Bluefaced Leicester Union

In Leicesters, blue is finer!

Association Info

  • 2024 BLU National Show – Host Hotel and Lodging information now available

    Michigan Fiber Festival will host the 2024 BLU National Show on August 16-18 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Keep checking back for more info as it becomes available. Check out our Upcoming Events page for details on this and other BLU sponsored events. Host Hotel information: Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 1315 Westgate Dr. Kalamazoo,…

  • New Services for BLU members in the works

    The new BLU board has not let any grass grow under its feet in taking up several projects designed to enhance members’ interactions with the organization, particularly online. After several meetings, it became clear that members want more information regarding pedigrees, youth activities, imported bloodlines, events and more in an easily accessible format, kept current…

  • Summary of August 27th board meeting

    The BLU board met by teleconference meeting on August 27th at 7PM EDT. 5 board members were in attendance, as well the as Sect/Treas. Unable to attend due to prior commitments were Paul Genge and Kat Bierkens. The minutes of the previous meeting in April will be approved by a poll. The current balance in…

  • 2020 National Show venue sought

      The BLU board is accepting applications for show venues for the 2020 BFL National Show.   Please contact any board member to make suggestions for the venue.  There is an proposal form available which covers many of the questions, requirements, and considerations to be made when choosing a site for the show.   It should be…

  • Summary of the January 17th BLU board meeting

    The BLU board met by teleconference meeting on January 17th at 7PM EST. All board members were in attendance, as well the as Sect/Treas. Incoming President Katie Sullivan (VT) welcomed new board member Paul Genge (WA). During the meeting, the board voted to appoint Margie Smith (PA) to the board seat vacated when Katie took…

  • Year End Financial Statements

    BLU is in a good financial position.   The board is pleased to be able to continue spending on advertising and promotion of the breed, as well as working to encourage youth participation in our organization. 2018DecBalSht 2018DecYTDP&L

  • 2019 Dues

    It is time for 2019 dues to be paid.  Please complete a work order, make out the check to BLU, and mail it to ASR at the address posted on our website.  You can also print a copy of the work order there.   It’s important to pay your dues within the 60 day grace period…

  • 2018 Election Results

    The BLU board election is completed. Our incoming President is Katie Sullivan of Vermont, beginning her term on January 1st. Elected to his first term on the board is Paul Genge (Washington): and re-elected to the board are Margaret VanCamp (Michigan) and Kat Bierkens of Oregon. Please join me in congratulating them. A heartfelt thank…

  • Candidate Statements for 2018 election

    Ballots will be mailed out  the 1st week of November, and are due back to the election chairperson by December 1st. Ballots will be mailed to all active members as of October 1st. Here are the candidates: CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT Katie Sullivan Cloverworks Farm Albany, VT Hi, my name is Katie Sullivan and I live…

  • BLU board encourages NSIP use

    In this presentation, BLU board member Meredith Myers-Null explains the plan and points out its possible uses in selecting breeding stock in your BFL flock.   BLU encourages you to look into this program, and see if it is right for you. NSIP National Sheep Improvement Program