American Angus Auxiliary
T H E AU X I L I A RY PO S T Spring 2011
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Presidential Thoughts By Barbara Ettredge
Est.1952
As a career educator, I have spent a lifetime investing in young people. So it comes naturally for me to promote our youth while promoting the Angus breed. Country music singer Brad Wolf, recently released “I Make a Difference”, a song about a teacher and what she makes, not in terms of money, but the differences she makes in the lives of her students. While everyone is not a “school” teacher, we are all “teachers”—teachers of young people — and we should all work to make a difference in the lives of our youth, who just happen to be the leaders of tomorrow. I challenge each of you to use the talents from you human toolbox and make a difference in the world of Angus, especially in the life of a young Junior Angus member. You many never know how many lives you touched, but it’s all because you cared. The American Angus Auxiliary offers individuals, both young and old, opportunities to take part in educational, promotional, and social activities and programs. Auxiliary members are working to make a difference; are you?
A Historic Tradition Returns to the Futurity The American Angus Auxiliary will once again auction a donated heifer at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity. Through the years, heifers have been featured and sold to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund; the first heifer sold in 1958 and the last heifer sold in 1996. On June 19, 2011, a historic tradition returns to the Futurity in Louisville, Kentucky, with the opportunity to purchase a top-quality heifer. Ardyce and Jim O’Neill, O’Neill Angus Farm, Logan Iowa, have donated ONeills Eraline 259 (reg. no. 16717542; calved 2/25/2010) in memory of their daughter, Debra Ellen O’Neill. This impressive heifer and her dam combine the two noted O’Neill cow families, the Delias and the Eralines purchased in 1951, when O’Neill Angus Farm was founded by Jim O’Neill and his father Clinton. In addition, Eraline 259 traces almost every line in her impeccable pedigree to the “king of sires”, the incomparable Earl Marshall. Proceeds ONeills Eraline 259 Sells June 19 to benefit scholarship fund from the sale of this heifer will go toward the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The American Angus Auxiliary appreciates the O’Neills’ contribution and working together for the betterment of our Auxiliary. continuous support of Auxiliary activities. From business discussions in the board room to casual conversations at Executive Board Meets in St. Joseph, Missouri dinner, we all continue to share the same vision—to work to provide educational, promotional and social programs and activities for Angus Fourteen enthusiastic Auxiliary leaders attended the Executive Board Meeting, February 26-28, at the Association’s home office. Thank You to youth. the American Angus Association staff for the warm hospitality, the unlimited access to the facilities and staff, and the delicious Monday lunch. Special thanks to Misty Taylor for coordinating the logistics and meals for those in attendance. Thanks also to the Missouri Auxiliary for the delicious homemade jams. The weekend provided attendees with the opportunity for meaningful discussions and conversations about Auxiliary issues and activities. Topics discussed included potential updates to the Auxiliary Guidelines, ideas for new items in the Angus Gift Barn, articles and printing options for the spring issue of The Auxiliary Post newsletter, the upcoming 60th Anniversary of our Auxiliary, and the heifer to be auctioned during the AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity in June. Committee reports were reviewed, and for committee chairs in attendance, updates were given. Regional directors reported on progress in their states. Board members were given the opportunity to tour the Association, and met with staff, including Bryce Schumann, Shelia Stannard, Rich Wilson, Milford Jenkins, Shauna Hermel, LaVera Spire, Eric Grant, Crystal Young, and Robin Ruff. Board members appreciated the time spent sharing and
Spring Board Meeting Participants: From Back row left– Michelle Rieff, Mary K. Vejraska, Lynne Hinrichsen, Martha Holshouser, Leslie Mindemann , Marlene Dukehart, Anne Patton Schubert, Dixie McCormick– front from left– Kathi Creamer, Barbara Etteredge, Anne Lampe, Cortney Hill-Dukecart Cates. Not pictured Lindsey Trosper DeWitt and Whitney Trosper Renfro.