News Update
July 25, 2016
Angus Foundation
Invests in Future Leaders
One of the three tenets for the Angus Foundation is education. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Grand Island, Neb., 51 scholarships were given to undergraduate and graduate students totaling nearly $212,000 invested in future agriculture industry leaders.
“Supporting youth and education is what the Angus Foundation is all about,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “None of this would be possible without incredibly generous donors from the Angus industry.”
A five-member committee evaluates the scholarship applications and considers National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) involvement, state association participation, leadership and other criteria. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships.
The 2016 scholarship recipients were recognized on July 7 and 8 during the NJAS. A complete list of scholarship winners can be viewed online.
Cooking Up Competition at the National Junior Angus Show
Forty-five teams of Angus juniors recently competed in the 33rd All-American Certified Angus Beef®) Cook-Off July 5 in Grand Island, Neb. The contest, sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), is one of the most popular events at the NJAS.
During the NJAS, historical figures, singing stars and pop culture characters were seen milling around the exhibition hall. Characters from the movies Anchorman and Inside Out mingled with baseball players, Willie Nelson, cowboys, Judge Judy, Olympic competitors and Minnie Pearl.
Participants prepare a CAB recipe, and write and perform a skit that promotes the product in an educational and entertaining way to the judges, the audience at the Cook-Off and, ultimately, to consumers. Teams may consist of two to six juniors, and are divided by age and type of beef used in the recipe: steak, roast or other beef.
“Year after year, we are always impressed by our Angus youth participating in the Cook-Off,” says Anne Lampe, co-chair of the competition. “The Angus breed and the CAB brand are fortunate to have such a strong future in the National Junior Angus Association members.”
For more information, please view the full Angus news release online.
Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame has inducted dozens of notable fair contributors since 1976, including Bob Evans, Dave Thomas of Wendy’s and the late Senator George Voinovich. This year, a new group of Ohioans will become fair legacies at the 40th annual hall of fame ceremony.
The Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair one of America’s premier expositions. These inductees are chosen by the governor each year.
This year’s inductees are F. Joe Darst of Gahanna, Mark Ferrell of Jamestown, John C. “Jack” Fisher of Columbus, Elizabeth Ann Mumaw of New Philadelphia, Nevin Smith of Marysville and John Spreng Jr. of Bucyrus.
“It’s an honor to welcome this year’s Hall of Fame inductees,” said Ohio State Fair’s General Manager Virgil Strickler. “This diverse group has made significant contributions to agricultural education, youth organizations and our livestock shows. Their continued support and dedication makes the Ohio State Fair a top-tier event every year.”
For more information, please view the full news release online.
Seeking Member Input
The American Angus Association seeks member input in order to establish the long-range plan and strategic vision of the nation’s largest beef breed organization. Members were emailed questionnaires, which are also available within AAA Login (www.angusonline.org).
Survey responses submitted online will be accepted through July 31, and respondents may enter to win a cash drawing. The Association’s long-range initiative encompasses insight from all areas of the beef cattle business, and member input is vital and appreciated.
Contact the Association at angus@angus.org if you have questions regarding the survey.
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