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November 14, 2007 For More Information Contact: Amber Wahlgren at 816-383-5100 or awahlgren@angus.org Junior Members Raise the Bar in Members of the
National Junior Angus Association came together for the Raising the Bar
Conference, October 12-14, 2007, at the Stoney
Creek Inn, Raising the Bar is a highly intensive officer training for officers to build stronger teams within their junior associations and develop and utilize regional relationships. Raising the Bar is open to five state officers and two state advisors from each state in that region, and is provided through financial support from the Angus Foundation. The workshops covered at each Raising the Bar conference covered topics such as the secrets of the American Angus Association®, fundraising and budgets, membership, public speaking, scholarships and awards, and parliamentary procedure. Some of the activities the attendees participated in were a team building activity, a devotional and a social event. Along with the workshops and activities the conference included a tour of the American Angus Association and Angus Productions, Inc. (API). Other Raising
the Bar Conferences have been held in The National Junior Angus Association promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for more than 7,000 active members nationwide. ### |
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