Honors, elections, and networking were part of the Colorado Simmental Association’s 54th annual meeting on October 19, hosted by Baty Livestock. Cattle viewing kicked off the events, followed by reports and planning for upcoming events, including highlights for the 2025 National Western Stock Show.
Baty Livestock hosted the CSA’s annual meeting.
President Willie Altenburg of Fort Collins presented honors, including naming Bridle Bit Simmentals as Breeder of the Year. The Erroll Cook family was praised for their exceptional, high-selling lots at recent production sales, which helped elevate the recognition of the breed in Colorado. In addition to its commitment to Simmentals, Chad Cook serves on the ASA Board of Trustees. Third generation, Austin Cook, is back on the Walsh ranch, actively helping build Bridle Bit Simmentals, which received the framed hide.
The CSA also recognized two outstanding youth with scholarships. Jason Dias of Fort Morgan and Bradie Midcap of Wray both received CSA Youth Education Grants. Both are pursuing animal science degrees, with Dias attending Colorado State University, and Midcap attending Texas Tech University. They each received $500 scholarships.
The Cook family was honored by the CSA with their Breeder of the Year Award.
Outgoing directors Jay Hill of Sterling, and Mitchell Jergensen of Ramah, were thanked with engraved cowbells for their longtime service. They were term-limited after nine consecutive years on the CSA board.
Paul Hill of Nunn was re-elected to a second term on the board, with Jane Delling-Baty of Loveland and Duane Yearous of Fort Morgan elected to their initial three-year term as directors. Willie Altenburg of Fort Collins and Jolynn Midcap of Wray were term-limited in their current offices and thanked for serving for three years as president and vice president, respectively. They remain on the seven-member board.
In a separate board meeting, Paul Hill was elected as president and Cody Pitt of Hotchkiss as vice president. Susan Russell of Sugar City was reappointed as secretary/treasurer. .
