Junior Corner

Merideth Behrens

ajsa director

Embracing the New Year

2021 has ended and 2022 is just beginning. We all know that means, it’s time to set New Year’s resolutions. Whether it be a resolution or setting goals for yourself, it is important to have accountability and success markers along the way. I have asked some of our AJSA members from across the nation what some of their 2022 New Year Resolutions were and they said:

“I would like to write my own song and work on blowing cattle out better.” - Piper Cates, Indiana.

“I am going to practice showmanship everyday with the goal of being in the top ten at Shorthorn Jr. Nationals.” – Josie Heter, Kansas.

“I am going to work with my calves and rinse them at least once a day and twice a day when it starts getting warmer to make sure they look their best with hopes of winning a buckle this year.” - Ryder Heter, Kansas.

“I definitely want to try and keep my entire show barn clean and to try and stick to a more consistent calf washing and working schedule in the new year.” – Brandon Barr, Ohio.

“I am going to work hard with my heifers and steer in hopes of winning San Antonio and making the sale with my steer at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.” – Caitlyn Rasor, Texas.

“My new year resolutions for this year would be to have a successful senior year, calving season, and show season.” – Charlie Sutherland, Mississippi.

“I would like to be more detailed on fitting and clipping and to get better at livestock judging.” – Kadin Worthington, Oklahoma.

I would like to thank each of these members for taking the time to participate in my this survey. As a junior board we set goals and resolutions too. One of them is to provide better communication to our junior members and their families. Our junior board met this summer and we had a junior national debriefing and began to prepare for next year junior nationals. The junior board recommended and voted on the following changes to the AJSA by-laws:

Each state is allowed a maximum of two candidates running for the board each year. If more than two are interested, the state makes the selection for the two candidates who will represent that state.

Any member of the board of directors may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Director of Junior Activities. Once written notice is received by Director of Junior Activities, the member resigning must tell the Board of Directors at an in-person or virtual meeting.

Be sure to watch Facebook and the website for any changes to the junior national, coming soon!

Now for some fun! Match the AJSA Junior Board member to the resolution. 1. “My new year resolutions are to get a new family interested in the Shorthorn breed and encourage them to attend the best junior national in the beef industry!” 2. “For my new year resolution, I would like to learn a new skill!” 3. “I would like to be a better role model then I was last year!” 4. “Don’t say yes to everything! Make priorities right and I would like to make more time for myself.” 5. “For my new year resolution, I would like to spend less and save more!” 6. “My new year resolution is to read fifteen books by 2023!” 7. “My new year resolution is to meet new people and to make more friendships!” 8. “For my new year resolution, I would like to work on my time management skills!” A. Korbin Collins B. Miller Smith C. Faye Smith D. Sheridan Fox E. Colton Hulsey F. Merideth Behrens G. Xavier Ferris H. Ryan Lane

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! =

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Junior Board

President :: Korbin Collins Vice President :: Miller Smith Secretary :: Sheridan Fox Public Relations :: Faye Smith Director :: Colton Hulsey Director :: Ryan Lane Director :: Merideth Behrens Director :: Xavier Ferris

Upcoming Junior Nationals

2022 • Kansas City, MO 2023 • Des Moines, IA 2024 • TBA 2025 • TBA

* Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

“Words of Advice

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” – Melody Beattie

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