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| Angus Juniors Gather in Nashville |
| The 2010 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference themed, “Angus: Live and Loud,” brought together 207 Angus participants — including juniors ages 14-21 — from 34 states, Canada, Russia and Australia, Aug. 5-8 in Nashville, Tenn. |
| Junior members participated in team-building and leadership activities organized by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) board of directors. |
| “LEAD Conference is a unique, once-a-year opportunity for Angus youth,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association director of junior activities. “The juniors had a great time and |
| learned valuable leadership skills that will benefit them in all areas of their lives. Most importantly, their enthusiasm will encourage the success and future of the Angus breed.” |
| The conference opened with an overview of Tennessee agriculture presented by former NJAA member Jamie Smith-Nicholson, while speaker Diane Johnson of Details by Design presented a session on business etiquette and public speaking. |
| Conference attendees traveled to Deer Valley Farm, Fayetteville, Tenn., and Robert Elliott & Sons Angus, Adams, Tenn., for operation tours and to broaden their understanding of the Angus industry. |
| The incoming NJAA board members for 2010-2012 were introduced and presented a leadership workshop to conference participants. In addition, outgoing NJAA board officers shared their retiring remarks. |
| On the final day of the conference, Rhett Laubach, motivational speaker and former Oklahoma FFA state president, presented an interactive and hands-on presentation about what it takes to be good leader. |
| While in the Music City, Angus juniors also spent time interacting with their peers while sightseeing at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, Ryman Auditorium and Nashville Shores. |
| LEAD Conference is funded in part by the Angus Foundation. |
| A complete list of NJAA participants and their home states can be found by clicking here |
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