10-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Calgary, Alberta Canada 2020 has been a year unlike any other, and for the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) and Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) it had brought new learning experiences as the decision was made to restructure its 2020 CSA Convention. The CSA and FCSF “Virtual” Annual General Meetings were held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 via Zoom webinar, and this year’s AGM was primarily an information meeting that covered the basic business of the CSA for the 2019 fiscal year. The meeting was broadcast live from the CSA office in Calgary and chaired by CSA President Garth Rancier. When opening the meeting Rancier stated, “ that although this was a different reporting process, being able to provide an update to our membership was important. Despite the uncertainty throughout much of the world, Simmental is continuing to thrive and it’s a great time for the breed in Canada.” This statement was reaffirmed with reporting of an increase of business and activity, as well as another positive financial year for the CSA. A Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) update was provided by its President, Krista Whelan, and the CSA AGM paused midway so FCSF President, Ken Lewis, could conduct that AGM and provide a review of the Foundation’s 2019 operations. Ken also thanked Ron Nolan for his many years of service to the Foundation as he retires from the FCSF Board. The CSA AGM then resumed and retiring directors Lee McMillen, Blair McRae and Frank Robblee were thanked for their years of dedication and commitment to the board. The new 2020-2021 CSA Board of Directors welcomes newly elected directors Jennie Mutch, Vernon, PEI; Bill Biglieni, Douglas, MB; and Blair McIntosh, Maymont, SK who join Byron Johnson, AMisk, AB; Garth Rancier, Killam, AB; and Francis Gagnon, Chenville, QC. The new CSA Executive rounds our the board and is comprised of Marlin Leblanc, Estevan, SK, President; Roger Deeg, Strathmore, AB, 1st Vice President; and Shane Williams, East Garafraxa, ON, 2nd Vice President. The CSA, along with the Manitoba Simmental Association are looking forward to hosting the 2021 CSA National Convention, YCSA National Classic and FCSF Funraising Auction in Portage la Prairie July 22-25, 2021!
40TH Annual
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 2:00 P.M. CYPRESS RIVER ARENA, CYPRESS RIVER, MB
SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
POLLED
FULL FLECK
GJV 88G JNR Theory x TNT Turbo
POLLED, FULL FLECK
GJV 100G JNR’s Axis x Kelly’s Solway Adonis
GJV 106G JNR Theory x LRX HP Rocket 23Y
Gilles, Jenny, Madi & Nick Vuignier St. Claude, MB Ph: 204.750.2210 Email: gilles.vuignier@pembinacoop.ca
Jay 403.556.5563 Darren 403.323.3985 Glenn 780.542.0634 Cody 403.559.8809
