A massive $54,000 raised in support of Angus Youth
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The NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup was not only an opportunity for our aspiring beef industry members to work on their personal development, but it was the scene of some philanthropic generosity.
At the Roundup Gala Dinner, which took place Saturday January 11th, 2025, $30,475 was raised for Angus Youth, with the auction proceeds going to support the development of young Angus members within the beef and wider agricultural industry.
Across 25 lots, 48 online bidders through AuctionsPlus, and more in the room on the night, took part in the auction.
“We were thrilled with the response from donors for the NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup Gala Dinner Auction,” said Roundup Organising Committee Chair Bonnie Cox.
“We had a total of 25 lots on offer, half live auction and half silent. The live auction was a bunch of fun as always with the Mystery item selling for $4,500!”
In addition to the money raised on the night through the live and silent auctions, more than $24,500 was raised through the fundraising efforts of the ‘pick of the pair’ opportunity, a raffle run in the lead up to and during Roundup with the chance to win an Angus heifer, generously donated by Monique and Corey McKinnon of Target Livestock.
In total accounting for the combination of the auction and raffle, over $54,000 was raised thanks to the generous donation partners, the successful bidders and raffle ticket purchasers.
The total proceeds of the fundraising efforts will go to Angus Youth, with the intention for the funds to continue to assist the involvement of young people in the Australian beef industry, to provide professional development opportunities for young beef breeders, and to assist in conducting research, development and educational programs for the benefit of Angus breeders and the wider Australian beef industry.
“This was a huge effort, and a huge thankyou goes to all those who donated items for the auction, those who bid and the successful purchasers of the items,” said Roundup Coordinator Toni Nugent.
AUCTION ITEMS
Lot 1: 10 semen straws of choice
Donated By: Breeder Genetics
Purchaser: Matthew Young
Lot 2: Weekend Escape on the Barrington River, Moppy, NSW
Donated By: Knowla Livestock
Purchaser: 5 Bears Beef
Lot 3: 6 semen straws x Knowla So Right S48
Donated By: Sprys Angus and the Sykes family, Mawarra Angus
Purchaser: Ben Nevis
Lot 4: Peppertree Farmstay (3 nights) and farm tour
Donated By: Raff Angus
Purchaser: Wallangra Angus
Lot 5: Charcoal and pencil drawing
Donated By: Cassandra MacDonald
Purchaser: Scott Wright
Lot 6: 2 dozen (mixed) red wines
Donated By: toninugent and Burraburoo Partnership
Purchaser: DA & AT Hobbs
Lot 7: Red MRLA Respect 42G (2 semen straws)
Donated By: GK Livestock
Purchaser: GP & SJ Knee
Lot 8: A getaway resort package with flights
Donated By: Bulliac Angus and Organic Systems & Solutions
Purchaser: Grylls Engineering
Lot 9: Set of 0-8 100mm paint brands
Donated By: Concrete Cowboy Contracting
Purchaser: Murk and Kate Schoen
Lot 10: Woodhill Comstock (5 semen straws
Donated By: ABS Australia
Purchaser: Springbank Angus
Lot 11: 2025 NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup Thumbprint Tree
Donated By: Angus Australia
Purchaser: Booroomooka Angus
Lot 12: Photography package (digital show images)
Donated By: Branded Ag Marketing
Purchaser: Nutrien Stud Stock
Lot 13: Female sexed Hart Network (10 straws)
Donated By: ST Genetics
Purchaser: Wallangra Angus
Lot 14: Dunoon Data Plus S603 (4 semen straws)
Donated By: Sprys Angus and Cottage Creek Angus
Purchaser: D & K, B Sessions
Lot 16: Millah Murrah Trigger T308 (3 semen straws)
Donated By: ABS Australia
Purchaser: Nampara Pastoral
Lot 16: Millah Murrah Trigger T308 (2 semen straws)
Donated By: ABS Australia
Purchaser: Grylls Engineering
Lot 17: Paringa Uranium U76 : HKF23U76 (10 semen straws)
Donated By: Paringa Livestock and World Wide Sires
Purchaser: Righttime Farms
Lot 18: Dunoon Sunstone S378 (5 semen straws)
Donated By: ABS Australia
Purchaser: Wallangra Angus
Lot 19: Mavstar Photography Package
Donated By: Mavstar Photography
Purchaser: S & N Branson
Lot 20: All Things Country Gift Voucher
Donated By: All Things Country
Purchaser: Lachlan Falls
Lot 21: Neogen Starter kit
Donated By: Neogen
Purchaser: Steelborn Pastoral Co
Lot 22: Ruby Ridge Design ladies shirt
Donated By: Ruby Ridge Designs
Purchaser: JP Contracting
Lot 23: Ruby Ridge Designs sun safe reversible scarf with matching earrings (2 pairs)
Donated By: Ruby Ridge Designs
Purchaser: Merryvale Roslyn PTY LTD T/AS F Nixon & Co
Lot 24: 700 ml Bottle of Dalwhinnie Whiskey
Donated By: Dalwhinnie Angus
Purchaser: Bolton’s Hooftrimming
Lot 25: 3RLS No Limits T113 KNA22T113 (10 semen straws)
Donated By: Genetics Australia
Purchaser: Avignon Family Trust
Feature Image Courtesy of Showcase by Branded Ag Marketing
Monique and Corey McKinnon with the winner of the Pick of a Pair’ Raffle