The Canadian Simmental Association and Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation annual general meetings were held on October 20, 2024, via Zoom webinar.
During the association’s AGM, attendees and viewers received reporting on another very successful year for the Simmental breed and the association. The association showed its appreciation to retiring director Byron Johnson for his commitment and dedication. Newly elected to the board were:
- Leanna Mitchell, Barriere, B.C.
- Kyle Lewis, Spruce Grove, Alta.
- Jennie Mutch, Vernon, P.E.I., was elected as president.
- Randy Noble, Lloydminster, Sask., was elected first vice-president.
- Ben Farrant, Lousana, Alta., was elected second vice-president.
Continuing directors include:
- Shane Williams, East Garafraxa, Ont.
- Barclay Smith, Cherhill, Alta.
- Blair McIntosh, Maymont, Sask.
- Neil Carson, Rossburn, Man.
- Scott Matthews, Cookshire-Eaton, Que.
The Canadian Simmental Association continues to see growth in the breed and the association through increased registrations and memberships, which is a result of increased interest in Simmental genetics across Canada. This contributed to another profitable year for the association while continuing to provide services without increasing fees to its members.
“It’s an exciting time to be part of the Simmental breed as we continue to celebrate the success and growth of the breed,” said Jennie Mutch, association president. “We look forward to continued growth as we work at supplying superior genetics to beef producers both in Canada and worldwide.”
The association will move back to an in-person event for its 2025 AGM, when the Saskatchewan Simmental Association will host the Canadian Simmental Association Convention and AGM in Weyburn, Sask., July 24-27, 2025.
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A full 2024 AGM report is available at simmental.com.
