Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation
#13, 4101-19th St. N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7C4 Calgary, AB, Canada

CALLING ALL JRS!!! The Ontario Young Canadian Simmental Association is in need of board members and/or parent volunteers/adult advisors. We are having our annual show but will not do it without help. If you are interested in joining the board or helping with the show please contact me.

This a great learning opportunity for any youth (25 and under) that are interested in Agriculture. FREE Online Conference. Register Today and share with your Aggie friends. Hosted by the National YCSA Board. You do not have to be a Simmental member to attend.

Mrs. Barb Vance of V5 Simmentals has been a long time supporter of the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation. She has consigned her unique semen inventory to the Genetics Plus Semen & Embryo sale on February 13, 2021. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation. For more information on the consignments please contact First Class Cattle Marketing - Darnell Fornwald - 403-795-8030 [email protected]. Thank you Mrs. Vance we very much appreciate your support of the FCSF. Note there are a few lots that are not in the catalog but will be listed in the timed online auction. Including - 2 straws of Parisien, 6 straws of Bar 5 Paymaster 1334D and 1 straw Jack Pine Bali 1114F

Today is Giving Tuesday. Support our Young Canadian Simmental Program through their online auction. Or made a donation to the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation and receive a Charitable Tax Receipt.

We are please to introduce to you our 2020 Scholarship recipients.

Thank you to all of the students that applied for the scholarships. Our independent judges are thoroughly reviewing them and we will be announcing the award winners in the next few weeks. We received 26 applications for the 5 scholarships.

Still time to apply for the $12,000 in Scholarships from the Foundation. Deadline Wednesday September 30,2020. Application at www. simmentalfoundation. com

Condolences to Elaine and family. Earl was one of the good guys. https://www.mourningglory.ca/obituary/Earl-Ballard

Kids of all ages are going back to school this week. If you are attending post-secondary this Fall, apply for the $12,000 in scholarships from the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation.

With the Fall semester of school just around the corner, don't delay in applying for the 5 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarships. $12,000 to be awarded. Deadline is September 30th, 2020. http://www.simmentalfoundation.com/

Lots of Simmental happenings this weekend. The AGM’s for the Foundation, Canadian Simmental Association tomorrow, as well as the results of the Alberta YCS virtual show.

We were disappointed that we were not able to host our Annual Fundraising Auction in conjunction with the Canadian Simmental Association conference and the National Young Canadian Simmental Association show and events. We would like to have your join us for our AGM held in conjunction with the Canadian Simmental Association AGM this Saturday July 25, 2020 at 1:00 MST. We look forward to being in MB in July 2021. Thank you to everyone that has supported the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Auction in previous years. To register for the Zoom - AGM meetings please use this link https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_TgY0kFjESBikZ3ImVwagAA

The results will be announced tonight. Good luck to all the exhibitors.

We sure are impressed with the dedication of the Young Canadian Simmental members who have continued working with their projects and entered the Virtual National Junior Show. Take a look at their entries at https://cattlevids.ca/2020/ycsanational2020.html

IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is with great saddness we learn of the passing of Mr. Jack Lewis. Lewis Farms has been a tremendous supporter of the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to all of the family.

Due to Covid-19 the National YCS Show will be a Virtual Show.

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* May 1, 2020 Canadian Simmental Association Members and Supporters... Over the past 2 months Canadians have experienced many challenges and uncertainty. The Canadian beef industry, and especially Simmental breeders, have shown great resolve through these times and we thank everyone involved in making the 2020 bull sales successful, and in working so that the beef business could continue through these difficult times. The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) has done its best to maintain its services to the industry through the Covid-19 situation and we will continue to work within the health recommendations as established from the various Government agencies across Canada. Over the past week, several Provincial Governments have announced Re-opening plans that will begin the process of resuming activities across Canada. While there are some very major differences between the plans the one consistent message is the continuance of restricting travel between provinces and the number of participants in public gatherings for at least a few more months. With this in mind the CSA and the Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) have decided to cancel this year’s Canadian Simmental Convention and Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) National show that was to be held July 23rd to 26th in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. This was a difficult decision as the MSA has put a great deal of effort into the planning of the event, however in fairness to the MSA and their many sponsors, the CSA and MSA agreed that moving the event to July of 2021 was the best option for all involved. While we know this will be a disappointment for many we feel this is in the best interest of public health and safety while providing the best opportunity for a successful convention in Manitoba. We thank the MSA for their work on the Convention and look forward to joining them for a fantastic Canadian Simmental Convention in 2021. The CSA board of directors has decided that we will still hold our Annual General meeting via an internet format on July 25th and registration details will be made available through our CSA website and e-news, as well as Facebook and Twitter by June 15th. Sincerely, Garth Rancier President Canadian Simmental Association

Our condolences go out to the family of JR Shaw founder of Shawest Farms, Sherwood Park, AB and President of the Canadian Simmental Association from 1978- 1980. Know better in the business world through Shaw Communications he did play a major role in the Simmental breed in the early years. Jim was also named Officer of the Order of Canada, received the Alberta Order of Excellence, honorary degrees from the University of Alberta, University of Calgary and Graceland University... in Lamoni, Iowa, among other awards and honours during his lifetime. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) named its business school after him. A member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame, JR was instrumental in the creation of the Shaw Charity Classic, Calgary’s stop on the PGA Tour Champions that has raised more than $48 million for Alberta charities since 2013. He is survived by his wife Carol, children Heather, Julie and Brad along with 12 grandchildren He was predeceased by son Jim in 2018.

We are very excited and grateful to announce that Crowe Bros, Gilbert Plains, MB have generously donated the Lot 1 Bred Heifer for the 2020 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Auction on July 25, 2020 to be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Canadian Simmental Association and the National YCS Junior Show in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Watch for more details on this donation.

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to be able to offer financial assistance to off set the costs of travel to the participants of this years YCSA Leadership Conference.

A pioneer in the Simmental breed. RIP. Condolences to Quentin and Anne, Dixie, Glenn and Julie.

The Board of Directors of the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation would like to thank the 18 individuals that took the time to apply for our 2019 Scholarships. Our 3 independent judges gave high accolades to the quality of the applications. Congratulations to the recipients of this years scholarships. Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation - Bryce Maxwell & Cassidy Pinkham, Dr. Dixon Memorial - Kaitlyn Maxwell & Tia Schram, Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship - Cariss...a Geddes. We wish all the applicants great success in their further education. Official Press Release. Calgary, Alberta - The Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) are pleased to announce the recipients of their 2019 scholarships. We are very happy to announce that applications were received from across the entire county. The quality and potential is great within the youth of our industry and while we would like to assist all those who applied, we are limited to five scholarships. This year's recipients illustrated the bright future that our youth are presenting to the agriculture industry and Simmental breed. Scholarships that are being awarded for the 2019 - 2020 academic year include, the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarship, the Dr. Dixon Memorial Scholarship and the Trevor Vance- First Year Scholarship, with a combined value of $12,000. Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarships which are valued at $3,000 each and were awarded to Bryce Maxwell of Viking, AB and Cassidy Pinkham of Metcalf, ON. Bryce is enrolled in Agronomy at the University of Saskatchewan and Cassidy is enrolled in Agribusiness at Olds College. The Dr. Dixon Memorial Scholarships, in memory of Dr. Allan A. Dixon are valued at $2,000 each were awarded to Kaitlyn Maxwell of Viking, AB and Tia Schram of Bruderheim, AB. Kaitlyn is attending the University of British Columbia taking Nursing and Tia is studying for her Business degree at Concordia University. The Trevor Vance - First Year Scholarship, in memory of Trevor Edward Vance is valued at $2,000 and this year is awarded to Carissa Geddes from Settlement, NB. Carissa is studying Pre Vet at the University of Prince Edward Island. Ken Lewis, President of Friends of Canadian Simmental Association said, "It's great to see so many high quality Scholarship Applications spread out from across the country. Each of this year's recipients have showcased leadership, development skills and a dedication to their community as well as the livestock industry. Congratulations to all of this year's scholarship recipients and we wish everyone who applied, the very best in your future education goals". The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is a not-for-profit registered Foundation that is dedicated to scholarships and educational support of youth, as well as research for the improvement of Canadian agriculture.

Due to harvest being delayed across the country the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation and Canadian Simmental Association Board meetings have been rescheduled for November. Therefore the scholarship winners will not be announced until the end of November. Thank you for your understanding.

Just a reminder for our scholarships and the Advancing Education Bursary. Deadlines are today for the scholarships and October 1 for the Bursary. If awarded the bursary you have one year to use it. Check out a course, conference, workshop that you would like to take.

Still time to send in your applications for the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarships. 5 scholarships totaling $12,000! - Deadline September 30. For those that would like to attend a conference, take a course, further their learning to aid their Simmental operation apply for our Advancing Education Bursary. - Deadline October 1. Both applications can be found online at www.simmentalfoundation.com

Are you 25 years or under? Is there a course, program, training, conference etc. that would further you and your cattle breeding program? Apply today for the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Advancing Education Bursary. Deadline October 1. http://www.buyagro.com//2019%20FCSF%20Advancing%20Educatio

Since this is the first day/week of school for most students we wanted to send out a reminder to apply for the The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation scholarships. $12,000 total through 5 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are being accepted until September 30th. Apply today or share with someone that is enrolled in college or university this year. http://www.buyagro.com//2019%20Scholarship%20Application%2