Front Row (L to R): Katie Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas; Reba Hicks, Slocomb, Ala.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky.; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Back Row (L to R): Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Shane McGlohtlin, Anadarko, Okla.; Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.  Not pictured: Senee Foster, Lockney, Texas

Junior Perspective

Hello fellow Chi breeders and members. Welcome to the New Year! I hope that each and every one of you had a healthy, happy holiday and a successful 2009. Wow! Can you believe that another Louisville is under our belts and in the books?! Yes, it’s hard to believe that before long, the NWSS, Fort Worth, the spring sales and expos and the spring calving season will be upon us. It seems like only yesterday I was preparing to start my first semester of college, and now, my freshman year is already half way over.

As I reflect on 2009, I would like to again give a special thank you to the Tennessee Chi Association and everyone who was involved for putting on such a successful and enjoyable Junior National. Also, thanks to our dedicated and wonderful ACA staff. 2009 brought lots of stress and decision making to them due to the building change and CEO search. Even though this process isn’t complete, they continue to maintain a confident work ethic for themselves, and everyone involved in our Association.

Looking ahead to the New Year, I can only imagine that there will be tremendous success within our breed. While visiting Indiana in December, I had the opportunity to assist with the Hoosier Beef Congress and help out with the junior member registration. I was very pleased to see the turn out and the number of youth involved with our breed. In all, 152 members exhibited a Chi influenced steer or heifer. I can only hope that each state has this much interest, because after all, the youth are the future of our Association.

I wish each one of you success in 2010, at whatever you do, not only in the cattle industry but in all walks of life. I look forward to seeing everyone at various Chi events; sales, shows, field days, etc.

Good Luck & God Bless,
Kelsey Anne Culp, At-Large Director

Junior Perspective

Hello Everyone – WOW another year over and done. Where did the time go? With the first of the year comes  alving season, the Denver Stock Show, and Fort Worth.

I want to take the time to congratulate all of those who exhibited in Louisville. Those who exhibited brought an outstanding set of Chimaine and Chiangus cattle. Also, a special thanks to Heather and everyone who helped out with the show to make it run as smooth as possible.

I would also like to inform everyone that the junior board and the states of Illinois and Michigan are selling raffle
tickets to help raise money for the upcoming junior nationals in Springfield, Illinois. First place is a Bush Hog
Trail Hand Utility Vehicle, second place $250, and third place $100. The tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. If anyone is interested in purchasing a ticket just contact a junior board member or you can contact Heather and get names
of people in Illinois and Michigan to contact.

With that I hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Good luck to all of you for this upcoming show season and hope to see you in Springfield.

Sincerely,
Kelsey Rutt, AJCA At-Large Director