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 2024 - 2025
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
Box 569
Killam, AB T0B 2L0
Phone: 780-385-5313
Email: rancierfarms@xplornet.ca
Scott Matthews
Vice President
Term Expires 2027
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
Phone: 780-699-5082
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 2027
Box 58, Site 23, RR 1
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K5
Phone: 403-901-5305
Email: rbdeeg@gmail.com
Glenn Wotten
Term Expires 2027
1761 Little Britain Rd, RR 1
Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0
Phone: 705-878-1713
Email: elmtreefarms@i-zoom.net
Jennie Mutch
Term Expires 2025
523 Earnscliff Road
Vernon, PEI, C0A 2E0
Phone: 902-388-1613
Email: jenniemutch@gmail.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