Programs & Events
In the tradition of our breed founders...
We're building leaders based on performance!
The Junior Red Angus Association (JRA) is focused on building breed and industry leaders by developing programs that offer members opportunities to strengthen their knowledge of beef cattle and improve their individual breeding programs, while developing necessary life skills such as team work, self-confidence, and communication ability.
The JRA members accomplish this through activities and programs including:
Youth Beef Industry Congress
Build leadership skills, team working ability, and cattle connections through various workshops, seminars and motivational speakers. 200 youth leaders gather to learn how the industry is changing and how to become more effective leaders. Junior Red Angus board members have an opportunity to attend this leadership conference every other year during the month of March
Intern Placement Program
School is out, what better way to gain valuable farm/ranch experience? The Intern Placement Program is designed to give junior members an opportunity to work with Red Angus breeders across the country.
Download application as a Word document
Photography Contest
The purpose of this event is to encourage junior Red Angus members to display their communication skills and style through the creative display of a message or feeling through photography.
Download Photography Contest Rules
Junior Round-Up
Build friendships, industry knowledge and communication skills during JRA's summer event that combines cattle tours, educational programs, Junior Board elections, and fun! Compete in a variety of contests while attending Round-Up such as team sales, print advertising, quiz bowl, and stockmen's competition. This is a great chance to meet breeders from throughout the country, as well as travel!
2012 Round Up Registration
Red Angus National Junior Show
Beginning with 2011, the Junior National Red Angus Show will be held in conjunction with the National Red Angus Open Show, at the National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colorado. Show date for 2011 is January 10. Entry deadline is November 20, 2010.
Entries in the Junior National Red Angus Show are subject to all show rules and regulations printed in the RAAA Breeders Guide. The Breeders Guide may be found at redangus.org/registration/breeders-guide
2012 Junior National Show Entry Information
The Heifer Whisperer - Halter Breaking
Loaded 4 Leadership
JRA members can be apart of a leadership seminar that will prepare them to be the next generation of beef producers. The seminar is filled with guest speakers, hands on activities, and ways to handle current events in the beef industry. To be apart of this seminar download the PDF below.
Loaded 4 Leadership
Scholarships
Looking for financial help on your way to college? Build an educational foundation by applying for one of four $500 Red Angus Scholarships including the Dee Sonstegard and the Roy McPhee Memorial Scholarship.
Download the Scholarship application
Red Generation Newsletter
Keep abreast of information in the livestock industry and the Red Angus breed by receiving both the American Red Angus (ARA) magazine and the Red Generation newsletter with your membership.
National Convention
Start your network of colleagues, test public relations skills and breed knowledge by attending the National Convention. JRA board members participate by conducting the Junior Activities Committee meeting and report, assisting in the execution of programs, seminars, elections, and conducting fund raisers.
Essay Contest
Demonstrate communication and research skills by entering the annual "Future of the Beef Industry" essay contest. Open to all members. Four age divisions and topic categories available and cash prizes are awarded.
Download Essay application as a Word document
Download scoresheet as Word document
PowerPoint / Graphic Design
Showcase creative and technical talents in creating, designing and producing a powerpoint presentation promoting the Red Angus marketing program designated for that entry year.
Download PowerPoint rules as a Word document
Download Graphic/Website design rules as a Word document
American / Canadian Exchange
An exciting way to visit new places can be accomplished by applying for the American/Canadian Junior Red Angus "Exchange". The Canadian Junior Angus Association (CJAA) and the Junior Red Angus Association (JRA) work together to facilitate an "exchange" between juniors. Members of the CJAA attend Round-Up and members of the JRA attend the Canadian National Jr. Show called "Showdown".
Download the application as a Word document
View guidlines as a Word document
Merit Award Program
JRA MERIT AWARD PROGRAM JULY 2004
The Merit Award Program (MAP) has been created to recognize the individual merits, hard work and accomplishments of all aspects of a JRA member's involvement with Red Angus.
A comprehensive application details all Red Angus activities and involvements of the applicant -including Association Activities, Competition, Performance/Production, Promotions/Marketing, and Leadership.
Each year, applications for MAP will be due on May 1 (applications will run on a May 1 to May 1 calendar year). Each question on the application is assigned a point value and the applications are scored accordingly. In the "advanced" division (anyone 13 years of age and older), the individual attaining the highest point score will be awarded a Round-Up Scholarship of $500 ($250 registration fee waiver and $250 applied toward travel to Round-Up) and an embroidered Red Angus item; second place individual will receive a $250 registration fee waiver for Round-Up and an embroidered Red Angus item; third place individual will receive $100 reduction in Round-Up registration fee and a Red Angus item. For the "beginning" division (12 years of age and younger), the top scoring individual will receive an embroidered Red Angus coat; second place will receive an embroidered Red Angus jacket and third will receive an embroidered Red Angus sweatshirt.
All applications are due May 1 each year – applications should be mailed to the Junior Programs Coordinator.