2024 Show & Sale Program

PROGRAM SPONSOR: Welcome to the BON ACCORD 4-H BEEF CLUB SHOW & SALE

2024

May 29,

VALUES & HISTORY OF 4-H

(Courtesy of the 4-H website: https://www 4hab com/what-is-4h/)

The 4-H Motto:

Learning through experience is a key objective of 4-H. At all levels of 4-H, members are encouraged to learn through active participation.

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

Our Philosophy: 4-H is young people and adults learning project and life skills, cooperating and having fun together, sharing leadership and learning to do by doing.

Our Mission:

To achieve the 4-H program vision by effectively managing resources.

Our Vision:

Alberta 4-H develops leadership, communication, technical, and life skills of 4-H members and leaders to strengthen communities.

Bon Accord 4-H Beef Club

Years in Operation: 60 Number of Members: 29

General Leader: Tammy Finnerty

Assistant & Project Leaders: Suzanne Bielert & Trina Fenske

Beef Project Leaders: Adele Walsh, Mike Finnerty, Celine Van Der Schaaf

Carcass Project Leader: Chad Fenske

Club Volunteer: Colleen Prefontaine

Club Executive:

President: Tye Walsh

Secretary: Hailey Van Brabant

Club Reporter: Kamryn Petherbridge

Parliamentarian: Dawson Finnerty

Vice President: Alynne Dostie

Treasurer: Cassidy Fenske

District Representative: Colton Fenske

Fundraisers: Electronics, Tire & Battery Recycling, Bottle Drives, Highway Clean-Up

BON ACCORD 4-H BEEF CLUB SHOW & SALE

MAY 29, 2024

STURGEON AGRIPLEX

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Special thanks to Servus Credit Union (Local Branches) for cooking, and sponsoring the lunch for our members, parents and show officials!!

1:00PM–1:15PM

Parade of Members

“O Canada” led by 4-H members

4-H Pledge by Tye Walsh & Alynne Dostie

Member Group Picture

1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM

2:15 -2:30 PM 2:30 PM

2:40 PM

2:50 PM

3:00 PM

3:25 PM

3:50 PM

4:05 PM

4:20 PM

4:35 PM 4:50 PM 5:00 PM

6:00 PM 6:15 PM

Introduction of Officials & Show Begins

3 year old Cow/Calf

2 year old Cow/Calf Heifer

Short Intermission (If Time Permits)

Junior Steer Split #1

Junior Steer Split #2

Junior Showmanship Final

Intermediate Steer Split #1

Intermediate Steer Split #2

Intermediate Showmanship Final

Senior Steer Split #1

Senior Steer Split #2

Senior Showmanship Final

Award & Presentations

Gordon Fuhr Memorial Award

Westmor Grain Terminal Inc. Presentation

Carcass Project Presentation

Rate of Gain Presentation Supper

Grand Champion Steer Class

Steer Sale

Announcer: Katelyn Suranyi

Today’s Officials:

Conformation Judges: Randy Grabler

Leah Jones

Cache Schiller

Three judges will individually rank each animal from top place down to bottom place. The scores will then be added The lowest sum will be the top placing animal

Showmanship & Grooming Judge: Brynne Yoder

Ringmaster: Tyler Young

Auctioneer: Heartland Auctions – Nick Gulka

Bid Catchers: Levi Pedgerachny, Marty Young & Brad Martens

CARCASS PROJECT – COUNTRY QUALITY MEATS - MAY 14, 2024

Grand Champion Carcass – TD Agricultural Services - Cassidy Fenske

Reserve Champion Carcass - Morinville Sobeys - Colton Fenske

RATE OF GAIN

Champion Steer – BungeReserve Champion Steer - Nikiforuk Construction -

Bon Accord 4-H Show & Sale Order

1:30 PM 3 YR. OLD COW/CALF

Grand Champion 3 Yr Old Cow/Calf – Nikiforuk Construction -

Reserve Champion 3 Yr. Old Cow/Calf – Barber Family Farms & Namao Pizza -

1:45 PM 2 YR. OLD COW/CALF

Grand Champion 2 Yr. Old Cow/Calf – Razorback Welding

Reserve Champion 2 Yr Old Cow/Calf - P&D Petroleum Ltd (UFA) -

2:00 PM - HEIFER

Grand Champion Heifer – Trouw Nutrition -

Reserve Champion Heifer - G3 -

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – SHORT INTERMISSION (IF TIME PERMITS)

2:30 PM – JUNIOR STEER – SPLIT #1

JUNIOR MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES - SPLIT #1

Bryn Walsh is in her 3rd year of 4-H. She has a market steer named Jake. In her spare time she likes to play baseball, ride horses, and spend time with her steer. She is wishing everyone good luck in the show today!

Harlan Spooner is an 11 year old Junior member in his 3rd year of 4H. He likes hockey, swimming, and is an honor roll student. When he is not proving his parents wrong he is showing them how to use the TV remote.

Emma Sheehan is 11 years old. This is her 1st year in 4-H and her steers name is Bert and in her free time she likes to play basketball, hang out with friends, play with her dog and spend time with her family.

Jolene Wilson is in her 1st year of 4H with her market steer Tank. She is 11 years old in grade 5 at Namao school. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends and her calf. She is looking forward to going camping, fishing and swimming this summer with her family.

2:40 PM – JUNIOR STEER – SPLIT #2

JUNIOR MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES - SPLIT #2

Grady Spooner is in his 2nd year of 4-H. He has a market steer named Carl Wayne. Grady likes to play hockey, ride dirt bikes and snowmobiles When he isn't cracking jokes, he is hanging out with his friends Grady has been sporting a mullet since 2021 One day he will regret it, but for now it is his most prized possession

Scarlett Wilson is in her 1st year of 4-H with her market steer Nemo. She is 9 years old and in grade 4 at Namao school. She loves swimming, playing soccer, basketball, and helping out on the farm with her Bampa. Scarlett loves her pets, especially her horses.

Landon Finnerty is in his 3rd year in 4-H and is in grade 6 at Gibbons School He has a market steer named Laroon. In his free time he enjoys working on the farm with dad and driving tractor. He is excited to be here and hopes everybody enjoys the show!

Greer Dostie is a 2nd year member of 4-H. This year Greer is showing a market steer named Big Paul. He is 11 years old and in grade 6 at Camilla School In his spare time he enjoys playing hockey, ice fishing, and mountain trips with his family! Greer is excited to see everyone's hard work in action today!

2:50 PM – JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP & GROOMING FINAL

Junior Champion Showmanship - Legal Electric (1986) Ltd -

Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship – AgriCorral Services Ltd. & Victoor Seed Farms -

Junior Champion Grooming – Rustemeier Horses -

Reserve Champion Junior Grooming – Heifer Hauler Inc. & Walsh Cattle Co. -

INTERMEDIATE MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES - SPLIT #1

Tanner Fenske is in his 5th Year in 4-H. This year he has a market steer named Lary Enticer and a heifer named Luna He is in grade 8 at Gibbons School In his spare time he enjoys dirt biking, snowmobiling, team roping, and playing hockey

Blake Bielert is in his 3rd year of 4-H and has a market steer named Willie. He is 14 years old and in grade 9 at Lilian Schick School in Bon Accord. Blake likes hockey, hunting, baseball and hanging out with his friends He thanks everyone for coming to support the members today and wishes everyone good luck

Wyatt Sheehan is in his 3rd year of 4-H. Some of the things he likes to spend his free time on are baseball, hanging out with friends, and spending time with 4-H projects. He also enjoys pretty much anything to do with horses He has been looking forward to this day and wishes everyone luck

Ryder Gravelle is in his 2nd year in 4-H and this is his buddy Cash, a market steer. When he is not bugging his sister and 2 brothers and he enjoys dirt biking, riding his sled and playing baseball. Lately he has been in his dad’s shop building random things such as rebuilding his lawn mowers. Thank you for supporting the kids at the 4-H show and sale today!

Cameron Barber is in his 4th year of 4-H. In his spare time he enjoys dirt biking, fixing lawnmowers and taking apart stuff and leaving it around the yard to make my dad mad! He is in the 7th grade at Namao School He really enjoyed working with his steer named Max this year and he is really gentle and calm

3:25

INTERMEDIATE MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES SPLIT #2

Bentley Bielert is in his 3rd year of 4-H and has a market steer named Bones. He is 12 years old and in grade 7 at Lilian Schick School in Bon Accord. He likes to play hockey, baseball and spend his summers at the lake. He is excited to be here today and hopes it goes well!

3:00 PM - INTERMEDIATE STEER – SPLIT #1

PM INTERMEDIATE STEER – SPLIT #2

Colin Dostie is a 6th year 4-H member This year Colin has a market steer named Melvin He is 14 years old and in grade 9 at Camilla School When he isn't at school or working with Melvin, Colin enjoys mountain trips with his horse as well as hockey and basketball. Colin is excited to see all the finished animals compete!

Clay Walsh is in his 5th year in 4-H! In his spare time he likes to work with his 4-H animals, go dirt biking, spend time with his friends and he particularly like working on the family farm for free. He wishes everyone good luck at the show and sale today!

Kamryn Petherbridge is in the 9th grade at Lilian Schick School Outside of 4-H she enjoys riding her horses and hanging out with her friends She would like to wish her fellow members the best of luck today.

Nathan Sinnott is in his 4th year in 4-H In his free time he enjoys playing hockey, baseball, quading and shooting hoops.

3:50 PM – INTERMEDIATE

SHOWMANSHIP & GROOMING FINAL

Intermediate Champion Showmanship - Stockyards Veterinary Services Ltd & 5F FarmsReserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship - Bufffalo Heating & Air Cond. Inc. & Kuhlmann’s GreenhouseIntermediate Champion Grooming - Nikiforuk FarmsReserve Champion Intermediate Grooming – North Parkland Power -

4:05 PM - SENIOR STEER – SPLIT #1

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SENIOR MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES - SPLIT #1

Alynne Dostie is in her 8th year of 4-H and currently the club Vice President. This year Alynne has a market steer named Stuart. She is 17 years old and in grade 12 at Sturgeon Composite High School. Alynne will be attending the University of Alberta in the fall. When she isn't at school or working with her steer, she enjoys spending time with family and baking Alynne is excited for the show today and happy to see everyone’s projects!

Jace Walsh is in his 7th year in 4-H. He has a market steer named Leroy and two cow/calves. He enjoyed several 4-H events this year at the club, district, regional and even provincial levels He can’t wait for the opportunities next year will bring!

Brooke-Lynn Finnerty is in her 10th year of 4-H. This year she has a Market steer named Levi. She has just finished her 2nd year of her Bsc in Agriculture at the University of Alberta and enjoys coaching girls tackle football in her free time She thanks everyone for being here and supporting our 4H club and hopes all members have a good show!

Chevilyn Sinnott is in her 4th year in 4-H. In her free time, she enjoys working, quading and hanging out with friends

Cassidy Fenske is in her 9th and final year of 4-H. This year she has all 5 beef projects, and is the club treasurer. Cassidy is in grade 12 at Sturgeon Composite high school and in her spare time she enjoys playing softball and team roping. She wishes everyone luck at her last show and sale today!

Savannah Barber is in her 4th year of 4-H. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family. She also enjoys going to the lake with her cousin Jenna, where they love tubing, jet skiing and listening to Zach Bryan.

4:20 PM SENIOR STEER – SPLIT #2

SENIOR MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES - SPLIT #2

Tye Walsh is in his 9th year in 4-H. This year he has a market steer and a carcass steer. He is looking forward to going to Lakeland College next year after graduation He would like to thank everyone for being here today

Colton Fenske is in his 7th year in 4-H. He has a market steer project, a heifer project, a two year old cow calf project and carcass. In his spare time he likes to team rope and ride broncs. He hopes everyone has a great day at the show and wishes everyone luck in the ring today.

Hailey Van Brabant is currently in her 3rd year of 4-H and is the club secretary. Her market steer is named Leroy. She just finished her first year at the UofA doing the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program ( and currently wishing she let Mr Finnerty write this!) She is hoping for a good show and that no one loses their calf This isn’t a Rodeo!

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Dawson Finnerty is in his 9th year of 4H and is in grade 12 at Sturgeon Composite High School. He has a Market steer named Lypkie. He is excited to be graduating this year and is looking forward to his next step at NAIT to pursue his engineering certificate He hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Tanner Barber is in his 5th year of 4-H. He enjoys dirt biking and snow mobiling in his spare time. He is in Grade 10 at Sturgeon Composite High School. He wishes everyone the best in their 4-H years.

4:35 PM – SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP & GROOMING FINAL

Senior Champion Showmanship - Sturgeon Valley Fertilizers -

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship - Rhocel Enterprises Ltd & Sanderson Family -

Intermediate Champion Grooming - M&M Livestock Inc -

Reserve Champion Intermediate Grooming – Kazer Construction & Bielert Farms -