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DTHE NEWSLETTERIR OF ETHE NATIONALCT JUNIORI ANGUS ASSOCIATIONNS 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2997 816-383-551100 • www.angus.org/njaa • [email protected] Spring 2013 A World of Opportunity “It’s a French kiss, Italian ice, Spanish moss in the moonlight. Just another American Saturday night…”

e are all connected through international trade, and Brad Paisley’s lyrics reflect the reality of our world. W The agriculture industry is no exception. As producers in the United States, we might not realize the agriculture potential of other countries. For example, take the top beef-producing and consuming countries: U.S., Brazil, EU-27, China and India. Do any of these countries surprise you with their rankings?

Top Beef Top Beef Consuming Countries Producing Countries

United States United States

Brazil Brazil

EU-27 EU-27

China China

Argentina India

But, what you don’t see in that list is the production methods the country provides. A student can only learn so much from a list or a textbook, and the opportunity to study abroad and visit another country provides a perspective unlike anything else. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 2 • DIRECTIONS • Spring 2013 • NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION Chairperson’s Perspective:

o and so likes a photo.” cook, build a raft, get a job, visit the or possibly both; but for the most part I do not In today’s instantaneous sick, study your lessons and after find those of us raised in agriculture to be lazy, ‘worldS we are driven by imagery. you’ve finished, read a book. Your bored or unmotivated as many of our more When we login to Facebook, we town does not owe you recreational urban counterparts are often accused. are craving the “good stuff.” But facilities and your parents do not That’s why it was not the first part of the what is considered the “good stuff” owe you fun. The world does not passage that struck me so hard, but the last few as a Facebook user scrolls through owe you a living; you owe the world lines that I doubt I will ever forget. the “our daddy will get us a puppy something. You owe it your time, energy, and “You are important and you are needed. It’s if we get a million ‘likes’” pictures, or the self- talent so that no one will be at war, in sickness too late to sit around and wait for somebody to portraits of a friend back home? and lonely again. do something, someday. Someday is now and that The Facebook post that stopped me was In other words grow up, stop being a somebody is you.” much different, and why I stopped to read it is crybaby, get out of your dream world and We can all take something from the last still a mystery. It was a picture of a newspaper develop a backbone, not a wishbone. Start couple of sentences of the judge’s advice. article – liked by a friend, which was also shared behaving like a responsible person. You are Go out and use your skills, talents and make by a friend of a friend, and had from there been important and you are needed. It’s too late the world a better place. We can all be that uploaded by that friend’s friend. Confused yet? to sit around and wait for somebody to do somebody that does something. The caption was simple: “Words for something, someday. Someday is now and that So after your daily chores and homework, teenagers,” and shared one judge’s sentencing to somebody is you.” do something extra. Because, that little extra teenagers who thought they had nowhere to go, Generally, I do not consider myself or my activity will take you far. and nothing to do. fellow National Junior Angus Association So what are you waiting for? Go do it! The judge said, “My answer is this: go home, (NJAA) members to be regular, run-of-the-mill — by JanLee Rowett mow the lawn, wash the windows, learn to young people. Maybe I am biased, delusional, Need Advice, Ask NJAA Board Members! Last year, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Some of the possible workshops are: developed a program called Green Coats Coast to Coast. • CAB Overview • Showring Etiquette The purpose of this program is to help improve state junior • Junior Officer Training • Bronze Silver and Gold associations. Green Coats Coast to Coast allows state • Teambuilding Awards associations to request a junior board member to attend a local • NJAS Contest Preparation • Scholarship Opportunities event. This event could be a field day, state meeting or any • Membership Recruitment other event that your state might host. As a junior board, we are excited about Green Coats Coast to Again, these are just a few ideas to get your brain rolling. If Coast and the benefits it will have on each state association. you have a different request other than one of the topics listed Each state association has different above, please feel free to share with us. We want to cater strengths and weaknesses. We want to your association’s needs, to help your juniors grow and to help you utilize the strengths you become successful leaders. already have, and help improve the For more information, or to inquire about a potential areas that may not be as strong. This workshop please contact the Junior Activities Department at year we have trips planned to visit 816-383-5100. Wisconsin and Indiana state associations! — by Lucas Nord

NJAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TERMS UP IN 2013 TERMS UP IN 2014 JANLEE ROWETT, Tennessee, chairperson, [email protected] JACY ALSUP, Arkansas, [email protected] SALLY YON, South Carolina, vice chairperson, [email protected] MAGGIE JASPER, Kentucky, [email protected] JENNIFER EWING, Illinois, comunications director, [email protected] DANIEL MCFARLAND, Louisiana, [email protected] MEGAN AHEARN, Texas, Foundation director, [email protected] LUKE NORD, Minnesota, [email protected] KELLI RETALLICK, Wisconsin, leadership director, [email protected] JENA WAGNER, Montana, [email protected] MEGHAN BLYTHE, Kansas, membership director, [email protected] PAIGE WALLACE, Missouri, [email protected] NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION • Spring 2013 • DIRECTIONS • 3 Win at Everything

It’s not how you win, but it’s how you prepare yourself that makes you a winner. Everyone wants to win and be successful in everything they do, but may not take the first place prize or be awarded with the purple banner. However, do you know that when you do your best and reach your personal goal, you’re a winner! Why? Because winners win and losers lose! To achieve the tasks you set out to accomplish, understand that you can learn from failure so never give up. And if you continue to meet the goals you set, you are a winner in your own way. Here are a few reasons of why winners win and losers lose:

Why Winners Win? Why Losers Lose 3Pro-active 5 Re-active 3Vision 5 Lack initiative 3Encourage others 5 Criticize others 3Learn from their mistakes and other’s mistakes 5 Makes the same mistakes over and over again 3Make things happen 5 Let things happen Robin’s Report Robin’s 3Take responsibility 5 Blame others 3Fail numerous times until they succeed 5 Fail once and quit 3Face fears 5 Escape fears 3Smile 5 Frown

Who do you want to be today? Grab the bull by the horns (not literally) and be a winner in everything you do! — by Robin R. Ruff

That evening, LEAD participants will board the Steamboat Natchez for dinner and dancing as they cruise down the mighty Mississippi river. Before departing on Sunday, junior members will participate in industry and personal development workshops put on by the junior Board and professional speaker, Amy Gallimore. The weekend will also be filled with retiring thoughts and friendly competition. Plan to live it up with the NJAA in New Orleans. It is sure to be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Early registration deadline is June 15; ardi Gras, swamp people, and the French Quarter await don’t wait as spots will fill up fast! junior members in New Orleans, La. The National Junior Angus AssociationM (NJAA) Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Testimonials from 2012 Conference is set for Aug. 1-4, 2013. The “Cajun Livin’ Angus Leadin,” For Michael Cropp one of his most memorable moments form LEAD themed conference is a four-day event held in New Orleans, La. 2012 was the hypnotist, he says, “Singing ‘Call Me Maybe’ in front of The weekend is full of surprises, fellowship and Angus cattle, and the everyone while under hypnosis was definitely a highlight for me.” National Junior Angus Board of Directors has been working diligently to make LEAD one of the best events of the summer. Keegan Cassady says the best moment at LEAD for her was at the The conference kicks-off Thursday with inspirational speaker, Eddie dance, “It was a great ice breaker and I met so many new people. I Slowikowski, with the fun continuing Friday with a cultural experience, definitely want to go every year now!” allowing junior members visit Mardi Gras world, the World Was II museum and tasting Cajun at the infamous Jackson Square and French Jackson Wingert says, “My favorite thing had to be meeting and Quarter. After lunch, the day continues in the neighboring state of making new friends.” Mississippi at the 7L Angus Farm. Saturday morning, junior members gear up for an adventure with a Justin Ruggles says his favorite part about LEAD is “The great friends personally guided swamp tour, while taking in the Louisiana’s sugar cane that are made there. They are friends that will last a lifetime.” history at the Evergreen Plantation. The Evergreen Plantation is home to — by Kelli Retallick Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. 4 • DIRECTIONS • Spring 2013 • NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

A World of Opportunity CONTINUED FROM COVER Most universities provide students with the chance to travel at lower costs. Through programs in college, many of our junior Board members have traveled Left: Jennifer Ewing stops at a feedlot in the Neth- internationally. Visit the university career erlands while on her tour services to find more information, or talk of European agriculture. with a junior Board member and ask their advice on where to travel. Below: Meghan Blythe Six current junior members have or poses at the Great Wall of China. will travel to a different part of the country while attending college: Below left: Jacy Alsup Jennifer Ewing spent weeks touring takes a break on her visit European agriculture. to Costa Rica Jacy Alsup visited Costa Rica. Meghan Blythe travelled to China and Brazil to study international agriculture. JanLee Rowlett, Paige Wallace and Jacy Alsup will travel to South Africa this summer. A world of trade is a world of opportunity. Where will you travel? — by Meghan Blythe

Junior Herdsman of the Year Another aspect of the Junior Herdsman of the Year includes The Junior Herdsman of the Year award was created to honor the ability or the junior to work with customers and an outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member fellow junior members to help prepare their who displays a strong work ethic, dedication to animals for exhibition. All junior members who his/her animals, and possesses the skills to exhibit cattle at the NJAS are eligible to vote for prepare their cattle for exhibition to the best the Junior Herdsman of the Year award. Make of their ability. A change made by the NJAA sure to keep an eye out for an outstanding Board of Directors allows individuals who are individual during the week of NJAS for someone in their last year of eligibility as a member who exhibits the qualities of an ideal junior an opportunity to be recognized for their herdsman. dedication and hard work. — by Daniel McFarland NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION • Spring 2013 • DIRECTIONS • 5 Success Is Sweeter With Friends he American Angus Auxiliary presents the prestigious Janet Castle Crystal Award to the top boy Tand the top girl who have the highest combined scores of all individual and team contests the week of the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) each summer. It just so happened that this year, two best friends from Arkansas got to share this special moment together as they realized all of their hard work and long hours of preparation had truly paid off. While Katy and Will were super busy the week of NJAS with the many contests, showing cattle and representing their state as delegates, you could always find them smiling, playing jokes on other juniors and having the time of their lives. The American Angus Auxiliary presents a Janet Castle Crystal Award to the top Katy Tunstill, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Top Girl boy and top girl in contest performance. Pictured are (from left) Anne Lampe, American Angus Auxiliary president; Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark., top girl; 1. How did you prepare for all the various contests during the week Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove, Ark., top boy; and Cathy Watkins, American Angus of NJAS? Auxiliary Crystal Award chairwoman, presenting. Most of the contests that I entered were team events. Luckily for me, Will Pohlman and I were on all of the same teams together. 3. Was it your goal to win the Crystal Award or were you surprised? Therefore, we were able to study for quiz bowl, cook-off and team After winning it last year, I definitely had my eyes on a repeat sales together. win. This year was so much better, though, because I won it with 2. What was your favorite contest you participated in? my best friend! My favorite contest was the Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off 4. What advice would you give to other juniors who have hopes of because Will and I always have a blast working together on our skit achieving this success? and picking out our recipes! My advice is to push your limits and participate in activities that 3. Was it your goal to win the Crystal Award or were you surprised? may challenge you. Win or lose, you will learn something new and Honestly, it was a huge shock to me! I love getting to do all of the improve for next year. team and individual contests, but I never thought I would actually 5. How did you start getting involved in the NJAS outside of the win it. I have always wanted to win and worked really hard on the show ring? contests I was in, but I didn't think I entered enough contests to I started participating in activities outside of the ring at the state be in the running. However, I placed high in the contests that I level. The contests there were super relaxed and fun and I liked participated in. them from the start! 4. What advice would you give to other juniors who have hopes of — by Jacy Alsup achieving this success? I would advise juniors to be very prepared before the week of NJAS. However, don't work so hard that it takes the fun out of your contests. Pick individual and team contests that YOU are interested and by the way… in and focus on them. Above all, have fun with your contests and teammates! Membership Survey NJAA Board Candidates 5. How did you start getting involved in the NJAS outside of the Please fill out the NJAA Please note that your showring? Membership Survey found application is due to the Early on, I always entered contests that were done and mailed online at www.njaa.info. American Angus Association in before NJAS. As I got older, I became more interested in team office on June 1. events, and from there I began entering in a variety of contests. NJAS Please note that NJAS 2013 LEAD Conference Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Top Boy entries and ownership must Sign up early and save be sent to the American money! Please note that after 1. How did you prepare for all the contests during the week of NJAS? Angus Association by May 15 June 15 the rate increases on A lot of work went into preparing for the contests. Speeches were (postmark date). registration fees for junior practiced and skit ideas were thrown around for weeks. But a lot of members attending LEAD. it we flew by the seat of our pants, especially the cook-off, and just Please remember that space had fun! Angus Ambassador Applications are due to the is limited. 2. What was your favorite contest you participated in? American Angus Association My favorite contest was the Cook-Off for sure. I’ll never forget on June 15. “Brad and Carrie” and asking for Garrett Knebel’s signature during the skit. 6 • DIRECTIONS • Spring 2012 • NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Don’t Miss This! Kansas City Beyond NJAS

hile in Kansas City, Mo., for the 2013 National Junior Angus Show you are sure to be surrounded by great people and equally great Angus cattle. But what else is around Wyou? As one of “America’s Top 10 Most Underrated Cities” (Yahoo! Travel), Kansas City is laden with history and entertainment despite popular belief. Take a look at some of the pictures of the interesting places in the Kansas City area. Can you guess which places these are? Visit the National Junior Angus Association Facebook to view the correct answers. The NJAA Facebook page will also post more interesting places to visit in Missouri. Take a Guess, Then Take a Trip!

Right: With 2,000 pieces of jewelry made out of this strange material, Leila’s

______Museum is TOURISM DIVISION OF MISSOURI COURTESY PHOTOS the only one of its kind in Above: Located in the heart of downtown, The North America, and pos- ______Museum is the first in sibly the world. It is sure the country devoted exclusively to this specific to be “locks” of fun. music genre.

Get A Head Start for the Summer Even though the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) seems so If movies aren’t really you’re thing, then try out the graphic long away, there are many contests that you can get a head start design contest! You can try your hand at creating the on now. Then you can work in your show barn all day, and not flyers you see around the showring at cattle shows and have to worry about getting these sent in prior to the deadline. in magazines. Topics vary by age group, so check that Not into writing? Don’t worry! There’s a contest for every interest. out the NJAA website to find contest criteria for your age category. If you love watching super bowl commercials, I’m sure you’ll Are you one of those juniors who you never see without a love the video contest. This year’s topic for all age camera in your hand? Try out the photography contest! divisions is to produce a commercial that promotes the There are categories for all sorts of cattle, ranch and National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). With all of landscape photos. If that wasn’t enough, you could also the wonderful opportunities out there, I’m sure everyone will find see one of your photos in the Angus Journal if you’re a winner. great inspiration for their videos. If being a journalist is more your style, try out the writing NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION • Spring 2012 • DIRECTIONS • 7

Kansas City Beyond NJAS B. JOHNSON ERIC BY PHOTO Panoramic view taken from the hill by the Liberty Tower WWI Memorial

Founded in 1910, this now $4.1 billion business is still owned by members of the founding Hall family. With cards sold in 100 different countries, chances are you’ve received a ______Card (this photo was taken at

PHOTOS COURTESY MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM DIVISION OF MISSOURI COURTESY PHOTOS their Vistor's Center). The ______Memorial is the only national monument exclusively dedicated to Word War I. These words can be found inscribed on the main tower: “In honor of those who served in the world war in defense of liberty Answers to be posted on NJAA Facebook page. and our country.” — by Maggie Jasper

contest. The goal of the contest is to write like you the public speaking contest! For are being published in the Angus Journal or a state the prepared division, beef magazine. Each age group has a different topic, you need to send in your so visit the NJAA website and find out. outline by May 15, but If you’re in the junior division, you can also compete in the getting your speech completely poster contest. There are three different categories written now will get you a great that you can compete in, so pull out your markers head start when summer starts. and get creative. Being a member of the NJAA If you’re in the intermediate or senior division, check out the gives you amazing opportunities, so take advantage career development contest. Create your resume and of as many as you can. Check out the NJAA website or your green interview for a job or scholarship depending on your book to find out the details and deadlines of all of the contests. age category. Every mock interview you can do really Your advisors are always a great resource as well. Have fun makes all the difference in the future. preparing for the contests and good luck! If you dream of speaking to the masses one day, check out — by Jennifer Ewing 8 • DIRECTIONS • Spring 2013 • NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION State More than a NJAA Member Not only is Emma Jumper an came when she was able to travel the outstanding representive of the Angus nation when her mother served as the Spotlight breed, but she also represents the National FFA Alumni President. beef industry as a whole as a National Emma says, “I knew, even as a little Northwest Junior Beef Ambassador. girl, that I wanted In addition, Emma to be an agricultural Angus Association is continuing ambassador, in some her education at capacity." Mississippi State, Through the years, s a national association, the NJAA majoring in Business Emma says she welcomes members from across the Administration- has given and received countryA to learn leadership skills and create Marketing and some great advice, but friendships that last a lifetime. One region Finance with a she says the best of the country has certainly taken a hold of concentration advice she has been many NJAA opportunities each year and has in International given is: “Don’t forget continuously provided juniors with outstanding Business and the your work boots. All leadership qualities. As one of the most up-and- language Chinese. things are possible, all coming organizations, this article highlights the Jumper, Paragould, goals are attainable, Northwest Junior Angus Association (NWJAA), Ark., is the daughter all dreams have the its membership and the events they attend. of Tommy and Pam potential to come true The NWJAA began about 25 years ago Jumper and says her passion for if you earnestly seek the will for your and has more than 75 members. This year’s agriculture began at an early age life and pull on your work boots. current officers for the NWJAA are: President working on the ranch with her older Everyday isn’a custom, ostrich-leather, Shane Kerner, Vice President Matt Malson brother, Isaac. And, that “Invaluable flashy show boot kind of day; there will and Secretary Kyle Bratton – all from Idaho. lessons have been learned on the be challenges and trials to work Its junior members work in conjunction with ranch, taught by every member of the through. That’s where true character the Western States Auxiliary (WSA) and adult crew at Rock Creek Angus.” develops. Life was never promised to associations to organize the Western National From her humble attitude her be easy, but it will always be worth it. Angus Futurity (WNAF) in Reno, Nev., each father instilled in her, to the cooking Find what you love and what you’re April. The WSA and adult association support skills her mother taught, Emma’s passionate about, and then aim to junior members in the 7 western states through preparation to achieve National Beef wake up every morning with a plan to providing awards to county fairs and shows Ambassador has been a lifetime make a difference.” throughout the region. course. If you would like to know more or If you’ve attended the National Junior In high school, she was involved follow the National Beef Ambassador Angus Show (NJAS) or the National Western with FFA and served three terms as Team, check out there Facebook page Stock Show (NWSS), you’ve likely seen poised chapter president and participated in and twitter (@beefambassador). ladies wearing the intricate leather sash and public speaking and livestock judging What imprints will your work boots sparkling crown. The Western States Angus career developments events. Her first leave? Queen is one of the prestigious achievements a experience with an ambassador for — by JenaLee Wagner NWJAA junior can claim. The contest is open agriculture and agriculture education to any reigning queen from the respective 7 western states. Once chosen, the Western States Queen will attend as many events in the region as she can. These events include multiple shows scholarships, personal achievement and goals, sales, extemporaneous and prepared speaking, in Idaho and Oregon, as well as the NJAS and and much more. Without a doubt, if you as well as photography and posters. NWSS. This dedicated young lady is crowned have hopes of royalty in your future this is a While the western states are often unable after submitting an application, resume and workshop you could benefit from! to attend every NJAA event throughout the year photo to a judging panel, and participating in The 2013 Northwest Preview Junior due to long travel distances, this association an interview. Angus Show will be held June 19-21 in Prinville, has had continuous representation at many This year, the Queen Coordinator Ore. This is the annual meeting place for the LEAD Conferences, NJAS and Raising the Bar Michelle Malson is offering a Queen’s NWJAA. This event brings a high quality conferences. When it comes to being dedicated workshop at the WNAF in Reno, Nev. Angus cattle show, as well as an impressive and giving their all to the Angus breed and its This opportunity will be open to all ladies showmanship contest. The junior fun night youth, the Northwest Junior Angus Association interested in competing for the esteemed will involve juniors working with NJAA Board has some of the best juniors and parents around! title of Western States Angus Queen in the Members to prepare for the NJAS. In a relaxed Special thanks to Carla and Michelle future. The workshop will include discussion and fun environment, western states juniors will Malson for their information and help. over leadership skills, application processes, work with board members in areas such team — by Megan Ahearn NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION • Spring 2013 • DIRECTIONS • 9 You Can Help Fight Hunger National Junior Angus Show food drive to benefit Kansas City food bank

ngus juniors will team up with people in 26 counties in both Missouri and will provide help to people who need it most. Harvesters, Kansas City’s regional food Kansas. More than half of those people are Look for more information about bank,A during the 2013 children and the elderly Harvesters’ most-needed items that you can National Junior Angus Show that are served through donate and how your state can participate at (NJAS) by participating in emergency food pantries, soup www.njas.info. a food drive to help feed kitchens, homeless shelters, As you pack the trailer to come to Kansas families and individuals in children’s homes, homes for City this summer, please remember to include the Kansas City area. the mentally disabled and a bag of canned or boxed goods for this great “We’re excited and very shelters for battered persons. cause. Together we can all make a difference! proud to offer the help of Your contributions before and Angus juniors from across during the 2013 National Junior Angus Show the country to donate food and raise money for Harvesters,” said Kathryn Coon, 2013 NJAS junior co-chair from Bethel, Mo. “This Past Iowa Junior community service project means even more to us as beef producers and agriculturalists, as we know how important it is to provide safe Takes on New Angus Internship and wholesome food for those in need. We’re Every summer, the American Angus my NJAA career,” Duckett says. Her hoping every state will put their best effort Association offers multiple internships parents, Todd and Bonnie, manage behind this project and join the Missouri for youth interested in gaining Laudmere Farms, owned by the late juniors in the fight against hunger.” experience in a breed association. Oliver Hanson and his two sons, Ron The food drive will have two phases — a This spring was the first time the new, and Tom. virtual food drive and a canned/boxed food extended internship with the Junior January 7th marked the start of drive. The virtual food drive component Activities department been offered. Duckett’s new adventure in St. Joseph, will be administered through a customized “With the number Mo. Duckett is responsible website, which will be available May 1, 2013, of programs offered for coordinating NJAA events at www.2013njas.harvesters.org. States to our youth, there throughout the spring semester. can log on and donate money towards the was a need to have Her tasks include daily in-office purchase of meals for Harvesters. Each dollar more support in tasks, processing entries for donated equals five meals the food bank can junior activities,” says shows, and preparation for provide. The virtual food drive will be open Robin Ruff, director of NJAA sponsored conferences. for donations until noon CST on Wednesday, junior activities. “This She will also be responsible for July 10, 2013. The states that provide the internship gives one maintaining the NJAA website, most meals in the virtual food drive will be college level student Directions newsletter, and other recognized at the awards event at the show that the opportunity to have programs available to the NJAA evening. greater responsibility in the programs membership. Duckett’s internship will In the second phase, exhibitors can they might already be familiar with.” conclude in August. donate canned and boxed foods during the A past junior, Bryanne Duckett of “I am excited to meet new people National Junior Angus Show, as each state will New Liberty, Iowa, was chosen for the and learn what goes on behind the drop canned and boxed goods into Harvesters position: “I wasn’t ready to end my scenes at the Association,” Duckett donation barrels when they enter the ring involvement with the juniors and the says. She’s also looking forward to during opening ceremonies. Our goal for the Association,” says Duckett. “I was assisting the juniors in making their week is to fill up a Harvesters truck by the looking for any way possible to stay NJAA career as exciting and enjoyable end of the show, which can be taken back to involved with the juniors at a national as possible. their warehouse and distributed through the level.” When asked about what advice she Harvesters network. While the internship doesn’t require has for those applying for internships It’s sometimes difficult to believe that previous Angus involvement, Duckett in the future, Duckett says: “Try to find hunger exists in our world. Most people has been showing for years. Her show internship opportunities that you think think of hunger in terms of famine and ring experience began when she was 7 would be your dream career or a future mass starvation — terrible tragedies, but not years old and quickly developed into a job you wish for. Doing this will either something that affects people every day in passion for the breed. further your curiosity in the career or our own communities. Each week Harvesters’ “Denver, Colo., was my first NJAS, help you decide that isn’t what you works with more than 620 nonprofit agencies and I attended every year but one in desire.” to provide assistance to more than 60,000 — by Paige Wallace 10 • DIRECTIONS • Spring 2013 • NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION Where are they now? wo years wearing an NJAA green coat are some that have, and will change many to you for the first time and how special that lives. The time flies by, and your term is done before you know it. As a junior board member, made you feel. Always remember that feeling – Tyou are the face of the NJAA for two years and then someone replaces you. Our organization would because that is the very reason you wanted to not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of former board members. Let’s catch wear your own green jacket. up with a few that had a huge impact on Angus youth and still do to this day in some way. Lacey Anne Robinson Justin Brosey Kristen Oaks Years served on the NJAB: 2001-2003 Years served on the NJAB: 2006-2008 Years served on the NJAB: 2005-2007 Current Career Current career description: Current career description: Description: For past four years I’ve taught 2nd grade Every week, I get the chance to tell the First year at Fairless Elementary in Navarre, Ohio. I story of Louisiana’s farmers and ranchers as a student at Kansas am currently finishing a dual master’s degree reporter for This Week in Louisiana Agriculture State University in Education – a 30 minute, weekly news program focused on College of Leadership agriculture and consumer issues in the state. I also Veterinary Administration host my own segment each week, The Ag Minute! Medicine. My and Curriculum Current Angus involvement: past employment Development. I try to include NJAA and Angus stories in was with the I believe my our news program as much as my producer will American involvement in allow! Every now and then, I can sneak some Simmental the NJAA led me time off to visit a show and grab a story out of Association as to understand it… as long as I can relate it back to Louisiana a Field Representative and Youth Programs the passion I have Agriculture! Coordinator from 2005-2011. for teaching and interacting with Most valuable thing NJAA taught you: Current Angus Involvement: youth of all ages. To appreciate and value the differences in Last spring, my Dad brought some of others. Traveling and showing cattle across the the foundation Angus cows from our herd Current Angus involvement: country allowed back home in Missouri out to me in Kansas. I am still very active in my family’s Angus me to meet We are selling a small group of bulls in a sale operation, Brosey Cattle Company. Even people from all this February, some of which are sons of those though I live away from my family’s farm, I am walks of life. I original cows. It is incredibly rewarding to finally still a huge part of marketing our show heifers realized that be in a position to manage those cattle on a daily and making breeding decisions. We focus on people outside basis and continue building on the legacy of my raising and selling quality Angus show heifers. of Louisiana father and grandfather’s breeding program. I also continue to assist Stertzbach Cattle not only spoke Company at shows from time to time. Most Valuable Thing NJAA taught you: different than That the true value in these events and Most valuable thing NJAA taught me: I did, but they competitions that bring us together isn’t found The NJAA taught me that having a also enjoyed in personal accomplishments and accolades, quality work ethic will benefit you significantly different foods, a deeper satisfaction is felt in those moments in life. No matter what avenues you choose different hobbies, when you realize you helped someone else for yourself in life after leaving the NJAA different views on politics, different views on grow and reach their goals. This was something it is important that you put the work into a lot of things in general, and different ways I tried hard to impart upon the Junior accomplishing the aspirations you have. of accomplishing tasks and solving problems. Simmental Board. A quote that I like to live by is as follows: Interacting with so many different types of “Striving for success without hard work is like people and personalities taught me to respect Advice for current and future NJAB: trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” others opinions and it broadened my viewpoint Now more than ever you have the – David Bly. This lesson has helped me so that I could learn to see the beauty in all of capability to reach out to the membership professionally as well as in my everyday life on our differences. If everyone in the world was just nationwide. Take full advantage of every the farm. like me… how boring would that be? encounter you have with members (or potential new members), one uplifting word from “a Advice for current and future NJAB: Advice for current and future NJAB: green jacket” means more than you may know. Never forget that you are there to serve To say that two years fly by, is a massive the members of the NJAA. At times you can understatement. Sleep is optional, not a get overwhelmed by all of your duties at Angus necessity… So soak up every experience, the Jenni Beck Winegarner events throughout the year. Remember to take great ones and even the ones that are not so Years served on the NJAB: 2002-04 time and interact with the junior members, much fun. Most importantly, never forget the Current Career Description: they are the reason you get to wear that jacket way you felt when you first started showing, My current job title is Political Director for in the first place. and someone wearing that green jacket talked the Mac Thornberry for Congress Committee. NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION • Spring 2013 • DIRECTIONS • 11 Delegates: Qualities of the Qualified Each year at the National Junior Angus 3. Open Minded. Delegates should Show (NJAS), ballots are distributed, approach their tasks with an open votes are cast and six individuals are mind and be willing to consider all elected to serve for two years on the of the options. They are electing National Junior Angus Board. The people who are not necessarily the process, in many ways, determines most well-known or popular around the future of the organization as its the barn, but the most qualified to leadership is elected. However, the fate be a board member. They should of the NJAA and its newly elected board keep in mind that they are electing members begins long before it comes a TEAM, so different strengths and time to vote, the speeches are given personalities are a good thing. at the annual meeting, or our group of 4. Passionate. A love for the junior members and their families invade organization and its fellow members the host state for the week we have are required. Delegates should want all been waiting for. It begins with the only the best for the future of the selection of our state delegates. NJAA and have its best interests at The two delegates chosen from each heart. I manage a federal campaign for a current state to represent them at NJAS are 5. Experienced. A good understanding member of the U.S. House of Representatives, charged with a very important task, of how the NJAA works and its Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX13). I one that involves much more than processes is a great tool for am responsible for grassroots outreach across shaking hands and getting dressed delegates to possess. Make sure a Congressional district that encompasses 41 up one evening for a good meal and your representatives have some counties across the Texas Panhandle and north entertainment. The main responsibility of experience working with current Texas. I plan campaign events, run the office, delegates is to get to know the National board members and know the ropes am in charge of the fundraising plan both here Junior Angus Board candidates and vote before they cast their votes. in the district and in Washington, DC. to elect the new six. In addition, they are 6. Friendly. Meet and greet is the name often required to understand proposed of the game. Delegates should be Current Angus Involvement: changes to the by-laws that govern comfortable talking to, and meeting, My current Angus involvement is our organization and vote either for or new people and be willing to ask limited to getting to any sale or event I can against the propositions. Above all, they good, insightful questions. and supporting the Angus Foundation when are elected to represent their home state 7. Trustworthy. Electing a delegate is possible. I like to say I’m working hard to try to and should consider the opinions of their electing your voice so choose people ensure that my husband and I have the ability fellow state association members. who you can trust your ideas and to give our kids the great Angus opportunities Though many state associations impressions with. with which my parents blessed my sister and I. have a variety of ways for electing their 8. Professional. During NJAS, and Most Valuable Thing NJAA taught you: delegation, the following are some especially the evening of the annual One of the most valuable things I good guidelines to consider when it meeting, delegates are asked to learned in the NJAA was commitment. Too comes time for you to choose your conduct themselves professionally many activities these days make it so easy to representative. and be respectful to one another as simply walk away, but both in the day to day well as the candidates. care of my projects to the other activities I Ten Qualities of a Qualified Delegate 9. Informed. Your delegates should be up to speed on the current ways of was involved in, the NJAA taught me to push 1. Responsible. Delegates will have the NJAA, but also willing to do a little through the days when it would be easy to stay lots of materials to review and research if required so that they can in bed and stay focused on my responsibilities consider prior to elections and make good decisions. Afterall, they and the goals I’d set for myself. several meetings throughout NJAS, hold the NJAA’s future in their hands. Advice for current and future NJAB: so elect two people who you know 10. Dedicated. It goes without saying My biggest advice for current board will get the job done. that your delegates should be members and NJAA members in general is to 2. Mature. Being a delegate requires dedicated to the mission and make the very most out of every opportunity making a lot of important decisions. integrity of the NJAA and hold those your afforded. There’s nothing worse than It is required to be at least 14 years values themselves. Their love for the looking back on an opportunity, no matter how old, but “age is just a number.” Elect organization will make them a more big or small, and wishing you’d have put more of two people who are “wise beyond than qualified elector and it should yourself into it when you had the chance. Give their years” and will take their duties hold true. everything you do all that you have every day. seriously. — by JanLee Rowlett — by Sally Yon Nonprofit Org. 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Important Dates and Deadlines for Juniors APRIL 2013 3-5 Raising the Bar at Virginia 23-26 Atlantic National Junior 15 LEAD registrations due 12-14 Raising the Bar at Kansas Tech – Blacksburg, VA Angus Show, Timonium, (early registration deadline) State University – Manhattan, 15 Ownership deadline Md. 19-21 Northwest Regional Preview KS American Angus JUNE 2013 Junior Angus Show, Oregon 15 Ownership and entry Breeders Futurity Junior 1 NJAA Board Candidates 21-23 Eastern Regional, deadline for the Atlantic Angus Show information due Harrisonburg, Va. National Junior Angus Show 15 Ownership & Entry deadline 1 Deadline for submitting JULY 2013 19-21 Western Regional, Reno, Nev. Eastern Regional Junior names of state delegates and 5-11 National Junior Angus Show, Angus Show showmanship contestants for MAY 2013 Kansas City, Mo. 15 Ownership & Entry deadline NJAA elections 1 Deadline for Gold Award 15 LEAD registrations deadline National Junior Angus Show 14-16 The American Breeders’ applications (if not already full) 15 Entry deadline for NJAA Futurity Junior Preview 1 Outstanding Leadership Creative Writing, NJAA/ Show, Louisville, Ky. AUGUST 2013 Award applications due AJ Photography, and NJAA 15 Angus Ambassador 1-4 LEAD Conference, New 1 Ownership & Entry deadline Graphic Design Contests Applications due Orleans, Louisiana Northwest Regional Preview 15 Entry & Recipe deadline Junior Angus Show for All-American Certified 1 CAB/NJAA scholarship Angus Beef® Cook-Off applications due 25 Deadline for NJAA Public 1 Angus Foundation Speaking Contest speech scholarship applications due outlines 3 Entry deadline for American 25 Deadline for Career Angus Breeders Futurity Development Contest Junior Angus Show Resumes

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