IN THE RING

IN THE RING
The Official Publication of Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc.
March 2016
Growth on a Grand Scale
There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human
intelligence, imagination and wonder. Ronald Reagan
The 68th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show is now in the record
books and the success of our composite efforts was evident in the results
we experienced as a stock show family. Volunteers, members, our leaders,
contractors, staff, exhibitors, sponsors and all stakeholders are to be
congratulated and thanked for their dedication, participation and hard work. The
combined talents of many secured opportunities and meaningful experiences for
our state’s residents and the thousands that visit Arizona during the last week in
December.
The unprecedented growth of 2015 was certainly a blessing while it provided
challenges as well. The impact of an additional 1,700 entries and 400 more
families than in the past hauling trailers filled with more livestock, more tack,
more equipment and more space requirements changed the dynamics of how
2015 Supreme Champion Barrow
we approached everything. From entry processing; to a massive arrival day and
vet checks; to all the reports required by a brand new computer program. Yes and who can forget more electrical
requirements. Our reaction was adjustment, cooperation, team work and imagination; not to mention a sense of humor
and a smile. The end result was a very satisfied customer hosted by an experienced and talented “ANLS Team”.
Some of the results of our composite efforts produced a record selling price for the Supreme Champion Steer, the
Supreme Champion Lamb, Supreme Turkey and Supreme Pen of Broilers. We saw an increase of 104% in junior
livestock entries, a record breaking Gilt Sale, an increase in ANLS membership of 21%, an inaugural Ranch Horse
Sale, 22% more open entries and a first ever 4-H and FFA Creed contest. Our exhibitors traveled from 24 states and
spent more money on food, lodging, shopping and entertainment while at “The Vacation Show”.
As we review the results of 2015 and begin our plans for improvement and the potential for further growth in 2016,
please share your personal experiences and thoughts for how the process can be enhanced and what will continue to
make this show better than it is today. Your active engagement will make a difference.
Thank you for your support of the ANLS!
Michael Bradley
Executive Director
Helen Heiden
Heidi Beljean
Ken Johnson
Dr. Jerry Black
Galyn Knight
Bill Brake
Lance Knight
Patrick Bray
Jessie Larios
Janice Bryson
Steve Le Valley
Dr. Shane Burgess
Dominic Palmieri III
Cody Burson
Ron Pint
Don Butler
Kevin Rogers
Jarold Callahan
Dr. Dave Schafer
Gary Childs
Robert Shuler
Steve Chucri
Steve Todd
Tim Cooley
Hal Vinson
Jack Doughty
James Webb
Con Englehorn
Jim Williams
David Feenstra
Mary Williams
Peggy Fiandaca
Kelly Wright
Brian Hanger
Executive Committee
Dean Fish President
Scott Loughead, President-Elect
Tim Cooley, Vice President, Livestock
Robert Shuler, Vice President, Long Range Planning
Steve Todd, Vice President, Special Events
Cindy Tidwell Shelton, Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Loughead, Chairman of the Board
Staff
Michael Bradley, Executive Director
Meg Anema, Assistant Manager
Rochell Planty, CMP, CFE
Director of Public Relations
Renee Roach, Bookkeeper
Show Committee
James Bliss, Kevin Bloomquist, Fritzi Collins,
Linda Compton, Kris Ham, Katie Hanger, Rick
Hanger, Rick Lehman, Gerald Lewis, Brenda
Mayberry, Russell Page, Clay Parsons, Dave Schafer,
Wyatt Scott, Tor Sorensen, Neil Holmes, DVM,Vicki
Trump,Terry Van Hilsen, Lyle Wright, Joey Zamudio
Greetings from sunny Arizona! Our spring
jackpot season is in full swing, babies are
hitting the ground and we are seeing the
desert green up. Catchers and pitchers are
reporting to spring training and everything
is becoming new again. This is a good time
to reflect on the past year and look forward
to how we are going to make this year
better.
A huge thank you to all of you that
participated, exhibited, volunteered, visited or supported our recently
concluded 68th Annual Livestock and Horse Show! What a show it
was! You will see some highlights elsewhere in this newsletter with
some specifics, but it was one for the books. Some highlights include
record prices in our Junior Sale and Grand Canyon Gilt Sale. Our
Ranch Replacement Heifer program continued strong with the addition
of a Ranch Horse Sale. Junior livestock entries were up 104% and we
had some great sponsors including Show-Rite Feeds as our presenting
sponsor and Stand Alone Feed as our Titanium Sponsor. Speaking
of partnerships, Arizona Farm Bureau really did a magnificent job of
feeding several hundred people at our Cattlemen’s Day and Junior Auction.
We are grateful for all of these great partners we have in “Growing the
Future.”
Someone a whole lot wiser than me helped me understand that to be
successful in business, an organization needs to have good people, good
product and good processes. As I spoke with people and reflected through
our wrap-up meeting, I tried to keep this in mind. I am convinced that
we have great people on our team, starting with our Executive Director,
Michael Bradley, and Staff Members Meg Anema, Rochell Planty and Renee
Roach. This team worked diligently to make the show work this year. Our
volunteers are top notch and dedicated thousands of hours doing everything
from welcoming people to running shows and picking up trash. We have a
good product. The ANLS has experienced record growth and participation
from exhibitors and sponsors. We are attracting more public attendance and
recognition. Our team has been recognized by several livestock and fair
organizations for media pieces, newsletters, websites and more. Finally,
we have some very good processes. For example, once our check-in started
rolling, it went very well and was organized. Lines weren’t too long and
everyone got in on time. An example of a process that we need to improve is
the pen space situation. With the record growth we are experiencing, we need
to be creative and try to get a handle on how many animals may actually show
up.
Anyway, that’s how I read the situation. Please feel free to call me, Michael
Bradley, or any member of our executive board with your issues or concerns.
I promise you that we do not take them lightly and will address them. Again,
thank you for your participation and I am looking forward to making 2016
even better by focusing on people, product and process!
Cheers,
Published Quarterly by
The Arizona National Livestock Show
1826 W. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-8568 * www.anls.org
[email protected]
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ANLS PRESIDENT
Bas Aja
Howdy,
Board of Directors
Jacque Accomazzo
Marilyn Harris
Dean Fish
ANLS President
The 68th Arizona National Livestock Show was a major success, all
thanks to the countless volunteers, staff members, sponsors, and top
quality exhibitors! This year, 24 different states were represented with
nearly 3,000 exhibitors showing livestock! We started the week off
with the prestigious Arizona National Gala. At the Gala, scholarship
recipients were recognized as well as all major contributors and
volunteers! The rest of the week was just as wonderful as the opening
night. I really enjoyed being a part of the Master Showmanship contest,
the Supreme Champion selections and most importantly, meeting with
all the exhibitors and their families as well as the sponsors and countless
volunteers. We closed out the week with the annual Junior Market
Auction where the hard work exhibitors had put into their livestock paid
off. We are already planning for the 69th Arizona National Livestock
Show and can't wait for you to join us once again!
ANLS AMBASSADOR
Greetings from sunny Arizona!
AMBASSADOR CORNER
The 52nd Arizona National Horse Show was a
great way to kick off 2016! I was able to be a
reasons taker for the Youth Horse Judging contest,
which was jam-packed with FFA students bringing
the heat to win the titles of 1st place team and
individual. This was an amazing opportunity
because I had the chance to work with the
exhibitors one-on-one. While it rained nearly the
whole week, it still made for a great experience
and another successful Horse Show!
Even though the 68th Arizona National has come
and gone, there are still a lot of events that are
going on this spring. I will be traveling to Phoenix,
Casa Grande and Tucson to help out at numerous
2016 Champion FFA Horse Judging Team
events. First, I spend a weekend in northern Arizona
AAEC - Prescott Valley
at the Arizona Cattlemen's Weekend, followed by
the Yuma County Fair the end of March, and then
continue to the Maricopa County Fair April 13 through the 17. Finally, I will end my journey as the Arizona
National Livestock Show Ambassador by attending the Pima County Fair towards the end of April. I am filled
with excitement to be able to share this time of year with all the Pima, Pinal and Maricopa County exhibitors!
I would like to thank everyone who has made this year possible. Not only to the supporters of the Arizona
National Livestock and Horse Show, but to all those people who helped exhibitors make it to their county fairs.
Exhibitors, if you get a chance, reach out to those who have helped you throughout your experience. For me, I
would not be where I am without the love and support from my parents, Scott and Cathy Ollendick, and my FFA
Advisors, Dennis Bushong, Ken Johnson and Marci Alderman. Finally, I would like to thank the wonderful Staff,
Show Committee, Executive Committee and the many volunteers that made the 68th Arizona National Livestock
and Horse Show possible and a huge success!
Best,
Justen Ollendick
2015-16 Arizona National Ambassador
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Arizona National
Junior Market Auction
Thank you for your support of the 68th Arizona National
Livestock Show Junior Market Auction. The sale featured
104 lots garnering $229,875, which is the 3rd highest
grossing sale, and showcased the highest quality market
entries raised and exhibited by high achieving young
people from 23 states. We are pleased to announce that the
Supreme Market Steer sold at an all-time high of $18,750
($15/LB) to The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation and
Tom Chauncey. In addition, the Supreme Champion Market
Lamb was an all-time record as well, selling for $2,700
($20/LB) in memory of Susan Cardew and the Provanzano
Family.
HeadSaleAvg
Steers
25$112,183$3.65/LB
Lambs
24$40,347$12.70/LB
Hogs
23$43,003.50$7.20/LB
Goats
24$30,241.50$14.49/LB
Broiler Pens 2
$2,000
$1,000/HD
Turkeys 2
$2,100$1,050/HD
$229,875
2015 Junior Market Auction Dedicatee
Jim Lewis
BUYER THANK YOU WINNER
Congratulations to Brooke Howard for winning the Jr. Market Auction Buyer Thank You drawing. Brooke is a member
of Burns FFA Chapter in Burns, Wyoming.
Brooke showed Market Sheep, Market Goats and Breeding Ewes at the Arizona National this year. She received 1st
place with her Yearling Hampshire Ewe and 3rd place with her Blackface Market Lamb.
We encourage youth exhibitors to share their gratitude of thanks to the Junior Market Auction Buyers each year for
supporting the show and youth in agriculture.
Brooke will receive an award check for $250. Congratulations Brooke!
RING OF HONOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Arizona Ring of Honor program recognized five exhibitors from Arizona’s best within the market divisions
for Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat and Market Poultry. Candidates had to have competed and placed in multiple
programs beyond their individual market classes at the Show. The recipients were:
Junior Cattle- Levi Frearson, Peoria, AZ
Junior Sheep-Connor Scott, Taylor, AZ
Market Swine-Hunter Stevens, Laveen, AZ
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Market Goat-Allison Stickler, Buckeye, AZ
Junior Poultry-Lute Sawyer, Arlington, AZ
Special Thanks to 2015
Auction Buyers
Reserve Supreme Champion
Market Lamb
$2,092.50
Buyer:Robert Kemper Corrigan
Foundation
Supreme Champion
Market Steer
$18,750
Buyer: Tom Chauncey & The Kemper
& Ethel Marley Foundation
ALL-TIME RECORD
Reserve Supreme Champion
Market Steer
$10,000
Buyer: Supporters of the ANLS
Foundation
Supreme Champion
Market Barrow
$7,366
Buyer: Salmon, Lewis & Weldon and
Phoenix Barrow Boosters
Reserve Supreme Champion
Market Barrow
$5,060
Buyer:Salmon, Lewis & Weldon and
Phoenix Barrow Boosters
Supreme Champion
Market Goat
$1,290.50
Buyer: Myrna Baumer
Supreme Champion
Market Lamb
$2,700
Buyer: In Memory of Susan Cardew
and the Provanzano Family
ALL-TIME RECORD
Reserve Supreme Champion
Market Goat
$1,958
Buyer: Mock Livestock &
Show-Rite Feeds
Marley Foundation
Tom Chauncey
Robert Kemper Corrigan Foundation
Supporters of ANLS Foundation
Accomazzo Company
ANLS Auction Support Fund
Phoenix Barrow Boosters
Salt River Project
Red River Farms/Standage Tire/Mallett
& Sons Trucking
Brian Holliday
Mary & Bruce Moreton
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
Rogers Brothers Hay
Richard Morrison
Salmon, Lewis & Weldon
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Mark & Paula McGinnis
D J Livestock
David Feenstra
B & R Farms
Deanos Custom Painting
Arizona Materials
In Memory of Susan Cardew & The
Provanzano Family
Mock Livestock
Bruce Brown Catering
Sawyer Cattle Company
Con & Joy Englehorn
Phoenix Cement
Rockin 4 Ranch
Jim Sawyer Welding
Myrna Baumer
Headquarters West
Supreme Champion Makret Broiler
$1,300
Buyer: Jim Sawyer Welding
Reserve Supreme Champion Market
Broiler
$700
Buyer: Otto & Edna Neely
Foundation
Supreme Champion
Market Turkey
$1,100
Buyer: Roger Brothers Hay
Reserve Champion
Market Turkey
$1,000
Buyer: Red River Farms
Thank you to Tom Chauncey and The
Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Santa Rita Landscape
Cody Burson
Rezzonico -Dobson -Aronold- Robert
ANLS Lamb Friends
Lakin Milling Company
Short Round Transport
Gilbert PRCA Extreme Bulls
Red River Farms
Show-Rite Feeds
John & Kerstin Fowler
Cooley Cattle Company
Shannon & Sherri Schulz
Garrett & Kris Ham
Gesdate
Vicki Trump
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S p e c i a l Aw a r d P re s e n t a t i o n s
Outstanding Junior Cattle ExhibitorMason Leifeste- Cameron, TX
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Outstanding Junior Swine ExhibitorBryce Palfreyman - Gilbert, AZ
Oustanding Junior Sheep Exhibitor
Sarah Young - Leesburg, OH
Outstanding Junior Goat Exhibitor
Blaine Rue - Lexington, OK
Rose Mofford Award
Paloma Fajardo - Laveen, AZ
Intermediate Master Showmanship Finalists
Senior Master Showmanship Finalists
Arizona National Western Gala
The 68th Annual Arizona National kicked off the show
December 28, 2015. The Gala honored many deserving
volunteers that have provided so much to the success of
the organization. Hall of Fame Honorees included John
Fowler, the Rick Hanger Family, and The Kemper & Ethel
Marley Foundation. The show was dedicated to Mr. Con
Englehorn. The Arizona National Champion inaugural
award was presented to The Honorable David Gowan,
Speaker, Arizona State House of Representatives. The
Featured Artist, Tim Harmon, was also recognized for his
amazing bronze work. $7,500 was raised at the live auction
during the Gala to support the ANLS Scholarship Fund.
Our 34 deserving scholarship recipients were recognized
and awarded $65,500 this year.
2015 Hall of Fame Honoree
John Fowler
2015 Arizona National Champion Award
The Honorable, David Gowan, Speaker
Arizona State House of Representatives
2015 Show Dedicatee
Con Englehorn
2015 Hall of Fame Honoree
The Rick Hanger Family
2015 Hall of Fame Honoree
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
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Arizona Pioneer Stockmen's Association
The Arizona Pioneer Stockmen's Association gathered at
the Arizona National Livestock Show on December 29 for
their luncheon and awards program. This annual event is
one the members look forward to each year to reconnect
with friends from across Arizona and to welcome new
members.
In addition to the wonderful conversations they
encountered, Pioneers also honored the Pioneer Stockman
of the Year. This year, John Hays of Wickenburg, Arizona,
was the honoree of this prestigious award. His extended
family and many friends joined him for this special
recognition.
2015 Pioneer Stockman of the Year
John Hays, along with his family
Photo Credit Anna Aja
The Arizona State Cowbelles, which are an integral part of
coordinating the luncheon and working with the Pioneers
through the year to gather stories for the Pioneer Volumes,
recognized another member of the association. Dorothy "Dot"
Webb was honored by the Arizona State Cowbelles with the
Lifetime Achievement Award.
2015 Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoree Dorothy "Dot" Webb, Arizona State
Cowbelle Linda Vensel, Dean Fish, ANLS President
Photo Credit Wendy Hall
It is always an honor to have the Pioneer Association be a part
of the Arizona National Livestock Show and a special thank
you is extended to the Robert Kemper Corrigan Foundation
for supporting the luncheon.
2015 Pioneer Stockmen's Associaton Annual Luncheon
Photo Credit Anna Aja
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F i r s t A n n u a l F FA & 4 - H
C re e d C o n t e s t s
The First Annual Arizona
National FFA & 4-H Creed
Contests were held December
30. This inaugural event was
brought to ANLS by one of
our long time volunteers,
supporters and our sponsor auctioneer,
Col. Paul Ramirez.
Richard McPhearson coordinated the FFA Creed Contest,
while Julie Barncastle and Jessi Barncastle coordinated
the 4-H Creed Contest. There were 18 competitors from
FFA and 11 from 4-H. Each contestant presented their
association's creed in front
of a panel of judges and the
general public. Contestants also
answered questions to share
their knowledge of the creed.
First through fifth place were
awarded for each division. The winners received a
$100 cash prize and also presented their respective creed
at the opening of the Junior Market Auction on January 1,
2016. Congratulations to Aneyah Winston of the AAEC
Estrella Mountain FFA Chapter and Julia Bishop of Grace
4-H Club.
A r i z o n a N a t i o n a l R a f f l e Wi n n e r s
Arizona National would like to thank each and every one
of you who supported the raffle this year to benefit the
Arizona National Scholarship Program. A special thank
you to the sponsors who generously donated the prizes:
WW Paul Scale, Stotz Equipment, Hassayampa Inn and
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Congratulations to the
winners!
2015 Supreme Pedigree Gilt
Grand Canyon Classic Gilt Sale
Caleb Johnson ,Exhibitor
wToby Sullivan - WW Paul Scale
wRick Lehman - Limited Edition Framed Bill Owen
Brahman Print
wDennis Telleen - Hassyampa Inn Gift Certificate
wAudrey Loughead - Youth Pedal Tractor
wMaxine Lakin - Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Certificate
wDonald Van Hof Wegen - Limited Edition Framed Bill
Owen Hereford Print
2015 Supreme Champion
Ranch Replacement Heifer Pen
Killian Ranches
2015 Arizona Working Ranch Horse Contestants
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Arizona National Top Level Sponsors
Presenting
Sponsor
Premier
Supplier
Titanium
Sponsor
A Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors
Platinum Spur
Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
Robert Kemper Corrigan Foundation
Show-Rite Feeds - Presenting Sponsor
Copper
Arizona Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Financial
Bruce Brown Catering
Salt River Project
Stand Alone Feed
Sullivan Supply
Gold
Allflex USA
Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
Arizona Cattle Feeders' Association
Arizona Pork Council
Cholla Livestock, LLC
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Heimer Hampshires
JBS Packerland
Lakin Milling Co.
Lesky Cattle Company
Marana Stockyards
Monsanto
Pet Club
Real Country 96.3
University of Arizona College of Agriculture
W-W Livestock Systems
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Silver
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center
Arizona Quarter Horse Association
Associated Feed
Bales Hay Sales
B & R Farms
Cimarron Trailers
Crystalyx
Headquarters West, Ltd.
International Brangus Breeders Association
Maid Rite Feeds
Manistee Investments
Moorman’s Show Tec
My Mother’s Restaurant
National Junior Swine Association
National Swine Registry
Red River Farms
Rousseau Farming Co.
Team Purebred
Tractor Supply Company
Bronze
Accomazzo Company
Anchor F Cattle
Animal Health Express
Arizona Beef Council
Arizona Milk Producers
Bank of America- Arizona
Best of the West
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Cabela’s
Casa Grande Commodities, LLC
C & G Water N’ Ice
Farm Inc.
First Choice Communications
Gesdate
Hebbard & Webb
K.T. Cattle, Inc.
John Deere
Marley Ranch
Mountain View Herefords
Princeton Standard Pellet Corporation
Red Rock Feeding Company
Rockin R Meetings & Events, LLC
Southwestern Ag Services
Southwest Brangus Breeders Association
Stotz Machinery
Willcox Livestock Auction
Friends of Arizona National
American Angus Association
American Ag Auctions
Arizona State Fair
Arizona Stonghold Winery
BJ Products
Bonita Bean Company
Buckeye High School
Colorado River Indian Tribe
Maricopa County Fair
Pacific Showcase Magazine
Paul Ramirez
Award & Trophy Donors
AZTEC Angus
AZ Beef Council
AZ Junior Paint Horse Club
AZ Quarter Horse Association
BA Glenn By-Products
Campwood Cattle Co.
Dick Cardew/Cardew Hay Sales
D Heart Bar Show Cattle
Dennis & Carol Fiscus
Dean & DeDe Gottlieb
Rick Hanger Family
Holliday Processing, LLC
John Deere
Patricia Bixby Moase
Pacific Showcase
Col. Paul Ramirez
Salt River Project
Stronghold Ranch Real Estate
Dorothy Webb
James Webb
Wells Fargo
Cindy Woodman & Lauren Wilson
A Special Thanks to our Membership Partners
Arizona Feeds Country Store
My Mother’s Restaurant
4743 North Highway Drive
Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 887-2202
4130 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 279-7225
10% discount
2701 South 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 622-2321
10% discount on any non feed products.
Some limits will apply
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
www.enterprise.com
Code: L50C026 Pin: ARI
5% discount
The Stock Shop
6615 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306 (623) 487-9277
10% discount on any non feed products.
Some limits will apply
Sullivan Supply
www.sullivansupply.com
5% discount at trailer during ANLS
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Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc.
1826 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007-1696
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Important Dates
69th Arizona National Livestock Show
December 26, 2016 - January 1, 2017
March 10-13, 2016
Arizona Cattle Growers
Winter Meeting
March 10-13, 2016
La Paz County Fair
March 18-22, 2016
Pinal County Fair
March 29-April 3, 2016
Yuma County Fair
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March 31 2016
ANLS Board Meeting
April 13-17, 2016
Maricopa County Fair
April 16-26, 2016
Pima County Fair
April 27-May 1, 2016
Verde Valley County Fair
July 14-15, 2016
Arizona Farm Bureau
Women in Ag Conference
July 21-23 2016
Arizona Cattle Growers Convention
August 31, 2016
ANLS Market Cattle
Nomination Deadline