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Canadian Simmental Association Enewsletter
May 2017
In This Issue
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL CONVENTION 2017


The Maritime Simmental Association is proud to be hosting this year's CSA Annual Convention from August 10th to the 13th in Fredericton, New Brunswick at the Fredericton Exhibition Grounds. There are many exciting events being planned for this weekend including the CSA AGM, YCSA National Classic, Simmental Innovations Symposium & FCSF Foundation Auction.

Registration
For registration forms click  here .
Registration discount before July 15th!

Schedule of Events
For a schedule of events for the 2016 CSA Convention & YCSA National Classic click  here .

Hotel Accommodation & Camping
Guest rooms are available at the Delta Fredericton.
Group Code: CSA Convention
225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 2H8
506-457-7000         Available  until July 1st
Camping available at the Fredericton Exhibition Grounds
Reserve through Lacey Fisher at timberwoodfarms@seasidehighspeed.com 
REGISTRY

THE HERD LETTER FOR 2017 IS "E"

Online User Support: Requesting Buyer Numbers from the CSA Office
For those Online users that have held registration papers for Online transfer, you may have to periodically ask us to provide you with the buyer numbers in order to transfer the animal(s).  Especially since a large number of buyers are non-members (Commercial producers) and this information is not available using the Pedigree Search option.
 
It is important to submit the form completely as any missing information can delay the CSA office from sending you a reply.  When completing the Name entry-field, please include the First and Last name.  *** Please do not indicate "General Delivery" for the address as a complete mailing address is required.

**Note:  When requesting buyer numbers only one request per individual buyer is necessary. The CSA Registry staff will address your requests as they arrive in the  cansim@simmental.com  inbox. Therefore, if your requests are sent after 4:00pm (MDT - Mountain Daylight Time), you will receive an email reply the following business day.
 
Duplicate Certificates of Registration
In the event a Certificate of Registration is lost or destroyed, a duplicate Certificate of Registration may be issued upon receipt by the Association of a declaration prepared by the registered owner, showing to the satisfaction of the Association that the original Certificate of Registration was in fact, lost or destroyed.  The form can be found on the website under Forms, Duplicate Certificate. 
TAGGED WITH PRIDE - NOW AVAILABLE 

The Canadian Simmental Association is excited to introduce the Simmental personalized back button RFID tags!

Click here for how to order your Canadian Simmental CCIA approved back button RFID Tags!


CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SIMMENTAL IN CANADA!

50th Anniversary Celebratory Events
It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years since the first Simmental bull, Parisien, was imported to Canada. This was an event that created history and changed the Canadian Beef Industry. Since then, the Simmental breed has been a tremendous success story as it has progressed into becoming one of the most influential beef cattle breeds in North America.
 
Simmental breeders from across Canada are preparing to celebrate our 50th Anniversary during these events. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to join the excitement!
 
Ontario
OYCSA Trillium Classic
Lindsay, ON
July 21-23, 2017
New Brunswick
CSA Convention, AGM &
YCSA National Show
Fredericton, NB
August 10-13 2017
Prince Edward Island
Old Home Week
Charottetown, PEI
August 18-19, 2017
British Columbia
Armstrong Fair
Armstong, BC
August 30 - September 3, 2017
Nova Scotia
Heritage Beef Classic
Windsor, NS
September 23-24, 2017
Quebec
Expo Boeuf
Victoriaville, QC
October 6-8, 2017
Manitoba
Ag-Ex
Brandon, MB
October 25-28, 2017
Alberta
Farmfair International
Edmonton, AB
November 8-11, 2017
Saskatchewan
Canadian Western Agribition & National Simmental Show
Regina, SK
November 20-24, 2017
 
Watch for more details to come in the upcoming months. For any questions please contact your Provincial Simmental Association or Rae-Lee Erickson at the CSA office 403.250.7979 or rerickson@simmental.com


REGISTRATION INFORMATION & SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

50th Anniversary Historical Video
The Canadian Simmental Association needs your help!
The CSA would like to put together a 50th Anniversary historical video, showcasing all Simmental memories from the past 50 years!
Please send any videos, pictures and other material to mblack@simmental.com or directly to the CSA Office!
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY NEWS

Summer Simmental Country Advertising Deadline  - July 1st!!!
Contact Ryan  (780) 818-3452 to reserve your spot today!!
 
Summer Issue Special - 50th Anniversary Herd Book Edition!

 
**New For 2017**
We will be combining the October/ November Issue of Simmental Country, and having a December Issue. Booking deadline for the October/November Issue will remain September 1st, and November 1st for the December Issue. For further information please contact your Simmental Country representatives!

2017 Photo Contest

 
Simmental Country Online
To view Simmental Country and Commercial Country issues online visit the Simmental Country website.  
 
Membership Announcements
Please send any membership announcements to  mblack@simmental.com .
 
What's Happening
If you'd like to have your sale or event listed in 'What's Happening' in Simmental Country and on the website please send to Meghan.
For a listing of Simmental events visit the Simmental Country website.

Changes at Simmental Country
Field Service and advertising sales for Simmental Country have been restructured and Ryan Cook will now cover these responsibilities for all of Canada. 
We would like to thank Jane Crawford for her services over the past several years as the Eastern Canadian Sales Consultant!
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Introducing the Canadian Simmental Association's Award of Excellence Program (AOE). The CSA AOE program is being created to promote and recognize the top Simmental bulls and females that are exhibited at shows across the country each year. Each Provincial Simmental Association has selected two shows that will qualify for the Award of Excellence Program (same day shows may both count for 1 but exhibitors may only enter animals at 1 of the 2 shows).Bulls and females exhibited at these qualifying shows will be recognized through a points based system that will be used to calculate Awards of Excellence honors. 

Below is a list of the Provincial Awards of Excellence Qualifying Shows for 2017:
           
British Columbia
- Nechako Valley Exhibition, Vanderhoof, BC.  August 18 -20, 2017
- IPE, Armstrong, BC August 30 - September 3, 2017 
 
Alberta
-  Olds Fall Classic, Olds, AB, October 6-8, 2017
-  Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB, November 8-11, 2017
 
Saskatchewan
- Lloydminster Stockade Roundup, Lloydminster, SK, November 1-4, 2017
- Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK, November 20 - 25, 2017
 
Manitoba
- MSA Summer Simmental Show, Harding, MB, July 21, 2017
- Manitoba Ag Ex, Brandon, MB, October 26-29, 2017
 
Ontario
-  Lindsay Exhibition, Lindsay, ON, September 20 - 24, 2017
-  Carp Fair, Carp, ON, September 22 - 24, 2017
-  The Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, ON, November 3 - 12, 2017
 
Quebec
-  Brome Fair, Brome, QC, September 1-4, 2017
-  Shawville Fair, Shawville, QC, September 1-4, 2017
-  Expo Boeuf, Victoriaville, QC, October 7-9, 2017
 
Maritimes  
-          Heritage Beef Classic in Windsor, NS -September 23-24, 2017 
 
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rae-Lee Erickson.
NEW CSA MERCHANDISE  AVAILABLE
 

YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
 
YCSA National Classic
The 2017 National YCSA Classic will be proudly hosted in Fredericton, New Brunswick August 10-13, 2017. The Classic will be held in conjunction with the 2017 Canadian Simmental Association Convention. Please keep your eyes open for the latest information, as this will be another great opportunity to take part in a leading national youth event!

Registrations for the YCSA National Classic - COMING SOON!
Click here to view the Canadian Simmental Convention & YCSA National Classic schedule of events.

2017 Provincial Classics
Alberta Wild Rose Classic: July 20-23, 2017 Lacombe, AB
Saskatchewan Tiger Lily Classic: August 1-5, 2017 Prince Albert, SK
Quebec Junior Beef Show: July 6-9, 2017 Brome, QC
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup:  August 4-6, 2017 Neepawa, MB
Maritime YCSA Classic: Sept 22-24, 2017 Windsor, NS
Ontario Trillium Classic: July 21-23, 2017 Lindsay, ON

Facebook
Like us on Facebook under "Young Canadian Simmental Association and you can stay connected to the YCSA and follow us through the events and be up to date on opportunities that are available!
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION
  
The Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation Board met in Calgary in March. Plans are under way for our AGM and Fundraising Auction to be held in conjunction with the CSA AGM in Fredericton, NB. 

The auction committee has been busy gathering items for the event.  Embryos, semen, artwork, jewelry, home décor, sporting tickets, limited edition items and more are being offered. Thank you to those that have already made a commitment to the auction. Annette Cross, Black Cattle Company, Bohrson Marketing, Bova Tech, Canadian Simmental Assoc., CDM Simmentals, Delta Genomics, DLMS, Don Jenkins, Dorran Marketing, Farmfair International, Ferme Gagnon, Ferme Sibelle, Flad Racing, Flying F Ranch, Foxylady Cattle, Freylawny Farms,  Glarro Farms, Greenback Cattle Company,  High Country Cattle Services, Jo-Dreen Farms, Krista Whalen Photography, Lewis Farms, Lobster Point Properties, MRL Ranching, Mutch Farms, National YCS, New Holland, Oceanbrae Farms, Pine Creek Simmentals, The Cow Barn, Timberwood Farms, Transcon Livestock, Tryon Simmentals, Whiskey River Stock Farm, Windy Knoll Farms. 

If you would like to donate to the auction or know more about how you can become involved, please contact any of the board members (information found on our webpage at www.friendsofsimmental.com or contact the committee through Deanne Young 780-696-3643, Lacey Fisher 902-664-6206 . All donations to the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Thank you to all of those that have donated, we look forward to having a great time in Fredericton supporting youth in Agriculture.
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
  
Office Holiday Schedule
The CSA office will be closed for the following 2017 holidays.
  
Victoria Day - Monday, May 22nd
Canada Day (in lieu) - Monday, July 3rd 
Civic Holiday - Monday, August 7th
Labour Day - Monday, September 4th
Thanksgiving - Monday, October 9th
Christmas - Monday, December 25th
In lieu of Remembrance Day - Tuesday, December 26th