Annual. Convention LMAC. 19 th Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship PROGRAM MAY 12-15, 2016 BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

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1 HOST: ONTARIO LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKETS ASSOCIATION MAY 12-15, th Annual LMAC Convention BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO 19 th Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship PROGRAM

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Greetings from the LMAC President...4 Greetings from the OLAMA President...4 History of the LMAC...5 History of Brussels Livestock Sales...6 Greetings from the Host...7 ViewTrak: The Livestock Industry Leader...7 LMAC Convention Agenda th Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship a. Officials...11 b. Auctioneers c. Greetings from the Competition Chair d. Prizes and Sponsors e. Judges f. Xcira: Auction Management System Exhibit g. Judging Criteria h. Past Champions T-Down/Eby: 2016 Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship Prize LMAC Board of Directors Hall of Fame Nominations Silver Sponsors Gold Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Platinum Sponsors CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 3

4 MESSAGE FROM THE LMAC PRESIDENT SCOTT ANDERSON I would like to welcome everyone to the 2016 LMAC Convention and the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Competition being held at Brussels Livestock. In this, the 37th annual convention, fellow livestock marketers from around the country will meet at Grand Bend Resort and talk about the roller coaster ride we have been on for the last year. Just as fast as the markets shot up without limits, we are all trying to regroup and adjust to new price levels. As our spring run winds down, it gives most of us in the cattle industry time to get together to discuss current issues, maybe unwind a little bit, and prepare our strategies and plans for the upcoming fall run. This convention allows many familiar faces to get together in a more relaxed setting, as, this weekend, we are not competing against each other, but making bonds that will help our industry grow in the future. I would like to thank the host committee for all the tremendous work they have done to make this weekend a reality, and also thank all of our sponsors that have contributed either cash or product to make this event a possibility. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to wish good luck to all of the auctioneers who have joined us here from all over the country. They are the voices that make the auction markets what they are. MESSAGE FROM ONTARIO LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET ASSOCIATION LARRY WITZEL Welcome to the LMAC Convention for OLAMA is pleased to be the host province this year along with Brussels Livestock Exchange who will also be hosting the Auction Competition. Spring is in the air and is a special season as the countryside comes alive with new growth and lovely colours. It is also the time of year when we get to see old friends and the opportunity to make new ones from across this beautiful country. It is always great to have the opportunity to get together as LMAC. Discussing the many issues that are of importance to our industry, and the challenges for the future as we continue to promote the auction process and competitive pricing for the livestock industry. LMAC, as an organization, for many years, has given the avenue a solid representation for our members when working with Government and negotiating on important issues. The Auction Competition is a great way for us to commend and appreciate the hard work and the importance of our Auctioneers for our business across Canada. Sit back and enjoy the Auctioneer contestants as they compete in our 2016 competition in Brussels. 4 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

5 HISTORY OF THE LMAC It was 37 years ago, on May 18, 1979, in Winnipeg, that a group of forward thinking auction market owners decided to form a national organization. Emerson Gill of Grand Bend, Ontario was nominated as the first chair of the organization. The meeting attracted market operators from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island. It was agreed that another meeting, set for September of that year, would be held to finalize the organizational details. In the past, the terminal markets across Canada held a monopoly on the livestock auctions. Terminal markets in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton were now facing competition from independent market operators and cooperatives from across the country. The terminal markets had their own organization that did not allow independent operators to join. With more and more rural auction markets opening, the terminal markets were losing their monopoly on the livestock auction business. The terminal markets finally realized that the rural markets were here to stay and agreed to investigate the possibility of forming a new organization that would represent all livestock markets. The first annual meeting of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada was held in June 1980 with 43 people in attendance. Jim Wideman of Waterloo was elected to the new executive. Wideman would serve the LMAC until During this time he was a Director, President, and retired as the Executive Secretary of the LMAC. He was also inducted into the LMAC Hall of Fame. Some notable names who attended the meeting were Murray Rea of Listowel, Ontario, Doug McDonell from Toronto, Bill Cole and Jim Fleming from the Maritimes, Lorne Leggat and Brian McDonald from Brandon, Manitoba, Don Rogers from Winnipeg, Stu McDonald, from Regina, Garry Craig from Saskatoon, Ralph Vold from Ponoka, Leonard Friesen of Edmonton, John Milne of Fort Macleod, Bruce Whyte and Jim Raffan from BC. John Milne was appointed as the first Secretary Treasurer. Bruce Whyte, Ralph Vold and Garry Craig rounded out the Executive. Vold went on to become the President of LMAC, as would his son Blair. The Vold family would become legends in the independent auction market business. Jim Raffan s sons, Don and Peter, would become champion auctioneers and carry on the family business at Valley Auctions at Armstrong, BC. Today the Livestock Markets Association of Canada still represents the majority of the livestock auctions across Canada. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 5

6 HISTORY OF BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Brussels Livestock was started in 1958, when Jack Bryans and Hugh Pearson purchased a parcel of land in Huron County. With some renovations to the existing barn, they started a community Livestock Auction. The business was named Brussels Livestock, with sales held once a week. As the years passed, the business thrived and several additional sales were added to accommodate the increasing volume of cattle. In 1970, the business was sold to Bruce McCall and Leonard Bauman, Aden Bauman, Urias Weber, and Robert Mader. The name was changed to Brussels Livestock. Ross McCall bought into the business and managed it along with Bruce McCall. The McCalls soon bought out their silent partners and continued to expand and increase the business. It was purchased again in 1987, and ran for one year, at which time it was sold to Gordon Brindley. Brindley continued to run the business until In that year, Leonard Gamble, operator of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. of Toronto Stockyards purchased the business. Len brought with him 38 years of knowledge and experience in this business. Len made several additions to the building and has increased the volume many times. Brussels Livestock now has three sales per week and extra sales in the spring and fall. People ship to Brussels Livestock from all over Canada and they employ approximately 25 people. Mark and Cindy Ferraro and their family purchased the business from Len in 2011, and have renovated the buildings, made the loading chutes more accessible, and have done various updates to comply with new government regulations. 6 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

7 MESSAGE FROM THE HOSTS MARK AND CINDY FERRARO On behalf of myself, my family and staff, I would like to welcome you to Brussels Livestock and to the province of Ontario. It is a great honour to have the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Competition at our stockyard. This convention is a great opportunity to see familiar faces in a relaxing setting. Lastly, I would like to thank all the sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible, for their very generous contributions. ViewTrak: The Livestock Information Leader ViewTrak became the Livestock Information Technology leader through the development of hardware and software solutions to serve all sectors of the livestock industry. Over the years, ViewTrak has developed, acquired, or partnered with, existing and emerging technologies and companies to develop, collect and utilize information, to enable food supply chain stakeholders to capture data and provide value far beyond what has been historically available. Whether working with ranchers, auction markets, feedlots, packers and processors, or governments, the ViewTrak Team of dedicated individuals share a deep commitment to creating tools that help the livestock industry achieve higher values and increased profitability. Visit with Ted Power at the convention to learn more! CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 7

8 Agenda THURSDAY, MAY 12 1:00 PM LMAC Board Meeting 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration Desk Opens (Resort Lobby) 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hospitality Room Opens (Executive Cottage) 6:00 PM Meet & Greet (Terrace Room) Complete Supper Buffet featuring Ontario Corn Fed Beef Products 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Auctioneer Interviews (Private Dining Room) 7:00 PM Buffet is Served (Terrace Room) 8:00 PM Auctioneers Draw and Apparel Handed Out 8:30 PM Auctioneers Calcutta 9:00 PM Entertainment 10:30 PM Hospitality Room Opens (Executive Cottage) FRIDAY, MAY 13 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast at Hotel (Oak Dining Room) 7:45 AM Judges Meeting at the Hotel (Private Dining Room) 8:15 AM Buses leave for Brussels Livestock (Assemble in Lower Parking Lot of Resort by road) 9:00 AM Auctioneers Meeting at Brussels Livestock 10:00 AM 2016 Livestock Auctioneering Championship 5:30 PM Buses leave for Oakwood Resort 7:00 PM Dinner (Terrace Room) 8:00 PM Live Entertainment - Kerosene Creek (Country) 8:00 PM Hospitality Room Opens (Executive Cottage) 8 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

9 SATURDAY, MAY 14 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast (Terrace Room or Oak Dining Room) 8:00 AM LMAC Annual Business Meeting (Breakfast Meeting in Terrace Room) Keynote Speakers - The Challenges Before Us! 8:45 AM Rick Wright - Update of Regulatory Changes to Movement Reporting 9:15 AM Panel - John Masswohl, Mark Elford & Larry Witzel (Industry Support) 10:15 AM Xcira Presentation - Richard Mondor 10:30 AM Fall Market Prices - Brian Perillat, CanFax 11:30 AM ViewTrak Presentation - Ted Power 12:00 PM Lunch at Hotel for all Conventioneers (Terrace Room or Oak Dining Room) 1:30 PM Buses leave for Hensall: Guided Tour of Iceculture (81 Brock Street, Hensall, ON N0M 1X0) Pre-booked tickets required for Iceculture Tour 1:30 PM Golf Tournament 4:45 PM Buses leave Hensall for Oakwood Resort 6:00 PM Happy Hour (Huron Room) 7:00 PM Awards Banquet (Huron Room) 8:00 PM Awards Presentation 10:00 PM Hospitality Room Opens (Executive Cottage) SUNDAY, MAY 15 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Breakfast Voucher (Oakwood Room) CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 9

10 19th Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship 10 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

11 CHAIRMAN RICK WRIGHT COMMITTEE ROB BERGEVIN, KEVIN MCARTER HOST MARKET BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK, Brussels, ON MASTER OF CEREMONIES MIKE FLEURY, Saskatoon, SK SCORE KEEPERS TAMMY NICHOL, BRYAN DANARD SCORE SHEETS SCOTT ANDERSON, JIM ABLE INTERVIEWS BROCK TAYLOR, ALLAN MUNROE VIDEO LIVESTOCK MEDIA PLUS BRIDGET ANDREWS & CHRISTIAN MOULDING BROADCASTING OF COMPETITION TEAM REGISTER AT DLMS REGISTER AT CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 11

12 CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP Competitors ROB BERGEVIN, Stavely, AB Foothills Auctioneers Inc - Stavely, AB FREDERICK BODNARUS, Saskatoon, SK Spiritwood Auction Mart - Spiritwood, SK SCOTT CAMPBELL, Brandon, MB Fraser Auction Service Ltd. - Brandon, MB ALBERT CARROLL, Omemee, ON Ontario Stockyards Inc - Cookstown, ON KIRK GOLDSMITH, Veteran, AB Dryland Trading Corp. - Veteran, AB RYAN HURLBURT, Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon, SK RYAN KONYNENBELT, Nobleford, AB S.A.L.E. - Fort Macleod, AB TYLER CRONKHITE, Maple Creek, SK Cowtown L/S Exchange - Maple Creek, SK KEVIN McARTER, Exeter, ON Brussels Livestock - Brussels, ON EDWARD McCORMACK, Clandonald, AB Viking Auction Mart - Viking, AB KEN McDONALD, Indian Head, SK Weyburn L/S Exchange - Weyburn, SK ALLAN MUNROE, Killarney, MB Killarney Auction Mart - Killarney, MB MORRIS OLAFSON, Morden, MB Independent Auctioneer RHETT PARKS, Whitewood, SK Whitewood Livestock - Whitewood, SK ANDREW REELEDER, Bentley, AB Independent Auctioneer GARTH ROGERS, Rochester, AB North Central Livestock - Clyde, AB JUSTIN ROGERS, Rochester, AB North Central Livestock - Clyde, AB TYLER SLAWINSKI, McCreary, MB Gladstone Auction Mart - Gladstone, MB BROCK TAYLOR, Reston, MB Taylor Auctions - Melita, MB FARRON WARD, Colgate, SK Chopper K Auction Services - Alameda, SK JORDIE WATERS, Nanton, AB Foothills Auctioneers - Stavely, AB & VJV Ponoka MICHAEL R. JENNINGS, Condor, AB Independent Auctioneer MATT FERRARO, Brussels, ON Brussels Livestock, Brussels, ON GLENN SINCLAIR, Flesherton, ON Maplehill Auction Mart - Hanover, ON JON MURRAY, Ripley, ON Independent Auctioneer NEIL WOODROW, Courtice, ON Ontario Stockyards Inc. - Cookstown, ON RYAN KUEPFER, Millbank ON Ontario Livestock Exchange - Waterloo, ON ERIC CLOUATRE, St Jean Sur Richelieu, QC Réseau Encans Québec - Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec KOLTON MACINTOSH, Bradwardine, MB Heartland Livestock Services - Virden, MB WILLIAM HAALSTRA, Dunnville, ON Ontario Livestock Exchange - Waterloo, ON 12 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

13 GREETINGS FROM COMPETITION CHAIRMAN RICK WRIGHT On behalf of the LMAC board of directors, I would like to welcome everyone to Brussels for the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championships. Many thanks to the owners of Brussels Livestock, Mark and Cindy Ferraro, their family and staff, for hosting the competition. This marks the first time our national event has been held in the Brussels area. The support from the local businesses and our industry partners in Ontario has been overwhelming. This year we have two new major sponsors joining our sponsorship group for the auction competition. Thank you to T-Down Trailers (Ross Annett) and EBY trailers for their major prize and the Canadian Shorthorn Association for sponsoring the Ken Fredrickson bronze statue for the Champion. I would like to recognize the many volunteers who are helping this weekend. Without their hard work this event would have never gotten off the ground. Finally, a big bouquet to our many sponsors who are listed in the program, especially the five National Breeds Association, (Angus, Hereford, Limousin, Simmental and Charolais) who have been with us since day one, eighteen years ago. Also, thank you to the many auctioneers who have taken time out of their busy schedules to support this event. Welcome to Brussels. Thank you so much for attending, and enjoy the Ontario hospitality. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 13

14 AUCTIONEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS Awards The 2016 Canadian Auctioneer Champion will be awarded a paid entry and $1200 towards expenses to compete in the International Auctioneering Championship at the Calgary Stampede donated by: LIVESTOCK MARKETS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA A custom made championship ring sponsored by: FOOTHILLS AUCTIONEERS INC. STAVELY ALBERTA A Limited edition Ken Frederickson bronze sponsored by: CANADIAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION One year s use of an EBY stock trailer donated by: T-DOWN TRAILERS (Ross Annett) AND EBY TRAILERS (See page 19) Grand Champion Buckle donated by: CANADIAN LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION Reserve Champion Buckle donated by: CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Fifth Place Buckle donated by: CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Top Ten Finalists : Custom LMAC Hat Pins Sponsored by: ONTARIO LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKETS ASSOCIATION LMAC Rookie of the Year: Custom Made Buckle Sponsored by: MERIAL CANADA Jim Raffan Memorial Buckle for Most Congenial Auctioneer donated by: THE RAFFAN FAMILY, VALLEY AUCTIONS Armstrong, BC Most Improved Auctioneer: Custom Made Buckle Sponsored by: HEARTLAND ORDER BUYING CO., RICK WRIGHT All Auctioneers receive jackets donated by: CANADIAN SATELLITE AUCTIONS Ponoka, AB Auctioneers Shirts supplied by: LIVESTOCK MARKETS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AND THE HOST COMMITTEE Judges and Officials Shirts supplied by: ANDERSON LIVESTOCK Winnipeg, MB Third Place Buckle donated by: CANADIAN CHAROLIAS ASSOCIATION Fourth Place Buckle donated by: CANADIAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION 14 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

15 2016 AUCTIONEERING COMPETITION Judges CALVIN KUEFPER: 2015 Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Champion. Calvin has competed in the LMAC Competition five (5) times and was a Top 5 Finalist each time. He sells at OLEX, and is also involved in the equine business. He was also the 2015 Ontario Auctioneering Champion. BOB PERLICH: Partner in Perlich Bros. Auctions at Lethbridge. Perlich Bros. operate a very successful livestock auction and farm auction business. Bob is also a very successful auctioneer. Bob has served as President of the Alberta Auction Markets Association and on the LMAC Board of Directors. JEFF McSHERRY: Owner-Operator of Jeff McSherry Farms at Inwood, Manitoba. Jeff attends four (4) livestock auctions per week as an order buyer and supplies feeder cattle to a number of farms and feedlots in Ontario. Jeff also grasses and backgrounds a large number of cattle in Manitoba. BOB MILLER: New Administrator of the Mountain Livestock Markets Association based in Kamloops, BC. Before heading up the BC Livestock Inspection Department, Bob operated a Purebred and commercial Hereford operation. During his career in the cattle industry he has attended many livestock auctions. ROSS ANNETT: LMAC Canadian Champion Auctioneer in Ross currently sells at the Bowslope Livestock Auction in Brooks, Alberta. He has been a long time supporter of the LMAC. He also operates T-Down Trailer Sales at Brooks, and this year is a major sponsor of this event. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 15

16 AUCTIONEERING COMPETITION JUDGES (CONT D) CRAIG JACKLIN: Works for the Vold Jones Vold (VJV) network of livestock auctions based out of Ponoka, Alberta. VJV has produced six (6) LMAC Champions. This is Craig s first assignment as Judge, but his experience and interest in the livestock marketing sector make him a great candidate. MIKE FLEURY: Master of Ceremonies for the 2016 competition. Mike has competed in the LMAC many times. He is a partner in Saskatoon Livestock Sales where he also holds the position of Manager. He is a former Man/Sask Auctioneering Champion and a well respected purebred cattle and horse auctioneer. Mike is a former President of LMAC and the Saskatchewan Livestock Marketers Association TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

17 JUDGING Criteria CLARITY AND VOICE CONTROL (CLEARNESS OF VOICE, VOICE VOLUME) Are the numbers easy to distinguish? Does the auctioneer have control of his breathing? Is he able to maintain a consistent volume and speed without losing focus? Could he maintain this pace in the real livestock auction environment? Does the auctioneer have control of the microphone and use it to its best advantage? CHANT Is the rhythm smooth and fluid? Is the chant easy to follow? Is the chant easy to listen to? Could you listen to the chant for a long sale without it becoming tiresome? Are the numbers clear? PROFESSIONALISM, CONFIDENCE, CALMNESS, MANNERISMS Does the auctioneer move the sale along at an acceptable pace while reaching fair market value for the product sold? Does he present himself in a professional manner in both appearance and attitude? Was the auctioneer proficient at spotting bids? ENTHUSIASM Is the auctioneer working hard for the consignor? Did the auctioneer do any promotion of the product, producer or sponsors? Did the auctioneer interact positively with buyers and the support staff? Show enthusiasm for his job? Professional and sincere opening? GENERAL IMPRESSION Would you hire this auctioneer to sell your sale and represent your firm? Did the auctioneer promote the auction method of selling livestock? Would this person make a good representative for LMAC and the livestock auction industry? CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 17

18 PAST AUCTIONEER Champions CALVIN KUEPFER Newton, ON Venue: Winnipeg, MB SHAWN GIST Fort Saskatchewan, AB Venue: Moosejaw, SK TRAVIS ROGERS Clyde, AB Venue: Calgary, AB JUSTIN GATTEY Ponoka, AB Venue: Stavely, AB BRENNIN JACK Regina, SK Venue: Waterloo, ON RODNEY BURNETT Armstrong, BC Venue: Winnipeg, MB CHANCE MARTIN Red Deer, AB Venue: Brooks, AB ANDY CARTER Amherst, NS Venue: St-Isidore, QC BRAD STENBERG Kronau, SK Venue: Saskatoon SK DEAN EDGE Rimby, AB Venue: Kamloops, BC WARD CUTLER Virden, MB Venue: Ponoka, AB ROSS ANNETT Brooks, AB Venue: Waterloo, ON DON OBERG Lacombe, AB Venue: Brandon, MB DES PLEWMAN Weyburn, SK Venue: Assiniboia, SK PETER RAFFAN Armstrong, BC Venue: Kamloops, BC CORY LAWRENCE Warburg, AB Venue: Ponoka, AB TONY CHAFFE Lucknow, ON Venue: Ottawa, ON DAN SKEELS Rimby, AB Venue: Winnipeg, MB 18 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

19 2016 Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship Trailer CO-SPONSORS: Blue Ball, PA Brooks, AB The 2016 Canadian Champion will receive a full one (1) year use of a new Eby 20 Maverick All Aluminum Gooseneck Livestock Trailer; retail value will be $ 25, The trailer will come fully equipped for farm and ranch use and logo d with the Champion s name and status, as well as sponsor information. The trailer must be insured with all perils at new replacement cost coverage in the champion s name, showing T-Down Trailers Ltd. as the payee and plated in the Champion s name in their respective province showing T-Down Trailers Ltd. as the lessor. The champion will be responsible for these two costs. A written contract will be signed at the Convention agreeing to the terms and conditions, and arrangements will be made for delivery of the trailer. At the end of the one (1) year term the Champion will agree to return the trailer to a designated Eby Dealership, or to T-Down Trailers Ltd. in clean condition with normal wear and tear, or will have first option to purchase the unit at a reduced rate from T-Down Trailers Ltd. Financing or a lease-to-own can be arranged on request. A further option will be available to the Champion. If the Champion wishes to upgrade the trailer to a different unit with the intention of keeping the trailer in the future, he may do so by paying the upgrades at the beginning of the term and realizing the discount at the end of the one (1) year. Ross W. Annett T-Down Trailers Ltd. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 19

20 LMAC Board of Directors LMAC MAKES A DIFFERENCE! The Livestock Markets Association of Canada s Board of Directors represents the livestock marketing industry on a number of issues that support the sustainability of our industry. The LMAC is made up of five (5) appointed Directors, one from each province west of Quebec and five (5) Directors-at-Large elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Executive is appointed by the recommendation of the Board of Directors, with approval from the membership. The LMAC Board of Directors meets in person twice per year and deals with committee meetings and other issues on conference calls. Some of the board members serve on external committees such as Canadian Cattle Identification Agency and IGAC. LMAC is always looking for new Directors to fill the Director-at-Large positions on the board. If you are interested in serving the marketing industry on the LMAC Board, please contact Scott Anderson or Rick Wright about letting your name stand. This is an excellent opportunity to work with and become one of the marketing industry s leaders. Be a leader not a follower. This year there are two (2) Directors-at-Large positions to be filled at the AGM on Saturday morning. SCOTT ANDERSON is the President of LMAC. He is a co-owner of Winnipeg Livestock Sales and the owner of Anderson Livestock. Scott has been on the LMAC Board for the past seven (7) years. Scott also order buys livestock for the family business Anderson-Butler livestock. He has been very active in the MLMA and has hosted the LMAC Convention three (3) times. He is the Manitoba appointed delegate on the LMAC Board. He is currently the MLMA president. ROB BERGEVIN is the LMAC Vice President. He is the co-owner of Foothills Auctioneers Inc. in Stavely, AB. He was first elected to the Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large. In 2014, he was appointed to the Board as the Alberta representative, replacing Bob Perlich. He hosted the 2013 LMAC Convention in Stavely/Calgary. He has participated in the LMAC Auctioneering Championship many times. He is currently the President of the Alberta Auction Markets Association TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

21 KEN PERLICH is Past President of LMAC. From Lethbridge, Alberta, he is a partner in Perlich Bros. whom operate a large livestock auction market and auction company in southern Alberta. Ken is Past President of the Alberta Auction Markets Association and has been on the LMAC Board of Directors for the past seven (7) years. BROCK TAYLOR has, for the last 13 years, owned and operated Taylor Auctions of Melita, MB, a family-run livestock business specializing in the testing of export cattle. He has also been involved in helping in the family farm sale business (Ross Taylor Auction Service) for the past 20 years. He has been on the LMAC Board for two (2) years. He has served on the MLMA board for several years and is currently Vice President. Brock is a LMAC Director-at-Large. RICK WRIGHT has been on the Board of Directors for over 25 years. He is the longest serving member on LMAC. He managed livestock markets for 28 years and has been an order buyer for the past seven (7) years. Rick is currently employed by Heartland Order Buying Co. in Manitoba. In 2014, he took over the Executive Administrator s position at LMAC. He is also the administrator of the MLMA. Rick represents LMAC on a number of committees including the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. Rick is a Director-at-Large and a Past President of LMAC. LARRY WITZEL is the Owner-Operator of the Ontario Livestock Exchange in Waterloo, ON. Larry has been on the LMAC for over 20 years and is the appointed delegate from Ontario on the LMAC Board. He has served as both President of LMAC and OLAMA. He represents LMAC on the IGAC committee, and also serves on the CIP, Movement Reporting, Traceability, and Enforcement and Compliance committees. Larry is also a LMAC Past President. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 21

22 LMAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONT D) PETER RAFFAN shares the duties of the Mountain Livestock Markets Association representative with Mark Canart on the LMAC Board of Directors. Peter is a second-generation livestock market operator and has been supporting LMAC for a number of years. This is Peter s second year on the LMAC Board. Peter is a professional auctioneer and a partner in Valley Auctions in Armstrong, BC. BRYAN DANARD is a partner and General Manager of the Calgary Stockyards Strathmore Ltd., and a partner in TEAM, The Electronic Auction Market. He has worked in the auction market business for 23 years. He is the current Chairman of the International Livestock Auctioneer Championship at the Calgary Stampede and has served on that committee for 13 years. The Calgary Stockyards hosted the 2013 LMAC Convention and have been members of LMAC since Bryan was elected as a Director-at-Large in JIM ABEL is the co-owner of the Stettler Auction Mart in Stettler, AB. He is a Past President of the Alberta Auction Markets Association. Jim is a member of the Hall of Fame committee. Jim has served three (3) terms as Director on AAMA, one (1) term as Vice, one (1) term as President, two (2) terms as Director on LMAC, and one and a half terms as President. He currently sits on the LIS board, Alberta Beef Council as the AAMA representative. He has represented AAMA, and LMAC on many committees over the past 15 years. He was re-elected to the LMAC Board last year. RHETT PARKS is the appointed delegate from the Saskatchewan Livestock Marketers Association. He is the owner-operator of Whitewood Livestock Sales. He has taken part in many LMAC auctioneering competitions. He was on the host committee for the 2014 LMAC Convention in Regina/Moosejaw. Rhett obtained worldwide recognition when a clip from his auctioneering at the LMAC competition in Strathmore was mixed by a rap producer; the video went viral on the internet TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

23 KEVIN McARTER is the main auctioneer at Brussels Livestock in Ontario. He was elected as a Director-at-Large to the LMAC Board of Directors last year. As well as auctioneering, Kevin has a cattle feeding operation. He has been instrumental in the organization of this year s convention in Ontario. Hall of Fame NOMINATIONS JOHN MILNE Nominated by Ross Annett John Milne was one of the original founders of the LMAC organization. Originally from Ontario, he moved to Fort MacLeod, Alberta and after service in the RCAF he entered the livestock industry. John was a buyer and dealer in that area for eight (8) years before becoming a partner in the Fort MacLeod Auction market. John s attention to detail and his personality helped the Fort MacLeod Market earn the reputation of an efficiently run market that focused on customer service and animal welfare. The market drew cattle from all over Alberta and BC. John was active in LMAC and served as the Secretary Treasurer from 1980 to John was never one to take the spotlight; he worked behind the scenes to get the job done. John passed away in April of 2005, but his contributions to the livestock marketing industry have not been forgotten. BLAIR VOLD Nominated by Dan Skeels Blair Vold is the owner of the highly successful VJV market in Ponoka. He is a Past President of LMAC and Alberta Auction Markets Association. He served as Vice Chair of the CCIA. He pioneered the Canadian Satellite Auction network. He has always been a strong supporter of the livestock marketing industry in Alberta. He took price discovery to a new level with the introduction of show pen alley and live real time auctions via satellite. He has been actively involved in the promotion of community events and the Calgary Stampede. Vold has hosted the LMAC Convention three (3) times. Vold has been a major sponsor of LMAC for many years. VJV network has produced six (6) national LMAC champion auctioneers. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 23

24 HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS (CONT D) MIKE FLEURY Mike Fleury has been a huge supporter of LMAC for many years. He has served as President of the LMAC and the Livestock Marketers of Saskatchewan. He has served on the Board for Directors on both Associations. He has represented the marketing sector on a number of committees, both provincially and nationally. He has hosted the LMAC Convention twice and the Man/Sask Livestock Auctioneering Competition. Mike has supported many industry events, not only as a sponsor, but also by attending the events and encouraging his staff to participate as well. Mike brought the LMAC Hall of Fame idea to the Board and chaired the committee for six (6) years. He was also one of the main participants in the development of the Livestock Handling Video that was produced by the Livestock Marketers of Saskatchewan. This training video has become a main part of the employee training programs used by auction markets and transportation companies across Canada. Silver SPONSORS ANDERSON LIVESTOCK WINNIPEG DOUG LAMOND EDGAR S FEED & SEED FOSTER TRANSPORT GSD INSURANCE & FINANCIAL HAY MUTUAL HOARDS STATION COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE MARTIN LIVESTOCK MCDONALD HOME HARDWARE ROWCLIFFE TRUCKING THUR TRANSPORT 24 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

25 SILVER SPONSORS (CONT D) Gold SPONSORS BEEF ILLLUSTRATED CLARK BROS. CANADIAN LIVESTOCK HENSALL CATTLE CO. HOWATT TRUCKING JEFF MCSHERRY LIVESTOCK KAWARTHA LAKES COMMUNITY SALES BARN INC. LES ENTREPRISES MAX FRIED INC. MAR-DALE TRANSPORT KEVIN DICKSON LIVESTOCK SAUDER TRANSPORT STEVE DICKSON LIVESTOCK CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 25

26 GOLD SPONSORS (CONT D) 26 37TH ANNUAL LMAC CONVENTION - BRUSSELS/GRAND BEND, ONTARIO

27 GOLD SPONSORS (CONT D) Diamond SPONSORS Agribrands Purina/Cargill CANADIAN LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP 27

28 Platinum SPONSORS