June 3, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Crystal Young at 816-383-5100 or cyoung@angus.org

Andy Angus makes his way to NJAS

New cartoon character creates a fun activity on the way to National Junior Angus Show.

The American Angus Association^® introduces a new cartoon character to the industry — Flat Andy.

Andy is a spin-off of the Flat Stanley activity popular in grade schools around the country. The Association and National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) hope you will join in on the new activity.

Andy wants to attend the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) but needs junior members to help get him there. After loading up the snacks, tack and heifers, grab Flat Andy and a camera to make your trip across the country to the NJAS more interesting.

“With junior members traveling across the country to arrive in Harrisburg, this will be an excellent opportunity for them to document the landmarks, countryside and other sightings that they and Andy will see on their trip,” says Crystal Young, assistant director of public relations.

Sightseeing or goofing around, Flat Andy wants to be included. Snap a picture with Andy on your way to the NJAS and send the photo to Crystal Young at cyoung@angus.org or text 816-244-2394 to enter to win a Cisco flip video camera. The winner will be announced Saturday during the show.

Visit the National Junior Angus Association Facebook page to find Flat Andy to print, cut and customize. Contest details and photos of Flat Andy’s adventures will be posted on the Facebook page and used in other publicity.

The official Flat Andy will be at the NJAS, so be sure to track him down and take a photo with him.

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