Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM

Saskatchewan Charolais AGM

The 59th Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting was held on June 18th, at Dakota Dunes Resort, south of Saskatoon. To encourage more people to attend, they included a golf tournament starting in the morning, and following the 4:00 pm meeting there was a supper and SK Royal Sale. A bigger enthusiastic crowd took part in some or all the activities with a successful sale and evening closing it out.

Jordan Moore, Redvers, was reelected President of the Saskatchewan Charolais Associaion Board of Directors. 1st Vice-President remains Justin Cay, Kinistino, while Dale Weinbender, Canora, was newly elected 2nd Vice-President.

In board elections, the three members who were up for re-election, Doug Harcourt, Quill Lake; Justin Cay and Raymond Paschke, Love, were unchallenged and re-elected to the board for another three-year term.

The 2021 Financial statement showed a net income of $7,910 with income of $47,716 and expenses of $39,806. The association is in good shape with nearly $90,000 in Retained and Current Earnings.

The Ad & Promo is still the largest expenditure, with over $10,000 going to the promotion of the Charolais breed in the province through advertising in print and auction markets. A profitable Breeder Directory started in 2021 was also finished in early 2022. The $2,000 Charolais Bull Buyers Credit is back for another year. Every registered Charolais bull bought and transferred from a Saskatchewan Charolais Association member is eligible for a chance to win the credit.

4-H & Youth report told of 72 $30 Dairy Queen gift cards going out so far this year to any 4-H member with a Charolais Project. The SCA also sponsored several Junior and Jackpot shows around the province. This year, they are also awarding two $1,000 scholarships and will start taking applications this summer.

The website and social media report was given and Darlene Voegeli continues to be the administrator of the Facebook page. They are running a photo contest to look for pictures for promotional advertising.

Kasey Phillips, president, of the CCA gave an update on the national association and Helge By talked about the Charolais-Charbray International Association and of the World Charolais Congress coming to Canada in 2024.

Association Board of Directors: Front L-R: Doug Harcourt, Quill Lake; Justin Cay, 1st Vice-President, Kinistino; Jordan Moore, President, Redvers; Belinda Wagner, Secretary-Treasurer, Regina. Back L-R: Cody Meier, Kerrobert; Duncan Spenst, Waldeck; Raymond Paschke, Love; Nigel Oram, Central Butte. Missing: Dale Weinbender, 2nd Vice-President, Canora & Kurtis Phillips, Estevan.