AMAA Junior Nationals Rulebook

Official Rulebook

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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

May 1, 2011 - Entry & Ownership Deadline No late entries will be accepted!

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 Dawn Jochim, registrar

registrar@kc.rr.com Lindsey Broek, Voice editor

voiceeditor@kc.rr.com Tammy Seevers, office assistant Marcena Fulton, office assistant

AMAA Youth Committee

Marty Van Vliet - (641) 628-9639 Mark Beauprez - (303) 822-9260 Troy Jones - (419) 648-5870 Jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271

Headquarters Hyatt Regency Crown Center 2345 McGee St. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 421-1234 Block: Charolais, Maine, Chi $95 Parking is $8/day

RV Parking/Camping Go to www.americanroyal.com to fill out form and purchase camping spot.

Schedule of Events Saturday, June 25 All day Arrival of cattle to tie-outs. NO

cattle allowed in barns.

Sunday, June 26 12 p.m.

Stall assignments posted. Earliest

admittance into barn.

4 p.m.

Cattle must be in place 1 - 4 p.m.

Cattle and Contest Check-In 12 p.m.

Queen and Princess Interviews 4:30 p.m.

Cattleman’s Challenge Monday, June 27 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Advisor/Delegate meeting 9:30 a.m.

Salesmanship Contest 12:30 p.m.

Lunch 1 p.m.

Fitting Demonstration by Stock

Show University (see page 11) 1:30 p.m.

Poster Contest 2:30 p.m.

Speech Contest 6 p.m.

Lineup for Opening Ceremonies 6:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies (all three

breeds) Tuesday, June 28 7 a.m.

Breakfast 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 9:30 a.m.

She’s A Lady Futurity 10 a.m.

Cook-Off Contest 12 p.m.

Lunch 12:30 p.m.

Team Fitting Contest 4 p.m.

Livestock Judging Contest 6 p.m.

Adult Showmanship Wednesday, June 29 7 a.m.

Breakfast 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Showmanship 12 p.m.

Lunch 3 p.m.

Chili Cook-Off 6 p.m.

Annual Meeting Thursday, June 30 7 a.m.

Breakfast 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 7:30 a.m.

Prospect, Progress Steers

MaineTainer Heifers

Bred & Owned Bulls 7 p.m.

Annual Banquet (with Chianina) Friday, July 1 8 a.m.

Cattle in Place 8 a.m.

Maine-Anjou Heifer show Cattle are released at the end of the show

Deadlines

• Entry Deadline - Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2011.

• Entries postmarked after May 1, 2011 until May 15, 2011 will be required to pay double entry fees.

• Ownership Date - Entry must be solely in exhibitor’s name by May 1, 2011.

• Registration certificates must clear the AMAA office by May 1, 2011.

• 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 and can not have reached their 21st birthday prior to January 1 the year of the show.

Divisions

Age divisions are determined on December 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 • State Display - First: $80; Second: $65; Third: $50 • Herdsmanship - First: $80; Second: $65; Third: $50 • Sweepstakes - First: $100

Fees

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

• Bedding fee - $50 per head for indoor and outdoor bedding • Junior dues must be paid in full for entries to be processed.

• Banquet tickets for sale during check-in. All tickets must be purchased no later than noon on Wed. June 29.

Awards

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

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

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. 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.

• All exhibitors are required to attend the AJMAA annual meeting and the awards banquet. Exhibitors absent without consent from the youth committee forfeits all awards and premiums. Semi-formal or business attire is required. No casual dress.

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

• Overhead fans are allowed in the front half of stalls. BUTT FANS ARE PROHIBITED. • FAN CAGES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. • No farm signs.

• Decisions of Show and Youth Committees are final.

State of Missouri Health Regulations Out of State Exhibitors

If a permit is necessary for your animals to enter Missouri, the permit should be obtained from Missouri Department of Agriculture (573) 751-4359, not more than 15 days prior to arrival at the Junior National. Consult your veterinarian for interpretation of the requirements below.

CATTLE All cattle exhibited must have a current health certificate issued within 30 days with the animals individually identified.

BRUCELLOSIS: A. Breeding Cattle from Brucellosis-free states may enter without a Brucellosis test.

B. All Breeding Cattle, 18 months of age and over, from Brucellosis Class A States must be tested and negative within thirty (30) days.

Herds that are certified for brucellosis may enter on their herd number. The herd number and test date must be recorded on the health certificate.

Steers: All steers must be individually identified on a current health certificate stating that they are free from warts, ringworm, infections and contagious or communicable diseases. NO BRUCELLOSIS TEST NEEDED. TUBERCULOSIS: All breeding cattle, six (6) months of age or over must meet one of the following requirements: A. Originate from a Tuberculosis-free state B. Originate from a Tuberculosis-accredited free herd.

The herd number and current test date must be recorded on the health certificate C. Test negative within sixty (60) days Missouri Department of Agriculture (573) 751-4359

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

MaineTainer Females

1/4 - 5/8 Maine-Anjou 3.) All 2011 Born Calves (Split after check-in)

Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Junior Calf Champion

Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion 4.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2010) 5.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2010)

Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Senior Calf Champion

Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion 6.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2010) 7.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2010)

Summer Champion/Reserve Summer Champion

Bred & Owned Summer Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Summer Champion 8.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2010)

Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Spring Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion 9.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2010)

Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Junior Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion 10.) Senior Yearling Heifers (May/December 2009)

Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Senior Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion 11.) Cow/Calf

Champion Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female/Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Grand Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned

MaineTainer Female

Bred and Owned Bulls

Must be 75% or greater Maine-Anjou.

Bulls must be born on or after January 1, 2010.

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.

12.) All 2011 Born Calves (Split after check-in) 13.) Winter Bull Calves (November/December 2010) 14.) Senior Bull Calves (September/October 2010) 15.) Late Summer Yearling Bulls (July/August 2010) 16.) Early Summer Yearling Bulls (May/June 2010) 17.) Spring Yearling Bulls (March/April 2010) 18.) Junior Yearling Bulls (January/February 2010)

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull

High-Percentage Females

75% - Fullblood 19.) All 2011 Born Calves (Split after check-in)

Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Junior Calf Champion

Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion 20.) Winter Heifer Calves (November/December 2010)

21.) Senior Heifer Calves (September/October 2010)

Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Senior Calf Champion

Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Calf Champion 22.) Late Summer Yearling Heifers (July/August 2010) 23.) Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May/June 2010)

Summer Champion/Reserve Summer Champion

Bred & Owned Summer Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Summer Champion 24.) Spring Yearling Heifers (March/April 2010)

Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Spring Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Spring Yearling Champion 25.) Junior Yearling Heifers (January/February 2010)

Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Junior Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Junior Yearling Champion 26.) Early Senior Yearling Heifers (September/December 2009) 27.) Late Senior Yearling Heifers (May/August 2009)

Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Senior Yearling Champion

Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion/Reserve Bred & Owned Senior Yearling Champion 28.) Cow/Calf

Champion Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair/Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair

Grand Champion High-Percentage Female/Reserve Grand Champion High-Percentage Female

Grand Champion Bred & Owned High-Percentage Female/Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned

High-Percentage Female

Further Explanations

• Bred and Owned Pre-entry required. $25/head show fee (in addition to $30 entry fee and $25/head open show fee). Bred and owned classes will be exhibited and placed during owned classes. 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. Steers must be sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull. 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 show ring.

• Steers Must be at least 1/4 blood Maine-Anjou, with at least one parent being registered and recorded with the AMAA in the junior exhibitor’s name. 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.

• Photo must contain Maine-Anjou related activities.

• 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 elgible for placing.

Salesmanship

• 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 • Performance

• Breeding information • Phenotype

• 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

• 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.

• Materials will be provided by the association at the contest.

• Contestants will have 25 minutes to complete their posters.

Public Speaking

• 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. Contestants are responsible for all audio/visual equipment necessary for presentation.

• 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/Who persuaded you into getting involved in the cattle industry? How did they persuade you?

• How do you plan on doing your part in keeping the livestock industry viewed in a positive light by the general public?

• Why did you choose to show Maine-Anjou cattle versus another breed of cattle?

Intermediate Division Choose one topic: • As cattlemen, how are you protecting your cattle operation from misinterpretations about livestock industry by the general public?

• How would you persuade someone from not becoming a vegetarian? What are the pros of eating beef?

• What does the future hold for Maine-Anjou cattle in the commercial sector?

• Senior Division • Extemporaneous Speaking • Contestants will be given information on three topics and allowed 25 minutes to prepare a speech.

• You may bring material to prepare visual aids. If you do not, it will not be counted against you.

Livestock Judging

• 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.

• No paint of any kind • Judging criteria:

• Team cooperation

• Method

• Final product

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:

• Best side dish

• Best dessert

• Best skit • Top three meals will be placed.

cattleman’s challenge

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

• Contest will be divided into five (5) stations.

• Fifteen minutes will be allowed at each station.

• Teams will be made up of two (2) juniors, one (1) intermediate and one (1) senior.

• Teams will be given state points if the entire team is made up of one state.

Mentor Program

• Juniors who have participated in two or more Junior Nationals will be paired up with new members or first time exhibitors. A book will be provided of activities to complete. If the book is completed at the end of the program, the group will receive a prize.

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.

adult showmanship

-- Back again by popular demand!

Each state is asked to nominate a contestant for the Adult Showmanship Contest to take place on Tuesday, June 28. All nominations must be turned in to Kasey Herman by 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 (ajmaa@kc.rr.com). The winner of the contest will be awarded half the money from a 50/50 drawing for the State Junior Association they represent. The other half of the money will be awarded to the name drawn from all donation slips in the drawing.

This is a themed contest and the theme will be given out at the advisor/delegate meeting on Monday, June 27.

• Contestants are asked to dress according to theme.

• A panel of judges will evaluate the contestant on their costume and entertainment value.

• This is a FUN and ENTERTAINING contest for all who participate.

• 50/50 draw tickets will be sold throughout the week.

An Event You Won’t Want to Miss

Stock Show University Fitting Demonstration presented by Chuck McCullough, Barry Nowatzke and Tyler Winegardner Monday, June 27 at 1 p.m.

More details to come later!

Parade of Flags

• This is the state introduction and flag display ceremony.

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

state displays

• All states are eligible.

• Enter at registration.

• Entries will be judged on content, appearance and completeness.

• Displays must relate to the 2011 show theme.

• Displays must be no bigger than 10x10.

Individual Sweepstakes Contest

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

• Points awarded in the following competitions are applied toward individual sweepstakes totals:

• Team Grooming • Salesmanship • Public Speaking • On-Site Photography

• 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

• State Display • Showmanship • Team Grooming

• On-Site Photography • 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

• State Display - First: 5; Second: 4; Third: 3; Fourth: 2; Fifth: 1 (points/state)

• 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

2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Entry Form ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 1, 2011

Entries postmarked from May 1 - May 15 will pay double 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:________________________ Please note which breed you prefer to be stalled with. It is not guaranteed, but we will do our best: __________________

Heifer, Bull, Steer, Cow/Calf entry form

NO LATE OR PENDING ENTRIES AND NO SUBSTITUTIONS

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)

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 FEMALES & 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 @$50/entry $________ (Barn and tie-out bedding)

AJMAA Dues @ $25- if not already paid Meal tickets @ $45/person for 7 meals(exhibitors are included in exhibitor fee) Banquet meal tickets @ $25/person Please make checks payable to AJMAA or AMAA Total enclosed Credit Card Information: Mastercard

T-Shirt size preferred (adult sizes) S

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$________ $________ $________

Visa Exp. Date____/___ Cardholders name:____________________

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Each participant receives a free commemorative shirt. Please indicate size.

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.

Officical 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 2010 National Junior Show contestant vote • 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 theNational 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, 2011.

Responsibilities

• Assist the National Maine-Anjou Queen, Princess 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, 2011!

AMAA Scholarship Award Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2011!

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 twenty-first 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, 2010 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: For questions please contact:

AMAA Scholarship Committee Kasey Herman

P.O. Box 1100 AMAA Director of Youth Activites

204 Marshall Rd. (816) 431-9950

Platte City, MO 64079 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!

Support the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Kansas City, Missouri June 26 - July 1, 2011

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 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet • Reserved table at the 2011 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 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet • Reserved table at the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Banquet

Silver Sponsorship -- $1,000 - $2,499 • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • Sponsorship of divison winner or reserve during the 2011 National Junior Show • One designed banner to be displayed all seven days of the show • One complimentary pair of tickets to the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Awards Banquet

Bronze Sponsorship -- $500 - $999 • Sponsors name included in the official show printed program, back cover • Sponsorship of division winner or reserve during the 2011 National Junior Show • 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 • Sponsorship of a class during the 2011 National Junior Show • 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

Come to Fort Collins, Colo. with the AJMAA Junior Board for this year’s National Youth Leadership Challenge (NYLC)!

Spend a weekend with your Maine friends learning leadership skills, teamwork and visiting the many ranches in beautiful Colorado!

g n i v o M h t s u o Y untain o M

July 28 - August 1, 2011 Fort Collins, Colo.

NYLC will teach juniors the skills and tools needed to better guide their state associations. It will facilitate communication between juniors with the purpose of promoting the exchange of ideas, plans and goals for state associations. NYLC will give each junior member an opportunity to grow as an individual and to gain valuable personal skills.

Juniors between ages 13-21 are invited to attend. Conference registration of $175 will include meals, housing, t-shirt and conference fees.

Sign up by May 1st and save $50.

Watch for complete details in the May/June/July issue of the Voice.

Contact the AJMAA Junior Board or the AMAA for more information.

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

American Junior Maine-Anjou Assoc.

204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079