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Annual Convention 2019 National Limousin Sale The annual convention for the North American Limousin Foundation is held during 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 shows and social activities at NWSS. The National Limousin Sale is breeders’ opportunity to market the best of the best of Limousin and Lim- Flex® genetics. The 2019 National Limousin Sale is a video sale and will be held on Sunday, January 13, 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 p.m. Contact American Cattle Services, MC Marketing Management, R&R Marketing, or Grassroots Genetics for 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 by December 1. 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]. Candidates Set for NALF Board of Directors’ Election The NALF nominating committee has slated the candidates for the 2019 board of directors’ election. The election will be held during the NALF annual membership meeting on Monday, January 14, in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. These individuals have been slated by the nominating committee: • Ronn Cunningham, Oklahoma (first term) Host Hotel Information • Kevin Ochsner, Colorado (first term) The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver will serve as the host hotel for the 2019 NWSS & Annual Limousin Convention. Rates in the NALF block are $122 per night, plus tax. To reserve your room, call 303-321-3333. If you reserve your room online, ensure you have the correct hotel: DoubleTreeby Hilton Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207. • Troy Gulotta, Louisiana (first term) • Jerry Wulf, Minnesota (first term) All candidates (nominated or member-at-large) will have their biographies published in the December/January issue of LIMOUSIN TODAY® and will be placed on the official ballot. If you are not able to attend the annual meeting (during the NWSS), you may request an official ballot from the NALF office prior to December 1, 2018. You must submit a letter to the NALF office requesting an absentee ballot. A form letter is available on the NALF website to place the request. The office will not accept requests after that date. Once members complete and sign their absentee ballots, they should return them to NALF’s official accountant prior to December 31. LIMOUSIN Today | 17