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Shorthorn Insider
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Shorthorn
PRESIDENT – Ashley Vogel, Iowa
VICE PRESIDENT – Joseph O’Sullivan, Minnesota
SECRETARY – Brooke Pearson, Nebraska
PUBLIC RELATIONS – Marshall Allison, Pennsylvania
DIRECTOR – Dustin Smith, Iowa
DIRECTOR – Haley Alden, Missouri
DIRECTOR – Mackenzie Nickels, Wisconsin
DIRECTOR – Gerrit Pearson, Nebraska
DIRECTOR – Tyler Pierson, Minnesota
Junior Director – Gwen Crawford
Meet Joseph O’Sullivan, Vice President
Hometown: Maple Lake, MN
Who are your greatest mentors? My dad, Frank Sullivan, John Sullivan, and Roger Sullivan
What is your favorite junior national memory? 2006 Junior Nationals, Des Moines, IA I had Champion Heifer
What do you want people to be excited about with Junior Nationals? Their ability to meet other agriculture enthusiast from other states with the same interest and be able to interact with them.
What is the board most excited about? We are excited to meet the kids we represent and help be a mentor to them. Setting a good example for them in and out of the ring.
What is the biggest life lesson you can take away from showing livestock? Work ethic, the benefits it gives us and the good things come to those who work hard
What is the most rewarding experience while on the Jr. Board? The success of the Leading the Legacy sale. Being a part of the group that played a big role in that sale felt good.
How do you plan to stay involved with your breed after your term on the jr board is over? I plan to have a small shorthorn herd so I can sell shorthorn and shorthorn influenced cattle to kids for their projects. I also hope my kids want to stay involved with the show industry and shorthorns.
Shorthorn/Maine-Anjou/Chianina
Friday, June 20
Early arrival
Saturday, June 21
All cattle allowed in barns
3-6 pm Chi/Maine Cattle & Contest Check in
Sunday, June 22
8 am Chi/Maine Stockman’s Quiz
9 am Maine Advisor/Delegate Meeting Newmarket Hall
9:30 am Chi Exhibitor Meeting Pavilion Arena
10 am Chi/Maine Speech Contest
12 pm Chi/Maine Queen & Princess Interviews
3 pm Cowboy Church Service
4 pm Maine Poster Contest
5:30 pm Focus on the Legacy Meet & Greet Pavilion Arena
Monday, June 23
8 am Chi/Maine Salesmanship Pavilion Arena
1 pm Maine Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest Pavilion Arena
3 pm Shorthorn Jr Board Meeting Newmarket Hall
3:30 pm Chi Quiz Bowl
5:30 pm Shorthorn State Advisor Meeting Newmarket Hall
Tuesday, June 24
8 am All shorthorns stalled/Check In
8 am Chi/Maine Showmanship Broadbent Arena
9 am Shorthorn Contest & Photo Registration
12 pm All Shorthorn cattle & Projects checked in
1 pm Judging of Shorthorn Projects West Hall Lobby
1 pm Shorthorn Youth Conference I Newmarket Hall
1:30 pm Shorthorn Sidekicks I
3:30 pm All Breeds Joint Judging Contest Broadbent Arena
6 pm Line up for State Photos
7 pm “All Breeds Ranch Roundup
State Parade/Battle of the Breeds with Dinner” Broadbent Arena
Wednesday, June 25
8 am Shorthorn Showmanship Broadbent Arena
8 am Chi Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest
9 am Maine Anjou Annual Meeting
11 am Maine Cook-Off
12 pm She’s a Lady Shoot Out Pavilion Ring
1 pm AJCA Shows-Chi Steers, Bulls, & Chiangus Broadbent Arena
1 pm Maine Steers, Bulls, & Full Bloods Broadbent Arena
1:30 pm Shorthorn Sidekicks II
2 pm Shorthorn Beef Cook-Off West Hall A
3 pm Shorthorn Jr Board Interviews West Hall Meeting Rm 5
3:30 pm Shorthorn Team Sales
5 pm Stock Show University Presentation Pavilion Arena
6:30 pm Chi Foundation Auction
7:30 pm Maine-Anjou Herdsman Social
Thursday, June 26
8 am AJCA Chianina Show Broadbent Arena
8 am Shorthorn Speech Contest West Hall Meeting Rm 5
8:30 am Bred and Owned MaineTainer, Owned MaineTainer Show Broadbent Arena
9 am Shorthorn Golf Outing
10 am Shorthorn Lassie Princess Hour West Hall Meeting Room 6
11 am Shorthorn Youth Conference III Newmarket Hall
11:30 am Shorthorn Lassie 101 & Social West Hall Meeting Rm 6
12 pm Shorthorn Quizbowl
3 pm Shorthorn Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest Pavilion Arena
5 pm Shorthorn Free Night
5:30 pm Chi/Maine Awards Banquet
Friday, June 27
8 am Maine Bred & Owned, Owned Maine-Anjou Show Broadbent Arena
8 am Shorthorn Bred & Owned Heifer, B&O Bull, Cow/Calf Pair, ShorthornPlus Heifers, Shorthorn Steers, & ShorthornPlus Steers Broadbent Arena
6 pm Shorthorn Awards Banquet
Saturday, June 28
8 am National Junior Shorthorn Show and Junior PACE Show Broadbent Arena
11 am Release of Shorthorn Projects
Shorthorn Insider
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Houston Livestock Show – Junior Shorthorn
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female – Junior Show
FR Grace Z901
Sire: SULL Primetime ET
Dam: Cannondale GL Grace 10
Bred by: Fred Ripberger
Congratulations to Kailey Lemmeyer of Hockley County, TX!
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female – Junior Show
KOLT Cassie’s Pride 812 ET
Sire: KOLT0RGLC SImplify 9321
Dam: SULL Solutions Pride ET
Bred by: KOLT Cattle Company
Congratulations to Collin Cass of San Patricio County, TX!
Photos courtesy of Show Champion Livestock Photography!
American Junior Shorthorn Association – Junior Board Applications
Don’t miss the April 15th deadline to submit your application to run for one of three open spots on the American Junior Shorthorn Association Board of Directors! Click below to download application!
