Winter 2010 AGJA Newsletter

JUNIOR ASSOCIATION

Winter 2010

AGJA Newsletter

2011 Fundraiser Heifer Announced, Time to Sell Tickets!

Donation Heifer to be raffled during National Western Stock Show

Rippe Gelbvieh of Hubell, Neb., has generously donated a balancer heifer to help raise funds for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association.

The heifer, Ms Twister Classic 018X, is sure to add performance to any program. Her dam weaned Ms Twister Classic at 60% of her body weight and had an adjusted 4.83 MB scan. Ms Twister Classic herself ranks in the top 25% or greater for 7 EPD traits.

Ms. Twister Classic is a black, polled Balancer heifer born 1/22/10.

Rippe Gelbvieh is built around moderate framed, functional females selected for a balance of traits. Rippe Gelbvieh scans or receives actual carcass data from approximately 90% of the calves born each year. Their annual bull sale will be March 12,

Keep in Touch: Let us know your Gelbvieh news or what your state association is doing!

2011. Visit www.rippegelbvieh.com for more information.

Thanks also to Taubenheim Gelbvieh for fitting the heifer to show at National Western Stock Show.

Enclosed with this newsletter you will find a book of tickets. Copies can be made of this sheet. You must sell a minimum of 10 tickets to be eligible for any prizes.

How to Earn Free Prizes AGJA wants to reward you for working for your organization and selling tickets for the 2011 Fundraiser Heifer. Funds from the heifer support AGJA all year to fund national and regional shows, promote AGJA at events like National FFA Convention, and make AGJA and Gelbvieh promotional brochures.

AGJA members can download extra tickets to sell at www.gelbvieh.org.

All tickets must be returned to the AGA office at 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 by January 2. Contact AGJA Advisor Dana

Stewart at danas@gelbvieh.org for additional information.

Who might be interested in buying tickets? Your feed co-op, your 4-H or FFA instructor, your grandparents and family, your show heifer supplier – just to name a few! Don’t forget that tickets make great stocking stuffers, too.

Extra incentives for AGJA members We want to say thanks for your hard work.

Sell tickets in the quantities below for these great prizes: 10 tickets earns an AGJA vinyl decal for your showbox or trailer 20 tickets earn Gelbvieh embroidered beanie hat 30 tickets earn an AGJA judging notebook 40 tickets earn an AGJA wind-shirt PLUS: The top 2 salespersons will receive gift certificates to Wendy's Custom Creations for your choice of personalized item!

Send your news to danas@gelbvieh.org or call Dana Stewart at 303-465-2333. Information can also me mailed to 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 or faxed to 303-465-2339.

In an effort to maintain better communication between states and the AGJA headquarters, state advisors are also requested to send current information for state association advisors.

10900 Dover Street, Westminster, CO 80021 | 303-465-2333 |www.gelbvieh.org

Bull Futurity Scholarship Available 201--2011 AGJA Board of Directors Seth Arp, President (2011) P: 608-712-1186 Dustin Aherin, Vice President (2011) P: 785-302-1253 Justin Taubeneheim, V.P. of Leadership (2012) P: 308-826-5185 Janelle Hayek, Secretary (2011) P: 319-330-1647 Britney Volek, Treasurer (2011) P: 605-870-1008 Cole Buffo (2012) P: 913-683-0034 Andrew Lindgren (2011) P: 309-825-0089 John Shearer (2012) P: 620-628-4621 Van Tucker (2012) P: 785-282-0544 Kyle Kendrick, Ex-Officio P: 573-822-2952 Adult Advisors: Mike & Toni Shrewsbury P:816-528-3644 Adult Advisors: Al & Mary Knapp P: 913-724-4105 Staff Advisor: Dana Stewart P: 303-465-2333 danas@gelbvieh.org

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The Breederʼs Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity is pleased to announce its scholarship to be awarded in conjunction with the 2011 Breederʼs Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity during the National Western Stock Show.

Applications are available online. Eligible AGJA members are encouraged to apply. Applications are due December 31, 2010.

Mark Your Calendars! 2011 Twister Classic is Coming Soon Make plans now to attend the 2011 AGJA Twister Classic in Kearney, Neb., July 3-8. The national show for AGJA will feature contests, Gelbvieh and Balancer female shows, Bred & Owned Gelbvieh and Balancer bull shows, and a market steer show.

The headquarters hotel is the Holiday Inn at 110 S. 2nd Ave., Kearney, Neb. Call 1-308-2375971 and ask for the group rate of $89.95.

Rooms feature: •All non-smoking rooms •Free high speed wireless internet •In Room Microwave •In Room Refrigerator •In Room Work Desk •Flat screen TV in room •Free DVD Movies •Electric Video Arcade •Indoor water center •Kids pool with slides and fountains •Two adult water slides and whirlpool spa •Guest laundry and valet laundry service available

Understanding AGJA Member Dues Each year AGJA members pay annual dues to AGJA. When you pay your dues to AGJA and your annual herd assessments, it does several things. First, it keeps your membership active. It allows you to do business with the American Gelbvieh Association at reduced member rates, meaning that you are able to register animals at the same reduced rates as members of the American Gelbvieh Association. Second, it allows you to participate in AGJA events such as regional shows and junior classic. Non-members and inactive members are ineligible to participate in these events. Third, having an active membership ensures that you receive all correspondence from AGJA such as newsletters and show packets.

Annual AGJA dues must be paid by January 1 of each year. Dues are $20 per person and notices are sent each fall from the AGJA office.

Youʼll receive a dues notice from the office with an invoice for your dues.

You may pay by check or credit card. You may receive additional notices, however after you receive the notice marked as “Final Notice,” that is the last reminder from AGJA to pay your dues for that year.

What do your dues do? AGJA annual dues benefit all members by providing funds to support daily activities and administration of the association. This includes printing and postage costs for member correspondence, costs for producing promotional material, and and other essential administration costs of AGJA. Watch your mailboxes. Junior dues notices were sent in early November. To eliminate additional notice reminders, be sure to pay after your first notice. Contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or at danas@gelbvieh.org for any questions and weʼll be glad to answer them.