Volume 7, Issue 2 April, 2012

Circulation To 750+ Iowa ASA, ISA, AJSA, & IJSA Simmental Members

Editor: Joyce Williams

TheSimmental Today a p r o j e c t o f t h e I o w a S i m m e n t a l A s s o c i a t i o n

2012 Christensen Elite Award Winner

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ATTENTION JUNIORS ~~ SAVE THE DATE ~~ JOIN THE FUN!Iowa Junior Simmental Field Day and Futurity Show ~ June 2 & 3 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Indianola

The recipient of the Christensen Award this year, Phil Schooley, is a true and long-time supporter of the Simmental breed and the cattle industry in general. His wife, Deb, of 45 years is his biggest fan. They are the parents of 3 children, Gregory, Susan and James. They have 6 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. A quote from Deb “We have the best daughter and son-in-laws there could ever be.” Phil graduated from UNI in Cedar Falls and was star quar-terback during his college years. After graduation he received a call from the Philadelphia Eagles wanting him to try out for the quarterback position. He did, much out of shape, but they liked what they saw and wanted him to stay and get in shape after which he would be in line for the quarterback position. He was about 4th or 5th down the totem pole. However, he was eager to get on with his dream job, that being the owner of a sale barn. Every time another quarterback would start he would say, “Well, I’d be the 3rd quarterback now then the 2nd one and finally he would say “hummmm wonder if I would have been there now.” Oh, well he has never been sorry to be helping the cattle industry – his dream come true. He and his wife Deb bought the Bloomfield Livestock Market. He is a self-made auctioneer, never going to auction school. You can now find him auctioneering at many Iowa livestock auctions, the ICA bull sales and many Midwest purebred production sales. He has been crying the Iowa Beef Expo Simmental Sale since 1994. Sometimes you’ll even find him “crying” in the aisles. Congratulations Phil!

Iowa Junior Simmental Board

Back row, left to right: Brandon Reck, Kyle Ruth, Vice President Nick Fitzsimmons, and Trey Jass.Front row, left to right: Margaret Edler, Secretary, Katie Ruth, President, Tyler Long, Tyler Espenschied, and Cody Long.Not present for picture: Becca Miller.IJBBA Representatives: Tyler Long and Nick Fitzsimmons.

Iowa Senior Simmental Board

Back row, left to right: Vice President, Al Johnson, Jay Steenhoek, Kirk Lynch, Craig Kaisand, Andy VanAernam, and Eric Gerdes.Front row, left to right: Exec. Secretary, Harold Williams, President, Tammy Heaton, Jason VerPloeg, and Nate Hor-man.

Left to right:Naomi Christensen, Phil and Deb Schooley

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Welcome New ISA Members!! ~ The following individuals have recently joined the Iowa Simmental Association:

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2012 Iowa Simmental Royalty

Mikayla of Albia was chosen Queen for 2012 and Paige of Blakesburg was chosen Prin-cess. Look for our Royalty at all Simmental events. Congrat-ulations Girls!

Left to right: Paige Reck, Mikayla VandenBerg

Eric Arthur of Mason City, Flint Drake of Dubuque, Leon Greiner of Keota, Kenny & Tammy Scott of Okaloosa, Jay & Dani Steenhoek of Maxwell, Kurt Steinbromm of Meynard, Ron Tjaden of Monticello, and Jon Weaver of Onawa.Welcome to our Iowa Simmental family!

New ASA Members from Iowa ~ Bormann Cattle Co. of Bancroft, Simon Garbes of New Hartford, Thad Espenscheid of Traer, Lauren Robinson of Coggon, Radakovich Cattle Co. of Earlham, Jacobson Cattle Co. of McCallsburg, Witt Cattle Co. of Arcadia, Brad Ewing of Cincinnati, Dana Stock Farms of Clarksville, GMC Cattle of Larchwood, Jeremy Walter of Farragut, Kabela Bros Cattle of West Branch, Mill Creek Farm of Alta, Phil Fevold of Farn-hamville, Raelynn Huff of Winfield, Spring Valley Farms of Castalia, and Zitelman Livestock of Strawberry Point. We would welcome you to join our state association!

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Attention all Simmental Shuterbugs!Do you want to see YOUR photo on the cover of the 2013 Iowa Simmental Directory? Here’s your chance! Photos need to be a high-resolution digital photo to fit in the directory cover window (approxi-mately 6” x 7”). Photos can be 4-color or black and white. All photos that meet the clarity requirements for printing will be voted on at the 2012 Iowa State Fair Simmental Booth. The photo with the most votes will be used for the 2013 directory and the photo will become the property of the Iowa Sim-mental Association. Please submit your photos to Kellie Carolan at kellie.a.carolan@gmail.com by August 1.

CHANGE IN FUTURITY RULE An individual breeder can pay a sanction fee of $200 and nominate any animal they own and sell private treaty or at a non-sanctioned sale (ex. National Sale in Denver, etc.) All nominations are due May 1.

The annual Iowa Simmental events that took place at the Iowa Beef Expo on the weekend of February 11, 2012 were bigger and better than ever. Saturday morning 123 head of Simmental cattle were checked in. The juniors met for their annual meeting in the afternoon, as did the senior association. Sunday morning the Queen contest was held and the parade of sale animals took place at 1:00. A delicious buffet banquet was served to approximately 150 individuals on Sunday evening. Honored guests included: the Bob Finch Family of Ames, IA. Bob was recently awarded the prestigious ASA Golden Book Award at the annual ASA Chairman’s Reception in Denver. The Finch family has been involved in the Simmental business for many years and Bob is very deserving of this award.

Also honored were Larry and Carol Drake of Cen-terville as they were to receive the 2012 Iowa Seed-stock Producer of the year at the Iowa Beef Expo. Drake Simmentals have been long-time supporters of all Iowa Simmental activities. Congratulations Larry & Carol from the Iowa Simmental Association. Other guests included Ed Creason, ASA fieldman of OK, Kelly Schmidt of MN, Larry Martin of IL, Greg Miller of WI, and Van Nedig of NE. Plaques were presented to outgoing board members, Gerald Schorg of Remsen, Rob Long of Creston, and Donald Onstot of Carlisle. Kyle Ruth recognized C.J. Brown, well known cattle artist, as being the Iowa Junior Simmental Supporter of the Year. Phil Schooley of Bloomfield, long-time auctioneer of the Iowa Simmental Beef Expo Sale was presented the Christensen Elite Award. Phil has been an ISA supporter for many years and is a very deserving individual to receive this award. Naomi Christensen presented the award. Congratulations Phil. Allison Junck of Hinton and Chelsey VandenBerg of Albia were awarded the Iowa Memorial Scholarship. Kiley Elder of Pella, out-going Simmental queen presented the royalty for 2012. Queen, Mikayla Van-denBerg of Albia and Princess Pagie Reck of Blakes-burg. Several juniors from across the state received awards for exhibiting champion Simmentals at their local county fairs. The evening ended with an auction of the 2013 ISA Directory pages and a lively junior auction. The Simmental bell sold to the Rung-Out Syndicate for a record $1,200. The Simmental Sale starting at 11:30 was the climax to the event filled weekend with the sale grossing over $468,000.

2012 Expo Activities

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Expo Activities, cont.

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ISA March 2012 Treasurer’s ReportTotal Assets December 2011 ....................................$25,386.05Total Receipts ...........................................................$13,669.64Total to Account For ................................................$39,055.69Total Expenses .........................................................$15,945.16Total Assets March, 2012 ........................................ $23,110.53

~ Futurity Sales Completed for 2011 ~

There have been 80+ animals nominated for the futurity show that will be held in conjunction with the Iowa Junior Field Day, June 2 & 3 in Indianola, IA. It is our hope to see the animals purchased at those sponsoring sales at the junior show. If you would like to be a part of this program in the future, please get in touch with Harold Williams. Thanks again to sponsors of this program. See previous page for a change in the 2012-13 futurity program rules.

“Mark of Genetic Excellence” - Beef ExpoFebruary 13, 2012

Congratulations Expo Simmental consignors! It was an overflow crowd to bid on the outstanding offering of cattle. Group Average 61 Bulls $4,19114 Bred Females $5,11148 Open Females $2,7104 Genetic Lots $2,688

High Selling Bull Lot #20 Fitz Swag Y601 - $15,000

MR NLC Upgrade x Fitz Pol Fantasia

Consignor: Nick Ftizsimmons/Fitz-simmons Simmen-tal of Vail

Buyer: LaMar Farms of Radcliffe, IA

SVF Steel Force x Long’s Miss Sweets

Consignor: Cody Long/Long’s Sim-mentals of Creston

Buyer: Tim & Tyler Loudon of Creston, IA

High Selling Bred Female Lot #86 Long’s Miss Sweet Treat - $17,000

SouthWest Simmental Group SaleFebruary 26, 2012

Great Sale -- Big Crowd -- Good Weather -- Buyers from 9 states.Group Average35 Bulls $3,69364 Bred Females $3,50514 Open Females $2,017

High Selling Bull Lot #26 was Fitz Pol Brock Y988 - $7,750. He is a Fitz Pol Boxcar x Fitz Pol Mystieq.Consignor: Fitzsimmons Simmentals of VailBuyer: Terry Oliver of Quinton, OK.

High Selling Bred Female Lot #99 was VS Miss Maximus W9506 - $8,250. She is a Maximus x GG Blackcap. Consignor: Vogt Simmentals of DenisonBuyer: Adam Pryor of Woodbine, IA.

High Selling Open Female Lot #115 was Juncks 45Y - $4,000. She is a Triple C Invasion R47K x Juncks 45S.Consignor: Juncks Simmentals of Sioux CityBuyer: Jon Weaver of Onawa, IA.

High Selling Open Female Lot #95 LS Savannah - $5,750SVF/NJC Built Right x TCT 26K

Consignor: Lead-ers Simmentals of Underwood

Buyer: Mala-kowsky Family DNA Simmentals of Hartland, MN~~~~

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2012 IOWA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION FUTURITY SHOW

AND IOWA JUNIOR SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION FIELD DAY June 2-3, 2012 Warren County Fairgrounds, Indianola Judge: Craig Steck

Sponsored by the Iowa Simmental Association (ISA) and Iowa Junior Simmental Association (IJSA)

For more information contact: Kellie Carolan, IJSA Advisor at 641-751-0737

or Harold Williams, ISA Secretary-Treasurer at 641-344-4786.

Schedule of Events Saturday, June 2

1 p.m. ISA senior board meeting 3 p.m. IJSA Skill-A-Thon & Contest Samples 4 p.m. IJSA junior meeting and IJSA family cookout 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Entry & check in for all heifers, cow-calf pairs,

prospect calves, steers and bulls*

Sunday, June 3

10 a.m. ISA Junior Show

*Check in times are final, there will be absolutely no re-weighs, late or early entries.

Show Order Iowa Simmental Association Futurity Show

Futurity market animals Futurity foundation heifers Futurity high % heifers

Iowa Junior Simmental Field Day Show Market animals Foundation heifers High % heifers Iowa Simmental Scholarships Foundation cow-calf pairs High % cow-calf pairs 2012 prospect heifer calves, bull calves

Junior bulls Senior showmanship and junior showmanship

Iowa Junior Simmental Field Day General Rules

1. Iowa Junior Simmental Show is open to all members of the IJSA who have not reached their 22nd birthday prior to Jan. 1, 2012. Others may join that day for $10.

2. No pre-entry required. 3. Tattoos will be checked when the animal is entered. 4. Exhibitors must have health papers in hand at check-in.

5. Females, bulls and steers born in 2011 must have ORIGINAL

registration papers from the ASA. No exceptions! 6. Registration paper must be in the junior’s name, immediate

family, or farm name that the junior is an authorized member of. 7. EPDs will be taken directly from the registration papers on all

registered animals. 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 in

order to receive your papers back by June 2. 8. The show committee will break classes as needed. 9. Entry fee is $25 per animal at check in. 10. Each animal will be charged a common bedding fee. NO other

bedding will be allowed in the barns. 11. Tie-out bedding will not be provided. Please bring your own

bedding. You are also responsible for cleaning-up your tie-out bedding.

12. Iowa Junior Simmental Show is sanctioned by the IJBBA. All rules and membership in the sanctioning program apply for receiving points and year-end awards.

13. Eligibility will be at the discretion of the Iowa Simmental Association, will be final, and cannot be protested.

14. The Iowa Simmental Association reserves the right to conduct DNA tests on the champions, reserves or any other animal in the show. Failure to comply with DNA testing will result in immediate expulsion from the show and forfeiture of prizes.

15. 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.

16. Generators are welcome outside of the buildings. 17. Exhibitors are encouraged to utilize overhead fans if possible. Butt

fans are allowed only if they are not excessive and do not infringe on other exhibitors.

18. Cattle must be in place by 7 p.m. on June 2. Cattle may arrive on June 1.

Junior Market Animals

1. Shown by weight. 2. Market animals must be 1/2 (50%) or higher Simmental. 3. Market animals must be born after Jan. 1, 2011. 4. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 5. Top five (5) market animals will be selected.

Junior Foundation Heifer

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. Heifers must have been born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31,

2011. 3. Must be registered 50%-74% Simmental.

4. EPDs and weight per day of age will be made available to the judge to be used at his/her discretion.

5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 6. Top five (5) foundation heifers will be selected.

Junior High Percent Heifer

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. Heifers must have been born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31,

2011. 3. Must be registered 3/4 (75%) or higher Simmental. 4. EPDs and weight per day of age will be made available to the

judge to be used at his/her discretion. 5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees.

6. Top ten (10) heifers will be selected.

Foundation Cow-Calf Pair

1. Cows must have been born on or after Sept. 1, 2000. (1st year there

were Foundation heifers) 2. Must be registered 50% - 74% Simmental. 3. Calves in this division must be 50% or higher Simmental. 4. EPDs will be made available to the judge to be used at his/her

discretion. 5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 6. Champion and reserve will be selected.

High Percent Cow-Calf Pair

1. Any cow-calf pair is eligible to show, if the cow is a registered 3/4 (75%) or higher Simmental.

2. EPDs will be made available to the judge to be used at his/her discretion.

3. Paybacks will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 4. Champion and reserve will be selected.

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It will soon be State Fair time so let’s get geared up to make it the largest cattle breed show at the State Fair and surrounding areas! Entry deadline is July 1st. Entries will be online at www.iowastatefair.org and rules will also be online. Simmental arrival is Thursday, Aug 16. Show day is Saturday the 18th starting at 7:30. Plan to attend. Watch for more details on activities in the July Newsletter. August 9 - 19, 2012

Prospect Heifer Calves

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. Must be 50% or higher Simmental. 3. 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 a farm name that the junior is an authorized member of.

4. All heifers must have been born between Jan. 1, 2012 and May 1, 2012.

5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 6. Champion and reserve selected.

Prospect Bull Calves

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. Must be 50% blood or higher Simmental. 3. 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 a farm name that the

junior is an authorized member of. 4. Must have been born between Jan. 1, 2012 and May 1, 2012. 5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 6. Champion and reserve will be selected.

Junior Bulls

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. All bulls must be 7/8 (87.5%) or higher Simmental. 3. All bulls must be born after Jan. 1, 2011. 4. Bulls born prior to Jan. 1, 2012 must have registration papers.

5. EPDs, weight and/or weight per day of age will be made available to the judge to use at his/her discretion.

6. Payback will be pro-rated per class from entry fees. 7. Champion and reserve will be selected

Senior and Junior Showmanship

1. No Entry Fee 2. Junior division is 14 and under as of Jan. 1, 2012. 3. Senior division is 15-21 as of Jan. 1, 2012. 4. A committee will do judging during the initial classes. 5. Selected show persons will come back for a final round. These

persons will be announced periodically throughout the show. 6. Awards for champion and reserve in both junior and senior

divisions will be presented.

Iowa Simmental Association Futurity Show

General Rules

1. Market animals or heifers must have been purchased at an Iowa Simmental sanctioned sale and either buyer or seller must have

made entries for this show at the time of purchase. 2. No entry fee in this division. (Junior exhibitors wishing to

exhibit their futurity market animal or heifer in the junior steer show must pay a $25 entry fee and comply with the rules for that show).

3. Tattoos will be checked when the animal is entered. 4. Exhibitors must have health papers in hand at check-in. 5. ORIGINAL registration papers from the ASA. No exceptions!

Animal does not have to be in a junior’s name to exhibit in this part of the show.

6. EPDs will be taken directly from the registration papers on all registered animals. 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 in order to receive your papers back by June 2.

7. The show committee will break classes as needed.

8. Each animal will be charged a common bedding fee. NO other bedding will be allowed in the barns.

9. Tie-out bedding will not be provided. Please bring your own bedding. You are also responsible for cleaning-up your tie-out bedding.

10. Eligibility will be at the discretion of the Iowa Simmental Association, will be final, and cannot be protested.

11. The Iowa Simmental Association reserves the right to conduct

DNA tests on the champions, reserves or any other animal in the show. Failure to comply with DNA testing will result in immediate expulsion from the show and forfeiture of prizes.

12. 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.

13. Generators are welcome outside of the buildings.

14. Exhibitors are encouraged to utilize overhead fans if possible. Butt fans are allowed only if they are not excessive and do not infringe on other exhibitors.

15. Cattle must be in place by 7 p.m. on June 2. Cattle may arrive on June 1.

Futurity Market Animals

1. Shown by weight. 2. Must be registered 1/2 (50%) or higher Simmental. 3. Market animals must be born after Jan. 1, 2011. 4. Payback will be pro-rated per class from futurity nomination

fees.

5. Champion futurity market animal will receive $250 cash and reserve will receive $150 cash.

Futurity Foundation Heifers

1. Shown by birthdates.

2. Must be registered 50%-74% Simmental. 3. Heifers must have been born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Dec.

31, 2011. 4. EPDs and weight per day of age will be made available to the

judge to be used at his/her discretion. 5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from futurity nomination

fees. 6. Champion futurity foundation heifer will receive $250 cash

and reserve will receive $150 cash.

Futurity High Percent Heifers

1. Shown by birthdate. 2. Must be registered 3/4 (75%) or higher Simmental.

3. Heifers must have been born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011.

4. EPDs and weight per day of age will be made available to the judge to be used at his/her discretion.

5. Payback will be pro-rated per class from futurity nomination fees.

6. Champion futurity heifer will receive $500 cash and reserve will receive $250 cash.

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ISA March Board Meeting Notes

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The March 3, 2012 meeting of the Iowa Simmental Association was called to order by president, Tammy Heaton. Directors present were Al Johnson, Andy Van-Aernam, Eric Gerdes, Kirk Lynch, Jay Steenhoek, Jason VerPloeg, and Nate Horman. Kellie Carolan, junior advi-sor was also present. Absent was Craig Kaisand. Secretary & treasurer reports were read and approved. Kellie Carolan’s report on junior activities included new officers, president, Tyler Long, vice president, Nick Fitzsimmons and secretary Katie Ruth. Approximately 120 members in IJSA. Junior auction at the banquet brought in $3,570 on 13 items. The rung-out syndicate garnished $1,200, which was a record. The junior board plans to discuss the future of county awards due to lack of participation. The junior Simmental show at the Expo had 45 foundation females, 47 high percentage females and 15 steers. There were approximately 150 meals served at the ISA annual banquet in February. There were 5 junior comp and 39 adult comp meals served. Tammy is reviewing banquet facilities and negotiating with other establish-ments for next year. Other board business included: Phil Schooley will auction the 2013 Simmental Beef Expo sale. Offer Larry Martin Cattle Sales of Illinois a 2013 contract at 2% commission (same as in the past). Change the last sentence of Expo Simmental Sale rule #27 to read. “All females must be 50% or higher sired by an ASA registered sire. “ Add an Expo sale rule that “all consignors will be required to purchase 1 banquet ticket.” A list of board activities was reviewed and committees were set for the coming year. DNA testing is being processed on all champions and reserves from the Beef Expo Junior Simmental Show. Photo contest for the front cover of the 2013 directory (see article elsewhere in Newsletter for details).Sale credit towards directory advertising will be contin-ued. Kellie will organize the 2013 directory with the $100 late penalty for ads. Futurity rule changes – see elsewhere in Newsletter. Craig Steck of Nebraska will judge the junior Simmen-tal show in June. Contribute a total of $1,500 total split from all 3 ac-counts to the Ohio Association for the National Classic. Junior and adult boards are considering applying to host the 2015 National Classic. The North Central region shared funds will be returned and prorated back to the donor States. Amendment to the motion from June 2005 to change the number of junior advisors from 5 to 8. David and Marketa Haines will be added as junior advisors. State Fair rule addition - heifer calves will have 3 divi-sions. Harold Williams, Secretary

I have taken this space to recognize some IJSA members that have had successes in judging contests held over the past few months. I’m sure I have missed some and I apoligize for that. I look forward to receiving articles about the success of our junior membership and will use them as space permits. Joyce Williams

Congratulations! To our juniors in recent judging contests!

received Reserve Champion honors for 2 consecutive years in the Iowa competition which earns them the right to represent the State of Iowa in the national com-petition. Individually, Nick Fitzsimmons (3rd from left) of Vail, a 2011 Carroll Kuemper High School graduate, led the team and the nation and was crowned 1st place Indi-vidual Overall. Nick did this with a very consistent day in his placings of all four species and his sets of reasons. He is currently a freshman at Black Hawk College in Illinois and a member of their livestock judging team. Way to go Nick!

For 2 years in a row the Carroll Area FFA Livestock Judging team garnered 5th place at the American Royal in Kan-sas City. They have also

Congratulations to Ty-ler Long (3rd from left) of the Orient-Macks-burg FFA on receiving 1st place individual at

the Northwest Missouri State University Fall CDE Con-test. Teammate, Tess Mittag placed 2nd with the team placing 4th. 282 contestants participated from 3 states. Tyler is a senior at Orient-Macksburg schools and plans to attend Southwestern Community College in the Fall.

team were Kiley Elder and Keegan VanderMolen both of Pella. There were 500 contestants in the Senior college, Junior college and 4-H & FFA divi-sions.

Bailey Core of Pleasantville recently took top honors in the 4-H & FFA Division as High Individual Overall at the Iowa Beef Expo Livestock Judging Contest. She also was high individual in placings and reasons. Their team received 3rd place in that same division. Other IJSA members on the

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Notes from the ISA President - Tammy Heaton

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Recently I was re-elected as your Iowa Simmental Board President and am honored to represent the state of Iowa in this position. I realized that in past articles I hadn’t taken the opportunity to share with you a bit about myself so, no better time than now. I currently reside in Monroe, Iowa with my husband Mike and 16-year-old son Tyler. Most of our time is spent work-ing with cattle and following Tyler around. He keeps us hopping with Football, Basketball, Soccer, FFA, 4-H and other community activities. When we aren’t tied up with him we try to spend time with our family on the farm (Reck Brothers N Sons Simmentals) working with the cattle and volunteer a lot within the community. Mike works for Barr-Nunn Transportation in Granger and me for Pioneer Hi-Bred in Johnston. Tyler hasn’t found a job yet, but we are hopeful HA HA!! As I finish my comments for this edition I want to leave you all with a challenge. I challenge you to en-sure that you do your part to keep Simmental Genetics as pure as possible. This statement doesn’t mean that you only have Purebred Simmental Genetics. Instead it is meant to ensure that the Simmental genetics that are being promoted and/or used are truly that. We continue to hear of situations where individuals use the system to benefit them as individuals by market-ing animals that are not what they appear. In the begin-ning this may get folks the publicity they are search-ing for however think about those kids that are in the second spot that miss out on that opportunity because they are following the rules. At some point one would hope that morals would come into play and things like these wouldn’t happen at all. Unfortunately, waiting for the right thing to occur may be farther off than what I am comfortable waiting for. Therefore, I will make you as Simmental Breeders this guarantee. From this point forward I will ensure that your board does their part to follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that we do what is morally right for you as breeders and more importantly for Simmental Genetics. I challenge you as breeders to help with this crusade by doing what is morally right for the Simmental Breed and especially our youth.

Thanks and have a successful Spring!!!Tammy Heaton

Hello Spring!! Spring is always a wonderful time especially when you walk through the pastures and see all the new baby calves running in the sun. What is more refreshing than that? I hope you all are having a great calving season and are looking forward to the warm weather as we embark on another Iowa Spring.

preciate your support! Get involved! There are many activities coming up that you, as a junior, can participate in. Coming up June 2-3, our Junior Simmental Field day will be held in Indianola, Iowa where juniors may show their cattle plus participate in the workshops provided. We, as a junior board, have plans to hold a skill-a-thon contest along with helping younger kids learn how to prepare for the contests at Regionals and Nationals such as: judging, public speaking and sales talk. If you have not participated in these contests before, I strongly encour-age you to get involved. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and make a lot of great memories that will last a lifetime—just ask your parents. Make it a goal to be involved in these events and the IJSA. Never been to a Regional or National Classic? This year the North Central Regional is going to be held in Huron, South Dakota, June 20-23. Also, the 32nd An-nual Simmental National Classic will be held in Lima, Ohio, July 7-13. Check out the AJSA website www.simmental.org for schedules and entry deadlines. I am looking forward to seeing you at these events coming up this summer. Don’t pass up these great opportunities. If you have any questions about these events or anything else taking place, feel free to contact me at thelongs@unitedwb.coop or 641-344-5085 or any other junior board member or advisor. Do not let opportunities like this slip away from you. The ac-tivities that you will participate in through our junior program will only benefit you in the game of life!

IJSA President - Tyler Long, Creston, IA

JUNIORS MARK YOUR CLAENDARS! The Junior Field Day will be held in Indianola on June 2 & 3rd at the Warren County Fairgrounds.ScheduleJune 1 ~ Cattle may arrive at the fairgroundsJune 2 ~ 1:00 ~ ISA Senior Board Meeting3:00 ~ Classic Workout for Juniors4:00 ~ Junior MeetingIJSA Family Cookout5:00 - 7:00 ~ Cattle Check InJune 3 ~10:00 ~ Futurity Show with Junior Show to follow - check rule sheet for show order and rules.If you have any questions, contact Kellie Carolan at 641-751-0737.Motels in town are the Aple Tree Inn 515-961-0551 or the Super 8 at 515-961-0058.

Hello, I am Tyler Long, Iowa Junior Simmental President. First off, I would like to thank all of the people who donated time and money to the IJSA events and auction at the annual banquet in February. The juniors really ap-

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Iowa Simmental Association Board Iowa Jr Simmental Association Board IJSA Advisor Team

President - Tammy Heaton - Monroe ~ 641-259-3084 President Chairman & TreasurerVice President -Al Johnson - Northwood~515-689-0790 Tyler Long - Creston ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-344-5085 Kellie Carolan - Tama ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-751-0737Executive Secretary/Treasurer - Vice President SecretaryHarold Williams - Orient ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-344-4786 Nick Fitzsimmons - Vail ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 712-677-2212 Morgan Wadsworth - Dunlap~ ~ 712-592-0357 Secretary Katie Ruth - Iowa City ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 319-430-0540 Kirk Lynch - New Hampton ~ ~ ~ ~ 563-379-1190 Cody Long - Creston~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-337-5037 AdvisorsCraig Kaisand - Bussey ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-944-5302 Becka Miller - Manchester ~ ~ ~ 563-927-2777 David & Keeta Haines - Exline ~641- 658-2837Jay Steenhoek - Prairie City ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 515-238-5938 Trey Jass - Garner ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-587-2348 Rob & Gina Long – Creston ~ ~ 641-344-3028Nate Horman - Ames ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~515-291-7478 Kyle Ruth - Iowa City ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~319-430-0540 Pat & Donna Ruth - Iowa City ~ 319-430-0540Jason VerPloeg - Pella ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 641-628-2669 Tyler Esenscheid - Monroe ~ ~ ~ 641-259-3084Andy VanAernam - Exira ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 712-304-4425 Casey Allison - State Center ~ ~ 641-477-8381Eric Gerdes - West Point ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~319-392-8154 Brandon Reck, Blakesburg ~ ~ ~ 641-587-2348

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2012 Upcoming Events and DeadlinesIf you have information, pictures, or advertising you would like included in the next newsletter, please contact Joyce Williams. The newsletter is published 4 times a year ~ January, April, July, and September.Advertising Costs - Camera ready JPEG or PDF format required.Full page color - 7.5” x 10” $200.00 - B&W - $150.001/2 page color – 7.5” x 5” $100.00 - B&W - $75.001/4 page B&W – 3.75” x 5” $50.00Yearly Card ad B&W – 3.75” x 2.5” $100.00For more information in placing an ad or information in the newsletter contact Joyce at hjwilliams@wildblue.net or 641-344-4776. Deadline for next newsletter is June 11, 2012.

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PRSRTSTDUS POSTAGE PAIDCLARION, IAPERMIT NO.2850525

Iowa Simmental Association2952 310th StOrient, IA 50858

May 5 ~ Regional Entry Deadline (Online entry at www.simmental.org and follow the junior link for Regional & Classic rules & entry forms)

May 16 ~ National Classic Entry Deadline (Online entry at website listed above)

June 1 ~ ISA Scholarship application due to ISA PresidentJune 1 ~ Merit Award Applications due (Bronze to ISA

President, Silver & Gold to ASA)June 2-3 ~ Open Futurity Show & Junior Field Day -

IndianolaJune 20-23 ~ North Central Regional - Huron, SD (see

website listed above for complete details)July 1 ~ Deadline for Iowa State Fair Entries (online entry &

rules at www.iowastatefair.org)July 1 ~ ICA Beef Heifer Award Applications due to Kellie

Carolan @ ICAJuly 7-13 ~ AJSA National Classic - Lima, OH (see website

listed for above complete details)July 22-24 ~ Beef Profit Alliance - Manhattan, KS (See ASA

website for complete details)Aug 9-19 ~ Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IAAug 17 ~ State Fair ISA Member/Exhibitor BBQAug 18 ~ Iowa State Fair Simmental Show - Des Moines, IA

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