Junior Corner
Lexi ajsa Wetzel president
juniorshorthorn.com
Wow, how can three years be done already? It is hard to believe that three years are over just like that. As I turn the page to the next chapter in my life, I can’t help but recall how I have gotten here. My family doesn’t have as deep of roots or as long of a history in the Shorthorn breed as so many others. When we went to our first junior nationals nine years ago it was supposed to be a one-time thing. However, as others’ stories have been written similarly, so goes my family’s and over the course of the last 9 years, we haven’t missed one since. The reason: because of the incredible people within the breed that has become a family. Why did I run for the Junior Board? Sitting in those Youth Conferences as a young junior gave me the urge to run for the junior board in the first place. That and a little convincing from my family and friends. Those who’ve worn the red jacket before me, were and continue to be some of the best role models, who have had a huge impact on me and so many others. When I final decided to go for it and run for the board, it was because I wanted to give back to the breed that has given me so much. Frankly, in the
last three years, the amazing youth of the breed have made a greater impact on me than I could ever make on them. Even though my time on the junior board has come to an end, as I reminisce on the numerous memories and friendships made, I couldn’t be more thankful. Thank you, to the amazing youth that have made every trip, show, and event worthwhile. I couldn’t be more confident in saying that the future of the breed is in good hands. Thank you, to all the breeders, sponsors, donors, and families. It doesn’t get said enough – we truly wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the endless support. Thank you, to my family, friends, and those that have become family. I truly couldn’t have done it without you. Lastly, thank you to the entire Shorthorn breed and all those involved for making these three years some of my best. I’ve learned so much over the last three years and seen so many things that I thought wouldn’t be possible happen. As we continue to improve our breed and association, I’ll leave you with a final thought: “Without challenge, there is no change.” Go out and be the change! =
Tentative Schedule July 26-29, Canyon, Texas
July 26 2:00 p.m. All attendees must arrive in Amarillo July 27 - West Texas A&M Campus Day Topics: Beef Harvest 101 :: Beef Fabrication and Marketing 101 Beef Quality and Palability 101 :: Marketing Claims and Consumer Perception Career/Professional Development :: Leadership July 28 - Travel Day Visit Cactus Feedyards philanthropy project Evening Activity July 29 All attendees head home
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Junior Board President :: Lexi Wetzel Vice President :: Gabriella Leone Secretary :: Allyssa Obrecht Public Relations :: Korbin Collins Director :: Kendall Nelson Director :: Tayler Bacon Director :: Faye Smith Director :: Miller Smith Director :: Colton Hulsey
Upcoming Junior Nationals 2021 • Louisville, KY June 20-26, 2021
2022 • Kansas City, MO 2023 • Des Moines, IA 2024 • TBA * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *
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Words of Advice
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Onto the Next Chapter
“Without challenge, there is no change.”
