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Meet the Junior Board
from Maine-Anjou Voice
by EDJE
20202021 Follow along as we introdue Meet THE you to three different board members each issue. Asked a variety of questions and a ‘this or that’, here is a little about who is serving you in blue!JUNIOR BOARD
2020-2021 AJMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Whitney Walker, Arkansas Vice President Cassidy Barker, Missouri Secretary/Treasurer - Kaleb Miller, Iowa
REGION 1 Whitney Walker, Arkansas Madisen Joliff, Ohio
REGION 2 Kaleb Miller, Iowa Dexter Small, Kansas
REGION 3 Cameron Luedtke, Texas Chancee Clark, Oklahoma
AT-LARGE Madison Loschke, Kansas Emma Preston, Illinois Macie McCollum, Texas Cade Austin, Wisconsin Cassidy Barker, Missouri
2020 ROYALTY QUEEN Mckenna Striegel, Ohio
PRINCESS Jaelin Wolfinger, Nebraska Mikell O’Hara, Montana Abree Belcher, Iowa
AMAA YOUTH COMMITTEE Jirl Buck, Oklahoma Mark Beauprez, Colorado Cali O’Hara, Montana Andy Jones, Illinois
Madison Loschke
School: Kansas State University At-Large, Kansas
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SERVING ON THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD? Serving on the AJMAA Junior Board has given the opportunity to create a huge network of individuals and families within the breed. There is nothing better than the common love of Maine-Anjou cattle that I share with people. I am also honored at this opportunity to set an example and impact the lives of those around me while I have been a Junior Board member.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I am inspired by the unwavering love animals show to those who care for them. My desire to care for god’s creatures is what keeps me motivated to get out of bed everyday.
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THE JUNIOR BOARD THIS YEAR?
My goal is to connect and meet as many junior members of the Maine-Anjou breed as possible. I hope that by doing this we can inspire generations
This OR to come. That Maine-Anjou OR MaineTainer
Cade Austin
School: Milton High School At-Large, Wisconsin
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SERVING ON THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD? My favorite part of serving on the AJMAA Junior board has definitely been meeting all of the wonderful people involved in this breed. From the breeders to the showman it truly shows that we all share the same connection and passion for what we do. It is an honor to represent this breed and being able to connect with people you never thought you would meet otherwise.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
The biggest thing that inspires me is my family. Seeing my family all come together and work on what we love to do is what keeps me going. Showing animals is how we all come together and work towards a goal.
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THE JUNIOR BOARD THIS YEAR?
My goal for the junior board the year is to meet as many members as I can. There are many good people involved in this association and I hope to have the opportunity to connect with as many as possible.
This OR That Maine-Anjou OR MaineTainer
Cameron Luetdke
School: South Plains College Region 3, Texas
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SERVING ON THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD? Having the opportunity to be actively involved in this breed I love so much.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
My main inspiration is the little kids in the livestcok industry and how even in these uncertain times they are still just as excited and passionate about their livestock and getting involved.
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THE JUNIOR BOARD THIS YEAR?
To continue to focus on involving the younger kids within our breed since they are the future of the association.
This OR That Maine-Anjou OR MaineTainer
MAINE-ANJOU Junior Show Reports
AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW Grand Island, Neb. • Judge: Chan Phillps, Oklahoma
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Lucas Leefers, Kearney, Mo. Champion Maine-Anjou Female Devin Morton, Stratford, Okla. Reserve Maine-Anjou Female Jaxon Snell, Red Cloud, Neb. Champion MaineTainer Female Tyler Miller, Armington, Ill. Reserve Maine-Anjou Female Kennedy Arthur, Stillwater, Okla. Champion MaineTainer Female Jenna Belt, Orange City, Iowa Reserve MaineTainer Female Tucker Shepard, Napoleon, Ohio Champion MaineTainer Female Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla.
WORLD BEEF EXPO Greenville, Ohio • Judge: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois Reserve MaineTainer Female
TULSA STATE FAIR Tulsa, Oklahoma • Judge: Chad Holtkamp, Iowa
Lynsey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D. Reserve MaineTainer Female Mckenzie Layton, Pocasset, Okla.
Open Show Reports
WORLD BEEF EXPO Des Moines, Iowa • Judge: Bruce Stertzbach, Ohio & Tom Hawk, Illinois
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Brayden Freeman, Winchester, Ill. Reserve Maine-Anjou Female Ashley Miller, Armington, Ill. Champion MaineTainer Bull Lily Jensen, Waupaca, Wis. Champion MaineTainer Female Tyler Miller, Armington, Ill. Jayde & Brad Vyvyan, Clinton, Wis. Reserve MaineTainer Female
Reserve Maine-Anjou Female Justin Mente, Adrian, Minn.
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