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2009 NAILE Schedule http://www.livestockexpo.org/
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 8:00 am Junior Wether Show
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 3:30 pm North American
International Suffolk Sale
Sunday, Nov. 15th, 8:00 am Junior Breeding
Sheep Show
Sunday, Nov. 15th, 8:00 am Junior Breeding
Sheep Showmanship
Monday, Nov. 16th, 8 :00 am North American
International Suffolk Show
New Breeders Directory is out
The 2009 Suffolk Breeders Directory is available now.
A copy was mailed to all members. If you aren't a member
or need additional copies, call the office or send your
name, address and phone
here.
They will also be available at most major shows and
sales. Ask your Director.
2009 Junior Show
A Success
A year's worth of planning and
hard work paid off on July 4th weekend in Laramie,
Wyoming. The 27th annual National Junior Suffolk Show
was a success by any measurement. The number of
exhibitors was down slightly but the number of entries
was up. Every pen was filled.
The staff at the University of Wyoming could not have
been more accommodating. There are so many to thank. Dr.
Doug Hixon for inviting us and coordinating the efforts.
Brent Larson, UW shepherd, for housing sheep for extra
days and providing sheep for the fitting contest. Lance
Miller for running the judging contest, finding a grill
and securing the health permit for food service. And
finally, Dave Moore for setting up the pens (and cleanup
afterward), getting us free chips for the ring, helping
with banquet setup and generally making sure things went
smoothly.
The Junior Board worked very hard to provide an
educational and fun weekend while keeping the costs as
low as possible. They were able to provide donuts,
coffee, milk and juice each morning; a hamburger lunch
on Friday; and a pizza party on Friday night. The pizza
party was followed by fun and games in the show ring.
Even the adults were drawn into the fun. A great time
was enjoyed by all.
Saturday's hot dog cookout was followed by a banquet
meal of brats and barbeque complete with all the
trimmings. Thanks to Judy Shambow and all her hard
workers.
Many awards were presented during the UJSSA Annual
Meeting. The UJSSA Annual Meeting location was
officially changed to the National Junior Suffolk Show.
Tom Shambow was elected President for the 2009/2010
year.
Three of the USSA statues were auctioned to support the
2010 Show. Thank you to all the bidders.
A special thanks to Steve George, our judge and to Tom
Burke, our announcer and commentator.
Of course, none of this is possible without the breeders
and sponsors who open their hearts and their wallets to
support the Junior program. Thank you all!
2009 Junior Show Photos and
Result
http://2009jrsuffolkshow.shutterfly.com/
http://ujssa.org/Files/Andys2009results-2.xls
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USSA Statue
Sales Are Strong
In the
spring of 2008, the United Suffolk
Sheep Association (USSA) commissioned an original,
limited edition art work depicting Suffolk sheep. The
statue has been completed and the first castings are
available for sale. The statue is of a Suffolk ewe and
her two lambs and is the work of Carol Herden, Iowa, a
noted livestock artist. The sculpture is hand cast in
cold cast porcelain and is hand painted. The Suffolk
ewe and lambs statue is a limited edition artwork - only
200 statues will be cast and the molds will then be
destroyed. The statue comes with, but is not attached
to a solid oak base. Including the wood base, the
statue measures 11” long x 7.5 “wide x 5” tall.
Each statue is individually
numbered on the porcelain base in front of the standing
ewe lamb. The USSA sold at auction numbers 1 -10
at the 2008 Annual Meeting held
November 17, 2008, at the North American International
Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY.
Statue number 1 went to Lisa Webster for her bid of
$3100. Number 2-10 went for a combined $7400.
Several more were purchased at the
USSA booth in the exhibit hall. Even more were sold at
the Mid-West Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, Missouri. Contact the USSA office
at 435 563-6105 if you would like to purchase one of
these beautiful statues.
The price of a statue is $175. Statues will be
shipped directly from the artist’s studio; shipping and
insurance will cost $20.
Remember, this is a limited edition and
when 200 statues have been sold, no more will be
available.
Junior Activities Planned for Louisville
The United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association will conduct
several activities at NAILE.
First will be a raffle for some exciting
prizes. There will be a cash option offered this year.
The drawing will be immediately following the Open
Suffolk Show.
The second great event will be the silent auction.
Selections come from many states. Pick up some first
class merchandise at competitive prices.
The Juniors will again acquire the prizes and conduct
the door prize
drawing at the USSA Annual Meeting.
There will be a UJSSA Board of Directors meeting.
Everyone is invited to attend. Several UJSSA Directors will
attend the USSA Board meeting to report on the Junior
financials and the progress of the 2010 National Junior
Suffolk Show.
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