-
Categories
- Breed Improvement
- Featured Foundation
- Featured Youth
- Helpful Links
- Online Sales
- Other Programs
- Uncategorized
- Webinar
United Suffolk Sheep AssociationANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
The 2022 United Suffolk Sheep Association Annual Meeting will be virtual via Zoom. The board decided to move forward with a virtual annual meeting again this year as they received positive feedback from the membership after last year’s meeting, support through the Needs Assessment and feels it’s the best way to allow all members of the association to participate.
We encourage all members to join us on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:30pm central via Zoom. Please note you do not need a computer to join, you can call in!! Be sure to save this connection to join – this will also be posted on the USSA website – www.suffolks.org.
JOIN THE USSA ANNUAL MEETINGComputer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89281406403?pwd=WTRaN2hSbk9GbHBnWHVTSzdBTUxzdz09Phone: 1-646-558-8656Meeting ID: 892 8140 6403Passcode: 066549
Recorded Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/zmT3JIIcKMU_s4NqfHjMO9kOXemoaPlcNswzBCHDD2MnyPFNqosLOFwSgFZUS01s.Kecg5OMJB9sBAw0s Passcode: +5WMY=!k
2022 USSA Annual Meeting Agenda
2022 USSA Annual Meeting Presentation Slides
2022 USSA Director Elections – RESULTS
District 1Lloyd McCabe, CA
District 2District 2 Vacancy Notice
District 3John Scott, MN
District 4 Tom Begg, OH – 16 votesMac Swortzel, VA – 10 votesView District 4 Candidate Bios
PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGEThe proposed change did not pass. To amend a bylaw, the amendment must pass by a 2/3 vote.Yes: 41 votes (63%)No: 24 votes (37%)
Click Here to View the Proposed Bylaw Change Included with Election Ballots.
Intent to run submission deadline is August 1!
Director Openings:District 1 – one 3-year termDistrict 2 – one 3-year termDistrict 3 – one 3-year termDistrict 4 – one 3-year term
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED USSA DISTRICTS BELOW.For eligibility requirements, review the USSA Bylaws here.
Next steps for those interested in running for a director opening:
If you or a USSA member you know would like to be a candidate for the upcoming USSA Directors elections, here’s a brief overview of your next steps: Submit a [ … ]
Show Photos & Results
Event Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ram.sale
USSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedsuffolk
Sale lot orders will be posted on the Midwest Sale Website.
Event Website
www.midwestsale.com
Online Viewing/Bidding
www.dvauction.com
Member Note
Amanda will be out of the office this week at the Midwest Sale. Calls will be forwarded to her cell phone. The best way to reach her is by email: [email protected].
Eastern National Suffolk Sale w/Ohio Showcase SaleMay 12-14, Greenville, OhioVirtual Suffolk Consignment Catalog: https://suffolk.digitalovine.com/modules/_sale_consignments/sale_details.php?tcal_id=51Online Bidding: www.breedersworld.comSale Website: http://www.selectls.net/Sale Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Select-Livestock-Services-102098447908368/
Western National Suffolk Sale w/Nugget All-AmericanJune 2-4, Sparks, NevadaVirtual Suffolk Consignment Catalog: Check back!Online Bidding: wlivestock.comSale Website: Willoughby Livestock Sales (wlivestock.com)Sale Facebook Page: Willoughby Sales | Facebook
National Suffolk Sale w/Midwest Stud Ram SaleJune 14-18, Sedalia, MissouriVirtual Suffolk Consignment Catalog: Check back!Online Bidding: dvauction.comSale Website: https://www.midwestsale.com/Sale Facebook Page: Midwest Stud Ram Sale | Facebook
Miss the webinar? Watch the archived webinar: https://youtu.be/1Po7JOcDo0s
Click here to see upcoming Suffolk webinars or view archived webinars!
Click Here to View Suffolk Directory!
Regional Junior Suffolk ShowsAll regional junior shows listed below offer classes for registered Suffolks and entry is open to juniors from any state.
Freedom Fest Breeding Sheep ShowSpringfield, IL ● May 22-24facebook.com/[email protected]
The Suffolk Event Junior Show/Illinois Suffolk Junior ShowLebanon, IN ● June [email protected] Deadline: May 15
The Midwest Junior Suffolk ShowSedalia, MO ● June 10Facebook-The Midwest Jr Suffolk Show
America’s Showcase Junior ShowSedalia, MO • June 13-14Enter: wlivestock.com
Great Plains Jr. Breeding Sheep ShowSioux Falls, SD ● June 18-20Facebook @ [email protected]
National Junior Suffolk ShowIn conjunction with the All-American Junior ShowTimonium, MD ● July 2-5facebook.com/AllAmericanJuniorSheepShowallamericanjuniorshow.com401-647-4676 or [email protected] deadline: May 25
North East Youth Sheep ShowWest Springfield, MA ● July 17-19facebook.com/NEYSSBigE nesheep.org/north-east-youth-show [email protected]
Minnesota State Junior Suffolk ShowFaribault, MN ● July 26Enter via Rice County Fair, MN Assn. membership required (open to out of state)ricecountyfair.netAlissa Voyles, 507-236-5898, [email protected]
Mid-west Regional Junior Suffolk ShowColumbus, OH ● August 5suffolks.org/calendarPat Wiford: [email protected] Sheep ExpoGreenfield, IN ● July 30 – August 2facebook.com/YouthSheepExpohttps://www.inlivestockassn.org/[email protected]
Western Minnesota Junior [ … ]
Mark Your Calendars!
May 1UJSSA Director/Intern Application DeadlineSuffolk Event Registration Deadline Suffolk Event Junior Show Entry Deadline
May 15UJSSA Promotional Contest Virtual Entry Deadline
May 25National Junior Suffolk Show Entry Deadline
June 5-7The Suffolk Event, Lebanon, Indiana
June 7Suffolk Event Junior Suffolk Show, Lebanon, Indiana
July 2-5National Junior Suffolk Show in conjunction w/All-American Junior Show, Timonium, MarylandOctober 15UJSSA Virtual Suffolk Lamb Culinary Competition
November 12-19North American International Livestock Exposition – Sheep Events, Louisville, Kentucky
December 31UJSSA Virtual Skill-a-thon Submission Deadline – www.suffolks.org
The following United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association contests will be offered in 2023. Any current UJSSA member is eligible to participate! For more details contact the Suffolk Office or email the UJSSA ([email protected])
Photo ContestContest Open: January – May 31Rules:
Must be a UJSSA Member.
Four Age Divisions: Ages 7 and Under, Ages 8-12, Ages 13-16 and Ages 17-21
Photos submitted must feature a Suffolk sheep.
Each junior member can enter up to 3 photos.
Along with photo submission include name, address, email, phone, and age as of January 1, 2023.
Accepted file types include JPG, TIFF and PNG.
Prizes awarded to the top 2 photos in each age division.
Photo submission deadline is May 31.
Submit photos to [email protected]
Promotional Video ContestContest Open: June 1 – September 30Rules:
Must be a UJSSA Member.
Contest will offer 3 age divisions:Ages 8-12Ages 13-16Ages 17-21
The subject matter of the promotional video is “The Suffolk Breed”
The video should be at least 30 seconds and no longer [ … ]
Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83518587292?pwd=Tmg4WGpCRWRoUDlFVnVINnJzQVRLUT09Passcode: 952387Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 835 1858 7292Passcode: 952387
