by Loren Trauernicht, North Central Region
Now onto what’s going on with the Simmental breed! I’m very excited about where this great breed is going — we have many things to be proud of. First of all, the Association continues to work hard and diligently on furthering our research endeavors and ASA programs to benefit the membership. Secondly, we are fortunate to have one of the strongest junior programs in the country. As a senior board, we are excited about the direction this breed is going and are excited to support Mia Bayer, the AJSA Board of Trustees, and the junior membership to keep the momentum going now and in the future. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to commend our amazing office staff for taking on the daunting task of serving the Simmental membership from coast to coast with professionalism and enthusiasm. I know it’s not always easy for them to keep up with the day-to-day demands, but I have always found them happy to help as the need arises.
In conclusion, I would like to extend an enormous thank you to the membership for putting your trust in me to serve another term on the Board. It is a privilege to represent the American Simmental Association and to be a part of such an outstanding organization and a board that works so well together. Additionally, with the upcoming retirement of Wade Shafer, I would like to wish him well and thank him for his years of service.
Finally, I would like to personally wish all of you fellow breeders the best in your upcoming sales. With the momentum of the breed and Simmental genetics in demand it should be a fun and prosperous sales season. .
2025 Trustee Nomination Results
The nomination results are in for the ASA Board of Trustees. There are no qualifying write-in candidates this year, as none received the required ten votes needed to be added to the election ballot. The board nominees have won by acclamation.
Congratulations to Loren Trauernicht; North Central Region, Maureen Mai; Western Region, Ryan Thorson; Western Region, and Joseph Hensgens; South Central Region, who will begin their second terms in 2025. .
