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October
2010
Its that time of year again...time to start planning your 2011
advertising! The Virginia Angus Association is pleased to
announce they will once again be publishing a yearly calendar
for 2011...a calendar that will be distributed to more than
1,000 persons in the livestock industry including the Virginia
Angus Membership, allied industry personnel, and Virginia
Angus customers and clients in addition to being passed out
at many of the sales and events attended by Virginia Angus
Association staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to reach many of
the progressive cattlemen in the Mid-Atlantic region!
**We are offering new, lower rates this year, so be sure to get
your ad in early! Space is limited!**
Get a full month of advertising
for only $350 - a savings of $150!!
Place a full color ad in the month
of your choice for $350 and get one
standard sale listing free!! Hurry
- these sell on a first come, first
serve basis!
Other Advertising Opportunities:
Calendar Blocks: Place your logo, contact info
and a short message in a single block for $50, or
double your space and advertise in a double block
for only $75.
Sale Listings: Mark your upcoming sale date
with a deluxe sale listing for $50 that includes
your color logo, farm name, sale location and sale
time. Or choose the standard sale listing for $10
that includes everything but your color logo!
Date Reminders: List your meetings, events,
field days, open houses, etc with a date reminder
for $10 each.
Table of Contents
2011 VAA Calendar Announcement
President’s Letter - New VAA members
Lazy Acres Angus AD - VAA Announcements
2010 Angus Tour Recap
2010 VA Beef Field Day Recap
Private Treaty & VAA items for sale
Cattle Drive for Prosperity
On Stage Sale AD - AAA Annual Mtg. Info.
2010 Southside Foundation Female Sale
VA Junior Angus News
2011 Annual Meeting Announcement
Calendar of Events
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For more information, to place an
Deadline: The deadline to submit an ad or listing, or for help with your
advertisement or listing is December 1st, 2010
advertising, please contact the
to ensure that the calendar will be completed in
Virginia Angus Office at 540-337-3001
time to mail before the end of the year!
Virginia Angus Association
P.O. Box 209
Fishersville, VA 22939
Ph. 540-337-3001
Fax 540-3373113
www.vaangus.org
Felicia G. Roberts– Office Manager
vaangus@vaangus.org
President’s Letter
VIRGINIA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 209 • Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone (540) 337-3001 • Fax (540) 337-3113 • E-mail : vaangus@vaangus.org
Congress returned from the month-long August recess on September 14. They have to get serious about getting things accomplished,
listening to their constituents, and for many, getting themselves reelected in November.
In May of this year, I had the opportunity to attend a local Farm Bureau annual meeting here in the Gloucester Matthews
area. The speaker was Congressman Rob Whitman. He told the audience about the importance of communication and emphasized
that our individual voices can be heard. We can make a difference on issues that impact us—we just need to get involved in the
process. Getting involved is not that difficult.
During our 2010 Virginia Beef Cattlemen’s Field Day, former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Charles F Conner, told
the audience that congressional staffers want to hear what you have to have to say about the issues that impact agriculture. Conner
lightheartedly remarked that he is a “former” deputy secretary; he told us the incumbents don’t want former in front of their name. By
listening to voters, they can stay in office.
Tom Field, the moderator for the panel discussion, voiced a similar message with comments about the importance of
communicating with our elected officials, especially at this critical time before election. He told the audience about the tools that
NCBA provides that make it easy for you to communicate your opinions and positions with your elected officials. Field provided
the audience with the NCBA web site, www.beefusa.org that any producer (not only NCBA members) can use to prepare and format
letters and/or e-mails to elected government officials. All we have to do is provide our name, zip code and a few other data elements
and press Send—it is that easy.
Steve Furrow, former Virginia Angus Association president and current Virginia Cattlemen’s Association board member
recently attended the NCBA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, DC where cattlemen served as advocates for their industry and
all of agriculture. The event was attended by nearly 200 cattle raisers. Ranchers were afforded the opportunity to visit with their
respective elected leaders to discuss issues impacting their industry. The issues ranged from taxes to dust regulations. Furrow reported
that the election year attitude was prevalent and echoed the words of Conner and Field indicating that the people they visited with
were interested and very willing to listen and, for the most part, understanding of the concerns that they voiced during their meetings.
Wall Street Journal recently interviewed Donnie Smith, Tyson Foods Inc.'s chief executive. Since assuming that position in
November, Smith has helped steer the biggest U.S. meat company out of one of its worst periods ever. Now that profits have replaced
record quarterly losses, the interviewer asked Smith about his thoughts on how to stay on track for the future. Smith said, “I've got
this little saying: the answer is always in the room. We have to free people up to operate in an environment where there is no fear. We
are going to make mistakes. Don't worry about it. Let's fail fast and fail forward. Then take that empowering spirit, and let's go solve
some problems.”
Like Donnie Smith, we have answers to our individual issues and problems we face. We need to communicate with our
decision makers and empower them to fail or succeed, but arm them with the facts to move forward and solve some problems. Get
involved!
Jerry Gustin
President
Virginia Angus Association
New VAA Members
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S.J. Lamber - Brodnax, VA
W.H. Buddy Shelton ~ Shelton Angus Farm - Gretna, VA
Cindy Dodson - Dillwyn, VA
Colleen Bowers - Berryville, VA
Matthew Manbeck ~ MAM Farms - Staunton, VA
Mason Day Jr., ~ Days on the Dan - South Boston, VA
Roger Leseney ~ Home Place Farms - Jackson, NC
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE VAA OFFICE
• Please check our website. It is newly designed and updated weekly. www.vaangus.org
• VAA Member Farm Signs: We currently have double sided signs for anyone who is
interested. The cost is $220.00 plus shipping to your house.
• Payment forms for VAA Non Sale Related Functions: Check, Cash, Money Order, Visa,
Mastercard or Discover
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• We have consolidated phone numbers at the VAA office. The only numbers to
reach the office are 540-337-3001 or 540-337-3002. We have also consolidated
e-mails. The e-mail for VAA is vaangus@vaangus.org. Please be sure to update
your phone numbers and e-mail address to your safe list to ensure you recieve all
of our updates.
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The Virginia Angus Association hosted the second Annual Angus Tour on August 8--10, 2010. Participants from nine
states including New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Carolina
and Tennessee gathered at the Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center in Staunton on Sunday, August 8, 2010 for the
welcome reception where they enjoyed some southern hospitality, visited with some old friends and made new ones. The
tour guide was Jon Repair, past president of the Virginia Angus Association.
The actual tour began early Monday morning with a stop at the famous Shenandoah Caverns. The group then visited
Benfield Farm in Deerfield, who provided lunch for the group. The next stop was the CSF Cattle Company in Raphine
who also provided a tour and dinner for the group at the Shenandoah Valley AREC. The AREC is the birth place of the
International Harvester Company and provided interesting old machinery exhibits for the final stop of the day
Tuesday morning began early again with a trip to Berryville where the group toured the popular North American
Breeders facility, followed by lunch and a cattle tour at Mountain Valley Angus in Harrisonburg. . Tuesday afternoon
found the group on a guided tour through the historical New Market Battlefield. The final events were dinner and a visit
to Wehrmann Angus.
The 2010 Break Basket of the South tour offered participants a chance to explore some of Virginia’s rich history, tour
some progressive Angus operations with cutting edge genetics, and visit with fellow cattle producers.
The Virginia Angus Association would like to thank all of the generous sponsors that helped make this memorable event
possible. This year’s sponsors were: Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, Fleenor Cattle Co., Vigortone, Accelerated Genetics,
Intervet and Valley Vet. The 2010 Bread Basket of the South tour was truly a success. One couple commented “this
was the most enjoyable tour, very informative and organized with lots to see and do; Jon was a world of information.
We look forward to doing this again”. Virginia Angus also would like to thank all the farms that hosted the cattle tours:
Benfield Farm - Don & Juliana Benner: CSF Cattle Co. - C.S. Fitzgerald; North American Breeders - Tim Schofield;
Mountain Valley Angus - Mike & Beth Bazzle & Jon Ma; and Wehrmann Angus -- Richard McClung:. The attendees
appreciated all the insights the farm hosts provided and the quality of cattle. Without your support and participation, this
event would not be possible.
The Virginia Angus Association is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the promotion of the Angus
breed of cattle. This is accomplished through the
organization of sales, field days and events like this as
well as marketing. For more information on Virginia
Angus and all we can offer please visit our web site at
www. vaangus.org or call (540) 337-3001
Private Treaty
6~Registered 4 year old fall calving cows to calve in September 2010. All AI bred to SAV Mandan and SAV
Directive.
• 13 Fall calving cows - a mix of registered & commercial, Many are AI sired & bred.
• 15+ Spring Calving Cows and 5+ Fall Calving Cows. Please call the office ~ and I will get details for you.
If interested please call Felicia at 540-337-3001.
Virginia Angus
Glassware
Virginia Angus Oxford Shirts ~ $30.00
Apparel Polo Shirts ~ $25.00
(Long or Short Sleeved)
2 oz. Shot Glasses
11 oz. Rocks Glasses
13 oz. High Ball Glasses
14 oz. Double Old Fashion
15 oz. Iced Tea Glasses
1/4 Zip Micro Fleece ~ $45.00
Jackets ~ $72.00
Vests ~ $50.00 - $60.00
Custom Hats - $25.00
$40.00
Per set of 4 glasses
(Price does not include shipping)
VAA
Greeting
Cards
• Pack of 20 cards
• 5 different designs
• Full Color
6
ONLY
$15.00
Price does not include shipping
Prices above do not include shipping
Farm VAA
Signs
• Double Sided Sign
$220.00
Price does not include shipping
Virginia Angus Association’s
Cattle Drive for
Prosperity
B
y now it is hoped that you are all aware of the “Cattle Drive for Prosperity”. Since this started
in 2009 we have raised over $4,200.00 due to the voluntary generosity of our membership
and their kind support to our Association. Members taking part have donated the proceeds
from a cull cow that they have sent to market. All monies derived from these donations have gone
immediately towards off setting the balance of our line of credit. The “Cattle Drive for Prosperity”
is an on going endeavor that you can participate in at anytime. Your willingness to take part is very
much appreciated as are the donations of the past year.
We hope that you will recognize the importance of the “Cattle Drive for Prosperity” to both the
immediate and future positive impact of our Association. As you all know these are not strong
financial times at home or for your Association. By pledging at least one cow, the Virginia Angus
Association will be guaranteed the opportunity to springboard into another 77 years of success as it
addresses the needs of you, the membership.
Thank you to:
Edgewood Angus
Murcielago Farms
Whitestone Farm
Gustin Land & Cattle
Locust Hill Farm
Harold Armstrong
Echo Ridge farm
Clearview Farm
Rainbow Ridge Farm
Lazy Acres Angus
For their generous support
of the Cattle Drive for
Prosperity
$65,059.96
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$5,000
Balance In January 2009 - $35,000
Borrowed in October 2009 - $35,000
Paid to the Line of Credit as of June 30, 2010 - $26,940
Burrowed in September 2010 - 18,500
Funds Needed - $65,059.96
On-Stage 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010 • 1:00 p.m.
Clark County Ruritan Fairgrounds
Berryville, VA
Step onto the Stage With Virginia’s Finest Registered
Angus Steers...
...And Stay for the 2010 Virginia Furturity immediately following.
**Heifers and Steers purchased through this sale will be
eligible for a special jackpot class at the M.A.J.A.C. next spring!**
For More Information Contact:
Chuck Alexander: 540-955-1517 (tpangus1993@yahoo.com)
Felicia G. Roberts: 540-337-3001 (vaangus@vaangus.org)
2010 American Angus Association 127th
Annual Meeting
Virginia
will be represented by:
Delegate
Paul S. Bennett, Red House
Tom McCall, Greenville
Mark Duffell, Aldie,
A. Douglas Dalton Jr., Gretna
Ken Barnhart, Purcellville
Paul M. Coleman, Scottsville
Jon Repair, Glasgow
Charles J. Pratt, Atkins
Jerry Crenshaw, Upperville
Jerry J. Gustin, Gloucester
Alternate
Paul S. Bennett, Red House
T.D. Steele, Roanoke
C. Whitney Grove, Forest
Pete Henderson, King William
Kevin Fleenor, Aldie
Richard Jenkins, Abingdon
Ernest T. Carter, Louisa
James Young, Forest
Scott L. Buchanan, Aldie
Michael Gothard, Richmond
George H. Stovall, Stuart
Southside
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
12:30 p.m. Locust Level Farm • Vernon Hill, VA
Pre-SaleSocial&Dinner•6p.m.Friday,November12•Educational
Speaker,AmandaWydnerfromCertifiedAngusBeef
Selling Quality Angus from Breeders in Virginia & North Carolina
Outstanding cows, bred heifers and open heifers out of
these and other great sires sell!!
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For more information or to request a catalog, please contact the Virginia Angus
Association Office at 540-337-3001 or email vaangus@vaangus.org.
Sale Managed By:
Sale Hosted By:
Sale Sponsored By:
Powers Cattle Services
Jeff Powers • 540-520-4332
Email: JMPOWERS@aol.com
Virginia Angus Association
Email: vaangus@vaangus.org
Office:540-337-3001
Locust Level Farms
Mike McDowell
Home: 434-349-3779
Cell: 434-575-4850
www.locustlevelfarms.com
Southside Virginia
Angus Association
Zach Tucker, Sale Chair
Cell: 434-547-8163
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Officers
PRESIDENT
Shane Clary
PRESIDENT ELECT
Luke Muncy
SECRETARY
Terra Thomas
TRESAURER
Kraig Smith
HISTORIAN
Courtney Pooton(2010)
Morgan Alexander(2011)
REPORTER
Catie Hope
Directors
Jacob Bowman
Adam murray
Brandon Hamilton
Mark Alexander
Connor Orrock
MacKenza Muncy
Advisors
Kristen Strecker
Julie Muncy
Linda Alexander
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2010 Lead Conference
“Angus: Live and Loud”
Nashville, Tennessee
These junior members from Virginia at the 2010 LEAD
Conference, Aug. 5-8 in Nashville, Tenn. Pictured from left
are Shane Clary, Brodnax; Morgan Alexander, Berryville; and
Bobby Strecker, Rockbridge Baths.
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A total of 207 youth and advisors from 34
states, Canada, Russia and Australia attended the conference, "Angus:
Live and Loud," where they enhanced leadership and interpersonal skills
while learning more about the beef industry.
Virginia Angus is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the 2011
Virginia Angus Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for February
4&5, 2011 at the Natural Bridge Hotel and Conference Center. A block of
rooms has been reserved at the rate of $67.00 per night for two people with an
additional charge of $10.00 per person after that. The rate will be available
until January 21, 2011.
Make plans early to join us.... We look forward to seeing you there....
Natural Bridge, Virginia is a truly breathtaking place. It is full of
fascinating history, attractions to explore and true creations from
mother nature. The Natural Bridge Hotel and Conference Center
is centered right in the middle of it all, offering, the Natural Bridge,
Gift Shops, Miniature Golf, Cedar Creek Nature Trail, Monacan
Indian Village, Saltpeter Cave, The Lost River, Lace Falls, Caverns,
Professor Cline’s Haunted Monster Museum, the Wax Museum and
much more. Natural Bridge has something for all ages and the
entire family. Make plans to join VAA at the annual meeting and
take the opportunity to extend your stay and enjoy Natural Bridge,
More information regarding the 2010 Annual Meeting will be
coming soon in upcoming newsletters and on our website at
www.vaangus.org
For more information on Natural Bridge visit
www.naturalbridgeva.com
Presorted First Class
US Postage Paid
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Permit 75
Virginia Angus Association
P.O. Box 209
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: (540) 337-3001
Fax: (540) 337-3113
www.vaangus.org
E-mail: vaangus@vaangus.org
Newsletter Advertising Rates
Full Page - 1 Month ~ $150.00
1/2 Page - 1 Month ~ $100.00
1/4 Page - 1 Month ~ $50.00
Business Card Ad for 1 Year ~ $150.00
Calendar of Events
October 1-3
Virginia State Fair
Doswell VA
October 2
C-Stock Farm Open House Production Sale
Scottsville, VA
October 9
Wehrmann Angus Female Production Sale
New Market, VA
October 14
Wehrmann/Donnell Cattle Co. Bull Sale
Abilene, TX
October 16
Whitestone Farm “Brand of Quality” Sale
Aldie, VA
October 17
NVAA “On-Stage” Steer & Heifer Sale
Berryville, VA
October 23
NVAA “Fall Female Classic” Sale
Middleburg, VA (Hosted by Locust Hill Farm)
October 23
SWVAA “More for your Money” Sale
Wytheville, VA
October 29
Virginia Tech 16th Annual “Hokie Harvest” Sale Blacksburg, VA
October 30
Lazy Acres Angus “Open House”
Rocky Mount, VA
November 6
Mystic Hill Farm Bull & Female Sale
Culpeper, VA
November 13
Southside VA Angus Foundation Female Sale Vernon Hill, VA @ Locust Level Farm
November 20
Quaker Hill Farm Bull & Female Sale
Louisa, VA
November 20
Locust Level Farm Bull Sale
Vernon Hill, VA
November 27
Echo Ridge Fall Bull Sale
Atkins, VA
December 3
Knoll Crest Fall Bull Sale
Red House, VA
December 4
Edgewood Angus Open House
West Point, VA
December 4
The Partners Angus Bull and Female Sale
Rocky Mount, NC
December 4
Murcielago Farm Annual Fall Bull Sale
Scottsville, VA
December 10
Creswell Farms Best of the Blue Ridge Sale
Lynchburg, VA
Decmeber 11
SWVAA “Finest Sale”
Abingdon, VA
December 11
BCIA Culpeper Sr. Bull Sale
Culpeper, VA