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Sam Smith 405/567-3345 Gregg Smith 405/567-4387 Reggie Anderson 405/567-4180 CALL US FOR ALL OF YOUR GENETIC NEEDS Flushes, Embryos • Replacement Heifers & Bulls Grand Champion Pen of Three • National Western RED BARON P101 RC Stinger 072K x HS Reflection J34 EPDs—1 4 47 71 5 0 24 (our power bull from the Denver Champion Pen of Three) Semen Available Also, semen available on: HR Lieutenant L737 (Tomcat x Ruby Red 33E) Greg, Cindy & Trevor Hale Box 117 • Perryton, Texas 79070 806/435-9864 • 806/202-0819 Cell Email: greghale@ptsi.net Buddy Robertson, Consultant 580/938-2491 Home • 580/747-7000 Cell OSSA | 1 Table of Contents Hilltop Simmentals ....................................IFC Triple B Farms ...............................................19 Hale Ranch ......................................................1 CJS Farm ........................................................19 A Note from Your President...........................2 Gwartney Simmentals & Club Calves .........19 OSSA Membership .........................................4 OJSSA Membership ......................................20 Tulsa State Fair Futurity .................................8 OK Cattle Services ........................................21 Cherokee Sale .................................................8 S&S Cattle Company ....................................21 Willis Simmentals ..........................................8 History of the Breed .....................................27 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association ..............9 OSSA Membership Application ..................29 OSSA Constitution & By-laws .....................10 Junior Supporters .........................................30 Reproduction Enterprises Inc. ....................11 The Lone Coyote Co. ....................................30 Sloup Simmentals ........................................14 Fowler Cattle .................................................30 OSU Purebred Beef Center ..........................14 H&H Simmentals..........................................31 Steaks Alive ...................................................14 Diamond J Simmentals ................................32 Junior of the Year ..........................................15 XTech Simmentals ..................................... IBC Moo La Hula with the Juniors 2005 ............16 White Farms .................................................BC Family of the Year .........................................18 OSSA Board of Directors Back Row (l-r): Dick Shulenburger, Jeff White, Steven Fowler Front Row (l-r): Kurt Hamburger, Bobby Willis, Buddy Robertson Not pictured: Jim Adkins, Billy Skiles, Steve Foster 2 | OSSA A Note from Your President Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association Board of Directors Kurt Hamburger President Route 1, Box 21 Weatherford, OK 73096 580/772-5610 Bobby Willis Vice President HC 67, Box 160 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-2781 Dick Shulanberger Secretary Route 4, Box 188 Wagoner, OK 74467 918/485-2871 Buddy Robertson Treasurer PO Box 834 Shattuck, OK 73858 580/938-2491 Steve Foster • Yukon Billy Skiles • Inola Steven Fowler • Newcastle Jim Adkins • Sperry Jeff White • Cherokee Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association PO Box 1085 Shattuck, OK 73858 580/938-5077 phone/fax www.oklahomasimmental.com Dear Members, Hope your ’05 calf crop is on the ground and you are as excited as we are at H & H. The cattle market we are experiencing is like none other. Simmental genetics are helping the commercial cattleman put more money in his pocket than ever before. We have to play this market as smartly as possible to maximize the most we can as seedstock producers. We have to market our bulls and replacement females better than we ever have. As an association, we have stumbled in not promoting our products to fellow cattlemen. We do have major changes planned. We must have your input in implementing these changes; we must refocus our efforts as a breed to selling quality seedstock and reconnect with the commercial cattleman. We must be more than a “show heifer” state. Again, we need to come together, strategize and “re-invent” ourselves. Our annual meeting is a “must attend” event of this year. It will be informative, fun and hopefully reignite friendships. We have some major events involving two great members. First, Sam Smith of Hilltop Simmentals was awarded the prestigious “Golden Herdbook Award.” Sam and his family have been great supporters of the OSSA and I’m proud to call him a friend. Bobby Willis was elected one of the South Central trustees by his fellow members to the ASA board. Congratulations Bobby, we look forward to you representing us in Bozeman. Please mark your calendar for the annual meeting and be a part of the fun. Sincerely, Kurt Hamburger President OSSA | 3 OSSA Membership Jim Adkins* Adkins Simmentals Rt 1 Box 323 Sperry, OK 74073 918/288-6193 Duan Anderson* Anderson Simmentals 7220 E 171st Bixby, OK 74008 918/366-6626 Bill Armstrong* Dan & Retha Asklund Asklund Acres 1103 Shaw Dr. Ada, OK 74820 580/332-6292 Frank Austin* Jerry Ayers* Ayers Farms 115 8th Snyder, OK 73566 580/569-2845 William Baggett* Baggett Simmental Box 830 Talhina, OK 74571 Johnny Baker* Josef Barbi Royal Farms of, KS, L.C. PO Box 250 Caney, KS 67333 620/879-5801 Robert Bates Rt 2 Box 385 Locust Grove, OK 74352 918/479-5669 Carl Beene* Levi Bond Rt 6 Box 500 Enid, OK 73701 580/747-0370 Gene & Betty Boyd* Meinecke-Boyd, Inc. 712 Franklin Court Ardmore, OK 73401 Francis Brooks* Canadian Valley Farms Rt 1 Box 30 Hydro, OK 73048 405/542-6093 Truman V Brown* Brown Farms PO Box 141 Bradley, OK 73011 405/756-4560 Wayne Burden Rt 2 Box 318 A Wanette, OK 74878 Greg Burden 90 S Cascade Ave, Suite 900 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 John Collier* Dewey & Dorthia Combs* D&D Simmental 11901 N Lewis Skiatook, OK 74070 918/288-7045 COMBSDEW@aol.com Connors State College* 1000 College Rd Warner, OK 74469 918/768-3532 Jerry Cooper* Sandhill Simmental Farm Rt Box 101 Forgan, OK 73938 580/487-3552 Brian & Debbie Dancer X Tech Simmental Rt 1 Box 1350 Haskell, OK 74436 918/482-2650 cwgrldebbie@aol.com Rodney Davis* Rt 1 Canton, OK 73724 Chet Burrows* Sarah Buxkempter 2617 CR 400 Ballinger, TX 76821 Dale Cantrell* Rt 1 Box 140B Prague, OK 74864 405/567-4767 Mike Cantrell Enid, OK 73701 Carl & Pam Coe Mound Valley Farm Rt 2 Box 151 Hydro, OK 73048 580/663-2421 Leo Dick LM Cattle Rt 1 Box 19 Nowata, OK 74048 918/273-1547 Danny Dickerson* Dickerson Simmental PO Box 122 Colony, OK 73021 405/929-7281 Ray Eaves 1253 S. Bentley Atoka, OK 74525 580/889-2983 Don Cole* 4 | OSSA *Lifetime Member OSSA Membership John Ellis M.D.* Doc Ellis Simmental 4205 McAuley Blvd #385 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405/749-0193 Bill Goddard* Goddard Ranch Rt 1 Box 205 Ardmore, OK 73401 580/389-5397 Kimball & Wendy Humphrey Rolltop Ranch PO Box 6269 Norman, OK 73070 405/872-3438 Dan Ray Eschler* Rt 1 Randlett, OK 73562 Dale Goyer* Greg James* Rockin’ J Simmental Rt 2 Box 72 A Balko, OK 73931 580/646-3348 Gene Eslick* Eslick’s Simmental Acres Rt 1 Box 31 Clearview, OK 74835 405/786-2876 Frank Forneris Forneris Black Simmental Rt 1 Box 1670 Coalgate, OK 74538 580/927-2236 Steve Foster 10275 Tipi Road Yukon, OK 73099 Brenda & Littleton Fowler Fowler Show Cattle 521 NE 16th Newcastle, OK 73065 405/387-2079 riatas603@hotmail.com George Freas* Ranch Creek Simbrah Rt 1 Box 119 Stuart, OK 74570 918/867-2622 Eugene Freas* Freasland Farm Rt 1 Box 15 Milburn, OK 73450 580/443-5368 John Friend* Friend Simmental Box 89 Freedom, OK 73842 580/589-2607 *Lifetime Member Larry Goyer* Goyer Simmental Rt 3 Box 251 Weatherford, OK 73096 580/593-2928 Harold Gwartney* Gwartney Simmental Rt 2 Box 98 Cheyenne, OK 73628 580/497-2249 Kurt & Joann Hamburger* H&H Simmental Rt 1 Box 21 Weatherford, OK 73096 580/772-5610 Wendall Hamilton* David Harrison* Eleven Bar Ranch Rt 1 Box 76 Tyrone, OK 73951 580/854-6749 Dee Henson H-H Ranch 611 N Main Seminole, OK 74868 405/382-3600 Terry Hodges* Hodges Simmental Rt 1 Box 526 Checotah, OK 74426 918/473-2409 Bruce Huff* Rt 2 Box 142A Prague, OK 74864 405/567-4495 Bill Jeffrey* Alfadale Stock Farm 1200 N Alfadale Rd El Reno, OK 73036 405/262-1894 Bobby Jennings Jennings Simmental 1668 Victory Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940/767-8028 Donald Johnson Bar CO PO Box 667 El Reno, OK 73036 405/262-3721 Mike & Dixie Johnson* D&M Cattle Co. 1912 Hwy 77 W Perry, OK 73077 580/336-9139 Jay & Cheryl Johnson Circle JC Rt 1 Box 254 Nowata, OK 74048 918/273-1475 Ralph Johnston* Johnston Simmental Ranch 701 S Hughes Morris, OK 74445 918/733-2328 OSSA | 5 OSSA Membership Vernon Jones* Oak Knoll Farm Rt 1 Box 284 Collinsville, OK 74021 918/371-2802 Harry Jordan* Otex Farm & Ranch 580/332-0551 H.H. & Pat Karsteter* Karsteter Kountry Rt 3 Box 920 Cushing, OK 74023 918/225-2362 Jack Kelsey* 511 Rose St Rt 2 Waynoka, OK 73860 Kenneth King* King Simmental Rt 2 Box 2110 Stigler, OK 74462 918/967-4035 Chris Klaassen Rt 1 Box 112 Hydro, OK 73048 405/663-2235 Marvin & Eva Lewis* Atronomy Ranch Box 215 Sunset, TX 76270 817-845-2291 James Ling* Romar Ranch Rt 1 Box 551 Catoosa, OK 74015 918/266-4403 CW Lynch* Box 146 Warner, OK 74469 918/463-2931 Tom Manske 10204 Exter Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 405/324-9325 Bob Martin* Martin and Sons Rt 1 Box 45 Pauls Valley, OK 73675 405/238-2606 Russell Martin* Double M Farms 6730 N 4010 Road Copan, OK 74022 918/531-2642 Paul Maulsby 301 8th Snyder, OK 73566 Bill McGee* Long Branch Ranch PO Box 53 Morris, OK 74445 918/469-2605 Cecil McKee* McKee Simmental Rt 1 Box 1040 Quinton, OK 74561 918/469-2605 Kevin Mehler 924 E Noble Guthrie, OK 73044 405/282-7968 Jim Melton* 1910 Saddleback Blvd Norman, OK 73072 405/321-8092 Bruce Miller 1952 Oak Creek Lane, Ste. 143 Bedford, TX 76022 Larry & Kathy Miller Norris & Leslie Mack Rt 2 Box 628-3 Locust Grove, OK 74352 6 | OSSA Alvin Minor* White Rock Ranch Rt 1 Box 31 Roff, OK 74865 580/456-7787 Craig Moorman Moorman Cattle Co. PO Box 11 Leedey, OK 73654 580/488-3436 Charles Morgan* 14750 S 4210 Rd Claremore, OK 74017 918/341-2376 Tracy & Ronda Musick Rt 1 Box 254 Sentinel, OK 73664 580/393-4810 Wes Nimmo* Nimmo & Nimmo 5750 Lake Rd Ponca City, OK 74604 580/762-5580 Leonard Nobis* Rt 5 Box 73 Enid, OK 73701 Oklahoma State University* Cindy Pribil 109 Animal Science Stillwater, OK 74078 405/372-0457 Dale & Sandi Olansen PO Box 122 Glenpool, OK 74033 John Osmond* 9063 E 188th Pl S Bixby, OK 74008 918/473-6655 Aaron Owen 3850 South Farm Road 107 Brookline, MO 65619 *Lifetime Member OSSA Membership Robert Patterson* Mid-American Land, Grain & Cattle Co., Inc PO Box 52610 Tulsa, OK 74152 918/749-2426 Doug Paul D-P Sales Service 6421 Avondale Drive Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Phil Perryman* P Bar P Rt 2 Box 68 Apache, OK 73006 580/588-3197 J.E. Pybas Pybas Ranch 14705 FR 1201 Gainsville, TX 76240 Odell Quinn* Rt 2 Box 87 Geronimo, OK 73543 Buddy & Debbie Robertson OK Cattle Services PO Box 834 Shattuck, OK 73858 580/938-2491 brdeb@pldi.net Will Sasser* PNS Simmental Rt 2 Box 152 Lawton, OK 73501 580/355-1417 Fred Schuetze PO Box 968, 500 Coates Rd Granbury, TX 76048 John & Jeanne Scorse* Steaks Alive PO Box 3832 Joplin MO 64803 417/437-0911 scorsej@steaksalive.com *Lifetime Member Dick Shulanberger* S-5 Farms Rt 4 Box 188 Wagoner, OK 74467 918/485-2871 Ronnie Stuart Stuart Ranch HC 73 Box 414 Pawhuska, OK 74056 918/287-3312 Billy & Steffanie Skiles 21846 East 640 Road Inola, OK 74036 918/543-7896 Jay Sullins Sullins Simmental Rt 1 Box 380 Council Hill, OK 74428 918/474-3477 Sam Smith* Hilltop Simmentals NBU 1606 Prague, OK 74864 405/567-3345 Mark Smith* Rt 5 Box 146 Chickasha, OK 73018 TJ Smoot Rt 4 Box 1686 Atoka, OK 74525 580/889-9336 Bill & Judy Spraggins Rt 4 Box 87A Frederick, OK 73542 580/335-2258 Tim Springs Tuff Street Cattle Co 17839E Ct. Rd. 176 Eldorado, OK 73537 580/633-2725 jsprings@swoi.net Harold Stephens* Stephens Simmental Rt 2 Box 1820 Atoka, OK 74525 580/889-7866 Darrel Stiles* Cabin Creek Farms Rt 3 Box 2520 Cushing, OK 74023 918/225-0260 Clarence Sumpter CJS Farms PO Box 2321 Bartlesville, OK 74005 918/545-2021 Cocjsfarm2@aol.com Jim Taylor* Taylor Simmental Rt 2 Box 183 Cheyenne, OK 73628 580/497-0654 Charles Teel* Rt 1 Stonewall, OK 74871 David & Terri Tevebaugh 2815 Arrowwood Rd Gilmer, TX 75644 903/725-7890 Jack Tucker* Gary Updyke* Updyke Simmental Rt 1 Box 905 Checotah, OK 74426 918/473-3407 Marilyn, Bobby & Carla Vaught 4VP Simmental Ranch HC 63 Box 350 Ft Towson, OK 74735 580/873-9368 OSSA | 7 OSSA Membership Howard Vincent* 2716 NW 58th Place Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405/879-2229 Gene Warr* Burris Valley Ranch 7300 Commanche Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405/271-2797 Dwight & Carol Waugh Dew Simmental Farms Box 1133 Kingfisher, OK 73750 405/375-5210 Vince Westbrook* Arrow W Ranch Connors State College 1000 College Rd Warner, OK 74469 Jeff & Dawn Ann White* White Farms 922 S Grand Cherokee, OK 73728 580/596-3245 Whiteda@aol.com Clint Worsham* Worsham Farms 1235 Alabama Many, LA 71449 Bobby & Joan Willis Willis Simmental HC 67 Box 160 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-2781 wssimmentals@brightok.net Larry Zirkle* Circle Z Farm 8 Pecan Drive Stillwater, OK 74074 405/377-0495 Harlan Yocham* Art Willis, DVM Willis Simmental Ranch 601 Valley West Drive Rogers, AR 72756 501/631-1339 Tulsa State Fair Futurity T he Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association is hosting a Futurity Sale during the 2005 Tulsa State Fair, Saturday, October 8 in the sale tent. This is a great opportunity for OSSA members to market show quality heifers and steers. All animals must be halter broke and manageable. Sale expenses will be limited to $150 per heifer and $50 per steer. Sale expense funds and registration papers should accompany the nomination form and must be postmarked by September 20 and sent in to the OSSA office to be eligible. To qualify to exhibit in the 2006 showback, the buyer must pay a $50 showback fee at sale time. Champion and Reserve Champion Showback heifers will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively. All nominations must be postmarked by no later than September 20! Contact OSSA at 580/938-5077 with any questions or download a nomination form at www.oklahomasimmental.com. CHEROKEE SALES CO. CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA Sale Every Wednesday w Livestock Market w w Order Buying w TIM STARKS Office: 580/596-3361 Home: 580/596-2347 w Cell: 580/884-9089 8 | OSSA HC 67, Box 160 • Marietta, OK 73448 email: wssimmentals@brightok.net 10 miles east on Hwy. 32, 1/4 mile north on Enville, Ran Road Bobby • (580) 276-2781 (ph. & fax) Jon • (580) 276-4884 *Lifetime Member Join the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association OCA Benefits • $50 Annual Dues -Legislative Representation at the National, State and Local Level -Beef Promotion -Subscription to the Oklahoma Cowman, Oklahoma’s oldest and most respected livestock publication -Media response, information & education -Up to $5,000 theft reward protection -OCA membership sign, window decal and membership card Additional Services: -Brand Registration -Oklahoma CattleWomen, Inc. -Oklahoma Jr. Cattlemen’s Association -Youth Awards & Scholarships -Beef and Leadership Educational Workshops for Adults and Youth -OCA Foundation -Production of the Range Round-Up, OCA Annual Convention, Summer Ranch Tour, Tulsa Beef Tent, OQBN, District Meetings or OCA Life Membership: -Help preserve the heritage of the OCA and join the LIfe Membership list -One time cost of $1000 -Four equal payment in 6 month intervals allowed -Each life member will receive a plaque with his or her membership number -Life Membership roll is displayed in the OCA Board Room Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association P.O. Box 82395, Oklahoma City, OK 73148 405/235-4391 - 405/235-3608, fax www.okcattlemen.org OSSA | 9 OSSA Constitution & By-Laws ARTICLE I- NAME The name of this corporation shall be the Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association (OSSA). ARTICLE II- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The OSSA has set as its primary objectives the development and promotion of the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of cattle in the State of Oklahoma. It is believed that both these breeds can make important contributions towards the improvement of the cattle industry in Oklahoma. The OSSA is open to all individuals interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle. ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP 1. Application for membership must be made in writing to the secretary-treasurer of the OSSA. 2. The Board of Directors shall have the power to accept of reject any application for membership. The Board shall have the power to suspend or expel any member who conducts himself in a manner detrimental to the OSSA or fails to comply with OSSA rules and regulations without refund of membership fees or dues. 3. A member whose membership has been revoked must make a written application to the Board for reinstatement and may be reinstated only after having received a threefourths (3/4) affirmative vote from the Board. 4. Legal partnerships or incorporated companies shall specify in writing the person(s) authorized to vote or act in their behalf at any meeting of the OSSA. 5. Active members are those interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle that pay the membership dues, regardless of residence. They may vote and hold elected office. There is only one vote per membership. 6. Associate members are those interested in Simmental and Simbrah cattle who pay the membership dues, regardless of residence. They may vote and hold elected office. There is only one vote per membership. 7. Associate members are non-voting members who may be interested in the advancement of the OSSA. They may not hold office nor may they vote. 8. Honorary members are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Simmental and Simbrah cattle in Oklahoma. They are elected by the general membership of the OSSA provided they have been recommended for such an appointment by a prior resolution by the Board. Honorary members are not entitled to vote nor may they hold elected office. ARTICLE IV- OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 1. Duties of Officers: A. The President shall preside at meetings and shall be Chairman of the Board of Directors. He shall issue the call to meeting for all Board meetings. He shall carry on the business of the OSSA under the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and the instructions of the Board of Directors. B. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or at the President's request, perform the duties of the President. C. The Secretary-Treasurer shall assist the President in managing the business of the OSSA. He shall be the official custodian of the seal and records of the OSSA. He shall see to the financial affairs of the OSSA. He shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him by the president or the Board. 10 | OSSA BULL STUD DIVISION “The Best in the Semen Collection Midwest Since 1978” Reliable, Safe Handling of Animals Knowledgable & Friendly Staff EMBRYO DIVISION Embryo Transfer & Recovery 30 day Ultrasound AI Training Breeding Services Donor Flushing Recipient Herd Semen Testing Semen Storage World Wide Shipping AI Supplies Nitrogen Tanks One Day Semen Collection On Farm Collection Available Semen Distributors For: 908 North Prairie Road • Stillwater, OK 74075 Toll Free: 1-877-525-8037 Fax: 405-377-4541 www.reproductionenterprises.com OSSA | 11 OSSA Constitution & By-Laws D. The Board may employ an Executive Secretary. He shall assume the duties of the secretary-treasurer and the business affairs of the OSSA in accordance with policy directives from the Board as communicated to him by the President. E. The Executive Secretary may act as the authorized representative of the Board in conducting the business of the OSSA. He may be responsible for the safekeeping of all securities and monies of the OSSA and shall direct the keeping of proper books of account. He may perform all duties as may be directed by the Executive Committee of the Board. He may hire and discharge all employees of the OSSA, with the approval of a majority of the Board. 2. Duties of Directors: A. The policies and affairs of the OSSA shall be established and administered by a Board of Directors. The Board shall consist of nine (9) directors. Each of the six (6) districts as described and established below, shall elect a director. Such district directors shall be elected by the District caucus at the annual meeting and shall serve a term of three (3) years. The Districts are as follows: District 1 (NE): An area bound on the north by Kansas, east by Missouri and Arkansas, south by I-40 and west by Highway 75. District 2 (SE): Bound on the north by I-40, east by Arkansas, south by Texas, west by the Indian Nations Turnpike and Hwy 271. District 3(NC): Bound on the north by Kansas, east by Highway 75, south by I-40 and west by I-35. District 4(SC): Bound on the north by I-40, east by the Indian Nations Turnpike, south by Texas and west by I-35. District 5 (NW): Bound on the north by Kansas, east by I-35, south by I-40, west by Texas. This includes the Oklahoma Panhandle. District 6 (SW): Bound on the north by I-40, east by I-35, south by Texas and west by Texas. B. Out of state members shall vote in the at-large elections and are eligible to serve as a director-at-large with all the appropriate voting privileges. C. If a district fails to elect a member of their own, the newly formed board may appoint a director to serve a one year term. D. The Directors shall elect from among their own number a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer. They will serve a one year term and may succeed themselves for one term. This election shall be held at the Annual Meeting. E. The immediate past president shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee for one (1) year. The board may appoint additional officers as they see fit in order to carry out efficiently the affairs of the OSSA. However, only active, paid-up members in good standing may be officers. Ex-officio members are voting members. F. In any action, suit or proceeding against the OSSA, or officers and/or directors in their capacity as officer/director, the Board shall select, hire and pay counsel for said officer/ director to defend him in any said suit. The Board shall retain the sole power to settle any and all suits and claims against it and its officers and directors, as it deems appropriate. The OSSA shall reimburse and indemnify said officers or directors for all reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with said action, suite or proceeding. This agreement to defend, indemnify, and hold officers and directors harmless from any judgments applies only to acts performed by said officer or director in the scope of duties as an officer or director of the OSSA. 12 | OSSA OJSSA Membership ARTICLE V- COMMITTEES 1. Executive Committee. This committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, immediate past President (Ex-officio), and an additional Director elected by the Board. The President shall serve as Chairman. It shall be this committee's duty to conduct the affairs of the OSSA between the Board meetings and carry out the instructions of the Board. 2. Financial Committee: Shall be composed of the Executive Committee members. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be Chairman. This committee's purpose shall be to prepare a budget and submit it to the board for approval. They shall also make recommendations to the Board for the investment of available funds. 3. Fairs and Shows: This committee shall make recommendations pertaining to live animal displays. 4. Nominating Committee: The President shall appoint one member to this committee from each of the six (6) districts. The nomination committee shall be appointed annually at least 90 days prior to the annual membership meeting to nominate directors for the OSSA. Each member of this committee will make his report to his District caucus during the annual membership meeting. Nomination other than those brought by District members of the nominating committee may be voted on at the District caucus. A simple majority of District members present shall constitute a District quorum. The election of each District's Board member shall be presented at the annual membership meeting. 5. Membership and Promotion: Shall promote and encourage membership in the OSSA and certify the membership at the annual membership meeting for voting purposes. They shall make recommendations concerning the advertising and promotion of Simmental and Simbrah cattle to insure the proper image at sales and in state publications. They shall work in cooperation with the American Simmental Association. 6. Sale Committee: Shall set sale rules, which uphold the performance and quality of Simmental and Simbrah cattle in the state sanctioned sales. 7. Youth Activities Committee: Shall assist and promote the Oklahoma Junior Simmental Simbrah Association. 8. Performance Committee: Shall be responsible for the rules and regulations and their implementation regarding the OSSA performance testing activities. They shall also assist in forming and enforcing guidelines for performance cattle sales. ARTICLE VII- BYLAWS AMENDMENTS The bylaws of the OSSA may be amended by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the active members voting at any annual membership meeting. Notice of all proposed (10%) of the active OSSA members. The petition must be in the OSSA office at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual membership meeting. The Board of Directors may also suggest Bylaws amendments; however, any proposed amendment must be included in the notice calling the meeting. Article IV, Section 2, Part E The immediate past president shall act as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee for as long as president directly proceeding the ex-officio remains in the office of President. The board may appoint additional officers as they see fit in order to carry out efficiently the affairs of the OSSA. However, only active, paid members in good standing may be officers. Ex-officio members are voting members. OSSA | 13 SLOUP SIMMENTALS Oklahoma State University We invite you to our 11th Annual New Direction Sale Purebred Beef Cattle Center October 21, 2005 at the ranch Seward, Nebraska FEATURING 40 Outstanding Open Females (many are ETs) 40 Great Bred Females from Purebreds to Percentages from some of the breed’s leading sires and dams Plus 25 Special Lots Pregnancies, Embryos, Flushes, Donors PLAN TO JOIN US! 109 Animal Science • Stillwater, OK 74078 Located three miles west of Stillwater on Hwy. 51 Nick & Andrea Sloup Shane, Shelbi, Bravin & Natalie (402) 643-4429 2909 Waverly Road Seward, NE 68434 a.sloup@juno.com Continuing to breed high quality Simmental cattle. Don’t forget to attend our 27th Annual “Cowboy Classic” Sale • April 2, 2006 Dr. Mark Johnson Associate Professor (405) 744-6065 Ben Fox, Mgr. Cindy Pribil (405) 372-0467 (405) 372-0457 STEAKS ALIVE John & Jeanne Scorse P.O. Box 3832 • Joplin, MO 64803 Phone: 417/437-0911 scorsej@steaksalive.com • www.steaksalive.com 14 | OSSA OSSA Junior of the Year S immentals have played a very important role in the life of the 2004 Junior of the Year recipient. Nicki Jaques, Hinton, Oklahoma, was born into a strong Simmental background that had been established by her father Jon in 1977. It was only natural to follow the course that had already been set before her. In 1990, Nicki’s first OSSA Junior of the Year cow was a fullblood that Nicki Jaques produced a heifer calf, which she showed at the young age of five. That was also the same year that she joined the OJSSA and was elected S.W. District Representative at the annual meeting. Nicki continued to follow “big sister” Dusty and their mother Carolyn around to many shows and events, but was exhibiting sheep from her own flock of sixty head. At age eleven Nicki took a huge leap. She sold her entire flock of registered Southdown and Shropshire sheep to purchase a donor prospect from H&H Simmentals. That heifer was “Red Dawn.” She was the cornerstone of Nicki’s herd. According to ASA data, Nicki has registered 115 head of Simmentals from 1990 to the present date. Nicki has held OJSSA offices and titles such as District Representative, Secretary, Vice-President, President, Princess and Queen. She has also been a part of many other organizations including Oklahoma Junior Cattleman’s Association, Oklahoma Club Calf Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and the Oklahoma FFA Organization. Nicki’s success as a livestock judge with the Hinton FFA Chapter placed her as fifth overall individual at the National FFA Livestock Judging Contest her senior year. That award was followed by an invitation to judge at the International Livestock Tour that began in Scotland and finished in Germany where she was awarded second high individual in the final international rankings. Nicki has won numerous honors in many organizations. Some of the more outstanding ones are, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Oklahoma State FFA Non-Traditional Student (for her work in embryo transfer), Connors State College livestock judging scholarship and American Junior Simmental Association Bronze and Silver Awards. Connors State College, Warner, Oklahoma, is the present home of Nicki. She is active on the livestock judging team and plans to finish her college career with a major in Animal Science. Nicki wants to thank the Oklahoma Simmental/Simbrah Association for this honor along with its support throughout her years as a junior member. OSSA | 15 Front row (l-r): Kalley Hurst, President & OSSA Junior Queen; Branden Sutherland, Vice President; Brett Willis, Secretary/ Treasurer; Miranda Morman, OSSA Junior Princess. Back row (l-r): Jace White, NW District director; James Vaught, SE District director; Jessica Tevebaugh, Sr. Ambassador; Jacoby Post, Jr. Ambassador. Not pictured: Nicki Jaques, SW District director; Chase Wade, NE District director. Clarence & Juanita Sumpter present Junior Advisor Joann Hamburger with an appreciation gift. The Oklahoma Junior group at Nationals! The Oklahoma Juniors were well represented at Regionals! 16 | OSSA with the Juniors 2004-05 Branden Sutherland with his Grand Champion heifer at the Oklahoma State Fair. Timber Stephens with the Grand Champion heifer at the Tulsa State Fair. Oklahoma Youth Expo Junior Showmanship winners were Andi McGill, Reserve Champion, and Brett Willis, Champion. Oklahoma Youth Expo Intermdeiate Showmanship winners were Jori McPeak, Reserve Champion, and Julie McGill, Champion. Oklahoma Youth Expo Senior Showmanship winners were Kalley Hurst, Reserve Champion, and Britney Willis, Champion. These pages sponsored by CJS Farm & Hilltop Simmentals OSSA | 17 OSSA Family Membership of the Year T ake one determined young girl, an Angus heifer, bought because her Ag teacher said she needed “hands on experience in large animals to be a vet,” add one scrawny long-legged boy, an equally scrawny, long-legged, orphaned, bottle-fed, red Simmental calf walking into the show ring for their first show, a mother and dad that did not have one bit of a farming background and what do you get? You get a heck of a lot of surprises and several decisions OSSA Family of the Year that would shape this family’s life. Steven, Brenda & Littleton Fowler October 1991 was a turning point in the orderly life of the Fowler family. Litt, Brenda, Shanda, and Steven had just moved from Oklahoma City and were no longer big city folks. They were now country dwellers in the middle of Newcastle, a community with a very active 4-H and FFA. Little did the Fowlers know how quickly this move would alter and change the direction of their lives and the surprises those changes would bring. Shanda wasted no time jumping into the FFA activities showing pigs and competing in public speaking. Soon she had convinced her mom to co-sign a loan for an Angus heifer. She told her daddy “the heifer would be done showing at the same time she would leave for college.” Two years later Shanda went to college, and the heifer stayed and became the cornerstone of the Fowler’s crossbreeding program. Steven soon gave up band and basketball, tried his hand at showing pigs but really preferred to work in the cattle barn. Terry Garvin, a local Simmental breeder, bought an orphan calf and called to ask if Steven wanted to buy it as a possible show heifer. Litt would get a big surprise when he came home from work to find Brenda and the kids in the back yard trying to decide where and how they could fit another heifer in the small fenced area. Two months later that long-legged boy and that long-legged calf, Tawanda, nervously walked into the ring of the Newcastle Fall Livestock Show. The Fowlers were now in the purebred Simmental business. Steven would soon purchase another heifer from Terry Garvin and Litt would extend the fence line once again. Eventually the Fowler family discovered the OSSA, and became a willing and active member. They have participated in several Regionals, National Classics, attended annual meetings and helped with organization functions in any way they were needed. Steven served one term as president of the OJSSA, was the 1999 OJSSA Junior of the Year and obtained the AJSA Silver Merit award. He now works as a Lecturer at Oklahoma State University and is currently serving on the OSSA Board of Directors. Shanda is married and is a practicing veterinarian in Oklahoma City. Brenda and Litt now manage the Fowler’s small herd of Simmental and Simmental-influenced cattle. 18 | OSSA Cowtime ‘05 Sale Sunday, November 27 CJS FARM Wahoo Livestock Commission Co. Wahoo, Nebraska Featuring 20 Embryo Lots 5 Herd Sire Prospects IPL TR 20 Open Heifers 200 Bred Females E B FARMS Simmental Black Simmental and Angus Bulls Purebred & Percentage CHRIS BEUTLER • BANCROFT, NE • PH: (402) 648-7473 “Cattle with Style” The Farm with Quality not Quantity At Select Times we offer Black & Red Bulls and Replacement Females Clarence & Juanita Sumpter Sale & Herd Consulting • Semen Sales Licensed Order Buying All Classes of Cattle Chris, Samantha & Joshua Beutler 2097 21 Road • Bancroft, NE 68004 Cell (402) 380-8244 • Fax (402) 648-7611 Email: cbeutler@gpcom.net P.O. Box 2321 Bartlesville, OK 74005 (918) 545-2021 cocjsfarm2@aol.com Gwartney We have a great set of 3 way cross and 1/2 blood to purebred Simmental show prospects as well as foundation females. Simmentals & Club Calves Gwartney Simmentals has been producing Simmental genetics for over 20 years. The beginning base was solid, the cattle are developed in a practical program and both bulls and females are bred to excel in today’s marketplace. We are able to give you the selection of Simmentals that you want, no matter where you want to be in the breed. From top show prospects to solid producers of commercial breeding. We can help you go down he right road in the industry with a truly competitive breeding program. Gwartney Simmentals Harold & Carolyn Gwartney Rt. 2 Box 98, Cheyenne, OK 73628 580.497.2249 OSSA | 19 OJSSA Membership Cody Alexander Rt 4 Box 26C Weatherford, OK 73096 580/774-0673 Allison Bond PO Box 581 Inola, OK 74036 918/543-3544 Dillion Burns Rt 4 Box 280 Coalgate, OK 74538 580/927-3146 William Alexander Rt 4 Box 26C Weatherford, OK 73096 580/774-0673 Cody Bond Rt 6 Box 500 Enid, OK 73701 580/446-5588 Skylar Burns 32070 Edmond Rd NW Geary, OK 73040 405/884-2376 Cheyenne Avent 2401 SW 16th Newcastle, OK 73065 405/387-2545 Taylor Bonnewell 14788 W Hefner Rd Yukon, OK 73099 405-373-0650 Tyler Burns 32070 Edmond Rd NW Geary, OK 73040 405/884-2376 Tyler Avent HC 1 Box 39 Kenton, OK 73946 Derek Bozworth 3303 N Harmony Cushing, OK 74023 918/225-6267 Barrett Butler Box 1018 Ringling, OK 73456 580/662-3095 Shelby Branch PO Box 822 Cleveland, OK 74020 918/865-9052 Cassie Bye 2316 W Boston Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918/455-3569 Clayton Breeden 923 Crystal Tuttle, OK 73089 405/381-2465 Mekisha Carpenter 918/253-5167 Brett Bain 445 Paradise Valley Lawton, OK 73507 580/492-6863 Amanda Barnes HC 71 Box 90B Kingston, OK 73439 580/564-4826 Ashley Bauger 320 Hampton Rd Adair, OK 74330 918/785-4831 Catlyn Bridges Rt 2 Box 80 Elgin, OK 73538 Jared Bedwell Rt 1 Box 83 Isabella, OK 73747 580/227-2343 Jill Briggs PO Box 214 Tuttle, OK 73089 405/381-3623 Rashele Blakley PO Box 693 Oologah, OK 74053 918/371-3502 Cody Brown HC 64 125 Marlow, OK 73055 580/658-3995 Derek Blevins Rt 1 Hobart, OK 73651 580/726-6037 Bailey Buck Rt 1 Box 344A Madill, OK 73446 580/795-7271 Kyrstin Blood Rt 2, Box 1528 Pauls, Valley 73075 405/484-7641 Daniel Burns Rt 4 Box 280 Coalgate, OK 74538 580/927-3146 20 | OSSA Kelsea Carrier 6606 E 19th Stillwater, OK 74074 405/624-9424 Brock Carter Rt 1 Box 18 Carter, OK 73627 580/486-3468 Jessica Channel 1301 11th Ave Miami, OK 74354 918/961-0946 Jacob Chidester 8444 W 550 Pryor, OK 74361 918/476-6466 Link Chipman 2323 Berry Ave Weatherford, OK 73046 580/772-0027 OK CATTLE SERVICES C S&S Sale Consulting Herd Management & Marketing Buddy Robertson Box 834 Shattuck, OK 73858 home 580/938-2491 • mobile 580/747-7000 Austin Claunch 1925 NW 16th Newcastle, OK 73065 405/387-3864 Neesa Coe Rt 2 Box 151 Hydro, OK 73048 405/663-2421 Cole Collins 50950 E 45-5 Rd Pawnee, OK 74058 Holly Collins Rt 1 Box 105 Butler, OK 73625 Chad Craig Wister, OK Robert Craig 1707 Witteville DR Poteau, OK 74953 918/647-8598 Cody Craner 1906 Morren Dr. Norman, OK 73071 Cali Crissup Box 122 Helena, OK 73741 580/852-3606 Courtney Crooks PO Box 295 Salisaw, OK 74955 918/775-6849 Kodi Cunningham Rt 2 Box 2840 Rose, OK 74364 918/479-6412 Luke Davis 5201 S Broadway Guthrie, OK 73044 Brock Degraffenreid Rt 1 Box 322 Tecumseh, OK 74873 405/598-5996 ATTLE COMPANY Custom Baling Sale Coordinating Herdsman Service Embryo Transfer Donor Management Artificial Insemination Billy Skiles Inola, OK Home: 918/543-7896 Cell: 918/645-4808 Dillon Degraffenreid Rt 1 Box 322 Tecumseh, OK 74873 405/598-5996 Lacey Detherage 204005 590 Rd Fairland, OK 74343 918/676-3787 Leslie Dillard Rt 1 Box 59A Caney, OK 74533 580/889-5595 Staci Dillard 720 Trent Lane Caney, OK 74533 580/889-6948 Geann Dobson 6855 NE OTIPOBY Elgin, OK 73538 580/492-4706 OSSA | 21 OJSSA Membership Clay Dolch Rt 4 Box 42 Anadarko, OK 73005 405/453-7626 Chet Fenton Rt 2 Box 2940 Stigler, OK 74462 918/967-2025 Billy Gladden Rt 1 Box 130 Asher, OK 74826 580/925-3575 Tyler Dorsey Rt 1 Box 2550 Council Hill, OK 74428 918/474-3220 Klancey Foot 15909 E VFW Glencoe, OK 74032 Austin Goodson 8008 E Madison Broken Arrow, OK 74014 918/357-1499 Breanna Duncan 4311 S Rd Marlow, OK 73055 580/252-3098 Sierra Foster 10275 Tipi Road Yukon, OK 73099 405/373-2161 Brooke Edsall Rt 1 Box 86A Loyal, OK 73756 Mindy Foutch 916 S Canadian Ave Purcell, OK 73080 405/527-9597 Megan Ellis Box 81 Cache, OK 73527 580/429-3902 Hannah Frailey 1226 N 425 Claremore, OK 74019 918/825-7581 Courtney Ellis Box 81 Cache, OK 73527 Hannah Fritchie 11652 W 805 Rd Ft Gibson, OK 74434 918/478-3808 Matthew Ely Rt 2 Box 67 Duncan, OK 73533 580/255-2392 Stephen Ervin PO Box 1237 Atoka, OK 74525 580/889-1886 Blake Fain Rt 1 Box 720 Watts,OK 74964 918/723-3450 Dell Farris Box 97 Addington, OK 73520 580/439-6520 Justin Fenton Rt 2 Box 2940 Stigler, OK 74462 918/967-2025 22 | OSSA Sierra Gray 7514 CR 3505 Ada, OK 74820 580/332-6416 Roy Green Rt 1 Box 1030 Wister, OK 74966 580/753-2342 Matthew Greenlee 25401 CR 110 Perry, OK 73077 580/336-0023 Brittany Greenroyd 9851 Cemetary Rd Noble,OK 73068 580/872-5191 Travis Gastineau 9721 Moffatt Rd Lexington, OK 73051 405/527-0338 Jared Grissom Rt 3 Box 276N Seminole, OK 74868 Britney Geis Rt 1 Box 55 Kingfisher,OK 73750 405/375-4882 Calvin Gwartney Rt 1 Box 194 Inola, OK 74036 918/543-3880 Morgan Gepner 301 N Randlett Hobart, OK 73651 580/726-9002 Derek Haken 13505 E Yost Rd Glencoe, OK 74032 580/669-2383 LeeAnn Gibson 214 SE St Apt. #410 Afton, OK 74331 918/257-4153 Amanda Halpain 46449 HWY 82 Park Hill, OK 74451 918/456-6905 Annie Jo Gilbert PO Box 4 Tecumseh, OK 74873 405/598-2502 Jenna Hamm 18112 CRNS 232 Frederick, OK 73542 580/335-2315 OJSSA Membership Jodie Hammer PO Box 500 Elmore City, OK 73433 580-788-4490 Hillary Holliday Rt 4 Box 435 Coalgate, OK 74538 580/927-3521 Lindsey Hankey Rt 1 Box 38 Amorita, OK 73719 580/474-2529 Susan Holman Rt 2 Box 23B Tyron, OK 74875 918/374-2615 Jared Hardcastle 4277 South Main Goldsby, OK 73073 405/288-6889 Casey Hough 9600 S 590 Rd Miami, OK 74354 918/542-2188 Dillon Hargrove Rt 1 Box 122H Prague, OK 74864 Kalley Hurst 17855 ECR 176 Eldordo, OK 73537 580/633-2222 Heath Heldermon Rt 2 Box 145 Sulphur, OK 73086 Tyler Helfenbein Box 62 Shattuck, OK 73858 580/938-5110 Allison Helm Rt 1 Box 28A Geary, OK 73040 580/884-2391 Katie Helm Rt 1 Box 28A Geary, OK 73040 405/884-2391 Corey Hice HC 67 Box 260 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-9602 Dusty Hiney 503 N County Road Afton, OK 74331 918/257-5510 Emily Hogland 3997 E Silver City Ridge Tuttle, OK 73089 405/381-0334 Shaunda Holland 399181 W 700 Rd Copan, OK 74022 918/532-4190 Bradley Isbell PO Box 684 Ft. Gibson, OK 74434 918/487-5485 Brett Isbell Rt 1 Box 68-9 Bragga, OK 74423 918/487-5485 Alyssa James 2182 County Street 2986 Blanchard, OK 73010 405/485-3721 Nicki Jaques Rt 1 Box 97 Hinton, OK 73047 405/542-3824 Cami Jeter 6830 N 4000 Rd Copan, OK 74022 918/532-4147 Kristen Jeter 6830 N 4000 Rd Copan, OK 74022 918/532-4147 Larrissa Jett Rt 1 Box 200 Laverne, OK 73848 Jordan Jett Rt 1 Box 200 Laverne, OK 73848 Scarlett Johnson Rt 1 Box 407B McAlester, OK 74051 918/426-0756 Katie Johnson Rt 1 Box 70 Purcell, OK 73080 405/527-5366 Sydney Johnston 11874 W 181st St. Sapulpa, OK 74066 Ryan Jone 3432 Springdale Road Ardmore, OK 73401 580/226-2388 Brittany Jones 17182 Graceland Rd Kelleyville, OK 74039 918/247-2384 Dan Jones 509 Mackie St. Tahlequah, OK 74460 918/456-3517 Kalicia Junghanns 301 N Main Medford, OK 73759 580/741-1741 Kali Kamphous Rt 1 Box 131 Lonewolf, OK 73655 580/846-5267 Andrea Keeton Box 159 Cleo Springs, OK 73729 Khanaa Kincade Rt 2 Box 115C Seminole, OK 74868 405/382-2727 Kendell Kincade Rt 2 Box 115C Seminole, OK 74868 405/382-2727 OSSA | 23 OJSSA Membership Asa Kinder 18090 CR NS 233 Frederick, OK 73542 580/335-5260 Paige Martin 613 W Louisiana Anadarko, OK 73005 405/247-2608 Tawny Mills PO Box 14 Hooker, OK 73945 580/652-2288 Catherine Lafleur Rt 1 Box 213-C Spiro, OK 74959 918/962-9933 Jessica Maxwell Mason Moorman PO Box 11 Leedey, OK 73654 580/488-3436 Jennifer Larson Rt 1 Box 234 Sulphur, OK 73086 580/622-2270 Haley Leggett 17115 South 310 Rd Morris,OK 74445 918/733-1204 Adam Leggett 17115 S 310 Rd Morris,OK 74445 918/733-1204 Elizabeth Long RR 2 Box 4803 Elk City, OK 73644 580/243-5825 Justin Long 28455 S 4380 Rd Vinita, OK 74301 918/256-8555 Jake Long Rt 1 Box 180 Wynnewood, OK 73298 405/238-7284 Jessica Longshore Rt 4 Box 308 Stilwell, OK 74960 918/696-3945 Chelsea May 15200 S Hwy 125 Fairland, OK 74343 918/542-6479 Jennifer Mayfield 3243 N 370 Rd Holdenville, OK 74848 405/379-3437 Louanne Mayfield 3243 N 370 Rd Holdenville, OK 74848 405/379-3437 Ashley McCullar 1000 Kali Hartshorne, OK 74547 918/297-7389 Andi McGill Rt 1 Box 418 Marietta, OK 73448 580/275-4433 Jordan Morris 12609 E Dalton Stillwater, OK 74074 405/743-0201 Sarah Morrison PO Box 667 ElReno, OK 73036 405/262-0494 Jennifer Morrison PO Box 667 ElReno, OK 73036 405/262-0494 AJ Morse Julie McGill Rt 1 Box 418 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-4433 Dakota Moyers 2200 E Fox Lane Newcastle, OK 73065 405/387-3361 Perri McGill Rt 1 Box 418 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-4433 Chase Murray 8 Valley Lane Shawnee, OK 74804 Brady Lopp Jori McPeak PO Boc 525 Warner, OK 74469 918/463-2319 Dakota Lundy 20852 S 4460 Rd Afton, OK 74331 918/256-7031 Kara Merz Rt 2 Box 10 Canute, OK 73626 580/472-3335 Hunter Magness Rt 1 Box 225A Okemah, OK 74859 918/623-1554 Dakota Milliron Rt 2 Box 50 Watonga, OK 73772 580/623-7696 24 | OSSA Miranda Moorman PO Box 11 Leedey, OK 73654 580/488-3436 Colt Musick Rt 1 Box 25 Sentinel, OK 73664 580/393-4810 Larame Musick Rt 1 Box 25 Sentinel, OK 73664 580/393-4810 Courtney Newman Rt 1 Box 229 Waukomis, OK 73773 580/541-4889 OJSSA Membership Ryen Nichols Rt 2 Box 435-1 Cleveland, OK 74020 918/358-3767 Jillian Prather PO Box 414 Boise City, OK 73933 580/426-2247 Ceaton Noblitt 1925 N Honeysuckle Manngum, OK 73554 580/782-2073 Logan Pritchett Rt 3 Box 12P Kingfisher,OK 73750 Julie Norvell PO Box 222 Amber, OK 73004 Rici Partain 52507 E 240 Rd Afton, OK 74331 918/257-4153 Caleb Patterson Rt 1 Box 127 Ames, OK 580/753-4651 Rachel Patterson Rt 1 Box 5275 Elgin, OK 73538 580/549-6393 Stacy Patton 11149 SW Paint Rd Faxon, OK 73540 580/597-2496 Garrett Pender 10138 St Hwy 3W Ada, OK 74820 580/332-6312 Angela Perkins 19161 NE 63rd Harrah, OK 73045 405/454-3190 Darrick Porter 8945 S Airport Rd El Reno, Ok 73036 Jacobey Post Rt 1 Box 48F Hydro, OK 73048 580/772-3500 Kenton Pugh Rt 1 Box 1262 Quinton, OK 74561 918/967-9139 AJ Quickle Cache, OK 73527 Cody Ras 509 Spruce Dr Yukon, OK 73099 405/483-5139 Cory Rhea Rt 3 Box 292 B Yukon, OK 73099 405/483-5139 Michael Rhea Rt 3 Box 292 B Tecumseh, OK 74873 405/598-5882 Nickolas Riddle 11567 CR 3470 Stratford, OK 74872 580/759-3221 Risa Ridling Rt 2 Box 11 Sentinel, OK 73664 580/393-4633 Devon Ringo Box 114 Dill, OK 73641 580/674-3260 Cameron Roberts Rt 2 Box 72-A Anadarko, OK 73005 405/247-6006 Dillon Roberts 2770 E Hwy 43 Daisy, OK 74540 918/569-7738 Clay Rodgers Rt 1 Orlando, OK 73073 Sheldon Rounds Rt 1 Box 57 Leedey, OK 73654 580/488-2163 Trevor Ruffin 3111 Laurel Oaks Sapulpa, OK 74066 Harlie Runner 911 Sadler Rd Perkins, OK 74059 405/613-4933 Korey Schenk Rt 1 Box 29 Chickasha, OK 73018 405/222-1596 Olivia Sharp Marietta, OK 73018 Morgan Sheive 9571 Hwy 17 Elgin, OK 73538 580/492-4700 Levi Shelby Rt 2 Box 31 Madill, OK 73446 Joshua Shepard Rt 1 Box 47 Helena, OK 73741 580/852-3899 Aaron Shepard Rt 1 Box 145 Helena, OK 73741 580/852-3545 Kent Shulanberger 28335 South Bristow, OK 74010 Trey Siegrist 60203 E 110 Rd Miami, OK 74354 918/542-6048 OSSA | 25 OJSSA Membership Tasha Skaggs Rt 2 Box 210 Ft Cobb, OK 73038 405/643-5253 Michelle Sturgell Rt 2 Geary, OK 73040 405/884-2081 Chrissa Turpin 9230 CR 1510 Ada, OK 74820 580/436-5008 Mark Skiles 10150 Hwy 52 Okmulgee, OK 7444 918/733-4146 Brandon Sutherland PO Box 98 Stonewall, OK 74871 580/421-6552 Jared Utley Rt 4 Box 3075 Checotah, OK 74426 918/473-2968 Cole Smith PO Box 396 Boswell, OK 74727 580/566-2345 Blair Sutter 207 Woodlake Dr. Alva, OK 73717 580/327-2676 Desi Van Horn 5701 E 140th Perkins, OK 74059 405/547-2854 Tyler Smith Rt 2 Box 150 E Prague, OK 74864 405/567-3994 Clay Symes 7116 N Morgan Rd Yukon, OK 73099 405/354-4565 James Vaught HC 63 Box 350 Ft. Towson, OK 74735 580/873-9368 Hope Smith PO Box 536 Mooreland, Ok 73852 Paul Tilley Bray Doyle, OK Chase Wade 26980 N 4020 Rd Ramona, OK 74061 918/545-2391 Carsan Stanley Rt 1 Box 66 Nash, OK 73761 580/839-2850 Amy Treece Box 144 Isabella, OK 73747 580/822-3332 Danel Walker Rt 1 Box 929 Red Oak, OK 74563 918/465-2546 Haley Steinert Rt 6 Box 700 Enid, OK 73701 Kaci Trentham Rt 1 Box 490 Coalgate, OK 74538 580/258-0073 Timber Stephens Rt 2 Box 1820 Atoka, OK 74525 580/889-7886 Kelsey Trentham Rt 6 Box 1905 Stilwell, OK 74960 918/696-5137 Kyndell Weder PO Box 610 Buffalo, OK 73834 Miranda Steward 33996 Westech Shawnee, OK 74804 405/964-5491 Katie Troyer 10289 N 435 Adair, OK 74330 918/785-3219 Richard Wedman 14201 SW 15th Yukon, OK 73099 405/324-1601 Brandon Stokes 52500 S 342 Rd Glencoe, OK 74032 580/669-2612 Michael Truesdell 229 N Pine Nowata, OK 74048 918/273-2229 Dustin Weldon 15942 S CR 207 Altus, OK 73521 580/482-4350 Jake Stonebarger 3999 W 93rd St S Oktaha, OK 74450 Newt Turner 17601 South Hwy 125 Fairland, OK 74343 918/676-3397 Jace White 922 S Grand Cherokee, OK 73728 580/596-3245 Ry Stover Rt 1 Box 114 B-5 Binger, OK 73099 405/656-2427 26 | OSSA Jay Watkins 936 E Commerce Altus, OK 73521 OJSSA Membership Kaleb Wilber Rt 1 Box 131-A Cherokee, OK 73728 580/596-3100 Chase Willis HC 67 Box 173 Marietta, OK 73448 580/276-4884 Corbin Wilkins 15755 S 4440 Rd Bluejacket, OK 74333 918/784-2384 Julia Wilson 21581 NE 63 Harrah, OK 73045 405/454-0230 Ashley Williamson 15085 E 495 Rd Claremore, OK 74019 918/342-0678 Mikeal Wilson 21581 NE 63 Harrah, OK 73045 405/454-0230 Britney Willis PO Box 6 Lebanon, OK 73440 580/795-9334 Paul Wilson 5701 E 140th Perkins, OK 74059 405/547-2854 Brett Willis PO Box 6 Lebanon, OK 73440 580/795-9334 Taylor Wilson 21581 NE 63 Harrah, OK 73045 405/454-0230 Kenny Wilson Rt 1 Box 77B Okemah, OK 74859 Travis Wolff 26214 East 19th Yale, OK 74085 918/387-4234 Brandon Womack PO Box 188 Hinton, OK 73047 405/542-3604 Kyle Woody Po Box 442 Crowder, OK 74430 918/334-3765 Nathan Wright 52510 E 160 Rd Miami, OK 74354 918/540-1714 History of the Breed T he Simmental is among the oldest and most widely distributed of all breeds of cattle in the world. Although the first official herdbook was established in the Swiss Canton of Berne in 1806, there is evidence of large, productive "red and white" cattle being found much earlier in ecclesiastical and secular property records of Western Switzerland. Those red and white animals were highly sought because of their "rapid growth development; outstanding production of milk, butter and cheese; and for their use as draft animals." They were known for their gentle nature, impressive stature and excellent dairy qualities. As early as 1785, the Swiss Parliament limited exports because of a shortage of cattle to meet their own needs. The Swiss "Red and White Spotted Simmental Cattle Association" was formed in 1890. Since its origin in Switzerland, the breed has spread to all six continents. Total numbers are estimated between 40 and 60 million Simmental cattle worldwide, with more than half in Europe. The worldwide spread was gradual until the late 1960s. Records show that a few animals were exported to Italy as early as the 1400s. During the 19th century, Simmental were distributed through most of Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Russia, ultimately reaching South Africa in 1895. Guatemala imported the first Simmental cattle into the Western Hemisphere in 1897, with Brazil following in 1918 and Argentina in 1922. There are unsubstantiated reports from a variety of sources indicating Simmental cattle arrived in the United States before the turn of the century. Simmental were reported as early as 1887 in Illinois, according to one source; in 1895 in New Jersey; and in New York OSSA | 27 and New Mexico around the 1916-1920 period. An ad in an 1896 issue of the Breeder's Gazette, published in Chicago, also made reference to "Simmenthal" cattle. Apparently, those early imports did not capture the imagination of the American cattleman and the Simmental influence died quietly away until they were reintroduced in the late 1960s. The breed made its most recent appearance in North America when a Canadian, Travers Smith, imported the famed bull "Parisien" from France in 1967. Semen was introduced into the United States that same year, with the first half-blood Simmental calf born at Geyser, MT, in February, 1968. The American Simmental Association was formed in October, 1968. Simmental spread to Britain, Ireland and Norway in 1970 and to Sweden and other Northern European countries shortly thereafter. The first purebred bull was imported into the United States in 1971 and Australia received Simmental semen and live animals in 1972. The World Simmental Federation (WSF) was formed in Zagreb, Yugoslavia in 1974. The purpose of the WSF was to unify Simmental breeders around the world and provide them with a vehicle through which they could exchange research and information and increase the influence and importance of the Simmental breed. Selection in Europe was initially for three features: milk, meat and as draft animals. The demand for working animals is greatly reduced today but muscularity and high milk production are still important to the success of Simmental. The breed is known by a variety of names, including "Fleckvieh" in Germany; "Pie Rouge", "Montbeliarde", and "Abondance" in France; and "Pezzata Rosa" in Italy. The Simmental name is derived from their original loca- 28 | OSSA tion, the Simme Valley of Switzerland. In German, Thal or Tal means valley, thus the name literally means "Simme Valley". Simmental have a number of important attributes. They are widely distributed throughout the world, implying adaptability to varied environments and management practices. They have continued to thrive over hundreds of years, implying utility, functional efficiency and productivity; and they are second in numbers, only to Brahman, among all breeds worldwide. The American Simmental Association (ASA) was founded by a contingent of breeders who came from other breed backgrounds and shared a common goal of establishing a breed base on sound, performance principles. Thus, in its 30+ years of existence, ASA has often been in the forefront of beef industry innovation and progress. In 1971, ASA published the first beef breed sire summary, and since that time has: 1) initiated a cow recognition program; 2) developed Simbrah, a heat tolerant, insect-resistant breed combining the genetics of Simmental and Brahman; 3) developed the first multi-breed EPDs; 4) been a leader in incorporating performance data into the show ring; and, 5) more recently, established the industry standard for proving carcass merit. Most other breeds have followed the leadership of ASA. The growth of Simmental cattle in North America is really a reflection of what has already occurred in most agricultural countries of the world. It appears certain that Simmental will continue to play an important role in the future of the American beef producer. OSSA Membership Application Member(s) Name _______________________________________________ Ranch Name ___________________________________________________ Spouse Name___________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State _________ Zip _____________ Phone: Home ________________________ Work_____________________ Ranch_______________________________ Fax ______________________ Email______ ___________________________________________________ Renewal First Time Member OSSA Adult Member- $45.00 OSSA Lifetime Member- $500.00 OJSSA Junior Member- $15.00 In becoming a member of the Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association, I or we agree that we will abide by and comply with the bylaws and rules of the Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association. Signed_________________________________________________________ Mail dues and membership application to: Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Association P.O. Box 1085 Shattuck, OK 73858 For questions, call 580/938-5077 phone/fax www.oklahomasimmental.com OSSA | 29 Junior Supporters 2004 Annual Meeting Circle JC Cattle Ranch CJS Farm Fowler Cattle Gwartney Simmentals H & H Simmental Hill Top Simmentals Kalley Hurst Manske Simmental Jacoby Post Prairie Song Buddy & Debbie Robertson S Bar 5 Farms Joe Shulenberger Janette Springs White Farms XTech Simmentals Many thanks to these firms for their support! Fow l er C at t le “Where Quality Not Quantity Counts” Brenda & Steven Fowler 521 NE 16th Newcastle, OK 73065 405/387-2079 or 405/880-4347 (cell) lfowler@pldi.net 30 | OSSA Reg# 2240471 Co-owned with Diamond J Simmentals SF What A Dream Sire: CNS Dream On Dam: BB Little Red Rodeo 4 • 2 • 40 • 70 • 2 • 7 • 27 Most success stories begin with a “DREAM”. Most successful bulls have a proven, phenomenal dam to his credit. What a Dream’s dam has already proven her ability in producing functional, marketable offspring regardless of the sire. She has the “look” great cows should have. What a Dream has the style, phenotype, pedigree and EPDs to work in every cowherd! He has the thickest, squarest rump of any purebred bull I’ve seen. His sire was the sire of Champions and high sellers at the 2005 Denver. BB Little Red Rodeo Dam of SF What A Dream What’s your dream? Semen: $25/unit H&H Simmental Farms H H Kurt and Joann Hamburger Rt. 1, Box 21 Weatherford, OK 73096 (580) 772-5610 • (580) 772-2263 fax www.breedingcattlepage.com H H OSSA | 31 d n o m a i D J Simmental s SF What A Dream Sire: CNS Dream On Dam: BBB Little Red Rodeo EPDs: 4 2 40 70 2 7 27 Semen available from Bovine Elite & Cattle Vision $25 per unit Co-owned with H & H Simmentals STF Moment Ahead PJ26 Junior Calf Champion, 2004 NAILE Calf Champion, 2005 Fort Worth Reserve Calf Champion, 2005 Houston Sire: STF Momentum Dam: STF Forgotten Princess BW: 92 WW: 726 YW: 1497 1/05 SC: 45 cm EPDs: 7 0 29 55 4 3 18 Semen available from Bovine Elite $25 per unit STF Mission Impossible Reserve Bull Calf, 2004 NAILE Sire: STF Too Red Dam: MMP Kiss This 37L BW: 92 WW: 769 EPDs: 7 2 33 52 .2 5 21 Semen available $25 per unit TOMMY OR KRISTI JACKSON 1461 CR 121 • Kaufman, TX 75142 972/962-8914 Home • 469/474-1541 Cell diamondjsimm@aoll.com 32 | OSSA FF Ms Firestone L139 Sire: BTS Red Firestone Dam: FF Ms Efficiency Very powerful, correct outcross. She may be the next GREAT ONE — we think so! STF Maxine L171 Sire: HC Power Drive Dam: H&J Promise A very stout, correct female with a perfect hip and legs. Contact us for progeny or embryos out of our donors. AI Sires: STF Too Red, LSS Thumper, ACC Hustler, WLE Influence, STF Montana Black and our great herdsire — XTS Maxx (LSS Thumper x STF Maxine L171) Brian and Debbie Dancer RR 1 Box 1350 • Haskell, OK 74436 918/482.2650 • 918/519.6798 cell email: cwgrldebbie@aol.com Buddy Robertson, Herd Consultant 580/938-2491 Discover the E citement Performance Predictability Profitabilty 23 Years in the Making 1/2 Simmental Heifer Calf PB Simmental Bull Calf Sired by Whiskey For My Men Sired by ACC1 Hustler 2N PB Simmental Heifer Calf PB Simmental Bull Calf Sired by Thumper Sired by Thumper SIMMENTAL • ANGUS • SIM-ANGUS • CLUB CALF Jeff & Dawn Ann White 922 South Grand • Cherokee, OK 73728 HOME: 580.596.3245 MOBILE: 580.829.1337 • 405.612.4814 EMAIL: whiteda@aol.com WEBSITE: www.whitefarmsllc.com
