new for 2019!
nchca annual scholarship program
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The NCHCA Junior board is pleased to offer 1 (one) $500 scholarship to a current NCHCA junior member, to be used for college or trade school expenses {Tuition, Books, Etc.}.
Limit of one award per junior The applying junior must be a current graduating senior or accepted to a college or trade school for the current year. The student need not be studying an agriculturally based field to apply. |
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In order to apply, student must complete the following:
1. Accurately and completely fill out the application in detail.
2. Submit current high school or college transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation:
We recommend one from an unrelated teacher or employer and a second character reference
from an unrelated acquaintance.
4. Turn in all of the above by Jan. 1, 2019.
Mail to :
Kerie Olson (NCHCA Secretary)
26086 885th Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(Recipient will be announced at the annual meeting in February)
The recipient will be chosen by the NCHCA board without name or identifying information.
The board will consider the following when choosing the recipient:
- Long term goals
- Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Extracurricular Activities
- Commitment to and Participation in NCHCA Junior Program and Association
- Review of Application by the Board Members
Click HERE for information and the application form.
nominate a junior for junior of the year
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Nominations are now open for the 2018-2019 NCHCA Junior of the Year. The Junior of the Year program recognizes one junior each year who has really excelled at participating not only in the Association, but also at school and in his/her community. The Junior of the Year award is given out in the fall at the NCHCA Show in Austin, Minnesota. The winner receives a HUGE traveling trophy that gets passed on to the next winning junior the following year. The winner also receives a specially designed trophy size belt buckle to keep and bragging rights throughout the year.
Any NCHCA member can submit a nomination. Click HERE to download the form.
Nominations should be submitted by September 1st to: Sue Dyke PO Box 27 Magnet, NE 68749 email: sue@almostafarmhighlands.com |
NORTH CENTRAL JUNIOR
MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2017-2018 Brandon Volstad Past winners:
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Join the junior association!If you are under the age of 21 and are interested in the Highland breed, join our association. There is NO COST to join, and you will have access to lots of fun opportunities to meet other people your age that love this breed of cattle. The NCHCA sponsors shows for juniors both at the NCHCA show and at the Minnesota Junior Spring Classic.
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junior showsThe NCHCA Juniors have two shows each year for Highland cattle.
2017 A.C.T. CAMPThe 2nd annual Advanced Cow Training (ACT) Camp was be held in the July 7-9, 2017 at Windemere Farm in Junction City (central) Wisconsin.
The NCHCA Junior Committee is busy planning for the next year's Advanced Cow Training (ACT) weekend. While content is geared toward the juniors, Highland breeders wanting to learn more about managing cattle are welcome to attend. There will be opportunities to work with cattle, educational sessions with industry professionals and some time to relax and enjoy the company of other Highland enthusiasts. Mark your calendar and click HERE for more details. nasco's gold circle reward programSupport NCHCA Juniors when you purchase from NASCO. The Juniors earn rebates of 5% of net purchases when members purchase from:
Nasco Farm & Ranch Nasco Showing & Grooming Use the group code 9810011 when you make purchases. Thank you for your support!
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Junior association leadership
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President
Vice President Secretary Treasurer Hoofbeat Reporters |
Paige Proctor
Maryn Cowell Courtney Hutson Brandon Volstad Open to all interested parties |
