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Colorado Simmental Association
C/O
Sec. Susan Russell
24614 Road G
Sugar City, Co 81076-9514
Phone: 719-469-0020
Email:
[email protected]
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CJSA membership
CJSA held its annual meeting on May 31, 2025, in conjunction with the Breed Bash in Brush. VP Jason Dias conducted the meeting, attended by current and new members. The members elected officers. They are:
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Jayme Gittlein,
President
Adley Blach,
Vice President
Easton Hill,
Secretary
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Paid Members:
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Blach, Adley
Blach, Kashton
Carney, Scarlett
Dias, Jason
Drew, Jocelyn
Fabrizius, Harper
Gittlein, Jayme
Groshans, Sophie
Hansen, Landric
Hansen, Lear
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Hill, Easton
Hill, Sutton
Midcap, Bradie
Midcap, Casey
Pargin, Kandace
Pargin, Kimberly
Pope, Chisum
Spangel, Zoey
Temple, Coy
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Paul & Nia Hill, and Susan
Russell,
Advisors
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CJSA members part of 2025 Breed Bash
Colorado Junior Simmental members were part of the Breed Bash, a state multi-breed field day on May 31 & June 1, 2025, in Brush, CO. Colorado's young cattle enthusiasts had opportunities to interact, win awards, and practice for Junior Nationals. CJSA had numerous members in the winner's circles for the various awards. Congrats to all our participants.
- In the photo contest, Kaizley Blach won champion in the PeeWee division and Jayme Gittlein won champion in the Senior division.
- In the speech contest, Jayme Gittlein was champion in the Senior division.
- In the multi-breeds showmanship contest, Easton Hill was champion in the Junior division and Jayme Gittlein was champion in the Senior division.
Registered cattle were exhibited in breed-specific shows. Supreme multi-breed winners culminated in judge Matt Copeland's selection on June 1.
Simmental results:
- PB Simmental Heifers - Sophie Groshans with R/C Meadow 53M (ASA #4429919), grand champion. Meadow also was 5th overall in the Supreme Multi-Breed Female drive.
- Percentage SimGenetic Heifers - Scarlett Carney with WLL Farrah 432M (#44421344), grand champion; and Jayme Gittlein with BTYL Raise Your Glass (#4409910), reserve champion.
- Simmental Bull - Jayme Gittlein with JRG Gunz N Roses (#4504461), grand champion.
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Youth opportunities outlined; annual deadline Oct. 1
Colorado Simmental Association has two scholarship opportunities to youth, in addition to other benefits for the next generation of young cattlemen. They include:
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Youth Herd Builder Grant -CSA offers financial assistance to youth purchasing SimGenetics females. Simmental continues to be a progressive, performance-oriented breed with a mission to make its member's customers more profitable. Purebred and percentage SimGenetics, whether used as seedstock or in crossbreeding, hold in prime spot in today's marketplace. Therefore, this program offers financial assistance to young adults purchasing SimGenetic female.
CLICK HERE for a Herd Builder application, which is due October 1.
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Youth Education Grant - CSA offers a finance boost for educational options including trade school, junior college, university, or ag-related short-courses. Since education is a vital step for developing future leaders, the association offers funding to help young adults achieve their goals.
CLICK HERE for an Education Grant application, which is due October 1.
Further, CSA annually offered youth more opportunities, including:
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CSA County Fair custom award is created for winners of the overall grand champion honors earned in market, breeding or open show divisions at each county fair in Colorado. Open to 4-H and FFA members.
CLICK HERE for a fair prize application.
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Travel Defrayment for qualifying Colorado Junior Simmental Association (CJSA) members participating in American Junior Simmental Association regionals, National Classic, and/or The Summit leadership conference. CSA offers this partial financial reimbursement. We're proud to have our youth represent the state at these breed education and enhancement opportunities.
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CJSA Defrayment Stipend for qualifying CJSA members participating in the state Breed Bash field day and/or showing their SimGenetics cattle in the Colorado State Fair breeding beef show. CJSA offers this financial incentive.
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