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2003 National Western Stock Show
Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show

	GWF Arkdale Pride 11, owned by Paige Wallace, Mount Vernon, Mo., won Reserve Grand Champion Female Honors at the 2003 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, January 15-17 in Denver, Colorado.
The January 2001 daughter of Twin Valley Precision E161 earlier won Reserve Junior Champion. Lead Judge Bill Conley, Clarksdale, MO and his Associate, Doug Slattery, Brenham, Texas, evaluated the 356 entries.

2002 Arkansas State Fair Angus Show

Sfi Blackbird Trend E7 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2002 Arkansas State Fair Angus Show, October 14 in Little Rock, Ark. Middle Fork Farms Inc., West Plains, Mo., owns the February 1995 daughter of VDAR New Trend 315. A January 2002 son of DM Saugahatchee 2000 is at side. Jeff Gooden, Iberia, Mo., evaluated the 125 entries

Hickory Hill Blackbird 023 captured reserve grand champion female and senior champion honors at the 2002 Arkansas State Fair Angus Show, October 14 in Little Rock, Ark. Amy Jernigan, West Plains, Mo., owns the September 2000 daughter of Bubs Direct Withdrawal G30. Jeff Gooden, Iberia, Mo., evaluated the 124 entries.

2002 Mid-South Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show

Middle Fork Farms Inc., West Plains, Mo., showed the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2002 Mid-South Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, September 23 in Memphis, Tenn. Sfi Blackbird Trend E7 is a February 1995 daughter of V D A R New Trend 315. A January 2002 bull calf sired by D M Saugahatchee 2000 completes the pair. Jeff Gooden, Iberia, Mo., evaluated the 121 entries.

2002 Nebraska State Fair Angus Show

WGL Miss Pride Ever W022 captured Reserve Grand Champion Female and Reserve Junior Champion Honors at the 2002 Nebraska State Fair Angus Show, August 24 in Lincoln, NE. Jessica Weigand, Warrensburg, Mo., owns the April 2001 daughter of TC Dividend 963. Doug Satree, Montague, Texas, evaluated the 99 entries.

2002 Iowa State Fair Angus Show

Clearwater Chism 0216 claimed the Grand Champion Bull title at the 2002 Iowa State Fair Angus Show, August 13 in Des Moines, Iowa. Steven Schmalenberger, Vincent, Iowa and Clearwater Farm, Springfield, Mo., own the September 2000 son of GDAR SVF Traveler 234D. He first won the senior division. Dean Janssen, Peoria, ILL., evaluated the 239 head.

Paige Wallace, Mount Vernon, Mo., led the Grand Champion Female, G W F Arkdale Pride 11, at the 2002 Iowa State Fair Angus Show, August 13 in Des Moines, Iowa. The January 2001 daughter of Twin Valley Precision E161 earlier won Junior Champion. Dean Janssen, Peoria, ILL., evaluated the 239 head.

2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show

These young exhibitors won Top Honors in Showmanship at the 2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. Pictured from left includes Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, MO., Champion Boy; and Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, MO., Champion Girl.

These young showmen won Top Showmanship awards in the 4-H Angus Showmanship Contest 2002 Missouri State Fair, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. Pictured from left includes Cody Washam, Pierce City, MO., Champion Boy; and Paige Wallace, Mount Vernon, MO., Champion Girl.

Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, MO., led B C Matrix 4132 to Grand Champion Bull Honors at the 2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. The January 2002 son of O C C Emblazon 854E first won Calf Champion. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 96 entries.

Gentrie Shafer, Green city, MO., claimed Reserve Grand Champion Bull Honors at the 2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. G S Delias Cardinal 0525 is a March 2000 son of B C Cardinal 298. He earlier won Senior Champion Bull. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 96 entries.

Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, MO., led the Grand Champion Female and Senior Champion at the 2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. Corks Christy 036 is a September 2000 daughter of N Bar Emulation EXT. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 96 entries.

K C Mignonnes Ember 130 claimed Reserve Grand Champion Female Honors at the 2002 Missouri State Fair FFA Angus Show, August 8 in Sedalia, MO. Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, MO., led the February 2001 daughter of O C C Emblazon 854E that first won Junior Champion. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluate the 96 entries.

As May is upon us we will be very busy preparing for the Missouri Preview Show June 9, 2002 and the National Junior show in Milwaukee, WI July 8 - 13, 2002. Entry deadlines for both shows are June 1, 2002. Most deadline dates for contests held during the National Junior show occur from June 1 - 25, 2002. The 2002 LEAD Conference to be held in Sacramento, California August 1 - 4, 2002 registrations are due by June 15, 2002. I would recommend attending. A one time fee of $175 for juniors will include lodging and meals.

At the Preview Juniors will have a meeting to finalize plans for the trip to the National Junior show in Milwaukee, WI. Juniors should bring ideas and pictures to be included in the scrapbook. The booth will be on display at the Preview show in Sedalia so we can make final additions. Tattoos will be checked and registration papers will be stamped to make it simpler for check in at the National Junior Show.

Pam and Gary Naylor will head up the organization of the contest in Milwaukee and Juniors desiring to b on a team should contact them at 190 Bison Rd., Buffalo, MO 65622. Telephone 417-345-8330. 2002 contest include Certified Angus Beef Cook Off, Photography, Creative Writing, Poster, Public Speaking, Team Sales, Project of the Year, Scrapbook, State Herdmanship, a Mentoring Program, Quiz Bowl, and Sweepstakes. For in-depth information, rules and explanation of the contest, go to the National Junior Angus website at  www.njaa.info  or contact the Junior Activities department of the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100. Information, pictures and articles to be included in the scrapbook may be sent to Meghan Creason, 7322 SE Apache Rd., Cowgill, MO 64637.

Applications for awards in the National Junior Recognition Program can be obtained through the American Angus Association and approved throughout the year. Keep those record books current and if you have enough points for a bronze, silver or gold award send them to James Fisher.

ADVISORS:
Ken & Beth Gillig - 417-678-3165 / Jerry & Barb Creason - 660-255-4305 / Gary & Pam Naylor - 416-345-8330.

NEW MEMBERS:
Bill Long, S & D Angus, Crane, MO
Robert D. Little, Angus Semen Sales, Neosho, MO
Ron Martin, R & M Cattle Co., Fair Grove, MO
Vanderwert, H-Squared Genetics, Madison, MO
Merle and Donna Miles, Bethel, MO

FFA AWARDS

Champion Steer ........................................................................................ $200.00
Reserve Champion Steer ......................................................................... $100.00

4-H AWARDS

Champion Angus Steer ............................................................................. $200.00
Reserve Champion Steer ......................................................................... $100.00

If possible, please enter your steer in the Carcass Show for extra awards!

Registered Angus steers shown in the Junior show - entered in Carcass show.

Overall Grand Champion ....................................................................... $500.00
Reserve Champion ................................................................................. $250.00
On-Foot Champion ................................................................................. $100.00
CAB Award ............................................................................................ $  50.00

This show is sponsored by Ann and Curtis Long of Briarwood Farms.

These Angus enthusiasts have recently received awards from the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) for participation and achievement in NJAA activities. Pictured in the front row from let at the 2002 Missouri Angus Association Banquet, February 23, in Columbia, Mo., includes Dereck Washam, Pierce City, Mo., bronze and silver awards; and Chelsea Moffitt, Kirksville, bronze and silver awards; Laura Main, Macon, Mo., bronze and silver awards; Hope Herd, Fair Grove, Mo., bronze and silver awards; and Edward Creason, Cowgill, Mo., silver award. The bronze and silver awards are the first tow levels of recognition given by the NJAA.

Members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) conducted their annual meeting during the 2002 National Junior Angus Show, July 8 - 13 in Milwaukee, Wis. NJAA voting delegates elected six new directors to the board, and directors starting their second term filled the six officer positions. Seated from left includes Mercedes Danekas, Wilton, Calif., chairman; Lana Myers, Jennings, La., vice chairman; Brian Howell, Union City, Ind., communications director; Brandon Walker, Lexington, Ga., Foundation director; Lacey Robinson, Montgomery City, Mo., leadership director; and John McCurry, Burrton, Kan., membership director. Newly elected directors standing from left include Trever Kuipers, Onarga, Ill.; Jennifer Beck, Louisburg, N.C.; Jamie King, Tiffin, Ohio; Amy Wolfrey, White Post, Va.; Jamie Hower, Bethlehem, Pa.; and Cortney Collins, Tanner, W. Va.

Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, Mo., was named the premier junior breeder at the 2002 National Junior Angus Show, "Under the Big Top," July 8-13 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by American Angus Association.

The American Angus Auxiliary presented the Silver Pitcher Award to the top boy and girl exhibitors at the 2002 National Junior Angus Show, "Under the Big Top," July 8-13 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Pictured from left includes Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., girl Silver Pitcher winner; and Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, Mo., boy Silver Pitcher winner.   Photo by American Angus Association.

Kyle Conley, Clarksdale, Mo., led the grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair at the 2002 National Junior Angus Show, "Under the Big Top," July 8-13 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  BC Pierres Dr Blkbd Girl 017 is a January 2000 daughter of O C C Doctor 940D.  A February 2002 daughter of O C C Kirby 633K is at side.  Charlie Boyd II, Mays Lick, Ky., evaluated the 188 bred-and-owned females, 52 bred-and-owned bulls and 46 cow-calf pairs. Photos by American Angus Association.

These young showmen won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2001 Missouri Angus Breeders' Futurity, February 23 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured from left includes Gregory Meier, Jackson, Mo., second; Laura Main, Missouri Angus Queen; and Edward Creason, Cowgill, Mo., first. These young men also earned the right to represent Missouri in the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Milwaukee, Wis.

These young competitors won top honors in intermediate showmanship at the 2001 Missouri Angus Breeders' Futurity, February 23 in Columbia, Mo. Pictures from left includes Hope Herd, Fair Grove, Mo., first; Brittany Gillig, Aurora, Mo., Second; and Laura Main, Missouri Angus Queen.

Kristyn Griffith, Auxvasse, Mo., left, and Whitney Trosper, Hamilton, Mo., center left, were awarded the Missouri Angus Foundation scholarship at the 2002 Missouri Angus Association Banquet, February 23 in Columbia, Mo. John and Deena Moffitt are pictured presenting the scholarships.

These young ladies claimed top junior showmanship honors at the 2001 Missouri Angus Breeders' Futurity, February 23 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured from left includes Jessica Weigand, Warrensburg, Mo., first; Holly Bellis, Orrick, Mol., second; and Laura Main, Missouri Angus Queen.