported the show and sale. We would like to throw a huge thank you out to all the bidders and buyers from this year and past years. Please take a minute to look at the previous buyers.

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