March 11, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Clint Mefford, director of communications
816-383-5143
National Junior Angus Association Holds State Training and Angus Retreat Conference
Conference established to build leadership and networking opportunities between state and national associations.
The second annual State Training and Angus Retreat (STAR) Conference was held on Feb. 28–March 3 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The STAR Conference focuses on building strong leadership skills, creating networking opportunities and strengthening communications between state Angus associations.
“The National Junior Angus Board developed STAR Conference to help initiate and enhance leadership skills, as well as build relationhips between state associations,” said Caitlyn Brandt, event coordinator. “The conference had a packed schedule of events ranging from personal development workshops to getting to know the Angus Association.”
Funded by the Angus Foundation, the three-day schedule was jam-packed with activities, workshops and presentations to promote state junior officer and advisor growth. Only state presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasures are invited to attend. The weekend offered the opportunity for participants to recognize personal goals and then build a plan for success.
“STAR is different because it provides a unique opportunity for particpants to interact and learn from their peers who hold roles of significance in different state associations,” Brandt said. “Attendees also got a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on here at the American Angus Association office in St. Joseph.”
To see photos from this year’s STAR Conference, visit the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) website. For more information, contact the events and education department at 816.383.5100 or info@njaa.info.
— Written by Karen Hiltbrand, Angus Communications
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org.
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