Deadline is Tomorrow

Prince Edward Island Angus Association Gold Show Honoree(s)

The 2011 Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week will be named in honor of an individual or farm that has made significant contributions to the PEI, Maritime, and Canadian Angus Associations.

To the nominating committee or individual:

Clearly outline the nominee's contributions to the Angus breed without allowing the submission to become repetitive and lengthy. Please do not include pictures or newspaper articles.

A complete nomination should contain:

Part 1: A maximum of one page introduction to the nominee.

Part 2: A summary may be point form of the nominee's involvement in the Angus breed. This can include volunteer commitments, show results, sale information, et al. Describe the nominee's involvement, impact, initiatives and achievements in and with the Angus breed at the local, provincial, national and international level. Include approximate time period if possible.

Part 3: A letter of support for the nominee from the nominator. Please outline the nominee's leadership, participation and impact in Angus involvements and organizations. Include dates and responsibilities if possible.

Please note, all or part of the nomination package may be used in written form and may also be used by the show announcer at the time of the show.

Return completed nomination form to: Kurt Duncan, 40 York Point Road, Cornwall, PE, C0A 1H0 or email kurtduncan@pei.sympatico.ca 

It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the PEI Angus Association to select the individual or farm to be honored. All nominations will be kept for consideration for future show honorees.

Deadline: August 1, 2011

Igenity Classic Futurity Entries

Here are the class sizes for the Igenity Classic Futurity being held at Old Home Week in Charlottetown on Saturday, August 20th.

Bull calves-4 entries

Heifer calves-10 entries

Yearling heifers-8 entries

2 year olds with calf at foot-2 entries

Mutch Family Receives 50 Year Canadian Angus Association Award

From left to right, Kenny Mutch, Ruby MacDonald, Dora MacKinley, Iva Mutch, Frank Mutch, CAA Director Jim Colodey, Ernie Mutch, and Stewart Mutch.

The Mutch Family of Earnscliffe, Prince Edward Island recently received their 50 Year Award from the Canadian Angus Association.

At the 2011 annual general meeting of the Canadian Angus Association held recently in Clear Lake, Manitoba, two Maritime Angus families were recognized for having contributed "50 years of commitment and dedication to the Angus breed in Canada."
Congratulations to the William Pryor family from Centreville, NB and the Frank Mutch family from Earnscliffe, PE.

Current Old Home Week Schedule

As of right now below is the schedule for the beef shows at Old Home Week in Charlottetown.

The judge for all open shows is Francis Gagnon.  The futurity show judges will be announced soon.

The open Angus show begins at 9 am on Friday, August 19th followed by the open Simmental show.

The Commercial show begins at 9 am on Saturday, August 20th followed by the Hereford and then the Shorthorn show.  The Angus Futurity will take place at the same time as the Shorthorn show.

For more information on Old Home Week in Charlottetown, visit www.oldhomeweekpei.com

What is the Internet?

Duncan Livestock, Bulls For Sale

Click here for the details on the choice of 2 Black Angus bulls for sale immediately.

Diamond Sponsor, Maritime Electric

Maritime Electric is returning for a fourth consecutive year as a Diamond sponsor for the 2011 Old Home Week Angus Gold Show in Charlottetown. Maritime Electric has been a sponsor with the PEI Angus Association since 2008. For more information about Maritime Electric and tips on conserving electricity, visit their web site at http://www.maritimeelectric.com/.

2011 National Junior Angus Show

Genex Returns as 2011 Old Home Week Angus Show Sponsor

Genex is returning for a third consecutive year as a gold sponsor for 2011 with prizes for the Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Genex began it's sponsorship with the PEI Angus Association in 2009. For more information on the Genex bull lineup, check out their web site at http://genex.crinet.com/page45/Beef. You can also become a fan of Genex on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GenexCRI. For Maritime Beef Sales contact Kurt Duncan at kurtduncan@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-569-5907 (home) for further information.

Futurity Entry Deadline

July 16th is the deadline for the 3rd round of the Igenity Angus Classic being held at Old Home Week in Charlottetown.

4 yr old bull available Sept.1

Worth-a-Bit New Frontier 1U born Jan./2008. We have used him for 3 seasons and his calves have averaged 78 lbs. EPD's bw -.2 ww 48 yw 81 milk 15. TXE 1U is extremely gentle and sound. Dam is sired by Brooks Traveler. Email dixonfarms1@live.com or phone 902 432 4771. Bull is eligible for the PEI Bonus.