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Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus Reaches $7.6 Million in Outright Cash Gifts, Pledges and Planned Giving Commitments - In 2005, the Angus Foundation embarked on a fundraising campaign never-before attempted by similar livestock and agricultural entities. The Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus was the first capital campaign launched by the Angus Foundation and aimed to preserve our rich Angus heritage for future generations through an $11 million fundraising effort. The campaign, which concluded Dec. 31, 2011, raised more than $7.6 million in outright cash gifts, pledges and planned giving commitments.

Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, Mo., Purchases the 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer Package for $65,000 - Dr. Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, Mo., bid $65,000 on Jan. 11 to purchase the 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer, donated by Eddie and Connie Sydenstricker, owners of Sydenstricker Genetics of Mexico, Mo. More than $1.5 million has been raised from this Angus Foundation fundraising activity since its inception in 1980.

Nearly $48,000 in Gross Proceeds Raised for the Angus Foundation and 2012 National Junior Angus Show - Seven exclusive packages, an elite heifer pregnancy and a raffle generated nearly $48,000 in gross proceeds for the Angus Foundation’s education, youth and research efforts and the 2012 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), set for July 15-21 in Louisville, Ky.

Fundraising Event Planned for the Angus Foundation and 2012 National Junior Angus Show - The Angus Foundation, 2012 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) host states and Spruce Mountain Ranch of Larkspur, Colo., invite you to an event to remember. “Angus Night on the Mountain,” hosted by Tom and Lois Ames at their beautiful Spruce Mountain Ranch on Jan. 11, 2012, during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), will be an exciting evening and fundraising event that Angus breeders and friends of our breed will not want to miss!

New Credit Card Campaign to Benefit the Angus Foundation - Wichita, Kan.-headquartered INTRUST Bank announced a new credit card campaign to augment the Angus Foundation’s $11 million fundraising drive, Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus. The credit card campaign kicks off January 1, 2012, and runs through June 30, 2012.

Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Set for January - Cattle producers will gather for a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp on Jan. 20-21, 2012, at the Utah State University South Farm in Logan, Utah.

Angus Foundation to be Featured in Special Edition of The Angus Report - The Angus Foundation will be featured in a special edition of The Angus Report during Thanksgiving week. It will first air on Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 a.m. CST and will air again Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. CST and Saturday, Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m. CST on RFD-TV.

Missouri Couple Commits Additional $10,000 to Support the Angus Foundation and Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus - Dr. Curtis Long of Briarwood Angus Farms in Butler, Mo., announced that he and his wife, Ann, will donate an additional $10,000 to support the Angus Foundation’s $11 million fundraising campaign, Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, which concludes Dec. 31, 2011.

Illinois Couple Pledges a $50,000 Planned Giving Commitment to the Angus Foundation - All of the youth activities Jay and Chris King have witnessed since their involvement in the Angus breed and Jay’s term on the American Angus Association® Board of Directors gave them the ambition to give back even more to the Angus breed.

Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus Leadership Cabinet Honored - At its annual Supporter Recognition Event in Louisville, Ky., the Angus Foundation recognized 17 members of the Leadership Cabinet for the Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, the first capital campaign launched in 2006 by the Angus Foundation that aims to raise $11 million for education, youth and research by Dec. 31, 2011.

Major Announcements Made at 2011 Angus Foundation Supporter Recognition Event - The Angus Foundation would like to thank all who attended its 2011 Supporter Recognition Event, an event intended to honor and thank all Angus Foundation supporters who have contributed $250 or more the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2011). The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville-Airport Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition.

Sydenstricker Genetics’ SydGen Buena 9511 Named 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer - The Angus Foundation has announced that SydGen Buena 9511 will replace SydGen Forever Lady 9525 as the new 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer. SydGen Buena 9511 will be donated to the Angus Foundation by Eddie and Connie Sydenstricker, owners of Sydenstricker Genetics of Mexico, Mo., and she will be sold January 11, 2012, at the National Western Stock Show Bull Sale in Denver, Colo.

Fall 2011 Issue of The Scoop Now Online - From event coverage of the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) to stories about issues influencing the beef and agricultural industries, an array of information is included in the online-only issue of The Scoop, a publication developed by members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA).

Reserve Your Invitation to the Angus Foundation’s Supporter Recognition Event - You will want to join the Angus Foundation on Saturday evening, Nov. 12, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville-Airport Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., for its Supporter Recognition Event.

Angus Youth to be Featured in Champion of Champions Television Program to Air on RFD-TV - One of the largest single-breed cattle shows in the world, the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), will not only provide the place for dialogue and camaraderie among Angus junior exhibitors, their families and leaders in the agricultural industry, it will also create the setting for the television program, Champion of Champions, which will air Aug. 8, 2011, on RFD-TV.

Pennsylvania Couple Recognized for Dedication to Youth - Bob and Margaret Duprey of Cherry Knoll Farm, West Grove, Pa., are known for a lifespan of dedication to Angus cattle and generous support to the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). In honor of their generosity and “everyone has something to give” philosophy, the NJAA has inducted them into the Honorary Angus Foundation. The Dupreys will receive their award this fall during Angus events in Louisville, Ky.

Missouri Couple Honored for Commitment to Angus Youth - Since 1963, Dr. Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, Mo., have been committed to not only the quality of the Angus breed but also the development of youth programs. Because of their generosity, the Angus Foundation inducted the Longs into the Honorary Angus Foundation during the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 15 in Harrisburg, Pa.

Cam Cooper Honored for Commitment to Youth - Commitment to youth development is important to Montana rancher, Camron “Cam” Cooper, owner of Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Mont. Because of her generosity to Angus youth and the Angus Foundation, the organization inducted Cooper to the Honorary Angus Foundation July 15 during the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Harrisburg, Pa.

Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Set for October - Cattle producers will gather for a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, Oct. 7-8 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Auxiliary Heifer Auction Raises Funds - The 2011 Auxiliary heifer auction at the All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity, June 19 in Louisville, Ky., raised $6,000 for the American Auxiliary scholarship fund.

Indiana Angus Association Donates $50,000 Gift to American Angus Foundation - In the December 2010 meeting of the Indiana Angus Association, the directors voted to donate $50,000 to the Angus Foundation to help support Angus youth during a future Indiana hosting of the National Junior Angus Show, a major event that attracts Angus youth and breed enthusiasts from across the country.

Angus Foundation Silent Auction Raises $9,488 for Education, Youth and Research - Angus supporters of all ages came together at the National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, Pa. to support the 2011 Angus Foundation Silent Auction July 13-16, which grossed $9,488 in proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s education, youth and research activities.

Angus Juniors Earn Scholarships - The Angus Foundation awarded more than $210,000 in college scholarships to 80 Angus youth at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) July 15 and 16 in Harrisburg, Pa.

11th Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament Grosses $10,640 for Education, Youth and Research - More than 50 Angus enthusiasts of all ages helped raise $10,640 for education, youth and research at the 11th Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament, July 12, 2011, at the Felicita Golf Course in Harrisburg, Pa.

Angus Producers Become Leaders at BLI - Angus producers from 12 states gathered in Saint Joseph, Mo., on June 20-23 for the fourth annual Beef Leaders Institute (BLI). The educational event is hosted by the American Angus Association® and funded by the Angus Foundation.

Arkansas Angus Auxiliary Commits $10,000 Scholarship Endowment to Angus Foundation - The Arkansas Angus Auxiliary’s ambition to create more scholarship opportunities for Angus youth from Arkansas led to its donation of $10,000 to the Angus Foundation to establish the Arkansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Angus Foundation Wins National Communication Awards - The Angus Foundation was honored June 13, 2011, for excellence in producing publications and communication projects at the annual meeting of the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA) in Lubbock, Texas.

Sydenstricker Genetics to Donate 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer - The Angus Foundation announced that Eddie and Connie Sydenstricker, owners of Sydenstricker Genetics of Mexico, Mo., will donate the 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer, set to sell in January 2012 at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo.

Auction to Support Angus Foundation - Angus supporters at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-17, in Harrisburg, Pa., can place a bid at the 16th Annual Angus Foundation Silent Auction. Proceeds from this ever-popular activity are used by the Angus Foundation to support education, youth and research initiatives and activities.

Angus Fellowship and Fundraising in Harrisburg - Angus enthusiasts of all ages will take a break from the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) and tee up for the 11th Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament combines fun and Angus friendship to help support the Foundation’s education, youth and research initiatives. The tournament will take place July 12 at the Felicita Golf Course and Resort in Harrisburg, Pa.

Katie Allen Joins Angus Foundation - The Angus Foundation announces Katie Allen as its marketing and public relations assistant. Allen will join the American Angus Association®’s not-for-profit affiliate in June.

Turn Cull Cows to Treasure - Cull cows often get a bad rap, but now producers can turn a trip to the local sale barn into opportunity.

LEAD Conference to Take Place in St. Louis - Youth from across the country will travel to Saint Louis, Mo., for the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA’s) annual Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, Aug. 4-7.

McFarland Selected to Represent Angus at YCC - Landi McFarland of Ellston, Iowa, has been selected to represent the American Angus Association (AAA) at the 2011 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC).

Briarwood Angus Farm Purchases the 2011 Angus Foundation Heifer Package - Dr. Curtis and Ann Long, owners of Briarwood Angus Farm of Butler, Mo., bid $50,000 on Jan. 12 to purchase the 2011 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, donated by Camron “Cam” Cooper, owner of the Talon Ranch of Twin Bridges, Mont.

‘BLACKONTRACK! Angus Magic at Churchill Downs’ Grosses More Than $330K to Benefit the Angus Foundation - BLACKONTRACK!, the Angus Foundation biennial gala and auction on Nov. 13, raised more than $330,000 in gross income to support the Angus Foundation’s Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus goal of raising $11 million by Dec. 31, 2011.

Angus Internship, Scholarship Applications Being Accepted - The American Angus Association®, Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) are offering several opportunities this fall for college students hoping to further their education and gain valuable real-world experience with the world’s leading beef cattle association and branded beef program.