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2021 Director Election Results
District 1
Greg Ahart, CA – unopposed, fills vacancy
View District 1 Bio
District 2
Jeff Baumann, MO – 10 votes
Tom Burke, MO -11 votes
View District 2 Bios
District 3
Andrew Slack, WI – 17 votes
Dennis Sorensen, IL – 21 votes
View District 3 Bios
District 4
Brenda Reau, MI – 34 votes (fills 3 year term)
Mac Swortzel, VA – 9 votes
Bill Zwyers, IN – 23 votes (fills 2 year term)
View District 4 Bios
Bylaw Changes:
Article V Section 3
Approve 63
Disapprove 10
Article V Section 4
Approve 57
Disapprove 11
USSA Bylaws – proposed changes 2021 updated 8.27.21
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
The 2021 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 8th at 7:30pm central via Zoom. Please note you do not need a computer to join, you can call in!!
JOIN THE USSA ANNUAL MEETING
Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074611289?pwd=UHZmdnd2RXpzNU9NdG5ramorQ2pNUT09
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 890 7461 1289
SUFFOLK HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION EVENING
You’re invited to join fellow United Suffolk Sheep Association members for an event filled evening of dining and reminiscing as the association recognizes the 2021 inductees to the United Suffolk Sheep Association Hall of Fame. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 15 at 5:30 pm (Social Hour – Dinner at 6:30 pm) at North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky.
2021 INDUCTEES:
Marlin Berg Family, Minnesota
Alan Culham, Michigan
Jim Peifer/Kurt Birky, Illinois
Bill & Susan Shultz/Bunker Hill Farm, Ohio
Advanced Dinner Reservations are Required. To make reservations, please use THIS FORM or email [email protected] with the number attending in your party. The dinner is $35 per attendee, please send payment and make checks paid to USSA – PO Box 121, Holland, Iowa 50642. NOTE: Reservations must be made by October 31, no late reservations will be accepted this year.

Sale Results
Suffolks
Suffolk-WS-WD


Photo Contest Rules
Entries Accepted: Now-June 1st.
Rules:
Must be a UJSSA Member.
Must feature a Suffolk sheep in the photo.
Should be a jpg. file submitted
Each Jr. Member can enter up to 3 photos.
Submit photos to [email protected]
Foundation Scholarships
Suffolk Scholarship ($1000)
Let’s Grow Suffolks Scholarship ($1000)
Royer Farm Suffolk Scholarship ($2000)
More info @ https://suffolks.org/scholarships.html
UJSSA Intern/Director Applications
UJSSA members interested in serving the Junior Association for a two-year term as a volunteer director must apply for the position by completing a Director Application. Juniors who have not served as a UJSSA Director must apply to be a UJSSA Director Intern, a one year term, before being eligible to be a Director. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified on the interview process. New director terms begin at the July meeting and conclude with the National Junior Suffolk show the following year.
UJSSA officers and directors are expected to attend the National Junior Suffolk Show, assist with fundraising for the junior show and junior promotional projects, participate in UJSSA meetings and promote interest in the Suffolk breed and membership in UJSSA through various promotional and educational activities.
UJSSA officers are expected to participate in all UJSSA Board conference calls. If a Director is absent for two consecutive meetings or conference calls they will be relieved of their position on the board.
Applications: https://suffolks.org/youth.php
Suffolk Ambassador/Queen
The primary responsibilities of the National Suffolk Ambassador and/or National Suffolk Queen would be to represent the breed at Shows and Sales. The contest will be held at the National Junior Suffolk Show each year. Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of three. The winner will serve a one year term from the current National Junior Suffolk Show to next National Junior Suffolk Show.
The United Suffolk Sheep Association has set aside $1,000 to assist in the financing of expenses for the winners. Winners are required to turn in receipts for the $1,000.
Qualifications:
The National Suffolk Ambassador contest is open to any junior member between the ages of 16 and 21, must be a member and in good standing with the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association.
Applicants should be willing to attend: National Junior Suffolk Show, Midwest Stud Ram Sale, and North American International Livestock Expositions Junior & Open Suffolk Shows.
The National Suffolk Queen contest is open to females between the ages of 16 and 21, must be a member and in good standing with the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association.
Application: https://suffolks.org/ambassador-queen-contest.html
The link below provides results from the Suffolk Needs Assessment, conducted Fall of 2020.