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Congratulations to Dolores Gravley and Carrie Tilghman Derossett
Staff striving to pursue personal advancement and development is the absolute best indication for any company to understand that they have quality staff. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) can be assured today that our staff capitalizes on opportunities that are presented to them within the AGA and their own lives. Dolores Gravley and Carrie Tilghman Derossett are both examples of that potential for personal betterment. After 27 years of service to the AGA, Dolores has been working towards obtaining her insurance sales license. Upon achievement of that license Dolores will be leaving the AGA to pursue the opportunity. "After years of making the long commute to Westminster I am looking forward to working close to home and spending more time with family," Gravley said. Those that have interacted with Dolores the most know how important family time is to her, especially when it comes to her granddaughter. Carrie Tilghman Derossett will also be focusing on her family. Carrie has served the last two years as AGA's junior programs coordinator in addition to a fulltime job in Kentucky. Carrie is now choosing to utilize the extra time to spend with her family. While AGA staff and members will miss both Dolores and Carrie, we are proud they are making decisions to improve their lives. The AGA staff and leadership would like to congratulate Dolores and Carrie on their respective decisions and wish them all the happiness as they move into the next phase of their lives. Myron G. Edelman Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association |
Convention Wrap-Up
Last week, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members and stakeholders gathered in Kansas City, Missouri on December 10 through 12, 2015 for the 45th Annual AGA National Convention. The final count of registered attendees reached 115 traveling from 23 states and two Canadian provinces. Turnout for the annual meeting was double the amount of participation in association business matters when compared to last year's annual meeting attendance.
Thank you to all who attended the 45th Annual AGA National Convention- "Moving at the Speed of Change". The AGA staff has already begun the task of planning for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention and has a goal to continue to improve next year's convention to make it bigger and better!
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AGA Elects Members to Serve on National Board of Directors
The election of five members to the AGA Board of Directors was held during the annual meeting. The following members were elected to serve a three-year term on the board: Dennis Gustin, Mandan, North Dakota; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa; Scott Starr (re-elected), Stapleton, Nebraska; and Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Nebraska. Retiring members of the AGA Board of Directors include: Brian Dunn, Saint John, Kansas; Ronnie Rogers, Mendon, Missouri; Gary Tilghman, Glasgow, Kentucky; and Dan Warner, Beaver City, Nebraska.
The Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 2016 AGA Executive Committee. Neal Pearson was re-elected for a second term as American Gelbvieh Association President. Elected as vice president was Scott Starr. Duane Strider, Asheboro, North Carolina was elected as secretary and Grant Thayer, Ramah, Colorado was elected as treasurer.
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Internet Browser Compatibility
If you have having problems accessing certain features on the AGA Registry Service, such as viewing registration certificates, the Internet browser you are using may not be compatible with the registry software. The AGA suggests using Google Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all the features the AGA Registry Service has to offer. If you need assistance downloading one of these internet browsers, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
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Get Your Gelbvieh & Balancer® Apparel Today!
The Gelbvieh and Balancer® Online Apparel Store is only open for two more weeks! The online
store will close on December 30 at 5:30 p.m. CST. Items in the store include soft shell jackets, V-neck raglan wind shirts, hooded sweatshirts, gloves, and caps. All items will be shipped once the online store closes. Items are expected to arrive by the end of January, just in time for bull sale season! Visit www.co-store.com/scarspec to place your order. For more information, please contact Angela Vesco at 303-465-2333 or angelav@gelbvieh.org |
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2016 AGJA Donation Heifer
Support the American Gelbvieh Junior Association and win the chance to choose one of two Rippe Gelbvieh heifers. Proceeds benefit AGJA programs and activities. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50. Click the link below to download the form to purchase your tickets today. The winner will be announced on the evening of Sunday, January 10, during the Gelbvieh and Balancer national sale and futurity events at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Stapleton North. Thank you Rippe Gelbvieh for once again donating the heifer and for your continued support of the AGJA!
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AGJA Breeder's Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship
Applications for the 2016 AGJA Breeder's Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship are due January 2. One AGJA member will be presented up to a $1,000 scholarship during the annual Breeder's Choice Bull Futurity held Sunday, January 10 during the National Western Stock Show at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Stapleton North. The scholarship application can be found on the Scholarship page under the Juniors tab of www.gelbvieh.org.
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AGA Office Closed for Holidays
The AGA office will be closed Wednesday, December 23 through Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT, will resume on Monday, December 28. The AGA office will also be closed on Friday, January 1 for New Year's.
The AGA would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
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Upcoming Events
- December 23-25 AGA Office Closed for the Christmas
- January 1 AGA Office Closed for New Year's
- January 9 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO
- January 10 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO
- January 10 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO
- January 11 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver, CO
- January 27-29 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, San Diego, CA
For a complete listing of upcoming events, visit the upcoming sales and event page on www.gelbvieh.org.
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