Association News
By Darrel Hickman, President
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s we reflect upon 2021, I would like to begin with a tremendous THANK YOU to our outgoing board members who have tirelessly given! They, along with many of you, have selflessly created many successful events that will continue to help push our dial forward. Our current fiscal scenario, calendar success, record setting donation heifer from Jenty, Farmfair and Wish List numbers and representation amidst one of the hardest years, and increased level of breeder engagement are all testament to the incredible people we have in this breed. On behalf of all of us, I would also like to thank Wanda and Eddie Marsman of Hillsdown Gelbvieh, with the generous gift of $100,000 towards the newly formed Foundation to support young women furthering their education, and no doubt making a difference in their lives! What a tremendous legacy to establish! As we prepare to celebrate all things Gelbvieh in 2022, I encourage you to make sure and attend several of the events being planned throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. The ability to
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Network, enjoy the company of your people while celebrating great cattle will no doubt recharge your batteries! The details are still being finalized; however, the schedule looks like: July 22-23rd - GAA/BC celebration event and Canadian Gelbvieh Junior Show in Stettler November 9-12th - Farmfair International November 18-19th – Wish List in Stettler There will be incredible hospitality and memories to be made, enjoy the privilege to induct breeders into the Hall of Fame, and support the future generations in their efforts. I would also like to encourage you to get out this year and support our fellow breeders by attending their bull or female sales. As we continue to grow in breeders and industry awareness, I would like to encourage each of you to keep up the great work that will help to carry the wagon forward another 50 years! The success of so many things are always about the people CONGRATULATIONS to the breeders who have supported this breed through thick and thin. I wish you all happy calving, and fruitful bull sales!
