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What's New
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 | Angus Internship, Scholarship Applications Being Accepted - The American Angus Association®, Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) are offering several opportunities this fall for college students hoping to further their education and gain valuable real-world experience with the world’s leading beef cattle association and branded beef program. Click here to read more. |
| Junior Board Debuts New NJAA Logo, Announces LEAD Dates - In their first meeting since elections in July, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Board of Directors approved a new NJAA
logo, established a career development contest, discussed potential fundraising and scholarship opportunities,
and set important meeting dates and locations. Click here to read more. |
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| Angus Juniors Achieve Facebook Goal: 700 Members in Less Than Two Months - Back in late July, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA)
Board of Directors set out to build the industry’s premier social networking community on Facebook. After less than two months, the NJAA Fan Page now claims 700-plus members –
and the ranks continue to grow each day. “We set a target to have 700 members by September 25 – and we achieved that goal with three days to spare,” says Robin Ruff,
director of youth activities for the American Angus Association®. “We’ve been astounded by how rapidly it’s grown – and there’s no doubt the community
will continue to grow in the coming days.” Click here to read more |
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| Young Angus Breeders Seize “The Golden Gate to Opportunity” at LEAD - National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 34 states and Canada participated in the LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 6-9 in San Francisco, Calif.
The 184 youth and advisors gained insight into the environmental and animal-welfare challenges facing California while developing leadership and teambuilding skills.
“The Golden Gate to Opportunity” was this year’s theme for LEAD, which is funded through the Angus Foundation and designed for NJAA members 14 to 21 years old. Click here to read more |
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| Junior Angus Members Conduct Business, Elect Leaders at 2009 NJAS - National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from across the country conducted business at the NJAA Annual Meeting,
held in conjunction with the 2009 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 19-25 in Perry, Georgia. Voting delegates elected six directors
to serve a two-year term on the NJAA board of directors. The newly elected directors and the
officers beginning their second year on the Board were announced during the awards ceremony on July 24. Click here to read more. |
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| Hannah McCabe Selected as NJAA Outstanding Leader for 2009 - The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) has seen a cycle of tremendous leaders go through the Association.
Every year, many of them bid farewell to their days as junior members and continue on to other things. Fortunately for the Angus industry,
inspiring leaders always step up to fill their shoes. New NJAA Board members are elected as others resign, new queens are crowned by their predecessor,
and fresh leaders grow from the encouragement of their mentors. Click here to read more. |
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| Young Angus Ladies Sweep Showmanship Honors at 2009 NJAS - National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 32 states competed for the title of “Top Showman” at the 43rd
National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, July 23-25, at the 2009 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Perry, Ga. The 51 young men and
women first qualified at the state level before advancing to the preliminary round at the NJAS, where 15 finalists and six honorable mention were announced.
Youth can only compete once in the national contest, sponsored by the American Angus Association®, American Angus Auxiliary, Ham James Memorial Fund and Andis®
Clippers. Click here to read more. |
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| Angus Champions Awarded at “Sweet Southern Showdown” - Junior Angus enthusiasts from across the United States traveled to Perry, Ga., to compete for top honors at the 2009 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 19-25 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members exhibited 854 entries
during the four days of cattle shows and also competed in numerous contests ranging from livestock judging and team sales to photography and graphic design. Click here to read more. |
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