2014 Junior National UPDATE and Hotel Information

School has officially started for so many, which usually signals the end of summer. No worries! We're already planning for next summer!

Yesterday, Gwen and Montie made a trip down to Kansas City to meet with staff from the Maine and Chi Associations - as all three breeds will be joining up in Summer 2014 for the junior national.

June 23-28, 2014 - Louisville, Kentucky - Mark your calendars!

Changes for schedules were discussed as the weeklong event will need to accomodate activities for all three breeds. Efforts for fundraising and other events and as Gwen said "the nuts and bolts" of preparing for a junior national were also discussed.

THEME:
Theme for 2014 - "Riding for the Brand". Each breed will present a logo, before a final one is decided upon. So keep your eye out for the official logo unveiling!

Ready to start planning for next summer? Below is the list of hotels where the Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National has set up blocks. Keep following us here on the blog to keep updated on the planning process!


2014 National Junior Heifer Show Hotel Information

Crowne Plaza

830 Phillips Lane

Louisville, KY 40209

(502) 367-6161

Block Name – Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National

Block Rate - $99

Courtyard Marriott Louisville Airport  - BLOCK FULL as of 10/4/13

819 Phillips Lane

Louisville, KY 40209

Block Name – Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National

Group Code – CMSN

Block Rate - $99

Holiday Inn – Fair/Expo Hotel  

447 Farmington Ave

Louisville, KY 40209

(502) 637-4500

Block Name – Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National

Block Rate - $99

Sleep Inn – Louisville Airport  

3330 Preston Hwy.

Louisville, KY 40213

(502) 368-9597

Block Name – Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National

Block Rate - $99

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

2735 Crittenden Dr.

Louisville, KY 40209

(502) 637-2424

Block Name – Chi/Maine/Shorthorn Junior National

Block Rate - $109

From the Road: Wyoming to Missouri

Last week, Jake traveled to both Wyoming and Missouri State Fairs for the Shorthorn PACE Shows.

This was the first year for Wyoming to host an invitational PACE show and we were glad to have them on the schedule!

Wyoming State Fair Results:

Judge: Jim McDougald

Grand Champion Bull – LC Gold Label 184, shown by Greg Cardey, Merced, CA

Reserve Champion Bull – JT Gold Label 589, shown by JT Ranch, Oakdale, CA

Grand Champion Female – JT Betty Angel 259, shown by JT Ranch

Reserve Champion Female – PLC Kiss This 212 GS, shown by Ty Shockley, Wheatland, WY

Missouri State Fair Results:

Judge: Jared Boyert

Grand Champion Bull – HC Marksman 252, shown by Hugh Moore, Jr. & Sons, Jerseyville, IL

Reserve Champion Bull – MM Corrupt 10312, shown by Hugh Moore, Jr. & Sons

Grand Champion Female – 3D Augusta Pride 3127A ET, shown by Sarah Moore, Jerseyville, IL

Reserve Champion Female – AF Revival 1301, shown by Robert Alden, Hamilton, MO

The Missouri State Fair Shorthorn Show was dedicated to the Bertz Family of Missouri. They were recognized at the show.


Snapshots from the show!



The Bertz Family gathers for a photo at the Missouri State Fair
backdrop.

Patrick will be making his way to the Kentucky State Fair later this week, so keep watch for results from that show as well as the West Virginia State Fair that took place this past week!


Full results will be published in an upcoming issue of the Shorthorn Country magazine!
For a schedule of current PACE shows, please click here.

From the Road: PACE and Picnics

Members of the ASA staff have been burning up the highways and the skyways lately traveling to events, but we’re just getting warmed up!

In July, the California State Fair kicked off the PACE Show season, with a good turnout as usual! ASA Field Representative Jake Alden was on hand for the event.

California State Fair Show Results:

Champion Bull - GSC Sonny 183, Greg Cardey, Merced, CA.

Reserve Champion Bull - LC Gold Label 44, Don Cardey, Turlock, CA.

Champion Female - JT Betty Angel 259, JT Ranch, Oakdale, CA.

Reserve Champion Female - LBB One Red Rose 294, Bennett Land & Cattle, Ducor, CA.

Twig Marston evalutes the Champion Bull lineup at the
California State Fair PACE Show.

If you’re not sure what we’re referring to when we say “PACE”, it is a Shorthorn show that is a point accumulation event. Shorthorn exhibitors accumulate points throughout the year based on their winnings and the show and number of animals exhibited. The points accumulated give animals the opportunity for an All-American distinction. To learn more about the PACE process, click here.

 

I (Audrey) went to Indiana State Fair just this last week for the Area 5 PACE Show. (Since I’m writing this post, I get to provide commentary for my travels!)

It was a great show and I had never been to the Indiana State Fair! The shows had been moved into the new “Youth Arena” since the coliseum is currently under renovation – so a change for everyone. A majority of the budget for renovations to the coliseum are being spent on interior changes in efforts to maintain the iconic look of the outside of the building. Fair-goers could tour the renovation and I must say it will be quite the deal when it’s all said and done – hopefully in summer 2014.

 

I also enjoyed getting suggestions on what I needed to see before I left the fair and just as importantly - what I needed eat! (Can't leave without trying some fair food!)

Indiana State Fair Show Results:

Champion Bull - BPCC Boondock Saint 1206, Beck Powell Cattle Co., Linton, IN.

Reserve Champion Bull - DRAG Bo's Boy Wonder, shown by Allison Dragstrem, Amboy, IN.

Champion Female - CF No Foolin 25 ET, shown by Adrianne Trennepohl, Middletown, IN.

Reserve Champion Female - CF Mattis Rose 284 SOL ET, shown by Xavier Ferris, Whiteland, IN.

 

Some snaphshots from the Indiana State Fair!

This past weekend Montie Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO of the ASA, attended the Ohio Shorthorn Breeder’s Association picnic held at Turner Shorthorns in Somerset, OH. Montie had nothing but good things to say about the event held on Sunday. The turnout was fantastic with approximately 125-140 people in attendance and a few of those included new people interested in Shorthorns! Montie and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association spoke to the group and all enjoyed a potluck dinner.

Those in attendance at the Ohio Shorthorn Summer Picnic.
What a group!

This week doesn’t slow down one bit as Jake is off to both Wyoming and Missouri State Fair PACE Shows. This is the first year for Wyoming to be on the PACE rotation and we are excited to have them!

Patrick, ASA Field Rep, will be off to the Kentucky State Fair PACE Show the following week, so make sure to look him up if you’re in attendance!

Look for updates on Facebook and Twitter as we update you on more events From the Road.

For full show reports, watch an upcoming issue of the Shorthorn Country magazine!

A Summer of Firsts

Where did the past three months go?  It seems like just yesterday that I left Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and made the long drive to Omaha, Nebraska to start my first ever internship away from home and 4-H, but here I am saying farewell. This summer truly was one of many firsts for me. Not only was it my first time being away from my family and home so long, it was my first Jr. National show, I got to see some states that I had never been to before, and I got to check a lot of other things from my bucket list.



Opening Ceremonies at the Junior National.

 

Thank you to everyone here at the American Shorthorn Office for giving me the chance to learn from you and making me feel at home here. You all helped me figure out what I was doing, got me back on track, and kept me going all summer. A big thank you goes to Gwen Crawford for giving me this opportunity and always being there when I run to her with my questions. We learned early on this summer that I take things very literally and sometimes that is good thing, but sometimes not so much. She is one of my role models now and I can only hope to be like her when I grow up.



My first time being in Nebraska this summer.

 

I really don’t think that I can put my experiences this summer into words just because so much has happened. But if I learned one thing here this summer it is that you never say no to trying something new. Not only this summer did I get to meet many amazing people who taught me life lessons that I will cherish forever, I took giant steps in my life. There is no doubt in my mind that this has been my best summer ever and I couldn’t have imagined sharing it with anyone else. I will always be grateful for being an ASA intern and I wish the best to everyone here.

-Laura 

It’s certainly bigger than anything in PA!

Learning, laughter and livestock.

Twelve weeks ago this central-Indiana hog girl found herself with an internship in Omaha working for a cattle association. (I had never even been to Nebraska until I moved for the summer!) Yes, funny how things fall into place, right? As I am preparing to leave my “home” for the  past few months, I can’t believe the experiences I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the place I’ve been. Without a doubt, I am capping off the best summer of my life. My time spent with the ASA is an experience I will never forget!

The memories made in this building will not be forgotten.

 

As I finish up the last few items on my sticky note to-do list this week, the memories and stories from the last 3 months continue to rush back. Memories of using the copier the slow way verses the more efficient way after making hundreds of copies the day before, experiencing my first major league baseball game with the Shorthorn and Hereford staff in Kansas City, the countless hours in the office designing the exhibitor folder for Junior Nationals, staff lunches, the drive to KEY Conference in the mini vans, dragging luggage across the Iowa State Fairgrounds looking for a truck at Junior Nationals and so many more.

I want to thank the entire American Shorthorn Association staff for sharing their knowledge and expertise with me and always making me feel like part of the team. From proof reading my articles and press releases, to helping me brainstorm ideas and provide feedback, I appreciate and thank Audrey Hambright. She has allowed me to gain real-life experiences in the agricultural communications world and prepared me for my future career. Whether it was teaching me how to use the copier, explaining the ins and outs of a Junior National, or challenging me to try new things and ask questions, I am forever grateful for Gwen Crawford who has become as a mentor and role model. Last but not least, I want to thank Jennie Johnson for setting the bar for me in this internship, being an incredible roommate and for including me in everything this summer.

2012 ASA Communications Intern,
Jennie Johnson, and me.

Gwen Crawford and I skating in
Michigan at KEY Conference

 

I have summed up my internship experience in three words: learning, laughter and livestock…what more could you want? Learning about the Shorthorn breed and communications, sharing a laugh in the office or at an event with a member and discussing livestock on a daily basis has made each day so great. Without a doubt, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or better people to be surrounded by. I am forever grateful to have been an ASA intern and can’t wait to see where the breed goes in the future!


- Blaire