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Virtual Skill-A-Thon
Contest Ends: November 1, 2024
Senior Division Participation Link
Junior Division Participation Link
Rules:
It’s a new year, and 2024 is dawning with new opportunities in your United Suffolk Sheep Association.
A newly created Intern position offers hands-on opportunities for an individual looking for practical office and event experiences. This position is project-based. A full position description and application are available at www.suffolks.org. The application deadline for the USSA Intern is March 1.
The position of Junior Coordinator of the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association has also been refreshed. The application process will open biennially, and the job description has been updated to reflect new responsibilities and compensation. The position description and application are available at www.suffolks.org. The application deadline for the Junior Coordinator is March 1.
Please encourage qualified individuals to contact the USSA office for more information.
USSA Intern Job Description/Application
USSA Junior Coordinator Job Description
Make Plans Now to Join us this June!
Check back often for more details!
See “Complete Suffolk Event Information” below for a detailed weekend schedule.
Registration includes 3 meals and 2 snacks.
—tentative 2025 schedule—
Friday, June 6
10 am ———Event registration opens – Lincoln Land Community College
11 am ———Adult and Youth Educational Session – Lincoln Land Community College
Noon ———-Lunch (provided)
1 pm ———–Adult and Youth Educational Sessions – Lincoln Land Community College
6 pm ———–Welcome Dinner – Commodities Pavilion, Illinois State Fairgrounds
7 pm ———- Desserts & Decisions! Sale Sheep Preview Attendees select National Suffolk Sale Order! Watch @breedersworld.com!
Saturday, June 7
8:30am ——– Adult and Youth Educational Sessions – Illinois State Fairgrounds
Lunch on your own
Noon* ———- National Suffolk Sale (*estimated start time) – bid online @Breedersworld.com
? – 4pm ———Junior Show Check-in 30 minutes following the conclusion of the Suffolk Sale until 4pm.
6 pm ————Banquet: Social Hour, Dinner, Suffolk Hall of Fame Recognition & Family Entertainment – Crowne Plaza
Sunday, June 8
8am ———— The Good Shepherd: In the Barn and in the Bible
9 am ———— Junior Suffolk Show – Illinois State Fairgrounds (in conjunction w/ the Illinois Jr. Suffolk Preview Show)
Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation
Join us for the National Suffolk Sale in Springfield, Illinois! Suffolk Event attendees pick the sale order on Friday night. Sale starts at approximately noon on Saturday. All broadcast live via BreedersWorld!
Sale Preview Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation
Sale Contact: Jeremy Geske (612-756-1200)
Transportation:
East Coast
• Issac Lewis (West Virginia) • 304-822-0377 (call or text) Contact in advance!
West Coast
• John Baglien (Oregon) • 541-908-4977 (call or text) • [email protected]
• Ron Alves (California) • 209-404-6585 (call)
BreedersWorld Links: Coming soon!
—BELOW ARE THE 2024 SESSIONS – 2025 INFO COMING SOON—
See “Complete Suffolk Event Information” below for session details.
Adult Sessions
Youth Sessions
The Suffolk Hall of Fame recognition evening will be held on Saturday, June 7th in Springfield, Illinois at the Crowne Plaza – a part of the Suffolk Event weekend.
To make reservations for the Suffolk Hall of Fame banquet, use the Suffolk Event registration form provided below. Please note, if you are signing up for the “full registration” to the Suffolk Event, reservations for the Hall of Fame banquet are included in the registration price.
We’re excited partner again in 2025 with the Illinois Suffolk Sheep Association to host the Illinois Junior Suffolk Preview Show in conjunction with our Suffolk Event Junior Show!
Judge: Cruz Nichols, Jerseyville, Illinois
Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation
New for 2025- Entry via Showman App
Check back for more information!
Registration Form
Express Sale Entry with Digital Suffolk! – 1) log in 2) left menu “Flock Mgmt” 3) “Consignments”
April 24
“Early Bird” National Sale Entry (cataloged in all breeds catalog)
May 1
National Suffolk Sale Entry
Event Registration
Junior Show Entry (via Showman App)
Young Producer Travel Grant Application
There are several events happening in Springfield the weekend of the Suffolk Event. Make reservations early!
Holiday Inn Express
3000 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-7771
Rate: $129/night + tax
Block: United Suffolk Sheep Association
Room block ends May 27, 2025
Click Here for Holiday Inn Booking Link
Crowne Plaza (Hall of Fame Banquet Venue)
3000 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-2830
Rate: $130/night + tax
Room block ends May 6, 2025
Block: United Suffolk Sheep Association
Click Here for Crowne Plaza Booking Link
Ramada Inn
3281 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-4000
Rate: $112/night + tax
Block: Suffolk Sheep Sale
Room block ends May 8, 2025
Click to learn about 2025 Suffolk Event sponsor opportunities.
Diamond Sponsors ($2500 & up)
Platinum Sponsors ($1000 – $2499)
Gold Sponsors ($500 – $999)
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Illinois Suffolk Sheep Association
Lloyd & Sheila McCabe, McCabe Suffolks
Silver Sponsors ($250 – $499)
William Fulton Family
JMG Suffolks
Slack Club Lambs
Michael & Debra Jensen, Moonshadow Farm
Bill Zwyers, Hickory Lane Suffolks
Bronze Sponsors ($100 – $249)
Dennis & Mary Ann Sorensen
*Donor sponsorship received through the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation
Virtual Skill-A-Thon
Contest Open: October 1 – January 31
Rules:
Senior Division
Senior Skillathon
Senior Answer Sheet
Junior Division
Junior Skillathon
Junior Answer Sheet
The 2023 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 Monday, November 27th 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 Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82242299208?pwd=M1F6bENaNlRlOTRyYnkyU0FiQkpwUT09
Call-In Number: +1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 822 4229 9208
Passcode: 257186
2022/2023 Annual Meeting Presentation & Fiscal Year Reports
2023 Annual Meeting Presentation
22-23 FY Financial Summary
2022/2023 Registrations by State
2022/2023 Top Registers
USSA Committee application (submission deadline 12/15)
2023 Proposed USSA Bylaw Amendments
The following USSA bylaw amendments will be on the ballot the fall of 2023. Please reach out to a USSA board member with any question you may have. Ballots will be mailed by September 1st and must be returned, in the provided envelope, postmarked on or before October 1st.
Allowance for Electronic Correspondence and Voting
Passed – 56 approve, 2 disapprove
Article V. Directors. Section 4. Election of Directors. Candidates for a director’s position shall cause to be delivered to the USSA office a letter of nomination, which letter shall be received at the office by August 1 of that year. An official ballot containing the names and resumes of district candidates shall be mailed to all members of the association by September 1 of that year. To vote in the election of Directors, a member must return the ballot to a location at the board of directors’ discretion October 1 of that year. Director applicants receiving the most votes in his/her district shall be deemed elected. In the event of a tie, the present directors will pick the winner or one of the tie candidates may choose to refrain from election. The secretary of the USSA will inform, by mail, all voting members of the election results.
Proposed Amendment: Candidates for a director’s position shall be delivered to the USSA office a letter or correspondence via email stating intent to seek election as a director in the organization by August 1 of that year. An official ballet containing the names and resumes of district candidates shall be mailed or emailed (based on membership preference specified when annual dues are paid) to all members of the association by September 1 of that year. To vote in the election of Directors, a member must either return the ballot to a location at the board of directors’ discretion by October 1 of that year or vote electronically by the third-party electronic voting process the association is utilizing at that time (based on membership preference specified when annual dues are paid). Director applicants receiving the most votes in his/her district shall be deemed elected. In the event of a tie, the present directors will pick the winner or one of the tie candidates may choose to refrain from election. The secretary of the USSA will inform all voting members of the election results.
Reason for considering an amendment: This will allow for modernization of correspondence and voting to reduce delays due to mailing and save the association the cost of postage.
Special Meeting Notice Requirements
Passed – 49 approve, 7 disapprove
Article V. Directors. Section 10. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board may be called at any time by the President, or any three or more of the Directors by giving ten days’ notice of such meeting to each member of the Board of Directors, either personally or by mail, stating the time, place and purpose of any such meeting.
Proposed Amendment: A special meeting of the Board may be called at any time by the President, or any three or more of the Directors by giving five days’ notice of such meeting to each member of the Board of Directors, either personally or by mail, stating the time, place and purpose of any such meeting.
Reason for considering an amendment: In times when special meetings may be needed, this allows the board to be more responsive and stay within bylaws.
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