Lassies
The women’s auxiliary of ASA
ABOUT THE LASSIES
The National Shorthorn Lassies serves as the women’s auxiliary of the American Shorthorn Association. Officially organized in 1956, Lassies encourage and extend the influence of Shorthorn Breeding, promote the interest of its membership, stimulate greater activity, and cultivate closer relationships. The Lassies also arrange exhibits at national shows, present awards, publicize the breed provide reception committees, and conduct activities that pertain to the National Queen contest and other promotional activities.
For information on Lassie History and Costume – click here.
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National Shorthorn Lassie Constitution & By-Laws
National Lassie Membership Form
Lassie Board
President: Jacalyn Meisner, Illinois
VP: Hannah Olsen, Wisconsin
Treasurer: Pam Dressen, Minnesota
Secretary: Sydney Miller, Michigan
Queen Coordinator: Christina Wenderski, Illinois and Brianna Duerre, South Dakota
Publicity: Kaila Williams, Oklahoma
Lassie Meeting Minutes
2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
2023 Annual Meeting Minutes
2022 Annual Meeting Minutes
2021 Annual Meeting Minutes
2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
2019 Annual Meeting Minutes
2018 Annual Meeting Minutes
2018 NAILE Meeting Minutes
2017 Annual Meeting Minutes
2016 NJSS Meeting Minutes
2012 Annual Meeting Minutes
2012 Board Meeting Minutes
National Lassie Handbook
National Lassie Queen Application Form
Lassie Outfit Info
| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| National Lassie Queen | Alternate National Lassie Queen | ||
| 1956 | Ann Hertzler Bullock, Missouri | ||
| 1957 | Lois Evins Baker, Tennessee | ||
| 1958 | Joanne Mackey Bell, Missouri | Deloris Prevost, Mississippi | |
| 1959 | Carol McCormack McDonald, Texas | Peggy McGuire, Illinois | |
| 1960 | Diane Burke Holtorf, Colorado | Pamala Dale McCone, Iowa | |
| 1961 | Sue Gray Klein, Kentucky | Beverly A. Burke, Oklahoma | |
| 1962 | Kay Chaney Harris, Illinois | Bernadette Skaggs, Western Association | |
| 1963 | Jeanette C. Brock, Nebraska | Jean Turrentine, Tennessee | |
| 1964 | Florence M. Frericks, South Dakota | Bonnie Sue Baker, Indiana | |
| 1965 | Amy Jane Sigg Davis, Ohio | Linda McCoy, Michigan | |
| 1966 | Yvonne Houghton Ridder, Missouri | Nancy Coufal, Nebraska | |
| 1967 | Pat Peterson Anderson, Colorado | Teresa Gatz, Kansas | |
| 1968 | Debbie Scott Lehnert, Tennessee | Judy Freeman, Oklahoma | |
| 1969 | Joyce Harness Anderson, Missouri | Chris Davis, Illinois | |
| 1970 | Jacque Elbert Andrew, Iowa | Kathleen Kosman, Ohio | |
| 1971 | Judy Northcutt Schlinker, Texas | Karen Lambert, South Dakota | |
| 1972 | Suzanne Loseka, Nebraska | Beth Ungehener, Kansas | |
| 1973 | Pat Tavener, Ohio | Connie Houghton, Missouri | |
| 1974 | Joni Montover, Colorado | Debbie Wright, Texas | |
| 1975 | Linda Fanconi, California | Morjorie Nold, South Dakota | |
| 1976 | Rozanne Larson Kunstle, South Dakota | Spring Bakenhus, Nebraska | |
| 1977 | Kathy Payne, Illinois | Karen Franken, Kansas | |
| 1978 | Mary McLaughlin, Ohio | Kim Nold, South Dakota | |
| 1979 | Lisa McAnear Shields, Texas | Emily Adams, Iowa | |
| 1980 | Jill Ann Rush, Louisiana | Sherry Coats, Missouri | |
| 1981 | Susan Wise, Illinois | Bette Oyen, Wisconsin | |
| 1982 | Beth Haywood, Iowa | Clara McLaughlin, Ohio | |
| 1983 | Emilie Overman, Texas | Julie Garrett, Iowa | |
| 1984 | Melissa Gentry, Indiana | Janell Scritchfield, Kansas | |
| 1985 | Angie Domer, Iowa | Sharon McLaughlin, Ohio | |
| 1986 | Annette Pridday, Texas | Kelli Woods, Indiana | |
| 1987 | Kristy Rocker, Nebraska | Robin Webb, Indiana | |
| 1988 | Amy Johnson, Iowa | Tracy Hunter, Illinois | |
| 1989 | Jodi Cornell, Indiana | Sylvia Knight, Illinois | |
| 1990 | Cecilia Johnson, Nebraska | Amy Inskeep, Indiana | |
| 1991 | Aliesa Good Woods, Kansas | Heather Weicker, Missouri | |
| 1992 | Tiffany Henry, Illinois | Kari Cain, Texas | |
| 1993 | Anne Jordan, Indiana | Holly Hinderliter, Illinois | |
| 1994 | Krista Mortensen, California | Andrea Flack, Iowa | |
| 1995 | Jennifer Braman, Michigan | Dawn Mitchell, Missouri | |
| 1996 | Becky Grathwohl, Kansas | Bethany Lovaas, Minnesota | |
| 1997 | Angie Benham, Ohio | Rachel Kaehler, Minnesota | |
| 1998 | No Royalty Slected. | ||
| 1999 | Blayne Spencer, Oklahoma | Tiffany Tippin, Indiana | |
| 2000 | Melody Shields, Texas | Krista Biehl, Ohio | |
| 2001 | Jamie Brown, Oklahoma | Bethany Melroe, North Dakota | |
| 2002 | Trista Bailey, Indiana | Amanda Gipe, California | |
| 2003 | Christina (Ippensen) Wenderski, Illinois | Ann Ewald, Minnesota2004 | |
| 2004 | Brooke Bennett, California | Amanda Dostal, Nebraska | |
| 2005 | Fran Korthaus, Kentucky | Christine Sisung, Michigan | |
| 2006 | Julie White, Missouri | Rachel Johnson, Nebraska | |
| 2007 | Torie Schwartz, Indiana | Katie Mack, Minnesota | |
| 2008 | Brianna Dressen, Wisconsin | Brenda Sisung, Michigan | |
| 2009 | Stephanie Horton, Illinois | Mandy Clark, Pennsylvania | |
| 2010 | Cynthia Bunch, Ohio | Ashley Shearer, Pennsylvania | |
| 2011 | Jennifer Cox, Indiana | Randene Davis, Minnesota | |
| 2012 | Jessica McCall, Kentucky | Megan Dragstrem, Indiana | |
| 2013 | Victoria Osburn, Texas | Sydney Miller, Michigan | |
| 2014 | Darci Cash, Oklahoma | Alysa Hofstatter, Illinois | |
| 2015 | Macy Bakenhus, Nebraska | Riley Francis, Minnesota | |
| 2016 | Tejlor Strope, Nebraska | Shelby Armstrong, Texas | |
| 2017 | Callie Prochaska, Oklahoma | Hannah Olsen, Wisconsin | |
| 2018 | Emily Fry, Indiana | Faye Smith, Kansas | |
| 2019 | Desirae Logsdon, Ohio | ||
| 2020 | Desirae Logsdon, Ohio | ||
| 2021 | Harley Shelton, Texas | Sierra Betts, Ohio | |
| 2022 | Paige Wickard, Indiana | ||
| 2023 | McKenna Geeseman, Michigan | Maggie Bass, Kansas | |
| 2025 | Brianna Duerre, South Dakota | ||
| 2026 | Masyn Riggins, Illinois | Sadie Cummons, Ohio |
Lassie History
History
The National Shorthorn Lassies, a women’s auxiliary of the American Shorthorn Association, was officially organized in 1956 at the Chicago International Livestock Show in the Harvest Room of the Stock Yards Inn.
W. Henry Dilatush of Memphis, Tenn., was the “father” of the Lassie movement. As a member of the ASA Board of Directors, he presented a resolution at the 1955 annual meeting of the ASA recommending the formation of a women’s auxiliary. He suggested the name Shorthorn Lassies. Mr. Dilatush persuaded Mrs. Henry Baum of West Lebanon, Ind., to assume the responsibility of the organization. Dilatush gave the Lassies $100 check to help with establish the organization, and through letters, he persuaded others to give financial help as well. Mrs. Baum then served as the first National Shorthorn Lassie President. The 1956 International marked the original appearance of Lassie Queens at Chicago. Twelve young ladies were present. Ann Bullock of Missouri was the first National Lassie Queen that year.
Costume
Shorthorn Lassie Queens are repeatedly asked, “Just what is the meaning of what you are wearing?” The answer lies in our breed’s heritage. Since Shorthorn beef cattle originated in the British Isles and many of our valuable beef improvements were made through cattle imported directly from Scotland, the national Scottish costume was selected.
It is interesting to note that the Lassie Queen’s tartan is known as the Royal Stuart. The royal tartan, as adopted by the House of Stuart, is the official tartan for Britain’s Royal Family. There are many common misconceptions about the National Scottish dress.
One should understand:
- The KILT is officially described as a type of short pleated petticoat worn in the Highlands of Scotland.
- The TARTAN is the cloth itself. Usually woolen, it is either checkered or cross-barred with narrow bands of various colors. It is also worn in the Scottish Highlands.
- The PLAID is actually a garment worn like a shawl wrapped around the body and fastened at the left shoulder. It is worn by both sexes in Scotland in place of a cloak.