| Programs & Events |
In the tradition of our breed founders... 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:
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.
School is out, what better way to gain valuable farm/ranch experience? The Summer Job Program is designed to give junior members an opportunity to work with Red Angus breeders across the country.
Would you like practical experience in all aspects of raising cattle? The Traveling Female program is your ticket! Through this program, a bred Red Angus female is awarded to one junior in the region (for one year) in which the JRA member cares for, calves out and rebreeds the female. The junior member takes ownership of the resulting calf at weaning, while the bred, traveling female goes on to the next recipient.
Snap, develop, and display your favorite photo for the Junior Red Angus Photography Contest! The purpose of this event is to help junior Red Angus members increase their communication skills through the creative display of a message or feeling through photography. It's also a great way to promote Red Angus cattle!
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!
Build showmanship and sportsmanship skills by competing in this show, held in conjunction with the National Red Angus Show. The National show rotates every year to a different geographical location. Check out the National Junior Heifer show classes!
Looking for financial help on your way to college? Build an educational foundation by applying for one of seven $500 Red Angus Scholarships including the Dee Sonstegard, Leonard Lorenzen Memorial, and the Farm and Ranch Connection Scholarships.
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.
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.
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.
This contest tests cattle knowledge and social skills during a three day stint of educational competitions in a small group setting. The Stockgrower's contest is held annually in Denver, CO, during the National Western Stock Show. Though conducted independently of JRA, the Junior Board is involved in assisting with ice breakers and leadership events. Any Junior cattleman with interest in Red Angus is eligible to enter.
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".
JRA MERIT AWARD PROGRAM JULY 2004 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. |
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