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Egg Extravaganza Embryo Auction Planned for 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress
The Promotions & Benefits Committee met in April to discuss plans for the Egg Extravaganza that was postponed from last year. It was decided that the embryo auction will take place in January 2022 during the ACA events at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. The Egg Extravaganza Show will be in November 2023 in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the ACA National Show. Watch for more information on the ACA website and via social media.
2021-2022 All-American Shows Announced
The shows listed below have been designated as All-American Point Shows for the 2021-2022 show season. Points will be tallied from junior and open shows if applicable. • National Junior Heifer Show • Eastern Regional Junior Show • Western Regional Junior Show • State Fair shows open to all exhibitors • World Beef Expo • American Royal • North American International Livestock Exposition • Cattlemen’s Congress • National Western Stock Show • Ft. Worth Stock Show
Update to Show Rules Regarding DNA Collection
The ACA Board of Directors approved the following recommendation from the ACA Rules Committee at their April 2021 meeting. The new rules take effect immediately.
DNA Testing at ACA Sponsored Shows 1. DNA (hair samples) shall be collected on all Grand & Reserve Grand Champions or the Top Five winners (if selected) at all ACA sponsored cattle shows. 2. The DNA shall be collected by an ACA staff members, plus two additional ACA representatives (staff and/or adult board members). 3. These DNA sample cards shall be signed by the animal’s owner (if the owner is 18 years of age or older), or the parent/guardian of the animal’s owner (if the owner is under 18 years of age), or
the representative of the animal’s owner. 4. Any protest of an animal must be made in writing and be accompanied by a $1,000 protest fee. The protest and protest fee must be made within four (4) hours of the conclusion of the championship drive. If the protest is upheld, the deposit shall be refunded. The ACA adult board shall have the final judgment of the protest, its outcome and penalties.
ACA Regional Junior Shows Announced
Regional Junior Shows will once again be held in 2021! The Eastern Regional Junior Show will be in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair and the Western Regional Junior Show will be in conjunction with the Nebraska State Fair. All entries will be made directly with each state fair and entries must be made by their respective entry deadlines.
Long Range Plan Created – Volunteers Needed
The 2021-2025 ACA Long Range Plan has been completed and we are asking members to read over the plan, find an objective they are passionate about and volunteer to help the ACA accomplish the objective. You can find the full plan included in this issue of the ACJ, as well as on the ACA website under the Membership Tab. Please contact Heather at 517-214-0927 or Dustin at 605-380-8052 for more information.
ACA DNA Department Now Operational
ACA members may now process all DNA through the ACA. Members should contact the office to request supplies before submitting DNA through DigitalBeef. Instructions on how to submit DNA may be found on the ACA website under the Genetics/Testing tab. For more information, please contact Jennifer or Stephanie at the ACA office.
Membership Requirement to Register Cattle
Effective Sept. 1, 2020, anyone registering cattle with the ACA must be an active member. There will no longer be non-member fees. If you are not an active member when you register, you will automati-
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If you have questions, please contact the ACA office.
ACA Releases Redesigned Website
The ACA website got a redesign and is now live and active. We hope this website is easier for our membership to utilize and that you find it helpful and informative. If you have any questions, please contact your staff.
Submit Upcoming Sales & Events
Do you have an upcoming sale or event that needs to be listed on the ACA upcoming events? Send this info to Heather at heather@chicattle.org and we will add it to our upcoming events listing in the ACJ as well as on the website. This is a free service to our members. Don’t miss out.
Photos Needed for Breed Promotion
The ACA is in need of current photos to use for breed promotion throughout various publications, brochures and other media. While you are out in your pastures, take some photos of your cattle and email to Heather at heather@chicattle.org. We need photos of bulls, females, calves, herds, feedlot photos, kids working with their calves and more. The options are endless. Thanks for your assistance is helping us promote this breed we all love.
In Memory…
Jeanette ‘Jean’ Schaefer, 75, lifelong resident of Des Lacs, ND died Friday, February 5, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Jeanette was born December 24, 1945 in Minot, ND to parents Thorvald ‘Thor’ and Tilda ‘Tillie’ (Hoiland) Torgrimson. She was raised and educated in Des Lacs, where she attended both elementary and high school. She graduated with the Class of 1963, the first graduating class from the new high school.
After graduation, Jean was employed as a telephone operator for Northwest Bell Telephone in the Minot office.
Jean was joined in marriage to Jerry Schaefer on February 27, 1965 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. They began their lifelong journey together farming small grains, raising beef cattle, and selling farm fresh eggs. The farm kept Jean busy over the years especially after her family began to grow to include Jeff, Mike, Gregg, Bryan, Becky, John and Matt. In addition to her primary duties as a mother, Jean also carried well the titles of grain and silage hauler, gate tender, cook and gardener.
Large gardens that she planted and tended helped to produce what was needed for the supper table that often included eating what had been canned to compliment the farm raised beef. Jean’s kitchen was a place that friends became family, lessons were often taught in recipes and her love complimented with wisdom were always shared with a cup of coffee and dessert. As a lifelong Laker fan, Jean treasured the time she spent in the bleachers cheering on her boys and later her grandchildren in all their activities. She valued friendships that were made and always took the opportunity to meet new people. In her words, “Lakers fans we were!”
Jean was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and American Chianina Association Lady’s Auxiliary.
Jean will be deeply missed but her legacy of dedication to family will be carried on for future generations in the community of Des Lacs. Jerry would like to extend a special thank you to his family, especially Laune for the comfort and care she provided to Jean, and to the many friends and neighbors who supported his family during this time.
Jean is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of nearly 56 years, Jerry Schaefer, Des Lacs; children Jeff (Kim Padgett) Schaefer, Des Lacs, Mike (Laune) Schaefer, Lisbon, ND, Gregg (Ann) Schaefer, Des Lacs, ND, Bryan (Bridget) Schaefer, Des Lacs, John (Danica) Schaefer, Des Lacs, and Matt (Amy) Schaefer, Minot, ND; grandchildren Kacie (Darin) Mowan, Jordyn Schaefer; Michael (Kelly) Schaefer, Kelsey (Mike) Hegle; Brett, Kayla & Abbey Schaefer; Mya, Kate & Kole Knecht; Riley, Megan, Holly, Tyler, & Kati Schaefer; Edith, Phillip, Marshall, & Wilhelmina Schaefer; and Jacob & Grace Schaefer; great-grandchildren Trevin, Tallin, Tillie, & Baby Mowan, Jeremy, Joel & Everett Schaefer and Charli & Cullen Hegle; sisters: Orla Lindell, Adele (Dennis) Armstrong and Gail (David) Bertsch; sisters/brothers-in-law: Cindy Torgrimson, Pat Theisen and Dick & Sharon Schaefer along with numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Rebecca Rae, brother Donald Torgrimson, brother in laws: Allan Lindell and Don Theisen and mother & father in law Ray and Elinor Schaefer.
Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND following Mass at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Farm Rescue or Trinity Hospice.
