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Canadian Simmental Association Enewsletter
January 2019
In This Issue
REGISTRY
 
THE HERD LETTER FOR 2019 IS "G"

Credit Card Transactions
 
As of January 1, 2019, Visa and MasterCard have started requiring that all credit card purchases where the cardholder is not present needs to include the CVV number (3 digit security code on the back of the card). In accordance with this policy change, CSA is now required to collect CVV numbers from members who wish to keep a credit card on file. If you have not already provided yours, please call our office as soon as possible to prevent failed transactions and keep your account current.
 
New Canadian Simmental Association Fee Schedule 

Click here to view the newest fee schedule as of January 1, 2019 
BREED IMPROVEMENT




IMPORTANT NOTICE

DELTA GENOMICS NEWS RELEASE

Delta Genomics sells Genotyping services to Neogen Canada Inc. 
Find the Press Release here

New pricing and tests that are available through the CSA can be found on our website in the fee schedule by clicking  here
 

The process for ordering those tests through the CSA office will remain the same.
2019 CSA DIRECTOR ELECTION PROCESS & NOMINATION FORMS 

2019 Election Process & Nomination form for election to the CSA Board of Directors can be found at www.simmental.com 

Three Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Director Positions Open
A total of three CSA Director positions are open in three regions as follows:
Alberta (one seat): Roger Deeg (eligible for re-election)
Saskatchewan (one seat): Marlin LeBlanc (eligible for re-election)
Ontario (one seat): Larry Barkley (eligible for re-election)
Election Timeline
April 12, 2019: Nominations for election of Directors shall be received by the CSA one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
May 10, 2019: Ballots shall be mailed to eligible CSA Members by regular mail at least ninety (90) days prior to the AGM.
June 11, 2019: Members must return their completed ballot to the CSA by mail postmarked at least sixty (60) days prior to the AGM.
June 26, 2019: The valid ballots received from Voting Members shall be opened and counted.
August 10, 2019: Newly elected Directors will assume their responsibilities immediately following the CSA Annual General Meeting.
 
Eligibility
To be nominated for election and elected on the CSA Board as a Director, the nominee shall:
a)        be an individual
b)        be a resident of the region for which the Director is being nominated to represent;
c)         be an Active Member in good standing or a representative of an Active Member in good standing;
d)         be 18 years of age or older
e)         not be an employee or contractor of the CSA; and
f)           be a Canadian citizen.
 
Nominations
Nominations for any election of Director shall be:
a)         R eceived by the Association no later than one hundred and twenty (120)days             prior to the Annual General Meeting.
b)        Each nominee will required to provide for enclosure with the  ballot a brief                     factual statement of her/his service and qualifications.
CSA WELCOMES NEW REGISTRY TEAM MEMBER!

The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is pleased to introduce Laurie Macdonald who will be working as part of our team through one of our Registration and Member Services positions.
 
Laurie was born and raised in the agriculture world and she has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills working for various cattle organizations. Through those positions she  has gained a tremendous amount of experience in maintaining purebred cattle records and will now be assisting CSA members to maintain theirs.
 
Laurie and her husband Calvin reside at Crossfield, AB. where they have raised 4 wonderful children and enjoy spending time with friends, family and grandchildren.
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY NEWS
   
To book your advertising space
Please call Randy @ 403-540-5949 or Sue @ 403-793-0409

Contract Information
Contracts are available for 4 issue full pages, 7 issue full pages and 7 issue 1/2 page. Please contact Randy Bollum for further questions.
Click here for contract information.
 
Membership Announcements
Please send any membership announcements to  [email protected]
 
What's Happening
If you'd like to have your sale or event listed in 'What's Happening' in Simmental Country and on the website please send to Sue
For a listing of Simmental events visit the Simmental Country website.    
 
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION 
 
Introducing the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation's Advancing Education Bursary Award.

The FCSF will allocate a maximum of $5000 per fiscal year with a maximum of $1000 per applicant. Applications will be reviewed by the FCSF board at the spring and fall board meetings.
 
For requirements to apply and the application form go to www.simmentalfoundation.com and click on Bursary at the top of the page 
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

SAVE THE DATE! YCSA National Classic August 7-11, 2019 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec!

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Kelsey Manske at [email protected]
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
  
Office Holiday Schedule

Monday-February 18th- Family Day 
Friday- April 19th- Good Friday 
Monday- May 20th- Victoria Day 
Monday- July 1st- Canada Day 
Monday- August 5th- Civic Holiday 
Monday- September 2nd- Labour Day 
Monday- October 14th- Thanksgiving 
Monday- November 11th- Remembrance Day 
Wednesday- December 25th- Christmas Day