Front Row (L to R): Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas. Back Row (L to R): Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.; Will Coor, Selma, N.C.; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa.

Hello Chi Breeders & Enthusiasts

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!! As many of you know we had our National Junior Heifer Show, which was a great event! A special thank you to the Illinois crew for putting on a fantastic show. Next time you see any of
them down the road, be sure to thank them again. Without the work of host states, these shows would not be possible.

It was great to see all the breeders who strive to improve our breed and all of the juniors. I would like to congratulate all you young people for doing a great job. For the newly elected board members, I am excited to work with all of you, it will be a great year! It was a really fun and exciting week. All events ran smoothly, even the Adult showmanship…well except for the heifers mysteriously getting loose! I am excited for next year as your newly elected president and this year should be another success.

Just a reminder that the National Show which is held in Louisville, Kentucky annually is just right around the corner. I hope everyone plans to attend this great event. It’s a great time to not only show off our amazing cattle, but to mingle with the great members of our association. Also make plans to attend the National Western Stock Show and Ft. Worth Stock Show.

Even though it’s a little under a year away, we would like to invite all junior members to attend the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show to be held in Kansas City, Mo., June 26-July 2. It will be a great time and one you won’t want to miss.

Sincerely,
Josh Nelson
AJCA President