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1 Canadian Publications Mail Product Agreement No President s Message... 2 Preparing for Your Sale... 4 Olds Fall Classic Results... 8 Farmfair International Results Lybrook Miller Scholarship Form Dorothy Banks Scholarship Form CAA Year In Review CAA Statistics Need Tags? Commercial & Purebred Breeder Nomination Forms AAA Hall of Fame Nomination Form CAA Show Animals of the Year AAA Breeders Map & Directory Form. 33 Coming Events Box 3725 Olds, AB T4H 1P5 Phone: or (Local Calls) Fax: office@albertaangus.ca Website: Publication Mail Agreement No Please return any undeliverable newsletters to the Alberta Angus Association Box 3725, Olds, AB T4H 1P5. See page 33 for more information. 1

2 2012 Alberta Angus Association Board of Directors President Colton Hamilton Box 6134 Innisfail, AB T4G 1S8 Phone: Vice President Carol High Box 1237 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0T0 Phone: Director At Large Laurie Hunter RR#2 Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 Phone: Director At Large Ricki Fleming Box 1 Granum, AB T0L 1A0 Phone: ricki_fleming@hotmail.com Finance Chair Bob Hahn Twp. Rd. 514 Sherwood Park, AB T8C 1H5 Phone: bhahn@hahnco.com Mat Bolduc Phone: Carolyn Congdon Phone: Doug Domolewski Phone: Brody Gardner Phone: Darlene Glessman Phone: Jamie Jensen Phone: Richard Latimer Phone: Clint Morasch Phone: Camille Scott Phone: Box 1055 Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 cudlobe@platinum.ca Box 363 Daysland, AB T0B 1A0 DCRedAngus@gmail.com Box 4762 Taber, AB T1G 2E1 cdcattle@shockware.com RR#2 Olds, AB T4H 1P3 brody_gardner@hotmail.com RR#1 Barrhead, AB T7N 1N2 glesbar@xplornet.com Box 4278 Taber, AB T1G 2C7 jentech_ultrasound@yahoo.com 6206 Davis Place Olds, AB T4H 1V8 rlatimer@telus.com Box 474 Bassano, AB T0J 0B0 lazymc@xplornet.com Box 1541 Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0 crossfieldcreek@xplornet.com Administration Officer Denise Rice Box 3725 Olds, AB T4H 1P5 Phone: office@albertaangus.ca Fax: Angus Angle September Edition Advertising Deadline August 15 Full Page - $150 + gst ½ Page - $84 + gst ¼ Page - $42 + gst Distribution 1800 copies Please send add copy to office@albrtaangus.ca by August 15. Watch for the monthly Enews updates in your if you have not been receiving the Enews, please contact the office to have your address added to the distribution list. 1

3 Presidents Message The Alberta Angus Association had another successful year in 2011, capped off by a busy fall. During the end of October and early November the AAA hosted seven very successful steak fry s across Central and Northern Alberta. I would like to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who helped out with these events. I would especially like to thank Carolyn Congdon for all the time and effort she put forth to make these events a success. In the Southern part of the Province, The Southern Alberta Angus Club hosted eight steak fry s. These events were successful once again, and I would like to commend the Southern Club for all their work in promoting our breed. The Alberta Angus Association also hosted our two Fall Gold Shows. The first was held in early October at the Olds Fall Classic, and the second was held at Farmfair International in mid November. Both shows were well attended by exhibitors and spectators, and the depth of quality in the shows was impressive. At Farmfair the inaugural Alberta Supreme was held, where the Champions from Olds, Lloyd and Farmfair competed against one another for the two brand new Dodge Trucks, awarded to the Supreme Bull and Female. Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus for winning both Supreme Champions. In upcoming events, the AAA booth will be attending the Camrose Bull Congress and the Calgary Bull Sale. These are two events that are well attended by a large number of Commercial Cattlemen, and they are events where the AAA presence is valuable. The AAA has also been busy planning for the Canadian Angus Association Annual Convention, which will be held this year in Lethbridge, from June 13th to 17th. The schedule is starting to be finalized, and it should be a fun and informative weekend in one of the high density areas for all of the Canadian Cattle Industry. Follow the CAA and AAA websites for more details on registration and scheduling. In one of our most exciting initiatives of 2012, the AAA is working on a new breeders directory, which will be making its debut at the Convention, so please contact Denise Rice at the office to make sure your operation is a part of this. Good luck to everyone in the upcoming calving and bull sale seasons. Colton Hamilton AAA President Alberta Government Age Verification Incentive Program The Government s Age Verification Incentive Program ends on December 31, When you are ordering your tags please remember to have the number of 2011-born calves that were age verified available as well as the number of unused tag credits from previous years so the program can be maximized. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Congratulations to CAA Member Communications Specialist Tina Zakowsky and her husband Darren on the birth of their son, Brandon. Although Brandon arrived early, everyone is healthy and doing well. 2

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5 Preparing for your Sale Kajal Devani Breed Development Specialist The Spring 2012 National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) results are now available on the Canadian Angus Association website ( along with reports such as the Sire Summary, Trait Leader reports and the Elite and Premier Dam Awards. Many Canadian Angus members have been waiting for this data so that they can start working on their sales catalogues. The Association offers an extremely helpful service electronic pedigree extracts. If you me your list of sale animals I will you or your catalogue builder electronic pedigree extracts complete with five-generation pedigrees, genetic defect test results, performance data and EPDs for all your eligible animals. Before you request a pedigree extract please ensure that you have taken care of all your registry work. Check that all your animals have a registration number. If an animal has a?pending number it is not registered. Also, don t lose a marketing opportunity just because you don t understand your animals EPDs or what your commercial customer is asking for. The Association offers members a free EPD 101 online workshop the first Tuesday of every month. Simply contact me at or kajal1@cdnangus.ca to register and find out how EPDs are calculated and best used. AAA Booth at the Medicine Hat Pen Show 4

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7 Jan 26 Fri Lazy S Female Sale Mayerthorpe, AB. Jan 27 - Sat Lazy S Simmental Bull Sale Mayerthorpe, AB Feb 23- Fri Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale Edam, SK Feb 24 - Sat Lewis Farms Bull Sale Stony Plain, AB Mar 4 - Sun R-Plus Simmental Bull & Female Sale Estevan, SK Mar 10 - Sat LLB Angus Bull & Female Sale Erskine, AB Mar 12 - Mon KBJ Round Farms Bull Sale Clyde, AB Mar 13 - Tue On Target Bull & Female Sale Barrhead, AB Mar 15 - Thu Johnson Livestock Bull & Female Sale Peebles, SK Mar 16 - Fri Bone Creek Ranch Bull Sale Medicine Hat, AB Mar 22 - Thu Soo Line Cattle Co. Bull Sale Midale, SK Mar 26 - Mon Everblack Angus Bull Sale Vermilion, AB Mar 27 Tue U2 Ranch Bull Sale High River, Ab. Mar 29 - Thu Minburn Angus Bull Sale Minburn, AB Mar 30 Fri Thistle Ridge Bull Sale Taber, AB April 2 - Mon Eastondale Bull Sale Wawota, SK Apr 3 - Tue Windy Willow s Bull Sale Hodgeville, SK Apr 4 Wed Howe Red Angus Bull Sale Moose Jaw, SK. April 7 - Sat Crescent Creek Angus Bull & Female Sale Goodeve, SK April 9 - Mon Working Stiffs Bull Sale Virden, MB April 9 - Mon The Select Genetics Sale Herbert, SK Apr 10 - Tue Youngdale Bull Sale Carnduff, SK April 14 - Sat Blue Collar Bull Sale Yorkton, SK April 21 Sat Nordal Farms Bull Sale Saskatoon,SK 6

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9 GOLD SHOW RESULTS OLDS FALL CLASSIC Black Angus Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female 1st Miller Wilson Angus Bashaw, AB 2nd Belvin Angus Innisfail, AB DMM Miss Essence 37T DMM 37T 01/29/ Belvin Lady Blossom 14'09 EXA 14W 01/10/2009 Red Angus Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female 1st Morasch, Clint Bassano, AB 2/4/2009 2nd Ter-Ron Farms Forestburg, AB Red McRae's Reba Lee 53W KOF 53W Red Ter-Ron Alice 31Y RPAH 31Y 2/1/2011 Black Angus Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Bull 1st Miller Wilson Angus Bashaw, AB DMM Creed 75W DMM 75W 02/22/2009 2nd Feige, Kelly Parkside, SK HF HEMI 176W HAMI 176W 01/20/2009 Red Angus Grand & Reserve Champion Bull 1st Ter-Ron Farms 1/26/2009 2nd Forestburg, AB Red Ter-Ron Real Deal 01W HFX 01W Symens Land and Cattle Co Claresholm, AB RED SY SMASH 15X WYF 15X 1/13/2010 AAA YEAR III FUTURITY RESULTS Year III Black Angus Female 1 st Belvin Angus Innisfail, AB Belvin Lady Blossom 14'09 EXA 14W 01/10/2009 YEAR III Black Angus Bull 1 st Miller Wilson Angus Bashaw, AB DMM Creed 75W DMM 75W 02/22/2009 YEAR III Red Angus Female 1 st Ter-Ron Farms Forestburg, AB RED TER-RON REBECCA 21W RPAH 21W 02/03/ nd Redrich Farms Forestburg, AB RED REDRICH CHEROKEE 147W RRF 147W 02/16/2009 YEAR III Red Angus Bull 1st Ter-Ron Farms Forestburg, AB Red Ter-Ron Real Deal 01W HFX 01W 1/26/2009 8

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11 GOLD SHOW RESULTS Farmfair International Black Angus Show Results Place Animal Name Farm Name Exhibitor Name City Prov Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female 1 DMM Miss Essence 61W Miller Wilson Angus Lee Dawn Wilson Bashaw AB 2 Belvin Lady Blossom 14'09 Belvin Angus Colton Hamilton Innisfail AB Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Bull 1 DMM Creed 75W Miller Wilson Angus Lee Dawn Wilson Bashaw AB 2 HF SWAGGER 75W HAMILTON FARMS Robert Hamilton Cochrane AB Red Angus Show Results Place Animal Name Farm Name Exhibitor Name City Prov Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female 1 Red Bar-EL Kassie 3P Northline Angus Howard/Wendy Schneider Ardrossan AB 2 Red Ter-Ron Rebecca 21W Ter-Ron Farms Rob Adams Forestburg AB Grand Champion & Rerserve Grand Champion Bull 1 Red Ter-Ron Real Deal 01W Ter-Ron Farms Rob Adams Forestburg AB 2 Red DMM Glesbar Barndance 35X Miller Wilson Angus Lee Dawn Wilson Bashaw AB Alberta Supreme Qualifiers & Results Supreme Breeders Herd Qualifiers Black Angus Miller Wilson Angus, Bashaw, AB Charolais McLeod Livestock, Balzac, AB Gelbvieh Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK Hereford Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB Limousin Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK Lowline Big Island Lowlines, Edmonton, AB Supreme Champion Breeders Herd - Black Angus Miller Wilson Angus 10 Multi Breed Big Deal Galloways, Delburne, AB Red Angus Ter-Ron Farms, Forestburg, AB Shorthorn AltaCedar Shorthorns, Weasterose, AB Simmental Southpaw Cattle Company, Carstairs, AB Speckle Park River Hill Farms, Neilburg, SK Female Results Top 5 Finalists Animal Name Exhibitor Location Qualifying Show Farmfair Black Angus DMM Miss Essence 61W Miller Wilson Angus & Wray Bashaw, AB Champion with calf DMM Bubba 2Y Ranches Farmfair Limousin SBZ Polled Unlike Another Golden Harvest Ranches Sherwood Park, AB Champion with calf GHR Polled Yowza Farmfair Red Angus Red Bar-E-L Kassie 3P Northline Angus, Leonard & Tammy Ardrossan, AB Champion with calf Red TNF Young Kassie 3Y Nay Tufty, Doug & Dot Noad Farmfair & Olds S-Paw Blk Whimsical 924W Southpaw Cattle Company Carstairs, AB Simmental Champion with calf SAWR Red 102Y Olds Black Angus Champion DMM Miss Essence 37T with calf DMM Miss Essence 14Y Miller Wilson Angus Bashaw, AB Alberta Supreme Grand Champion Female - DMM Miss Essence 37T Miller Wilson Angus, Bashaw AB Bull Results Top 5 Finalists Qualifying Show Farmfair Black Angus Champion Farmfair Charolais Champion Farmfair Red Angus Champion Farmfair Simmental Champion Lloydminster Black Animal Name Exhibitor Location DMM Creed 75W Miller Wilson Angus & Reich Angus Bashaw, AB CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W Cedar-Lea Farms, Char-Mo Farms, & CSS Charolais Paynton, SK Ted Ter-Ron Real Deal 01W Ter-Ron Farms, Keith & Joan Adams & Forestburg, AB Darmar Farms Wheatland Stout 930W Rancier Farms Killam, AB HF Hemi 176W Double F Cattle Co Parkside, SK Angus Champion Alberta Supreme Grand Champion Bull DMM Creed 75W Miller Wilson Angus, Bashaw AB

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15 LYBROOK MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Lybrook Miller was born and raised at Redvers, Saskatchewan. He received his degree in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan. After working for one of the top Angus herds in Alberta, Mr. Miller moved to Red Deer to start farming on his own. He farmed until 1983 retiring to Red Deer. His cattle were of high quality and always given the best of care. Mr. Miller made numerous charitable donations and had a love for children. With his donation to the Alberta Angus Association it was decided to establish a scholarship in his honor. SCHOLARSHIP REGULATIONS The person applying for the scholarship or immediate family must be a member of the Alberta Angus Association. The applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution. A person can only receive the scholarship once but may apply more than once. LYBROOK MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION ABOUT YOU NAME: ADDRESS: TOWN OR CITY: POSTAL CODE: PHONE NUMBER: ( ) RECORD OF 4-H OR JUNIOR ACTIVITY In point form summarize your 4-H/Junior involvement beyond the basic member expectations. Examples: leadership roles you have taken, projects or activities you have organized or other ways you have enhanced your 4-H/Junior experience. Use an additional sheet if required. RECORD OF SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Summarize your involvement in school and community activities. Indicate office or positions held, awards achieved, or work activities carried out (in point form). INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STUDIES What post-secondary institution do you plan to attend or are attending? What program? Degree or diploma sought? Photograph Must Be Included With This Application If you are selected for a scholarship your photograph will be used for advertising purposes. A head and shoulders shot 1 1/4" wide x 2" long or a wallet size graduation picture is acceptable. Please include your name on the back of the photo. Do not otherwise write on, paper clip or staple photos. Please note photos will not be returned. Have you made a copy of the application form for your records? This form must be received into the Alberta Angus Association Office by June 1 st of the application year. Send to: Lybrook Miller Memorial Scholarship c/o Alberta Angus Association Box 3725 Olds, AB T4H 1P5 I DECLARE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS CORRECT AND THAT IF I AM GRANTED THIS AWARD, I WILL COMPLY WITH ITS TERMS. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE 14

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18 DOROTHY BANKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dorothy Banks was a former school teacher who believed that education could be learned throughout all your life which she proved by attending University in her eighties to learn Spanish because she was going to Argentina for the World Angus Forum. She was a great supporter of young people and encouraged them to live life to the best that they could. Dorothy was a great supporter of Angus cattle which she proved because she volunteered to be the Alberta Angus Association secretary for twenty-five years. In her memory the Alberta Angus Association is sponsoring a scholarship for any Alberta youth who is pursuing post secondary education and is open to all Alberta farm youth who have ever been involved in any activity (either 4-H or junior activities) using Angus influenced cattle. Preference will be given to high school graduates in the year of graduation or persons already enrolled in further educational study. DOROTHY BANKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION ABOUT YOU NAME: ADDRESS: TOWN OR CITY: POSTAL CODE: PHONE NUMBER: ( ) RECORD OF 4-H OR JUNIOR ACTIVITY In point form summarize your 4-H/Junior involvement beyond the basic member expectations. Examples: leadership roles you have taken, projects or activities you have organized or other ways you have enhanced your 4-H/Junior experience. Use an additional sheet if required. RECORD OF NON 4-H/JUNIOR ACTIVITIES Summarize your involvement in school and community activities. Indicate office or positions held, awards achieved, or work activities carried out (in point form). RECORD OF YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH ANGUS CATTLE (in point form) INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STUDIES What post-secondary institution do you plan to attend or are attending? What program? Degree or diploma sought? 17

19 List the Grade 12 courses or the 6 most recent post secondary courses that you have completed and marks received. Attach a copy of your transcript if available. COURSE MARK COURSE MARK * * * * * REFERENCES Please contact three references. Have each reference complete and return the attached reference form. Possible references could be: Your school principle or teacher Community member 4-H Leader or Youth Group Leader Provide each reference with an envelope and include each sealed reference with your application. Photograph Must Be Included With This Application. If you are selected for a scholarship your photograph will be used for advertising purposes. A head and shoulders shot 1 1/4" wide x 2" long or a wallet size graduation picture is acceptable. Please include your name on the back of the photo. Do not otherwise write on, paper clip or staple photos. Please note photos will not be returned. Have you made a copy of the application form for your records? This form must be received into the Alberta Angus Association Office by June 1 st of the application year. Send to: Dorothy Banks Memorial Scholarship c/o Alberta Angus Association Box 3725 Olds, AB T4H 1P5 I DECLARE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS CORRECT AND THAT IF I AM GRANTED THIS AWARD, I WILL COMPLY WITH ITS TERMS. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE DOROTHY BANKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REFERENCE FORM Information to be filled in by applicant. 4-H/JRs. Name: Mailing Address: Town/City: Postal Code: Information to be submitted by reference person. Please check one of the following boxes: school reference community reference leader reference Please comment briefly on the above applicant. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. What types of behaviour has the applicant exhibited during this time you have known him or her? Example: leadership qualities, communication abilities, community involvement and outstanding achievements. Your name: Your address: Telephone number: Signature Date 18

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21 CAA Year In Review Canadian Angus Director Report 2011 has been a very busy year for the Canadian Angus Association! Registrations are up 1% to 55,816 Transfers are up 4% to 23,008 Memberships down 3% to 2,562 Tag Sales are up 11% to 266,910 Weights are up 3% to 71,184 This is great news as the cow herd numbers across Canada are shrinking so the Angus breed is holding our own. Angus is still the only breed with a tag program along with the Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed program so we need to be proud of our breed and its accomplishments that included: 169 Angus feature sales at 67 participating auction markets; More auction markets expressing interest in all-tagged Angus sales for Some of the highlights in 2011 are: - CAA experienced a break even financial report for the first time in three years. - Very successful annual meeting held at Clear Lake, MB in June. - Baldy Fundraiser for the Canadian Angus Foundation extremely successful (over $27,000 raised). - Former CEO Doug Fee was honored at the annual meetings in Clear Lake and we thank Doug for all his years of service and dedication to the Angus breed. Senior Registrar Sharmayne Byrgesen also moved on in December, paving the way for Rob Smith and Stacy Price, respectively, to become part of the CAA organization. - Land was purchased at Wagon Wheel Park east of Balzac, AB, just north of Calgary, for the new Canadian Angus Association office in the National Beef Centre. - Austen Anderson is an outstanding 2011 Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador. - A comprehensive survey was sent out to all members and 10% were returned which is way above average. The results are being compiled. - Creation of the new Canadian and Straight Canadian designations. - Creation of the International Export Affidavit. New rules or standards accepted by either the Board or the membership are as follows: Four by-law amendments approved by the membership and ratified by the Minister in ) Reduction in the size of the national Board to 10 Directors; 2) Method of calling a special meeting of the Board; 3) Administrative change deleting reference to telegrams; 4) Rules of eligibility for genetic defect carriers. The proposed new mission statement was approved by the membership but rejected by the Minister. The Board chose to adopt this statement as a Vision Statement for the Association: The Canadian Angus Association exists to preserve and expand the Angus breed to provide the best opportunities for profitability for future generations. The long-term recognition program was expanded to recognize 50, 75 and 100 years of continuous family membership in the Canadian Angus Association. Elite Dam status and Premier Dam status is designated on registration papers through the use of a unique symbol. We have expanded our member tools by collecting udder and teat scores from those members who want to submit them. The Official Regulations Governing Artificial Insemination were amended to read: If a cow is re-bred by artificial insemination or by natural service from a different sire within 14 days of the previous service, the owner is required to report both services to the Canadian Angus Association registry office and a parentage test will be required. These sires 20

22 are required to be parentage verified to both sire and dam. It shall be the responsibility of the breeder to bear the cost of such parentage test. All Canadian Angus Association members who sell under the standard Terms and Conditions of the Canadian Angus Association, including the Breeder s Guarantee Guidelines, must disclose genetic defect status, Red-carrier and Elite Cow status. Non-compliance is subject to one warning with a $500 fine on subsequent violations. All Canadian Angus Association activities and services will be suspended until the fine is paid. Effective January 1, 2012, the Canadian Angus Association will begin transitioning to SNP parentage verification. Microsatellite testing via DNA will continue to take place for a period of time. Registration of herd names will be mandatory as of January 1, As of January 1, 2013, it will be mandatory to use the registered herd name in each animal name. The placement of the registered herd name will also be standardized to be the prefix of the calf name, so that the herd of origin is always identifiable. Starting in 2012, regional associations will only receive funding for Gold Show animals that are both registered in the Canadian Angus Association herd book and identified with a Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed RFID tag. Fee schedule changes: The fee to change the name of a registered animal (with no registered progeny) was reduced from $200 to $50 effective July 1. The electronic registration incentive discount became a permanent feature of the fee schedule in Springcalving herds may register their calves born in the current calendar year on or before July 15 with fall-calving herds having until December 15 to register their calves for $15 regardless of the age of the calf at the time of registration provided the registration is submitted electronically. The fee for Pedigree Extract requests with registration numbers sent electronically increased to $2.50 each effective October 26. Herd data extracts for on-farm software programs cost $80 effective October 26. This is a one-time expense to export herd data from the Canadian Angus Association herd book for the member s software program. A $25 annual user fee for Canadian Angus Performance Program members to cover the cost of program enhancements started January 1, CJAA member herds are exempt from this fee. So as you can see, the CAA has been very busy this year as we continue to provide the best services available for our membership. Respectfully submitted: Rob Smith 21

23 CAA Statistics REGISTRATIONS Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD ,059 2,581 3,472 5,028 7,220 8,230 4,559 7,208 6,454 7,086 3,409 2,438 60, ,719 3,028 3,189 2,606 5,084 7,264 7,025 7,545 7,453 6,613 3,760 2,268 58, ,251 2,378 2,174 2,620 4,787 8,184 16,876 4,663 7,184 3,342 3,576 2,543 61, ,124 1,744 1,742 2,468 3,964 7,608 16,172 5,552 5,339 4,134 3,037 2,355 56, ,553 2,097 2,000 2,529 4,245 7,959 16,865 4,949 5,435 3,287 2,925 1,592 55, ,033 1,850 1,923 1,750 4,850 7,065 17,193 6,129 4,075 3,304 2,407 2,237 55,816 TRANSFERS Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD , ,231 1,460 3,694 3,651 2,997 2, ,480 2,649 24, ,750 1,567 2,650 3,583 3,030 2,456 3,774 2, ,557 1,188 25, ,599 1,427 2,515 2,520 3,300 4,288 2,296 1,058 1, ,791 1,989 25, ,205 1,502 2,359 2,907 2,984 2,642 2,240 1,517 1, ,746 1,244 23, , ,261 2,630 3,447 4,042 1,284 1,248 1, ,064 1,859 22, ,455 1,899 1,254 2,272 3,637 4,293 1,851 2,071 1, ,016 1,211 23,008 MEMBERSHIPS Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD , , , , , , ,562 WEIGHTS Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD ,254 10,413 5,629 4,355 8,278 1, ,760 27,427 2,737 72, ,527 8,923 8,583 5,023 6, ,048 3,239 15,914 18,681 1,549 77, ,462 7,609 6,904 4,347 7, ,253 16,385 18,381 3,804 77, ,906 9,156 4,710 5,644 6,246 2, ,285 2,562 15,789 18,920 2,297 75, ,240 7,722 6,395 5,239 6,439 1,955 1, ,890 20,315 8,519 1,755 69, ,777 8,463 7,144 3,834 6,020 1,045 1, ,465 12,269 16,860 4,161 71,184 TAGS Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD ,400 41,500 36,250 22,900 12,425 2,600 2,375 2,375 7,700 6,000 15,225 41, , ,475 33,725 33,475 17,375 13,550 7,450 3,575 1,475 4,150 7,025 7,825 32, , ,225 40,025 48,825 23,475 17,875 5,500 5,500 3,925 8,700 14,775 16,100 22, , ,700 39,275 50,025 40,750 21,750 12,425 2,450 3,325 10,125 12,525 10,850 14, , ,075 43,650 55,425 30,825 25,650 11,925 3,200 4,375 7,700 10,150 10,200 9, , ,925 47,100 53,100 36,100 28,275 13,925 2,435 5,630 8,060 6,810 13,035 12, ,910 22

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27 ARKLOW ANGUS/WAMEGO ANGUS/7G CATTLE CO BAR-E-L ANGUS BELVIN ANGUS BROWNALTA FARMS CHAPMAN CATTLE CO. COUNTRY LANE ANGUS DAVIS ANGUS /DOUBLE R ANGUS DC ANGUS DIAMOND T CATTLE CO DINANT RED ANGUS DWAJO ANGUS EVERBLACK ANGUS FAMILY TIES BLACK ANGUS GEIS ANGUS GET A GRIP BULL SALE (REDRICH/TER-RON) GLESBAR CATTLE CO. GOAD FAMILY FARMS HAZEL BLUFF RED ANGUS HR HAHN CATTLE CO Thank you to AAA Steak Fry Sponsors! IRETON ANGUS JALYNN FARMS KBJ FARMS KUEBER FARMS LAKEFORD ANGUS LAURON RED ANGUS LAZY E BAR RANCHING LTD LCL ANGUS LLB ANGUS LONE STONE FARMS MATEJKA FARMS MCGOWAN FARMS MINBURN ANGUS MJT CATTLE CO NORMAN WENSTOB AND FAMILY REMITALL FARMS RIVERCREST ANGUS SPRUCEVIEW FARMS TWO VALLEY ANGUS VENO RANCHES/MCARTHUR LIVESTOCK WAVENLY ANGUS FARMS WILLOW SPRING STOCK FARMS Without your continued support AAA initiatives like the Steak Fry Campaign would not be possible! Olds Steak Fry 26

28 Alberta Commercial Breeder of the Year Nominations for Commercial Breeder of the Year must be received by the Alberta Angus Association on or before April 30. These nominations must be submitted via mail, fax, or delivered to AAA office. Each of the Regional Clubs will be responsible for submitting names for Commercial Breeder of the Year. Alberta Association members will have until April 30 to nominate their choice via mail, fax or to Administration Office. The AAA Board of Directors will determine the Commercial Breeder of the Year based on submitted nominees at their directors meeting. The recipient will be awarded the Commercial Breeder of the Year, along with the Ed Boake Memorial Award, during a presentation at the Annual Meeting. A complete profile of the winner will be published in the September issue of the Angus Angle. For more information contact AAA office at Name of Nominee: Nomination Form Commercial Breeder of the Year Name of Nominator: Please list, or attach, the reasons why you believe this individual/operation is worthy of consideration for this award: Please fax, mail, or deliver to the AAA office on or before April 30 th. 27

29 Ed Boake Memorial Award Alberta Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year Nominations for Purebred Breeder of the Year must be received by the Alberta Angus Association on or before April 30. These nominations must be submitted via mail, fax, or delivered to AAA office. Additionally, each of the Regional Clubs will be responsible for submitting names for both Purebred as well as Commercial Breeder of the Year. Individual submissions are accepted as well. Alberta Association members will have until April 30 to nominate their choice via mail, fax or to Administration Office. The AAA Board of Directors will determine the Ed Boake Memorial Purebred Breeder of the Year based on submitted nominees at their August meeting. The recipient will be awarded the Ed Boake Memorial Award, along with the Commercial Breeder of the Year, during a presentation at the Annual Meeting. A complete profile of the winner will be published in the September issue of the Angus Angle. For more information contact the AAA office at Name of Nominee: Nomination Form Ed Boake Memorial Award Purebred Breeder of the Year Name of Nominator: Please list, or attach, the reasons why you believe this individual/operation is worthy of consideration for this award: Please fax, mail, or deliver to the AAA office on or before April

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31 Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame Nomination Form Please print and complete this form. To the nominating committee or individual: Clearly outline the nominee's contributions to the Angus breed without allowing the submission to become repetitive and lengthy. Please do not include pictures or newspaper articles. A complete nomination should contain: Part 1: A completed nomination application form. Part 2: A maximum of one page introduction to the nominee. Part 3: A summary may be point form, of the nominee's involvement in the Angus breed. This can include volunteer commitments, show results, sale information, et al. Part 4: A letter of support for the nominee from the nominator. An incomplete submission will not be considered by the selection committee. Part 1: Nomination Application Form Please print. Information about the nominee Operation/Business/Breeding Unit Name: Last Name(s) (please include all you wish to recognize): First Name(s) (please include all you wish to recognize): Mailing address: Town or city: Postal code: Province: AB Home phone: Fax: Information about the nominator(s) We submit the above candidate to be considered by the selections committee, for admission into the Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame. This nomination form must be signed by one person other than members of the nominee's immediate family. Operation Name: Last Name: First Name: Mailing address: Town or city: Postal code: Province: AB Home phone: Fax: Signature: Please answer these questions separately and attach the information to this form. Part 2: Introduction to the Nominee Part A maximum of one page introduction to the nominee. 3: Nominee's Angus Involvement Describe the nominee's involvement, impact, initiatives and achievements in and with the Angus breed at the local, provincial, national and international level. Include approximate time period if possible. Part 4: A letter of support Please outline the nominee's leadership, participation and impact in Angus involvements and organizations. Include dates and responsibilities if you can. Return completed nomination form to: Deadline: April 30th Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame Box 3725, Olds, AB T4H 1P5 Personal information on this form is used to determine awards and for administration of the AAA Association mandate and programs under the authority of the Government Organization Act. Information provided is protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 30

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34 Alberta Angus Association Breeders Map & Directory Each AB Member will be listed in the Directory with their Name and Phone Number at no charge. Full page color ad (includes dot on map) $300 +gst Business card color ad (includes dot on map) $100 +gst Dot on Map (includes information below) $50 +gst Back cover ad (includes dot on map) online auction February or go to and search for Alberta Angus Association Inside back cover ad (includes dot on map) online auction February or go to and search for Alberta Angus Association Inside front cover ad (includes dot on map) online auction February or go to and search for Alberta Angus Association AAA Map & Directory Size 5.5 x 8.5 Please make cheque/money order payable to: Alberta Angus Association Box 3725 Olds, AB T4H 1P5 Please return with payment. Payment MUST bet enclosed. Name Farm Name Address Postal Code Telephone Fax Website Black Red Both Directions to Ranch/Farm: Can you find your way by these directions? Double check to make sure! ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR DIRECTORY/MAP MARCH 1,

35 COMING EVENTS Date Event Location City Prov 11-Feb MJT Cattle Co. Ltd 18th Annual "Back to the Basics" Bull Sale, at the Ranch Edgerton AB 16-Feb 100% Forage-Developed Angus & Red Angus 2 Yr. Old Bull Sale, Stettler Auction Mart Stettler AB Feb AAA Breeders Map & Directory Inside and Back Cover Online Auction 20-Feb Ole Farms 7th Annual Family Day Sale Athabasca AB 23-Feb Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale Edam SK 24-Feb Lewis Farms Bull Sale Stony Plain AB 29-Feb-1-Mar Lorenz Angus Top Cut Bulls at Calgary Bull Sale Stampede Park Calgary AB 29-Feb-1-Mar Calgary Bull Sale Stampede Park Calgary AB 1-Mar AAA Breeders Map & Directory Deadline 3-Mar Cutting Edge Bull Sale Rimbey Auction Market Rimbey AB 4-Mar R-Plus Simmental Bull & Female Sale Estevan SK 10-Mar LLB Angus 26th Annual Spring Spectacular Bull & Female Sale, at the Ranch Erskine AB 11-Mar Kuntz Farm selling at Regina Bull Sale Evraz Place Regina SK 12-Mar KBJ Round Farms Bull Sale Clyde AB 13-Mar 16th Annual Makin The Grade Bull Sale Lethbridge AB 13-Mar On Target Bull & Female Sale Barrhead AB 15-Mar Johnson Livestock Bull & Female Sale Peebles SK 16-Mar Bone Creek Ranch Bull Sale Medicine Hat AB 17-Mar Mackenzie Red Angus 41st Annual Bull Sale Fort Macleod Auction Fort Macleod AB 17-Mar 16th Annual Signature Series Red & Black Angus Bull Sale Silver Sage Community Corral Brooks AB 20-Mar Leeuwenburgh Angus 21st Annual Bull Sale Balog Auction Lethbridge AB 21-Mar Reich Angus Two Year Old Bull Sale VJV Foothills Auction Mart Ponoka AB 21-Mar Wilbar Farms 17th Annual Tools of the Trade Bull Sale At the Ranch Dundurn SK 22-Mar Soo Line Cattle Co. Bull Sale Midale SK 26-Mar Everblack Angus Bull Sale Vermilion AB 27-Mar U2 Ranch Bull Sale High River AB 29-Mar Minburn Angus Bull Sale Minburn AB 30-Mar Thistle Ridge Ranch 6th Annual Bull Sale Taber Ag Plex Taber AB 31-Mar Anchor Ranch Red Angus and Guests Bull Sale Carbon AB 2-Apr Eastondale Bull Sale Wawota SK 3-Apr Windy Willow s Bull Sale Hodgeville SK 4-Apr Howe Red Angus Bull Sale Moose Jaw SK 7-Apr Towaw Cattle Co. 33rd Annual Bull Sale At the Ranch Sangudo AB 7-Apr Lauron Red Angus & Guests 21st Annual Bull Sale Cow Palace Olds AB 7-Apr Crescent Creek Angus Bull & Female Sale Goodeve SK 9-Apr Working Stiffs Bull Sale Virden MB 9-Apr The Select Genetics Sale Herbert SK 10-Apr Youngdale Bull Sale Carnduff SK 14-Apr Blue Collar Bull Sale Yorkton SK 21-Apr Nordal Farms Bull Sale Saskatoon SK 30-Apr AAA Commercial Breeder/Purebred Breeder/Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline 1-Jun Lybrook Miller Memorial Scholarship Deadline & Dorothy Banks Memorial Scholarship Deadline 2-Jul Free Canadian Angus Performance Program Workshop June Canadian Angus Association 2012 Conference Lethbridge Lodge Lethbridge AB July Showdown Lindsay ON 15-Aug September Angus Angle Deadline 34

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