Join us at the ShortHorn SAfArI National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference :: Louisville, Kentucky
Contest Topic Changes and Deadlines
BEEF COOK-OFF CONTEST Product cooked will be the same for all teams. This year’s choice of meat will be any cut from the “Rib Primal.” GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST All entries must be emailed by June 1 to contests@shorthorn.org. Entries will not be accepted at NJSS. Entries must be 8.5x11 to fit Short- horn Country Guidelines. (Live Print Area is 7.485” x 9.833”) PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST ALL Entries must be emailed by June 1 to contests@shorthorn.org. Entries will not be accepted at NJSS. SPEECH CONTEST
Senior Topic: Explain the importance of exporting beef to the American cattlemen. Intermediate Topic: Why should Americans consume US beef instead of imported beef? PII Topic: What are some good qualities of Shorthorn beef? PI Topic: Why are you ‘Wild’ about Shorthorns? TEAM SALESMANSHIP CONTEST
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Senior Division: Present a Shorthorn business plan to the bank to receive a loan. The senior team will come prepared to the competition (no scenario given as in past) and they will base their plan on them just graduating college with $500, 10 cows and owning no land. Intermediate Division: Selling Shorthorn Beef – information on the new Shorthorn beef program can be found at shorthorn.org Prospector I & II: The team will bring an animal to the competition area to present, promote and “sell” the entry to the judges. TEAM FITTING CONTEST Teams will now be FOUR people and they will have 20 minutes to fit their animal.
New Career Development Contest for Seniors!
The purpose of the this contest is to help prepare AJSA members for their future. Through creating a resume, cover letter and the interview, participants will gain many skills that can help them in their future career. • This contest is for the senior division only. • Participants must submit a resume, cover letter and their selected job description in PDF format by June 1 to contests@shorthorn.org. • Contest judges will receive participants resume, cover letter and job description before the contest to review. •
Participants will receive written comments and critique on their material and interview to be returned after the awards ceremony. • Judges will place participants based on their resume, cover letter and interview. • View full rules at juniorshorthorn.com
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