accomplishments, as well. 4. Obtain a transcript. Clarify whether it needs to be an official or unofficial transcript. Official transcripts usually have a cost associated with them and come from your school’s administration office. If an official transcript is not required, then you may send an unofficial transcript from a student portal or other student website. After putting together your application, make sure you have everything that needs to be included. Try to send the application in a week prior to the deadline, so it is received on time. If you are cutting it close, then make sure to get it post marked, so the committee will know you summited it on time. Remember everything in your application should look tidy and professional! The appearance of the application is the first thing that the selection committee will know about you. If you are selected as a possible candidate for the scholarship, you may be interviewed by a scholarship committee. Prepare for the interview beforehand. Refer to the side bar for more information on interviews. If you receive a scholarship you may be asked to attend some sort of lunch or dinner to receive your award. If so, you should dress professional and act accordingly at the function. Also, don’t forget that the California Cattlemen’s Association Young Cattlemen’s Scholarship is now available online at www. calcattlemen.org. Download the application and return in full to the CCA office by Sept. 12, 2014. If you have questions contact YCC advisor Malorie Bankhead in the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.
Chico State YCA Starts New Tradition
The California State University, Chico (Chico State) Young Cattlemen’s Association (YCA) attracted more than 60 runners for its inaugural 5K run and walk event, “Beefin’ It Up 5K” at the Chico University Farm on Saturday, April 26. Chico State YCA members worked hard to garner support from sponsors and spent long hours to make sure that participants got the most out of their participation by displaying fact about heart-healthy beef along they race route. Runners were also able to see the beautiful 800-acre farm throughout the course and enjoy seeing various livestock and crop units. Participants finished the race by a welcoming crowd of volunteers cheering and clapping them on. The 1st place runner, Courtney Green, finished in approximately 22 minutes followed closely behind by 2nd place participant Cade Lambert and 3rd place participant Joel Wisniewski. As the last few participants crossed the finish line they were greeted with the smell of a Tri-tip barbecue. The YCA treated all of the participants to a complementary Tri-tip salad lunch complete with a veggie bar and dinner rolls. Volunteers and participants spent the rest of the day enjoying the scenery and roaming around the farm educating the public on the beef industry and what Chico State’s farm has to offer. The incredible sponsors, participants and volunteers all contributed to a successful day at the University Farm. Chico State YCA plans to make it an annual event in hopes that it will gain even more publicity and popularity for years to come. Check out pictures of the Beefin’ It Up 5k on Facebook by searching for the page “Beefin’ It Up 5k, Chico.”
Tips for Acing a Scholarship Interview Dress to impress. Shake hands before and after. Prepare your knowledge of the organization. Review your application. Thank the interview panel.
The Chico STATE YCA would like to thank these generous sponsors: California Cattlemen’s Association California Beef Council Fleet Feet Sports Best Signs Old 99 Road Wine & Specialty Shop Oak Meadows Ranch Bar OM Robert Foster Ranch, Tehama County CattleWomen Lassen County CattleWomen Cedar Crest Vineyards Eaton Roughs Ranch Cattle LLC
Daley Ranch 2 Doc’s Land & Cattle Butte County Cattlemen Roberti Ranch, American AgCredit, California Women for Agriculture N. Sacramento Valley Chapter Humboldt Grassfed Beef Camo Queen Wiest Rentals & Sales Butte County CattleWomen Duke Sherwood Contracting
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