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Beef Blurb
Shelby Diehm
director of youth activities, director of marketing & communications
Thankful Time of Year
When I was younger, my parents always told me that as I got older, time would move faster. I didn’t believe them at the time but I do now. By the time you are reading this it will be November and it seems like yesterday we were navigating the start of COVID.
Fall is my favorite season and November is one of my favorite parts. The major show season has just begun and we have chilly fall weather. Plus, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! All the delicious food and gathering with family makes it special. My brother, Koby, is a chef and makes the best turkey I have ever eaten. My mom, brother and I make our Thanksgiving dinner for our entire family. And it is one of the few times I get to be in Texas with my family. I am looking forward to this year even more than usual.
Even though 2020 has been strange, there is so much to be thankful for this year. We had an amazing National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Abilene, Texas. I am so grateful for everyone that contributed by donating, volunteering or participating. I have an incredible job that I truly love and look forward to each day. My husband, Seth and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary in September in Colorado for a short vacation. I am thankful for all the members of the ASA and AJSA, I enjoy talking to each of you. There are so many things to be thankful for and I could never list them all.
One important item to appreciate is all the support we have received for the junior program. We have a great group of junior board members and AJSA members who are passionate about the Shorthorn breed. This year, we have started a new fundraising program, the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund, and we already have many breeders supporting this program. Many breeders have donated lots in their live and online sales to ‘pay it forward.’ Those breeders will become part of the Shorthorn Royal Society for their contribution.
We have sent out letters to our membership encouraging them to donate to the Foundation Heifer and become part of the Shorthorn Red, White and Roan Club. After this year, we will transition from Foundation Heifer donations to annual pledges.
The junior members are the future of the breed and supporting them ensures that future. We are thankful for these junior members and their potential to be the breeders of tomorrow. Your commitment to the breed and the juniors help make it a success.
Due to restrictions at the North American International Livestock Exposition, we are unable to host Deck the Stalls. We will host this fundraiser on CCI.Live during the Annual Meeting social on December 4 at the ASA office. Be sure to look for more information on this fall fundraiser. We will begin sharing auction items on social media soon! =
Upcoming Fundraiser Announcement!!
Due to restrictions at NAILE, we have to postpone our Deck the Stalls Extravaganza. NAILE will not allow spectators this year so we would not be able to gather as we have in years past. The Foundation Heifer will be sold as Lot 1 during the Greenhorn Cattle Co. “Where Future Generations Make A Difference” sponsored sale on November 15. We are moving the Deck the Stalls portion to December 4 during the Annual Meeting social at the ASA office. This sale will be hosted on CCI.Live. Be sure to watch the Insider and social media for updates on auction items, sale time and more!
Foundation Heifer Martindell Babe 048 :: 4300982 :: DOB: 02.11.2020
