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American Aberdeen Celebrates at 2019 Meeting

The American Aberdeen

Association celebrated achievements and milestones at their annual banquet, annual meeting and national show and sale at the 2019 National Western Stock Show. The well attended events brought plenty of fellowship, fun and success. Here’s to another great Aberdeen year! TL

Janis Black (center) is recognized for her nine years of service to the American Aberdeen Association as she finishes out her last term. Presenting her with a belt buckle for her service are 2018 AAA Board members (l-r) Rob Fanning, Darwin Engelkes, Wade Coffey, Gary Gilbert, Neil Effertz and Craig Walker.

Right: Shea (center) and Maddie (on phone held by Shea) Esser are honored as AAA Herdsman of the Year. Presenting the buckles to the Essers are Rob Fanning and AAA President Janis Black. Below: Wade Coffey (left) presents the AAA Breeder of the Year to (l-r) Rick, Shelley and Jalyn Dodd of Topline Aberdeen Cattle Company.

Above: Jan Effertz (right) receives the Distinguished Service Award from President Janis Black (left) in recognition of her contributions to the American Aberdeen Association.

Right: AAA Board members for 2019 are (back row, l-r) Rob Fanning, Allen Sieverkropp, Gary Gilbert and Wade Coffey and (front row, l-r) AAA Vice President Darwin Engelkes, President Craig Walker and Secretary/ Treasurer Neil Effertz.

Right: The AAA National sale draws a crowd in Denver.

Below: Darwin Engelkes (at podium) introduces junior scholarship recipients at the AAA annual banquet, (l-r) Carson Schnieders, Madalyn Gabel, Jaysie Schoenfeld, Taylor Kruger and Jordan Gilles. AJAA President Duncan Haiar stands to the right of Darwin.

Joel Judge judges at the National Aberdeen Show at National Western Stock Show.

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