July 24, 2018
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NJAA Announces 2018 Advisor of the Year
The Nations Junior Angus Association announces the Advisor of the Year at the 50th National Junior Angus Show, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Being recognized for their dedication to the youth and the members of the National Junior Angus Association, Aaron and Sue Schafer, were announced as the NJAA Advisor of the year for 2018. Their passionate, selfless and accountable attitude towards these members makes them the perfect recipients of this award.
This Illinois couple has created a legacy within the breed, sharing their knowledge with the youth and spending countless hours working to ensure the success of events and the membership. “We are fortunate enough in our breed association to have many adult leaders who unselfishly give out their time to benefit and guide our youth,” said Jeff Dameron, a friend and observer of the Schafer’s for the years they have been involved. “Sue and Aaron are a great example of this.”
The focus of their work has been using their educational backgrounds to encourage these junior members to be better communicators and effective presenters. Leadership, within the association, the breed and the industry are key ideals they focus on to ensure junior success. The National Junior Angus Association is proud to recognize Aaron and Sue Schafer for their hard-work, dedication and knowledgeable contributions to this breed and its youth.
“It was a total surprise to receive this award,” said Sue Schafer. “Without the help of our other advisors, Theresa Miller and Trevor Cooper, we would not have had the success we do today.”
Winning at the 50th anniversary of the National Junior Angus Show, makes it that much more special, “there is so much history there, and I am following in the footsteps of so many, including my mentor Rachel Frost who also won this award, and that, combined with the history makes it even more special,” said Sue Schafer.
The NJAA Advisor of the Year Award was introduced in 1980 to recognize the tremendous contributions of junior Angus association advisors. Any junior Angus association advisors are eligible for the award by sending in a letter of nomination.
— Written by Chloé Fowler, Angus Communications
About Angus Foundation
Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1980, the Angus Foundation remains focused on its mission to support Angus education, youth and research. The organization has presented more than $2.4 million in youth scholarships since 1998, and has also invested more than $1 million in beef cattle research throughout the past decade.
For more information, contact the Angus Foundation at 816-383-5100 or visit www.angusfoundation.org.
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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