Junior Corner
Tayler ajsa Bacon director
juniorshorthorn.com
The Red, White and Roan Safari Set back and buckle up as we get ready to board the Shorthorn Safari in Louisville, KY. As many of you know the National Junior Shorthorn Show is the best time of year and we have many fun new contests and fundraisers for attendees this year. The NJSS was voted 2020 Best of the Barns “most enjoyable junior nationals” so what do you say we make it happen again! I don’t want to give anything away yet but one of the new fundraisers that we will have this year at junior national is very hands on (but you aren’t allowed to touch it) and will last the entire week. It is like elf on the shelf but with a twist, also have in mind a Shorthorn family you would want to prank. I don’t know about you, but the Shorthorn junior national has always
been our “vacation”. Every year a different place and theme, but always with the same Shorthorn family. This is why it is always one of my favorite times of the year. A week filled with friends, activities that advocate the great Shorthorn breed and good food (if you know me, I’m all about the food). Juniors if you are reading this article make sure you tell your parents thank you. I know I’m guilty for never saying it enough. We are so lucky to be a part of this great breed and industry. There are many life lessons that I have learned being a part of the Shorthorn breed and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I can’t wait to see you all in Louisville! It’s going to be a ROARING good time! =
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 *
For those “senior” AJSA members, send 3-4 photos and your answers to the following questions to shelby@shorthorn.org to be featured in the exhibitor folder this year! - Shorthorn Jr Nationals Participated In: - Current/Future Plans: - Favorite NJSS Contest: - Favorite Quote: - Favorite Livestock Related Trip and why: - Favorite AJSA/Jr National memory: - Advice to younger members:
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Words of Advice
“Dream big and set your goals high because you can do anything you set your mind too.”
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Is it your last NJSS?
