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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 LIMOUSIN Today | 59