Advocate - Ontario Simmental Association
Advocate - Ontario Simmental Association
Advocate - Ontario Simmental Association
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On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to<br />
wish everyone a successful 2012.<br />
This is the time of year where we start to see the results of our breeding selections and the<br />
true maternal traits of the <strong>Simmental</strong> breed. As the 2012 calves hit the ground we can see<br />
our future herd sires and foundation females maturing into all that is exciting about the<br />
<strong>Simmental</strong> breed – strong material traits, depth of rib, length of loin and quiet dispositions.<br />
Each one with his/her own personality that makes this breed a joy to work with. All the<br />
hard work and long hours pay off. Best of luck to everyone with your calving season.<br />
The Ultrasound Program and Ron Wooddisse Carcass Class at the Royal will continue for<br />
the 2012 year. We hope to see more participation in this exciting new class. OSA again<br />
this year is sponsoring a rebate program for ultrasounding of females. See the information<br />
contained in this issue of the <strong>Advocate</strong>.<br />
Approximately 175 4-H members showed <strong>Simmental</strong> calves and yearlings in 2011. This<br />
was an increase of approximately 50 animals over the 2010 year. What an accomplishment<br />
for our breed. Your continued support of the youth is evident in these numbers.<br />
Included in this issue are some new education cards that are available for purchase and<br />
how to order. If they are something that will benefit promoting your operation, please let<br />
us know.<br />
We welcome your input on information to include on the OSA website, for marketing/<br />
breed promotion, and for publication in the <strong>Advocate</strong>. Articles for consideration can be<br />
forwarded to the Board at the contact address/email listed on page 5. Please send us<br />
your upcoming events and sales for inclusion in the Upcoming Events section. New to this<br />
edition is sale results, please continue to forward for our next publication.<br />
Hope to see you at the Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2012 in Peterborough.<br />
Keitha Harris-Donovan<br />
President, <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>Simmental</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>Advocate</strong> | Spring 2012<br />
President's Message<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>Simmental</strong><br />
<strong>Advocate</strong><br />
Melissa Ledoux<br />
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Published show results, sale<br />
results, events, annoucements, etc.<br />
will only be listed in the <strong>Advocate</strong> if<br />
delivered to the graphic designer in<br />
writing or email. <strong>Simmental</strong> related<br />
photographs you wish to share are<br />
also encouraged.<br />
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B&W ½ Page $110<br />
B&W Full Page $175<br />
Color Full Page $300<br />
Color Inside Covers $325<br />
Color Back Cover $375<br />
Yearly Card Ad $75<br />
YEARLY CONTRACTS<br />
Receive 10% discount on regular rates<br />
with exception to the cards ads.<br />
YEARLY CONTRACTS<br />
Consists of 2 issues<br />
* Must be a paid OSA member to advertise<br />
1 year | Membership $30<br />
3 year | Membership $85<br />
* Prices may change according to<br />
printing costs.<br />
ADVERTISING & COPY<br />
DEADLINES<br />
All advertising, copy, and photographs<br />
must be submitted by the following dates<br />
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