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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 [ … ]

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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!

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

2022 Suffolk Directory Dates:Dec. 31 – 10% prepay offer endsFeb. 15 – Ad Commitment DeadlineMarch 1 – Ad info & payment due

*We’d like to get started on the Suffolk Directory ads early this year! Consider finalizing your ad BEFORE lambing!!

Ad Form Link: https://form.jotform.com/213464794459166

Promotional Video Contest

November 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022

Rules:1) Must be a UJSSA member2) Contest will offer 3 age divisions:    Ages 8-12    Ages 13-16    Ages 17-213) The subject matter of the promotional video is “The Suffolk Breed”.4) The video should be 30 seconds and 2 minutes long.5) Each Jr. Director will create their own promotional video as an example. Examples will be posted by Oct. 1 on the UJSSA Facebook page and the Junior page on the USSA website under “Youth”.6) Videos should be attached to an email with your name, state, and age as of January 1, 2022. Submit videos to [email protected]. Contact the USSA Office with any video submission issues.7) Submission deadline: January 15, 2022.8) Prizes awarded to the top two in each age division. Winning videos will be posted on the UJSSA Facebook and Instagram pages.

SUBMISSION LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/request/irgqJWbuam8X47HBZTC2

Example 1

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