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Annual Convention 2018 NWSS Rule Change
The annual convention for the North American
Limousin Foundation is held during the
Limousin activities at the National Western
Stock Show. Activities for the annual convention
include a board of directors meeting, the
annual membership meeting, National
Limousin Sale, and the membership banquet
and Genetics on Ice Auction, in addition to
the shows and social activities at NWSS. One (1) bull from a pen/carload show and/or
one (1) heifer from a pen show are eligible to be
entered and shown on the hill in an open show.
Exhibitors may enter more than one (1) head from
their pen/carload, but only show one (1) bull and/
or one (1) heifer. The entry is due November 20
with all open/pen/carload entries. They must pay
an entry fee for both shows (yards and hill). The
exhibitor must designate at time of processing
with their breed association which bull/heifer they
are showing on the hill. They will stall in the yards.
Host Hotel Information
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver will serve
as the host hotel for the 2018 NWSS and Annual
Limousin Convention. The block of NALF rooms
and the rate information will be released in late-
September. Watch the E-Partners enewsletter
for the release date and more information.
Nominations Sought
for NALF Awards
Each year NALF honors a Commercial Producer of
the Year, a Commercial Marketing Booster of the
Year, and a Limousin Promoter of the Year. These
awards are presented at the National Western
Stock Show. NALF is currently seeking nominations
for this year’s awards. Nominations are due
December 7. Nomination forms may be found
under the Member Center of the Management tab
at NALF.org or may be requested from the NALF
office at 303-220-1693 or [email protected].
2018 National
Limousin Sale
The National Limousin Sale is breeders’ opportunity
to market the best of the best of Limousin and
Lim-Flex® genetics. The 2018 National Limousin
Sale is a video sale and will be held on Sunday,
January 7, at the National Western Stock Show
National Western Club. The event will begin
with a social hour at 4:00 p.m., followed by the
sale at 5:00. Contact American Cattle Services,
MC Marketing Management, R&R Marketing,
or Grassroots Genetics for more information.
Entry Deadline: Open/Junior/Yards
(Pen, Carload, Commercial Heifers)
November 20, 2017
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