The Annual Meeting and Banquet on March 9 will be our first opportunity in 2014 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Michigan Angus Association. In multiple celebrations of our first hundred years, we are hoping to involve members from across the state in a yearlong observance of our association’s progress and service to the beef industry. As you read about all the opportunities below, mark your calendar for various activities and respond to Nancy Thelen with information and offers to help wherever you can.
MARCH 9 BANQUET CELEBRATION – MEMORABILIA “SHOW & TELL” & ANGUS TRIVIA GAME
We are inviting everyone to bring Angus memorabilia to share at the banquet, such as: the oldest sale catalog you have, the oldest Michigan Angus Directory, oldest trophy or award, oldest photo, oldest farm sign, etc. You will have a brief opportunity to share information about what you brought, and are also welcome to write a description to display with the item. And what’s a birthday party without fun and games? Everyone’s invited to join in a competitive round of Angus Trivia! If you have a trivia question you think will stump the crowd, submit it to Nancy Thelen by February 28. (The trivia game kicks off at the banquet and continues all year – keep those questions coming!)
If you have a trivia question you think will stump the crowd, submit it to Nancy Thelen by February 28.
CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES ARE BEING PLANNED THROUGHOUT 2014:
• Historic and Longtime Herd Recognition – We will recognize these herds in our display at the Michigan Beef Expo. If you have been involved in raising Angus cattle for 40 years or more please contact Nancy Thelen by March 15.
• Proclamation of “Angus Day in Michigan” by the Michigan Legislature – A proclamation is in the works for Saturday, April 5 to be presented at the Michigan Angus Futurity Sale at the Beef Expo. The goal is to generate media coverage and create awareness of Angus prominence among elected and appointed officials in state government.
• “Angus Days” at Local Stockyards – We plan to sponsor outreach events across the state throughout the year. Help us arrange a specific day at the stockyards in your area. We’ll need volunteers to set up a display to distribute Angus literature and breeders on site to tell the Angus story. These events could tie-in well with feeder calf sales or other special sales.
• Centennial Membership Trip – Travel with Michigan Angus to Wooster, Ohio to tour Certified Angus Beef headquarters. The trip will be an overnight excursion in the late summer or early fall; the committee is looking into cost of chartering a bus. More info at the annual meeting!
• History of the Michigan Angus Association – Our history was first published in the 60’s and updated in 1976. It will be updated again, starting this year, as a longer term project in recognition of our 100 years.
• The Centennial will also be celebrated at our other annual events such as the Preview Show and Field Day.
Members across the state are invited to help promote Angus and our Centennial, share your ideas today!
