2026 EJSC Fundraising Auction
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Louisville, Kentucky, at the NAILE • West Wing, Room 7
30-minutes after the conclusion of the Simmental Junior Show, Approx. 12:00 - 3:00 PM
For phone bids call
Keelesa Archer. 812-599-9217
Auctioneer. Corbin Cowles
Pizza will be served at the auction.
Pizza donated by: Scott Ison, Double Image Cattle Co. and Jim Herr, Madluke Cattle Co.
Donations to the American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation support educational and charitable projects such as the American Junior Simmental Association Eastern Regional Classic and the Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarships.
2026 AUCTION ITEMS
Grand Slam Osceola Turkey Hunt
Donated by: Zach Williams & Sand Family Genetics
Take part in the Ultimate Hunting Adventure with this exclusive 3-night stay and Osceola turkey hunt. This hunt is designed for the hunter that wants to realize their dream of hunting one of the most sought-after subspecies in the wild, the Osceola Turkey. This hunt will take place on prime property located in North Central Florida and will be professionally guided by Zach Williams. Zach’s track record of success speaks for itself.
Valued at $4,000
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Donations to the American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation support educational and charitable projects such as the American Junior Simmental Association Eastern Regional Classic and the Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarships. The AJSA is the only national breed association that requires young people to compete educational contests including public speaking, cattlemen’s quiz, genetic evaluation quiz, sales talk, and judging. Your donation will provide financial support for Eastern Regional Classics and scholarships for youth in the Eastern Region. The American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501c(3) charitable organization.
2026 Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarship
Ella Miller - Virginia
Lainie McAlister - Indiana
Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarship
The Eastern Regional Foundation is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an active member of the AJSA and MUST reside in the Eastern Regional area who plans on attending a post-trade school or two/four-year college. The applicant must show current and previous involvement in AJSA Simmental or SimGenetics.
Application deadline must be postmarked or received by May 15th. All candidates must be present for their interview at the Eastern Regional Classic.
Scholarship recipients should contact Mia Bayer at mbayer@simmgene.com to submit the materials required to receive their scholarship funds.
Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarship - Scholarship Criteria
1. The applicant must be an active member of the AJSA and reside in the Eastern Regional area
2. The applicant must show current and previous involvement in AJSA Simmental or SimGenetics.
3. The applicant must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and a minimum of 24 credit hours is completed.
4. Applications and all pertinent information must be postmarked or received by May 15th. Any information received after that date will not be considered – No exceptions will be made.
5. Scholarships shall be payable to the student after receipt of official transcripts for the completed semester.
6. Acceptance to a post trade school, must be accompanied with acceptance letter.
7. Applications will include:
Most recent official transcript
Copy of educational/institution statement (fall enrollment)
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Completed application
8. Candidates for the scholarship will be interviewed at the Eastern Regional Classic.
9. Limit one scholarship per youth.
Please submit applications to:
Anna Demko
P.O. Box 14
Southwick, MA 01077
Email: pinebrookacres@yahoo.com
Past Fred Swain Eastern Regional Scholarship Recipients
2025 | Lainey Cochran, Mississippi and Carter Hall, West Virginia
2024 | Matthew Koverman, Ohio and Hannah Buse, Mississippi