Kansas Angus Association
Annual Meeting ▪ Banquet ▪ Futurity Jr. Show
January 25-26, 2020▪  Hutchinson, KS

The Ks Angus Association Annual Meeting, Banquet and Futurity Junior Show is scheduled for January 25-26, 2020 in Hutchinson . The  KAA annual meeting and educational presentations are on Saturday, January 26 at the  Kansas State Fairgrounds .The annual banquet which will include a social hour, the Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction, honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction and Miss Kansas Angus crowning will be in  the Cottonwood Court building on the fairgrounds  later on Saturday evening. Banquet reservations-by Jan. 15. The junior show will be on Sunday, January 26 at the Fairgrounds, Entry deadline is January 10.- jr show entry form. Hotel blocks  are at  the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Group rate $110 plus tax.(620-259-8787) reserve by Jan. 18  and the Comfort Inn & Suites, Group rate $74.95 plus tax. (620-669-5200 reserve by Jan. ). Ask for Ks Angus Association rate.

Schedule of Events – all events on Ks State Fairgrounds
Saturday, Jan 25
6 am -Barn open for cattle and tack – NO set up cattle, people or marking stalls  or move in on Friday in barn.
Cattle may arrive after 5 pm on Friday and go to tie outs  only- water will be available- bring your own tie out straw.                                                                                           
10 am– Deadline for junior cattle to arrive
10 am to 11 am- junior cattle check in
11 am -Ks Angus Auxiliary meeting–Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Fairgrounds
12 :30pm– Ks Junior Angus Association  meeting
1:30 pm to 4 pm - Hospitality  hosted by Ks Angus Auxiliary
2 pm– Ks Angus Association educational program– Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Fairgrounds
An Hour with American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully  
►Mark will give an update on the American Angus Association as he completes his first six months as CEO and looks toward a new year. Bring your comments and questions as Mark will host a  question and answer session.
3: pm – KAA Annual Meeting – Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Fairgrounds
6:30pm—pre-banquet social , Cottonwood Court building, Fairgrounds
7  pm– Banquet - ticket and reservation required. Cottonwood Court building, Fairgrounds

Sunday, Jan. 26                                                                                                 
9 am--Ks Angus Futurity Junior Show  
Judge: Ryan Rash, Crocket, Tx

Banquet reservations www.kansasangus.org . Reservation and ticket required. Limited space available at the door . Make reservations by January 15.


Hotel
Blocks  are at  the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Group rate $110 plus tax, reserve by Jan.18 (620-259-8787) and the Comfort Inn & Suites, Group rate $74.95 plus tax., reserve by Jan. 11 (620-669-5200). Ask for Ks Angus Association rate.  
 
Thank you to these banquet sponsors
Boehringer Ingelheim
Merck Animal Health
Twin Rivers Vet Supply
 
An Hour with American Angus Association CEO  Mark McCully  
American  Angus Association CEO Mark McCully will 
present the program for KAA members and guests on January 25 prior to  the annual meeting.
 
Starting at  2 pm  in the Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Kansas State Fairgrounds . Mark will give an update on the American Angus Association as he completes his first six months as CEO and looks toward a new year. Bring your comments and questions as Mark looks forward to hosting question and answer session.
 
Mark began is role of CEO of the American Angus Association on June 10, 2019.  Prior, McCully served as vice president of production for Certified Angus Beef ®. In his role, Mark drove supply chain innovation for the brand and helped develop and implement best management practices with cattlemen to increase brand acceptance rates. In addition, Mark led global production initiatives, streamlining processes for improved product quality, and served in many industry leaderships positions. McCully started at CAB in 2000 as director of packing before developing and coordinating a regional sales team, and in 2005, he transitioned to supply development and production. Prior to joining CAB, he worked for Southern States Cooperative where he managed the beef improvement program and value-added feeder cattle marketing programs for cattlemen within a 22-state region. He also served as an intercollegiate livestock judging team coach, taught livestock evaluation classes and coordinated the animal science department undergraduate internship program at Michigan State University before joining Southern States.
 
He graduated with his associate degree from Lake Land College, Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and conducted master’s research in ruminant nutrition and feedlot management at Michigan State University.  McCully was raised on a small family farm in central Illinois. Mark and his wife Gerry have two children Austin and Maddy. 

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Jr show entry form

KAF JR SHOW ENTRY FORM

Banquet Reservations Requested

The Annual KAA Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7 pm, Hutchinson, KS
Cottonwood Court building, Ks State Fairgrounds

Social 6:30 pm- Network, visit and enjoy drinks
7 pm - Seating, Gather and Welcome
7:15- Buffet meal
Followed by program, award presentations and auctions. 
             
Banquet tickets- $30

• Buffet meal featuring carved Prime Rib, Smoked Beef , generous sides and desserts.   

Children 10 and under- $10

• A lower price option for kids 10 and under. If this kids option is chosen, they will enjoy an all-beef grilled hot dog and choice of sides and dessert from the buffet.
• Please note if your child prefers the Prime rib buffet  you must select the adult meal option and pay the $30 ticket price.

Pay at the door by check  or cash please 
To make reservations for the banquet, please fill out the following information and press the SUBMIT button. Payment is requested at the door. Reservations are due by January 15 . If you make reservations and are unable to attend you must cancel by 5 pm on Tuesday Jan 21 to avoid payment.