November 11, 2019
NSR Updates
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The 2020 Exposition Announcement
On November 8, 2019 the National Swine Registry, Certified Pedigreed Swine and American Berkshire Association announced that The 2020 Exposition will be held June 7-13, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. To stay informed, please visit
nationalswine.com
, NSR social media platforms, subscribe to the NSR e-blast or contact the NSR office.
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2020 NSR Breed Board of Directors Ballots
If you are eligible to vote as a member of the National Swine Registry, your ballot was mailed, Friday, November 1. Your ballot must be completed and returned to the NSR office postmarked no later than Saturday, November 30. Ballots must be mailed to National Swine Registry, 2639 Yeager Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906. To learn about the candidates, click
HERE
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Texas Litter Recording Deadline
In order for pigs to be eligible to exhibit at the Texas Majors, all litters must be recorded by Sunday, December 1. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and the weekend, the NSR office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
All litters intended for exhibition at the Texas Majors MUST be recorded with the NSR office by Wednesday, November 27.
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NSR Office Closed for Professional Development Training
The NSR office will be closed on Tuesday, November 19 to allow staff members to partake in professional development trainings. The NSR office will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, November 20. Please plan your requests accordingly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Wallace Celebrates One Year with the NSR
We would like to congratulate DeShea Wallace on celebrating one year with the NSR. DeShea is the Creative Design Coordinator within the Marketing and Communications Department. DeShea is responsible for creating all NSR and NJSA marketing materials, as well as working with NSR members to create promotional materials. Congratulate DeShea on this career accomplishment by emailing her at
deshea@nationalswine.com
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Godwin Celebrates Three Years with the NSR
We would like to congratulate Cassie Godwin on celebrating three years with the NSR. Cassie is the Social Media Coordinator and
Seedstock EDGE
Editor within the Marketing and Communications Department. Cassie is responsible for strategically planning and managing all NSR and NJSA digital platforms and the
Seedstock EDGE
magazine
, as well as providing event coverage. Congratulate Cassie on this career accomplishment by emailing her at
cassie@nationalswine.com
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Dates & Deadlines:
Nov. 9-11::
North American International Livestock Exposition Swine Show, Louisville, Ky.
Nov. 14-16::
NJSA Western Regional, Paso Robles, Calif.
Nov. 19::
NSR office closed for professional development training
Nov. 27::
Deadline to record litters for Texas Majors
Nov. 28-29::
NSR office closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 9-11::
NSR Executive Committee Meeting
Dec. 12::
NSR Winter Type Conference and NJSA Southeast Regional Entry Deadline
Dec. 27-31::
Arizona National Livestock Show Swine Show, Phoenix, Ariz.
Dec. 23-
Jan. 1::
NSR office closed for Christmas and New Years
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The 2019 NJSA
Western Regional will be held November 14-16, in Paso Robles, California. For general show information, click
HERE. To read the exhibitor letter, click
HERE. Silent Auction items and Dessert Auction items are needed. Please bring these items with you to check-in on Friday, November 15. If you are willing to volunteer to help with the Skillathon Contest on Friday, November 15, please contact Nicole Hall at
nicole@nationalswine.com.
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The 2020 NSR
Weanling Extravaganza will be held April 3-4, 2020, in Richmond, Indiana. This is the same location, but different dates. More information can be found
HERE.
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