AGJA Spring/Summer

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26. In addition to this, don’t forget to start collecting your soda pop tabs for the AGJA community service project, because the top three states that bring in the most pounds of tabs will receive coveted State Challenge Cup points! Please, don’t hesitate to reach out to your AGJA board members or Jake Renner, AGA member and youth activities coordinator, with any questions.

On the behalf of all juniors and the AGJA board of directors, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to each one of our sponsors and supporters. Thank you to the AGA staff and AGA board of directors for all of your tireless efforts. Thank you to the parents for putting in the extra time to prepare and get your juniors to these events, especially in times like these. We couldn’t do it without you.

AGJA ROUTE 66 CLASSIC

By Brooke Nowack

As many of us know, raising cattle is like working 10 different jobs every week. Whether it be truck driver, vet, first responder, mechanic, data analyst, or salesmen, cattle producers are very busy people. It’s no wonder vacation days are almost unheard of! But for those of you who have juniors in the house… SURPRISE! School is out two months early and you get to add homeschool teacher to your resume!

On the bright side, we have junior shows just around the corner and there will be even more time to plan out contest entries! This year, Missouri is proud to host the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic in Springfield, Missouri. If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for July 5-10, because this is going to be a Classic to remember.

This year there will be a couple of scheduling changes, big contest improvements, and even a new contest to compete in! Take a look at the AGJA Events page on Gelbvieh.org to find general information and contest rules. Educational contest submissions, AGJA board applications, and ambassador portfolios should all be submitted by May

A NOTE FROM JAKE RENNER:

We here at the AGA and your AGJA board of directors promise to communicate any changes that may occur due to recent health concerns regarding COVID-19. We know each and every exhibitor planning to attend the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic has worked tirelessly on your projects be it your cattle, poster, creative writing or studying for quiz bowl. We hope you continue working toward an exciting week with us in Springfield. Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this event at 303-465-2333 or jake@gelbvieh.org

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SCHOLARSHIPS:

Each year, AGJA members who are graduating high school or attending college are encouraged to apply for scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. This year we are excited to announce that $5,500 will be awarded to active junior members though American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) scholarships. Funding for these scholarships is provided by generous donations to the AGF from current AGA members and memorials, which are in place to honor past members. Those whom contribute to the scholarship fund fully recognize the value in the AGJA program and the importance of continued education for the organization’s members. Applications are available online under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org. Scholarship must be submitted electronically to jake@gelbvieh.org or postmarked by May 26, 2020.

Winners will be announced during the banquet on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic.

BIG CHANGES COMING TO JUNIOR CLASSIC:

There are a few changes being made this year that we hope you are as excited about as we are! We take all recommendations and concerns seriously when brought to the attention of the AGJA board of directors and make decisions based on what we see best for the association and its dedicated membership. The first big change is that we will be offering division reserve awards for all female classes. We have also added a brand-new contest called Ag Podcast where members will have the opportunity to record a voice recording mirroring their favorite agricultural podcast promoting the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry! We’ve chosen to switch the fitting contest to Monday morning to allow cattle one more day to settle in before the judging contest, which has been moved to Tuesday morning. Lastly, the AGJA Ambassador program has now been altered to have one ambassador rather than a separate junior and intermediate ambassador. This position will now be available for all active junior members including the senior division. For more information on all junior classic contest and competitions please refer to the AGJA General Information and Rule handbook that is available on the Junior Classic page under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org.

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRY LEADERS:

Are you 16 years or older as of January 1, 2020, and interested in being more involved within your association? Do you have a strong work ethic and passion for developing leaders within the beef industry such as yourself? Applications are now available online for the AGJA board of directors and we hope you’ll consider running for one of the four two-year terms up for grabs! Applications must be postmarked by May 26, 2020. Voting will occur during the AGJA Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 8, at the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic. If you have any questions about what the AGJA board of directors responsibilities are, please contact Jake Renner or a current AGJA board members. Don’t wait, apply today!

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DON’T FORGET MAY 26:

2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic Entries Due Ownership Deadline Scholarship Application Postmark Deadline Creative Writing Submission Postmark Deadline Video Contest Submission Postmark Deadline Graphic Design Submission Postmark Deadline Ag Podcast Submission Postmark Deadline Ambassador Portfolio Postmark Deadline AGJA Board of Director Application Postmark Deadline Premier Breeder Application Postmark Deadline

REGIONAL SHOW NEED TO KNOW:

The AGJA Eastern Regional show to be held in Edmonton, Kentucky, May 29-31 is canceled. We want to thank the Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Association for their work putting this event together and hope to see you in 2021!

The AGJA Western Regional show will be held June 5-6, 2020 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Entries are due May 15, 2020.

Regional show forms and additional information can be found on the Regional Show page under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org.

A huge thank you to both host states for all of their hard work and dedication in organizing these shows for our membership.

AN AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE

After being elected as the American Gelbvieh Junior Association’s junior ambassador in July 2019, William Welsh, Franklin, Nebraska, has made several appearances to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

In September, William attended the Nebraska State Fair and helped with the Open Class Gelbvieh and Balancer show. During the show, William tailed in the ring, picked up manure and handed out ribbons.

In October, he headed to Kansas City for the American Royal. Not only was this William’s first time at the American Royal but his first time in Kansas City. He helped work the ring during this show.

January was by far his favorite Junior Ambassador gig. He got to attend the National Western Stock Show! Another first in William’s book! While in Denver he helped work the ring and handed out ribbons.

William’s favorite part of being a junior ambassador is meeting all of the new people and helping out wherever he is needed. Looking back, he also loves that he has gotten to go to so many new places, not only as the junior ambassador but also while going to AGJA Junior Classic. He is really looking forward to going to Springfield, Missouri, in a few months for the Route 66 Classic.

William is a fifth grader at Franklin Public Schools and his parents are Brian and Gina Welsh.

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2020 AGJA ROUTE 66 CLASSIC July 5-10, 2020 | Springfield, MO

SUNDAY, JULY 5

Day Sponsor: Missouri Army National Guard 8:00 a.m. Cattle allowed in barns 11:00 a.m. Church Service Noon Cattle must be in barns 1-3:00 p.m. Cattle/contest check- in and steer weigh-in 4:00 p.m. Mentor/Protégé Orientation 4:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 6:00 p.m. Dinner

MONDAY, JULY 6

Breakfast at hotel 7:30 a.m. Stock Show U Fitting Clinic 8:00 a.m. Stock Show U Team Fitting Contest Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Skill-a-thon 3:00 p.m. Prepared Speaking Contest 6:00 p.m. Dinner Board Candidate Interviews TBD Ambassador Interviews

TUESDAY, JULY 7

Day Sponsor: Neogen Breakfast at hotel 7:30 a.m. Judging Contest Registration 8:30 a.m. Judging Contest Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Sales Talk 4:30 p.m. Quiz Bowl Prelims 6:00 p.m. Dinner Quiz Bowl Finals

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Day Sponsor: Cedar Top Ranch Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Showmanship (Sr, Int. Jr., Pee Wee) Noon Lunch 12:45 p.m. Official AGJA Photo Wear Official Blue Polo 1:30 p.m. Golf Outing 1:30 p.m. Fun Day Activity 6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. AGJA Annual Meeting and Board Election

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Balancer Show Cow-Calf Pairs, Heifers, Bred & Owned Bull Show Noon Lunch Sullivan’s Bootcamp (30 mins after show) Dinner On your own

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Day Sponsor: Trans Ova Genetics Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Steer Show, AGJA National Gelbvieh Show, Cow-Calf Pairs, Heifers, Bred & Owned Bull Show Noon Lunch and Learn- Trans Ova Genetics 6:30 p.m. Banquet sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation 9:30 p.m. Dance

ALABAMA

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ARKANSAS

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Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin 256 Boyce Road Judsonia, Ar 72081

C: 501.278.7614 www.martincattleco.com Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

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