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1951
First Junior Membership Issued
First junior membership was issued for $5 to be converted to life membership at age 21 for $15. Chicago, Ill.
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1956
Junior Activites Department Established
Junior Activities Department was established with fulltime staff employee, St. Joseph, Mo.
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1967
First National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest
First National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the All-American Angus Breeders Futurity, Lexington, Ky.
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1969
First National Junior Angus Heifer Show
First National Junior Angus Heifer Show, Columbia, Mo., held in conjunction with the National Conference at the University of Missouri.
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1972
National Junior Recognition Program
National Junior Recognition Program (Bronze and Silver Awards) was established.
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1974
National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest moved
National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest moved to be held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Heifer Show.
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1976
Bred-and-owned heifers were shown in a separate category
Bred-and-owned heifers were shown in a separate category at the National Junior Angus Heifer Show and did not compete against the owned heifers.
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1977
State Display Contest introduced
State Display Contest (now called Best Herdsmanship) was introduced at the National Junior Angus Heifer Show.
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1980
The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) was formed
The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) was formed at the National Junior Angus Heifer Show in Wichita, Kan., and the first NJAA Board of Directors was elected.
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1980
Advisor of the Year Award
Advisor of the Year Award was established (first awarded in 1981).
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1980
National Junior Recognition Program updated
National Junior Recognition Program updated to add Gold Awards. (First Gold Awards presented in 1981)
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1981
Cow-calf classes were introduced
Cow-calf classes were introduced into the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).
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1982
Bred-and-Owned Bull classes
Bred-and-Owned Bull classes were first shown at the NJAS.
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1983
First Angus Beef Cook-off
The first Angus Beef Cook-off was held.
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1984
Steer classes added
Steer classes were added to the NJAS.
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1985
Honorary Angus Foundation Award established
The Honorary Angus Foundation Award was established by the NJAA Board.
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1985
Carcass contest added
A carcass contest was added to the NJAS.
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1986
NJAA Handbook developed
The NJAA Handbook for Junior Angus Association Leaders was developed.
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1986
National Scrapbook Contest first held
The National Scrapbook Contest was first held in conjunction with the NJAS.
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1988
Cow-Calf Game offered
The NJAA first offered the Computer Cow-Calf Game to its members.
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1989
First Public Speaking Contest held
The first NJAA Public Speaking Contest was held at the NJAS.
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1990
Poster contest introduced
The NJAA Poster Contest was introduced at the NJAS.
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1990
First CAB/NJAA Scholarship awarded
The first CAB/NJAA Scholarship was awarded.
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1991
Team Sales Competition first held
NJAA Team Sales Competition was first held at NJAS.
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1991
Officer structure changed
Officer structure of the NJAA Board of Directors was changed.
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1992
First Angus Journal/NJAA Photography Contest held
The first Angus Journal/NJAA Photography Contest was held.
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1992
Sweepstake Contest initiated
A Sweepstake Contest was initiated at the NJAS.
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1993
LEAD Conference introduced
LEAD Conference introduced. Reintroduction of carcass steer contest at NJAS.
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1994
Outstanding Leadership Award given
The first Outstanding Leadership Award was given.
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1996
First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest held
The first NJAA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest was held at the NJAS.
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1998
First Angus Foundation Scholarships awarded
The first Angus Foundation Scholarships were awarded, 2 - $2,500 and 15 - $1,000 scholarships.
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1999
First Graphic Design Contest held
The first Graphic Design Contest was held at the NJAS.
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2000
20-year reunion held
A 20-year reunion of the NJAA Board of Directors was held during the NJAS in Des Moines, Iowa.
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2001
First NJAS hosted by multiple states
First NJAS hosted by multiple states held in Denver, Colo.
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2001
Junior membership fee structure changed
One time junior membership fee structure was changed to an annual dues paying membership.
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2001
Angus Foundation Web site launched
Launched the Angus Foundation Web site.
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2002
Mentoring Program began
The Mentoring Program began at the NJAS.
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2002
Creative Writing and Project of the Year contests held
The Creative Writing and Project of the Year contests were held at the NJAS.
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2003
Angus Foundation scholarships increased
Angus Foundation scholarships were increased to $25,000. Two $3,500 and 18 $1,000 scholarships were given.
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2006
Team Fitting Competition added
A Team Fitting Competition was added to the list of sponsored contests at the NJAS.
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2006
Sweepstakes Competition split
The Sweepstakes Competition was split into 2 categories.
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2006
Angus Foundation scholarships increased
The Angus Foundation scholarships were increased from $25,000 to $100,000 which include 2 $5,000; 20 $3,000 and 30 $1,000 scholarships.
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2007
First state wide community service project held
The first state wide community service project was held at the NJAS.
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2007
State officer trainings introduced
Regional Raising the Bar state officer trainings introduced.
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2011
Raising the Bar
Raising the Bars are structured around Universities and open to all junior members.
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2011
Career Development Contest added
A career development (resume and interview) contest was created for juniors to participate in at the NJAS.
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2012
Video Contest created
The Video Contest began at the National Junior Angus Show.
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2012
Green Coats Coast to Coast created
Green Coats Coast to Coast is created to allow National Junior Board members to assist with State Junior Associations.
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2012
Extended Internship Program offered
Extended Internship Program is offered through the Junior Activities Department.
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2012
NJAA Selects First Angus Ambassador
The NJAA selected the first-ever Angus Ambassador.
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2014
Events and Education Department created
Events and Education Department was created combing adult and junior events.
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2014
Team Marketing Contest created
Team Marketing Contest was created for planning a marketing strategy through technology.
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2014
NJAS Media Crew established
NJAS Media Crew was established to recreate “The Scoop” and offer more social networking outlets.
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2015
NJAA Junior Board 30th Year Reunion
30 year Reunion for the National Junior Angus Association Junior Board.
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2016
NJAA Junior Age changed to 8
The NJAA Junior Age was changed to 8 years of age as of January 1st of the current year.
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2018
50th National Junior Angus Show
Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National Junior Angus Show
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2020
NJAS Moved to Tulsa, OK
On May 15, 2020 the Association made its announcement to move the National Junior Angus Show from Harrisburg, PA to Tulsa, OK due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The show occurred July 19-25, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. 861 total head were shown.
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2020
Raising the Bar and the LEAD conference cancelled
Raising the Bar and the LEAD conference were both cancelled due to the COVID – 19 Pandemic. Instead, a small conference was held in Nebraska City, NE titled “Camp Angus.”
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2021
Renamed Director Positions
Delegates voted to rename two director positions. The ‘Membership Director’ was changed to ‘Education Director.’ The ‘Leadership Director’ was changed to ‘Events Director.’