News and updates about Watusi cattle, the organization, and members’ farms & ranches. If you have news you would like to publish or would like to become a contributor, please email us at info@watusi.org.
Just a reminder that the Kansas State Fair will be holding their Watusi show tomorrow September 19 at 11am.
Visit their website at www.kansasstatefair.com for more information, or contact Anne Lampe at alampe@wbsnet.org or by phone at 620.874.4273.
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At our membership meeting on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00p CT at the Comfort Inn in Macon, Missouri, we will host our fund raising ‘Fun Auction’. Here are a few of the items donated to date:
If you have items to donate, please contact Pam by phone at 270-376-2940 or by email at info@watusi.org.
As most of our members know, Watusi cattle are occasionally offered for sale at auctions, and because of the uniqueness of the breed these offerings are quite often at exotic animal sales.
Probably the most well-known of these sales is the Lolli Brothers exotic sale held every season in Macon, Missouri. Watusi and their enthusiasts can usually be found here, particularly in the spring and fall.
The next sale is being held on Thursday, September 24 in Macon, Missouri (the WWA also holds its annual membership meeting in conjunction with this sale). See the consignments pictured below and more here.
Here are some animals consigned by Heiken’s Ark of Des Moines Iowa.
We are pleased to announce that we have volunteers that are taking over programs for the Association. We have many new, young members and are hoping that their energy and enthusiasm will be infectious.
Rachael Moore of Cameron, Missouri has taken on the job of producing a newsletter for the association. Any personal story or bragging to be done about your livestock or just something that might catch your interest could be shared with our members through the newsletter and this website. If you have any contributions or photos or stories feel free to contact Rachel at 816-645-7461 or rlmoore091011@gmail.com.
A small organization like ours can always use more help in fund-raising, and our new volunteer Lissa Pabst of Hotchkiss, Colorado is up to the task! Any suggestions that you might have for fund raising can be run past Lissa. We have promotional items for sale at the WWA office in Texas. Lissa may be contacted at 970-201-5525 tractorlas@gmail.com.
Watusi will be on display Friday, September 18 at the Kansas State Fair. The show will be Saturday, September 19 at 11:00am.
Visit their website at www.kansasstatefair.com for more information, or contact Anne Lampe at alampe@wbsnet.org or by phone at 620.874.4273.
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Don’t forget that the 2015 fall membership meeting will be held at the Comfort Inn in Macon, Missouri on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00p CT.
We’ll be hosting the fun auction again, so if you have anything to donate please contact Pam by phone at 270-376-2940 or by email at info@watusi.org.
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Just a friendly reminder to all owners of Registered Watusi cattle. If you have an animal die, please return your certificate to the office for cancellation and updating of records.
It is with regret that the Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of our Director Jeff Voss from Briley Farm in Oakland, Florida. Jeff’s contributions to the Association with his tireless participation in our operations as well as his management of his herd of quality watusi cattle have greatly improved our Association. Jeff is not leaving us or the cattle, but business interests are making it difficult for him to put as much time into this endeavor. We want to thank him for everything he has done.
The Board has appointed for the balance of Jeff’s term Don Morgan from the CST Ranch in Keystone Heights, Florida. Don can be reached by email at dmorgsupsi@aol.com, his phone number is 352-577-4149. We want to welcome Don to the board and look forward to his vibrant participation.
The rules and regulations of the World Watusi Association have provided from the beginning that all animals registered must be permanently identified either by freeze brand, hot brand or ear tattoo. As many display their animals the brands have not been used in many areas. The Board of Directors has determined that the ear tatoo is too difficult to read in adult animals. For these reasons it has been decided to remove the rule for permanent identification at this time. Photos delineating the markings on the hide and shape of horns are alternatives to these methods as well as a documented ear tag system. It is the breeder’s responsibility to keep proper records of breedings, births and sales. Some of our members have started DNA analysis of their livestock, which would solve any potential future disputes. It is not a requirement at this time, but it is encouraged as a practice.
Robert A. Mc Dorman of Canal Winchester, Ohio, a lifetime member of the World Watusi Association passed away on May 27, 2015. Bob was 83 years of age. He joined the WWA in 1995 and quickly purchased the soon to be famous bull T S Cody whose contribution to the breed is well known.
Bob was a Chevrolet dealer for 50 years as well as a well know philanthropist. He was honored with many awards and achievements in his life and will be greatly missed.
McDorman Robert A. “Bob” McDorman, age 82, of Canal Winchester, a 50 year Chevrolet dealer and philanthropist, joined his heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 after a brief illness. Born June 2, 1932 in Xenia, Ohio to the late James Marlyn and Martha (Bryson) McDorman, he was a 1950 graduate of Madison Rural High School and attended Muskingum College in New Concord. Owner of Bob McDorman Chevrolet from 1965 until 2011, he received many awards for his business and community involvement, including the TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award in 1978 and 2007, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Columbus Auto Dealers Association, the Arthritis Foundation Award in 2007, and in 2010 was inducted into the Bloomington Gold Corvette Hall of Fame, in 2012 the National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, and in 2014 he received the Canal Winchester Pillar of the Community Award after opening the Bob McDorman Automotive Museum the same year. He is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Alice McDorman, “the love of his life”; children, David McDorman, Reynoldsburg, Janice Hurt, Canal Winchester, Shelley (Dave) Landenburg, Canal Winchester, Jeffery Marion, Columbus; grandchildren, Kris and Nick Landenburg; brother, James Marlyn McDorman, Clearwater, FL; sister, Suzanne Reffit, Zephyrhills, FL; mother-in-law, Capitola Meacham; sister-in-law, Judy Bowman; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit 3-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, and one hour prior to the funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Pike, Canal Winchester, 43110, with Pastors Beth and David Westphal officiating. Interment will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to David Lutheran Church or the Wounded Warriors Project in Bob’s memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
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McDorman Robert A. “Bob” McDorman, age 82, of Canal Winchester, a 50 year Chevrolet dealer and philanthropist, joined his heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 after a brief illness. Born June 2, 1932 in Xenia, Ohio to the late James Marlyn and Martha (Bryson) McDorman, he was a 1950 graduate of Madison Rural High School and attended Muskingum College in New Concord. Owner of Bob McDorman Chevrolet from 1965 until 2011, he received many awards for his business and community involvement, including the TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award in 1978 and 2007, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Columbus Auto Dealers Association, the Arthritis Foundation Award in 2007, and in 2010 was inducted into the Bloomington Gold Corvette Hall of Fame, in 2012 the National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, and in 2014 he received the Canal Winchester Pillar of the Community Award after opening the Bob McDorman Automotive Museum the same year. He is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Alice McDorman, “the love of his life”; children, David McDorman, Reynoldsburg, Janice Hurt, Canal Winchester, Shelley (Dave) Landenburg, Canal Winchester, Jeffery Marion, Columbus; grandchildren, Kris and Nick Landenburg; brother, James Marlyn McDorman, Clearwater, FL; sister, Suzanne Reffit, Zephyrhills, FL; mother-in-law, Capitola Meacham; sister-in-law, Judy Bowman; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit 3-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, and one hour prior to the funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Pike, Canal Winchester, 43110, with Pastors Beth and David Westphal officiating. Interment will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to David Lutheran Church or the Wounded Warriors Project in Bob’s memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
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