Juniors from the Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn cattle associations attended a leadership conference in Springdale, Arkansas to develop their leadership and industry knowledge. Over 90 juniors from 22 states participated in workshops on communication, advocacy, and agriculture policy. They toured cattle operations, a meat processing plant, museum, and university. The goal was to help juniors network, learn new skills, and gain perspective on the beef industry. Attendees said it was a valuable experience to represent their breeds and advance their leadership abilities.
The document is a letter from Tamara Turnley Robinson, the 23rd National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It welcomes members to the organization's 41st National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention will feature educational sessions, a legislative luncheon, entertainment, a literacy program, and a closing gala. The National President thanks the regional director and convention chairs for planning the event.
The 2011 AHP Champion Award was presented the following on June 18, 2011, at the AHP Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, California.
Kathy Mezick, 1994-1995 President – Horsemen's Corral
Jim Jennings, 1995-1996 President – The Quarter Horse Journal
Susan Harding, 1996-1997 President – Fleet Street Publishing
Darrell Dodds, 1997-1998 President – Paint Horse Journal
The newsletter provides updates from the Broward County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation, including:
- The president thanks members for their support of recent events and introduces the chapter's new challenge coin.
- A scholarship fund has been renamed the Boyce Ann Bryant Change = Change Scholarship in her honor.
- Seventy-two high school students have been selected to attend the upcoming American Leaders Youth Summit.
- Plans are underway for the 42nd George Washington Birthday Gala, which helps fund student scholarships to Valley Forge. Sponsorships are being sought for the event.
This newsletter provides an update from the Executive Director of The Soldiers Project, including thanking volunteers and donors for their support over the past year. It summarizes the organization's activities in 2015, including providing over 4,500 hours of free mental health services to veterans. It also welcomes new members to the honorary board and recognizes chapters across the country for their community outreach and fundraising efforts to support veterans.
Tabor 100 is hosting its 19th Annual Gala on September 14th. The Gala is a key fundraising and networking opportunity that supports Tabor 100's work advocating for African American and minority business owners. Last year's Gala featured prominent politicians in a panel discussion. This year will feature a panel of accomplished African American attorneys discussing legal issues affecting minority businesses. The Gala also provides scholarships to students and helps fund Tabor 100's new Economic Empowerment Center. Tabor 100 is asking for donations, sponsors, volunteers and attendees to make this year's Gala a success in launching the new center.
Our spring 2020 newsletter is primarily a recap of the 35th Anniversary activities we did in 2019. We celebrated and commemorated 35 years of hard and important work.
The Portraits of PACE Luncheon was held on March 17th at the Florida Blue Conference Center in Jacksonville. It was the largest event to date, with over 420 attendees generating over $250,000 in donations. A successful PACE alumna and her father shared touching personal testimonies about the positive impact PACE had on the alumna's life. The luncheon celebrated the 30-year legacy of PACE Jacksonville and featured performances by current and former PACE students. Funds raised will support PACE's academic, health, career development and post-graduate programs for girls.
The document summarizes recent activities and accomplishments of the South Florida Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. It announces that the South Florida Leaders of Tomorrow team won first place in the national case competition. It also provides updates on networking events, scholarship awards totaling $25,000, a member profile of the LOT Program Director Alison Quick, and plans to start collegiate chapters at two local universities.
The document is a letter from Tamara Turnley Robinson, the 23rd National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It welcomes members to the organization's 41st National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention will feature educational sessions, a legislative luncheon, entertainment, a literacy program, and a closing gala. The National President thanks the regional director and convention chairs for planning the event.
The 2011 AHP Champion Award was presented the following on June 18, 2011, at the AHP Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, California.
Kathy Mezick, 1994-1995 President – Horsemen's Corral
Jim Jennings, 1995-1996 President – The Quarter Horse Journal
Susan Harding, 1996-1997 President – Fleet Street Publishing
Darrell Dodds, 1997-1998 President – Paint Horse Journal
The newsletter provides updates from the Broward County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation, including:
- The president thanks members for their support of recent events and introduces the chapter's new challenge coin.
- A scholarship fund has been renamed the Boyce Ann Bryant Change = Change Scholarship in her honor.
- Seventy-two high school students have been selected to attend the upcoming American Leaders Youth Summit.
- Plans are underway for the 42nd George Washington Birthday Gala, which helps fund student scholarships to Valley Forge. Sponsorships are being sought for the event.
This newsletter provides an update from the Executive Director of The Soldiers Project, including thanking volunteers and donors for their support over the past year. It summarizes the organization's activities in 2015, including providing over 4,500 hours of free mental health services to veterans. It also welcomes new members to the honorary board and recognizes chapters across the country for their community outreach and fundraising efforts to support veterans.
Tabor 100 is hosting its 19th Annual Gala on September 14th. The Gala is a key fundraising and networking opportunity that supports Tabor 100's work advocating for African American and minority business owners. Last year's Gala featured prominent politicians in a panel discussion. This year will feature a panel of accomplished African American attorneys discussing legal issues affecting minority businesses. The Gala also provides scholarships to students and helps fund Tabor 100's new Economic Empowerment Center. Tabor 100 is asking for donations, sponsors, volunteers and attendees to make this year's Gala a success in launching the new center.
Our spring 2020 newsletter is primarily a recap of the 35th Anniversary activities we did in 2019. We celebrated and commemorated 35 years of hard and important work.
The Portraits of PACE Luncheon was held on March 17th at the Florida Blue Conference Center in Jacksonville. It was the largest event to date, with over 420 attendees generating over $250,000 in donations. A successful PACE alumna and her father shared touching personal testimonies about the positive impact PACE had on the alumna's life. The luncheon celebrated the 30-year legacy of PACE Jacksonville and featured performances by current and former PACE students. Funds raised will support PACE's academic, health, career development and post-graduate programs for girls.
The document summarizes recent activities and accomplishments of the South Florida Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. It announces that the South Florida Leaders of Tomorrow team won first place in the national case competition. It also provides updates on networking events, scholarship awards totaling $25,000, a member profile of the LOT Program Director Alison Quick, and plans to start collegiate chapters at two local universities.
Casa of Oklahoma County had a successful fiscal year 2017, as evidenced by an 8% growth in the number of foster children assigned a CASA volunteer and a 3% increase in volunteers. 267 volunteers donated over 17,000 hours advocating for 757 foster youth. Program surveys found that volunteers feel the children would be "lost in the system" without their advocacy. The organization aims to provide a CASA volunteer for every foster child in Oklahoma County. Community support through donations, events, and partnerships will help work towards this vision.
This document provides examples of writing, photography, and design work by ADAliesha Dethlefs. The writing samples include articles about multi-generational cattle families for the National Junior Angus Association and press releases for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block & Bridle Club and Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic. The photography samples show headshots of cattle and events at the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic. The design samples are a flyer for Husker Harvest Days and graphics for the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic.
The newsletter summarizes events from Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT), an organization that empowers women and girls. In the first story, SOT took girls from Georgia to a leadership summit in Atlanta where they learned skills like coding. They also visited Yale University for a workshop. The second story describes SOT's annual leadership conference for girls in Georgia on topics like self-esteem. It highlights workshops and speakers. The rest of the newsletter profiles award-winning students, thanks sponsors, and shares reflections from girls on their experience with SOT events.
This document provides information about the Woman of Color/Man About Town Award Gala, which is being held by the African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County on March 28, 2015. The gala will recognize excellence in community leadership and service through awards given to select individuals. The evening will include remarks, performances, and an award ceremony honoring this year's honorees, which include several women and men being recognized for their contributions to the community.
2013 Piedmont Come to the Table Program With Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
This document provides the program details for the 2013 Piedmont NC Come to the Table Conference held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference featured multiple breakout sessions on topics related to food insecurity, supporting local farmers and food accessibility, addressing racism in the food system, community gardening, youth engagement, and opportunities for immigrant farmers. Keynote speakers included Malik Yakini of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and Haile Johnston of Common Market Philadelphia. The conference was organized by the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA and supported by the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Duke Endowment.
Members of the Divine 9 black fraternities and sororities held their annual Atlanta Greek Picnic last weekend. Over 9,000 members convened on the campus of Morris Brown College to participate in outreach activities like forums, a step show, and community service projects. The highlight was the step show hosted by comedian Lil Duval at Morehouse College, which showcased the best sorority and fraternity step teams. Top honors went to teams from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
This annual report summarizes the activities of Passport, a nonprofit Christian camp. In 2015, over 5,600 students attended Passport camps, where they encountered Christ, embraced community, and extended grace. The report discusses Passport's capital campaign to raise $1.5 million to fund scholarships, leadership training, facility upgrades, and financial stability. It provides statistics on camper service hours, online devotion readership, and introduces some campers who found faith or were inspired to serve through Passport.
The document provides information about the Carteret Local Food Network (CLFN) and its efforts to connect local farmers and consumers, help farmers comply with regulations, and increase production and marketing of local foods in Carteret County. Specifically, CLFN lists local farms and produces on its website and brochure, hosts farm tours and cooking classes, and oversees an underground farm that sells produce through a community supported agriculture program. The overall goal is to help local farmers continue operating and increase the availability of locally grown foods.
This summarizes a document from the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia reflecting on their accomplishments from 2018-2019. In 3 sentences:
The Society expanded their outreach across Nova Scotia by offering more support groups and education sessions. They piloted new programs like Minds in Motion and U-First training. The Society also focused on serving diverse communities and launched the first Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia.
Linked In 2010 Chicago Tour Power Point PresentationDarrylCalhoun
1. Real Men Talking aims to deliver its educational theatre program to 6000 Chicago-area youth during the 2010-2011 school year to address risky behavior in the African American community, especially among males.
2. The stage play depicts five African American men discussing issues like accountability, relationships, and health when their TV signal goes out. It uses entertainment to educate youth on developing successful relationships.
3. Evaluations from past performances show that the program effectively engages and teaches youth concepts to improve themselves and their communities.
Kalamazoo Lend A Hand is a non-profit organization that aims to help needy children in Kalamazoo County succeed in school by providing basic supplies. It has distributed over 2,000 winter clothing items and backpacks filled with supplies to several elementary and middle schools. The organization works with many community partners and volunteers to assess needs in schools and provide resources to children from low-income families.
This document provides a year-end review of activities for the Eta Chapter of an organization. It summarizes their meetings and events from June 2017 to May 2018, including welcoming new members, presenting a scholarship award, fundraising activities, speakers on education issues, volunteering in the community, and attending a state leadership conference. The chapter engaged in fellowship, service projects, and learning opportunities while supporting their mission over the year.
The document summarizes events held by different Greek organizations at the University of Maryland in November 2013. It describes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority introducing 70 new members at their coming out show. It also discusses a multicultural event hosted by Alpha Theta Gamma Sorority that promoted unity through discussions of identities and stereotypes. Finally, it provides details on the first on-campus tailgate hosted by the Interfraternity Council to build school spirit and community.
This document provides information about various programs run by Community Partners in Action (CPA) that work with criminal justice-involved individuals and youth. It discusses CPA's Waterbury Alternative in the Community program that helps women through a case management model. It highlights National Volunteer Month and examples of volunteers supporting CPA programs. It also recognizes CPA staff who received awards for their work and upcoming events supporting CPA.
Youth leaders bring strong voices to D.C (The Arctic Sounder July 2015)Zach Stevenson
Seven Alaska Native youth leaders from the Northwest Arctic Borough traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and federal officials about protecting their subsistence way of life. The students had advocated in their essays for maintaining traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering practices. In D.C., the youth received advocacy training and had meaningful discussions with politicians and agency leaders, who viewed the students as the future of their region. The trip was meant to show the connection between the youths' traditions and the decisions made by national leaders. The students felt their voices were heard on the important issues around preserving their culture and environment.
PACE Jacksonville is expanding its counseling services in the community and partnering with local organizations. As of October 2015, PACE Reach Counseling Services provides free counseling to girls ages 11-17 in Duval County. PACE girls also participated in career exposure events with Johnson & Johnson and commercial real estate professionals, and a summer STEM conference expanded their horizons in science, technology, engineering and math.
The document lists upcoming events at Penn State Harrisburg between February 23 and March 26, including advising sessions, career fairs, guest speakers, workshops, registration periods for intramural sports, film screenings, and award ceremonies. It also provides details about Holly Maitland-McKenna, a Penn State alumna and swim coach, who swam for 15 hours to raise over $3,400 for THON, Penn State's dance marathon that benefits pediatric cancer research.
The document promotes careers in the fresh produce industry through the Aggies for Fresh campaign. It provides testimonials from Texas A&M students who attended the Viva Fresh Produce Expo and learned about career opportunities in fresh produce. The students found the experience valuable and were inspired by the passionate people working in the dynamic industry.
2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Program with Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
The document provides the program details for the 2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Conference held in Kinston, NC. The conference included multiple panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics related to food and agriculture in eastern North Carolina, such as the challenges small family farms face, making local food more accessible and affordable, community gardening, food insecurity in the region, and engaging youth through food and farming projects. The program lists over 20 sessions and provides links to speaker bios and additional resources for many of the sessions.
The document lists honorary co-hosts, sponsors, and members of the host committee for an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). It includes congratulatory messages from various organizations expressing support and pride in working with NDWA.
The document discusses the issue of misinformation about agriculture spreading rapidly on social media and how producers can combat it. It notes that the "pink slime" controversy grew quickly through social media and still negatively impacts the industry. Producers are urged to proactively share their stories on social media to provide accurate information to consumers and counter misinformation from groups that spread sensationalized or inaccurate claims. Tips are provided on having an authentic voice, knowing your audience, using photos, listening before responding, and focusing on facts over fads when advocating for agriculture on social media.
The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December. The sale began in 1965 as a small bull sale with 8-10 head selected from various West Coast breeders. It has since grown significantly to include 40-50 cattle and added a junior show. According to longtime participants, the addition of the junior show helped attract more people and grow the sale into a larger multi-day event. After being operated by the California/Nevada Hereford Association for many years, the Western States Hereford Association took over operations in 1995 and the sale remains one of the largest standalone Hereford events in the nation.
Casa of Oklahoma County had a successful fiscal year 2017, as evidenced by an 8% growth in the number of foster children assigned a CASA volunteer and a 3% increase in volunteers. 267 volunteers donated over 17,000 hours advocating for 757 foster youth. Program surveys found that volunteers feel the children would be "lost in the system" without their advocacy. The organization aims to provide a CASA volunteer for every foster child in Oklahoma County. Community support through donations, events, and partnerships will help work towards this vision.
This document provides examples of writing, photography, and design work by ADAliesha Dethlefs. The writing samples include articles about multi-generational cattle families for the National Junior Angus Association and press releases for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block & Bridle Club and Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic. The photography samples show headshots of cattle and events at the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic. The design samples are a flyer for Husker Harvest Days and graphics for the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic.
The newsletter summarizes events from Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT), an organization that empowers women and girls. In the first story, SOT took girls from Georgia to a leadership summit in Atlanta where they learned skills like coding. They also visited Yale University for a workshop. The second story describes SOT's annual leadership conference for girls in Georgia on topics like self-esteem. It highlights workshops and speakers. The rest of the newsletter profiles award-winning students, thanks sponsors, and shares reflections from girls on their experience with SOT events.
This document provides information about the Woman of Color/Man About Town Award Gala, which is being held by the African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County on March 28, 2015. The gala will recognize excellence in community leadership and service through awards given to select individuals. The evening will include remarks, performances, and an award ceremony honoring this year's honorees, which include several women and men being recognized for their contributions to the community.
2013 Piedmont Come to the Table Program With Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
This document provides the program details for the 2013 Piedmont NC Come to the Table Conference held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference featured multiple breakout sessions on topics related to food insecurity, supporting local farmers and food accessibility, addressing racism in the food system, community gardening, youth engagement, and opportunities for immigrant farmers. Keynote speakers included Malik Yakini of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and Haile Johnston of Common Market Philadelphia. The conference was organized by the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA and supported by the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Duke Endowment.
Members of the Divine 9 black fraternities and sororities held their annual Atlanta Greek Picnic last weekend. Over 9,000 members convened on the campus of Morris Brown College to participate in outreach activities like forums, a step show, and community service projects. The highlight was the step show hosted by comedian Lil Duval at Morehouse College, which showcased the best sorority and fraternity step teams. Top honors went to teams from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
This annual report summarizes the activities of Passport, a nonprofit Christian camp. In 2015, over 5,600 students attended Passport camps, where they encountered Christ, embraced community, and extended grace. The report discusses Passport's capital campaign to raise $1.5 million to fund scholarships, leadership training, facility upgrades, and financial stability. It provides statistics on camper service hours, online devotion readership, and introduces some campers who found faith or were inspired to serve through Passport.
The document provides information about the Carteret Local Food Network (CLFN) and its efforts to connect local farmers and consumers, help farmers comply with regulations, and increase production and marketing of local foods in Carteret County. Specifically, CLFN lists local farms and produces on its website and brochure, hosts farm tours and cooking classes, and oversees an underground farm that sells produce through a community supported agriculture program. The overall goal is to help local farmers continue operating and increase the availability of locally grown foods.
This summarizes a document from the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia reflecting on their accomplishments from 2018-2019. In 3 sentences:
The Society expanded their outreach across Nova Scotia by offering more support groups and education sessions. They piloted new programs like Minds in Motion and U-First training. The Society also focused on serving diverse communities and launched the first Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia.
Linked In 2010 Chicago Tour Power Point PresentationDarrylCalhoun
1. Real Men Talking aims to deliver its educational theatre program to 6000 Chicago-area youth during the 2010-2011 school year to address risky behavior in the African American community, especially among males.
2. The stage play depicts five African American men discussing issues like accountability, relationships, and health when their TV signal goes out. It uses entertainment to educate youth on developing successful relationships.
3. Evaluations from past performances show that the program effectively engages and teaches youth concepts to improve themselves and their communities.
Kalamazoo Lend A Hand is a non-profit organization that aims to help needy children in Kalamazoo County succeed in school by providing basic supplies. It has distributed over 2,000 winter clothing items and backpacks filled with supplies to several elementary and middle schools. The organization works with many community partners and volunteers to assess needs in schools and provide resources to children from low-income families.
This document provides a year-end review of activities for the Eta Chapter of an organization. It summarizes their meetings and events from June 2017 to May 2018, including welcoming new members, presenting a scholarship award, fundraising activities, speakers on education issues, volunteering in the community, and attending a state leadership conference. The chapter engaged in fellowship, service projects, and learning opportunities while supporting their mission over the year.
The document summarizes events held by different Greek organizations at the University of Maryland in November 2013. It describes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority introducing 70 new members at their coming out show. It also discusses a multicultural event hosted by Alpha Theta Gamma Sorority that promoted unity through discussions of identities and stereotypes. Finally, it provides details on the first on-campus tailgate hosted by the Interfraternity Council to build school spirit and community.
This document provides information about various programs run by Community Partners in Action (CPA) that work with criminal justice-involved individuals and youth. It discusses CPA's Waterbury Alternative in the Community program that helps women through a case management model. It highlights National Volunteer Month and examples of volunteers supporting CPA programs. It also recognizes CPA staff who received awards for their work and upcoming events supporting CPA.
Youth leaders bring strong voices to D.C (The Arctic Sounder July 2015)Zach Stevenson
Seven Alaska Native youth leaders from the Northwest Arctic Borough traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and federal officials about protecting their subsistence way of life. The students had advocated in their essays for maintaining traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering practices. In D.C., the youth received advocacy training and had meaningful discussions with politicians and agency leaders, who viewed the students as the future of their region. The trip was meant to show the connection between the youths' traditions and the decisions made by national leaders. The students felt their voices were heard on the important issues around preserving their culture and environment.
PACE Jacksonville is expanding its counseling services in the community and partnering with local organizations. As of October 2015, PACE Reach Counseling Services provides free counseling to girls ages 11-17 in Duval County. PACE girls also participated in career exposure events with Johnson & Johnson and commercial real estate professionals, and a summer STEM conference expanded their horizons in science, technology, engineering and math.
The document lists upcoming events at Penn State Harrisburg between February 23 and March 26, including advising sessions, career fairs, guest speakers, workshops, registration periods for intramural sports, film screenings, and award ceremonies. It also provides details about Holly Maitland-McKenna, a Penn State alumna and swim coach, who swam for 15 hours to raise over $3,400 for THON, Penn State's dance marathon that benefits pediatric cancer research.
The document promotes careers in the fresh produce industry through the Aggies for Fresh campaign. It provides testimonials from Texas A&M students who attended the Viva Fresh Produce Expo and learned about career opportunities in fresh produce. The students found the experience valuable and were inspired by the passionate people working in the dynamic industry.
2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Program with Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
The document provides the program details for the 2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Conference held in Kinston, NC. The conference included multiple panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics related to food and agriculture in eastern North Carolina, such as the challenges small family farms face, making local food more accessible and affordable, community gardening, food insecurity in the region, and engaging youth through food and farming projects. The program lists over 20 sessions and provides links to speaker bios and additional resources for many of the sessions.
The document lists honorary co-hosts, sponsors, and members of the host committee for an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). It includes congratulatory messages from various organizations expressing support and pride in working with NDWA.
The document discusses the issue of misinformation about agriculture spreading rapidly on social media and how producers can combat it. It notes that the "pink slime" controversy grew quickly through social media and still negatively impacts the industry. Producers are urged to proactively share their stories on social media to provide accurate information to consumers and counter misinformation from groups that spread sensationalized or inaccurate claims. Tips are provided on having an authentic voice, knowing your audience, using photos, listening before responding, and focusing on facts over fads when advocating for agriculture on social media.
The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December. The sale began in 1965 as a small bull sale with 8-10 head selected from various West Coast breeders. It has since grown significantly to include 40-50 cattle and added a junior show. According to longtime participants, the addition of the junior show helped attract more people and grow the sale into a larger multi-day event. After being operated by the California/Nevada Hereford Association for many years, the Western States Hereford Association took over operations in 1995 and the sale remains one of the largest standalone Hereford events in the nation.
The document discusses trends in beef consumption, including the increasing popularity of ground beef and smaller portions due to more single-person households. It also notes the rise of ethnic foods and consumers wanting to know more about where their food comes from. Beef producers are adapting products to meet changing demands, such as pre-cooked convenience items and emphasizing the freshness of beef in marketing.
Sustainability is key to maintaining a cattle herd over generations according to experts. Sustainable herd management requires having a plan to transition the operation and assets to the next generation through estate planning. It also means treating the land in a way that conserves it for future productivity. Producers are advised to look 10-15 years ahead and consider how markets and technology may change. Keeping detailed records on animal performance and culling inefficient animals improves herd efficiency which is essential for sustainability. Community programs can also help connect young producers to mentors and resources to help the next generation. While there is no single approach, willingness to try new management practices and ensure the viability of the operation for future generations are important.
Dorothy Roche grew up on the historic Hereford Farm in Maryland, where she developed a passion for agriculture and Hereford cattle from a young age. She excelled in 4-H, winning numerous awards for her cattle showing and record keeping. After leaving the farm, Dorothy volunteered with the American Royal for over 20 years, recently donating 200 hours of service. Though facing health challenges, Dorothy's love of livestock has stayed with her throughout her life.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association started Team Beef to promote beef as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Runners across the country join Team Beef teams in their state to participate in races wearing red Team Beef jerseys. They spread the message that beef provides important nutrients like protein, zinc and iron to fuel active lifestyles. Some Team Beef members share how eating beef helped them achieve their own fitness goals. The grassroots effort works to change misperceptions of beef not being compatible with healthy eating.
The Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches provides abused and neglected children with a home on agricultural ranches. Originally started in 1976 with two mobile homes on 528 acres as a boys' ranch, it has since expanded to three campuses housing 40-80 children total. Children live with house parents and help with daily chores of caring for livestock, including cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. The ranch is transitioning to focus on registered Hereford cattle under the direction of Philip Ives, who wants the children to experience showing cattle as he did growing up. The goal is to establish a 50-head registered Hereford herd and involve the children in all aspects of raising and showing the cattle.
This document summarizes the experiences of three former National Polled Hereford Queens and how their involvement with Herefords continued after their year of service. All three women became actively involved with the National Hereford Women organization after serving as queen. They have also passed down their passion for Herefords to their children, involving them in shows and events like the Junior National Hereford Expo. Serving as National Queen provided them with leadership opportunities and lasting friendships within the Hereford community.
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) holds an annual service project called Helping Hooves at the Junior National Hereford Expo. In 2014, the project was led by National Hereford Queen Brooke Jensen and involved collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Over the course of the week-long expo, more than 78 pounds of pop tabs were collected to support families of sick children. The pop tab collection project was very successful in raising awareness and support for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
This document summarizes the service and accomplishments of four retiring members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Board of Directors. Krissi McCurdy of Georgia, Shelby Rogers of Texas, Keysto Stotz of Oklahoma, and Courtney Tribble of Washington served on the board for three years, leading initiatives to improve opportunities for junior members and making many industry connections. Although their terms on the board are ending, they intend to remain involved in the Hereford breed through showing cattle, teaching agriculture, and staying active alumni of the NJHA.
Cody Beck was honored as the 2014 Herdsman of the Year at the Junior National Hereford Expo for his lifelong passion and dedication to Hereford cattle. He grew up on his family's farm with a deep love for the breed passed down through four generations. As a junior member of the National Junior Hereford Association, Cody exhibited cattle at every opportunity and served in leadership roles. He credits his success to the guidance of mentors and developing his own style while carrying on the lessons of responsibility and hard work taught by his parents. Cody plans to continue his involvement with Herefords after completing his degree in animal science.
Andy and Betsy Beck were named the 2014 National Junior Hereford Association Advisors of the Year. As third-generation Hereford breeders and owners of Beck-Powell Polled Herefords, they have been heavily involved in Hereford organizations for many years. Since becoming advisors to the Indiana Junior Hereford Association in 2009, they have helped the organization grow substantially and have devoted significant time to mentoring and supporting junior members. Their dedication to the youth and commitment to listening to their ideas has left a lasting legacy and positive influence on many young people involved in Herefords.
Massive flooding in Colorado inundated pastures and destroyed fences and infrastructure. Ranchers in Boulder and Weld Counties received over 26 inches of rain in just 3 days, compared to their average annual rainfall of 15 inches. The fast-moving floods stranded people and livestock. Though most cattle were evacuated, some ranchers lost their entire herds. Neighbors and the community banded together to help with rescue efforts and rebuilding. Recovery will take years as ranchers work to repair fences and clean fields of debris. Ranchers learned the importance of heeding weather warnings and having evacuation plans for future floods.
The former junior leaders Shellie Collins, Becky Spindle, and Maddee Moore discuss why they remain involved with the National Hereford Women organization after aging out of the National Junior Hereford Association. They credit their junior experiences with shaping their lives and careers, and feel compelled to give back to the next generation by continuing to provide opportunities for leadership, skill-building, and scholarships through their involvement with the NHW.
The document discusses the importance of year-round promotion and branding for Hereford cattle breeders. It notes that building a brand takes a minimum of four months with consistent exposure and messaging. Successful branding requires communicating differentiation and benefits over time through various advertising avenues. Advertising should highlight qualities like the breed's heritage and deliver a simple, repeated message to become a trusted brand in consumers' minds.
Scan data and genomic testing can improve the accuracy of expected progeny differences (EPDs) for young animals. Scan data collected via ultrasound on live animals provides data on traits like marbling and ribeye area. Genomic testing evaluates thousands of DNA markers to provide information on traits even before phenotypic data is collected. While both methods individually improve EPD accuracy, using both scan data and genomic testing together provides the greatest accuracy due to their different strengths and traits evaluated. Maintaining collection of phenotypic records through scanning and carcass data is important to continued refinement of genomic tools.
This document discusses producers addressing consumer concerns about antibiotics and hormones used in beef cattle. It explains that antibiotics are used judiciously to treat illness and ensure animal health and welfare, and are regulated by the FDA. Hormones are used in small doses to boost efficiency and are similar to natural hormones, with extensive testing showing their safety. The document urges producers to proactively discuss these issues with consumers to provide accurate information and ease concerns about human health impacts.
Phillip Moon has dedicated his life to raising practical Canadian horned Hereford cattle on his ranch in Arkansas. He developed a passion for Herefords from a young age despite humble beginnings. Moon played football in college and later attended law school, but has always considered himself a cattleman first. He runs his ranch with his wife Lisa as a team, employing lessons of hard work, dedication, and planning from his various experiences in football, law, and cattle. Their goal is to produce useful Hereford cows suited to the practical needs of the modern world.
This document provides summaries of several articles from the Fall 2014 edition of the Update magazine from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University. The articles discuss an alumna who is now the digital media specialist at K-State after serving as the first minority editor-in-chief of the student newspaper; the path of Marlin Fitzwater from a small town in Kansas to becoming White House press secretary; an international student's experience studying at K-State; the school's partnerships with unmanned aircraft systems; two alums who create popular parody videos for YouTube; a history of K-State's first student newspaper; a broadcaster for Fox Sports who calls baseball games; a student's intern
1. Juniors from the Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn associations gathered in
Springdale, Ark., to learn about the beef industry and to build leadership skills.
by Bridget Beran
H
ereford youth congregated
in Springdale, Ark., for the
second annual Faces of
Leadership Convention July 27-30.
Paired with the American Junior
Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA)
and the American Junior Shorthorn
Association (AJSA), National Junior
Hereford Association (NJHA)
members had the opportunity to visit
the University of Arkansas (U of A),
Fayetteville, Ark.; Tyson Foods Inc.
Discovery Center, Springdale, Ark.; and
Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville,
Ark., as well as Bacon Cattle and
Sheep, Siloam Springs, Ark., and
Willow Springs Cattle Co., Prairie
Grove, Ark.
The Faces of Leadership Convention
combined the NJHA’s Program for
Reaching Individuals Determined
to Excel (PRIDE) Convention, the
AJMAA’s National Youth Leadership
Convention (NYLC) and the AJSA’s
Knowledge Empowers Youth (KEY)
Convention to provide juniors in all
three breeds the opportunity to network
and to establish friendships with juniors
in other breeds. This year 66 NJHA,
12 AJMAA and 15 AJSA youth from
22 states decided to enhance their
leadership skills and knowledge at the
Faces of Leadership Convention.
A total of 93 juniors gathered in Springdale, Ark., for the 2014 Faces of Leadership Conference.
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2. “We see a different aspect when we
pair with other breeds and we get to
interact with their youth in a different
way than we would in a showring,” says
Jace Prough, an NJHA member from
Altus, Okla.
One benefit of PRIDE is that it
allows juniors to interact with one
another away from the competitive
arenas that are essential at shows.
Juniors meet and build lifelong
friendships while at PRIDE while also
learning to be better leaders and build
knowledge and skills to benefit their
breed and industry.
“Past PRIDEs that I’ve attended have
been so much fun and I loved the friends
that I met,” says Keayla Harr, Jeromesville,
Ohio. “It’s a great way to get to know
new people and get your thoughts
and opinions out there. It’s a great
opportunity to make yourself known and
heard in the Hereford breed.”
The event kicked off with a
presentation from former National
FFA President Levy Randolph, Hemet,
Calif., and former National FFA Eastern
Region Vice President Tiffany Rogers,
Niles, Mich., who spoke to juniors
about the importance of teamwork and
communication. Through a series of
activities, juniors worked on verbal and
nonverbal communication.
“Once you’ve established a
relationship with someone, you can
communicate more effectively,”
Levy says. “However, when we’re
communicating with someone we don’t
have that relationship with, we have to
be more clear and work to help them
understand us.”
Krista Cupp, Tyson’s customer
relations specialist, encouraged juniors
to share their agriculture stories via
social media. Krista explained to
attendees that because less that 2%
of America is directly involved with
agriculture, farmers and ranchers must
work harder now than ever to show
urban consumers the importance
and benefits of agriculture.
Juniors then traveled to the
Bacon ranch for an evening of
cattle and yard games. With both
sheep and Herefords, including
World Hereford Conference grand
champion polled Hereford bull,
Remitall-West Game Day ET 74Y,
the Bacons shared their operation
with Hereford, Shorthorn and
Maine-Anjou youth.
“I like going to farm tours
because you get to see how other
people work their cattle and what
Faith Bomstad,
Siloam Springs,
Ark., leads her
group through
an exercise in
communication to
get all the seated
members of the
group standing.
Craig Bacon welcomes attendees to his farm and shares highlights about Bacon Cattle and Sheep.
During a workshop about teamwork and
communication, sisters Kendi and Seely Sayre,
Arenzville, Ill., try to build a card tower. The cards
had important leadership traits written on them.
The Bacon family treated attendees to delicious food, a tour of their cattle and club lamb facility and
a night of fun and games. Pictured (l to r) are: Justin Bacon; Reighly Blakley, AJMAA president; Dustin
Smith, AJSA president; Brady Jensen, NJHA chairman; and Debbie, Craig and Amanda Bacon.
NJHA Director Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan., explains
to keynote speaker Levy Randolph the method his
group used to get their team out of their seats.continued on page 26...
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3. they’re doing differently,” says Abbey
Farley, Alcester, S.D. “It’s nice to see all
these different techniques so you can
adapt and improve how you do things
at home.”
The next day, juniors visited the
Tyson Discovery Center. Attendees
were able to tour the research and
development plant and to see the
production side of the beef industry,
as well as to learn about available
internships that Tyson offers.
Craig Bacon, Tyson’s senior vice
president of corporate research and
development, explained Tyson’s
morals and company standards and
how its commitment to family and
integrity makes it a strong company.
He challenged juniors to develop
their own mission statement and
tenants for their associations.
“I really enjoyed Tyson Foods,” says
Jena McCall, Emory, Texas. “I like facts
and numbers so I felt like I learned a
lot while we were visiting Tyson about
the production side of our industry. I
learned a lot about our industry overall
throughout this trip. There’s more
to it than I thought, personally. I’m
taking away a lot more facts and new
information than I expected.”
Youth then traveled to the Crystal
Bridges Museum, an art museum
renowned for its ability to partner
nature, architecture and different types
of art for a truly beautiful experience.
They also had the opportunity to
visit the original Wal-Mart store
and museum. Juniors finished their
day in Branson, Mo., aboard the
Showboat Branson Belle, where they
were entertained by musicians and
a comedian plus participated in the
annual PRIDE dance.
The Faces of Leadership started
again Tuesday, bright and early, at the
U of A. Home to the only agricultural
law program in the country, the U
of A is a partner to the National
Agricultural Law Center (NALC),
Fayetteville, Ark. Representatives
from NALC spoke to the youth about
policies that could potentially hurt or
help the future of agriculture and the
information that the NALC provides
to help farmers and ranchers be more
informed about their rights and the
laws that affect them. Juniors spoke
passionately about their concerns
regarding right-to-farm laws and
water rights and other issues that are
affecting agriculture across the nation.
Attendees also participated in
workshops about advocacy and
leadership while at the U of A. After
being split into groups, juniors
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Carlee Meeks, Taylor, Neb., and
Kagney Collins, Flanagan, Ill., make
a pizza while at Tyson Foods Inc.
Juniors learn how to make sausage and other pizza toppings
at Tyson Foods Inc.
Junior directors with Craig Bacon in front of an antique Tyson Foods Inc. truck.
U of A professors spoke to juniors about poultry, agricultural law, leadership and communications.
Juniors work as a team to come up with a
message to offer animal rights activists as if they
were members of a state fair board.
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4. planned how they, as a
team, would respond to
animal rights activists. They
prepared a mission statement
on behalf of a state fair
about showing cattle and
market sales. Their goal
was to explain the fair’s
point of view to a media
outlet after being trained
to give a concise, direct and
informative statement.
“The advocacy workshop
was really beneficial. I think
it’s important that we learn
about how to talk to animal
rights activists and how to
communicate with them effectively as
well as see their side of the story,” says
Katie Burns, Coulterville, Ill.
Youth also had the opportunity
to participate in a leadership traits
auction, where participants had to
try to buy as many of the top 10
leadership traits as possible, but they
had to prioritize how much each
trait was worth to them. These traits,
including honesty, supportiveness,
intelligence and others, were chosen
by top business leaders across the
world as the most desirable leadership
traits in their employees.
Also while they were at U of A,
juniors learned how to “call the hogs,”
which is a tradition for the Arkansas
Razorbacks.
The convention concluded with a
visit to Willow Springs Cattle Co. and
the Walker family farm. Eric Walker,
owner, and Cody Green, show and
sale cattle manager, showed attendees
around their extensive show barn and
explained the operation. Arkansas FFA
officers Bryce Rohr, Matthew Smith,
Mark Dement and Morgan Faulkner
were invited to speak and to share a
little bit about agriculture in Arkansas.
Lessons that juniors learn while
at the Faces of Leadership benefit
not only them but also their state
associations. “I’d heard from so many
other Hereford juniors in Texas about
what a great experience this convention
was and I’ve wanted to go since I was
little,” says Molly Booth, Whitney,
Texas, a first-time attendee. “I’m
excited to take the lessons I’ve learned
and bring them back to Texas and help
encourage and educate our kids and
hopefully they’ll come to PRIDE with
me next year.”
First-time and veteran PRIDE
attendees agree that it’s a great way to
expand a junior’s Hereford experience
in a multitude of ways.
“PRIDE is always a great experience
and you make a lot of new friends,”
Abbey adds. “You learn so many things
about your breed and you get to visit
new places. You learn to be a leader
and speak for yourself.” HW
Faces of Leadership concluded with youth enjoying ice cream
sundaes and an evening at the water park compliments of the
Walker family.
AHA Executive Vice President
Craig Huffhines discusses the
future of the beef industry.
Jena McCall, Emory, Texas,
tries to find the answers
to the Wal-Mart Museum
scavenger hunt.
Kyle Longcore, Cedar Springs,
Mich., tweets his ag story during
a social media workshop led by
Krista Cupp, Tyson Foods Inc.
customer relations specialists.
Eric Walker welcomes Faces of Leadership attendees to his farm and explains his family’s background
and involvement in the cattle business.
NJHA Chairman Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan.,
serves as the ringman for a leadership traits
auction demonstrating how the group valued
certain traits over others.
Attendees competed in a relay race while
at Willow Springs Cattle Co.
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