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20 n ANGUSJournal n July 2015 experts will be among the presenters. A three- day trade show featuring allied industry partners will offer cattlemen a chance to browse through the latest in products and services available to the beef industry and to visit with Angus breeders from throughout the country. Convention highlights will also include a preconvention Kansas regional cattle tour hosted by the Kansas Angus Association Nov. 2 (see page 24), an international genomics symposium and nationally known entertainment. See page 51 of the May 2015 issue for a preview of the event. Online registration, hotel and travel information, an updated schedule, and exhibitor information are available at www.angusconvention.com. Reserve your spot for Angus Foundation event Make plans to join the Angus Foundation Monday evening, Nov. 2, at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park, Kan., for its Supporter Recognition Event and celebration of the organization's 35th anniversary. All Angus supporters who have contributed $250 this fscal year (Oct. 1, 2014-Sept. 30, 2015) to the Angus Foundation will be invited to the event. The Angus Foundation will auction registration number 18,000,000, with proceeds to support the Angus Foundation's efforts in education, youth and research. You can guarantee your reservation to the event by making your gift of $250 or more by Sept. 30. Gifts can be made online by Visa® or MasterCard.® Visit www.angusfoundation.org and click "Donate Online" on the home page. Low-density genomic tests a8=vailable In addition to the previously available high-density genomic tests (HD50K for Angus from Zoetis and GGP-HD for Angus from GeneSeek), low-density options are now available. These new tests allow animals to have genomically enhanced EPDs at a lower cost, with nearly identical accuracy. The i50K for Angus from Zoetis and GGP-LD for Angus from GeneSeek can be ordered from your AAA Login account. For more information, see this month's "By The Numbers" column on page 68. AGI blog AGI staff have established a blog page to share information on timely topics. Short, informative articles on performance programs, genomic testing and other subjects are posted at angusgenetics.wordpress.com. If you have ideas for a blog post topic, send your suggestion to Tonya Amen at tamen@ angus.org. Mexico hosts World Angus Secretariat The Mexican Angus Association is hosting the World Angus Secretariat Oct. 12-25, with activities in Chihuahua, Durango and Sinaloa. The event will feature the secretariat's biennial meeting, which will include the latest breed information and technological advances. Participants will also have opportunity to tour the region's locales and prized breeding stock. For more information, visit http://worldangussecretariat.com.mx. ROV show season The 2014 Roll of Victory (ROV) show season ended May 31, and the 2015 ROV show season offcially began June 1. Show exhibitors travel during the season across the country to accumulate points. The fnal tally of points for the show heifer, show bull and breeder of the year, along with all division awards are posted online at www.angus.org. Show Heifer, Show Bull and Breeder of the Year awards for the 2014 show year will be presented at the Association's Annual Awards Breakfast in Overland Park, Kan. All winners will be recognized during the 2016 National Angus Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. For complete information about the ROV program and a list of the 18 point shows, visit www.angus.org or contact the Events and Education Department. Order black books today Now is the time to place your order for the 2016 Beef Record Service (BRS)/ AngusSource® black books. The pocket-sized books include a calendar, as well as space to keep management records on your cow herd. The 2016 books are available in any quantity for $3 each and can be customized — free of charge — with purchases of 100 or more. The books make great promotional gifts to commercial customers. Customized orders may include your operation's logo and contact information foil-stamped onto the back cover, while standard orders feature the Association's logo. Custom orders must be placed by July 31. To place orders, contact the AngusSource Department at 816-383-5100 or blackbooks@angus.org. Books will be shipped by Oct. 15. New initiative to engage future cattle producers Applications are available online (www.angus.org/Performance/Documents/ FASEnrollmentForm.pdf) to enroll in Future Angus Stockmen, a program launched by the Association to embrace the next generation of cattlemen through learning opportunities, while building a bond with the Angus breed and its member-driven organization. Geared toward college-age or recent graduates who want to raise high-quality Angus-based cattle, the program will offer educational opportunities that teach participants how to thrive in the cattle industry, social networking to connect them with fellow producers, and leadership development to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to improve their businesses. Young people who enroll in the program will have the chance to apply for scholarships. For more information, contact Ginette Kurtz, director of commercial programs at 816-383-5100 or gkurtz@angus.org. Juniors, submit entries online You can save time by submitting entries for shows online. Simply log on to www.angus.org/njaa and provide the necessary information, including a Visa® or MasterCard® number to cover entry and bedding fees. Online entries are subject to the same entry deadlines as those submitted via mail. No late entries are accepted for any reason. Association can help with junior transfers If you know of a junior member who has purchased or raised a heifer that he or she wants to show, please make note of all ownership deadlines. If a deadline is approaching and you haven't received the transferred registration, the Association can help. Contact the Association at least two weeks prior to the show ownership deadline. Every effort will be made to get the transfer processed in time. Remember, late transfers are never accepted, regardless of the reason. Purchase Angus photos online While in the showring or covering Angus events, the Association staff captures thousands of photos throughout the year. Candid photographs, backdrop images and others can be found online through a special photo website (photo.angus.org). The Association offers digital downloads, photo prints and other gift items, such as magnets, photo books, key chains and more. For more information, contact prphotos@ angus.org or 816-383-5100 for more information. z ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19