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1 The Simmental Today a project of the May 2018 Volume 14, Issue 2 Editor Mary C. Lynch Iowa Simmental Association Board of Directors Dustin Ford, President 1930 Ginko Ave; West Chester, IA dustin.ford78@yahoo.com Jeff Thompson, Vice President 507 Center St; Lone Tree, IA jeffthompson@tyson.com Sherrie Moore, Secretary/Treasurer 2219 Vermillion Ave; Rose Hill, IA shermoore9@gmail.com Denny Cason, Director th Ave; Albia, IA cdcason@sirisonline.com Brandon Reck, Director Ridge Rd; Blakesburg, IA Nate Ruby, Director 1170 Elk St; Murray, IA rubycows@grm.net Kenny Scott, Director 2951 Fulton Ave; Oskaloosa, IA kenscott426@gmail.com Aaron Siek, Director th St; Blairstown, IA Siek_aaron@yahoo.com Dr. Al VanEngen, Director 3847 Dogwood Ave; Sioux Center, IA dralvanengen@gmail.com Iowa Junior Simmental Association Advisors Morgan Wadsworth, Chairman th St; Dunlap, IA morganawadsworth@gmail.com Gina Long, Treasurer th St; Creston, IA thelongs@unitedwb.coop Steph DeCap, Secretary Allens Grove Rd; Dixon, IA sdecap@netins.net E Lise Bracker, Advisor Juniper Rd; Underwood, IA brackerea@aol.com Schedule of Events Circulation to 1,000+ Iowa ASA, ISA, AJSA & IJSA Simmental Members Field Day & Futurity Show Information The 2018 Iowa Simmental Association Futurity Show and Junior Simmental Association Field Day will be held at the Hansen Ag Learning Center in Ames, Iowa, on June 2 and Saturday June 2: - 1:00 pm, ISA Senior Board Meeting - 1:00 pm, IJSA Junior Board Meeting - 1:30 pm, IJSA Junior Meeting & Activity Iowa Simmental Olympics Afternoon Activity of Games and Learning - 2:00 pm, Classic Contest Q&A All junior members and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the IJSA regular meeting, Olympics, and/or AJSA Classic Contest Q&A. - 4:00-6:00 pm, Entry & Check-In for ALL animals. Tattoos to be checked in stalls; market animals, bulls and calves must be weighed* - 6:30 pm, Old Timer s Showmanship - 6:30 pm, Ice Cream Social *Check-In times are final; there will be absolutely no re-weighs, late entries, or early entries. Sunday June 3: - 9:00 am, ISA/IJSA Awards Presentation - Following Awards, ISA Futurity & Junior Shows (Approximate Start Time of 9:30 am) - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Cookout Meal The event is sponsored by the Iowa Simmental Association and Iowa Junior Simmental Association, and the shows will be judged by Matt Johnson of South Dakota. Show Order New for the 2018 ISA Futurity Show and Junior Show is an online pre-entry option, at forms/uoidmfl71va5h5lk Pre-entries are encouraged in hopes of streamlining the check-in process, but are not required. ISA & IJSA board members will check tattoos at stalls and juniors will be responsible for bringing their information with them to the check-in table to pay entry fees and complete check-in (and pay IJSA dues if not already paid). Entry fees will be $40 for preentered animals and $60 for animals entered on Saturday per animal due at check-in. Please contact IJSA Advisor Morgan Wadsworth with any questions. ATTENTION! The Simmental Today a project of the ISA/IJSA Awards Presentation - ISA Memorial Scholarships - Bronze Merit Awards - County Simmental Awards Iowa Simmental Association Futurity Show: - Futurity Market Animals - Futurity Foundation Heifers - Futurity High % Heifers Iowa Junior Simmental Show: - Market Animals - Foundation Heifers - High % Heifers - Foundation Cow/Calf Pairs - High % Cow/Calf Pairs Prospect Heifer & Bull Calves - Junior Bulls Showmanship: - Senior - Junior - First Timers - PeeWee New Pre-Entry Option Attention Readers! This will be your LAST hard copy edition of The Simmental Today. After much discussion, it has been decided to move forward with an electronic newsletter. More details will be forthcoming on the ISA Facebook page as information becomes available. Those of you who would prefer to continue to receive a hard copy are asked to marylynch79@gmail.com or call her at The event schedule and show order are listed below, and rules can be found on Page For more information, please contact IJSA Advisor, Morgan Wadsworth, at County Fair Winners Reminder Juniors receiving a county award at Field Day for winning with their Simmental animal(s) during their 2017 county fair need to check-in during cattle check-in (or before 8:30 A.M. Sunday morning, June 3, with Morgan at the announcer s stand). Winners are encouraged to double check with their local extension offices to make sure winnings have been submitted to Field Day officials. Those with questions can contact Morgan Wadsworth at for clarification or further information. 1

2 VanAernam named Christensen Elite Winner In 1979, Gale VanAernam purchased his first Simmental heifer, a moved instigated by eldest son, Jon s 4-H project. Little did the family know that that purchase would be the foundation of one of the premier Simmental herds in the state of Iowa. VanAernam Simmental Farm, nine miles east of Exira, is run by Gale and Colleen VanAernam, along with their youngest son, Andy. The farm consists of 180 head of purebred and registered Simmental cows, along with some replacement heifers. VSF uses artificial insemination on all of their heifers and roughly 75% of their cows and do embryo transplant on about 25 of their cows each year. Roughly half of the herd is kept as replacement heifers, bulls are held back and sold, and the remainder are sold as feeder calves in the fall, through local sale barns. VanAernam Simmental Farms market their breeding stock through a variety of sales and groups. They are a member of the Southwest Simmental Group and North Central Simmental Group, and were a founding member of the Iowa Beef Connection. VSF genetics have been sold to producers across the country, as far away as New York and Florida; semen is also collected and Gale VanAernam, pictured above with son, Andy, was named by Naomi Christensen as the recipient of the 2018 Christensen Elite Award during the Iowa Simmental Association s annual banquet held on February 11, sold by the straw from a number of nationally known bulls including: Conspiracy, Advance, TNT Ever Ready, Static and Game Plan, all owned by VanAernam Simmental Farm. In addition to focusing on growing their herd and advancing the genetics of the Simmental Breed, VSF ISA Annual Meeting Held The annual meeting of the Iowa Simmental Association met in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo on February 10, President Tom Robinson called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Directors in attendance were: Tom Robinson, Nate Ruby, Dustin Ford, Jeff Thompson, Al Johnson, Nate Horman, Denny Cason, Aaron Siek and Sherrie Moore. Also in attendance was Bert Moore, ASA Field representative, and several Iowa members. Absent was Jay Steenhoek. Secretary s report was read. It was moved by Dustin Ford and seconded by Al Johnson to accept the minutes. Motion carried. Treasurer s report was read. It was moved by Nate Horman and seconded by Denny Cason to accept the report. Motion carried. Banquet and Beef Expo Sale details were discussed for the upcoming weekend. Junior Update: President Kiersten Jass; Vice-President Sammi Long; Secretary Grace Greiman. There will be 20 great items up to be auctioned at the banquet for the Junior fundraiser. Expo Junior Show 178 head entered from 154 junior exhibitors. 2 Junior Field Day will be June 2-3, 2018 at the Hansen Ag Center at Iowa State University in Ames. The juniors are offering an online pre-entry option this year. Junior Regionals and Nationals: The North Central Regional will be held in Springfield, IL June 12-16, 2018 and AJSA Junior National Classic is being held in St. Paul, MN July 2-7, Directory/Newsletter: Morgan Wadsworth has retired from doing the newsletter. She has done an excellent job and we thank her for her time and years of service to get the news out to the membership! Mary Lynch has agreed to take over the newsletter responsibilities along with the directory. Discussion opened up to membership on thoughts of going to an online newsletter. The ICA has also expressed interest in having our newsletter tied into their publication. Members expressed opinions on working with other publications saying it had been tried in the past and hadn t worked. It is costly to put the newsletter out and the board is looking at options to help cut costs. It was suggested to go entirely online and offer the option for the printed version to be requested by members if that is what they prefer. ASA Field Rep Bert Moore: Bert spoke briefly on 2018 being the 50th Anniversary of the American Simmental Association with the theme of Embrace the Past Imagine the Future. There are several new programs being implemented! Other: David Haines explained about the educational fund and how it works. It is a separate entity from the ISA board and has its own board of directors to administer it. This is monies left over from hosting junior nationals. David is the current president and the funds are to be used to benefit and enhance the junior program. Requests can be made to them and they will decide what to do. Board Election: Board members who have served 2 terms and going off are Al Johnson, Nate Horman and Jay Steenhoek. Thank you for your years of service. On the nomination ballot are Kenny Scott, Brandon Reck and Dr. Al VanEngen. Dennis Larson moved that nominations cease and accept the unanimous ballot. The motion was seconded by Dustin Ford. Motion carried. Moved by Al Johnson and seconded by Jeff Thompson to adjourn meeting. The board met briefly after the annual meeting and elected the following positions: President Dustin Ford, and Vice-President Jeff Thompson. *Submitted by Sherrie Moore continues to be active in exhibiting beef cattle, which is what founded the operation in the first place. Gale and his wife, Colleen, were both 4-H leaders and Gale volunteered extensively with the Audubon County Fair, serving as Livestock Superintendent for a number of years. He was inducted into the State of Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in The three VanAernam children, Jon, Jill, and Andy were all active in 4-H and FFA. Grandchildren Drew, Jaci and Clayton also have actively exhibited cattle through 4-H, FFA and open shows and when the youngest Ellie is old enough, there s no doubt, she too will carry on that family tradition. Through the breeding operation and exhibiting, the VanAernams have always found it important to promote the Simmental breed and the beef industry in general. The family has been active in the Iowa Simmental Association. Gale was elected to the ISA Board of Directors in 2004 and served as President in 2009, before retiring after two terms. He is currently on the Iowa Beef Breeds Council, where he holds the office of Vice President and will soon assume the role of President. Gale has been a member of the Iowa Cattlemen s Association, Audubon County Cattlemen, American Simmental Association and T-Bone Association for more than 30 years. He is also active with the Audubon County Farm Bureau and Exira Lutheran Church. With the success and growth the VanAernams have seen since that first purchase, back when Simmentals were yellow and white, Gale has always said that the people have been the best part of the cattle operation. We ve gotten the most enjoyment out of the many people we ve met and the many friendships we ve made with quality cattlemen across the country, said Gale. The VanAernam family includes Gale and Colleen; Jon and Jeana; Dan, Jill, Drew and Jaci; Andy, Ashley, Clayton and Elizabeth. The entire family lives in Audubon County. *Submitted by Jill Christensen Below, Gale VanAernam and Naomi Christensen.

3 ISA Field Day General Rules Exhibitors must have health papers in hand at check-in. Tattoos of all animals will be checked in the stalls during check-in, and must match American Simmental Association (ASA) registration. All animals born in 2017 or before must have original* ASA registration papers in hand OR Electronic Papers (ASA Herdbook on your smart phone or tablet).q232 *No copies or photos of registration papers will be allowed - NO exceptions! Pre-entry is recommended, but not required. Pre-entries will close Wednesday, May 30 at 4:00 pm. No animal substitutions to pre-entries will be allowed! We encourage you to preenter so show cards can be filled out and EPDs can be pulled from the ASA Website in advance. Online entry forms are available at: e/1faipqlsdnvj8x8i5aczwdjnuzwrzpr74vjngpmaesl_jypayi3mq1w/ viewform EPDs will be taken electronically from the ASA Website as technology allows. (Secondary option, they will be taken from registration papers. Since EPDs are updated twice a year and may have changed in value for your animal, you may wish to return the certificate to ASA for an update. Please allow plenty of time to receive your papers back by June ) The show committee will break classes as needed. Tie-out will be from your trailers. No bedding will be provided. You are responsible for cleaning up and removing your tie-out bedding and trash. Eligibility will be at the discretion of the ISA, will be final, and cannot be protested. The ISA reserves the right to conduct DNA tests on the champions, reserves, or any animal in the show. Failure to comply with DNA testing will result in immediate expulsion from the show and forfeiture of prizes. No artificial filling of animals will be allowed unless under advice of a licensed, non-owner veterinarian. Anyone caught artificially filling an animal without licensed, non-owner vet approval will be removed from the show. Generators are welcome and encouraged. All generators must run outside of the building. Exhibitors are encouraged to utilize overhead fans if possible. Butt fans are allowed only if they are not excessive and do not infringe on others. Cattle may arrive the morning of June 2 - No earlier! Cattle must be in place by 6:00 pm on June The Hansen Ag Learning Center is on the ISU Campus, which is an Alcohol and Tobacco Free Campus. eral Rules below for more information). Each animal entered will be charged a $10 common bedding fee. NO other bedding will be allowed in the barn. ORIGINAL ASA registration papers in-hand OR Electronic Papers (ASA Herdbook pulled up on your smart phone or tablet). No copies or photos of papers will be allowed. No exceptions! Animal does not have to be in a junior s name to exhibit in this part of the show. Payback will be pro-rated per class from futurity nomination fees. We encourage you to pre-enter so we can prefill show cards and pull EPDs from the ASA website. Sanctioned Futurity Show General Rules Market animals or breeding heifers must have been purchased at an ISA Sanctioned Futurity Sale and either buyer or seller must have paid the $10 entry fee and filled out nomination form to be nominated for this show at the time of purchase. Nomination deadline is May 15 to Sherrie Moore, ISA Secretary/Treasurer. No additional entry fee in this division. (IA Juniors wishing to exhibit their futurity animal in the Junior show must pay the applicable Junior Show Entry Fee and comply with the rules for that show (refer to Junior Show Gen- Futurity Market Animals Shown by weight. Must be 50% or higher Simmental. Market animals must be born after Jan 1, Champion Futurity Market Animal will receive $250 cash and reserve will receive $150 cash. Junior Foundation & High Percent Heifers Shown by birth date. Heifers must have been born between Sept 1, 2016 and Dec 31, Foundation - Must be registered 1/2 to 7/8 Simmental. High % - Must be registered 7/8 or higher Simmental. Top ten heifers will be selected in both divisions. Futurity Foundation & High Percent Heifers Shown by birth date. Foundation - Must be registered 1/2-7/8 Simmental. High % - Must e registered 7/8 or higher Simmental. Heifers must have been born between Sept 1, 2016 and Dec 31, Champion Foundation Futurity Heifer will receive $500 cash and reserve will receive $250 cash. Champion High Percent Futurity Heifer will receive $500 cash and reserve will receive $250 cash. Junior Market Animals Shown by weight. Market animals must be 1/2 (50%) or more Simmental. Market animals must be born after Jan 1, Top five market animals will be selected., y a D d l F ie, y t i r u t Fu w o h S r o & Juni ding is allowed in the barn. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. Junior Show General Rules Junior Show is open to all members of the IJSA who have not reached their 22nd birthday prior to Jan 1, This show is sanctioned by the IJBBA. All rules and membership in the IJBBA program apply for receiving points and year-end awards. Animal s Registration must be in the junior s name, immediate family, or family farm name that the junior is an authorized member of (through ASA). $40 Entry Fee for pre-entered animals; $60 Day-of-Entry Fee per animal due at check-in (includes common bedding fee). NO other bed- Foundation & High Percent Cow-Calf Pairs Foundation - Cow must be registered 1/2 to 7/8 Simmental. High % - Cow must be registered 7/8 or higher Simmental. Calf at side in either division must be 50% or higher Simmental. Champion and reserve will be selected in both divisions. Prospect Heifer & Bull Calves Shown by birth date. Must be 50% or higher Simmental. If calf is not registered, Dam s registration paper must be furnished to check breed percentage and proper ownership. Dam s registration paper must be in Junior s name, immediate family, or family farm name that the junior is an authorized member of (through ASA). All prospect calves must have been born between Jan 1, 2018 and May 1, Heifers and bulls/steers will show in separate divisions. Champion and Reserve will be selected in both divisions. Junior Bulls Shown by birth date. All bulls must be 50% or higher Simmental. All bulls must be born after Jan 1, Bulls must have registration papers at check-in. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected. Showmanship No Entry Fee. Senior Division - Ages as of Jan 1, Junior Division - Ages 13 and under as of Jan 1, First Timer Division - Youth must be first time exhibitor at the ISA Junior Field Day (may also show in Junior or Senior division for IJBBA points). Awards for Champion and Reserve Champion will be presented in each of the three above divisions. Pee-Wee Division - Must be of Novice Age (under 8 as of Jan 1, 2018), not showing at Field Day, and line up own animal to show. Will show after other age divisions, no winners will be selected, but may receive something for participating. The goal of this 3 division is to gain experience.

4 2018 IJSA Fundraiser Auction a Success 2018 AJSA Classic Rule Changes & Information - Added Bred & Owned Bull Show - Added Genetic Evaluation Quiz (now must compete in 4 of the 5 educational contests to participate in showmanship and exhibit cattle) - Regional Classic - Must choose between Bred & Owned Show OR Owned Show, cannot show in both. Will receive equal and full awards, recognition and points. - Service project for National Classic is Keystone s Community Service Food Shelves we will be collecting quality, healthy canned goods to stock their shelves - Entry is again through ASA s Herdbook (membership and registration database) Classic Dates & Locations: North Central Regional ~ June 12-16, Springfield, Illinois South Central Regional ~ June 13-16, Fayetteville, Arkansas Eastern Regional ~ June 20-23, West Springfield, Massachusetts Western Regional ~ June 20-23, Yreka, California National Classic ~ July 2-7, St. Paul, Minnesota AJSA Regional and National Classic 4 entries should open soon. - Regional Classic early entries close Monday, May 7; Late entries close May 14 (Registration fees will double between May 7, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 14, 4:30 pm) - National Classic early entries close Monday, May 14; Late entries close May 21 (Registration fees will double between May 14, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 21, 4:30 pm) Any questions can be directed to ASA Director of Youth Development, Rachel Endecott, or rendecott@simmgene.com. Please read more about these new rules on the AJSA website at **To access the Classic entry form, a junior will be required to login with their AJSA membership number and password. Following login, the entry system will pull animals from the registry. If the junior is not an owner or authorized representative on the intended animal's pedigree, the entry system will not allow the entry. Members are encouraged to renew or apply for AJSA membership and process animal registrations early. Anyone who waits until the office is closed on the day of the deadline, and has an issue with a membership or animal registration will not be able to enter the show. The Iowa Junior Simmental Association is one of the largest and strongest state junior associations in the nation. The continued support of donors, breeders, bidders and buyers at the annual junior fundraising auction helps provide scholarships and helps fund junior activities throughout the year. Over $4,000 was raised at this year s annual auction from the following sales: A Farmhouse Rules wall hanging was donated by K Bar M Livestock (Kyle and Morgan Wadsworth), and was purchased by Dustin Ford for $100. A vodka basket was donated by Siek Show Cattle (Jason and Stacy Siek), and was purchased by E Lise Bracker and Steph DeCap for $100. Five units of CLRS Dividend 405D semen was donated by Prairie State Select Sires and was purchased by the Greiman Brothers for $50. A Farm Boys are Cuter in Iowa sign was donated by Naomi Christensen and purchased by Al Johnson for $1 A show supply bucket was donated by R & B Feeds (Beth McDermott) and was purchased by Fitzsimmons Simmental for $150. A pair of Dry Shod boots were donated by Muir Embroidery and purchased by Kyle Wadsworth for $100. A Welcome to Our Barn upright wooden sign was donated by Reck Bros N Sons Genetic Advantage Sale and was purchased by Jon Schaben for $150. The book Before the Banner, by Jon Gevelinger was donated by the DeCap family and purchased by Scottland Genetics for $40. Blazed Reflections, an Artist Proof #5 print by CJ Brown, was donated by the Iowa Junior Simmental Association and purchased by Tom Robinson for $37 A 2x5 black and white ad in the Midwest Marketer was donated by Tom Rooney and purchased by Scottland Genetics for $200. A stadium chair with legs (including embroidery), was donated by Muir Embroidery and purchased by Scottland Genetics for $7 A handmade wooden barn made by Stan Greiman was donated by GSJG Cattle (Matt & Angie Greiman Family), and purchased by Doug Wenell for $650. A Show Ring Ready glamour basket was donated by Jessica Wegner, Independent Sales Director and Grandview Cattle Company (Jeff Wiarda family) and purchased by Matt Bracker for $20. A second Farm Boys are Cuter in Iowa sign was donated by Naomi Christensen and purchase by Gina Sorenson for $10. A 50-pack of roping gloves (including artwork) was donated by Muir Embroidery and purchased by Vagert Cattle Company for $100. A half page color ad in Livestock Plus was donated by Mike Sorenson and purchased by Drake Simmental for $800. A Life is Better on the Farm wall hanging was donated by Siek Show Cattle (Jason & Stacy Siek), and purchased by Ruby Cattle Company for $17 A wine, cheese, and ISU summer sausage basket was donated by Bracker Cattle Matt & E Lise Bracker family), and was purchased by Moody Farms for $110. Five units of HPF Optimizer A512 semen were donated by Prairie State Select Sires, and purchased by Fitzsimmons Simmental for $100. A My Barn, My Rules sign was donated by Naomi Christensen and purchased by Sammi Long for $13 The Swiss Simmental Bell was donated back again this year by the Rung-Out Syndicate and purchased to be held again by the Rung-Out Syndicate for $950. A total of $4,405 was raised to support the Iowa Junior Simmental Association. Members of the IJSA wish to extend their thanks to all those who participated in the auction by donating, bidding, or buying. The support is appreciated! ISA Queen Crowned Julianna Wise was announced as the 2018 Iowa Simmental Association Queen during the annual banquet on February 11, 2018.

5 Iowa Simmental Memorial Scholarship Requirements: All applications must be mailed to the Iowa Simmental Association s current President by May 15, 2018 (2018 ISA President is Dustin Ford, 1930 Ginkgo Ave, West Chester, IA 52359) Applicants must provide or meet the following criteria: - Must be a senior in high school who plans to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited school in the fall of 2018, or a post high school student who plans on attending a 2 or 4-year accredited school in the fall of Must have been a paid Iowa Junior Simmental Association member for at least the last two years. - Must complete the below application and additional requirements (application also available for download on the ISA website ) - Must be present Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018 to participate in an oral interview. (If this does not work with your schedule please contact Dustin to arrange another time) The winners of the Iowa Simmental Memorial Scholarship will be announced during the Iowa Simmental Field Day Show and awarded the money during our Annual Iowa Simmental Banquet at the Iowa Beef Expo in February Winners must also send proof of enrollment in the accredited school order to receive the scholarship money. Upon receiving this enrollment verification, the scholarship money will be given to the recipients at the Banquet. Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Name: Age: Date: Complete Address: Phone Number: County of Residence: Birth Date: Parents' Name(s): Number of Years IJSA Member: High School Name, City: Check (and complete) only one of the following options: I am currently a high school senior planning to enroll at and pursue a degree in. OR I am currently enrolled at, majoring in and expect to graduate in. Please attach additional pages along with high school/college transcripts that address the following scholarship selection criteria: Academic Record - Identify any special academic activities or awards. Describe your future career plans, and what has influenced you to select that major at this stage of your education. Community Involvement - Community & School Activities. Simmental Involvement: A. Participation in livestock events--including accomplishments or recognition. B. Membership and Involvement with Iowa Junior Simmental Association. Letter of Recommendation - Submit a letter from a teacher, 4-H/FFA instructor, pastor, or community leader that discusses your qualifications for this scholarship. Write an essay (400 words or less) on what you enjoy about being involved with the Simmental Breed, or on what factors influenced you to own Simmental cattle. Please send all completed material to current ISA President: Dustin Ford, 1930 Ginkgo Ave, West Chester, IA

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7 Nominations to Become a State Sanctioned Sale are Due by May 15 Dates to Remember... (Some dates & times are tentative, please check with organizers to be sure) Spring 2018: April 1 AJSA Regional & National Classic entries available at April 5 Iowa Simmental Futurity & Junior Show pre-entries open ($40 Pre-Entry, $60 enter on Saturday) at uoidmfl71va5h5lk2 Jan. 15 April 15 Steers Born during this time eligible for AJSA Steer Profitability Competition (SPC) May 7 AJSA Regional Classic First Entry & Ownership Deadline (Registration fees will double between May 7, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 14, 4:30 pm) May 14 AJSA Regional Classic Final Entry & Ownership Deadline (Double Entry Fee) May 14 - AJSA National Classic Entry & Ownership Deadline (Double after this date till 5/21) (Registration fees will double between May 14, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 21, 4:30 pm). May 15 ISA Memorial Scholarship Applications Due to ISA President May 15 Bronze Merit Award Applications Due to ISA President May 21 AJSA National Classic Final Entry & Ownership Deadline (Double Entry Fee) May 30 IJSA Field Day Show Pre- Entries close ($40 Pre-Entry, $60 enter on Saturday) Summer 2018: June 1 Silver & Gold Merit Award Applications due (must return via to ajsa@simmgene.com) June 1 AJSA Trustee Applications Due to ASA June 1 AJSA Photography, Interview Contest Entries Due to ASA June 1 Peter Courtney Scholarship for The Summit Leadership Conference due to AJSA June 2-3 ISA Field Day/ Futurity Show/ IJSA Junior Show June 15 The Simmental Today Newsletter Deadline for July issue- Items due to Mary Lynch marylynch79@gmail.com June AJSA North Central Regional Classic Lead the Breed (Springfield, IL) June AJSA South Central Regional Classic Where the Sun Sets on Greatness (Fayetteville, AR) June AJSA Eastern Regional Classic Boots & Banners (West Springfield, MA) June AJSA Western Regional This is the last chance to be a part of the 2018 Iowa Futurity Program. For a $200 fee, Iowa breeders or sale groups can be part of this program. Nominations are due May 15th! The animals are eligible for the futurity show at the 2018 ISA Field Day in June if entry fees are paid. Money from the sale entry fees and animal nominations are paid back in premiums at the show. If you are interested in being a part of the Iowa Futurity Classic Simmentals in the Siskiyous (Yreka, CA) July 1 Iowa Beef Heifer Award Due to Iowa Cattlemen s Association July 1 ASA Annual Service Fee Due July 1 Deadline for Iowa State Fair Beef Cattle Entries July 1 Deadline for The Summit Leadership Conference Registration July 8 Tentative late deadline for Iowa State Fair Beef Cattle Entries (Will be charged late fee) July 2-7 AJSA National Classic Chillin : Coolest Show in the Nation (Saint Paul, MN)- - During Nationals National Classic Herdsman of the year applications Due - AJSA Annual Service Project Food Drive Keystone s Community Service Food Shelves July Summit Leadership Conference Fall 2018: August 1 Deadline for ISA Directory Photo contest submissions to Mary Lynch (voting at ISA booth during the Iowa State Fair) August 9-19 Iowa State Fair FFA Cattle Shows Beef of Merit, Breeding Cattle (Outdoor Arena) 4-H Cattle Shows Showmanship, Breeding Heifers, Market Steers (All in Pavilion) Open Simmental Check/Weighin, Exhibitor/Member Meal, Open Simmental Show Bull Show- Friday Afternoon (Outdoor Arena) Female Show- Saturday (Pavilion) Mid-August Deadline for Ak-Sar- Ben Entries (check dates at your County Extension Office) August ASA Fall Focus Educational Symposium Bozeman, MT September 28 AJSA Steer Profitability Competition (SPC) Entry Deadline, Forms available online September AkSarBen Market Beef & Breeding Heifer shows- Grand Island, NE (New Location) October American Royal Livestock Shows- Kansas City, MO (Simmental Jr & Open shows are typically toward the end of the event) November 1 Iowa Foundation Heifer Program App. Due to Iowa Beef Breeds Council Rep Butch Neumeyer (Only for 7th Graders See Iowa Beef Expo or IJBBA Website for more info) October 31 November 16 NAILE- Louisville, KY (Simmental shows/ contact Sherrie Moore, ISA Executive Secretary/ Treasurer Sanctioned Sales included: Buckles & Banners Sale, Gerdes Cattle Co & Guests; Buildin A Brand, Sandeen, Drake & Guests; Hawkeye Simmental Group Production Sale; Heartland Simmentals Performance with Class Sale, Tom & Kirk Lynch; Iowa Beef Expo Mark of Genetic Excellence Sale; Ruby Cattle Co. Livin the Dream Production Sale; Midwest Made Sale, JS Simmentals & Guests; North Central Simmental Group Fall Classic Sale; Select Showcase Simmental Group Sale; and Southwest Simmental Group Spring Production Sale. New directors for Junior and Senior Boards 2018 Junior Officers & Board of Directors, from left to right: Julianna Wise, director; Joshua Hilby, director; Cody Long, director; Sammi Long, Vice-President; Cade Bracker, director; Landon Siek, director; Kiersten Jass, President; and Grace Greiman, Secretary. Absent from photo are directors Maggie Maas and Tyler Loudon Senior Officers & Board of Directors, from left to right: Dustin Ford, newly elected 2018 ISA President; Denny Cason, director; Aaron Siek, director; Kenny Scott, newly nominated 2018 director; Sherrie Moore, ISA Executive Secretary/Treasurer; Nate Ruby, director; Jeff Thompson, recently re-elected ISA Vice-President; Brandon Reck, newly nominated 2018 director; and Tom Robinson, outgoing ISA President. Absent from photo is newly nominated 2018 director Dr. Al VanEngen. Summit Leadership Conference The Summit is a youth leadership members have attended past Summits conference that the AJSA co-hosts and can tell you they ve met a lot of with the American Junior Gelbvieh new friends and had fun! and Shorthorn Associations. The AJSA is looking forward to The Summit Leadership Conference, July in Fort Worth, Texas. "Like" their Facebook page for updated information. Entries are currently open and close July 1 at Juniors do not have to be a member of a specific breed Association; any Only 100 juniors are accepted, sale approximately 11/13 to 11/16) so those interested are youth interested in the Beef Industry are welcome! Many current IJSA encouraged to enter early! 7

8 Iowa Simmental Association c/o Mary C. Lynch th Street New Hampton, IA Return Service Requested Presorted Standard US POSTAGE PAID Montezuma, IA PERMIT NO. 30 Iowa Junior Field Day Information Enclosed! A note from the President... Hello Simmental Enthusiasts, Well, another Iowa Beef Expo has come and gone and I want to take a moment to thank all who helped to make our 2018 IA Simmental Banquet and our 48th Mark of Genetic Excellence Sale a true success. What we all have much to feel proud of as Simmental breeders is the fact that even in different economic conditions in the cattle market, Simmental genetics have once again remained in high demand to breeders across the country. We sold an incredible 115 lots with an average of $3420. In terms of numbers, Angus had the 2nd highest total lots sold at 84 with an average of $3,667. In the Jr. Show, Simmental exhibitors showed up in force with easily the most numbers represented for any breed and the quality indicative of what Iowa Simmental breeders are known for. It is going to be a fun year for many of our junior exhibitors. As you know, this year the Sr. Board decided to try some8 thing new by holding the ban- quet at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in an effort to make attendance more convenient for those consigning cattle and attending the sale. We are always open to feedback and opinions so please feel free to offer up suggestions for improvement on both the sale and the banquet to our board members. A special thank you to Tom and Laura Robinson for all of your effort in organizing the banquet details as a tremendous amount of effort went into this new venue. Most of you know Tom passed on the gavel as President this year and I would like to thank Tom for the past few years of his leadership for the Sr. Board and the IA Simmental Association membership. Although the ICA Bull Test sales are not fully completed, the Simmental breed has been well represented this spring in these sales with top tier on test performance, scan data and EPD s that once again demonstrate to commercial producers the value of Sim Genetics. We want to hear from you so please let us know how we as a board can better serve our membership in the promotion of the Simmental breed. Best Regards, Dustin Wadsworth is Junior Supporter of the Year The 2017 Iowa Junior Supporter of the Year was awarded to M o r g a n Wadsworth at the Iowa Beef Expo banquet. Morgan has been a junior a d v is e r for many years and spends countless hours coordinating activities for our junior kids. She always has IJSA and its members at the core of Morgan Wadsworth decisions that she makes to help move the organization forward. Her dedication to the organization is very appreciated and shouldn t go unnoticed. Congratulations on an honor well deserved. *Submitted by Regina Long