The Angus Journal is a monthly magazine known for in-depth coverage of American Angus Association programs and services; the Angus business; herd management techniques; and advertising reflecting genetics herd philosophies.
Issue link: http://angusjournal.epubxp.com/i/435083
56 n ANGUSJournal n January 2015 T he Angus Foundation hosted its 2014 Supporter Recognition Event Nov. 3 at the Hilton Hotel Kansas City Airport in conjunction with the frst-ever Angus Means Business National Convention & Trade Show. Themed "Lighting the Way," the event honored Angus Foundation supporters who have contributed $250 or more during the past fscal year (Oct. 1, 2013-Sept. 30, 2014). "This wonderful event is our way of saying thank you to our supporters," says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. "These are just a few who enable the Angus Foundation to be successful, and, in turn, advance the Angus breed for years to come. Their giving allows us to invest in our mission of education, youth and research. They are shining a light for the Angus breed." More than 250 attendees listened to emcees Cory Watt, Iva, S.C., National Junior Angus Board (NJAB) chairman; Will Fiske, Greenville, Va., NJAB Foundation director; and Scott Foster, Niles, Mich., chairman of the Angus Foundation Board of Directors. Highlights of the event included recognizing, posthumously, Thomas and Catherine Chambers of Chambers Angus, Ontario, Ore., as Angus Leaders who contributed $250,000 or more during the fscal year. Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farm, Athens, Ga.; Robert Funk of Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; and Charles W. and Judy Herbster of Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, Neb., were honored as Angus Builders who contributed $100,000 or more during the fscal year. Additional highlights from the evening included a special presentation to the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Steer Carcass Contest winners and recognition of Chairman Foster for his service and leadership on the Angus Foundation Board of Directors. Because of the generosity of its dedicated supporters, the Angus Foundation announced a 35 Keys to Success Industry Involvement & Networking Supporter Recognition Event in Kansas City celebrates donors who have forged the way for Angus youth, education and research. by Carrie Horsley, Angus Foundation; photos by Carrie Horsley & Kasey Brown, associate editor Angus Foundation @ Left: Joe Bush (at lectern) and his wife, Susanne, inform Angus Foun- dation supporters of their interest in Angus cattle and the importance of being an American citizen. The Bushs were thanked for their years of military service with a standing ovation from attendees. @ Assistant Director of Events and Education Ashley Mitchell hands out name tags to the event attendees. @ Themed "Lighting the Way," the event hon- ored Angus Foundation supporters who have contributed $250 or more during the past fiscal year. @ Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms purchased the final granite planter of the Building an Angus Legacy! Project.