Michigan Angus Auxiliary
Elected as 2022 officers and committee chairs of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary at the Michigan Angus Banquet held in March were, seated L to R: Sharon Vaassen, Ann Arbor, secretary-treasurer; Nancy Thelen, Saline; and Rachael Coleman, Brooklyn, president. Standing are: Lori Pillars, Martin, historian; Kendra Diekevers, Saranac, awards chair; and Ricka Boehmer, Niles, Miss Michigan Angus chair and Vice President; Not pictured are Julie Thelen Conover, immediate past president (Advisor).
2023-2024 Michigan Angus Auxiliary Officers:
President
Rachael Coleman
(734) 645-2304 | Email: itsmerachael@gmail.com
Vice President
Ricka Boehmer
(517) 719-3158 | Email: ricka.boehmer@gmail.com
Secretary-Treasurer
Sharon Vaassen
Email: svaassen@med.umich.edu
Historian
Lori Pillars
(616) 862-4619 | Email: clayknollfarm@att.net
Awards Chair
Kendra Diekevers
Email: kdiekevers2@email.davenport.edu
Miss Michigan Angus Chair
Ricka Boehmer
(517) 719-3158 | Email: ricka.boehmer@gmail.com
Scholarship Chair
Kendra Diekevers
Email: kdiekevers2@email.davenport.edu
Past President (Advisor)
Julie Thelen Conover
(734) 260-8635 | Email: thelenju@gmail.com
Directors
Kendra Diekevers, Lori Pillars, Janel Boehmer
Membership:
Join the Michigan Angus Auxiliary
Download Membership Application (PDF)
History:
The Michigan Angus Auxiliary celebrated 50 year in 2017. View more about their long history
Scholarships
Each year, Michigan Junior Angus members, who are seniors in high school, are invited to apply for the Michigan Angus Auxiliary Scholarship. The forms and directions are available to download from the American Angus Auxiliary website. Get the application & directions here. A panel of judges will review the applications. One boy’s and one girl’s applications will be forwarded to the American Angus Auxiliary Chair for consideration. The winners of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary Scholarship(s) will be announced at the summer show each year. If you have questions, please contact Kendra Diekevers at kdiekevers2@email.davenport.edu
Michigan Angus Auxiliary Advanced Education Scholarship - Learn more and get application.
Certificate of Achivement Awards
The Certificate of Achievement is issued only for outstanding achievements at national, state and district (tri-county) levels. County-level achievements are not eligible. In a given year, a qualifying junior Angus member will receive one certificate, in recognition of their achievement record as reported during the year. The achievements that are recognized, and tracked, on this award are ones that can also be applied to your bronze, silver and gold awards, which in turn are the key to unlocking multiple recognitions, scholarships and opportunities. The full instructions and application can be found on the American Angus Auxiliary’s website under Leadership & Awards. In the past the Auxiliary Awards chair has submitted these forms, but they can be much more accurate and detailed when submitted by the exhibitor. They aren’t due until November 1st, so make sure to track your accomplishments throughout the year, including educational contests, judging and even carcass class! If you have any questions, please contact Kendra Diekevers at kdiekevers2@email.davenport.
