In the Know
Wade customer service specialist; Minihan co-director of shows, events, & member services
What’s to Come with Shows in the Near Future This past year was filled with so much uncertainty, but if I know one thing about the cattle industry, we always get through whatever is thrown our way. Many shows and events were cancelled this last year, but this industry persevered and made many events happen; Cattlemen’s Congress being one. With the highly praised success of this new show, and the uncertainty of this next year, there has been discussion of Cattlemen’s Congress becoming a national show. If this is to occur, and the Cattlemen’s Congress is to become a new national show, this will put two national shows in one region. The show point system currently in place will need to be redesigned due to this conflict. At this
time, the Shorthorn Show Committee and ASA Staff and Board of Directors are working on revamping the current show point system, in case this was to occur. We plan to have this new system posted as soon as possible. Due to the current situation happening in our world, there are still many concerns moving into this upcoming year dealing with Covid. Cassie and I are currently working on contacting the Regional and Super Regional shows and getting things lined out for this upcoming year. We hope any and all shows planned this next year happen and as soon as we can get things nailed down and approved, we will get the word out to the membership. There is always going to be change
and new things to come in life and in this industry. With this, we plan to inform you all in a timely manner and as fast as possible. Please look forward to future issues of the Shorthorn Country for any new and upcoming information. Watch for these updates in the ASA Insider and on the Shorthorn Facebook page as well. I am excited for this new opportunity to work with all the Shorthorn Breeders and serve to help improve and better this breed. I look forward to all the exciting things in the works for the upcoming year and plan to do my best to help execute anything thrown my way to the best of my abilities. =
Historical Photo Request In preparation for the upcoming 150th Anniversary we are in search of more historical photos featuring Shorthorn cattle and breeders! Please send photos with description to shelby@shorthorn.org or mailed to the ASA Office - Attn: Shelby Diehm, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151. All mailed photos will be returned. 16
shorthorn country = april 2021
