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Kansas Angus Association
Annual Meeting ▪ Banquet ▪ Futurity Jr. Show
January 20-21, 2018 ▪ Lawrence, Ks

The Ks Angus Association (KAA) annual meeting banquet and junior show will be Jan 20-21, 2018 . The meetings and educational presentations are on Saturday, January 20 iatt eh Double Tree Hotel, Lawrence . 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 is at the Double Tree later on Saturday evening. The junior show will be on Sunday, January 21 at 9 am. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence The junior show includes classes for registered Angus owned heifers, bred and owned heifers and bulls, steers and cow/calf pairs as well as commercial purebred and steers and predominantly black Angus based cross bred steers. The entry deadline for the junior show is January 10, late entries are not accepted www.kansasangus.org
judge: Shane Bedwell
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Hotel headquarters: Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence, Kansas. Block rate:$109/night. Reserve by December 28 to insure block rate. Call 785-841-7077 , ask for Kansas Angus Association rate, Group code is KNA.
Booking ink
http://group.doubletree.com/ksangusassociation

Douglas County Fairgrounds- 2110 Harper St.  Lawrence, Ks 66046

Schedule of Events

Friday, Jan. 19
1 pm—Barn and tie outs open to receive Jr cattle– Douglas Co. Fairgrounds FACILITY Q & A for Exhibitors
Miss Kansas Angus Contest– Doubletree Hotel—Time TBA
Saturday, Jan .20
10 am– Deadline for junior cattle to arrive
10 am to 11 am- junior cattle check in
11 am -Ks Angus Auxiliary meeting–Fairgrounds
12 pm– KJAA meeting, Douglas Co. Fairgrounds
2 pm– Ks Angus Association educational program– Doubletree Hotel

• Kelli Retallick, Angus Genetics, Inc
• Merck Animal Health.

3: pm – KAA Annual Meeting -Doubletree Hotel
6:30 pm—pre-banquet social -Doubletree Hotel,cash bar
7:30 pm– Banquet ( sponsored in-part by Merck) - ticket and reservation required.
Sunday, Jan 21
9 am—Ks Angus Futurity Junior Show—Douglas County Fairgrounds

Banquet reservations can be made online at www.kansasangus.org. Reservations requested by Jan.10.

Annual Meeting Program- Jan 20, 2 pm, Doubletree Hotel

Kelli Retallikck, Angus Genetics Inc.
This past year our Association has been through several changes and embarked on new frontiers to provide the best tools for the membership. During the educational session, members will hear an update from Performance Programs and Angus Genetics, Inc. from the development and use of Angus GS™, future research projects, new DNA sampling methods and more. Hear important updates the evolution of programs including the Structures Sire Evaluation, MaternalPlus™ Program and future research EPDs including foot scoring.

Kelli Retallick currently serves as the Genetic Services Director for Angus Genetics. In her role, she assists in coordinating genetic education and outreach programs tailored to Angus breeders and commercial cattle producers. She also works closely with other Association entities to enhance strategic development of predictable supply chains using the available technologies and networks.

Growing up on a seedstock operation, Retallick developed a strong appreciation for Angus and the beef industry. Her interest in genetics and whole-herd selection motivated her to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Kansas State University. At K-State, she worked closely with scientists at the US Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska to compare alternative gain sources for capturing feed efficiency data.

KAF JR SHOW ENTRY FORM

Banquet Reservations Requested

The Annual KAA Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence . KS. A highlight of the banquet is the Kansas Angus Auxiliary auction. For more information about auction items, contact an auxiliary member.

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 10.

Adults: $30-
Children's :Meal option $10 burger/mac&cheese child's meal