January 2016 Newsletter - Georgia Angus Association

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January/February 2016
Register now for the GAA Seminar, Annual Meeting and Banquet
Angus enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2016
Georgia Angus Association (GAA) Seminars, Annual
Meeting and Banquet set for Saturday, January 23,
2016. The events will be held at The Classic Center in
Athens.
The day will get started with a line-up of industry
speakers and the opportunity to interact with industry
leading vendors. Registration and trade show will start
at noon with the first speaker beginning at 1 p.m. The
GAA Seminar is free to everyone!
Dr. Dan Moser, President of Angus Genetics Inc.
(AGI), will discuss AGI and its benefits to American
Angus Association members, as well as how genomics
will affect your cow herd.
Following Dr. Moser, will be Dr. Dave Patterson of
University of Missouri. Dr. Dave Patterson is a
reproductive physiologist from Missouri and will be
discussing the importance of estrous synchronization
and its practical applications.
Following these two speakers, there will be a
producer panel discussion.
The GAA Annual Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
where committee chairpersons will recap 2015
activities, review GAA financials, approve the budget
for 2016, and announce newly elected GAA Directors.
The Georgia Angus Auxiliary will hold their Annual
Meeting at 5:30 p.m. as well. Following these two
events, the social will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by
the banquet at 7:00 p.m. The banquet will feature a
steak dinner, presentation of awards, announcement of
Miss Georgia Angus, Georgia Angus Princess, GAA
Member of the Year, Georgia Angus Hall of Fame
inductee, Keynote Speaker Dr. Dan Moser, and sale of
the 2016-17 GAA Directory ads.
Adult buffet dinners cost $25.00 and children’s (12
and under) buffet dinners cost $10.00 if purchased no
later than Tuesday, January 19, 2016. All orders
received after this date or at the door will cost an
additional $10.00 per plate. Please pre-register for this
event to help the banquet committee allow for adequate
space and food. All reserved banquet tickets will be
available at the door at 6:00 p.m. No refunds will be
given. All pre-orders are responsible for payment.
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday
Inn Athens located just a few blocks from the The
Classic Center. Call the hotel directly at 706-353-6800
and ask for the Georgia Angus (ANG) block rate. The
hotel is located at 197 East Broad Street, Athens, GA
30601.
The GAA Board of Directors hope you participate at
this year’s events! Come for the seminars and stay for
the Annual Meeting and Banquet! If you are interested
in purchasing a vendor booth for the even or if you have
any questions, please contact Christy Page at 770-3077178 or info@georgiaangus.org. Please plan to bring a
door prize for the banquet!
Directions to The Classic Center
300 North Thomas Street
Athens, GA 30601
From the West: Take I-85 North to GA 316 east. Do not exit on
the US 78E Business Athens-Monroe exit. Continue on GA 316
for 4.5 additional miles to Loop 10 Inner. (Home Depot will be
within sight on the right.) Turn right onto Loop 10 Inner and
travel to the Lexington Rd./Oconee St. (exit 8), Take US
Highway 78 West into downtown Athens. At the traffic light at
Oconee, Broad, and Thomas Streets (this will be a five way
intersection) take a sharp right onto E. Broad Street. The
orange and green building in the triangle will be on your right;
travel one block; turn left on Foundry Street. The entrance to
the parking deck will be on your left.
From the East: Take US Highway 78 West into downtown
Athens. At the traffic light at Oconee, Broad, and Thomas
Streets (this will be a five way intersection) take a sharp right
onto E. Broad Street. The orange and green building in the
triangle will be on your right; travel one block; turn left on
Foundry Street. The entrance to the parking deck will be on
your left.
From the North: Take US Highway 441 South into Athens.
Continue straight at the intersection of US 441 and GA Loop
10. The street name will become ML King Jr. Parkway. Follow
MLK Pky. Until you get to North Avenue. Turn right onto North
Avenue. Stay to the left. At the light at Thomas and Dougherty
the Athens Welcome Center will be on your right. Go one
block on Thomas, turn left onto Strong Street. Travel to
Foundry Street turn right. The parking deck will be ahead on
your left.
From the South: Take US 441, US 129, GA 15 North around
Watkinsville and into Athens. After the traffic light at White Oak
cross 2 bridges (sign for Clarke County Line and directional
sign to UGA), turn right onto GA 10/US 441 US 129/GA 15.
Exit at Lexington Rd./Oconee St. (exit 8), Take US Highway 78
West into downtown Athens. At the traffic light at Oconee,
Broad, and Thomas Streets (this will be a five way intersection)
take a sharp right onto E. Broad Street. The orange and green
building in the triangle will be on your right; travel one block;
turn left on Foundry Street. The entrance to the parking deck
will be on your left.
Registration Form on
Back Page for Both
Events!
Letter from your President
Dear Friends and Fellow Angus Breeders -
Officers & Directors
President
Smitty Lamb
Tifton, GA
Vice President
Doug Williams
Milan, GA
Executive Secretary
Christy Page
Jefferson, GA
Todd Alford
Bowman, GA
Larry Bramblett
Elberton, GA
Alan Bridges
Lexington, GA
Carolyn Gazda
Athens, GA
Fred Gretsch
Lexington, GA
Kyle Gillooly
Wadley, GA
Mike Jones
West Point, GA
John Lovin
Lexington, GA
This past year hasn’t been without challenges for us.
Though we enjoyed some of the highest prices in history,
we have seen prices decline lately. Rebuilding the US
cow herd and maintaining high prices will be struggle.
However, demand for Angus genetics is still robust as
indicated by successful Angus bull sales across the state.
Currently, many of us are also struggling with extremely
wet conditions this winter. I pray that God blesses all of
us with favorable weather as we enter the heart of winter.
I am especially excited about the unique educational program that will be
held in conjunction with this year’s Annual Meeting in Athens. Alan Bridges,
Fred Gretsch and Andrew McPeake have worked hard to assemble a tremendous
educational experience for all of us to enjoy. I encourage everyone to attend.
We will cap off the evening with some great CAB prime rib and good
fellowship.
We lost some great Georgia Angus enthusiasts this past year. Each of them
touched our lives in many ways. We pray for peace for their families and
friends and will always remember how blessed each of us are to have known
them.
As I conclude my final President’s Letter for GAA, I can’t help but feel
thankful. I am thankful for the hard working board members that have served
this organization over the past two years. I am thankful for the progressive
GAA members who are passionate about Angus Cattle and agriculture. And I
am thankful for the Angus Cow. The Angus breed has the best genetics on the
planet and Angus breeders are unparalleled in their ability to supply the beef
industry with genetics needed to supply the best tasting, highest quality protein
known to man.
I wish you all a healthy, prosperous 2016!
Best regards,
Smitty Lamb
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Phil Page
Jefferson, GA
Christy Page, Executive Secretary
2681 Gum Springs Church Rd.
Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone & Fax: 706/387-0656
info@georgiaangus.org
www.georgiaangus.org
Gretsch Bros. Bull Sale - Athens
GAA Seminars, Annual Meeting & Banquet - Athens
February 2016
Andrew McPeake
Arnoldsville, GA
For more information on
GAA activities, contact:
January 2016
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Mike McCravy
Bowdon, GA
Melvin Porter
Jefferson, GA
Calendar of Events
Turnpike Creek Farms - Milan
UGA Bull Sale - Athens
Georgia Junior National Livestock Shows - Perry
Beefmaker Bull & Female Sale - Cedartown
Yon Family Farms - Ridge Spring, SC
March 2016
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Tifton PT Bull Sale - Irwinville
Smith Angus Farm - Wadley
Do you want to advertise in the GAA Cow Chips?
Advertising space is available in the March Cow Chips:
Advertising Rates:
Full Page - $100
1/2 Page - $75
1/4 Page - $50
Business Card - $25
Classified Ads Free for GAA and GJAA Members. Send 25 words or less
and contact information
Advertising Deadline: December 20, 2015 Submit all ads to info@georgiaangus.org
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GAA ballots due January 19
GAA members have the opportunity to vote for the 2016-18 GAA Board of Directors and 2015 GAA Member
of the Year. An official ballot has been provided in each applicable newsletter and should be returned in the
enclosed ballot envelope no later than January 19 to the GAA office.
All nominations have been provided on the official ballot. A bio on each candidate has been included in this
newsletter. Please vote for 7 individuals to be named to the GAA Board of Directors and please choose one
GAA member to receive the GAA Member of the Year award.
Auxiliary Actions
I hope everyone had a wonderful
Christmas and that 2016 is going well
so far. The Auxiliary will hold its
annual meeting in conjunction with
the Georgia Angus Association
Banquet. The meeting will
begin at 5:30 p.m., and the
agenda includes election of
new officers. The Nominating
Committee has been working hard
to prepare a list for consideration, but our By-Laws allow
for submissions from members. If you are interested in
serving, please contact the committee chair, Julie Throne.
The new Georgia Angus Queen and Princess will be
crowned during the banquet. Any young lady interested
in serving should contact Carolyn Gazda, Royalty
Committee Chair.
Finally, I want to say thank
you for allowing me to serve as
Auxiliary president the past several
years. We have some amazing
women in the organization, and I
feel it is time for me to step aside
so others can use their ideas and
Tanya Eidson, President
expertise to advance the Auxiliary.
If you aren’t involved, I encourage you to join and help
promote this group as they support the juniors and the
Angus Association.
God Bless,
Tanya Eidson
GAA Membership renewals due February 15, 2016
Annual membership fees for the GAA are now
due. In addition to paying your annual dues,
membership records will be updated based upon
your reply using the form provided in this mail out.
This information is used in the associations
membership directory and website.
All membership dues are to be paid no later than
February 15, 2016. 2016 membership dues are
$50.00 and voting rights and membership for
additional family members can be obtained for an
extra $10.00 per family member.
Please be sure to mail your membership form
and check to the new GAA address:
Georgia Angus Association
2681 Gum Springs Church Rd.
Jefferson, GA 30549
The Junior Corner - News from the Georgia Junior Angus Association
Junior Awards
The deadline for Outstanding Junior Member Award
and Herdsman Award applications will be extended
to Jan 15th, 2016. Visit the GJAA Facebook page to
download the award applications. Completed awards
need to be mailed to Julie Throne, 111 Duck Pond
Road, Lexington, GA 30648.
GJAA Membership Dues
State Show is just around the corner if you are
exhibiting a registered Angus steer or heifer make
sure that your Georgia Junior Angus Association dues
are paid by Feb. 1, 2016 for the year to be eligible for
added premiums.
National Junior Angus Show
The National Junior Angus Show will be hosted in
Grand Island, Neb in July. There are many contests and
events that Junior members can participate in other than
in the show ring. If you would like more information
about the contests please email throneja@hotmail.com,
or visit the NJAA contest website.
Sale Report
• Bridges Angus Farm - 63 Lots Grossed $270,550 and
Averaged $4,294.
• Calhoun Bull Test - 53 Lots Grossed $182,800 and
Averaged $3,449.
• Bramblett Farm - 54 Lots Grossed $170,700 and
Grossed $3,161.
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Meet your GAA Board of Director candidates
Enclosed in this newsletter, you will find a ballot for the 2016-18 Georgia Angus Association (GAA) Board of
Directors election. GAA members have the opportunity to vote for their directors by returning the enclosed ballot
in the ballot envelope by January 19. Here is a brief bio on each candidate.
Lanny Benson, LaFayette, retired from the Walker County, Georgia School System as its
superintendent in 1993. Looking for a less stressful occupation, he and his wife Emily joined their
names and resources to form Emilan Angus Farm in 2001. With about 50 registered Angus cows,
breeding quality Angus cattle using AI and embryo transfer has been their passion from the
beginning. Participation in the GAA and in the UGA Bull Tests and HERD programs has offered
good marketing opportunities as well as contacts with other Angus breeding enthusiasts. Lanny and
Emily are active in Shiloh Baptist Church in LaFayette, where he serves as music director and as a
deacon, and she is the pianist. They have two sons, one of which raises commercial cattle, and seven grandchildren
in Georgia and North Carolina.
Cole Elrod, Talmo, is the husband of Stephanie Marie Elrod and the father of Halley, Kate and Hoke. He is the
owner and full time manager of Elrod and Farms and joint venture Elrod and Tolbert, which calves over 100 head
annually. E/T cattle have earned recognition both in the showring and on feed, because of his focus
on the basics. From marketing purebred females to working with neighbors to AI their commercial
females and from advising youth on proper nutrition to consulting bull customers, he’s had his hand
in it all…including the neighbors cows. A proponent of performance programs as a consignor of the
UGA Bull Test program and a strong supporter of youth livestock programs, serving as a chair of the
Ed Tolbert Memorial Cattle Show and a past member of the Junior Livestock committee for the
Georgia Cattlemen's Association. He’s a past president of the Jackson County Cattleman’s Association, where he
spearheaded their march to a 2nd place finish in recruiting and chapter growth in the Georgia Cattlemen’s
Association. Additionally, Elrod owns and operates North Jackson Contractors, which specializes in fencing and
residential pools and also operates a seasonal hay wrapping business. A Father, a cattlemen, a breeder of
Champions, small business owner and most importantly a member of Galilee Christian Church.
Fred Gretsch, Lexington, is married to wife and partner Anne Gretsch for 25 years. They have four kids - Will,
Zach, Abbey, and Jaden. Fred has been in the cattle business for 25 years and has been an Angus
breeder since 2005. Fred is a past president of the Oglethorpe County Cattlemen’s, a current
member of both Madison and Oglethorpe chapters, participates in the Angus AHIR program, and has
been involved in junior activities through Abbey and Jaden. Fred and Anne have both gone to Lead
conferences with Abbey. Fred is also an NCBA member and an independent contractor with Genex.
Fred has a degree in Ag Economics from UGA, and participates in the UGA bull tests, herd
programs, and beef challenge. Fred is a member of Team National, and board member for his family
foundation music business. He has also served a term on the GAA Board of Directors
Greg Hargis, Rocky Face, was born in Johnson City, Tennessee in 1964. His family owns and operates Hargis
Angus. They have been in he cattle business since 1980 and in the Registered Angus business for
the past 12 years. Greg graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School and earned a BS Degree
from the University of Tennessee, a Master Degree in Education from Tusculum College, and
Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial. He serves as a home
provider for mentally handicapped adults. Greg is married to Tracy Hargis who is a guidance
counselor at the local Elementary school. They have a 3 year old daughter Jessie.
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Smitty Lamb, Tifton, was raised on a small farm near Wadley. He obtained his BS and Master's degrees in animal
science from the University of Georgia in 1991 and 1993, respectively, where he was a member of the livestock,
meats and horse judging teams and coached the meats judging team while in graduate school. Since 1998, Smitty
has worked as a cotton merchant. He is currently the Memphis-East Sourcing leader for Glencore,
Ltd’s cotton division. Smitty has also held positions as a County Extension Agent, and Agricultural
Education. In 1997, Smitty and Clint Smith, business partner and cousin, established Ogeechee Farms
in Wadley. Ogeechee uses extensive AI and ET technology focusing on the breeding and development
of Angus bulls that exceed for traits of merit and add value to commercial operations. Smitty and his
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United Methodist Church. Smitty is also a graduate of the 2008 class of the Georgia Agri-Leaders
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John Lovin, Lexington, has a long career in the agricultural industry. John and his wife Leanne
have raised chickens for 30+ years and also run Genflo Angus which consists of 75 head of Angus
cattle and 125 commercial cows. He is a member and director of the Oglethorpe Cattlemen's
Association, member of the Oglethorpe FFA Alumni, has served on the Gwinnett County Fair Board
of Directors for nearly 30 years, and has served on the Georgia Angus Association Board for a twoyear term. They have four children and eight grandchildren.
Mike McCravy, Bowdon, and his wife Christy, own and operate MM Cattle Co. They have both registered and
commercial Angus cattle. They host an annual bull sale in Nov. each year along with selling some commercial
females from their bull customers. In March they have an online female sale featuring a few elite
show heifer prospects. A full time cattleman, Mike is very involved in the industry. He came up
through the junior program where he was active in both the GJAA and the state 4-H programs, where
he still supports and promotes both today. He has been a member of the American Angus Assoc., the
Georgia Angus Assoc., and the Georgia Cattleman's Assoc. since the age of 21 in 1980. Recently
elected as a board member of the American Angus Association, he has served on the Ga. Angus
Assoc. board for several terms, he is a past President, and he has served on different committees
including the Beef Expo Sale. He was a member of the GA. Cattleman's Assoc. board for 6 years, moving through
the ranks to President in 2008. He is a member of NCBA and has served on several committees there, currently an
appointed member of the resolutions committee. Active in local organizations, he has been a board member and
President of both the Carroll and Heard County Cattlemen's Associations and the Carroll Co. Young Farmer’s,
along with being a board member of the County Farm Bureau, the GCCPA, the Carroll Co. Livestock Sales barn,
and several different advisory councils.
Andrew McPeake, PhD, Arnoldsville, along with his father Dr. Charles McPeake, own and operate CAM Ranches,
a 100 head purebred Angus operation focused on providing superior seedstock to progressive cattlemen. CAM
Ranches is the culmination of having been raised in a family with deep long-term roots in the
American Angus Association and utilizes the most current research available to more accurately
manage day-to-day operation of the cowherd. Reproductive strategies include a total AI breeding
philosophy and an extensive embryo transfer program resulting in close to 100 pregnancies annually.
CAM Ranches participates in an annual production sale with Ogeechee Angus Farm in Wadley, Ga.,
the first Saturday of May. Andrew was selected to the 2009 class of the Beef Leaders Institute,
through AAA, which is designed to cultivate leaders in the beef industry while enhancing
understanding of the total beef production system. Andrew has been on the GAA Board of Directors for the past six
years. During this time, he has served on several committees including Membership and Promotion. Along with
AAA and GAA, Andrew is also a member GCA and is employed by VitaFerm as an Area Sales Manager for
Georgia and Florida. Andrew and his wife, Julie, have two children, Naomi and Charles Aubrey (Cam).
Adam Verner, Rutledge, his wife, Megan, and daughter, Keeley, are partners together with his parents at Verner
Farms, LLC. He is a fifth generation cattleman on the family farm where they currently run 120 head of purebred
Angus cows, and a few Red Angus, Gelbvieh Balancers, and Hereford cows. Adam graduated from
UGA with a degree in Animal Science and Dairy Science in 2003 and also competed on the UGA
Livestock judging team. After college, he moved to Adel, GA, where I worked for the next two years
as herdsman at Circle G Ranches. Working under Tom Dalby, Adam looked after 500 head of Angus
cows and all aspects of the farming operation. Since that time, he has spent time in MN, NE, TX and
OK working on a vast variety of cattle operations. Over the past four years, Adam and his wife have
been managing the Bull Power group’s bulls for the yearly sale. This includes all day to day feeding,
treating, and sale management. Verner Farms is a very diverse operation consisting of the purebred cattle herd,
commercial breeding hens, and a large scale haying operation. Adam says he believes that the Angus breed and the
association must continue to establish itself as the gold standard for the cattle business.
Clay Williams, Bishop, GA, graduated from the University of Georgia in 2014 with a degree in Agribusiness.
While in school, Clay was very active amongst campus groups as he held positions in Ag Hill
Council, Ag Econ Club, and Phi Gamma Delta. Clay and his father, David Williams, manage Coyote
Creek Farm. At Coyote Creek, he and his father manage 50 plus Angus females with a breeding
program focused on phenotype and maternal function. Clay now works for Dow AgroSciences LLC,
where he serves as a sales representative in their Industrial Vegetation Management segment.
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Doug Williams, Milan, is an owner operator of Turnpike Creek Farms, a partnership with father David and brother
Derek, and it was established in 1980. Doug and his wife Tammy have three children - Drew, Daniel
and Hannah. All are active in all aspects of the family farm and have host an annual bull and female
sale since 1999. All children have been active in the NJAA and have attended all but 1 National
Junior Show since 2007. Doug is a member of McRae First Baptist Church, past president of Telfair
County Farm Bureau and Three Rivers Cattlemen's Association, and has served on the GCA's
Executive Committee. He is currently employed as an Agricultural Education teacher of Telfair
County Board of Education. Doug has served the past 10 years on the Georgia Angus Board of
Directors. He was awarded the Honorary State FFA Degree in 2015. He is a member of the Georgia Club Calf
Producers, Georgia Young Farmers, National Swine, Georgia Cattlemen's Association and Georgia Farm Bureau.
Don't forget to send in your ballots by January 19 - Your vote counts!
Condolences
• John William Jarrell, 66, died December 26, 2015, at home on his beloved Jarrell Farm. Born in Butler, Georgia,
June 21, 1949, Mr. Jarrell was the son of Estelle Spinks Jarrell and the late Fred Stanford Jarrell, Sr. A graduate
of Taylor County High School and the University of Georgia, he spent his entire life learning to be a good
steward of the land and studying the latest in farming technology. Mr. Jarrell managed Timms Creek Plantation,
was an acclaimed breeder of registered angus cattle, and was well known and greatly respected in his profession.
For almost three decades, Mr. Jarrell served on the Taylor County Board of Education. He also served on the
Taylor County ASCS Board, Georgia Farm Bureau Board, Georgia Angus Association Board and was a member
of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. He was a lifetime member and leader of Union United Methodist
Church and the Howard Charge. John Jarrell was a friend to all. He exhibited a kind, gentle, generous, and
humble spirit and was considerate and patient in all aspects of his life. His values, integrity, loyalty, and
devotion to duty were reflected in family, marriage, and daily living. His wisdom and positive outlook
influenced and encouraged many. Mr. Jarrell demonstrated his strong faith through service and love for others.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Jarrell is survived by his wife, Nina Payne Jarrell; daughter, Jennifer Jarrell
Carpenter and Keith; son, Jay Jarrell and Kim; brother, Fred S. Jarrell, Jr. and Patsy; grandchildren, John Will
and Hadley Jarrell and Anna Beth Carpenter; nephew, Stan Jarrell and Stacy; niece, Susanne Jarrell Carter and
Jeff; and hosts of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist
Church, 376 West Old Wire Road, Butler, GA 31006.
GAA in search
of new Angus royalty
The GAA will crown two ambassadors for the state
association on January 23 during the GAA Banquet. Miss
Georgia Angus is eligible to those young ladies between
the ages of 15 and 21, and Georgia Angus Princess is
eligible to those young ladies between the ages of 9 and
14, as of January 1, 2016. These young ladies must be a
member of the Georgia Junior Angus Association and their
parents must be a members of the GAA.
The role of Miss Georgia Angus and Georgia
Angus Princess is to promote Angus cattle and Angus
activities, and to represent the state Angus association.
These ambassadors should represent the GAA and the
Angus breed by attending shows, field days, banquets,
meetings, etc., at their own expense.
If you are interested in serving as Miss Georgia Angus
or Georgia Angus Princess, please contact Carolyn
Gazda, queens committee chairperson, no later than
January 15, 2016 at 706-540-2222 or gazdacattleco@
bellsouth.net. This is a great opportunity for junior
Angus members to get involved!
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Calhoun Bull Test
Lanny Benson, Emilan Angus Farm, La Fayette, Ga.,
consigned the high-indexing Angus bull to the 2015
Calhoun Bull Evaluation Performance Test and Sale,
Dec. 4 in Calhoun, Ga. Emilan Protocol 417 is a
September 2014 son of G A R Prophet. He posted an
average daily gain of 5.24 pounds, with an adjusted
yearling weight of 1,283 pounds. Pictured from left
are Lanny Benson, consignor; Dr. Gary Hill, bull test
advisory committee member; and Randy Fordham,
Georgia Cattlemen's Association president.
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Family * Commitment * Value
26th Annual
Bull & Female Sale
~ FeBRuaRY 20, 2016 ~
11 a.m. at the Farm in Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Forage Developed angus and Simangus Cattle
180 Long Yearling Bulls
75 Registered Females - 3-in-1 Pairs & Bred Heifers
Free Bull Delivery with $5000 Total Bull Purchases
Live, on-line bidding
available through
(No minimum purchase required in SC, NC, GA and FL)
Preview the Cattle on our website!
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www.dvauction.com
Request a sale book today!
Kevin & Lydia Yon
Sally, Drake, & Corbin Yon
PO Box 737 • Ridge Spring, SC 29129
Email: kyon@pbtcomm.net
Find us on
(803)685-5048 or (803)622-8597
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GAA Seminar, Annual Meeting & Banquet Registration
Saturday, January 23, 2016 - The Classic Center, Athens, GA
10 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Vendor Set-Up
Attendee Registration & Trade Show
Speaker - Dr. Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc
Speaker - Dr. Dave Patterson, University of Missouri
Producer Panel Discussion
GAA Annual Meeting
GA Angus Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Social Hour
GAA Banquet
***Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Vendors throughout the day.
Name
Farm
Address
City, State Zip
Phone
# Attending Seminars
E-mail
(FREE Event! Please confirm number of attendees for planning)
# Adult Banquet Tickets @ $25.00 each
x $25 =
# Child’s Banquet Tickets (12 & under) @ $10.00 each
x $20=
Total $
Please return no later than January 19 to:
Georgia Angus Association
2681 Gum Springs Church Rd.  Jefferson, GA 30549
or Reserve Tickets by e-mailing info@georgiaangus.org
All reserved Banquet Tickets will be responsible for payment at the door.
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