Kansas Angus News Summer 2016

Number 604 . Kansas Angus Association . Summer 2016

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Page 1. Association News KAA Meeting and Field Day to be hosted by DewEze August 6 in Harper Mark your calendar and plan to attend a Kansas Angus Association district 6 & 8 meeting and field day hosted by KAA president Stuart Rose and sponsored by DewEze in Harper on August 6. All KAA members are welcome, pre– registration

by July 25 is requested. The fun and educational afternoon with start off at 3 pm with a trap shoot. Highlights include a DewEze plant tour at 4 pm followed by a steak dinner and end with a live animal foot scoring demo and workshop. ► Trap Shoot ► DewEze Plant Tour ► Steak Dinner ► Foot Scoring Demo and Workshop ► Angus Networking and Fellowship

$2475 and $2800 Top middle age pairs, $2750.

Fall Pairs: Top first calf heifer pairs, bred back for fall: $3200, all selling between $2700 and $3200 Fall Heifers, bred: Top fall bred heifers: $2375, all selling between $1450 and $2375.

Spring Heifers, open: Top yearling heifers: $1350, all selling between $1100 and $1350 The next KAA sponsored commercial female sale is December 3 in Pratt.

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Looking for a listing of Angus sales in Kansas? Or maybe junior show entry forms, or contact information on a Kansas Angus Association member or perhaps The activities will be at Harper Industries, Inc.- DewEze, 151 US 160, Harper, Kan. There is no fee to attend ;reservations are requested ,please make reservations by you want to browse the latest issue of the Kansas Angus News? Our website, www.kansasangus.org is the go to place for information about the KAA, Kansas July 25 at www.kansasangus.org.

Junior Angus Association (KJAA) and Kansas Angus Auxiliary (KAAx). Frequent updates are made to insure that you can find what you are looking for with a few Preview Show is June 3-4 clicks. If you are a Facebook user, become a fan of the Kansas Angus Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Association to interact daily with other Angus breeders and enthusiasts. Be sure Preview Show. The Preview Show will be to post photos, links to your website, sale dates and more and don’t forget to June 3-4, 2016 on the Kansas State check out our frequent posts and status updates that encompass the activities Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Cattle classes and upcoming events and deadlines for the KAA, KJAA and KAAx. The KAA will include owned and bred and owned sends weekly news, information via our Kansas Angus E-Update; you can join females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned our e-list by sending an email to : ksangus-eupdatebulls and registered, commercial and Angus subscribe@wbsnet.org. crossbred steers. Jeff Jackson, Stephenville, Tex will judge the show.

The annual Kansas Angus Directory is a great reference material.

Juniors may also compete in showmanship, The 132 page booklet features a complete listing of current KAA sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, public speaking members along with contact and herd information. Advertisements contests and the “editor’s pic” photo contest. from many Kansas Angus breeders and industry partners highlight KJAA members can enter educational contests even if they are not showing the states programs, seedstock and genetics. The Directory was cattle. Two showmanship representatives to the 2016 National Junior Angus mailed out to our mailing list in January. To receive a free copy of the 2016 Show contest in Grand Island, Neb. as well as members of the KJAA team sales Directory email kansasangus@wbsnest.org or call 620-874-4273. and quiz bowl NJAS teams will be chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards Editor’s Pic– Photo Contest- at the Preview Show presentations. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will conduct their summer meeting Rules & Guidelines All KJAA members are eligible to enter up to 4 photographs. and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry Color or black and white. Selected or winning photos become the property of the deadline is May . More information is on pages 7 & 8 and online at Ks Angus News and will not be returned. Photos must be either 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 and www.kansasangus.org. mounted on 81/2” x 11 poster board or card stock. (no larger). Winning and selected photos may be used on the cover or within the Ks Angus News at the KAA sponsored Annual Spring Angus-Influence Female editor’s discretion. No compensation will be given for published photos. Photo credit will be given to the photographer. The subject of all entries must pertain to Sale in Junction City Angus cattle or “Angus” people. Photos maybe divided upon entry for judging.

A good crowd enjoyed a warm spring evening at the Junction City sale barn on Judging criteria will include photo composition and overall impact of the photo.

March 25 for the annual Angus Influence Female Sale sponsored by the Kansas Angus Association and JC Livestock Sales. Buyers were selective; the sale started Remember: A good cover shot is vertical or portrait layout. On the back of each entry print. Your name, City, and Photo location .Upon entry each participant will on a high note with a beautiful set be asked to sign a photo release. Entries in the contest must be entered at the Preview Show on Friday, June 3 by 12 pm. If you are not attending the show and of purebred first would like to enter mail your entries postmarked no later than May 27 to Ks calf heifer pairs Angus News, Anne Lampe, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Ks 67871. that sold for $3100. Buyers, sellers and others KAA Annual Membership Drive Underway in attendance The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) is holding our annual membership drive. donated more Current members are encouraged to renew their membership by June 10 and than $2000 for the new members are always welcome. Membership benefits include a membership Kansas Livestock listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which Foundation to includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or support farmers ranch; an online membership listing; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and ranchers that suffered losses in the recent wildfires in south central Kansas. and opportunities for marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through Jace Johnson served as sale chairman.

KAA sponsored sales. For convenience, the KAA has an online application and Spring pairs: pay option at www.kansasangus.org . Please help us save postage by using the First calf heifer pairs, top $3100. Range of $2250 to $3100, most selling between online form or the mail-in form on page 5 of this KAN by June 10.

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The President’s Pen A Mother’s Influence .

We have reached that time of year again and the season which involves Mother’s Day. In many situations throughout the course of any given day it is virtually impossible to over look the magnitude of a mother’s influence. I recently was involved in an office bake-off competition and entered the cookie division. My second year of 4-H I had a baking project as well as beef. With a great deal of my mother’s help I won the county fair cookie baking contest that year. Having had that opportunity I was hoping to recreate that experience again and win with my mother’s secret recipe. Even though the final placing didn’t include my version of Brownie Drop cookies it didn’t even matter. For the few hours that I was in the kitchen I was ten years old again standing next to my mother making memories that would last a life time. Obviously mothers play a vital role in day to day raising of children yet most often times it is later in life when one realizes their impact. For example, so many times when athletes are interviewed they reference their mothers as positive impacts toward their success. I often times see at junior cattle shows the moms doing their best work. Of course they have the kids dressed appropriately and fed but that seems to be the small stuff. These super women can grab paper towels, a show stick, the camera, get a bucket of water and tail a kid and a calf to the ring in a moment’s notice. Plus, be ready to sprint back to the show box for the right class number card or anything else forgotten. Then capture those ring side moments on film to later reflect on, once they catch their breath. Amazing!!! Motherhood can seem somewhat of a thankless job. In nature we see that it is the mother that gives her all and sacrifices what is necessary to raise their young. No matter how good of cattleman we might think we are, most often times the cow’s ability to raise the calf has the greatest impact. Every day we see examples of single mothers working two jobs and giving it their all to raise their kids. For the rest of us, the summation of their efforts teaches life long lessons like the value of preparedness, good manners, respect and good judgement.

Thank you to all mothers everywhere for your love, kindness, caring and good food!!!

P.S. About those cookies, I have been married to the winner of that office contest for 24 years. I later ate a big part of the winning entry so I feel like I won anyway!

God Bless, Stuart Rose 2016 Kansas Angus Association President

Notes & News from Anne Oh what a happy time of the year! Spring rains, sunshine, warm weather, calves growing along side of their mothers on green grass, flowers and the excitement of kids counting the days until the final bell rings for summer so that they can get on with long anticipated summer activities including junior Angus shows and events.

This issue of the KAN features a “special junior section” filled with information for our young Angus members. I encourage all Angus youth and their families to explore the many programs and events offered by the KJAA and the National Junior Angus Association, there is truly something for each of you.

Learn from Yesterday, Live for Today, Hope for Tomorrow … Albert Einstein Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Kansas Angus Association, Secretary/Manager kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-874-4273 cell

Page 1. Association News……………….....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info………........2 Angus ‘Moms’……………………………..3 Angus Industry....................................... 4 & 14 KAA Membership Application……...…….5 KJAA………………. ………….…............6-11 Showring Purple…………………………..17 Auxiliary…………………………..……....9

KJAA info...6 Preview Show Schedule, NJAS Info...7 Preview Show Entry Form…...8 Challenge and Premier Exhibitor Award Apps.9-10 Ks Students Earn Scholarships…...11

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Special Junior Section

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President : Stuart Rose, Cheney Vice President : Larry Lundgren, Gove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Neal Haverkamp, Bern Past President: Sharee Sankey, Council Grove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……...2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... …. . 2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..……….. ..2017 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….…............2019 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………....., 2018 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..…….…....2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…..2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..……………...2019 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…...2017 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….………. ……. .2018 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2019 Lance Cline, Onaga…………………………………… 2018 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

Angus Moms Compiled by Anne Lampe

‘Angus Moms’ are as diverse and different as all of our farms and ranches. Some are full -time farmers or ranchers, some work along side of their husbands and families doing all the tasks and chores that “Moms do” while others work off the ranch however each whole heartily supports their children no matter how old their children are.

The summer issue of the Kansas Angus News is the junior issue therefore I think its only fitting that we celebrate Mother’s Day and ‘Angus Moms’ the women that make sure you meet those deadlines, share your passion for the Angus way of life, cheer for you when you achieve your goals and dreams, encourage you when you stumble and so much more.

I reached out to KAA members and junior members asking for little tributes to their mothers – enjoy….

"My mom, Rhonda is teaching me to lead my heifer Thunderbird. If it wasn't for her I would be a curd. My mom is great, she makes the best cake. She could be late, but she is great." Jackson McCurry “My mom, Lynne is very involved with our family ranch, R&L Angus. I appreciate her getting up at 3 a.m. to check cows calving in the barn. She also is not afraid to help hold down a calf to doctor it. I'm thankful for my mom and all her hard work.” Eva Hinrichsen “Sharee Sankey is our Angus lovin’ mom and her dedication, passion and hard work will show it. You can find her right beside Chris everyday taking care of their Angus cows, attending Angus events or serving the breed she loves so much. We are grateful for her love of Angus cattle and giving us opportunity to grow up in the breed she cares so much about. She is our very special Angus mom, and we hope she has a wonderful Mother’s Day! “ Jeana Sankey Hurlbut “My mom, Jan Lyons showed me how to put your whole self into something...your heart, your strength, your love. She shaped her life and livelihood around the cattle business, always thinking of others. We thank God for Angus...the breed known for great maternal traits!” -Amy Langvardt, daughter of Jan Lyons, KAA honorary member & past president; KLA, NCBA past president; KBC, CBB past chair

Super Mom Mom, you're a wonderful mother, So gentle, yet so strong.

The many ways you show you care Always make me feel I belong.

You're patient when I'm foolish; You give guidance when I ask; It seems you can do most anything; You're the master of every task.

You're a dependable source of comfort; You're my cushion when I fall.

You help in times of trouble; You support me whenever I call.

“Thanks mom for making sure my shirts are pressed and jeans starched for show day. I appreciate all that you do.” Cale Hinrichsen “Our mother, Mary is very hard working and so dedicated to the Angus industry!! She has such a passion for helping others learn about the business as well. She has been very involved and dedicated not only to her children but by helping others as well. She holds down a full time job on top of doing all kinds of chores and repairs around the farm. You name it... she can do it!!” John McCurry & Emily McCurry Mullen

I love you more than you know; You have my total respect.

If I had my choice of mothers, You'd be the one I'd select!

“I see the Angus Association as one, big, exciting, life-long adventure. The only way that this exciting life is possible is because of my wonderful parents, especially my Mom. My Angus mom, Missy stays up late editing applications, pours hours into helping me prepare for contests, makes sure the medicine boxes are organized, the show barn is swept, and she makes sure my shirt is always tucked in before I walk into the show ring. My mom is my biggest fan, and is always there for me even when I think I don’t need her, because let’s be real, everybody needs their Mom. It’s definitely a love without end. Happy Mother’s Day, Mama Coz. I Love You.” Your Lone Star, Alexandria Grace Cozzitorto

By Joanna Fuchs

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Angus industry

News and information provided by the American Angus Association ® & Certified Angus Beef , LLC.

Angus Breed Sets Pace for Quality Mid-year reports from the member organization reflect growing demand for Angus genetics.

The American Angus Association’s more than 25,000 members continue to set the pace for the beef cattle industry, bolstered by a growing demand for registered Angus genetics nationwide. According to reports released by the Association, breeders have registered 7% more Angus animals during the first half of the fiscal year compared to the same time period a year ago. Association reports for March alone showed an 18% boost in registrations compared to the same month in 2015. “The Angus business is performing really well halfway through the year,” says Allen Moczygemba, Association CEO. “We’re on pace again for an outstanding year in registrations following one of the breed’s best years on record. If we continue this growth, we could see our fifteenth-largest registration level in the history of our 133-year-old organization. That’s significant from a historical perspective since Angus comprises a larger portion of market share today in the total U.S. cattle inventory.” Breeders saw a collective increase in the number of head sold in sales reported to the Association, October 2015 through March 2016. Despite an expanding marketplace, however, Angus sale averages remain steady, and packer premiums paid for quality genetics have never been greater. “Sales are going well. They’re a bit softer than last year, but the cattle markets are a lot softer as a whole, and we’ve marketed more animals this year,” Moczygemba says. Fiscal figures through March show members have sold nearly 35% more registeredAngus females over last year, with nearly 13,000 reported that averaged nearly $5,000 per head. More than 41,000 registered-Angus bulls were sold for the same period, which is an increase of nearly 20%. The sale average for bulls is almost $6,000 per head. Together, sales of registeredAngus genetics has resulted in more than $336 million in gross sales, up nearly $10 million over year-ago levels. Another indication that Angus breeders remain committed to herd improvement: Total weight records submitted through the Association’s Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) are up nearly 6%, and the number of females enrolled in the organization’s inventory-based reporting system MaternalPlus® has grown so far this year by 138%. MaternalPlus is a voluntary program that allows breeders to access in-depth reports on reproductive and fertility performance within the cow herd while also building the foundation for Association-developed reproductive and longevity selection tools in the future.

“The American Angus Association’s leadership position continues its growth,” says Jim Sitz, Montana Angus breeder and Association president and chairman of the board. “The members and leaders of the organization have a historically progressive spirit and a healthy tradition of exploring opportunity while adopting the most advanced technological capabilities.”

The Association continues to make strides in genomic-enhanced selection tools. In mid-April, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) released its fifth calibration of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). This latest release from AGI allows producers to make more accurate genetic decisions than ever before, Moczygemba notes, and the technology continues to evolve and add value at various levels of the supply chain. The availability of commercial genomic tests like GeneMax® Advantage™ allows Angus cow-calf producers to better select the females that will contribute to their operation’s future by providing less guesswork and more insight into how replacement females will perform. In fact, AGI is working with scientists at Zoetis to update the GeneMax family of tests, with some updates and new features expected for release midsummer. Meanwhile, Angus Media continues to advance how producers market their seedstock, with new tools that use audience engagement data to make more precise, more valuable advertising and promotional 4 ▪ Summer 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News

decisions across all media; and Angus Foundation continues its outstanding contributions toward education, youth and research. Finally, the rising value of the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand is evident in recent survey results that show packers pay Angus producers $1 million per week for hitting the brand’s target. A survey of CAB-licensed packers Cargill, JBS, National and Tyson showed they paid a record $51.8 million in grid premiums in 2015, and more than $550 million over 20 years. According to the latest data, the annual 3.6 million cattle accepted for the brand now account for 16% of all North American fed beef. “The growing desire of consumers for a quality eating experience and the continued efforts of our members across the country makes for an extremely strong market for registered Angus animals,” Moczygemba says. “With more females in the U.S. herd, there’s a much bigger need for bulls in the marketplace; we anticipate the need for somewhere between 65,000 and 80,000 Angus bulls. That’s significant demand for quality genetics, and Angus members have the animals to provide it.”

New Talon Internship Accepting Applications Applications for 2017 internship opportunity available this summer for host breeders and Talon student scholarship recipients, due Sept. 15.

A new internship opportunity through the Angus Foundation and the Angus/Talon Youth Education Learning Program will pair motivated youth with working registered-Angus ranches to give a valuable hands-on educational experience for eight weeks during the summer starting in 2017.Motivated and knowledgeable young people will be the leaders of the next generation of agriculturalists. Applications for Talon scholarship recipients will be available June 15, and applications for host breeders will be available July 1. Both applications are due Sept. 15. Skilled people can sometimes be the limiting factor for production agriculture. Even if youth live or grew up on a working ranch, it is important to gain beef production experience, mentorship and insight from another operation. Cam Cooper of Talon Ranch, who was a staunch supporter of agriculture’s youth, set up the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund. Through application, both an interested college or graduate student, or even a recent graduate younger than 25 and a working Angus ranch will be paired by the endowment fund’s Advisory Committee, with preference given to students who have received a Talon scholarship. “Cam’s vision for the Talon Youth Educational Learning Program was for it to be a holistic experience for students. They could come into the program as an undergraduate scholarship recipient — with the opportunity to continue through graduate school — and get real-world experience through this internship. She was a true champion for our Angus youth,” says Milford Jenkins, president of the Angus Foundation. The partnership will benefit both the ranch and the intern by providing an educational experience and enthusiastic fresh perspective for both parties.

For more information on the benefits of internship for both youth and ranches, see the full feature story on the internship in the May issue of the Angus Journal®.

More on page 14

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K a n s a s J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a ti o n Dear KJAA Members, It is a very exciting time of year! Spring calving continues, production sales are taking place, and there are lots of new faces in the cattle industry. I wish everyone the best of luck with their own production sales and safe travels as you attend other sales and events. Take some time to reconnect with old friends and to talk to new people and make create new friendships.

Remember May 15 is a big day for NJAS contest an show entries! be sure to check your "green book" or www.njaa.info for specific contest details. Some contest don't require you to attend the NJAS, so it is easy to participate!

Junior Dates and Deadlines June 3-4– Ks Jr Angus Preview Show, Hutchinson June 15– LEAD registrations due www.njaa.info July 3-9 - National Jr Angus Show, Grand Island, NE August 6-9 - LEAD, Phoenix, AZ

Wednesday, May 25– Last chance to enter the National Junior Angus Show · Deadline to submit NJAA career development contest résumés and public speaking contest speech outlines.

Complete contest information is also available online. · Late NJAS entry deadline; online submission only. www.njaa.info

The summer issue of the Kansas Angus News is the junior issue! Be sure to check it out for information about the Preview Show, Junior Nationals, award applications and more! You can also check out the KJAA page on www.kansasangus.org . As always, if you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Esther McCabe KJAA President (620) 636-0245

Juniors on the KAA Website

www.kansasangus.org Officer/director/adviser application due May 30

Raising the Bar Representatives of the Kansas Junior Angus Association were among several Angus youth at the 2016 National Junior Angus Association's Raising the Bar Officer Training, March 3-6 in Fayetteville, Ark. Pictured from left are Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Morgan Wise, Topeka; Eva Hinrichsen and Cale Hinrichsen, both of Westmoreland. Twentytwo juniors from twelve state junior Angus associations participated in the course, geared toward building stronger leaders while forming important regional relationships. Photo by Chelsey Smith, American Angus Association.

Representatives of the Kansas Junior Angus Association and Indiana Junior Angus Association were among several Angus youth at the 2016 National Junior Angus Association's Raising the Bar Officer Training, April 7-10 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Pictured from left are Bailey McKay, Marysville, Kan.; Maddi Butler, Vincennes, Ind.; and Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan. Thirty-nine juniors from thirteen state junior Angus associations participated in the course, geared toward building stronger leaders while forming important regional relationships. Photo

by Caitlyn Brandt, American Angus Association.

KJAA OFFICERS 2015-16 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Esther McCabe, Elk City, esthermccabe123@yahoo.com (620) 636-0245 President Elect: Chelsey Figge, Onaga 1st Vice President: Megan Green, Leavenworth 2nd Vice President: Luke Sankey, Andale Secretary: Anna Carpenter, Wamego Treasurer: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Reporter - Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Past President: Cody Theis, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Reid Shipman, Manhattan

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NW Jr Angus Show Saturday, June 11, Effingham, KS Entries Due June 6

See You at the Preview Show!

Schedule of Events on Page 7.

Entry form on Page 8 and online at www.kansasangus.org.

DIRECTORS District 1: Kady Figge, Onaga District 2: Laura Carpenter, Wamego District 5: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Bryanna Hite, Valley Center Directors At-Large: Sarah Pelton, Paradise.; Bailey Osborne, Murdock; Grace Shive, Mount Hope; Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill.

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Howard & Elise Woodbury….... hhwoodbury@hotmail.com (3rd year 2013) David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (2nd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman…...... sshipman@kstatesports.com (1st year 2015) Anne Lampe…………….……...………….……...(620)872-3915 home/office, 620-874- 4273 cell, .kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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KJAA Preview Show Schedule of Events 2016 June 3 & 4 - Kansas State Fairgrounds Hutchinson Thursday, June 2—Grounds available for cattle after 12 pm.

Friday, June 4 ( all activities are on the Ks State Fairgrounds) 9 am to 10 am– Cattle check in. Check tattoos/freeze brands and all original registration certificates. Weigh steers & bulls. Contest registration and showmanship registration. All cattle must be on grounds by 10 am.

12 pm– Contest and showmanship registration closes.

11 am– KJAA annual meeting. Officer elections.

1pm Herdsman Quiz. ; Coloring Contest 1:30 pm– Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speech Contests. Ages 9-13, 14-17, 18-21. NJAS rules apply. www.angus.org/njaa pm– Sales Talk Competition, ages 8-13, 14-17, 18-21. Compete as individuals, NJAS format and rules. www.angus.org/njaa 3:30 pm- fitting contest- select 4 NJAS team members 4:30 pm- Kansas Angus Auxiliary meeting 6:00 pm– KJAA fun activity 6:45pm– KJAA Picnic and Awards Ceremony. $7 per person (reservations requested) Saturday, June 4 9 am– KJAA Preview Show -Judge– Jeff Jackson Steers : Registered Angus, Commercial Angus ,Pred, Black Angus X Bred & Owned Heifers Owned Heifers Cow/Calf Pairs B/O Bulls Showmanship : NJAS selection, PeeWee- Non exhibitors 8 and under Novice- KJAA members exhibiting cattle 7-9 years old, Junior- 10-13 Intermediate 14-17, Senior 18-21 Ages of 1/1/16 must exhibit and own animal with exception of NJAS selection class and PeeWee Class.

must be postmarked by May 15. Interested juniors should go online to learn more about these opportunities. In addition, each state can enter a team in the quiz bowl, team sales, team fitting and team marketing contests, as well as the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off, herdsmanship and scrapbook contests. The NJAA mentoring program is another opportunity offered during the show, as a way to help prepare younger members for a successful future. The mentoring program pairs senior and novice members together for NJAS activities, allowing younger members to become more comfortable around other juniors. For Angus juniors interested in media and communications, the NJAA Media Crew offers experience with the Angus Media team, including writing, photography, video production and social media. Writing projects will be assigned ahead of the NJAS and published in the show’s daily newsletter, the Angus Agenda. Applications are still being considered, and more information can be found online. Also during the week of shows and competitions, the NJAA hosts its annual meeting. Two delegates from each state will gather to review the organization’s bylaws and elect six new directors to the NJAA Board. The new directors and officers will be announced during the awards program at the conclusion of the week. Visit the www.njaa.info for more information on contest deadlines or contact the Events and Education Department at 816383-5100. A deadline summary follows. Please note there are no exceptions to any of the ownership and entry deadlines

Junior Leaders: Apply to Become the Angus Ambassador

Submit an application by June 15 The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) is beginning its search for the next Angus Ambassador. It’s an elite position that provides an opportunity for a one-year term as spokesperson for the NJAA’s nearly 6,000 members, and connects with cattle producers, Hotel : ther e is a block of r ooms at the Atr ium Hotel. Ask for Kansas Angus block rate. $85. 620-668-9311 consumers and industry professionals nationwide. Applications must be submitted by June 15. “As the Angus Ambassador, one junior member is given the opportunity to take his or her passion for Angus cattle to the next Stampede the Sandhills: 2016 NJAS level by networking with other Angus producers and beef industry profesA summer tradition, the NJAS takes place July 3-9 in Grand Island, Neb. sionals, and by traveling to and attending a variety of engaging events There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds at over the course of the year,” says Jaclyn Clark, American Angus Association director of events and education. Currently serving as the 2015-2016 Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. From July 3-9, National Junior Angus Angus Ambassador is Will Pohlman of Prairie Grove, Ark. Pohlman is a Association (NJAA) members and their families will travel from coast-tocoast to take part in the year’s most competitive junior livestock event. In junior at the University of Arkansas studying biochemistry and animal science. He will apply to medical school in the fall. “It’s a really beneficial way addition to the elite cattle show, Angus youth will participate in life-skills to make new connections, travel to new places and push the limits of what contests, cooking events and much more. The tentative schedule of events is available online.“Nebraska is going to be another stand-out year a junior in the Angus Association can do,” Pohlman says. “It’s a great opfor our National Junior Angus Show,” says Jaclyn Clark, American Angus portunity to make connections with older Angus breeders as you transition Association director of events and education. “The facilities are outstand- out of the junior program. “The chosen Angus Ambassador will travel to ing, and host states Nebraska and South Dakota are preparing for an im- the following events: American Angus Association Orientation in Saint Joseph, Mo. Angus Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.; Certified Angus pressive event that our junior members and families are sure to enjoy.”

Themed “Stampede the Sandhills,” the 2016 NJAS expects to draw more Beef® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.; Beef Improvement Federation Annual than 1,000 head of registered-Angus cattle to compete. Classes include Research Symposium and Convention in Athens, Ga.; and Guiding Outowned heifers, bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers and bredstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference in Canada. Additional and existand-owned bulls. States will join together to compete for the Best Five Head, while individual members will vie for Junior Premier Breeder and the ing travel may vary based on the selected ambassador’s location, schedule and Silver Pitcher Award. Cattle competing in the 2016 NJAS will begin check- availability. To be eligible for the Angus Ambassador competition, applicants must ing in at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, and must be signed in by 9 a.m. Monday, be Association members in good standing, between the ages 17-20 as of Jan. 1, July 4. The 49th Annual NJAS Showmanship Contest will also take place, who own purebred Angus cattle. They must submit a cover letter, résumé and two essay responses. Pohlman encourages all junior members to apply for the where two junior Angus members from each state compete for the “Top position: “If you’re on the fence about it, go ahead and apply. Definitely get your Showman” title. To qualify, juniors must first be selected during state com- application together and submit it. It’ll be worth it in the long haul. “All appetition. The 2016 NJAS provides learning opportunities for all aspects of plications must be postmarked by June 15 and sent to the Association’s the beef cattle business — from livestock judging to public speaking, and Events and Education Department, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, marketing to carcass evaluations. Educational components at the NJAS MO 64506. Once the applications are reviewed, five finalists will be inteach youth how to be confident in their knowledge and talents, think on vited to the Association headquarters on July 21 to participate in the final their feet, and develop professional skills that last a lifetime. Junior mem- round of competition, which includes an interview and formal presentation with a panel of judges. The new Angus Ambassador will be chosen bers can sign up to participate in many of these competitions when they at the conclusion of the day. For more information and applications, check in cattle at the show. Contests such as graphic design, posters, please visit the NJAA website at www.angus.org/njaa. creative writing and photography are completed before the NJAS and Summer 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News ▪ 7

2016 Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show▪

June 3-4 ▪ KS State Fairgrounds

Rules & Entry Form

Form also available on line at www.kansasangus.org 1. Tie facilities will be available for use by exhibitors on Thursday, June 2 after 12: 00 p.m.

2. Cattle must be checked in by Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10 a.m.

3. The KJAA Preview show will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2016 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. There will be a $15.00 entry fee for each animal entered; due by May 27,2016 ( postmarked on/before). Submit on-line at www.kansasangus.org . NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted. Ribbons for each class will be provided as well as champion and reserve champion ribbons for divisions and overall awards. After check-in cattle must remain on KSF until release, cattle are released after completion of their respective classes.

4. All registration papers must be properly transferred according to the rules of the American Angus Association and solely in the name of the junior exhibitor by May 27.You must have your ORIGINAL registration papers with you at the show.

5. Tattoos and original registration papers will be checked at the show. Any animal that is not tattooed or has an incorrect tattoo will not be allowed to show. Freeze brands allowed as per AAA rules.

6.Health papers are not required, but cattle must not have warts, ringworm or show signs of sickness or disease. Females (of age) are to be OCV. 7. Females must be born on/after September 1, 2014 to be eligible to show.

8. Bred-and-owned heifers may not be entered in the owned show—NEW for 2016.

9. STEERS-Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based predominantly black crossbred (Angus sire or dam) steers, born on/after January 1, 2015 . Registered Steers must comply with NJAA rules. Commercial Angus and Angus Cross steers must comply with Kansas 4-H and FFA rules. Reg. steers show by age.

10. BULL show for registered bred-and-owned Angus bulls born January 1, 2015- December 31, 2015 11.COW/CALF pairs may be exhibited provided the calf is bred-and-owned by the exhibitor and the junior is the sole recorded owner of the cow. If entries are sufficient a bred & owned class may be made. A.) If the cow was not bred by the exhibitor, the issue date on the recorded transfer of the cow must precede the breeding date of the cow for the calf at side. B.) Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and must have been born on or after September 1, 2015 C.) Calf must be registered by show date and shown on halter.

12. Contestants must show their own animals unless 2 or more are exhibited in the same class in such case another KJAA member is allowed to show.. In the case of illness or

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injury a KJAA member may be allowed to show in your place with a written doctor’s excuse. Notice must be received at check in. In the case of an emergency illness or injury at the show after cattle check-in , the show chairman (KJAA president) must be notified prior to the class in order for a substitute showman. Failure to show a doctor’s excuse or in the case of a show emergency contact with show chairman prior to entering the class will result in disqualification of the entry.

13. Classes will be set up according to age and number entered. Steers refer to #9 14. Exhibitors must be members of the KJAA. If not a member, you can join when entering.

15.Cattle will be bedded on provided chips. Bring your own feed and hay as well as straw for tie-out area. No feed or straw sales during show.

16. SHOWMANSHIP– Novice (ages 7-9 must be an exhibitor), Junior (ages 10-13), Intermediate (14-17) and Senior (18-21) showmanship contests will be held. (all ages as of January 1, 2014) . Each contestant must own and exhibit their animal***. You must be an exhibitor to show in showmanship; exception is pee wee class.

17. Members ages (14-21) competing to represent Kansas at the NJAS showmanship contest will compete in a specific showmanship class. You may compete in only 1 showmanship class. ***Older members competing to go to the NJAS may borrow a heifer , however you must notify an advisor or KJAA president (show chairman) before entering & showing. You must have been a KJAA & NJAA member prior to showing. ****Cow/calf pairs are not recommended for showmanship, if an exhibitor has only a pair an exception may be made by speaking to the show chairman or advisor to allow borrowing a heifer for showmanship. The pair will not be permitted in ring, it must be separated either the cow or calf shown individually.

18. The MEMBERS of the KJAA have voted that this be a “no fit” show, defined as exhibitors may not use any glue, adhesive, coloring or paint products.. Oils, “kleen sheen” type products, and foams are allowed. If you have questions ask! Aerosols will not be allowed in the make up area 19. Show dress code– NJAA rules. Collared tucked in shirt.

 Judge: Jeff Jackson, Stephenville, TX

Online ENTRY and FEE PAY www.kansasangus.org

2016 KJAA Preview Show Entry Form- Entry Deadline May 27 ,2016 Section 1: Registered Angus Steers Section 2: Commercial Purebred Angus Steers Section 3: Angus based Cross Bred Steers Section 4: Bred & Owned Heifers Section 5: Owned Heifers Section 6: Cow/Calf Pairs Section 7: Bred & Owned Bulls

Section

Name of Animal

Showmanship Class: □ Novice 9 & under

Reg. #

□ Jr. 10-13

Date of Birth

□ Int. 14-17

□ Sr.18-21

Sire’s complete name

□NJAS selection 14-21

Please check only one box. NO FEE for showmanship - age as of Jan 1, 2016 A pee– wee division for non-exhibitors will be available– no entry required.

Exhibitor Name___________________________________ Birth Date__________( month/date/year) Age on Jan. 1____ AAA member Code_________ Address____________________________ City_______________ST_____________Zip__________ Phone_____________Email________________ Are you a first time KJAA exhibitor ? Yes NO ▪ Are you a member of the Ks Jr. Angus Association? YES NO ; if no enclose $5 membership dues, valid until age 21.

Use a separate form for each exhibitor. Copies accepted.

____ # of Entries x $15 per head

$_______Total

Are you planning to exhibit or attend the National Jr. Angus Show in Tulsa ? YES NO If yes– t-shirt size_____ Youth or Adult PICNIC : How many from your family will attend the family KJAA picnic on the evening of Friday, June 3 ?_____ Please fill out only one reservation per family. Please plan to pay for meals at check– in approx $7/per person.

Mail with entry fee of $15/head. Checks payable to KJAA. To: Esther McCabe , KJAA President; 6075 CR 1950 Elk City, Ks 67344 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. Non refundable fees. Enter & pay online www.kansasangus.org

2016

Premier Junior Exhibitor Award Application 1. Must be a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association 2. Must show registered Angus breeding cattle 3. Commercial & registered ANGUS steers can be included if rule 2 is complied by.

4. Points limited to 2 shows per category in (A, B, C) total 6 shows ; 3 shows in ( D, E, F, G) total 12 shows . Where both junior & open shows are held, both shows may count as one (example: Kansas State Fair, NWSS) 5. Maximum of 4 breeding animals per show, 2 ANGUS steers

POINT SYSTEM SHOWS: A. Local shows; county fairs. ( 1 county represented) B. District Jr. Angus Show, Any multi-county (exhibitors from more than 3 counties) spring show or district show; any multi county fair (more than 3 counties represented) or show.

C. Kansas Beef Expo, KSU AGR/BB Show, other state Beef Expo D. KJAA Summer Show, Kansas Angus Futurity JR Show, Kansas State Fair(junior or open) , Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Other State Fair (open show) E. NJAA Regional Preview Shows, Any American Angus ROV Show (not listed in F) F. American Royal, National Western Stock Show, North American International, Arizona National, Atlantic National G. Eastern Regional NJAA Show, Western Regional Junior Angus Show (Reno), National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Award sponsored by Kansas Angus Auxiliary. Send entries to: Kansas Angus Auxiliary, Megin O’Brien 401 Robert St. , Hutchinson, KS 67502 . Megin.obrien@gmail.com Deadline is

May 27, 2016. Use this form only, 1 additional page for show list may be added.- please total points for each category on this form.

6. Extra points are given in shows with a specific bred & owned category. Add 5 points to placing points, if placing is in a designated bred & owned Angus show (example: 2nd place B&O in category D, 30 points).

7. Points for this application apply to shows from May 15 2015 to May 15, 2016. Use this form only, 1 additional page for show list may be added.

8. Entries due/postmarked or emailed to award chairman by May 27, 2016

POINTS 9 O (bred d& owned i i see b rule k #6) C

G

A

B

C

D

E

F/G

Class Winner

10

15

25

30

45

50

2nd in Class 3rd in Class 4th in Class Division Champion Div. Reserve Champion Grand Champion Res. Grand Champion

5 3 3 10 5 10 5

10 5 3 10 5 15 10

20 15 10 10 5 20 15

25 20 15 20 15 30 25

40 35 30 30 25 50 45

45 35 30 35 30 50 45

Example: Class winner, div, champ and res. grand in F: 50+35+45=130

Name Complete Address City, St, Zip Years in KJAA

Phone

Have you won this award previous?

Note rules #4 & 5 Show Category Show

Name of AnimaIs(s)

Sex

Reg #s

Name of Show(s)

Placing(s)

Points

A 2 shows max.

B. 2 shows max.

C 2 shows max.

D. 3 shows max.

E. 3 shows max.

F. 3 shows max.

G. 3 shows max.

Application DEADLINE Ma y, 27, 2016, Award Presented at KJAA Preview Show Picnic

TOTAL_____

Junior Challenge Award 2016 Sponsored by the Kansas Angus Auxiliary ● Application deadline (postmark) Friday, May 27, 2016 Objective: To promote and award educational and leadership activities within the Angus and beef industries for members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association Rules:1. Must be a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association.. A KJAA member may only receive this award 1 time.

2. Points awarded for activities & awards received between May 15, 2015 and May 15,2016 ONLY. Total each category on line provided , complete Grand Total.

3. This is an annual award. One award given. A junior member may only receive the award one time. 4. Do not add pages except where indicated in sections C, D , E & K . One extra sheet required if submitting points for *C, D, E., K 5. You must be exhibiting an ANGUS to receive showmanship points. To receive points in judging, beef cattle must be part of the contest. Speeches or talks must pertain to Angus or beef industry. 6. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken in Category D, NJAS Contests.

7. Application must be postmarked/emailed by May 27 2016. Mail to KAA Auxiliary, Megin O’Brien,, 401 Robert St., Hutchinson Ks. 67502 . megin.obrien@gmail.com

Name:___________________________________________ Address____________________City_________________KS ______ Phone:__________________________________Email:_______________________________________ Are you a member of the KJAA?_______ NJAA member code:__________ Birthdate_____/_____/______ GRAND TOTAL:___________ _________ Please total points by category in line provided on right.

4. 4-H/FFA Contest (ex. speech): A. Showmanship Points Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 pt.

1. NJAS contest C4. ________ National 1st-5th. . . . . . . . . .. 10 Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 pts.

State 1st-3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Hon. Mention ........................... 6 Co/Dist/Reg.. 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . .. 6 Finalist ..................................... 10 A1. _______ *D. National Junior Angus Show Contests Team and Individual Top 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 ( list all on separate page, include contest name and placing– required) 2. NJAA Regiona1/Reg. Preview 1.

Participant. . . . . . . . .. . ..

3 pts.

Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 pts.

2. Placings: 3rd to 10th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 A2._______ D1.______ 1st - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 1st - 2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. 8 D2.______ 2nd……………………..9 3. Other Showmanship 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . ……... 8 National: A3a.______ *E. KJAA Contests - Preview Show Sales Talk, Quiz, a. 3rd to 10th ............................ 7 pts Speech, Ext. Speech (list all on separate page, include contest name 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 and placing– required. ) b. State: E1._____ A3b.______ 1.

Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3 pts.

3rd - 10th ............................... 6 E2._____ 2. Placings: 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 1st. .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. 6 A3c.______ c. District/County: Limit 5 contests.

2nd………………………..5 3rd to 10th .............................. 5 3rd - 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 B. Judging Contests F. NJAA Awards-year(s) received____ F. _______ 1. Team/Ind Participation Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 pts.

B1.______ National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 pts.

Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 G. NJAA _LEAD Conference &/or _Raising the Bar County/District ........... . . . . . ... 2 G.________ Participant.-National. . . . . . . . . . .. 5 pts.

B2.______ 2. Team Placings Regional ……………….3 National Ist-5th. . . . . . . . . .. 8 pts.

H. Leadership– Offices-Directors State 1st-5th. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 Co/ H1.______ 1. KJAA Dist Ist-3rd . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 B3.______ Officer -Office :____________ ……..5 3. Individual Placing Director -District :___________ ………3 National 1st-10th. . . . . . . . .. 10 pts.

Committee Chairperson or Co- Chair…….3 State1st-1Oth ........................... 8 Committee(s) :_____________________ Co/Dist Ist-3rd .............. . . . . .. 6 H2.______ 2. Other LIVESTOCK or BEEF club (not

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*C. 4-H or FFA - Beef AWARDS or Contests (non-showing/judging) 4-H community club or FFA Chapter Example Section C. List and describe 4-H or FFA Beef Awards ,contests , speech KJLA, 4-H Livestock Club, District Angus Assn.)

Officer/Director - Office :_______ …..3 topics on separate sheet. Required. Total points on this page.

Committee Chairman: ________......…..2 1. County/Chapter Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 pts.

C1._______ I. Miss Kansas Angus ........................ 5 pts 2. District/Regional Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) Ambassador .................................. 3 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 C2. _______

I.______ J.______

J. NJAA State Voting Delegate………5 pts K.______ 3. State/National Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) *K. Beef and Angus Promotion or Education 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 C3. ______ ( 3 pts. per Speech, clinic, talk you gave to youth or adult groups Must submit venue , topic /title and description of audience)

Kansas Students Earn Scholarships Future leaders earn $20,000 in Colvin scholarships

By Jenny Keyes, Certified Angus Beef, LLC.

Two KSU Students are winners

ther started our Angus herd over 75 years ago and I am now a fourth generation breeder. Because of my involvement in various Angus Associations and ag related organizations, I have gone from a shy little kid to a passionate advocate and leader. And with my passion for agriculture, I also have a passion for teaching and plan to educate many future generations.

I was able to help develop our registered Angus cattle business, K2C Angus, where I am an active co-owner in all processes. I have helped my family meet their personal goals by breeding high quality, low maintenance and efficient type cattle that will not only improve my herd, but improve other herds as well when I sell them as breeding stock. I raise quality registered Angus bulls that I sell at the R & L Angus Annual Bull Sale and the R & L Fall Female Sale. I make decisions concerning breeding and selling my animals with help from my family. I am heavily involved in all purchases of breeding heifers, bulls and semen. I purchase semen based on my herd's needs using my knowledge of EPDs. Using this knowledge I • $5,000 – Sierra Jepsen, Amanda, Ohio – The Ohio State University can better select show animals that will not only show well, but will later be produc• $4,000 – Rebecca Church, Hastings, Minn. – University of MN-Twin Cities tive in my herd. I am Beef Quality Assurance certified and use those practices daily • $3,000 – Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan. – Kansas State University to continually improve my farm, my herd and myself. Throughout the years I have • $2,000 – Leah Scholz, Lancaster, Kan. – Kansas State University tested my knowledge by livestock judging and various other NJAS contests. I Applicants were asked to write an essay on the meaning competed on the Allen County Community College Livestock Judging team in 2014 of sustainability for both producers and consumers.

-15 and have been selected to compete on the Kansas State University Meats Shelby Schiefelbein, top award winner, said Millennials Judging 2016 team. I also expand my knowledge through taking challenging colare especially concerned because they are technologilege courses and keeping up-to-date on the latest Angus news. I am continually cally oriented, “and have grown up hearing about how able to grow my skills to select genetics that will further improve my herd. I also their choices affect the environment.” The junior in anifeel that a person should always keep up to date on what is going on in agriculture. mal science with a minor in business and certificate in I keep myself up to date by keeping in touch with my fellow Angus leaders online, meat science said the key for beef producers is to com- through conferences, conventions and at Angus shows and events. municate their sustainability to consumers. “Using both science and emotion…puts a face on the beef industry.” I have been involved in agriculture related organizations all of my life. My dad is After graduation, Schiefelbein plans to earn a master’s in the local high school agricultural education teacher and I was literally born into Evan Woodbury business administration and work in agribusiness.

FFA and 4-H. I currently have membership in over 20 Ag organizations and am heavily active in over half with leadership positions and honors. In college, I am a Evan Woodbury foresees challenges beef producers member of the ACC and KSU Colligate Farm Bureau, KSU Colligate Cattle Womwill face if they don’t use the most sustainable practices en’s Association, KSU Meats Science Association, KSU AgEd Club, and the Agri“The population has grown slightly over the past years,” culture Future of America Organization. Through the ACC CFB I helped with the he wrote. “I believe that despite what it may seem now, two Aggie days put on by the Allen County Farm Bureau where I educated eleit will be hard to continue to grow the herd and supply.” mentary students on the life on a farm and cattle. Through high school, I was a Leah Scholz wrote about the importance of reaching member of the Onaga FFA, FBLA and Westy Trailblazers 4-H club. As an FFA out. “The industry as a whole needs to promote educa- member, I held the offices of: Northeast District FFA Sentinel, and Chapter Presition for all consumers through effective communication,” dent and Secretary. I participated and placed in many food science, livestock judgshe wrote. “We must work together with consumers to ing, job interview and speech contests in the district and state. As of 2015, I also keep each other informed in order to solve the frequent received my American FFA Degree. I received Supreme Heifer Champion, Grand Leah Scholz disputes and maintain future sustainability.” As the top Champion Angus Heifer, and Grand Champion Market Heifer Pottawatomie Co. scholarship winners, Schiefelbein and Jepsen also received all-expense-paid trips Fair 2015 among various other championships in the throughout my 4-H career. I to the 2016 CAB Annual Conference, Sept. 22-24 in Tucson, Ariz. There they will have also been heavily involved in the Kansas Junior Angus Association, the NE interact with leaders in the production, packaging, retail and foodservice areas of District Kansas Junior Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Associathe beef community. Launched in 1978 and owned by nearly 25,000 American tion. I have held various leadership roles such as: National Delegate; KJAA PresiAngus Association members, CAB is the largest brand of fresh beef in the world. dent-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian; NE District KJAA President, and Learn more about the brand at www.certifiedangusbeef.com, or access producer Vice President. Honors include: American Angus Foundation Scholarship 2014 resources at www.cabpartners.com. and 2015, Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Winner 2014, Challenge Award Winner at KJAA Preview Show 2013, and many other placings with cattle and in various contests. In 2012, I was selected as Miss Kansas Angus to represent state Chelsey Figge , 2016 Kenneth & of Kansas at many sales and shows. I represented Kansas at many national, reLorene Moore Scholarship gional, state and local shows. I plan to keep participating in as many ag related organizations for as long as I live.

Recipient Scholarship: The Kenneth and Lorene Moore My passion has always been teaching about agriculture. Growing up, I have had Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstandthe opportunity to meet many different teachers that have helped me along my ing KJAA member that is a college sophomore. path. I attended Allen County Community College and received my Associate’s The scholarship application mandates that the Degree in Agricultural Sciences in 2015. I am currently attending Kansas State applicants write an essay describing Angus University to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Education with minors in involvement and accomplishments. The $1000 Animal Science and Agronomy. My career goal would be to become an Agriculturscholarship is administered by the Kansas Anal Education Instructor at a Kansas High School or junior college. In this position, I gus Auxiliary and is funded by a generous donation by the Moore’s. Applications are due annually on January 10 and the winner will be able to work with students to help them achieve an understanding of agriis announced during the KAA banquet. Chelsey Figge, Onaga a student at Kan- culture, create lifelong career goals and develop more educated citizens. I now know that I have not only educated local consumers, but have reached internationsas State University was the 2016 recipient. The following is the essay Chelsey al consumers about our cattle operation and Kansas agriculture. I plan to continue submitted with her application. being an advocate across the nation for Angus and agriculture.

Five college students with ag careers in mind recently won $20,000 in scholarship from the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. Each year, CAB’s Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes outstanding students out to make a difference in the beef community. The award series honors the legacy of Louis M. “Mick” Colvin, whose dedication to those ideals helped create the brand he led for 21 years.

2016 Colvin Scholarship Awards: • $6,000 – Shelby Schiefelbein, Kimball, Minn. – Texas A&M University

When I was just 10 years old, I started in the Angus industry with my first registered heifer and I never could have imagined where I’m at today. My great grandfa-

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Cody Sankey Selected for Young Cattlemen’s Conference Angus Convention Nov. 5-7 in Indianapolis, Ind. The American Angus Cody Sankey of Economy, Ind., will represent the American Angus Association and the business breed during the 2016 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), hosted June 1-9 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The annual event is considered the premier leadership development program within the cattle industry, and the Angus Foundation is proud to sponsor one attendee each year. Throughout the weeklong experience, YCC participants travel the country to witness all levels of beef production, hone their leadership skills and gain a better understanding of policy issues affecting cattlemen and women. This year marks the 37th annual YCC, and to qualify, an individual must be nominated by one of NCBA’s affiliate members, be between the ages of 25 and 50, and be an NCBA member. “The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is truly an eye -opening experience for many future leaders in the beef business,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “We’re grateful to our donors who make sponsorships, like this one, possible for deserving young people. Cody Sankey will represent the Angus breed proudly and bring back lessons to help move our business forward.” A lifelong Angus breeder and Association member, Sankey grew up in Council Grove, Kan., on his family’s ranching operation, Sankey’s 6N Ranch. He was an active member of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA), and continues his involvement today by serving as the second vice-president of the Indiana Angus Association. He was also elected president of the South Eastern Indiana Angus District Association. “As a member of the largest beef breed in the country, it’s important for us to lead and be involved,” Sankey says. “Being involved in the YCC program will allow me to submerse myself into areas of our industry that I’m not as familiar with, and the issues that will impact me as a young producer.” Sankey serves as the key accounts manager for BioZyme Inc., representing the entire United States.

He attended Oklahoma State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s in ruminant nutrition. Sankey was also part of the 2001 National Champion Livestock Judging Team. Before his current role with BioZyme, Sankey managed Michigan State University’s Purebred Beef Cattle center and coached livestock judging. He and his wife, Lindsay, remain involved with the family’s Angus herd and travel the country attending shows and events. “I look forward to sharing the knowledge and experience I gain from YCC with my fellow Angus breeders so we can continue to position Angus cattle as industry leaders for generations to come,” Sankey says. The 2016 YCC tour begins in Denver, Colo., with a comprehensive overview of the industry. According to NCBA, the group will take an in-depth look at many of the issues affecting the beef industry, how the organization addresses these issues, and an industry outlook report from CattleFax. Participants will then travel to JBS Five Rivers’ Kuner Feedyard, one of the nation’s largest cattle feeding operations, with a one-time capacity of 100,000-plus head in northern Colorado.

The group will also tour the JBS Greeley facility, one of the nation’s largest beef packing and processing plants. After leaving Colorado, the group heads east to visit the Chicago Board of Trade and OSI Inc., one of the nation’s premier beef patty manufacturers. Then it’s off to Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators and hear from federal official who make decisions affecting agriculture. Visit the NCBA website to learn more about YCC, or view a list of previous Angus representatives at www.angusfoundation.org.

Angus Convention Hits the Road to Indianapolis

Association’s three-day event offers industry-leading education, keynote speakers and entertainment. This year’s convention is the first to be hosted in the nation’s Corn Belt, and there’s much in store for participating cattlemen and women. “The 2016 Angus Convention starts a new format of holding it on the first weekend in November,” says Becky Weishaar, Creative Media director for Angus Media and lead contact for the convention. “The new format creates more opportunity for cattle producers to fully participate in the Angus Convention, and capitalize on expanded educational sessions, networking and entertainment.” More than 2,100 attendees participated in the 2015 Angus Convention in Overland Park, Kan., and Weishaar says the American Angus Association looks forward to building on that success at new locations across the country. Indianapolis, Ind., will be a meeting place for Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen with one common goal: increasing high-quality beef production.

“The main message we’d like to share is that the event isn’t just for seedstock Angus producers,” Weishaar says. “We really want to open the doors and invite commercial cattlemen who are interested in being part of the quality-beef movement to participate in the Angus Convention.” The Angus Convention will feature expanded workshops that cover a variety of topics, including genomics, business and herd management, marketing and sales techniques. Nationally-recognized speakers, American Angus Association staff and other experts will be on-hand to provide participants with practical applications for the farm or ranch. In addition, the three-day trade show featuring allied industry partners will offer cattlemen a chance to browse through the latest in products and services available to the beef industry and to visit with Angus breeders from throughout the country.

Convention highlights include: • A preconvention Indiana regional cattle tour to be hosted by the Indiana Angus Association Friday, Nov. 4; • A full day of genomics discussion Saturday, Nov. 5, during the International Angus Genomics Symposium, sponsored by GeneSeek Neogen Operations, which will bring together leading experts in the field of DNA technology; • Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, featuring a daylong seminar with keynote speakers and break-out sessions exploring quality cattle and quality beef Sunday, Nov. 6; • An expansive trade show, which kicks off Saturday, Nov. 5, featuring exhibitors ranging from animal health providers to equipment dealers to Angus breeders to nutrition companies; and • Plenty of social events, including nationally known entertainment the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6.

“We truly believe that events such as the Angus Convention provide valuable face-to-face opportunities to build relationships and share ideas,” Weishaar says. “To accomplish that mission, we schedule plenty of time for cattle producers to meet new people and learn about different operations.” Early registration is $75 per person, and you can sign up online at www.angusconvention.com starting July 1. Registration increases to $125 after Sept. 1 and $150 after Nov. 1. Included in the full registration is access to all educational sessions — including the International Angus Genomics Symposium and Angus University — the trade show, entertainment and four meals featuring the Certified Angus Beef® brand.Stay tuned to www.angusconvention.com and www.angus.org for more information as it becomes available.

The third-annual event takes place Nov. 5-7 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

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Women Connected Hosted at CAB Headquarters

Auxiliary Hosts ‘Full Circle Online Auction’

The American Angus Auxiliary’s biennial conference traveled to Wooster, Ohio, April 2-4.

More than 35 women from 17 states gathered at the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand’s Education and Culinary Center April 2-4 in Wooster, Ohio, to network, learn and celebrate their love for the Angus breed during the American Angus Auxiliary’s third biennial Women Connected conference. “The main goal of Women Connected is to provide an opportunity for participants to network with other Angus women with a common bond,” said Women Connected Chair Anne Lampe, Scott City, Kan. “In bringing these women together, we hope to educate them, help them engage with one another and empower them to meet their goals.” To kick off the conference, Lampe welcomed attendees to Wooster, Ohio, and they heard comments from American Angus Auxiliary President Shally Rogen, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) Marketing Director Deanna Walenciak, American Angus Association CEO Allen Moczygemba and Angus Foundation President Milford Jenkins. The evening closed with singing, dancing and entertainment provided by cattlewoman and Auxiliary member Cara Ayers of Sweet Home, Ore. The “Brand Champion Chopped Competition” was the main event on April 3, where participants were assigned teams and given a mystery basket of ingredients — including CAB® as the main course. Six teams of women took on the Education and Culinary Center’s state of the art kitchen, and participants voted for their favorite meal. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore and shop at the Pine Tree Barn and visit Troutman Vineyards, located just outside Wooster. On the final day of the conference, CAB President John Stika and Vice President of Marketing Tracey Erickson spoke about the CAB brand and the many moving parts associated with the industry’s largest branded beef program. The women also toured CAB headquarters, led by CAB Meeting Planner Danielle Foster, and took part in sessions with Amanda Barstow, director of legal affairs, and Margaret Coleman, director of digital marketing. The conference’s youngest attendee, 24-year-old Bailey Bannister of Kent, N.Y., said she was excited to attend the conference to become more involved in the Angus breed. “I think this opportunity thrust me into meeting more people,” she said. “As a woman, it’s easier to connect with women first, and then work my way into more industry activities. I love any conference that will help further myself and my knowledge of the industry, and this has been a great place to start.” The Women Connected conference is funded by the Angus Foundation, and attendees are responsible only for their travel to and from the conference location. Women interested in attending must fill out an application to participate. The conference was first hosted in 2012 at the American Angus Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. The next Women Connected conference will be in 2018 in a location to be determined

The American Angus Auxiliary is accepting consignments for new fundraising initiative.

The American Angus Auxiliary is proud to present the first edition of the “Full Circle Online Auction,” a national Angus consignment sale. The “Full Circle Online Auction” is an innovative web-based consignment market that offers Angus breeders, families and allied industry the opportunity to both sell and buy, while also making a substantial contribution to ensure the Auxiliary’s ongoing support of Angus youth. The online auction will take place Sept. 28-29, hosted by www.AngusLive.com. Proceeds will support the Auxiliary scholarship fund and Angus youth programs. The Auxiliary is currently seeking a wide variety of items with a fair market value in excess of $100. Auction categories include live animals, embryo and semen packages, Angus memorabilia and collectibles, home décor, cattle equipment and other useful items. Consignments received by June 1 will receive 90 days of advertising including an ad in the Angus Journal® and social media. Consignors will receive 50% of the gross revenue their lots generate, as well as recognition in sale promotion to be launched at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show and online throughout July, August and September. For a consignment contract and more information visit:http://www.angusauxiliary.com/ FullCircleOnlineAuction.html

Thirty-six women recently attended the 2016 Women Connected Conference, April 2-4 in Wooster, Ohio. The conference is a progressive and enthusiastic group representing 17 states, who came together to share their ideas, knowledge and passion for raising Angus cattle. The group is pictured at the Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) Education & Culinary Center. Photo by Shelby Mettlen, Angus Media.

Showring Purple

DAJS Lady Empress 537 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2016 Western National Angus Futurity (WNAF) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, April 3 in Reno, Nev. Andrew Hodges, Lebo, Kan., , owns the April 2013 daughter of DAJS Shockwave 612. A July 2015 heifer calf sired by DAJS After Burn 714 completes the winning duo. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 130 entries

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Honore de Balzac, a French novelist and playwright, wrote: “A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.” This May I would like to extend my appreciation and sincerest thanks to those past, present and future Auxiliary “mothers” in all that they will do to help our Juniors. It is true that many of my fondest memories come from my time as a Junior member.

Whether it was traveling across the nation from show to show or the summers spent preparing for competitions such as the Cook-Off at Nationals, auxiliary mothers have always ensured that I was well prepared and taken care of. The happiness and excitement shared by the women of the Kansas and American Auxiliary provided the beacon, highlighting my memories of growing up in the Angus Industry. These traditions and memories will forever continue to shine for all Juniors as the women of the Auxiliary bring out the best of us all.

Megin O’Brien

President , Kansas Angus Auxiliary These women recently attended the 2016 Women Connected Conference, April 2-4 in Wooster, Ohio. The conference is a progressive and enthusiastic group of 36 women from 17 states, who came together to share their ideas, knowledge and passion for raising Angus cattle. Pictured from left are Lynne Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.; Anne Lampe, conference chairman, Scott City, Kan.; Wendy Flory, Baldwin City, Kan.; Tonya Theis, Leavenworth, Kan.; and Missy Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Kan. Photo by Shelby Mettlen, Angus Media.. See page

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Juniors Apply for American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement— Due Nov. 1 The Certificate of Achievement is issued only for outstanding achievements at national, state and district (tricounty) levels. County-level achievements are not eligible. In Placemats a given year, a qualifying junior Angus member will receive one certificate, in recognition of their achievement record as reported during the year (from October 1st of the previous year to September 30th of the current year).

For more information and to download an application visit www.angusauxiliary.com.

Auxiliary Meeting Friday, June 3– 4:30 pm KJAA Preview Show, Hutchinson .

Auxiliary Sponsored Jr. Challenge & Premier Exhibitor Award Applications due May 27 see pages 8 & 9 or www.kansasangus.org 2016 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President -Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Vice President- Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Secretary– Wendy Flory Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Melissa Cozzitorto Past President/Advisor- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2016– Chairman Melody McCurry

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