Montadale Sheep Breeders Associaton

MONTADALES..... THE NEW LEADER OF THE SHEEP INDUSTRY

"Sheep of the Future--Here to Stay"

NATIONAL MONTADALE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Youth activities and family involvement have always been the trademark of the Montadale Association. That commitment took one step forward in June of 2000 when the Board of Directors of the Montadale Sheep Breeders Association officially staked the future of the breed on today’s youth by formally creating the National Montadale Endowment Scholarship Program.

In so doing, the Montadale Association became the first breed in America to take such a step. As various elements of the sheep industry continue to seek new direction and purpose, the Montadales staked their claim with confidence and enthusiasm. Said one director, “You only have to attend the National Montadale Show and Sale one time to witness first hand the greatest family reunion in the sheep business. There are third and fourth generations who can hardly wait to make the annual trek to Springfield.” And the event is more than just a place to meet—the program is sprinkled with youth activities.

And, Springfield isn’t the only place where such events take place. A similar atmosphere can be found at fairs, at regional association picnics, and anywhere else that Montadale people gather. While Montadale breeders continue to be serious about their fundamental breeding programs and continue to advance the overall quality of the breed, they are also conscious of the need to maintain an organization that is nimble in its response to change.

In charting a new course for the future, youth activities are an easy choice because they have become something of a hallmark of the Montadale Association. This year the association is sponsoring three regional junior shows. It is also involved with the All-American Show and the Keith Crome National Junior Show in Louisville, not to mention the junior show at Springfield held in conjunction with the National Show & Sale. There are certainly other ventures which will be added to expand this mission. Montadales want to earn the right to be the breed of choice for young people looking to get started or to expand.

Montadales have always demonstrated a unique capacity to define new and exciting activities. The National Montadale Endowment Scholarship Program is one such venture.

At the present time, the Association is working with a fund management organization which will oversee the assets in the endowment. The initial goal is to create an endowment fund of $100,000. There are three categories of participation by those wishing to be involved in support of the Endowment Program. These would include:

Memorials

The Fund actually began with memorial gifts in memory of Montadale friends and family members. The Board of Directors sincerely hope that individuals will continue to make donations to the Endowment Fund in memory of those who have passed away. Previous donors are listed at the end of this article.

Annual Gifts

In addition it is also hoped that individuals will consider annual gifts to the Endowment Program. Proposed levels of giving would include:

Family Membership - $25.00

Sustaining Membership - $50.00

Century Club Member - $100.00

Founders Club - $250.00

Lifetime Gifts

The third avenue of participation is called cumulative gifts. These may either be given through a single donations or via cumulative gifts in a program that continues to grow as participants move toward different levels of giving. This would also included memorials received through wills. These levels include:

E.B. Thompson Memorial Club - $ 1,000

Keith Crome Memorial Club - $ 2,500

Olin Baugh Memorial Club -$ 5,000

Anne Gregory Memorial Club - $ 7,500

E. H. Mattingly Memorial Club - $10,000

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Date last updated 08/31/2009