Virtual Skill-a-thon July 1-Sept 30, 2021 Rules: 1. Must be a UJSSA Member. 2. Contest will offer 4 age divisions: Age 7 and Under
Age 8 – 12 Age 13 – 16 Age 17- 21
3. Contest forms will be on the USSA Website under “youth” starting July 1, 2021. 4. Contest form and your name, state, and age as of January 1 and photos submitted to juniors@suffolks.org. 5. Prizes awarded to the top 2 in each age group. 6. Last day to participate is Sept. 30, 2021. Promotional Video Contest Oct 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 Rules: 1. Must be a UJSSA member 2. Contest will offer 3 age divisions: Ages 8-12 Ages 13-16 Ages 17-21 3. The subject matter of the promotional video is “The Suffolk Breed”. 4. The video should be 30 seconds and 2 minutes long. 5. Each Jr. Director will create their own promotional video as an example. Examples will be posted by Oct. 1 on the UJSSA Facebook page and the Junior page on the USSA website under “Youth”. 6. Videos should be attached to an email with your name, state, and age as of January 1. Submit videos to juniors@suffolks.org. Contact the USSA Office with any video submission issues. 7. Submission deadline: Dec 31, 2021. 8. Prizes awarded to the top two in each age division. Winning videos will be posted on the UJSSA Facebook and Instagram pages.
UJSSA Director Applications UJSSA members interested in serving the Junior Association for a two-year term as a volunteer director must apply for the position by completing a Director Application. Juniors who have not served as a UJSSA Director must apply to be a UJSSA Director Intern, a one year term, before being eligible to be a Director. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified on the interview process. New director terms begin at the July meeting and conclude with the National Junior Suffolk show the following year. UJSSA officers and directors are expected to attend the National Junior Suffolk Show, assist with fundraising for the junior show and junior promotional projects, participate in UJSSA meetings and promote interest in the Suffolk breed and membership in UJSSA through various promotional and educational activities. UJSSA officers are expected to participate in all UJSSA Board conference calls. If a Director is absent for two consecutive meetings or conference calls they will be relieved of their position on the board. Please visit suffolks.org/youth for up-to- date information on pursing a UJSSA director opening. You're Invited to Participate!
he United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association consists of young Suffolk sheep breeders from coast to coast. Junior members join to foster and promote an interest in raising Suffolk sheep. Anyone under the age of
22 is encouraged to join. Membership benefits include the ability to register Suffolk sheep in the United Suffolk Sheep Association at USSA member rates and eligibility to enter the National Junior Suffolk Show which is held in conjunction with the All-American Junior Sheep Show, UJSSA members are invited to participate in numerous virtual activities such as webinars and contests throughout the year. The Junior Directors have various fundraising efforts throughout the year including but not limited to auctions and collecting sponsorships. All donations benefit junior activities, the National Junior Suffolk Show and support regional junior shows across the country. The UJSSA board’s adult liaison is the Junior Coordinator. The Junior Coordinator is a volunteer and receives a stipend from the UJSSA and the USSA to help with travel expenses. The UJSSA is governed by a Board of Directors selected by a Selection Committee. Junior Suffolk breeders are invited to join the UJSSA Board of Directors, more information can be found at suffolks.org and applications are due June 1st.
Photo Contest Results Winner:
Katie Ford, IN Honorable Mentions: Laura Brinkman, MN Morgan Tweed, PA Karianna Stricthouser, MD Other 2020 Contest Results T-Shirt Design Contest: Marcy Barry, CA Drawing Contest: Winner Greeley Everts, IA Age 8 Honorable Mentions: Lindsey Larson, WA Age 8 Arica Sodtalbers, PA Age 10
Photo Contest Now-June 1st. Rules: 1. Must be a UJSSA Member. 2. Must feature a Suffolk sheep in the photo.
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3. Should be a jpg. file submitted. 4. Each Jr. Member can enter up to 3 photos. 5. Submit photos to juniors@suffolks.org
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