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American Angus Association will conduct business at 124th annu
American Angus Association members will meet during the 2007 North American International Livestock Exposition, Nov. 10 to 13 in Louisville, Ky. A full slate of educational and social activities is planned for attendees to the American Angus Association's 124th Annual Convention of Delegates and the 2007 Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. Several new activities and a change of venue at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center (KFEC) for the meetings are planned this year. Registration for the event will begin Nov. 10 at the Executive West Hotel, and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., that day. Registration will also be available Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Nov. 12 from 7 to 10 a.m. All delegates and Angus guests can pick up their name badges, show passes and purchase banquet tickets at the registration desk. The Angus Foundation will host its Supporter Recognition Event and Fundraiser in the evening Nov. 10 starting at 6 p.m., at the Executive West. The recognition event is by invitation to those who have contributed $250 or more to the Angus Foundation during this fiscal year. Numerous activities occur Nov. 11, including the junior Angus heifer show in Freedom Hall. Please check at the Angus registration desk or with show personnel for the order of breeds to be shown. This year the Association and its entities will conduct educational seminars during the day at its new meeting location in the KFEC South Wing C--upper level. The Angus seminars will be held in the morning Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 after the educational program; in the morning Nov. 12 and after the Annual Meeting; and in the morning Nov. 13. Watch the Angus website and the hotel lobby for specific times and topics. The American Angus Auxiliary will hold its annual breakfast at the Executive West at 8 a.m., on Nov. 11. Tickets for the breakfast are $15, and can be purchased by contacting Sandra McCurry at 316-304-5973 or by e-mail at sandramccurry3@aim.com. Later that day, the American Angus Association board of directors will present a breeders' educational program that will begin at 1 p.m., in the KFEC South Wing C--Rooms 202-204. Immediately following the educational program will be the open meeting for the Association board candidates and delegates. Each of the candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the members present, and delegates are encouraged to ask questions of the candidates. The activities Nov. 11 conclude at the Executive West. The Angus reception will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Nov. 12, the Super Point ROV Angus Show will begin at 8 a.m., in Freedom Hall. Quintin Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., is evaluating the cattle. Bulls and cow-calf pairs will show on Nov. 12. The 2008 Miss American Angus will be chosen from a group of five candidates selected by the American Angus Auxiliary prior to the selection of champion bull. The Annual Convention of Delegates will begin 30 minutes earlier than in the past, at 1:30 p.m., that afternoon in the KFEC South Wing C--Rooms 202-204. President Jot Hartley, Vinita, Okla., will preside over the meeting. A total of 407 delegates from 46 states, the District of Columbia and Canada will conduct the business of the Association, including electing officers and five directors. The day will conclude with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by the Angus Banquet at 7 p.m., at the Executive West. This year's banquet will feature Certified Angus Beef product sponsored by U.S. Premium Beef. Red Steagall, cowboy, poet and singer will provide entertainment at the banquet. Inductees into the Angus Heritage Foundation will be honored, and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Outstanding Leadership Award winner also will be recognized during the banquet. The 2007 Super Point ROV Angus female show will begin at 8 a.m., Nov. 13, in Freedom Hall. In addition to the scheduled events, the Angus Foundation, Auxiliary, and 2008 National Junior Angus Show hosts will sell a variety of items in the Holiday Room at the Executive West. For those who cannot attend the Angus events in Louisville, Angus Productions Inc., will provide online coverage on its website. Log on to www.angusjournal.com/louisville for show results, award winners and newly elected officers and directors of the Association. For a list of delegates to the annual meeting and for updates to the schedule, go to www.angus.org. For more information about any of the activities going on during the Angus events at the NAILE, contact the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angus.org. The American Angus Association is the world's largest beef breed organization, providing programs and services to thousands of commercial producers and more than 34,000 members nationwide. Its headquarters are located in Saint Joseph, Mo. Date: 10/29/07
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