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Page 1: National Junior Angus Sho · Advocates for the Angus breed, Miss American Angus Madison Butler and other Angus royalty will connect and share ideas at the lunch. TUESDAY, JULY 14

National Junior Angus Show

2015 Media Kit

Built Ford Tough Complex at the Expo Square

4145 East 21st Tulsa, OK 74114

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Contents

CONTACT LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

NJAS INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NJAS AT A GLANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

POTENTIAL STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ABOUT THE BUSINESS BREED. . . . . . . .6

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

NEWS RELEASES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

CATTLE TERMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SHOW RESULTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

MAP & PARKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

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Contact List American Angus Association®

To coordinate NJAS participant interviews or request photos, please contact:Jena McRell Digital EditorOffice: (816) 383-5193Mobile: (816) 261-6398Email: [email protected]

Sarah Harris Communications InternOffice: (816) 383-5104Mobile: (517) 749-6613 Email: [email protected]

For details regarding junior programs or the NJAS, please contact:Jaclyn UppermanDirector of Events & EducationOffice: (816) 383-5147Mobile: (717) 372-5363Email: [email protected]

The All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest

Anne LampeCo-ChairE-mail: [email protected]: (620) 874-4273

For history and details about the Cook-Off, please contact:

Angus FoundationFor details about the golf tournament, silent auction or scholarships, please contact:

Anne Patton SchubertCo-ChairHome: (502) 477-2663

Online ResourcesView show results: www.ANGUS.orgAccess news releases: www.ANGUS.org/newsroom : National Junior Angus Association American Angus Association : The Angus Report :@AngusAssoc - @JrAngusAssoc - #NJAS15 :@AngusAssoc - @JrAngusAssoc - #NJAS15

Carrie HorsleyAngus Foundation Director of Marketing & Public RelationsOffice: (816) 383-5175Mobile: (309) 883-2011Email: [email protected]

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NJAS Information

MissionThe NJAS is a week-long event filled with education and entertainment that celebrates youth and the Angus breed. Through various contests and activities, participants, families and attendees learn about leadership, livestock and life. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members look forward to this summer highlight all year.

2015 FactsTheme: Angus Leading the WayNumber of Cattle Entered: 1,774 Number of Exhibitors Entered: 786

The Angus Foundation Golf TournamentThe 15th Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament is an excellent way for Angus breeders and juniors to gather, have fun, and help fund the activities of the Angus Foundation. Established in 1980 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Angus Foundation supports education, youth and research to advance the Angus breed and beef cattle industry. Generous gifts from Angus breeders, allied industry interests and friends have enabled the organization to annually increase its investment in Angus youth undergraduate and graduate scholarships, NJAA member and state junior association officers training, adult education and cutting-edge reserach.

ScholarshipsThrough the Angus Foundation, more than $215,000 will be given in undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Awards will be presented in the showring at the following times:Thursday 12 p.m. — Friday 12 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

The All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off ContestSponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary, the All-American Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) Cook-Off Contest gives Angus exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate their cooking and presentation skills, while preparing quality Angus beef. Teams are evaluated on their recipe, creativity and overall presentation.

CompetitionsJuniors can compete in 15 contests that challenge their personal development. - Career Development - Angus Journal® Photography Contest - The All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off - Team Sales - The Chef’s Challenge - Extemporaneous Public Speaking - Showmanship Contest - Team Fitting Competition - Public Speaking Contest - Quiz Bowl - Best State Herdsmanship Contest - Writing Contest - Team Marketing - Poster Contest - Cattle Judging Contest

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NJAS at a GlanceMONDAY, JULY 13

11:00 a.m. Queens’ Luncheon 11:45 a.m. Mentoring Mixer2:00 p.m. Prepared Public Speaking Contest2:30 p.m. Coloring Session (Youth age 9 and under) 4:15 p.m. State Line-up and Pictures5:15 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

TUESDAY, JULY 14

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

THURSDAY, JULY 16

FRIDAY, JULY 17

SATURDAY, JULY 18

7:00 a.m. Angus Foundation Golf Tournament (Forest Ridge Golf Club, Broken Arrow, Okla.) 7:30 a.m. Career Development Contest 10:30 a.m. Cattle Judging Contest 1:00 p.m. All-American Certified Angus Beef ®Cook-Off Contest 6:00 p.m. NJAA Annual Meeting

8:00 a.m. Begin Show — Bred-and-Owned Heifers12:30 p.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest2:30 p.m. Team Sales Competition 3:00 p.m. Team Marketing Competition

8:00 a.m. Resume Show — Steers, Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pairs, Owned Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred-and-Owned Bulls, Bred-and-Owned Best Five Head1:30 p.m. Showmanship Orientation and Photo Session Showmanship Preliminaries immediately following photos4:00 p.m. Team Fitting Contest5:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl Finals

8:00 a.m. Resume Show — Owned Heifers11:00 a.m. Presentation of Advisor of the Year Award & Honorary Angus Foundation Awards 12:00 p.m. Angus Foundation General Scholarship Presentations 4:30 p.m. NJAA Elections 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. NJAA Awards Program and Closing Ceremonies

8:00 a.m. Showmanship Finals and Awards Presentation 9:30 a.m. Resume Show — Owned Heifers

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Potential Stories

Cattle Judging Contest

All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off

NJAS Charity Project Each year at the NJAS, junior members get the opportunity to give back to the community through a charity project. This year’s charity project is assisting AgVocates For Exceptional Individuals; an organization that promotes the cognitive, social and physical development of children with disabilities. This year’s project is especially meaningful as juniors have the ability to give peers, who otherwise would not have the chance, the opportunity to experience a livestock show. Throughout the week, juniors will be raising funds, and awareness, to provide animals, show equipment, awards and additional curriculum for the organization.

Contestants put on their aprons and fire up the grill to compete in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off contest. Contestants prepare steaks, roasts and specialty meats, all using CAB® products. There will be divisions for junior teams, which include two to six members of a state junior association. Adults and juniors may also compete in the Chef’s Challenge, a team event that requires creativity to make a meal with a set of secret ingredients, announced the day before. The event is an educational, competitive and fun time for everyone involved. The Cook-Off is also an excellent way to educate and entertain non-participants, all while promoting high quality CAB® products.

One of the most anticipated events of the NJAS is the cattle-judging contest. This contest encourages effective evaluation of breeding and market cattle. Juniors will be able to evaluate cattle on their potential of high quality, and efficiency, and determine the placing of individual animals in each class. Not only does this contest give juniors the opportunity to be the judge, it also teaches juniors more about the Angus breed, allowing them to use similar evaluation techniques in their operations. Juniors who learn to evaluate cattle have the potential to improve and sustain the Angus breed, providing quality products for consumers in the future.

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About the Business Breed The Angus Breed first came toAmerica in 1873, when George Grant transported four Angus bulls from Scotland to the Kansas prairie.The breed has reshapedrural America like no other, and today, Angus cattle can be found in every region of the country.

What is the American Angus Association? Formed in 1833, the American Angus Association® is the largest breed registry in the nation. The Angus breed now accounts for more than 50 percent of all purebred registrations in the U.S. seedstock business.The Association also provides programs and services to famers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to provide quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

How is Certified Angus Beef® involved? The Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand is the most visable Angus market in the consumer area. In grocery stores and restaurants across theglobe, people enjoy high-quality CAB® products from the world’s largestbranded beef program. Early on, Angus ranchers recognized the need to encourage young leaders to help continue the evolution of the breed’s success. The All-American CAB® Cook-Off held annually during the NJAS is an example of that commitment.

Why is there a National Junior Angus Show? In 1956, the Junior Activities Department was formed to encourage young people to become involved with the Angus and beef industry. Each year, more juniors join and participate in the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) than any other youth cattle organization. The NJAS is a time to showcase and support young juniors in their efforts to make an impact and become the future leaders of the Angus industry.

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Schedule of Events

11:00 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

COLORING SESSION (AGE 9 & UNDER) — location: Exchange CenterYoung junior members meet to color and meet with other young members.

MENTORING MIXER — location: Exchange CenterJunior members new to the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) are paired with more experienced exhibitors who serve as mentors for the newcomers, and help them learn about events and activities.

OPENING CEREMONIES — location: Pavilion The NJAS officially begins with an event that celebrates the NJAA and introduces each state’s attending junior members.

MONDAY, JULY 13

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

QUEENS’ LUNCHEON — location: TBDAdvocates for the Angus breed, Miss American Angus Madison Butler and other Angus royalty will connect and share ideas at the lunch.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST — location: Exchange CenterJuniors present speeches they have prepared on a topic or issue relating to theAngus breed or cattle industry. They are judged on their poise, knowledge, and presentation.

2:30 p.m.

CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST — location: Pavilion Participants evaluate and rank classes of breeding and market cattle based on an industry-ideal set of criteria.

ANGUS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT — location: Forest Ridge Golf Club, Broken Arrow, Okla. Hit the greens during a special golf tournament to support the Angus Foundation’s mission to advance Angus education, youth and research.CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTEST — location: Exchange Center This competition is designed to help NJAA members build a resume and improve their interviewing skills. Job preparation and interviewing skills are only improved through practice and gaining experience.

10:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

5:15 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL CLINIC — location: Pavilion The NJAS presents a series of educational workshops that teach juniors about showing cattle and the Angus breed. Featuring: Weaver Leather

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Schedule of Events

8:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. EXTEMPORTANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST — location: Exchange Center Juniors give a speech based on a topic related to the Angus industry that is determined 30 minutes prior to the presentation. This contest teaches youth poise and polish while testing their Angus knowledge.

TEAM SALES COMPETITION — location: Pavilion The team sales competition places juniors into a real-world scenario as they team up to sell Angus cattle to a potential customer.

2:30 p.m.

SHOW BEGINS — location: Pavilion The cattle show begins with the bred-and-owned heifer show.

NJAS ANNUAL MEETING — location: Doubletree by Hilton; Warren Place NJAA members gather together to hear from candidates to the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB) and review updates to the youth beef breed organization.

TEAM MARKETING COMPETITION — location: Exchange Center The team marketing competition provides juniors with experience in planning a successful marketing strategy through the use of technology. Emphasis will be placed on team organization, communication skills and marketing techniques.

3:00 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL CLINIC — location: Exchange Center The NJAS presents the third clinic in this year’s educational series. Featuring: Purina “Gestational Nutrition Builds the Foundation for Beef Profitability”

4:00 p.m.

ALL-AMERICAN CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® COOK-OFF — location: Exchange Center NJAA members team up with other youth from their state to prepare a beef recipe and present it to a panel of judges, along with an educational andentertaining skit. In the Chef’s Challenge, participants 18 and older work to create orginal recipes with ingredients revealed the day before the contest.

1:00 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL CLINIC — location: Pavilion The NJAS presents the second clinic in this year’s educational series. Featuring: Sullivan Supply

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 (CONT.)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

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Schedule of Events

SHOWMANSHIP ORIENTATION AND PHOTO SESSION — location: Pavilion Showmanship contestants are briefed on competition details, followed by photos.

RESUME SHOW — location: Pavilion Thursday’s show features a number of classes: steers, bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs, owned cow-calf pairs, bred-and-owned bulls, and bred-and-owned best five head.

1:30 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

IMMEDIATELYFOLLOWING

SHOWMANSHIP PRELIMINARIES — location: Pavilion Judges: Danielle Foster, Mt. Eaton, Ohio; Amanda Schnoor, Modesto, Calif.;and John McCurry, Burrton, Kan. Two juniors from each state compete in this elite contest. Exhibitors are evaluated on their ability to handle a heifer that is not their own, while maintaining poise and composure.

TEAM FITTING CONTEST — location: PavilionState teams of juniors do their best to prepare an animal for the showring.

4:00 p.m.

QUIZ BOWL FINALS — location: Exchange CenterState teams compete using their knowledge of Angus cattle and the beef industry.

5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

FRIDAY, JULY 17

RESUME SHOW — location: Pavilion Similar to previous days, featuring owned heifers. The number of divisions shown will be decided upon check-in.

8:00 a.m.

SPECIAL AWARD CEREMONY — location: Pavilion The Advisors of the Year and Honorary Angus Foundation inductees will behonored for their service, dedication and support of Angus youth.

11:00 a.m.

ANGUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION — location: Pavilion The Angus Foundation general undergraduate and graduate scholarships will be awarded to participants during a break in the show.

ANGUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION — location: Pavilion The Angus Foundation general undergraduate and graduate scholarships will be awarded to participants during a break in the show.

12:00 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JULY 11

NJAA AWARDS PROGRAM — location: Pavilion Outstanding Angus youth receive awards for their accomplishments throughout the year. Winners of the week’s contest receive awards, and the new NJAB members and officers are announced.

6:30-8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

8:00 a.m. SHOWMANSHIP FINALS AND AWARDS PRESENTATION — location: Pavilion The showmanship contest winds down as 15 finalists compete in the showring for the Dean Hurlbut Award for top show person.

RESUME SHOW — location: Pavilion The remainder of the owned heifers and owned best five head are shown. The Premier Breeders, Sweepstakes and Auxiliary Silver Pitcher award winners are announced.

9:30 a.m.

Schedule of Events FRIDAY, JULY 17 (CONT.)

NJAA ELECTIONS — location: Pavilion Angus juniors cast their votes for new members of the NJAB. Most recognized in their green coats, these young leaders can be seen in the showring and leadership events held across the country.

4:30 p.m.

Owned Judge Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan.

Assistant Owned Judge Chris Effling, Highmore, S.D.

Bred & Owned Judge Jim Pipkin, Republic, Mo.

Assistant Bred & Owned JudgeDr. Dave Nichols, Manhattan, Kan.

Steer Judge Matt Leo, Snelling, Calif.

2015 NJAS JUDGES

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News ReleaseReleases also available at www.ANGUS.org

NJAA Recognizes an Illinois ‘Show Mom’Sherry Adcock receives Advisor of the Year award at the 2015 NJAS.

Sherry Adcock of Illinois is often the first in the barns at a cattle show. Throughout her years of service to the Illinois Junior Angus Association (IJAA), junior members are proud to consider her a “show mom” who is always prepared and willing to lend a hand. A warm personality, coupled with a strong dedication to the Angus breed and its youth, are a few reasons why Adcock will be recognized with the Advisor of the Year award during the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, Okla. “Sherry is one of those extraordinary leaders who will do whatever is necessary to achieve success, no matter the task,” says Gabrielle Lemenager, IJAA president. “She is best known as the organized perfectionist who does a great deal of the behind-the-scenes work that many of our juniors never realize occurs.” Junior members would also say Sherry is devoted to each individual. She encourages juniors from their first year to their last to become more involved within the organization. Arriving before the show begins to get things started, and leaving once everything is cleaned, are a few reasons why Sherry has been known as “show mom.” “Sherry has touched the lives of so many kids in a positive way because of her selfless devotion of both her time and energy to the betterment of the IJAA,” writes the McClure family, Lawrenceville, Ill. “She sees the bigger picture well beyond just showing cattle and how these organizations can leave a lasting imprint on our youth.” Though Sherry is known for being a positive influence for Illinois Angus juniors, she is also deeply involved within her community as a 4-H leader, past Central A & M School District’s nurse, member of her church and local judging competitions. “Sherry has an undeniable passion for Angus cattle, the Angus industry and Angus people,” says Keegan Cassady, IJAA secretary. “She expects everyone to do their share, without complaining, and treats all of us equally with praise and encouragement.” The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) presents the Advisor of the Year Award each year at the NJAS, which includes a detailed portrait sketch that celebrates the advisor’s commitment to the future of the Angus breed. The award was introduced in 1980 to recognize the tremendous contributions of junior Angus association advisors. Any junior Angus association advisors are eligible for the award by sending in a letter of nomination.

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News ReleaseReleases also available at www.ANGUS.org

Inspiring Youth, Chambers Angus Thomas and Catherine Chambers acknowledged as 2015 Honorary Angus Foundation inductees for

incredible support to Angus youth. The late Thomas and Catherine Chambers of Chambers Angus, Ontario, Ore., were long-time Angus breeders passionate about the cattle and their Angus family. Because of their dedication to the breed, it was always their intention to help others within the Angus industry. With no children of their own, in 1996 the couple chose the Angus Foundation as the sole charitable beneficiary of their estate — a generous gift to the future of Angus youth. To recognize their dedication, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) will posthumously induct Thomas and Catherine into the Honorary Angus Foundation during the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, Okla. “Thomas and Catherine were very modest, unpretentious and quiet individuals who were always thinking of the well-being of others, before their own,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “When visiting with the Chambers about Angus youth, their enthusiasm was evident when they smiled.” The legacy of Thomas and Catherine Chambers will live on through their endowment fund to support Angus youth activities. The first awards presented through the Chambers Angus Endowment Fund will be scholarships to attend the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference. Selected award winners will be named at the 2015 NJAS. Thomas and Catherine were both Kansas City, Mo., natives. They married in Nevada and then made their way to eastern Oregon, where they established their registered Angus herd. Through the experience they gained building their cattle operation, the couple was able to pass that knowledge along to others getting started in the beef business and the Angus breed. At the 2015 NJAS awards ceremony, the Chambers will be honored along with fellow 2015 inductees Gordon and Robin Keys, Beaver Dam Farm, Middleburg, Va.; and Ed and Wilma Minix, Black Witch Farms, Athens, Ga.

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News ReleaseReleases also available at www.ANGUS.org

Inspiring Youth, Black Witch FarmsEd and Wilma Minix acknowledged as 2015 Honorary Angus Foundation inductees for

incredible support to Angus youth.

Wilma and late husband Ed Minix of Black Witch Farms, Athens, Ga., built a successful registered Angus operation from the ground up. With no prior experience in the Angus business, they learned the ropes together and made a network of friends in the Angus community. Most recently, Wilma has generously given back to Angus youth and the future of the breed by supporting the Angus Foundation. To recognize their dedication, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) will induct Ed and Wilma Minix into the Honorary Angus Foundation during the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, Okla. “The personification of southern hospitality, Ed and Wilma always made you feel welcome, and genuinely appreciated you taking the time to visit their farm and view their herd,” says David Gazda,American Angus Association® regional manager. “No one is more deserving of such recognition than this gracious and caring couple, Ed and Wilma Minix.” In honor of Ed, Wilma has been a loyal contributor beginning with the purchase of the first granite planter in the Building an Angus Legacy project for $7,500. Now, when arriving at the American Angus Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., the Black Witch Farm logo is among the first to been seen etched into a granite planter near the building’s entryway. In 2014, Wilma established the Ed and Wilma Minix/Black Witch Farm Angus Youth Scholarship and Activities Endowment Fund, which was first awarded in 2014. Additionally, Wilma has named the Angus Foundation as one of three charitable beneficiaries in her estate plans. “Though the Black Witch program will be remembered for its high quality Angus cattle, what many will always fondly remember was the first time they met its owners and the lifetime friendship that followed with this personable couple,” Gazda says. Wilma Minix, unable to attend the 2015 NJAS, was honored with the Honorary Angus Foundation award during the NJAA’s recent Raising the Bar Conference hosted April 10 in Athens, Ga. The National Junior Angus Board and junior members were present for the announcement and recognition of her award. Ed and Wilma Minix will be honored along with fellow 2015 inductees Gordon and Robin Keys, Beaver Dam Farm, Middleburg, Va.; and Thomas and Catherine Chambers, Chambers Angus, Ontario, Ore.

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News ReleaseReleases also available at www.ANGUS.org

Inspiring Youth, Beaver Dam Farm Gordon and Robin Keys acknowledged as 2015 Honorary Angus Foundation inductees for

incredible support to Angus youth.

Both lifelong Angus cattle breeders, Gordon and Robin Keys of Beaver Dam Farm, Middleburg, Va., are leaving a lasting impression on Angus youth in their home states of Maryland and Virginia, respectively. In 2015, the family established two scholarship endowment funds through the Angus Foundation to benefit junior members for many years to come. To recognize their dedication to youth, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) will induct Gordon and Robin into the Honorary Angus Foundation during the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, Okla. “It has truly been an honor to get acquainted with Gordon and Robin,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president “I remember when Gordon mentioned he and his wife would like to make a major gift to the Angus Foundation. Through many conversations, they are leaving their legacy within the Angus breed and making a difference in the lives of Angus youth.” Prior to establishing the scholarship funds, the couple had been dedicated donors to the Angus Foundation. Recently, they felt the need to have a more personal impact on junior Angus members in their home states and help support them in their dreams of higher education. Gordon’s involvement with Angus cattle dates back to his childhood, and he provided the same opportunities to his children growing up. They participated in 4-H, showed Angus cattle and were involved in other activities throughout the agriculture industry — and they remain involved today. At the 2015 NJAS awards ceremony, the Keys will be honored along with fellow 2015 inductees Ed and Wilma Minix, Black Witch Farms, Athens, Ga.; and Thomas and Catherine Chambers, Chambers Angus, Ontario, Ore.

About the Honorary Angus Foundation In 1985, the NJAA Board of Directors established the Honorary Angus Foundation to recognize and thank those who have shown incredible support of Angus youth. Seven Angus breeders were honored as the first inductees, and each year the NJAA honors up to three individuals. Any member of the American Angus Association® is eligible to nominate individuals or organizations for the Honorary Angus Foundation. A complete list of members can be found online. For more information, please contact Carrie Horsley, Angus Foundation director of public relations and marketing, at 816-383-5175 or [email protected].

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Cattle Terms • Bovine: Refers to a general family grouping of cattle. • Heifer: A female bovine, typically under the age of two, which has never given birth. • Cow: A female bovine that has given birth, commonly over the age of two. • Dam: An animal’s female parent. • Steer: A male bovine that has been castrated. Ideal for meat products, Angus steers are usually

harvested at 1,200 pounds. They are known for higher marbling, which produce juicy flavor and tender, cooked meat products. • Bull: A male bovine whose testicles are intact, used for breeding. • Bred-and-Owned Heifers: A female that an exhibitor has bred and raised from their own

stock. • Owned Heifers: A female the exhibitor has purchased from another breeder. • Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pairs: A cow with her most recent natural offspring. The

exhibitor bred both the cow and the calf. • Owned Cow-Calf Pairs: A cow with her most recent natural offspring. The exhibitor has

bought the cow, rather than raising the cow on his or her own. The exhibitor bred the calf.

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Show Results

Keep up with who is “Leading The Way”Download the Angus Mobile App

to have the latest NJAS schedule and events at your fingertips.

Showring candids or backdrop photos are available for media upon request.

Contact Sarah Harris for more information at [email protected]

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Map & Parking

NJAS Showring

To view a map online visit www.njas.info.

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Map & ParkingFrom Oklahoma City (I-44 eastbound Turner Turnpike) From I-44, exit at Yale Ave. North (left) on Yale to 21st Street Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

From Joplin (I-44 westbound Will Rogers Turnpike) From I-44, exit at Yale Ave. North (right) on Yale to 21st Street Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

From Muskogee (Hwy. 51 westbound Muskogee Turnpike) Exit Hwy. 51 at Yale Ave. At exit ramp, turn west (left) on 31st Street Atfirstlight,turnnorth(right)onYale Turn west (left) on 21st or 15th Street

From Stillwater (Hwy. 51 eastbound) Hwy. 51 turns into Hwy. 412 and then Hwy. 244 Exit Hwy. 244 at Yale Ave. At exit ramp, turn south (right) on Yale Turn west (right) on 21st or 15th Street

From Hwy. 244 eastbound Exit at Yale At exit ramp, turn south on Yale Turn west (right) on 21st or 15th Street

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