We’re excited to kick off our Junior Nationals run with our first week in Grand Island, NE for the North American Junior Red Angus Event. In preparing, we decided it would be beneficial to share all the information we have gathered with our viewers. Enjoy!
June 15, 2015
Monday:
7:30 a.m. – Junior Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. – Junior Board Interviews
9:00 a.m. – Scholarship Interviews
12:00 p.m. – Cattle in place
12:30 p.m. – Junior exhibitor meeting in the showring
1:00 p.m. – Cattle check in, Satellite Contest check in, purchase extra banquet tickets, get show shirts and t-shirts. Last chance to enter or drop from Satellite Contests, photos turned in for Photography contest.
June 16, 2015,
Tuesday:
7:00 a.m. – Junior Board Meeting
7:30 a.m. – Queen/Princess Breakfast ( Location TBA)
8:00 a.m. – NCBA Leadership
8:30 a.m. – Adult Membership Meeting
1:00 p.m. – Livestock Judging Contest
6:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies – Pizza to follow
June 17, 2015
Wednesday:
7:00 a.m. – Junior Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. – Sales Talk Contest
1:00 p.m. – Herdsman Quiz
2:00 p.m.- Stock Show University
3:30 p.m. – Team Fitting Contest
5:00 p.m. – Pee Wee Stick horse races – Ice cream to follow
June 18, 2015
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – Public Speaking Contest
10:00 a.m. – Pee Wee Cookie Decorating
10:30 p.m. – Quiz Bowl – Early Rounds
1:00 p.m. – Showmandship Contests
Seniors
Intermediates
Juniors
Pee Wee
June 19, 2015
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – Quiz Bowl Championship
9:00 a.m. – Futurity Show begins following completion of the Quiz Bowl.
Futurity Show
Bred & Owned Females
Bred & Owned Bulls
6:30 p.m.- Awards Banquet & Auction benefitting the 2016 Show in the Quilt Room in the Exhibit Hall at Fonner Park
June 20, 2015
Saturday:
7:00 am Jr Board Mtg with Advisors
8:00 a.m. – All Juniors to the ring for a picture
8:30 a.m. – Show Starts: Commercial Heifer Show, Steer Show, Owned Heifer Show.
Be on the lookout this week for the smiling faces representing Sullivan Supply at the trailer, with the Pulse and Stock Show University
How many years have you helped with the North American Junior Red Angus Event?
Dan and I started talking about this with other breeders about 12 years ago.
Why do you continue to support the NAJRAE?
This year there will be over 200 reasons why a person should support it. These 200 junior exhibitors are the future of beef production. According to the 2012 USDA Census, the average beef producer’s age is 58.3. We have to do something to keep these young people involved in the production of beef, and by providing a week of fun competitions, leadership building activities, and shows, I believe we are doing just that. This week isn’t just about inspiring and educating the youth of our organization, it is also a week that parents can spend time focused on their children helping them with sales talk, public speaking, and refreshing their memories on quiz bowl questions and other information about the breed.
What do you enjoy most about the Red Angus Breed?
There are so many reasons to enjoy this breed. Through NAJRAE we have met some of the greatest people and have had so many great experiences. As far as the actual breed, what got our family excited was the Red Angus female and her mothering ability, as well as the docility of the breed as a whole.
Why do you think the Red Angus breed has gained popularity in recent years?
I think up until recently, the Red Angus breed has been highly underrated. I believe the popularity of this breed has started to grow because people are realizing the full potential of the breed. I think the mothering ability of it’s females, the high quality beef production the breed produces, and the docility of the breed as a whole, are all contributing factors as toward why this breed is constantly growing.
What is your favorite thing about the North American Junior Red Angus Event?
We can think outside the box, we can raise the bar, and we can change. We work very hard to do what is best for the juniors and for the future of the Red Angus breed. Working with the Junior Board is also a great experience. I just can’t say enough about them. They plan throughout the year for this event. They show up before everyone else, and they are the last ones to leave. They compete, they lead, and they never stop giving. We could not be prouder. This Senior Board is one of the most unselfish volunteer groups I have had the privilege of working with. I encourage people to get involved. It’s like watching a cattle show, it is easy to stand outside the ring and be able to place the cattle (most of the time you may not agree) but step inside that ring, and it is a game changer. In other words, it’s a lot harder than it looks. Outside of the ring the junior and senior boards make it look easy, but there are many discussions had about doing the right things for the betterment of the NAJRAE, and a year of planning that happen before the event takes place to make it the best we can.
This is an independent show, and the entire week is completely put on by volunteers, breeders, and corporate support.
All cattle must meet the health requirements for the state where the event is held. Health inspection certificates issued by your local veterinarian must bear the animal’s ID, age and breed description. Any questions regarding health requirements should be directed to your local or state veterinarian.
Farmers Daughter Cafe
Address: 105 N Walnut St, Grand Island, NE 68801-6012
Phone Number: 308-382-9794
Vientiane
Address: 523 West 4th, Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone Number: +1-308-381-1034
Texas TBone Steakhouse
Address: 1201 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801-8292
Phone Number: 308-382-9474
Napoli’s
Address: 3421 Conestoga Drive, Grand Island, NE
Phone Number: 308 675 1771
Chicken Coop Sports Bar
Address: 120 East 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE
La Cabana
Address: 1201 South Locust St. Ste A, Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone Number: (308) 675-0043
