March 2022
2022 DIRECTOR ELECTION

Call for Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Director Nominations
 
 *Nominations for election must be received at the CSA by March 25, 2022

A total of three CSA Director positions will be open in three regions as follows:
Terms expiring include: Alberta (one seat) Roger Deeg (serving second term, not eligible for re-election); Saskatchewan (one seat) Marlin LeBlanc (serving second term, not eligible for re-election); Ontario (one seat) Shane Williams (serving first term, eligible for re-election).
Election Timeline
*March 25, 2022: Nominations for election of Directors shall be received by the CSA one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
April 24, 2022: Ballots shall be mailed to eligible CSA Members by regular mail at least ninety (90) days prior to the AGM.
May 24, 2022: Members must return their completed ballot to the CSA by mail postmarked at least sixty (60) days prior to the AGM.
 
June 8, 2022: The valid ballots received from Voting Members shall be opened and counted forty-five (45) days prior.
 
July 23, 2022: Newly elected Directors will assume their responsibilities immediately following the CSA Annual General Meeting.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible for nomination and election to the CSA Board as a Director, the nominee shall:
a)  Be an individual
b)  Be a resident of the region for which the Director is being nominated to represent;
c)  Be an Active Member in good standing or a representative of an Active Member in good standing;
d)  Be 18 years of age or older
e)  Not be an employee or contractor of the CSA; and
f)   Be a Canadian citizen.
 
Nominations
Nominations for any election of Director shall:
a)  Be received by the Association no later than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
 
b)  Each nominee will be required to provide a brief factual statement of her/his service and qualifications that will be included with the ballots.

For the 2022 CSA Director Nomination form click here.
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2022 PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGE

At the November meetings the CSA Board of Directors decided that due to overwhelming support from the CSA membership, combined with numerous requests to revisit the 2021 proposed by-law change, that it was prudent to conduct another vote on this amendment in 2022.
As a result the CSA is again proposing the amendment to its by-laws that would recognize a 7/8 male as a Purebred Simmental changing the current requirement of 15/16 for a Simmental male to attain Purebred status. Last year’s vote fell just short of the required 2/3 majority with 62 percent of members voting in favor however it is clear that the majority of CSA members want this change. 

Click here to read more about the amendment from the CSA Board of Directors.
REGISTRY

The herd letter for 2022 is “K”

2022 CSA Memberships

In accordance to CSA bylaw #22, Membership Fees must be paid by March 31st to remain an active member of the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) and Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA). We thank all members for keeping accounts current and in good standing. If you have not paid your 2022 membership, please do so prior to March 31st.

CSA Payment Methods

CSA accepts cheques, Visa, Mastercard and now e-transfers. To add a credit card to your account, please download and complete Credit Card Authorization Form under Member Information at www.simmental.com and send to our office. For e-transfers, use Canadian Simmental Association as recipient along with email address bjudd@simmental.com. Include your CSA account number and security answer on e-transfer or by separate email to bjudd@simmental.com so we can accept and deposit to correct account. 

2022 Total Herd Enrollment (THE) Billing (1st Installment)

Total Herd Enrollment members will be billed for their 1st THE installment on April 1st . Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. For members with a credit card on file, fees will be automatically billed to your credit card. The 2nd THE installment will be invoiced on October 3rd.
Enrolled cows that are shipped, sold or die between installments, the 2nd installment is still payable by the member enrolling the cow. For further information on Total Herd Enrollment, please go to www.simmental.com under Registry & Forms / Total Herd Enrollment (THE).  
 
Credit Card Users

Please ensure your credit card is current with the CSA office. If your card expires or has changed, please contact us so work can be processed without delays. Online Simmental.online users are required to keep a valid working credit card on file at all times for online access.  
2022 NATIONAL CLASSIC, AGM AND FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING AUCTION

July 20-24, 2022, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

The Manitoba Simmental Association is pleased to welcome you all to the 2022 Canadian Simmental Association AGM and National YCSA Show in Portage la Prairie, MB from July 20 - 24, 2022. This event has been two years in the planning and we are excited to have you join us for a time of great tours, fantastic food, top-notch cattle, and fun and fellowship with our Simmental neighbors from across the country!! The hospitality suite awaits....

Proposed Itinerary (subject to change):
Wednesday, July 20--arrival and YCSA move-in
Thursday, July 21--YCSA move-in, adult tours with coffee break(s), lunch, and supper
Friday, July 22--YCSA activities begin, committee meetings, free time, supper and evening entertainment for all
Saturday, July 23--YCSA show and activities, CSA AGM, gala banquet, FCSF auction
Sunday, July 24--YCSA show and activities conclude, move-out

Host Hotel--Canad Inns
--all rooms $109.00 with group ID#193475. Please call 1-888-33-CANAD no later than June 20th to reserve your room
Campground--Island Park, very near the show ring and cattle barns
--book campsites for $30.00 per night online starting April 1, 2022 at www.portageex.com
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION (YCSA)

Save the Date!

The National YCSA Show will be held on July 21st-24th in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
More information and entries will be available in the up coming months.

The YCSA board is excited to see everyone at this exciting event.  
 
Provincial YCSA boards have been working hard planning their provincial classic show. Watch their Facebook pages for announcements on dates and locations. 
2022 DNA TESTING PROGRAM OPTIONS
AUGUST 16-18 – PENTICTON, BC
CBIC 2022 – A Whole New World – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Presented by McDonald’s Canada
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Check out the website for more information coming soon
THE CSA AND FCSF ARE PLEASED TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT TRAVEL FOR YOU TO ATTEND SIMGENETICS TRAINING IN OKLAHOMA FOR SIMSTYLE


June 17-19, 2022, Oklahoma City
The American Simmental Association (ASA) is excited to announce SimGenetics Training for Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs (STYLE) 2022 
A leadership program for beef industry enthusiast’s age 25 to 40.

Interested in applying? Click here for all the guidelines and funding application form.





WORLD SIMMENTAL FLECKVIEH CONGRESS

A grand showcase at just the right time!

After more than 25 years, Austria will once again invite international guests to the World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress, from August 30 to September 4, 2022.

The main conference venue is the Parkhotel Schönbrunn in Vienna, but we will also journey to Linz and Freistadt. There we will present the country’s best and most beautiful Fleckvieh cows at the National Fleckvieh Show, during the weekend of September 3rd and 4th.
For our international guests we are organizing a post-conference Agrotour to different regions in Austria. Until September 8th, our guests will have the opportunity to visit other leading Fleckvieh breeding farms and authentically experience Austria’s culture and nature.
All further information on the World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress is now available at www.fleckvieh.at 
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
Check out our events page for a listing of all the upcoming bull sales http://www.simmentalcountry.com/
Have any member announcements? Please send to sgiles@simmental.com
MONTHLY RANCHER LAUGH
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES

Friday- April 15th- Good Friday
Monday- May 23rd- Victoria Day
Friday- July 1st- Canada Day
Monday- August 1st- Civic Holiday
Monday- September 5th- Labour Day
Monday- October 10th- Thanksgiving
Friday- November 11th- Remembrance Day
Monday- December 26th- In Lieu of Christmas Day