ASSOCIATION NEWS
Saskatchewan Charolais AGM
Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board of Directors (Front L-R) Jared McTavish, Moosomin (1st Vice-President); Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw (President); Stephen Wielgosz, Yellow Creek (2nd Vice-President). (Back L-R) Jordan Moore, Redvers; Mike Neilson, Willowbrook; Tyler Smyth, Swift Current; Matt Jones, Gull Lake; Raymond Paschke, Love.
Dave Blechinger receives a belt buckle as an appreciation gift for his years on the board of the SCA from president Kelly Howe.
The 55th Annual Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting was held July 21st at McTavish Charolais near Moosomin.
12% of the voting membership were in attendance and about 40 were on hand for the steak supper afterwards. Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, was re-elected President, with Jared McTavish, Moosomin re-elected 1st VicePresident and Stephen Wielgosz, Yellow Creek retaining the position of 2nd Vice-President. Dave Blechinger, Rosetown stepped off the board and the position of Secretary-Treasurer after many years and that position was not filled at the meeting. Re-elected to another three-year term on the nine member board were
Kelly Howe and Tyler Smyth, Swift Current, while Kurtis Phillips, Estevan was elected to his first term. The 2017 financial statement showed net earnings of over $2,700 on revenues of $63,700 and expenses of $61,000 with assets over $51,000. Advertising and Promotion was one of the biggest expenditures in the budget at over $14,000. They put up signs in several auction markets and are running video on the Heartland Livestock TVs across Saskatchewan and into Manitoba. They invested in more coffee cups and had Bob Jackson their fieldman attend industry events at Agribition, Cattle Genetics Round Up in Langham, SBIC in Saskatoon and Sask. Stock Growers AGM. They also sponsored at the Edam Fall Fair. In 2017, 98 promo items were sent out to 4-H members in 27 different clubs that showed Charolais sired animals. The SCA also sponsored youth events; Sask. Beef Expo, CCYA, Yorkton Spring Steer and Heifer Show, Young Ranchman’s , Junior Beef Extreme and Lloydminster Spring Steer and Heifer show. Mel Reekie, CCA general manager, gave a report and was available for questions. Following the AGM a pen show with 22 entries was held and judged by Rob Young, Carievale and Sheldon Kyle, Redvers, followed by award presentations and supper.
RUDIGER, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 85 technology, John embraced it. He learned how to use a computer and continued to market cattle through his laptop when they spent their time in Palm Desert. When the airplane was gone, the fifth wheel became a source of enjoyment and escape from Canadian winters. Rudiger Ranch hosted many events on behalf of the Charolais breed. Many government delegations 86
came to their place because of their proximity to Calgary and their excellent hospitality. John and Rowana knew how to host people. They hosted the World Charolais Congress one evening in 1986 and they were on the committee for the 2006 Congress. John is forever remembered by his loving wife Rowana of 48 years, his three children; Grace Rudiger Charolais Banner • August 2018
Jozwiak (Brian), Calvin Rudiger and Kirk Rudiger; his grandchildren Jennessa Waters, Morgan Rudger (Heather), Kaylee Rose Read (Josh), Travis Jozwiak (Yvonne) and Cody Rudiger (Emma) and well as greatgranddaughters Ava Wagner, Charlie Rudiger and Emma Read and many extended family and friends.