2021-2022 AGJA Board of Directors Elected

GW GW JUNIOR NEWS 2021-2022 AGJA Board of Directors Elected

The election of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors was held at the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic in Batesville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. AGJA members elected ve candidates to serve a twoyear term. e AGJA board of directors is comprised of nine AGJA members and one ex-o cio member. Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve two full terms. Directors must be 16 years of age and may not have yet reached their 20th birthday as of January 1.

Newly elected board members include Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota, daughter of Troy and Pam Forbes; Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, Nebraska, daughter of Je and Jeanne Pope; Lily Judd, Pomona, Kansas, daughter of Nick and Ginger Judd; and Sadie Morris, Batesville, Mississippi, daughter of Jason and Susan Morris. Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Nebraska, daughter of Brian and Gina Welsh, was re-elected to the board for her second term.

e board spends time following the directors’ election to elect an executive committee to serve in leadership positions for the 2021-2022 year. Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Nebraska, daughter of Scott and Raberta Starr, was elected president. Madalynn Welsh was elected to serve as vice president. Preston Dunn, St. John, Kansas, son of Brian and Carolyn Dunn, will serve as the vice president of leadership. Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Missouri, daughter of Brad and Amy Rumfelt, was elected secretary. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kansas, daughter of Robert and Charlotte Anderson, was elected treasurer. Cody Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota, son of Troy and Pam Forbes, will serve as ex-o cio.

Retiring board members of the 2020-2021 AGJA board of directors included Brooke Nowack, Bland, Missouri, daughter of Jared and Caisie Nowack; Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa, daughter of Mark and Stacy Stock; Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa, son of Greg and Dawn Cameron; and Grace Vehige, Billings, Missouri, daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige. F

American Gelbvieh Junior Association board of directors. Front row (le to right): Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Neb.; Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Neb.; Preston Dunn, St. John, Kan.; Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo.; Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan.; Cody Forbes, De Smet, S.D. Back row (le to right): Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, S.D.; Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.; Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, Neb.; Sadie Morris, Batesville, Miss.

GW GW JUNIOR CONNECTION Junior Nationals Recap

by Alexx Starr

American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) juniors and their families enjoyed a great week in Batesville, Mississippi, at the 2021 Southern Hospitality Classic, which provided nothing short of the event’s name. On behalf of the AGJA, I would like to extend a huge thank you to the Mississippi Gelbvieh Association for working tirelessly to host such an outstanding junior show and to all of our AGJA sponsors who played an important part in making sure we had a great week. In addition, the AGA sta , AGJA advisors and the junior board all worked tirelessly throughout the year to help organize and make the junior classic a special event for all of those involved.

For me, a highlight of the week was the mentor/ protege activity. It was a fun race, thanks to Madalynn Welsh, AGJA vice president of leadership development, gathering our biggest group of juniors ever. Many of our past members were also able to meet some of our new junior members and helped them throughout the week with contests and networking. Junior classic is always full of contests, and this one was no di erent. e events included: skill-a-thon, prepared speaking, judging, quiz bowl, and team tting, sponsored by Sullivan Supply. All of the contests were highly competitive, and everyone enjoyed watching the past junior board members compete in a few rounds of quiz bowl at the conclusion of that contest, as well.

Mid-week kicked o with senior showmanship, giving the younger juniors a chance to watch and learn from the seniors. e intermediate and junior competition was nothing short of outstanding. A er the competition, fun day took place on the fairgrounds. Complete with jumps, water slides, and a whole lot of mud, it was a day to remember, and the weather was perfect.

It is always nice to get away for a week, see friends, and have a little fun showing the cattle we have spent months getting ready. at said, for me, while winning the show is icing on the cake, I believe that we, as juniors, need to keep in mind just how fortunate we are to be able to participate—growing up in the Gelbvieh breed is truly like no other. is industry is something we cannot take for granted. e AGJA board of directors and AGA sta will be headed to Salina, Kansas, next year and we cannot wait to see you all there! F

Jake Renner Member & Youth Activities Coordinator 303-465-2333 • jake@gelbvieh.org Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor King sher, Okla. • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Lori Maude, Adult Advisor Hermosa, S.D. • 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com Tom Vehige, Adult Advisor Billings, Mo. • 417-772-2002 tbarscattle@gmail.com Alexx Starr, President (2018) Stapleton, Neb. • lexi.starr@icloud.com Madalynn Welsh, Vice President (2019) Franklin, Neb. • madalynn.welsh@outlook.com Preston Dunn, V.P. of Leadership (2020) St. John, Kan. • prestondunnksu@gmail.com Karley Rumfelt, Secretary (2020) Phillipsburg, Mo. • karleyrumfelt2@gmail.com Rachelle Anderson, Treasurer (2020) Jamestown, Kan. • reanderson522@gmail.com Cody Forbes, Ex-O cio (2019) De Smet, S.D. • forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com Jaycie Forbes (2021) De Smet, S.D. • jaycie.forbes2003@icloud.com Sadie Morris (2021) Batesville, Miss. • sadieemorris4@gmail.com Lily Judd (2021) Pomona, Kan. • spunkywoodlj@gmail.com Jaylea Pope (2021) Ravenna, Neb. • jdpope454@gmail.com