2015 Membership Directory

2015

Membership Directory

S i m m e n ta l Simbrah

ASSOCIATION

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Superior Simmental Genetics

Hilltop Simmentals P.O. Box 12 • Prague, OK 74864 bonnianderson@yahoo.com

Sam Smith 405.567.3345 405.567.7139 cell

Gregg Smith 405.567.4387 405.567.7532 cell

Reggie Anderson 405.567.4180 405.567.7098 cell

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Building a foundation with the breeds leading genetics!

Call today for genetic opportunities.

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OK

CATTLE Services Purebred Ranch Operations ANGUS SIMMENTAL SANTA GERTRUDIS

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Buddy Robertson

WARNER, OKLAHOMA 918-463-6279 Performance Bull Test Station Sales

Box 834 • Shattuck, OK 73858 home 580/938-2491 mobile 580/747-7000

April 9, 2015 & December 3, 2015

Mark, Jame, Anna, & Peter Krieger

PO Box 145 • Universal, IN 47884 812.239.5102, Mark • 812.208.0956, Jame 269.470.7553, Anna • 812.208.5224, Peter

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Jame Secondino Krieger • 812-208-0956 A representative of American Live Stock

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Board Of Directors

2014-15 Board of Directors Front Row (L-R): Jeff White, Cheryl Johnson, Brenda Fowler and Dick Shulanberger Back Row (L-R): Sean Ison and Craig Moorman Not Pictured: Tom White, Dave Umfleet and Mitchell Armitage

EXECUTIVE Board President 922 S. Grand • Cherokee, OK 73728 580.596.3245 Home • 580.829.1337 Cell whiteda@aol.com

Cheryl Johnson

Vice President Rt. 1, Box 254 • Nowata, OK 74048 918.273.1475 Home • 918.335.7004 Cell circlejc@bartnet.net

Brenda Fowler

Secretary 2249 County Road 1244 • Blanchard, OK 73010 405.387.2079 Home

Tom White

Member At Large 6455 S. Husband • Stillwater, OK 74074 405.707.0866 Home • 317.224.7502 Cell

Dick Shulanberger

Ex Officio 26003 E. 670 Rd. • Wagoner, OK 74467 918.485.2871 Home • 918.691.9555 Cell

Mitchell Armitage

336920 East US 62 • McCloud, OK 74851 405.641.9438 Cell

Craig Moorman

223 S. Sampson Ave • Leedy, OK 73654 580.515.2390 Cell

Dave Umfleet

20858 W. 10th St. N. • Haskell, OK 74436 918.693.9420 davelazyu@aol.com

Junior Advisor: Danea Abney Ison Rt. 3, Box 123 • Watonga, OK 73772 405.206.2078 Cell jdabney5@hotmail.com

Executive Director: Dawn Ann White 922 S. Grand • Cherokee, OK 73728 580.596.3245 Home • 405.612.4814 Cell whiteda@aol.com 2015

Jeff White

Members

MeMberShIp DIreCTOry

Cover photo by Shannon White

Sean Ison

Rt. 3, Box 123 • Watonga, OK 73772 405.609.7656 Cell

S i m m e n ta l Simbrah

ASSOCIATION

OKSSA 3

Lady 252Z KS/RHF C.E.O. x Winny 740 Miss Elmore 1225Z Grandmaster x 3C Macho

GOZY Lady 712Z KA/RHF C.E.O. x Miss Kate

Circle JC Cattle Ranch Jay, Cheryl, Samantha, and Jacob Johnson Rt. 1, Box 254 • Nowata, OK 74048 918.440.6383 – Jay’s Cell • 918.335.7004 – Cheryl’s Cell circlejc@bartnet.net • www.clubcalves.com/gwartneysimmental.htm

Bulls, Bred Heifers, and Show Prospects available private treaty.

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2015

2014 has come and gone, 2015 is here…

We wonder what will happen in this New Year.

The prices of cattle have been so great, I know the bankers are happy when you’re notes aren’t late.

It puts more money in your pocket when shopping you like to go…

I even buy more things that my husband doesn’t know.

We are always so happy when it comes convention time.

We never knows what the plans will be, but you can always bet that they will be mighty fine.

It’s not too early to start planning ahead…

We hope everyone will have a good year.

Come to the convention when the time does come, and have some wild stories for everyone to hear !

By Carolyn Gwartney, 2015

Table Of Contents Hilltop Simmentals.............................IFC Angle Sim-Angus...................................1 Oklahoma Cattle Services.....................2 Connors State College...........................2 Krieger Farms........................................2 OKSSA Board of Directors.....................3 Circle JC Cattle Co.................................4 2015 Poem............................................5 Circle M Farms......................................6 Manske Cattle Company.......................7 OKSSA Membership..............................8 Gwartney Simmental..........................11 Tulsa State Fair Futurity.......................12 South Central Regionals......................12 Gungoll Jackson..................................13 OKSSA Constitution & By-laws...........14 Oklahoma Juniors...............................16 Oklahoma Juniors...Looking Back.......18 OKSSA Junior of the Year....................19 Updyke Simmentals.............................20

Barn Genetics....................................20 OKSSA Membership Application.........20 Merial.................................................21 OKSSA Family of the Year....................22 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association.....23 H & L Cattle........................................24 Double M Farms..................................24 Cherokee Sales Co..............................24 Lazy U Ranch......................................25 OKJSSA Membership...........................26 Calendar.............................................28 Homestead Graphics...........................28 CJS Farm.............................................29 Willis Simmentals................................29 S Bar 5 Farms......................................29 REI......................................................30 ASA.....................................................31 4W Cattle Company............................32 White Farms...................................... IBC Helm Farms........................................ BC OKSSA 5

2014 Houston

Grand Champion Bull Grand Champion Female

2014 American Royal

Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Female

Craig McCallum, Owner - 214.882.9523 :: Greg Burden, General Manager - 405.780.0372 Chan Phillips , Herd Consultant - 606.584.7581

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circlemfarms.com

OKSSA 7

*Lifetime Member

OKSSA Membership

3SR Simmentals 31011 East 69th St. South Broken Arrow, OK 74014 918.869.6551 Kristy kbolene@gmail.com 4G Farm Billy & Shanda Geurin 2448 Fox Lane Blanchard, OK 73010 405.387.2794 A+ Livestock Mitchell & LiAnn Armitage Hannah & Sarah 336920 E US 62 McLoud, OK 74851 405.641.9438 Adkins Simmentals* Jim Adkins 1112 W. 22nd St. Claremore, OK 74017 918.381.1531 Cell Alfadale Stock Farm* Bill Jeffrey 1200 N. Alfadale Rd. El Reno, OK 73036 405.262.1894 Anderson Simmentals* Duan Anderson 7220 E. 171st Bixby, OK 74008 918.366.6626 Angle Sim-Angus Mark & Tricia Angle 65833 Noble Rd Amorita, OK 73719 580.491.8310 Mark 580.596.6037 Tricia Armstrong, Bill* Astronomy Ranch* Marvin & Eva Lewis P.O. Box 215 Sunset, TX 76270 Austin, Frank* Ayers Farms* Jerry Ayers 115 8th Snyder, OK 73566 Barn Genetics Blake, Ruth, Paisley, and Brigham Nelson PO Box 172 Warner, OK 74469 918.441.3433 Blake 918.441.0600 Ruth mblakenelson@hotmail.com

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Betty Boyd* 6100 W. Woodbrook Rd Warr Acres, OK 73132 580.465.3405 Cell Brooks Cattle Co. Jamie & Judy Brooks 17545 W. Hwy 66 Calumet, OK 73014 405.262.6346 Brooks, Francis* Brown Farms* Truman V. Brown Burden, Greg 602 FM 1652 Grand Saline, TX 75140 405.780.0372 Cell Burris Valley Ranch* Gene Warr 77300 N. Commanche War Acres, OK 73132 405.271.2797 Burrows, Chet* Cabin Creek Farms* Darrel Stiles Rt. 3, Box 2520 Cushing, OK 74023 918.225.0260 CJS Farm Clarence & Juanita Sumpter P.O. Box 2321 Bartlesville, OK 74005 918.545.2021 Home 918.440.3459 Cell Circle JC Ranch Jay & Cheryl Johnson Rt. 1, Box 254 Nowata, OK 74048 918.273.1475 Home 918.335.7004 Cheryl’s Cell 918.440.6383 Jay’s Cell circlejc@bartnet.net Circle M Farms Craig McCallum 1983 N. FM 3549 Rockwall, TX 75087 214.882.9523 General Manger Greg Burden 405.780.0372 circlemfarms.com Circle Z Farm* Larry Zirkle 8 Pecan Drive Stillwater, OK 74074 405.377.0495 Collier, John*

Connors State College* Blake Nelson Rt 1 Box 1000 Warner, OK 74469 918.463.6279 Office 918.441.3433 Cell www.connorsstate.edu D & D Simmental* Dewey & Dorthia Combs 11901 N. Lewis Skiatook, OK 74070 918.288.7045 combsdew@aol.com D & M Cattle Co.* Mike & Dixie Johnson 1912 Hwy 77 W. Perry, OK 73077 580.336.9139 Davis, Rodney* Rt. 1, Canton, OK 73724 Dickerson, Danny* Doc Ellis Simmental* Double M Farms* Russell & Norita Martin 6730 N. 4010 Rd. Copan, OK 74022 918.531.2642 Home 918.331.6207 Cell Eleven Bar Ranch* David Harrison Rt 1, Box 76 Tyrone, OK 73951 580.854.6749 Elmore Cattle Co. Ben & Jo Elmore 22616 S. 4400 Rd Vinita, OK 74301 918.244.4433 Home 918.944.0515 Work 918.244.0747 Cell benjo@junct.com Eschler, Dan Ray* Rt. 1 Randlett, OK 73562 Eslick, Gene* Forneris Black Simmental Farm Frank & Imogene Forneris Rt. 1, Box 1670 Coalgate, OK 74538 580.927.2236 Home 580.258.0080 Cell

OKSSA Membership Fowler Cattle Litt & Brenda Fowler Steven Fowler 2249 County Road 1244 Blanchard, OK 73010 405.387.2079 Farm 405.880.4347 Cell lfowler@pldi.net Freasland Farm* Friend Simmental* John Friend Box 89, Freedom, OK 73842 580.589.2607 Goddard Ranch* Bill Goddard Rt. 1, Box 205 Ardmore, OK 73401 580.389.5397 Goyer, Dale* Goyer, Larry* Griswold Cattle Co. John Griswold 5922 S. Brush Creek Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 405.372.3300 Office Gwartney Simmental* Harold & Carolyn Gwartney 9389 N. 1910 Rd. Cheyenne, OK 73628 580.497.2249 Home 580.497.7233 Cell H & H Simmental Farms* Kurt & Joann Hamburger 24115 E. 1060 Rd. Weatherford, OK 73096 580.772.5610 Home sooner63@sbcglobal.net breedingcattlepage.com H & L Cattle Cliff Henagar 13201 Hwy 177 Stratford, OK 74872 405.207.4503 Cell Hamilton, Wendall* Helm Farms Mike, Sarah, and Michelle Helm 257368 E 940 Rd Geary, OK 73040 405.884.2391 Home 405.368.1237 Mike 405.368.1236 Sarah fivefarmers@live.com www.helmfarmscattle.com Hilltop Simmental* Sam Smith P.O. Box 12, Prague, OK 74864 405.567.3345 Home 405.567.7139 Cell

Hodges Simmental* Terry Hodges Rt. 1, Box 526 Checotah, OK 74426 918.473.2409 Ison, Sean & Danea Abney Ison Rt. 3, Box 123 Watonga, OK 73772 405.609.7656 Sean 405.206.2078 Danea Johnston Simmental Ranch* Ralph Johnston 701 S. Hughes Morris, OK 74445 918.733.2328 Jordan, Harry* Karsteter Kountry Simmentals* Patsy & Louis Watkins 808 W. Deep Rock Rd. Cushing, OK 74023 918.381.7007 Cell Kelsey, Jack* King Simmental* Kenneth King 40106 SCR 4500 Rd. Stigler, OK 74462 918.967.4035 KJ Cattle Company J Keith & Jackque L Morris 7246 E. 132 Rd Holdenville, OK 74848 405.379.5058 Home 405.248.6195 Cell kjcattlecompany@yahoo.com Lazy U Ranch Dave & Debbie Umfleet 20858 W. 10th St. N. Haskell, OK 74436 918.693.9420 davelazyu@aol.com L & M Cattle Leo & Marilyn Dick Derek & Tenae Dick Rt. 1, Box 19 Nowata, OK 74048 918.440.5798 Leo 918.440.2600 Derek www.lmcattle.com Ling, James* Lynch, C. W.* Box 146 Warner, OK 74469

Manske Simmentals Mike “Hoss” Manske Hoss Manske 420 W. 9th Shattuck, OK 73858 580.334.5613 Hoss Tomas Manske P.O. Box 851007 Yukon, OK 73085 405.834.6623 Tom tjmanske@hotmail.com Martin, Bob* McGee, Bill* Melton, Jim* 1910 Saddleback Blvd.

Norman, OK 73072 Mid-America Land, Grain, & Cattle Co. Inc.* Robert Patterson P.O. Bxo 52610 Tulsa, OK 74152 918.749.2426 Moorman Cattle Co. Craig & Sandie Moorman 223 S. Sampson Ave Leedey, OK 73654 580.488.3436 Morgan, Charles* 14750 S. 4210 Rd. Claremore, OK 74017 918.341.2376 Musick Cattle Co. Tracy & Ronda Musick 20833 E. 1250 Rd. Sentinel, OK 73664 580.393.4810 580.471.6016 musick4@pldi.net New Direction Cattle Company LLC James & Sharla Bohi 406 Pam’s Drive Perkins, OK 74059 405.714.5083 Cell james.bohi@yahoo.com Nimmo & Nimmo* Wes Nimmo 5750 Lake Rd. Ponca City, OK 74604 580.716.1310 Cell Oak Knoll Farm* W. Vernon Jones 16902 N. 137 E. Ave. Collinsville, OK 74021 918.371.2802 OKSSA 9

*Lifetime Member

OKSSA Membership

Odell, Quinn* OK Cattle Services Buddy & Debbie Robertson P.O. Box 834 Shattuck, OK 73858 580.938.2491 Home 580.747.7000 Cell OK State University* 109 Animal Science Jeff Mafi Stillwater, OK 74078 405.372.0457 Olansen, Dale & Sandi P.O. Box 122 Glenpool, OK 74033 Osmond, John* Perryman, Phil & Lindsay* Rt. 2, Box 68 Apache, OK 73006 580.588.3197 Home 580.550.3198 PNS Simmental* Will Sasser 11403 SE Bishop Rd. Lawton, OK 73501 580.335.1417 Reproduction Enterprises, Inc. Les Hutchens 908 N. Prairie Rd. Stillwater, OK 74075 405.377.8037 REI 405.880.5049 Cell River Bend Farms Steve Groves Garland, AR 903.826.5904 Cell Brad Groves 1640 Grimes Rd Beggs, OK 74421 903.826.2554 Cell bradleygroves@ymail.com Rockin’ J Simmental* Greg James Rt. 2, Box 72A Balko, OK 73931 580.646.3348 Roll Top Ranch Kimball & Wendy Humphrey 10151 Etowah Road Noble, OK 73068 405.872.3438 Office 405.818.6781 Cell khrolltop@aol.com

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S Bar 5 Farms* Dick & Pattie Shulanberger Nicholas Peery 26003 E. 670 Rd. Wagoner, OK 74467 918.485.2871 Home 918.691.9555 Dick 918.810.5454 Nick Sandhill Simmental Farm* Jerry Cooper Rt, Box 101 Forgan, OK 73938 580.487.3552 Home 580.651.5842 Cell Smith, Mark* 1023 W. Old Fred Rd. Chickasha, OK 73018 405.222.5469 Smoot Cattle TJ & Emily Smoot 302 W Community Chapel Atoka, OK 74525 580.239.1155 Home 580.374.8222 Cell tsmoot@rockwaterenergy.com Steaks Alive* John & Jeanne Scorse P.O. Box 3832 Joplin, MO 64803 417.437.0911 scorsej@steaksalive.com www.steaksalive.com Stephens Simmental* Harold Stephens 164 S. Forrest Hill Rd. Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.7866 Home 580.889.1476 Cell Teel, Charles* Tuff Street Cattle Co. Tim Springs 17839 CR 176 Eldorado, OK 73537 580.633.2725 Updyke Simmentals* Gary & Cindy Updyke Rt. 1, Box 905 Checotah, OK 74426 918.473.6831 Home 918.843.3193 Cell Vincent, Howard* P.O. Box 120 Macomb, OK 74852 Carl O. Westbrook* Walter Cattle Company Kenneth & Charlotte Walter Kyle, Kristin, Kyla, Kamdyn & Kollin Walter 11539 N. 1990 Rd. Elk City, OK 73644 580.225.7664, 580.210.9189 waltercattleco@yahoo.com

4-W Cattle Company Tom & Tricia White 6455 S. Husband Stillwater, OK 74074 317.224.7502 Tom Cell 317.544.9759 Tricia Cell pawhite46186@yahoo.com White Farms* Jeff & Dawn Ann White Jace White 922 S. Grand Cherokee, OK 73728 580.596.3245 Home 580.829.1337 Jeff 405.612.4814 Dawn Ann whiteda@aol.com www.whitefarmsllc.com White, JD & Lisa 2014 Constitution Ave Enid, OK 73703 405.612.4816 JD 405.550.3509 Lisa Wild Rose Cattle Co. Luke & Sheila Warrington Brooke, Bailey, & Laney 52391 E 150 Rd Miami, OK 74354 918.961.0834 Luke 918.961.2765 Sheila wildrosecattleco@hotmail.com Willis Simmental Bobby & Joan Willis 5759 Enville Road Marietta, OK 73448 580.276.2781 Home 580.276.0468 Joan 580.276.0831 Bobby wilissimmentals@arbuckleonline.com www.willissimmentals.com Willis, Jon & Wilma JW Willis Farms 2876 Simmental Lane Marietta, OK 73448 580.795.4601 Jon Worsham, Clint* X-Tech Simmentals Brian & Debbie Dancer 20952 W. 10th St N Haskell. OK 74436 918.519.6798 Cell cwgrldebbie@aol.com Yocham, Harlan*

GWARTNEY

SI M M E N TAL Harold & Carolyn Gwartney 9389 N. 1910 Rd. • Cheyenne, OK 73628 580.497.2249 Home H 580.497.7233 Cell

Email: hcgw@dobsonteleco.com H BRED HEIFERS H SHOW HEIFERS H H SIMMENTAL BULLS H Gwartney Simmental has been producing Simmental genetics for over 40 years.

We can help you go down the right road in the industry.

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2014

State Fair Futurity Show Back Results 2014 Tulsa Futurity Sale – Awards Presentation

OKSSA President, Jeff White, presents Ryan Vessels with a check for $1000 for his Champion Heifer, while Hannah Jackson received a check for $500 for her Reserve Heifer. Congratulations to these Juniors !!!

2014 Champion Futurity Heifer

Exhibited by Ryan Vessels of Atoka, OK

2014 Reserve Champion Futurity Heifer

Exhibited by Hannah Jackson of Davenport, OK

Stillwater, Oklahoma is the Place to Be !!!

Save the Date‌

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South Central Regionals Watch our June, 2016

Website for details and updates throughout the year !!! www.oklahomasimmental.com

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J. D. White Senior Attorney

J. D. White, a hard-working graduate of Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma City University, practices in the areas of family law, agriculture law, and general civil litigation.

Proud of his Oklahoma roots and farming background, J.D. possesses a sophisticated grasp of each client’s unique needs.

Gungoll, Jackson, Box and Devoll, P.C.

Attorneys and Counselors and Law 323 West Broadway, Enid, OK • 580-234-0436 • 1-800-725-0436

www.GungollJackson.com Oklahoma City Office

101 Park Avenue, Suite 1400, Oklahoma City, OK 405-272-4710 OKSSA 13

OKSSA Constitution

& By-laws

ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this corporation shall be the Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association (OKSSA).

ARTICLE II - AIMS & OBJECTIVES The OKSSA has set as its primary objectives the development and promotion of the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of cattle in the State of Oklahoma. It is believed that both these breeds can make important contributions towards the improvement of the cattle industry in Oklahoma. The OKSSA is open to all individuals interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP 1. Application for membership must be made in writing to the secretary-treasurer of the OKSSA. 2. The Board of Directors shall have the power to accept of reject any application for membership. The Board shall have the power to suspend or expel any member who conducts himself in a manner detrimental to the OKSSA or fails to comply with OKSSA rules and regulations without refund of membership fees or dues.

3. A member whose membership has been revoked must make a written application to the Board for reinstatement and may be reinstated only after having received a three-fourths (3/4) affirmative vote from the Board.

4. Legal partnerships or incorporated companies shall specify in writing the person(s) authorized to vote or act in their behalf at any meeting of the OKSSA. 5. Active members are those interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle that pay the membership dues, regardless of residence. They may vote and hold elected office. There is only one vote per membership.

6. Associate members are those interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle who pay the membership dues, regardless of residence. They may vote and hold elected office. There is only one vote per membership.

7. Associate members are non-voting members who may be interested in the advancement of the OKSSA. They may not hold office nor may they vote.

8. Honorary members are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Simmental and Simbrah cattle in Oklahoma. They are elected by the general membership of the OKSSA provided they have been recommended for such an appointment by a prior resolution by the Board. Honorary members are not entitled to vote nor may they hold elected office.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 1. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: A. The President shall preside at meetings and shall be Chairman of the Board of Directors. He shall issue the call to meeting for all Board meetings. He shall carry on the business of the OKSSA under the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and the instructions of the Board of Directors.

B. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or at the PresidentĂ­s request, perform the duties of the President.

C. The Secretary-Treasurer shall assist the President in managing the business of the OKSSA. He shall be the official custodian of the seal and records of the OKSSA. He shall see to the financial affairs of the OKSSA. He shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him by the president or the Board.

D. The Board may employ an Executive Secretary. He shall assume the duties of the secretary-treasurer and the business affairs of the OKSSA in accordance with policy directives from the Board as communicated to him by the President.

E. The Executive Secretary may act as the authorized representative of the Board in conducting the business of the OKSSA. He may be responsible for the safekeeping of all securities and monies of the OKSSA and shall direct the keeping of proper books of account. He may perform all duties as may be directed by the Executive Committee of the Board. He may hire and discharge all employees of the OKSSA, with the approval of a majority of the Board.

2. DUTIES OF DIRECTORS: A. The policies and affairs of the OKSSA shall be established and administered by a Board of Directors. The Board shall consist of nine (9) directors: four (4) at large directors, four (4) district directors, and one (1) ex-officio director. The at large directors shall be elected from the general membership at the annual meeting and shall serve a term of three (3) years. The district directors shall be elected by the District caucus at the annual meeting and shall serve a term of three (3) years.

The Districts are as follows: District 1 (NE): An area bound on the north by Kansas, east by Missouri and Arkansas, south by l-40 and west by l-35.

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OKSSA Constitution

& By-laws

District 2 (SE): Bound on the north by l-40, east by Arkansas, south by Texas, west by l-35.

District 3 (NW): Bound on the north by Kansas, east by l-35, South by l-40, west by Texas. This includes the Oklahoma Panhandle.

District 4 (SW): Bound on the north by l-40, east by l-35, south by Texas, and west by Texas.

B. Out of state members shall vote in the at-large elections and are eligible to serve as a director-at-large with all the appropriate voting privileges.

C. If a district fails to elect a member of their own, the newly formed board may appoint a director to serve a one year term.

D. The Directors shall elect from among their own number a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer. They will serve a one year term and may succeed themselves for one term. This election shall be held at the Annual Meeting.

E. The immediate past president shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee for one (1) year. The board may appoint additional officers as they see fit in order to carry out efficiently the affairs of the OKSSA. However, only active, paid-up members in good standing may be officers. Ex-officio members are voting members.

F. In any action, suit or proceeding against the OKSSA, or officers and/or directors in their capacity as officer/ director, the Board shall select, hire and pay counsel for said officer/director to defend him in any said suit. The Board shall retain the sole power to settle any and all suits and claims against it and its officers and directors, as it deems appropriate. The OKSSA shall reimburse and indemnify said officers or directors for all reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with said action, suite or proceeding. This agreement to defend, indemnify, and hold officers and directors harmless from any judgments applies only to acts performed by said officer or director in the scope of duties as an officer or director of the OKSSA.

ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES 1. Executive Committee. This committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, immediate past President (Ex-officio), and an additional Director elected by the Board. The President shall serve as Chairman. It shall be this committeeís duty to conduct the affairs of the OKSSA between the Board meetings and carry out the instructions of the Board.

2. Financial Committee: Shall be composed of the Executive Committee members. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be Chairman. This committeeís purpose shall be to prepare a budget and submit it to the board for approval.

They shall also make recommendations to the Board for the investment of available funds.

3. Fairs and Shows: This committee shall make recommendations pertaining to live animal displays.

4. Nominating Committee: The President shall appoint one member to this committee from each of the four (4) districts. The nomination committee shall be appointed annually at least 90 days prior to the annual membership meeting to nominate directors for the OKSSA. Each member of this committee will make his report to his District caucus during the annual membership meeting. Nomination other than those brought by District members of the nominating committee may be voted on at the District caucus. A simple majority of District members present shall constitute a District quorum. The election of each Districtís Board member shall be presented at the annual membership meeting.

5. Membership and Promotion: Shall promote and encourage membership in the OKSSA and certify the membership at the annual membership meeting for voting purposes. They shall make recommendations concerning the advertising and promotion of Simmental and Simbrah cattle to insure the proper image at sales and in state publications. They shall work in cooperation with the American Simmental Association.

6. Sale Committee: Shall set sale rules, which uphold the performance and quality of Simmental and Simbrah cattle in the state sanctioned sales.

7. Youth Activities Committee: Shall assist and promote the Oklahoma Junior Simmental Simbrah Association.

8. Performance Committee: Shall be responsible for the rules and regulations and their implementation regarding the OKSSA performance testing activities. They shall also assist in forming and enforcing guidelines for performance cattle sales.

ARTICLE VI - BYLAWS AMMENDMENTS The bylaws of the OKSSA may be amended by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the active members voting at any annual membership meeting. Notice of all proposed (10%) of the active OKSSA members. The petition must be in the OKSSA office at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual membership meeting. The Board of Directors may also suggest Bylaws amendments; however, any proposed amendment must be included in the notice calling the meeting.

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Juniors

OKSSA

Junior Board

Back Row (L - R) Mason Moorman, Jacob Johnson, Blake Perryman, Sarah Armitage Front Row (L - R) Perri McGill, Michelle Helm, Nicholas Peery, Samantha Johnson Perri McGill - Awarded the 4th Annual Springs Family Scholarship.

The award was presented by Savanna Hurst on behalf of the Springs Family.

Queen and Princess (L - R) Sarah Armitage, OKSSA Princess Samantha Johnson, OKSSA Queen Oklahoma Juniors were proud to represent Oklahoma at the 2014 Junior Nationals held in Louisville, KY. These pages sponsored by

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White Farms

Juniors

OKSSA

Braelyn Berlowitz

Champion Purebred Heifer, 2014 Tulsa State Fair

Gatlin Goodson Champion Influence Heifer, 2014 Tulsa State Fair

OKSSA Showmanship Winners

Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions, 2014 Tulsa State Fair These pages sponsored by

White Farms

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Oklahoma Juniors...

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2014-2015

JUNIOR OF THE YEAR

Michelle HELM

From a young age Michelle has been invested in the cattle industry. She attended her first cattle show when she was two weeks old and has never looked back.

Michelle has had the opportunity to travel the nation and exhibit Simmental cattle.

She was honored to have the 2013 Grand Simmental Heifer at Fort Worth, as well as Reserve Grand Simmental Heifer at the 2011 Tulsa State Fair. She has expanded her herd over the years to 42 registered Simmental and Angus cattle. While attending Geary High School Michelle was active in FFA, Student Council, Beta Club and served her class as President. She was most involved in her FFA chapter, serving as Chapter President for two consecutive years. She was able to incorporate her cattle operation into a research experiment of Grain Fed vs. Grass Fed beef conducted

through her local chapter. Throughout her High School career she was active with FFA on a local, State, and National level. At the 2014 State FFA Convention she received her State FFA Degree, as well as placing 3rd in the Agriscience Research-Animal Systems proficiency award, 1st at the Agriscience Fair Division II and was selected as a candidate for State FFA Reporter. Upon graduating in May, Michelle has continued her education at Oklahoma State University majoring in both Animal Science and Agricultural Communications. She plans to utilize these degrees by coming home to continue the farming operation and pursue a career in the agriculture industry. Michelle is a great ambassador for Simmental genetics and the OKSSA is proud to have her as our Junior of the Year.

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2014 Family of The Year The Helm Family The Helm Family….Mike, Sarah, Michelle, Allison and Katie.

The Helm Family operates Helm Farms, a cattle and wheat operation in western Oklahoma.

After purchasing their first registered Simmental cow in 1981; Mike bought out a herd and became a Lifetime member of ASA. As the farming operation grew so did the Helm family. In 1996 the family attended their first cattle show.

Allison and Katie began their show career in 4-H and Michelle tagged along. The girls showed many mostly Angus heifers and a few crossbred steers. They were very involved in FFA and the commercial cattle operation. Katie holds the title of the first “Calf Scramble Champion” at the Tulsa State Fair. In 2004, Michelle purchased her first show heifer from the Strate Family. The next couple of years were spent hauling to mostly Oklahoma shows. The girls did well with their cattle; winning many divisions and state champion showmanship awards. The commercial herd continued to grow and the SimAngus cattle did very well. The purebreds bought years ago had set the foundation for a dependable set of commercial cows.

In 2009, we purchased a heifer from the Elmore Family at the Tulsa State Fair Sale.

“Kate” was our first trip to The National Western Livestock Show in Denver and set the bar very high for the percentage class. Since that first trip to a major show, we have also made Kansas City, Louisville and Fort Worth our vacation destination spots! We have continued to upgrade and cull our commercial herd introducing new genetics that have added many quality traits to our operation. In 2013, we campaigned a bull (Lincoln) and Michelle’s heifer (Rolling Hills Allison) at Fort Worth. “Ally” was Grand Champion heifer and Lincoln was Reserve Champion Bull. That year Lincoln also won Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes, The National Western Livestock Show and Fort Worth. We are anxious to see his 2015 calf crop.

The Helm Family continues to grow and start the next generation of cattlemen.

Allison married Todd Ice and they raise commercial cattle and wheat on the TI Ranch.

Katie married Chad Scheihing and they operate Scheihing Farms. They have blessed us with 3 grandchildren: Caleigh, Grady and Sage. Michelle is a freshman at Oklahoma State University where she is majoring in Animal Science/Ag Communications. She has continued to stay competitive in the Jr. Division and has started entering cattle in open shows. Mike and Sarah have been great supporters and valued members of the OKSSA. They would like to thank the OKSSA for being named Family of the Year.

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OKSSA JUNIOR Abney, Dylan Rt 3, Box 123 Watonga, OK 73772 Abney, Rylee Rt 3, Box 123 Watonga, OK 73772 Abney, Tyler Rt 3, Box 123 Watonga, OK 73772 Anders, Tyson Rt 1, Box 925 Clinton, OK 73601 Anders, Tucker Rt 1, Box 925 Clinton, OK 73601 Armitage, Hannah 336920 E Hwy 62 McLoud, OK 74851 Armitage, Sarah 336920 E Hwy 62 McLoud, OK 74851 Azlin, Paige 12775 NS 3665 Wewoka, OK 74884 Barger, Dawson 30559 S 82 Hwy Stigler, OK 74462 Behrens, Merideth PO Box 325 Colbert, OK 74733 Berlowitz, Braelyn 2600 E Log Cabin Cushing, OK 74023 Birdwell, Jarrett 5880 State Hwy 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Blakey, Adyson 6923 N Western Rd Stillwater, OK 74075 Blakey, Avary Boston, Braden PO Box 58 Welch, OK 74369 Branen, Laney 15740 N 113th E Avenue Collinsville, OK 74021 Bullard, Kaden 4720 E Davis Field Muskogee, OK 74403 Bundy, Marquee 9501 N Bethal Rd Glencoe, OK 74032 26 OKSSA

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Burden, Brooklyn 4103 Pleasant View Dr El Reno, OK 73036 Burrow, Sarah Rt 3, Box 28 Cordell, OK 73632 Butler, Kash 69400 E 300 Rd Grove, OK 74344 Carson, Allison RR 4, Box 3140 Checotah, OK 74426 Carroll, Tristan Cheesman, Chelsea 715 W Mary Lynn Drive Sapulpa, OK 74066 Coggins, Macee Jo Rt 2, Box 136-5 Nowata, OK 74048 Crawford, Bud 408 W Stonebrook Konawa, OK 74849 Davidson, Hayden PO Box 306 Coalgate, OK 74538 Donoley, Chet 749 SW Limestone Rd Wilburton, OK 74578 Eaves, Landree 1253 S Bentley Rd Atoka, OK 74525 Elmore, Aaron 870065 S Hwy 18 Chandler, OK 74834 Fenton, Luke PO Box 129 Stigler, OK 74462 Fields, Brook 8150 S Penn Guthrie, OK 73044 Forrest, Laine PO Box 81 Moodys, OK 74444 Garcia, Landon Rt 4, Box 251 Coalgate, OK 744538 Goodson, Gatlin Gosney, Tori 10506 Prairie Rose Enid, OK 73703 Gray, Emory 5893 CR 1470 Ada, OK 74820

Green, Katie 60841 E 250 Rd Grove, OK 74344 Gregory, Cammi RR 1, Box 75 Ames, OK 73718 Grigg, Tyler 11895 CR 1550 Ada, OK 74820 Grossnicklaus, Clay 1480 CR 1430 Ninnekah, OK 73067 Grossnicklaus, Jake 1480 CR 1430 Ninnekah, OK 73067 Groves, Jaelyn 6102 S 186th St Fairmont, OK 73736 Groves, Wade 6102 S 186th St Fairmont, OK 73736 Groves, Wyatt 6102 S 186th St Fairmont, OK 73736 Hamaker, Brayton 205 N. Ellis Shattuck, OK 73858 Hamaker, Mikayla 205 N Ellis Shattuck, OK 73858 Helm, Michelle 257368 E 940 Rd Geary, OK 73040 Henderson, Jaycie 2361 CR Blanchard, OK 73010 Henrichs, Jake 7777 Azalea St NW Okarche, OK 73762 Hickman, Alex 13313 E 93rd St Owasa, OK 74055 Hicks, Jordyn 17545 Hwy 66 W Calumet, OK 73014 Hill , Matthew Rt 1, Box 83 Centrahoma, OK 74534 Holder, Wyatt PO Box 625 Hulbert, OK 74441

OKSSA JUNIOR Hoover, Paige 8600 W 41st Sand Springs, OK 774063 Hunter, Destanie PO Box 31 Cyril, OK 73029 Jackson, Hannah PO Box 322 Davenport, OK 74023 Jahn, Cale 46154 CS 2710 Cyril, OK 73029 James, Jace 20660 E CR 155 Blair, OK 73526 Johnson, Jacob Rt 1, Box 254 Nowata, OK 74048 Johnson, Kristy 2212 CS 2950 Blanchard, OK 73010 Johnson, Samantha Rt 1, Box 254 Nowata, OK 74048 Jones, Brett 3432 Springdale Rd Ardmore, OK 73401 Leake, Lexie 432502 E 350 Rd Big Cabin, OK 74332 Lee, Megan 2721 S Brethren Rd. Cushing, OK 74023 Lierle, Tayten 6119 CR 1120 Hydro, OK 73048 Mack, Mackenna 67 E Euclid Waukomis, OK 73773 Martin, Roni Jo PO Box 1032 Wister, OK 74966 McCracken, Kenzie 11001 SE Baseline Rd Geronimo, OK 73543 McGill, Andi 4867 US Hwy 77 Marietta, OK 73448 McGill, Perri 4867 US Hwy 77 Marietta, OK 73448

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Rogers, Donivan RR 1, Box 129 Watonga, OK 73772 Runner, Bailie 3500 E 400 Rd Oologah, OK 74053 Selman, Jaxon PO Box 894 Burns Flat, OK 73624 Shepherd, Chaley 21726 E 930 Rd Butler, OK 73625 Shepherd, Cheridan 21726 E 930 Rd Butler, OK 73625 Sims, Brian 442 Morgan Dr Seminole, OK 74868 Sawatzky, Tucker 24255 E 1040 Rd Weatherford, OK 73096 Stehr, Caitlyn Stephens, Logan RR 2, Box 190-3 Westville, OK 74965 Thompson, Raylyn 8692 N 429 Rd Adair, OK 74330 Underwood, Jordan 312 NW 6th Street Checotah, OK 74426 Underwood, Lacie 19408 Harrison Rd Shawnee, OK 74801 Vernon, Trevor 602 Cherokee Morrison, OK 73061 Vernon, Austin 901 W Rock Road Mill Creek, OK 74856 Vessels, Ryan 316 E Community Chapel Atoka, OK 74525 Walter, Kyla 11539 N 1990 Rd Elk City, OK 73666 Warrington, Bailey 52391 E 150 Rd Miami, OK 74354 Warrington, Brooke 52391 E 150 Rd Miami, OK 74354 OKSSA 27

OKSSA JUNIOR Warrington, Laney 52391 E 150 Rd Miami, OK 74354 Watters, Tanner 36499 E 1400 Rd Sasakwa, OK 74867 Willis, Brooklin PO Box 6 Lebanon, OK 73440

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Wright, Haley 3199 CR 2590 Hinton, OK 73047 Wynn, Morgan PO Box 1280 Krebs, OK 74554

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