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.
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new fscal year total revenue record of more than $2.4 million. Lifetime giving Featured for the second year was the Lifetime Giving Recognition Program, recognizing supporters with accumulative giving of $25,000 or more since the organization's inception in 1980. Those recognized as Lifetime Angus Platinum Benefactors, giving $25,000- $49,999, were: @ Robert and Hollyce Neumeyer of Jaynbee Ranch, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; @ American Live Stock Insurance, Geneva, Ill.; @ Texas Angus Auxiliary; and @ Sysco Newport Meat Co., Irvine, Calif. Recognized as Lifetime Angus Patrons, giving $50,000-$99,999, were: @ Bill and Betty Werner of Werner Angus, Cordova, Ill.; and @ Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa. Lifetime Angus Builders, recognized for donating $100,000-$249,999, were: @ Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farms, Athens, Ga.; @ Tom and Lois Ames of Spruce Mountain Ranch LLC, Larkspur, Colo.; @ Certifed Angus Beef LLC (CAB), Wooster, Ohio; and @ Dwight "Kip" Palmer of Palmer Foods Service/G&C; Foods, Syracuse, N.Y. Recognized as a Lifetime Angus Leader, donating $250,000-$499,999, was: @ Robert Funk of Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. Lastly, Thomas and Catherine Chambers of Chambers Angus, Ontario, Ore., were recognized posthumously at the Lifetime Angus Visionary level of giving, having donated $500,000-$999,999 to the Angus Foundation. Comprehensive lists of Lifetime Giving and annual supporters of the Angus Foundation are included in the Angus Foundation's 2014 Annual Report, which was distributed as an insert in the December Angus Journal. In a special presentation through the Angus Foundation's planned giving program, the Angus Legacy Society, Joe and Susanne Bush of J&S; Ranch, Gatesville, Texas, announced the Angus Foundation as the primary charitable benefciary of their estate, formally bequeathing their ranch and other signifcant assets to the Angus Foundation. Proceeds will establish the Joseph and Susanne Bush/J&S; Ranch Scholarship and Junior Activities Endowment Fund, supporting Angus youth undergraduate scholarships and junior activities. To conclude the event, the Angus Foundation auctioned the Building an Angus Legacy! fnal No. 4, limited-edition granite planter. Purchased for $32,000 by Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, Mo., the exquisite engraved planter is beautifully displayed at the entrance of the American Angus Association headquarters building at Saint Joseph, Mo. Doug and Sharon Stevenson of Basin Angus, Joliet, Mont., purchased the fnal wall paver for $8,000. It is also displayed at the entrance. For more news from the Angus Means Business National Convention & Trade Show, visit the newsroom at www.angusconvention.com. Full coverage of the event was included in The Angus Report premiered Nov. 17. Editor's Note: Carrie Horsley is director of marketing and public relations for the Angus Foundation. January 2015 n ANGUSJournal n 57 @ Scott Foster (left), Angus Foundation chair- man, shakes the hand of Milford Jenkins, An- gus Foundation president, as he receives a gavel in recognition of his dedication for the past year as chairman of the Angus Foundation Board. @ Chase Monte, owner of the 2014 NJAS Car- cass Steer Contest grand champion steer, shakes the hand of Curtis Long, NJAS Carcass Steer Contest sponsor. Supporters Light the Way @ Cory Watt, chairman of the NJAB, expresses his gratitude for the supporters of the Angus Foundation whose contributions have helped him meet his goals. @ Will Fiske, Foundation chairman for the Na- tional Junior Angus Board (NJAB) and co-emcee, communicates to supporters the role the Angus Foundation has played in his life as a junior member and on the NJAB. @ Col. Clint Hunter of Missouri auctions off the final granite planter for $32,000 and wall paver for $8,000, which are displayed at Association headquarters as a part of the Building an An- gus Legacy! project. Ground pavers in two sizes are still available to purchase.