December 2013 - Belted Galloway Society

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December 2013
US Beltie News
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, I N C .
Delaware — The First State
President Jon Bednarski
It's hard to believe I'm writing
my last letter as president of the
Belted Galloway Society. My
two-year term has flown by, and
it has been filled with wonderful memories,
traveling 25,000 miles to meet many great
members, learning what's important to you, and
of course, making lots of friends! Sylvia and I
both feel we have gained more than we have
given during our travels and my term.
One of my main priorities two years ago was
to raise and retain membership in our breed
organization. I am pleased to report that we now
have over 960 paid members, which is an increase of over 15%. My second goal was to visit
one member farm in each of the lower 48 states.
We fell short of that goal by eight states. However, during February we will travel to the
Southwest and complete those farm visits.
I will continue to write about those remaining
farms in the newsletter as part of my duties as
Chairman of the Promotion and Advertising
Committee. I am by no means exiting or taking
a backseat to our Society.
Vice-president Michelle Ogle will take the
reins on January 1, 2014.
Many breeders already know Michelle. She
has served the breed for years in many capacities and she manages Southdown Farm in New
Jersey. (See the Newsletter farm profile on
Southdown.) She has organized and managed
many of our shows and sales, served on the
Council for a number of years. Michelle brings
a lot of knowledge and experience of the cattle
industry to the role of president. I look forward
to her bringing new ideas to the Society and I
hope you will support her in every possible
way!
Thank you for your support. Sylvia and I will
never forget the tremendous opportunity that
serving the Belted Galloway Society has been.
Amnesty Ruling
January 1 –June 30, 2014
Any female, over the age of 24 months, may be
registered/recorded for the fee of $50.
President Jon Bednarski
With only three farms and 13 registered cattle in Delaware, it was an easy
task to select Choptank Farm to visit. In
1941, the late Bayard Sharp and family
founded the farm which has two locations. Their south farm is located in
Middletown, DE and is primarily a 500acre Thoroughbred horse farm housing brood mares and a training facility. It has been the home to many famous racehorses. Farm manager John
Wiggins gave us a tour of the farm and the herd of about 35 Belted Galloway cattle. John told us that Mr. Sharp brought Belted Galloway cattle to
the Choptank Farm in 1988 and John has personally looked after the cattle for over 25 years. The cattle graze in well-manicured and mowed pastures. Because of Choptank's long history with the breed, their farm name
appears in many herds in surrounding states.
We traveled about 30 miles north to their other farm, located in the affluent town of Greenville, DE. Greenville is the rural home to people who
work in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. We met with farm manager Juan Miguel, who is new to the breed, but very enthusiastic. Part of
the original farm, with its beautiful stone house and barns, has been sold.
However, the remaining acreage is very picturesque. There is a stately
two-story home overlooking the
cattle and pastures which houses
an office and staff that oversee the
Sharp family affairs. It's great to
see that Mr. Sharp's passion and
commitment to the Belted Galloway breed continues at Choptank
Farm.
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Belted Galloway Society, Inc.
Breed Promotion
Advertising/Newsletter
Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director
executivedirector@beltie.org
Phone (608) 220-1091
Fax (608) 527-4811
Vic’s phone hours are Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. - 4
p.m. (CST). A detailed message may be left at any time.
Address: N8603 Zentner Rd., New Glarus, WI 53574.
Leanne Fogle~Editor~U.S. Beltie News
beltienews@beltie.org
Phone (309) 965-2759
About advertising … Classified ads are free to members. All classified
ads are automatically placed on the Hotline on the Internet. Two-month
limit on classified insertions. Please include contact information —
name, farm, location, phone, fax and email, if any. For all emails —
place Hotline in the subject line. Please Email to executivedirector@beltie.org, Fax 608-527-4811or phone (608) 220-1091. We encourage members to submit ads the last two weeks of the month. Advertising bulls … Before advertising a young male as a breeder we must be
sure he is well conformed, tracks properly, has good legs and feet, and
exhibits good weight gains. We should have data available on his birth
weight, 205-day weaning weight, and yearling weight. If he's reached
breeding age (around 18 months), it's definitely a plus to have his semen
checked for quantity and motility.
Any data available should appear in your advertisement along with his
birth date and the names of his sire and dam. Further, it is required
that registration numbers be included on bulls advertised for sale in
the Hotline and newsletter.
Canadian Livestock Records Corporation
(CLRC)
All Registrar Services
2417 Holly Lane
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1V 0M7
Registrars
Betty Foti
betty.foti@clrc. ca
Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 310
Fax 613-731-0704
Lisa Hutt
lisa.hutt@clrc.ca
Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 312
Fax 613-731-0704
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.
Lisa may also be reached from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. from
Monday to Wednesday and until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
She is not in the office on Friday, but Betty is still available to assist you that day.
In Memoriam
Debbie Masters, 54, of Malone, Texas, passed away November 28,
2013 as a result of an automobile accident. She was a beloved wife,
mother, sister, Nana and devoted Christian. With her husband, Dawson, Debbie raised Belted Galloway cattle on their Double M Ranch
in Malone, TX. She was a member of the Southwest Belted Galloway Association and The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. She represented the Belted Galloway Junior Association as the regional leader for the SBGA. The Masters family showed Belted Galloway
cattle in their home state of Texas, and most recently, at the 2013
National Belted Galloway Show. The Masters’ Double M Ranch
was visited and featured by President Jon Bednarski in the June
2012 issue of the US Beltie News.
Debbie was born April 30, 1959 to Robert and Jean Baker. She is
survived by her parents and her husband, Dawson. Also surviving,
her children: Reese Masters; Natalie Crawford; Jessica (David)
Epperson; Jennifer (Zach) Ethetton; Cory (Tracy) Crawford; Amanda Masters and many grandchildren.
Leopold Conservation Award
Jon and Sylvia Bednarski of Sherwood Acres LLC were selected as
the inaugural winner of the Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award
during November. The award honors a Kentucky landowner who has
excelled in voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. The Bednarskis were selected from a group of 19 outstanding
applicants. Award applicants are judged based on their demonstration
of improved resource conditions, innovation, long-term commitment to
stewardship, sustained economic viability, community and civic leadership and multiple use benefits. To learn more about the Leopold award,
log on to: www.leopoldconservationaward.org.
Rancher Relief Fund
Executive Director Vic Eggleston
The Belted Galloway Society has received a request from
one of its members to publicize the Rancher Relief Fund established to help assist ranchers in South Dakota who have
been devastated by a blizzard this past October. One hundred
percent of the donated money will go to ranchers in need.
Donations can be made to The Black Hills Area Community
Foundation/SD Rancher Relief Fund, PO Box 231, Rapid
City, SD 57709. A website, https://www.giveblackhills.org
has been established for donations also. Questions or concerns
will be addressed by Livestock Marketing Coordinator, Carissa Lee at (877) 347-9114.
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New Jersey — The Garden State
President Jon Bednarski
Our next stop was in Bedminster, New Jersey which is
home to Southdown Farm.
New Jersey has nine member
farms and approximately 95
registered cattle. One reason
for my farm visit was to spend
time with Michelle Ogle, the
farm manager and part owner
of Southdown’s Belted Galloway herd. Michelle is the current vice president of The Belted Galloway Society.
Southdown Farm, which is owned by a notable New Jersey
family, encompasses about 500 acres. The farm contains a
number of homes and interesting
barns, some of which date back to
the early 1900's. Located just 30
miles west of New York City, it is
surrounded by large estate homes
and many beautiful farms.
Michelle and Southdown have
been Society members since 1992.
Many farms have Southdown genetics their herd. Michelle grew
up in New York State riding horses, and received her degree in
animal science from Cornell Uni-
versity. Before coming to Southdown, Michelle was the herd
manager for a 365-head Hereford farm in New Jersey. Her
interest in Herefords continues, as she still keeps 26 top-notch
brood cows at Southdown Farm. Adding another 50 Belted
Galloways to the cow numbers, it is certainly easy to see why
Michelle stays busy.
Michelle and husband, Danny, both work on the farm along
with two other farmhands. They produce all their own hay,
maintain miles of fencing and roads, and they take care of the
multiple homes and yards on the farm. The Ogles’ daughter,
Mary, is now a Belted Galloway Junior Association member
and she has recently started riding horses.
With Michelle's extensive agriculture background and management experience, it is clear that she will be an asset to the
Society.
Around the ring at the 2013 National Show
The Purebred Heifer Division Winners before the Grand and Reserve Champion Heifers were selected.
The Bull Division Winners before the Grand and Reserve Champion Bulls were selected.
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Annual General Meeting Louisville, KY
The Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 19
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Louisville, KY. Ninety-one individuals
were present for dinner, the meeting and lively auction bidding. Introductions of Council and member farms in attendance were given.
President Bednarski reported that he has enjoyed his term as president and meeting Belted Galloway breeders from coast-to-coast.
Bednarski has eight more states to visit, completing his Belted Galloway tour of member farms in all 48 continental states. He reported it
has been great fun to visit and write about each farm. He and his
wife, Sylvia, will have traveled 30,000 miles at the conclusion of
their tour.
Committee reports were given (see Council Meeting, page 5). Additionally, Scott Griffith (TX) gave a visual presentation of the draft
and multi-component new website which will include online registrations.
President Bednarski invited Allie Abney (IN) to speak about her
role as the Indiana State FFA President. Abney credited the Belted
Galloway breed as the motivation and the foundation of her agricultural experience. She assured breeders that she promotes the Belted
Galloway breed in her backstory during FFA presentations.
Elections were held and returning to Council serving a two-year
term are Greg Hipple (IA) and Brice Jackson (IN). Those newly
elected to serve a two-year term were: Jane Hemmer (GA) and
Chuck Neely (VA).
President Bednarski reported that Council approved the following
officers in 2014: President: Michelle Ogle (NJ), Vice President:
Greg Hipple (IA), Secretary: Lisa Lovett (IL), Treasurer: Jon Bednarski (KY), and Executive Director: Vic Eggleston (WI).
The new traveling trophies for Grand Champion Bull and Heifer at
the National Show were on display during the dinner and the meeting. The Grand Champion Bull trophy was donated by Ellen Sims
(PA). The Grand Champion Heifer trophy was donated in memory of
Robert Flynn (NC) from funds of the former Southern Belted Galloway Association. A lively auction was held to support The Belted
Galloway Junior Association.
Recognition awards were presented to Scot and Chris Adams
(ME), Scott Griffith (TX), Jane Jackson (IN), Lisa Lovett (IL),
Michelle Ogle (NJ), and Terry and Julie Willis (IL) for their contributions to the newsletter. Jon and Sylvia Bednarski (KY) were presented with a Society lifetime membership and a Peter Sculthorpe
print for their efforts promoting the Belted Galloway breed.
The Spring Meeting will be held in Fryeburg, ME April 24-27, 2014.
President Jon Bednarski
The National Trophies
Two magnificent trophies were unveiled at the Annual General
Meeting on November 19, 2013 in Louisville, KY to be awarded
annually to the Grand Champion Heifer and the Grand Champion
Bull during the National Show.
The National Grand Champion Bull trophy was commissioned by
Ellen Sims of HC Sims Farms in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Nationally known sculptor and artist, James Sulkowski (PA), created a
magnificent bronze sculpture of Ellen’s previous National Grand
Champion Bull, Meadowood X-Man. The sculpture is mounted on a
beautiful walnut wood base. The trophy will travel yearly with each
new champion and it honors the past nine champions who are listed
on individual nameplates.
The National Grand Champion Heifer trophy was the concept of
Dick Williams (SC), past board member of the now-dissolved Southern Belted Galloway Association. The traveling trophy is to honor
the memory of their past president, the late Robert Flynn (NC), for
his long-term dedication, contributions and commitment to the Belted Galloway breed. This traveling trophy was designed and created
by livestock artist, Carol Herden (MN), and the trophy sits on a
unique oak base with space for 24 future national champion heifers.
Longtime co-worker, Bob Strowd (NC) represented Fearrington
Village to honor Robert.
Jane Jackson
The Belted Galloway Junior Association Fundraiser
The Belted Galloway Junior Association had an excellent fund raiser
at the North American International
Livestock Exposition in November.
When word went out that the Juniors needed items for the silent auc-
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Annual General Meeting Louisville, KY
tion, folks responded with remarkable generosity. People donated
wonderful Beltie farm-related items--signs to hang, ornaments for
the Christmas tree, things for the home, things for the show ring,
food, furniture, toys, notecards, a purse and even paintings. Silent
auction items raised $1,396. There was a piggy bank that was passed
around and folks contributed cash, and at the annual banquet, auctioneers sold the piggy bank—twice!—along with other special
items, amounting to a whopping total of $3,493. Special thanks to
auctioneer Neil Bowman (NC) and assistant Greg Anderson (NC).
The Juniors would like to thank everyone who contributed items
for the auctions. They include Aavalon Farm (TX), Sherwood Acres
(KY), the Belted Galloway Junior Association Area 5, B&J Cattle
Co. (IN), Countyline Belties Farm (IN), Daylily Farm (IN), H.C.
Sims Farms (PA), Haley Hanson, Klover Korners Farm (IL), Southdown Farm (NJ), James Sulkowski (PA), Sunnybrook Farms (IL),
Sutliff Belties (IA), Wagner Farms (IA), and Wayside Valley Farm
(IL).
The Belted Galloway Junior Association would also like to recognize the several people who won the bids and bought the donated
items: Aavalon Farm (TX), Agri-Exposure (KY), Blisful Acres LLC
(OK), Bluebird Ranch (TX), Cross Creek Farm (NC), Daylily Farm
(IN), Driftwood Plantation LLC (SC), Fearrington Village (NC),
Fields of Athenrye Farm (VA), Oak Run Farm (NC), Sutliff Belties
(IA), Mitchell Ledge Farm (ME), Meadowood Farms LLC (NY),
Red Star Cattle (MS), Southdown Farm (NJ), Sherman Farm (FL),
Megan Sibert (IL), MCS CMS Cattle (OK), Wagner Farms (IA).
Fall Council Meeting
Belted Galloway Society, Inc,
The Fall Council Meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm, Nov. 17,
2013 in Louisville, KY by President Jon Bednarski. Council members present: Leanne Fogle (IL), Scott Griffith (TX), Treasurer Greg
Hipple (IA), Brice Jackson (IN), Secretary Lisa Lovett (IL), and
Vice President Michelle Ogle (NJ), and Executive Director Vic Eggleston (WI). Leanne Fogle (IL) also represented the US Beltie
News. Absent: Kris von Dohrmann (NH) and Past President Ron
Howard (ME).
Introductions of Council and all those in attendance were made.
Prior to the business meeting, professional business consultant Jeffrey Jackson (IN) met with Council. Strategic management strategies
were discussed to establish and identify short-term and long-term
goals for the organization.
The minutes of the October 2013 teleconference were approved.
Secretary’s Report. Lisa Lovett provided Society membership and
registration data through November 2013 as follows: Regular, 675;
Junior, 129; Associate, 14; Life, 117. The following 2013 registration transactions were reported: Male, 190; Purebred Female, 717;
Appendix, 97; Transfers, 791. The Society has experienced 39 total
inquiries to-date.
Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Greg Hipple reported Society funds
in checking: $26,774.63. Society funds in savings: $8,287.52. Society funds in a certificate of deposit: $100,756.98.
Executive Director Vic Eggleston
Honoring Jon and Sylvia Bednarski
When Jon Bednarski, KY, was elected as President of The Belted
Galloway Society, he set a goal saying that he, "would try to visit a
Belted Galloway farm in each state that had Belted Galloway cattle
registered with the Society." The travelogue printed each month in
the U.S. Beltie News and the Society's Facebook page has provided a
glimpse of these visits with members opening the gates of their
farms for all to see. His stories illustrate the diverse environments,
management techniques, and individual personalities that make up
the lifestyles of our members, all with a common theme of raising
Belted Galloways. On behalf of the Belted Galloway Society members, we are pleased to take this opportunity to thank Jon and Sylvia
Bednarski for their continuing physical and monetary support of the
Belted Galloway Society and Belted Galloway cattle. With this artwork you will never be without Belted Galloways; and with this
complimentary lifetime membership, you will always be a part of the
Belted Galloway Society family. Our sincere thanks for your dedication and service.
Promotion and Advertising. Chairman Jon Bednarski reported that
representatives from Connections Advertising LLC of Lexington,
KY who produced the 2013 Belted Galloway Journal will be in attendance during the event in Louisville. Connections Advertising
LLC will continue as the contractor for the 2014 magazine. The
2014 Belted Galloway Society Calendars will be promoted and sold
during Louisville with all profits benefiting the Belted Galloway
Junior Association. An upcoming ad has been placed in Hobby
Farms. The committee recommended offering a complimentary
membership for 2014 for new members of the BGS who have purchased/transferred belties during 2014.
Annual Meeting. Council approved holding the 2014 Spring Meeting in Fryeburg, ME and the meeting location of 2014 Annual General Meeting is to be determined.
Beef Technology & Performance. Vic Eggleston reported the committee will continue to monitor information from the University of
Illinois regarding hypotrichosis. He also discussed with Council
concerns made by members regarding extraneous white hair appearing on an animal, as well as the presence of scurs on Belted Galloway cattle. Rules from other Belted Galloway organizations Around
the world indicate that scurs are handled in a similar manner as The
Belted Galloway Society, Inc.
Chatfield Scholarship. President Jon Bednarski communicated that
three $1000 scholarships were awarded in 2013 to the following:
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The National Belted Galloway Show Louisville, KY
Grand Champion Female. Meadowood Yona 90Y. Bred and
owned by Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson (NY).
Grand Champion Bull. Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Bred & owned
by Sue Drew (SC).
Exhibitors. Aavalon Farm (TX), Bishop Avenue Belties (IA), B& J
Cattle Co. (IN), Blisful Acres LLC (OK), Dickinson Acres (MN),
DayLily Farm (IN), Double M Farm (TX), Driftwood Plantation
LLC (SC), Four Starr Belties (KS), Harmony Meadows Farm
(RI),Hausner Cattle Company (PA), HC Sims Farm (PA), Ice Age
Naturals (WI), Jadewood Belted Galloways (PA), Lehr Cattle Company (TX), Magnolia Trace (MS), Marben Farms (CT), Meadowood
Farms LLC (NY), Mitchell Ledge Farm (ME), Needmore Acres
(IN), Oak Run Farm (NC), Oak Valley Farm (IL), Pine Creek Show
Cattle (ME), Pineview Farm (ME), Post Oak Cattle (TX), Red Barn
Farm LLC (IL), Red Star Cattle (MS), Southdown Farm (NJ), Sunnybrook Farms (IL), Sweet Meadow Farm (NH), Triple R Farm
(NC), Twelve Oaks Cattle Company (RI), Weaber Livestock (KY),
Z&W Farm (MS).
Club Calf Steer born after 1/1/13, Sunnybrook Tahoe. Finished
Steer born after 11/1/11, Bishop Avenue Turbo.
Grand Champion Steer, Bishop Avenue Turbo. Reserve, Sunnybrook Tahoe.
Appendix Spring Heifer Calf born 3/1/13 or after, Magnolia Trace
Floredes Amari. Appendix Junior Heifer Calf, Double M Abiline.
Winter Heifer Calf 11/1 – 12/31/12, Driftwood Cross 36Z. Appendix
Late Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1-8/31/12, B&J Miss Liberty 41Z.
Appendix Junior Yearling Heifer, Sunnybrook Sage owned by Ice
Age Naturals. Appendix Early Junior Yearling Heifer, Jadewood Kara.
Grand Champion Appendix Heifer, B&J Miss Liberty 41Z. Reserve,
Jadewood Kara.
Late Spring Heifer Calf, PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI) (ET). Early
Spring Heifer Calf born 3/2013, Southdown Allure 7A. Late Junior
Heifer Calf 2/28/23, Southdown Angel 1A. Early Junior Heifer Calf,
Magnolia Trace Whippoorwill Auri.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf, PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI) (ET).
Reserve, Southdown Allure 7A.
Winter Heifer Calf 11/1-12/31/12, Driftwood Usherette (AI) (ET).
Late Senior Heifer Calf 9/1-10/31/12, Oak Run Take the Lexus. Early
Senior Heifer Calf 9/1-10/31/12, Meadowood Zanna (AI).
Champion Senior Heifer Calf, Meadowood Zanna (AI). Reserve,
Driftwood Queeny Z12.
Late Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1-8/31/12, Sunnybrook Skye. Early
Summer Yearling Heifer 5/1-6/30/12, Pine View May owned with HC
Grand Champion Appendix Heifer & BGJA Champion
Appendix Heifer. B & J Miss Liberty 41Z. Bred & owned by
Brice, Jane & Jeff Jackson.
Grand Champion Kathi Jurkowski Junior Show Heifer.
Countyline Billie Jo. Bred by Jay & Liz Dausman (IN). Owned by
Lillian Ford (IN), Ellen Sims (KY), Jay & Liz Dausman (IN).
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The National Belted Galloway Show Louisville, KY
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair. Sunnybrook Alexis Bred
by Chris & Steve Willis (IL).
Grand Champion Steer & Kathi Jurkowski Junior Champion Steer. Bishop Ave. Turbo (AI). Bred by Neil & Connie
Folkerts. Owned by Hayley Folkerts (IA).
Sims Farm. Junior Yearling Heifer 3/1-4/30/12, Countyline Billie Jo
owned with HC Sims Farm & DayLily Farm. Early Junior Yearling
Heifer, Magnolia Trace Trisha’s Zoya owned by Oak Valley Farm.
Junior Champion Heifer, Countyline Billie Jo owned with HC
Sims Farm & DayLily Farm. Reserve, Sunnybrook Skye owned by
HC Sims & Weaber Livestock.
Late Senior Heifer 11/1-12/31/11, Driftwood Marie 56Y owned by
Z&W Farm. Early Senior Heifer, 9/1-10/31/11, Meadowood Yona.
Late Two Year Old heifer 4/1-8/31/11, Ridgeview Cover Girl owned
by Triple R Farm.
Senior Champion Heifer, Meadowood Yona. Reserve, B&J Miss
Sugarbaker 10Y owned with Twelve Oaks Cattle Company.
Grand Champion Heifer, Meadowood Yona. Reserve, Countyline
Billie Jo owned with HC Sims Farm & DayLily Farm.
Two Year Old Cow with Calf, Mitchell Ledge Gazpacho. Three
Years and over Cow with Calf, Sunnybrook Alexis.
Grand Champion Cow/Calf, Sunnybrook Alexis. Reserve, Mitchell
Ledge Gazpacho.
Spring Bull Calf 3/1/13 and under, Driftwood Admiral 11A. Junior Bull Calf 1/1-2/28/13, Driftwood Anvil 09A (AI) (ET). Winter
Bull Calf 11/1-12/31/12, Oak Run Always in the Limelight. Senior
Bull Calf, 9/1-10/31/12, Meadowood Zeus.
Champion Bull Calf, Driftwood Admiral 11A. Reserve, Driftwood
Anvil 09A (AI) (ET).
Early Summer Yearling Bull 5/1-6/30/12, FSB Starstruck’s Zeus
(AI) (ET). Junior Yearling Bull 3/1-4/30/12, Oak Valley Zeus. Early
Junior Yearling Bull 1/1-2/29/12, Magnolia Trace Ginny’s Magic
owned by Red Star Cattle.
Junior Champion Bull, Oak Valley Zeus. Reserve, Marben’s Traditional.
Late Senior Bull 11/1-12/31/11, Driftwood Time Piece (AI)(ET).
Early Senior Bull 9/1-10/31/11, Mitchell Ledge Glisten. Early Two
Year Old Bull, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y.
Senior Champion Bull, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Reserve, Driftwood Time Piece (AI)(ET).
Grand Champion Bull, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Reserve, Driftwood Admiral 11A.
Get-of-Sire, Driftwood Plantation with Driftwood Talon. Produce
of Dam, HC Sims with Driftwood Una. Best Pair of Weanlings,
Driftwood Plantation. Best Pair of Yearlings, Driftwood Plantation.
Breeder’s Herd, Driftwood Plantation. Best Six Head, Driftwood
Plantation.
Premier Breeder, Driftwood Plantation. Premier Exhibitor, Drift-
wood Plantation.
Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show
Exhibitors. Allie Abney (IN), Doug Abney (IN), Nate Crawford
(TX), Hayley Folkerts (IA), Lillian Ford (IN), Lukas Hill (IN), Margaret Hall (ME), Dustin James (ME), Jake Keller (IL), Noah Keller
(IL), Lauren Kirschbaum (WI), Iris LaRochelle (NH), Shelby Lehr
(TX), Adam McConnell (IL), Caroline Oatley (NJ), Fallon Oatley
(NJ), Zane Rushing (MS), Taylor Sanchez (MS), Garett Sentry
(MN), Julia Weaber (KY), Will Watts (MS), Josh Zimmerscheid
(OK).
Club Calf Steer born after 1/1/13, Sunnybrook Tahoe, Adam
McConnell. Finished Steer, Bishop Avenue Turbo, Hayley Folkerts.
Grand Champion Steer, Bishop Avenue Turbo, Hayley Folkerts.
Reserve, Blisful Watch Me, Josh Zimmerscheid.
Late Spring Heifer Calf, Oak Valley Apple Pie (AI), Jake & Noah
Keller. Early Spring Heifer Calf, Pineview Daisy, Margaret Hall.
Junior Heifer Calf, Magnolia Trace Whippoorwill Auri, Taylor
Sanchez. Senior Heifer Calf, Driftwood Shelby 19Z, Shelby Lehr.
Champion Heifer Calf, Driftwood Shelby 19Z, Shelby Lehr. Reserve, Pineview Daisy, Margaret Hall.
Late Summer Yearling Heifer, Sunnybrook Skye, Julia Weaber.
Early Summer Yearling Heifer, Moonshadow Maudie, Iris LaRochelle. Junior Yearling Heifer, Countyline Billie Jo, Lillian Ford.
Early Junior Yearling Heifer, Manolia Trace Trisha’s Zoya, Jake &
Noah Keller.
Junior Champion Heifer, Countyline Billie Jo, Lillian Ford. Reserve, Moonshadow Maudie, Iris LaRochelle.
Late Senior Heifer, Driftwood Marie 56Y, Zane Rushing. Early
Senior Heifer, B&J Sugarbaker 10Y, Caroline Oatley.
Senior Champion Heifer, B&J Sugarbaker 10Y, Caroline Oatley.
Reserve, Meadowood Yasmin, Julia Weaber.
Grand Champion Heifer, Countyline Billie Jo, Lillian Ford. Reserve, B&J Sugarbaker 10Y, Caroline Oatley.
Junior Showmanship, Lauren Kirschbaum. Reserve, Julia Weaber.
Intermediate Showmanship, Fallon Oatley. Reserve, Will Watts.
Senior Showmanship, Adam McConnell. Reserve, Caroline Oatley.
Champion Overall Showman, Adam McConnell, Reserve, Fallon
Oatley.
Beginning Herdsman, Shelby Lehr. Intermediate Herdsman, Nate
Crawford, Junior Herdsman, Doug Abney, Senior Herdsman, Josh
Zimmerschied.
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Fall Council meeting continued
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Hayley Folkerts (IA), Paige McGlothern (CA), and Clayton Stephens (NY).
Belted Galloway Junior Association. Chairman Brice Jackson
reported the committee has successfully implemented the name
change and new logo for Belted Galloway youth in 2013. He presented committee recommendations regarding a mission statement,
advisor goals, and organizational structure including committee responsibilities and expectations. Council discussion will be on-going.
Jackson stated it is the desire of the committee to establish a junior
board and a program to hold a Belted Galloway Junior National.
Budget & Finance. Executive Director Vic Eggleston reported the
Canadian Livestock Records Corporation has made minor increases
in the unit fees or transaction fees charged to the Society. Eggleston
reported that Society revenue has not been affected by the recent
increase in fees.
Communication, Education and Information Technology. Chairman Scott Griffith reported regarding the progress of electronic registrations. A draft of the webpage was presented to Council. Belt
marking options or photo uploads will be choices offered for registrations. The site is set up to be a component site so that various
segments of the organization can manage their specific Society role.
The target date for completion is 60 days.
Newsletter. Newsletter Chairman Leanne Fogle reported that recognition would be given during the Annual General Meeting to the
individuals who provide regional news and show results. Currently,
approximately 900 newsletters are printed monthly.
Foundation. President Jon Bednarski reported that capital campaign
concepts have been discussed but there have been no recent developments.
Show and Sale. Committee Chairman Michelle Ogle reported 90+
animals are entered in the National Belted Galloway Show. The
Premium Sale has experienced some scratches from the sale roster
and an additional animal has been consigned by Driftwood Plantation (SC). The National Show will be represented by two traveling
trophies: the Grand Champion Bull donated by HC Sims Farm (PA)
and the Grand Champion Heifer trophy donated with the funds of the
former Southern Belted Galloway Association in memory of Robert
Flynn.
Nominating Committee Report. Jon Bednarski reviewed the current positions open for Council members and communicated the
Nominating Committee’s recommendation for Jane Hemmer (GA),
Greg Hipple (IA), Brice Jackson (IN), and Chuck Neely (VA) to
serve a two-year-term. President Bednarski reported the following
officers were recommended for the year 2014: President: Michelle
Ogle (NJ), Vice President: Greg Hipple (IA), Secretary: Lisa Lovett
(IL), Treasurer: Jon Bednarski (KY), and Executive Director: Vic
Eggleston (WI). Council accepted the nominations.
New Business.
 Council approved a registration amnesty period January 1 –
June 30, 2014. Any female over 24 months of age may be registered for a $50 registration fee. The fee has been reduced from

$100.
Council accepted the donation by Sue Drew (SC) to implement
a traveling Grand Champion Cow/Calf trophy and a Get-of Sire
trophy. The trophies will be ready for presentation at the 2014
National Belted Galloway Show.
The World Galloway Conference will be held in Germany during 2014. The World Galloway Conference will be held in Scotland during 2016.
Herdsman Awards
Brice Jackson
Chairman of the Belted Galloway Junior Association
At the recent Belted Galloway Junior Association Kathi Jurkowski National Show, held at
the North American International Livestock Exposition, four
young people were awarded with the much-respected Herdsman Award. Their names were announced at the Belted Galloway Society Premium Sale, just before the sale began.
Shelby
Nate
Doug
There were four different age groups:
beginner, intermediate, junior, and senior.
The winners were:
Shelby Lehr (TX), beginner; Nate
Crawford (TX), intermediate; Doug Abney (IN), junior; and Josh Zimmerscheid,
(OK) senior.
The criteria for choosing the outstandJosh
ing herdsmen included several things. The
young people were judged on how involved they were working with their animals with regards to grooming the animals,
keeping their pens clean, caring for the animals, presenting
their animals, and showing them in the ring. The young people were also evaluated informally on their knowledge of the
breed, and their enthusiasm for promoting their animals as
well as promoting the Belted Galloway breed in general.
Congratulations to all the young people who participated at
the National Show, and made it an outstanding success.
2014 Calendars
The Society office has Belted Galloway calendars available for $8!!
The calendars include photos of our Junior members plus
breeding dates! All profits benefit The Belted Galloway
Junior Association!
DECEMBER 2013
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The 2013 Belted Galloway Premium Sale Louisville, KY
Donation lot to benefit Belted Galloway Junior Association
Total Sale $1800
Average: $1800
Nine Open Heifer lots
Total Sales $27,100
Average: $3,011/lot
Four Bull lots
Total Sales $8,750
Average: $2,188/lot
Three Semen Lots
Total Sales $1,825
Average: $61/straw
One Embryo lot
Total Sales $800
Average: $400/embryo
Total Gross sales $40,275
Overall per-lot average of $2,238
Top Selling Female
Driftwood Usherette (AI)(ET) 36135B, consigned by Sue
Drew, Driftwood Plantation LLC, Awendaw, SC and sold to
Bill & Katie Bliss, Blisful Acres LLC, Newkirk, OK. $6000
Top Selling Bull
Driftwood Time Piece 54Y 36133B, consigned by Sue Drew,
Driftwood Plantation LLC Awendaw, SC and sold to Steve &
Callie Taylor, Jadewood Belted Galloways, State College,
PA. $3,300
Steer Donation. Jake & Noah Keller (IL) together with Driftwood
Plantation (SC) auctioned Driftwood 33Y at the Premium Sale for
$1800. All proceeds to benefit the BGJA.
New Members
Hollow Hill Farm, 16071 Paint Bank Rd., Paint Bank, VA 24131
(540) 897-5000.
Kelvin & Janice Lashley, 31770 Rich Mans Hollow, Wright City,
MO 63390 (636) 745-9441.
Junior Shelby Lehr, LEHR CATTLE CO., 117 Linden Dr.,
Athens, TX 75751 (903) 681-4700.
Dawson & Debbie Masters & Nate Crawford, 173 HCR 3303W,
Malone, TX 76660
(972) 465-0339.
Christopher Piovarchy, 6465 Grafton Rd., Valley City, OH 44280
(440) 812-4791.
Bob Volk, 620 N 14th St., Arlington, ND 68002 (402) 720-0469.
The 2013 Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show
Members of The Belted Galloway Junior Association
DECEMBER 2013
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For Sale
ILLINOIS. Three yearling steers weighing approximately 650 pounds and
a 300 pound April steer calf for sale. The older steers are eating grain and
hay. The smaller steer is weaned for 45 days and on grass/hay. Please call,
text or email for additional information. Arnie Rahe, Rahe Family Belties,
Chapin, IL. (217) 370-4120 or arahe@waverlyscotties.com.
NORTH CAROLINA. Red bull, Rockwater Rayman 36317R. DOB
9/20/12. Excellent belt and conformation. Ann Furr, Rockwater Farm,
Salisbury, NC 28146. (704) 798-3460 or drfurr@windstream.net.
MASSACHUSETTS. Registered bull. Blackstone Matt Dillon 33162B.
DOB 7/23/2008. Wide belt plus very good disposition. Stephen and Marilyn Nelson, Blackstone Valley Belted Galloways, Douglas, MA. Email
beltedcowz@aol.com or (508) 344-6214.
INDIANA. Your bull calf needed for our small herd in Northwest Indiana.
We don’t show but we do spoil. Contact Tim or MaryKay
at Hindesfarm@comcast.net or Facebook Saugany Lake Farm, South
Bend, IN or (219) 306-1761.
ARKANSAS. For sale: Two black Beltie bulls. Johnson Farm’s Boris,
36108B, DOB 8/17/12 and Johnson Farm’s Achilles, 36107B. Both bull
have good bloodlines, uniform belts and are easy to handle. Please contact
Eulalia Johnson, Johnson Farm, Waldron, AR 72958. Phone (479) 6370396.
TENNESSEE. Nice registered black Beltie bull for sale. 33368B. Contact
John and Emily Habel at Habel Farm, Shelbyville, TN, (in southern middle Tennessee). Phone (931) 685-4216 or email thehabels@yahoo.com.
WISCONSIN. Registered heifers and a mature bull for sale. All of the
heifers are sired by Stonesthrow Wonover (AI) 32417B. Rockin D-3 Irish
Delight, DOB 4/23/12, Dam: Berlyn Penelope. Rockin D-3 Charlottes
Web, DOB 6/10/12, Dam: Klover Korners Charlotte. Rockin D-3 Rachels
Peace, DOB 5/12/12, Dam: Klover Korners Rachel. All heifers exposed to
a registered red bull for 90 days and will calve in May/June 2014. Bull for
sale: Stonesthrow Wonover (AI) 32417B. Very docile and halter broke.
Sire: Shiralee Moonshine. Dam: Stonesthrow Savannah. Patrick Dutter,
Rocking
D-3
Cattle,
Monroe,
Wisconsin.
Email:patrickdutter@hotmail.com or (608) 325-5403.
WISCONSIN. Registered black Belted Galloway bull for sale. Birth
date6/7/11. EU-VI Farms ACE. USD 36155-B. Sire: EU-VI Farms TJ
USA 11611- B. Dam EU-VI Farms Jodie, USD 29562-B,W. Nice wide
belt and good disposition. Cameron, WI. Located 40 miles north of Eau
Claire, WI. Call or Email (715) 458-2519 or euvi-kringle@chibardun.net
for information. Ask for Vicky Kringle.
ALABAMA. Registered Bull for Sale or Trade. "Toro" has done a great
job for us but he has worked himself out of a job and it's time to trade him
out. Ideally, we are looking for a similar aged bull with good genetics for a
trade. Stonesthrow Jarvis 33178B. DOB 3/27/10. Sire: Northfield Donald
6519B. Dam: Holbrook Hill Lilly 20216-B.Proven breeder, excellent disposition, easy keeper.Toro is located at: Jarvis Land & Cattle, Sylacauga,
Alabama. Contact Lisa Hewitt (706) 255-5656, or e-mail Dave Jarvis at
jarvis7681@yahoo.com for photos.
WISCONSIN. Registered heifers and a mature bull for sale. All of the
heifers are sired by Stonesthrow Wonover (AI) 32417B. Rockin D-3 Irish
Delight, DOB 4/23/12, Dam: Berlyn Penelope. Rockin D-3 Charlottes
Web, DOB 6/10/12, Dam: Klover Korners Charlotte. Rockin D-3 Rachels
Peace, DOB 5/12/12, Dam: Klover Korners Rachel. All heifers exposed to
a registered red bull for 90 days and will calve in May/June 2014. Bull for
sale: Stonesthrow Wonover (AI) 32417B. Very docile and halter broke.
Sire: Shiralee Moonshine. Dam: Stonesthrow Savannah. Patrick Dutter,
Rocking D-3 Cattle, Monroe, WI. Email patrickdutter@hotmail.com or
(608)325-5403.
WISCONSIN. Registered black Belted Galloway bull for sale. Birth date
6/7/11. EU-VI Farms ACE. USD 36155-B. Sire: EU-VI Farms TJ USA
11611- B. Dam EU-VI Farms Jodie, USD 29562-B,W. Nice wide belt and
good disposition. EU-VI Farms, Cameron, WI. Located 40 miles north of
Eau Claire, WI. Call or Email (715) 458-2519 or euvikringle@chibardun.net for information. Ask for Vicky Kringle.
ALABAMA. Registered Bull for Sale or Trade. "Toro" has done a great
job for us but he has worked himself out of a job and it's time to trade him
out. Ideally, we are looking for a similar aged bull with good genetics for a
trade. Stonesthrow Jarvis 33178B. DOB 3/27/10. Sire: Northfield Donald
6519B. Dam: Holbrook Hill Lilly 20216-B.Proven breeder, excellent disposition, easy keeper. Toro is located at: Jarvis Land & Cattle, Sylacauga,
Alabama. Contact Lisa Hewitt (706) 255-5656, or e-mail Dave Jarvis at
jarvis7681@yahoo.com for photos.
WISCONSIN. Two-year-old red bull, Double B Horatio 36296R for sale.
DOB 9/23/11. Sired by Klover Korners Whiskey Pete. Halter broken.
Contact Barb Beeler, Double B Farm, Beloit WI. bbarbara608@aol.com or
(608) 921-0293.
WISCONSIN. Three mature females for sale. Sun Valley Betsy 26468B
DOB 4/8/06 with calf at side. The calf will not be registered as it is a mismark. Arbor Winds Joyous Jackie 31518B, DOB 4/28/09. Arbor Winds
Emily 28710B, DOB 4/24/07. Due to a shortage of hay, we are selling
these fine females. They are all pasture exposed to Sutliff's Ulysses
11661B. Contact Cathy Stern, Arbor Winds Farm, Fredonia, WI. (262) 6926686 or horsense@frontier.com.
MAINE. Cull Cows Needed: Aldermere Farm will pay twenty cents above
market price for your cull cows. Need them year round and can help with
transportation at cost when needed. Please call Heidi Baker, Aldermere
Farm, Rockport, ME at (207) 975-4415 with any questions.
NEW YORK. Meadowood Zeke 36143B. DOB: 10/11/12. Dam: Meadowood Welwyn. Sire: Marbens Lochinvar. Welwyn is out of Enniscorthy
Loretta x Driftwood Revered. Contact Seth Hanauer at Meadowood Farms,
Cazenovia, NY. E-mail: farmers@meadowoodfarms.com or call (802) 6815542.
PENNSYLVANIA. Dun Bull for sale Triangle Farm Arnan (36196D). 8
months old, Date of Birth 2/17/13. Sired by Fearrington After Hours
11607D. Dam FF Highland Ulice 29664B. Great Disposition. For more
information contact Max Shaffer, Triangle Farm, Clearville, PA.
life22@embarqmail.com or (814) 784-3389.
COLORADO. Two Registered bulls from champion bloodlines for sale.
Coen's Nicholas 35753B born 12/24/2012. Coen's Judah 35754B born
12/27/2012. They will be at Denver in January during the National Western
Stock Show. Please phone or email for photos, registration information/
bloodlines.
Mike
Coen,
Oreo
Acres,
Berthoud,
CO.
mike@peoplehelpers.org or (303) 941-0292.
DECEMBER 2013
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