About FCSF

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) is a not-for-profit registered foundation dedicated to scholarship and educational support of youth in the business of agriculture and Simmental cattle. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors who are heavily involved in the Simmental industry and who have a vested interest in educating youth, developing leadership, and encouraging young people to be a part of the agriculture industry.

Focus

Scholarships - The FCSF administers scholarships for youth who are involved in Canadian agriculture. Assisting in the development of youth with a focus on advancing their understanding of agriculture is a very important component of the FCSF.

Youth Development - The FCSF supports youth programs such as the Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA). The YCSA is one of the most progressive and dynamic agricultural youth organizations in Canada. It is open to anyone 25 years and under who then have the opportunity to participate in various activities across Canada. YCSA members learn important skills including public speaking, marketing and communications which develop strong and dynamic leaders for not only our industry, but society as a whole.

Research and Development - The FCSF is actively engaged in supporting research to benefit the agriculture industry in Canada. This work is focused on improving the Canadian beef industry by enhancing production efficiency, product quality and profitability.


Board of Directors 2022 - 2023

The Board of Directors of the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is comprised of individuals that support the development of the Simmental Breed, youth, education and research in the agriculture sector. The time the devote to the FCSF is purely Voluntary and at their own expense.

Garth Rancier

President

Term Expires 2026
Box 569
Killam, AB T0B 2L0
Phone: 780-385-2425
Cell: 780-985-5313
Email: rancierfarms@xplornet.ca

Scott Matthews

Vice President

Term Expires 2024
270 Chemin Wheeler
Cookshire-Eaton, QC J0B 1M0
Phone: 819-993-5187
Email: scottmatthews01@gmail.com

Mark Shologan

Treasurer

Term Expires 2026
10707 – 108A Avenue
Westlock, AB T7P 1C5
Email: markshologan@gmail.com


Ken Lewis

Term Expires 2025
27115A, Twp Rd 524
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3M9
Phone: 780-962-5050
Cell: 780-818-3829
Email: ken@lewisfarms.ca

Lynette Hoegl

Term Expires 2025
Box 2087
Lloydminster, SK S9V 1R5
Phone: 780-205-3742
Email: nettie100@hotmail.com

Marlin LeBlanc

Term Expires 2025
Box 1476
Estevan, SK S4A 2L7
Phone: 306-634-8031
Cell: 306-421-2470
Email: marlinleblanc@sasktel.net


Deanne Young

Term Expires 2026
Box 577
Breton, AB T0C 0P0
Phone: 780-696-3643
Cell: 780-542-0855
Email: highcountrycattle@gmail.com

Roger Deeg

Term Expires 2024
Box 58, Site 23, RR 1
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K5
Phone: 403-934-4585
Email: rbdeeg@gmail.com

Glenn Wotten

Term Expires 2024
1761 Little Britain Rd
Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0
Phone: 705-878-1713
Email: elmtreefarms@i-zoom.net

Shane Williams

Term Expires 2023
071455 10th Line4
East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7A19
Phone: 519-938-1220
Email: jetslivestock@aol.com

Committees

Finance Committee

Garth Rancier, Scott Matthews, Mark Shologan

Scholarship Committee

Deanne Young, Mark Shologan and Glenn Wotten

Auction Committee

Shane Williams/Glenn Wotten (co-chairs), Deanne Young, Mark Shologan

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