Event Highlights

CSA honors winners, elects board

LOVELAND, CO - Honors, elections and networking were part of the Colorado Simmental Association's 54th annual meeting on Oct. 19, hosted by Baty Livestock here.

Cattle viewing kicked off the events, followed by reports and planning for upcoming events, including highlights for the 2025 National Western Stock Show.

President Willie Altenburg of Fort Collins presented honors including naming Bridle Bit Simmentals of Walsh as Breeder of the Year. The Erroll Cook family was praised for its exceptional, high-selling lots at its recent production sales, which helped elevate the recognition of the breed in Colorado, in addition to its commitment to Simmental and Chad Cook's service on the American Simmental Board of Trustees. Chad Cook accepted the framed hide on behalf of his family.

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.

Outgoing directors Jay Hill of Sterling and Mitchell Jergensen of Ramah were thanked with engraved cowbells for their long-time 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 as three years as president and vice-president, respectively. They remain on the seven-member board.

In a separate board meeting, Paul Hill elected as president and Cody Pitt of Hotchkiss as vice president. Susan Russell of Sugar City was reappointed as secretary/treasurer.