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Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Angus Association
Summer 2022
Publications Mail Agreement #40019886
In the Eyes of a Newcomer... Hi, I am Troy Frick, a new director on the Saskatchewan Angus Association Board of Directors. You can find my profile in this edition. I have been asked to write a feature article based on my view regarding who the board is, what it does and what it plans to do. Prior to my election to the board, I was acquainted with most of the members of the board. As I scanned the board table at the first meeting, I observed a diverse group of breeders from all over the province, a variety of ages and unique stages of their Angus/cattle careers. Around the table, there was youthful enthusiasm and seasoned veteran experience fuelled by passion for cattle. Each member seems to have unique skill sets too. There are folks that have worked off farm for a few years to many years in different industries. These individuals possess interpersonal skills, understanding of policies and procedures. Some directors are strictly cattle farmers, some are mixed cattle and grain farmers, some are investors/hobby farmers, and some run commercial/purebred herds. There are board members who contribute more and those who listen more, but all members are respected and listened to for sure. It appears that
By Troy Frick
there was a definite strategy with the existing board to recruit, attract and elect this diverse group of individuals to create a unique, highly motivated and smoothly functioning board. Each member is highly valued and respected. The variety and uniqueness of this group is strengthened by what appears to be a genuine respect for one another in the exchange of ideas, well thought out questions, brainstorming and constructive conversation. Laughter, humor and fun are an essential part of any successful group or organization and we definitely have some of that as well. Those who play well together, work well together in order to build trust and foster open and productive relationships. It is evident that the 17 members of this board are proud of what they do,
passionate about what they do and are wonderful ambassadors of the Angus breed and agriculture. Our role as a board is to promote, support and connect within the industry. In order to accomplish these things, the board has facilitated and sponsored the annual Summer Angus tour. This tour happens at different regions throughout the province and is hosted by breeders Continued on page 10