AJMAA Junior National Official Rulebook

Official Rulebook

204 Marshall Rd. P.O. Box 1100 Platte City, MO 64079-1100 Phone: (816) 431-9950 Fax: (816) 431-9951 ajmaa@kc.rr.com www.maine-anjou.org

Fonner Park Fairgrounds 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. P.O. Box 490 Grand Island, NE 68802

May 1, 2013 - Entry & OwnErship DEaDlinE Please make note of updated rules throughout the book

American Maine-Anjou Association 204 Marshall Road · P.O. Box 1100 Platte City, MO 64079-1100 (816) 431-9950 phone · (816) 431-9951 fax ajmaa@kc.rr.com www.maine-anjou.org

Staff

John Boddicker, executive vice president amaajohn@kc.rr.com Dave Steen, commercial marketing director davesteen35@metc.net Kasey Herman, director of youth activities ajmaa@kc.rr.com Rhonda Boddicker, administrative assistant amaarhonda@kc.rr.com Marcena Fulton, registrar registrar@kc.rr.com Lindsey Broek, Voice editor voiceeditor@kc.rr.com Tammy Seevers, office assistant Brandi West, office assistant AMAA Youth Committee

Troy Jones - (419) 648-5870 Mark Beauprez - (303) 822-9260 Barry Nowatzke - (773) 255-4684 Jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271 Cory Thomsen - (605) 730-2397 Dennis Moore - (618) 465-0118

Headquarters

Holiday Inn Midtown - Grand Island 2503 S. Locust St. Grand Island, NE 68801 p: 308/384-1330 Block name – Junior National Expo Rate: $99

Camping Contact Fonner Park Fairgrounds

For camping information e-mail: Best Western Grand Island Inn & Suites bruceswihart@aol.com 2707 S. Locust St. Grand Island, NE 68801 p: 308/381-8855 Block name – Junior National Expo Rate: $99

Show location and address:

Spots are full hook-ups at $30.00/night

Fonner Park Fairgrounds 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. P.O. Box 490 Grand Island, NE 68802

Schedule of Events Friday, June 14 8 a.m.

Arrival of cattle to tie-outs ONLY 4 p.m.

Barns open for exhibitors Saturday, June 15

3 - 6 p.m.

Cattle and Contest Check-In

Sunday, June 16 -- Breafast & Dinner 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 9 a.m.

Maine Advisor/Delegate meeting 9:30 a.m.

Chi Exhibitor Meeting 10:30 a.m.

Stockman’s Challenge (w/ Chi) 12 p.m.

Chi & Maine Queen & Princess Interviews 1 p.m.

Maine Cook-Off 3 p.m.

Church Service 4 p.m.

Maine Poster Contest 6 p.m.

Lineup for Opening Ceremonies 6:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies & Dinner Monday, June 17 -- Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Maine & Chi Showmanship (order on pg. 10) 1 p.m.

Maine & Chi Speech Contest 4 p.m.

Stock Show U Fitting Clinic 5 p.m.

Chi Quiz Bowl Tuesday, June 18 -- Breakfast & Dinner 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Chi & Maine Salesmanship 12:30 p.m.

Maine-Anjou Team Fitting 3 p.m.

Weaver Leather Clinic 4:30 p.m.

Chi & Maine Livestock Judging 6 p.m.

Maine-Anjou and Chi fun night Wednesday, June 19 -- Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Maine-Anjou steers, MaineTainer B&O Bull Show, Maine-Anjou B&O Bull Show, Fullblood Female Show 12 p.m.

Chi Team Fitting 12 p.m.

She’s A Lady Futurity 4 p.m.

Maine Annual Meeting 5 p.m.

Chi Annual Meeting 6:30 p.m.

ACA Foundation Benefit Auction Thursday, June 20 -- Breakfast 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Chi Steers, Bulls and ChiAngus shows 8:30 a.m.

B&O MaineTainer show then Owned MaineTainer show 5:30 p.m.

Chi and Maine Annual Banquet Friday, June 21 -- Breakfast 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

B&O Maine-Anjou show then Owned Maine-Anjou show 8:30 a.m.

ChiMaine and Chianina shows Cattle are released at the end of the show

DeaDlines

• Entry Deadline - Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2013.

• Entries postmarked after May 1, 2013 until May 15, 2013 will be required to pay double entry fees.

• Ownership Date - Entry must be solely in exhibitor’s name by May 1, 2013.

• Registration certificates must clear the AMAA office by May 1, 2013.

• Please allow 10 business days for registration process to be completed.

• NO SUBSTITUTIONS

eligibility of Contestants

Participants must be members in good standing of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and can not have reached their 21st birthday prior to January 1 the year of the show.

Divisions

Age divisions are determined on Dec. 31 of the year preceding the show.

• Junior 12 years of age and younger • Intermediate 13-16 years of age • Senior 17-20 years of age

Premium sCheDule

Individual • For show entries only.

• First: $60; Second: $50; Third: $30; Fourth: $20; Fifth: $10 State • Best Four Head - First: $60 • Herdsmanship - First: $80; Second: $65; Third: $50 • Sweepstakes - First: $100

fees

• Exhibitor fee - $30 per exhibitor • Show fee - $25 per entry. Bred and owned entry fees are separate from owned entry fees.

• Bedding fee - $45 per head for indoor and outdoor bedding. You are required to pay this fee. You can not bring your own bedding instead of paying this fee.

• Junior dues must be paid in full for entries to be processed.

• If an exhibitor is entered in both the Chi and Maine shows, they will only receive one exhibitor meal ticket and one exhibitor banquet ticket.

awarDs

• First through 10th place will be recognized at the banquet with a certificate.

• First through 5th place will be presented with a certificate and award.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTEST AND CATTLE CHECK-IN IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15!!

amaa rules anD regulations

• Exhibitors are subject to all rules and regulations of the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA). When an entry is made, exhibitors agree to abide by the rules and regulations established by the AMAA, as well as the rules of the show management. Entries found to be misrepresented and persons not abiding by the show rules will be disqualified.

• All animals must be registered with the AMAA. The original registration certificate is required at check-in.

• Tattoos will be checked, must be legible and correspond exactly with the original registration certificate. We will check tattoos even if they have been verified. Other than Brucellosis Calfhood tattoos, there shall be no other permanent identification marks other than those noted on the certificate of registry.

• The attempted surgical or non-surgical alteration of conformation of an animal is strictly prohibited, except for dehorning. Cattle are to be shown in their natural conformation.

• The use of false tailheads, added hair or other materials to any part of the animal’s body is prohibited.

• The dying or artificial changing of the existing color and color pattern is prohibited.

• No artificial filling (pumping).

• All horned animals more than seven months of age must be dehorned.

• Any and all cattle shall be made available to have blood drawn or hair pulled for parentage verification, detection of foreign substances or the presence of altering. If recorded parent is excluded as a result of DNA typing, the owner can, at his expense, request the AMAA to determine actual parentage. Failure to determine parentage will result in disqualification of that animal from the AMAA herdbook.

• Heifers exhibited at 20 months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of pregnancy. Heifers used in embryo transfer must be accompanied by a certificate of positive fertility issued by a licensed veterinarian.

• Exhibitors shall wear show harnesses to exhibit entry numbers.

• The show superintendent will split classes as near to equal as possible.

aJmaa national show rules anD regulations

• Show entries must be owned solely by the exhibitor.

• Participants must accompany and exhibit their show entries.

Exceptions: • An exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class, in which another junior participant may help by showing one of the animals.

• Injury or illness • The youth committee will review other circumstances • Official shirts are required while exhibiting animals and will be available at check-in. You are not required to wear show shirts during showmanship.

• Any and all cattle shall be made available to have hair pulled for parentage verification. If recorded parent is excluded as a result of DNA, the owner may at his expense, request the AMAA to determine the actual parent.

Failure to determine parentage will result in disqualification of that animal from the AMAA herdbook. All cattle will be made available for veterinary examinations to determine the presence of altering. The show committee reserves the right to remove any animal from the show.

• States are to stall together in assigned locations during listed hours.

• Animal health commission rules and regulations of the host state will be enforced.

• Cattle are not allowed to leave prior to the conclusion of the show.

• Overhead fans are allowed in the front half of stalls.

• FAN CAGES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. • Decisions of Show and Youth Committees are final.

Check your exhibitor packets for additional fairground rules!

These will be mailed around the beginning of June.

State of Nebraska Health Regulations 004 Importation of Animals in General.

004.01 No animal infected with, exposed to, or suspected of having been exposed to any infectious, contagious, or otherwise transmissible disease, or originates from a quarantined area, herd, or flock, shall be transported into the state, except those animals consigned to direct slaughter and accompanied by a VS Form 1-27 or Owner-Shipper Statement, and except those animals specifically allowed entry by a permit issued by the Bureau under Neb. Rev. Stat. §54-787.

004.02 Except as otherwise provided in this section, all animals brought into the state shall be accompanied by a complete and legible Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Animals not required to be accompanied by a Certificate are: (a) animals brought directly to a federally recognized slaughter establishment, (b) cattle, swine, horses, sheep, and goats brought from the farm or ranch of origin directly to an establishment approved under 9 C.F.R. part 71,75,78, 79, or 85; (c) poultry under eight (8) weeks of age accompanied by a VS Form 9-3, “Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults”, and classified prior to movement into Nebraska as pullorum and typhoid clean or equivalent status pursuant to the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), 9 C.F.R. 145 (2003), incorporated herein by reference and is hereby adopted and promulgated; and (d) animals moving directly to a veterinary clinic for diagnosis, treatment, or health examination.

004.03 The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be signed by an accredited veterinarian who acknowledges the apparent absence of any infectious, contagious, or otherwise transmissible disease. The certificate shall contain the name and address of both consignor and consignee, the purpose of movement into the state, age, breed, sex, number of animals, the destination in the state, the description of the animals, and the identification and specific disease information for each species as prescribed in 23 NAC 2-005 to 014, below. If a permit for entry is required for movement into the state, the permit number shall be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Each Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be valid for thirty (30) days from date of examination, unless otherwise stated by the Bureau, and no more than one (1) movement into the state. NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Plan) VS FORM 9-3, a copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference and is hereby adopted and promulgated, may be used as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for poultry under eight (8) weeks of age. A copy shall accompany the animal(s) and a copy shall be forwarded to the state of origin.

004.04 Animals entering the state without the proper documents, when required by these regulations, may be held in quarantine at the expense of the owner until released by the Bureau or may be immediately returned to the state of origin, and a citation may be issued.

004.05 No animal or shipment shall be diverted from the Nebraska destination stated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or similar document, except by permit issued by the Bureau.

004.07 Requests for permits for entry, when required by these regulations, shall be made to the Bureau, telephone number (402) 471-2351, which permit number shall be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and shall be valid for one (1) shipment only.

004.08 Whenever circumstances require an exception to these regulations, such exception may be granted by the Bureau. The exceptions shall be granted only when it is in the best interest of the livestock industry of Nebraska and when it is consistent with sound animal health practices. Applications for an exception shall completely and accurately describe the need for the exception.

Exceptions granted shall be in writing although applicants may be advised in advance by telephone or in person that an exception has been granted.

004.09 All animals entering the state shall meet all federal regulations concerning the interstate movement of such animals.

004.10 Animals entering the state which are subject to post-entry import requirements shall be restricted to the location listed on the permit for entry and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection until released by the Bureau. Any post-entry testing required to release an import quarantine shall be done at owner expense.

004.11 The Bureau may issue greater restrictions should disease conditions warrant. These greater restrictions will be in the form of orders issued on a case by case basis as new disease concerns arise.

breeD show

see offiCial Program for show orDer anD Class breakDowns. steers

1.) Prospect Steers (Less than 900 pounds) Grand Champion Prospect Steer/Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer Grand Champion Bred & Owned Prospect Steer/Res. Grand Champion Bred & Owned Prospect Steer 2.) Progress Steers (More than 900 pounds) Grand Champion Progress Steer/Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer Grand Champion Bred & Owned Progress Steer/Res. Grand Champion Bred & Owned Progress Steer

breD anD owneD mainetainer bulls

1/4 - 5/8 Maine-Anjou Bulls Bulls must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2012.

Entries must meet all requirements of bred and owned entries explained below. You are NOT required to pay the additional bred and owned entry fee for bulls, as there will only be a bred & owned show.

3.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) 4.) Winter Bull Calves (November/December 2012) 5.) Senior Bull Calves (September/October 2012) 6.) Late Summer Yearling Bulls (July/August 2012) 7.) Early Summer Yearling Bulls (May/June 2012) 8.) Spring Yearling Bulls (March/April 2012) 9.) Junior Yearling Bulls (January/February 2012) Grand Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Bull/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Bull

breD anD owneD maine-anJou bulls

Must be 75% or greater Maine-Anjou.

Bulls must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2012.

Entries must meet all requirements of bred and owned entries explained below. You are NOT required to pay the additional bred and owned entry fee for bulls, as there will only be a bred & owned show.

10.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) 11.) Winter Bull Calves (November/December 2012) 12.) Senior Bull Calves (September/October 2012) 13.) Late Summer Yearling Bulls (July/August 2012) 14.) Early Summer Yearling Bulls (May/June 2012) 15.) Spring Yearling Bulls (March/April 2012) 16.) Junior Yearling Bulls (January/February 2012) Grand Champion Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Bull/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Bull

owneD fullblooD females

100% Maine-Anjou 17.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) 18.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2012) 19.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2012) 20.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2012) 21.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2012) 22.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2012) 23.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2012) 24.) Senior Yearling Heifers (May/December 2011) 25.) Cow/Calf Grand Champion Fullblood Female/Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female

breD & owneD mainetainer females

1/4 - 5/8 Maine-Anjou 26.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion 27.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2012) 28.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2012) Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion 29.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2012) 30.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2012) Bred & Owned Summer Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Summer Champion 31.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2012) Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion 32.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2012) Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion 33.) Senior Yearling Heifers (May/December 2011) Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion 34.) Cow/Calf Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair Grand Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female

owneD mainetainer females

1/4 - 5/8 Maine-Anjou 35.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Junior Calf Champion 36.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2012) 37.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2012) Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Senior Calf Champion 38.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2012) 39.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2012) Summer Champion/Reserve Summer Champion 40.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2012) Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Spring Yearling Champion 41.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2012) Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Junior Yearling Champion 42.) Senior Yearling Heifers (May/December 2011) Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Senior Yearling Champion 43.) Cow/Calf Champion Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair Grand Champion MaineTainer Female/Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

breD & owneD high-PerCentage females

75% - Purebred 44.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion 45.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2012) 46.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2012) Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion 47.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2012) 48.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2012) Bred & Owned Summer Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Summer Champion 49.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2012) Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion 50.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2012) Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion 51.) Early Senior Yearling Heifers (September/December 2011) 52.) Late Senior Yearling Heifers (May/August 2011) Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion 53.) Cow/Calf Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair Grand Champion Bred & Owned High-Percentage Female/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned High-Percentage Female

owneD high-PerCentage females

75% - Purebred 54.) All 2013 Born Calves (Split after check-in) Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Junior Calf Champion 55.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2012) 56.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2012) Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Senior Calf Champion 57.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2012) 58.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2012) Summer Champion/Reserve Summer Champion 59.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2012) Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Spring Yearling Champion 60.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2012) Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Junior Yearling Champion 61.) Early Senior Yearling Heifers (September/December 2011) 62.) Late Senior Yearling Heifers (May/August 2011) Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Senior Yearling Champion 63.) Cow/Calf Champion Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair Grand Champion High-Percentage Female/Reserve Grand Champion High-Percentage Female

further exPlanations

• Bred and Owned Pre-entry required. Exhibitor must be listed as breeder and owner on original registration certificate on bred and owned entries only. Dams of MaineTainer females and steers do not have to be registered Maine-Anjou or MaineTainer as long as the dam is registered in another breed’s registry and on file at the American Maine-Anjou Association. If the calf’s dam is registered with another breed, a copy of the dam’s registration paper must accompany both the calf’s registration application AND your junior national entries to prove ownership in the exhibitor’s name at the time of conception. Bred and owned entries out of commercial and non-registered dams are not allowed.

• Cow/Calf The cow determines where the pair will show. The cow must be owned by the exhibitor at the time the calf is born.

Both animals must be registered solely in the junior exhibitor’s name. Cows exhibited with calves at side must be lactating. Calves must not be more than 240 days of age at the time of the show. Bulls and heifers must meet AMAA registration requirements. Calves born after May 1 are required to have proof of application for registry.

Calves may be shown as individual entries. Cows may be evaluated and screened out of the show on the basis of udder quality. Only natural pairs are eligible.

• Groups of Four Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer heifers may show together within a group in group classes. Only animals also shown individually qualify for group classes. State residency determines grouping. A minimum of three different junior exhibitors is required for a group entry. A maximum of six junior members may accompany each group into the showring.

• Steers Must be at least 1/4 blood Maine-Anjou and registered in the junior’s name. At least one parent needs to be registered and recorded with the AMAA. Must have a complete set of baby teeth. Steers are shown by weight. Classes are determined after weigh-in.

Contests - sign uP for all Contests at CheCk-in PhotograPhy

• Photos must be delivered during check-in. If you are not attending the show, entries can be mailed to the AMAA office. They must be postmarked no later than June 1. The AMAA will not be held responsible for lost or damaged photos.

• Entries must be 8 X 10 color photos mounted on 11 X 14 black cardboard. Absolutely no framing or matting.

• Photos can not be altered or digitally enhanced in any way. NO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS ACCEPTED! • Photos become the property of the Maine-Anjou Voice and can be used for publication or promotional materials.

• Judging will concentrate on all aspects of photography.

• A panel of judges will review the entries. Winners will be announced at the banquet.

• Maximum of two (2) entries per contestant. Only one entry per contestant will be eligible for placing.

salesmanshiP (Contest will be helD with Chi. Sr. Div. iS Separate)

• Contestants attempt to “sell” an animal of their choice to a group of judges or potential buyers.

• Required information assembled in a folder: • Copy of registration certificate • Pedigree • Performance information • Phenotype • Breeding information • Sales discussion • Marketing decisions dictated by environment, customer base, etc.

• Judging criteria: • Organization of information • Overall presentation • Contestants will be expected to answer questions • Random presentation order posted prior to contest.

showmanshiP (maine orDer- sr., Jr., inter.; Chi orDer- Jr., inter., sr.)

• Contestants must show animals entered in their name.

• If no animal has been entered, the Youth Committee will assign one.

• Judging criteria: • Appearance of animal (it is a non-fit competition) • Appearance of exhibitor • Overall presentation of animal (skill as a showman) • No outside assistance allowed during competition.

• Fourth through 10th place will be ranked during the contest and the top three will be pulled out randomly.

• Top three will be announced at the banquet.

Poster Contest

• Contestants will be given the theme for the National Youth Leadership Challenge and will be asked to design a logo and promotion piece for the conference.

• Posters will be provided by the AJMAA. The AJMAA will also provide SOME coloring/writing materials, but contestants are more than welcome to bring more of their own.

• NO PREVIOUS MADE MAPS/DRAWINGS WILL BE ALLOWED! • Contestants will have 25 minutes to complete their posters.

stoCkman’s Challenge (Contest will be helD with Chi)

Objective – The Stockman’s Challenge is designed to test a competitor’s knowledge of the bovine health and the beef industry. It should be an educational experience for the participants.

• You will take a written quiz and have to identify items used in the cattle industry.

• This is an INDIVIDUAL contest.

PubliC sPeaking (Contest will be helD with Chi)

• Speeches are to be the contestants original compositions (consultation is allowed in drafting process of prepared speeches).

• Notes are allowed.

• Visual aids are recommended and will count towards total points. No electronic aids allowed, aka powerpoints.

• Speeches should be no more than six minutes long, after which time points will be deducted.

• A random presentation order is posted prior to the contest.

• A panel of judges will assess the speeches.

• The panel may pose questions at the conclusion of each presentation.

• Guests are admitted but are not allowed to prompt, cue or ask questions to any contestant.

• Prepared Speeches: • Junior Division Choose one topic: • What is your favorite beef product to eat? Why? Ex: Steak, Hamburgers, Brisket and Ribs.

• Describe how you prepare your animals/equipment before a show.

• Why did you get involved with the AJCA/AJMAA? Intermediate Division Choose one topic: • Explain the effects of the recent economic recession on the beef industry.

• What are some of the advantages that you see from growing up on a farm or working with cattle?

• If you had a group of urban students visit your ranch, what key points about your operation/the beef industry would you stress to them?

Senior Division Of the 3 topics below, you will pick out of a hat once you arrive in the room to prepare your speech.

• You find yourself on a 3 hour flight sitting beside an animal rights activist. Describe how you would be an advocate for the beef industry.

• You recently sold a top bull from your herd to a new customer in your state. At a collection site the bull has tested infertile. Explain your response and actions to handle this situation.

• Discuss the introduction and role of branded beef programs on consumers perception of our industry You will have 25 minutes to prepare your speech.

You will be allowed to bring in your own research into the preparation room. Absolutely NO PRE-PREPARED speeches are allowed.

livestoCk JuDging (Contest will be helD with Chi.)

• This is an open contest. Divisions competing are Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adult. Non-members are invited to participate. Awards are given to AJMAA national show contestants only.

• Contest will consist of at least four cattle classes and one questions class.

• Judging is individual.

• No talking is allowed.

• No oral reasons will be given.

team grooming

• Teams consist of three people (must be from same state to qualify for state sweepstakes points).

• Oldest participant determines division.

• The animal, chute, equipment, supplies and power source are not provided and are the teams’ responsibility.

• Chute placement designated by show staff. Equipment must be contained in this area.

• Animals start wet and must be finished in 30 minutes.

• A team-designated member presents the animal for final judging.

• A panel of judges assesses the teams.

• No outside assistance is allowed during the competition.

• Judging criteria: • Team cooperation • Method • Final product • Fourth through 10th place will be ranked during the contest and the top three will be pulled out randomly.

• Top three will be announced at the banquet.

Cook off

• Teams will consist of at least four people. You are encouraged to have one person from each age division and at least one adult on each team.

• A time limit of ten (10) minutes will be allowed for each team presentation, for each minute after the ten minutes a point will be deducted. After ten minutes the judges will be allowed to ask questions.

• The main dish in the meal must contain beef.

• The dish must be prepared nicely for presentation to the judges, as presentation is part of the score.

• All members of the team must participate in all of the different parts of the contest.

• Teams will be judged on presentation, skit, taste and side dishes.

• Each team must prepare enough food to feed at least fifty people (in small portions), so that the crowd can sample everyone’s creations and masterpieces.

• The recipe of the dish must be typed and turned in at time of entry. It should also be posted so the crowd can see it as they come to taste the dish.

• Each team must provide all of their own supplies, including the meat and cooking unit.

• Contestants need to have at least two sides to be served with the meal.

• Note: A side is to be considered any solid food to be served with the meal, such as potatoes, corn or the onions and peppers in Fajita’s. Sauces don’t count.

• There is no limit to the number of teams allowed per state.

• Note: We will allow combination teams if your state does not have enough people.

• There is to be no alcohol used in cooking the meal. However, cooking wines are acceptable, but no other alcohol will be tolerated. This will lead to immediate dismissal from the contest.

• A panel of three judges will evaluate the meals.

• Teams may begin preparation at any time to be finished by time of the contest.

• Awards will be given for the top three meals.

• The best side dish, dessert and skit will be placed.

herDsmanshiP

• State-by-state stalling arrangements are made by the show superintendent.

• Judging criteria: • State unity • Neatness • Organization of tack and chute space • Cooperation and attitude • Presentation of cattle while stalled • A different panel of judges will rate herdsmanship each active day.

• The host state provides half the judges; the rest are chosen at random from participating states.

ParaDe of flags

• This is the state introduction and flag display ceremony.

• A representative from each state should bring their flag and participate.

inDiviDual sweePstakes Contest

• Exhibitor must show at least one animal to be eligible. Awards will be presented to the top three point-earning junior, intermediate and senior.

• Points awarded in the following competitions are applied toward individual sweepstakes totals: • Team Grooming • Salesmanship • Public Speaking • Photography • Poster Contest • Showmanship • Cattleman’s Challenge • Livestock Judging • Cook Off • Point distribution scale: • Participation - 2 • Third Place - 3 • First Place - 5 • Fourth Place - 2 • Second Place - 4 • Fifth Place - 1

state sweePstakes

• Encouraging statewide participation.

• The top point-earning state is added to the AJMAA national show state sweepstakes plaque on display at the AMAA. • Points awarded in the following competitions are applied toward state sweepstakes totals: • Herdsmanship • Livestock Judging • National Maine-Anjou Queen • Parade of Flags • Photography • Public Speaking • Cattleman’s Challenge • Cook Off • Salesmanship • Showmanship • Team Grooming • Point Distribution Scale • Herdsmanship - First: 25; Second: 15; Third: 10 (points/state) • Livestock Judging - One point/junior participant • National Maine-Anjou Queen - Five points/participant • Parade of Flags - Five points/state (participation) • Photography - One point/participant • Public Speaking - One point/participant • Cattleman’s Challenge - One point/participant • Salesmanship - One point/participant • Showmanship - One point/participant • Team Grooming - First: 25; Second: 20; Third: 15; Fourth: 10; Fifth: 5 (points/team, top three teams/state only) • Cook Off - One point/participant

NOTICE: If an exhibitor is entered in both the Chi and Maine shows, they will only receive one exhibitor meal ticket and one exhibitor banquet ticket.

Support the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Grand Island, Nebraska June 15 - 21, 2013

Platinum Sponsorship -- $5,000 and above • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • One designed show ring banner to be displayed all seven days of the show • Recognition on designed vinyl banner recognizing all show sponsors and related sponsorships • Company booth space opportunity for the seven day event • One complimentary pair of tickets to the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet • Reserved table at the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Banquet

Gold Sponsorship -- $2,500 - $4,900 • Sponsors name included in the offical show printed program, back cover • One designed banner to be displayed all seven days of the show • One complimentary pair of tickets to the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet • Reserved table at the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Banquet

Silver Sponsorship -- $1,000 - $2,499 • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • One designed banner to be displayed all seven days of the show • One complimentary pair of tickets to the 2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet

Bronze Sponsorship -- $500 - $999 • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • Operation name listed on sponsorship banner to be displayed all seven days

Support Sponsorship -- $1 - $499 • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • Operation name listed on sponsorship banner to be displayed all seven days

Name/Ranch:____________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ City,State,Zip:____________________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________________________ Donation Amount:__________________________________________

Please return to: Kasey Herman P.O. Box 1100 Platte City, MO 64079 ajmaa@kc.rr.com

2013 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Entry Form ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 1, 2013

Entries postmarked from May 2 - May 15 will pay double emtry fees. Entries are Non-Refundable

AJMAA Member No.________________ Age Division:______________________ (Jr./Int./Sr.) Name (Last, First):_______________________________ Date of Birth:___________________ Address:___________________________ City:_____________________ St.:______ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Fax:_____________________ E-mail:________________________ Local Newspaper:____________________________ Newspaper E-mail:________________________ Check the box if you would be interested in receiving a 2013 Junior National Cookbook

Heifer, Bull, Steer, entry form Animal’s Name____________________________________Registration Number___________________ (DO NOT PUT “PENDING”)

(A PHOTO COPY OF CURRENT REGISTRATION PAPERS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRIES TO BE PROCESSED)

Birthday mo/day/yr__________________

Class Number_______

Bred & Owned: Yes:____ No:____

Animal’s Name____________________________________Registration Number___________________ (A PHOTO COPY OF CURRENT REGISTRATION PAPERS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRIES TO BE PROCESSED)

Birthday mo/day/yr__________________

Class Number_______

(DO NOT PUT “PENDING”)

Bred & Owned: Yes:____ No:____

Animal’s Name____________________________________Registration Number___________________ (A PHOTO COPY OF CURRENT REGISTRATION PAPERS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRIES TO BE PROCESSED)

Birthday mo/day/yr__________________

Class Number_______

(DO NOT PUT “PENDING”)

Bred & Owned: Yes:____ No:____

Animal’s Name____________________________________Registration Number___________________ (A PHOTO COPY OF CURRENT REGISTRATION PAPERS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRIES TO BE PROCESSED)

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Birthday mo/day/yr__________________

Class Number_______

(DO NOT PUT “PENDING”)

Bred & Owned: Yes:____ No:____

Animal’s Name____________________________________Registration Number___________________ (A PHOTO COPY OF CURRENT REGISTRATION PAPERS IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRIES TO BE PROCESSED)

Birthday mo/day/yr__________________

Class Number_______

(DO NOT PUT “PENDING”)

Bred & Owned: Yes:____ No:____

BRED & OWNED STEERS MUST SHOW IN THE OWNED CLASSES. I have made ______ entries in the owned heifer show @ $25/entry I have made______ entries in the bred&owned heifer show @ $25/entry I have made______entries in the bred&owned bull show @$25/entry I have made______ entries in the steer show @ $25/entry I have made______ entries in the bred&owned steer show @ $25/entry NJMAS Exhibitor fee @ $30 NJMAS Bedding fee @ $45/entry (indoor and outdoor bedding) AJMAA Dues @ $25- if not already paid

$________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $________ $__________

Meal tickets @ $50/person for meals(exhibitors will receive 1 free meal ticket) $________ Banquet meal tickets @ $25/person(exhibitors will receive 1 free banquet ticket) $________ Please make checks payable to AJMAA or AMAA Total enclosed $________

Credit Card Information: Mastercard Discover Visa AE Exp. Date:___/___Cardholders name:______________ Each exhibitor receives a free commemorative shirt. Please indicate size.

T-Shirt size preferred: youth sizes- S M

L

adult sizes- S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

For additional shirts, indicate how many of each size. Additional shirts are $15. Price of shirts should be included in total amount owed to the AMAA: S______ M_______ L_______ XL_______ XXL_______ XXXL_______ I agree to abide by the rules established by the AMAA, AJMAA Board of Directors and the AMAA show staff. I understand that any infraction of these rules will result in disciplinary action. I also understand that the AMAA, AJMAA nor the Host State can be held liable for injury or loss of personal property during the AJMAA National Show.

Applicant’s Signature:_____________________ Guardian’s Signature: _______________________ Entries will not be processed without required signatures.

Office Use Only Amount Due______Amount Enclosed:______Invoice Number_________ Check Number/Credit Card______________

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national maine-anJou Queen

• Eligibility requirements: • Applicant must be in good standing with the AJMAA. • Participated in two previous AJMAA national shows.

• Ages 14-20 (applicants cannot have reached 20 years of age prior to January 1 the year of the contest and must be single with no children).

• Parents must be AMAA members in good standing.

• Active involvement in raising and promoting Maine-Anjou cattle.

• Must be present for opening day of the AJMAA national show through the conclusion of the show.

• Second terms allowed only when no other qualified individuals apply.

• Applications must be in the AMAA office by May 1 the year of the show.

• Applicants must also assist AMAA and show staff throughout the week.

• Applications must include: • Photo (head and shoulders preferred).

• Bio sheet including the following information: • Name • Date of birth • Address, phone number and fax number or e-mail address • Summary of involvement within the breed • Summary of activities through school, church, community, etc.

• Brief list of interests and future goals • Why you aspire to be National Maine-Anjou Queen • Essay: • Two pages, typed and double spaced.

• Address any topic within the breed or Maine-Anjou within the beef industry.

• Four individuals comprise the judging panel, which evaluates the candidates throughout the week.

• Judging includes but is not limited to the following: • Willingness to assist throughout the AJMAA national show • Poise • Working within your state • Personality • Interacting outside your state • Essay • General knowledge of the breed and industry • Responsibilities • 30% based on application • 50% based on interview • 20% based on the contestant vote during the Annual Meeting • Queen: •Attend national convention and show (rotating - Kansas City, Louisville and Fort Worth).

• Attend national sales (Denver) representing the breed.

• Submit articles to the Maine-Anjou Voice as requested.

• Compile a journal of the year’s activities, including a short written overview of the experience.

• Appear in official dress at shows and industry functions when representing the breed.

• Princesses: • Fill in for the queen when needed (attend shows and breed functions with queen when possible).

•Appear in official dress at shows and industry functions when representing the breed awards.

• Awards (from AMAA): • Queen • $500 scholarship • $250/show travel expense reimbursement • Princess • $250/ show travel expense reimbursement • Travel reimbursements are for attendance at national shows including Kansas City, Louisville, Denver and Fort Worth.

national maine-anJou Junior PrinCess

The purpose of the Junior Princess contest is to raise the interest level for the National Maine-Anjou Queen Contest as well as raising awareness and activity levels of younger AJMAA members. Junior princesses will be selected at the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show. The AJMAA Board along with the AMAA National MaineAnjou Queen will act as the selection committee with selection concurring with the AMAA National Queen Contest interviews.

Contest Guidelines • Applicant must be in good standing with the AJMAA. • Participated in one previous National Junior Maine-Anjou Show.

• Appliant must be between the ages of 10 and 13.

• Applicant must show an active interest in raising and promoting Maine-Anjou Cattle.

Application Requirements • Complete application form available from below and return by May 1, 2013.

Responsibilities • Assist the National Maine-Anjou Queen and AJMAA Board of Directors during the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show.

Awards

• All participants will be recognized at the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Banquet.

• Tiara and sash will be provided.

National Maine-Anjou Junior Princess Application

(Please copy this application on a full page of paper before submitting) Name: _____________________________________________ DOB: __________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________ Parent/Guardian Name(s): _______________________________________________ Applicant must submit a photograph to be used for publication/press release purposes.

Please write a few paragraphs describing what the junior programs of the AMAA mean to you and why you would like to be a Maine-Anjou Junior Princess and submit along with this application.

All of the above items should be addressed to: AMAA Youth Activities P.O. Box 1100 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079

For questions please contact: Kasey Herman AMAA Director of Youth Activites (816) 431-9950 ajmaa@kc.rr.com

Application must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2013!

amaa sCholarshiP awarD Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2013!

The American Maine-Anjou Association Scholarship Award is presented annually and will be announced at the AMAA National Junior Maine-Anjou Show each year. The number of scholarships awarded will be decided at the AMAA annual meeting according to the interest earned that year. This year two (2) scholarships at $1,000 will be awarded. Successful applicants will recieve a scholarship to attend the college, university or other school of their choice the fall semester immediately following selection. The scholarship must be used within 12 months of issuance. Money forfeited will be returned to the AMAA Scholarship Fund.

Qualifications: 1. Applicant must be a current dues paying member of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association 2. Applicant must be at least a graduating high school student, but must not have reached their 21st birthday prior to May 1 of the current year.

3. The AMAA Scholarship may be awarded to an individual one time. Therefore, previous recipients of the scholarship are not eligible.

4. Applicant should display an interest in Maine-Anjou cattle and should be an active participant in the activities of the breed.

Required for Application The following items must be included upon submittal of application and postmarked no later than May 1, 2013 in order for the application to be processed.

1. AMAA Official Application for Scholarship (Available online at www.maine-anjou.org/jrnew or by contacting the AMAA Youth Activities office.)

2. A high school transcript including grades and class ranking. (Rank/Size of Class: i.e. 1/254) 3. A personal letter of recommendation from a current dues paying Maine-Anjou breeder.

4. Two personal letters of recommendation from a non-relative that would fit into the following category: (County Agent; 4-H Advisor; FFA Advisor; Church Youth Advisor; Pastor; School Principal; School Superintendent; School Counselor or Employer.

All of the above items should be addressed to: AMAA Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1100 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079

For questions please contact: Kasey Herman AMAA Director of Youth Activites (816) 431-9950 ajmaa@kc.rr.com

Run for the AJMAA Junior Board of Directors!

Eligibility Must be a member in good standing of the AJMAA •Two-Year Terms •Applicant must be eligible to participate in the AJMAA National Show in the two consecutive years following election •One -Year Term •Applicant must be eligible to participate in the AJMAA National Show the year following election.

Members of the AJMAA Board of Directors are required to attend the AJMAA National Show, AMAA National Show and Convention, as well as one other national double-point show.

Contact the AMAA office to learn more!

American Junior Maine-Anjou Assoc.

204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079