Schedule Changes:

• The AGJA Annual Meeting will take place following the Showmanship contest held Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
• Mentor Protégé will meet at 3:15 pm Sunday, June 20, 2021
• Opening ceremonies will take place at 4:00 PM Sunday, June 20, 2021
• Sullivan’s Fitting Clinic will now take place on Sunday evening, June 20, 2021, following Opening Ceremonies.
• Dinner on your own is now on Wednesday evening, June 23, 2021.

Contest Resource:

• Previous winning entry examples for the following contest within each age division can be found under “2020 Contest Examples” for reference:
  • Creative Writing
  • Ag Podcast
  • Graphic Design
  • Video

Winning photos eligible to be chosen for the cover of the AGJA Calendar in the upcoming year.

• Champion Senior, Intermediate and Junior photo’s will be eligible for use as the cover of the 2022 AGJA Calendar. Photos will be published on AGJA social media platforms and voted on by the general-public.

Graphic Design theme:

• To continue building on the strong relationship between the donation heifer donor, Beastrom Ranch, and our junior membership we have elected to change the theme of the design contest to build an advertisement for the 2022 Heifer Donation fundraiser! A copy of the 2020 Heifer Donation advertisement has been provided under Contest Resources to be utilized for content to use within your design.

State Challenge Cup Points for Silent Auction Donations & Bids:

• As always, each state that provides a donation to the silent auction will receive 20 points toward the State Challenge Cup contest. Each state now has the opportunity to earn even more points for that same donation. For every $50 raised on their state donation, the respective state will earn an additional 1 point.
  • For example: If state A donates one lot to the silent auction, they will earn 20 points. By the end of the silent auction if their lot brings $150, they will earn an additional 3 points!

Health Paper requirements to match National Show Policy:

• To provide consistency between the AGA and AGJA, rules regarding proof of pregnancy in females along with satisfactory semen evaluation on bulls 12 months of age or older must be provided on health papers for all entries exhibited at the Junior Classic. These rules can be found under General Information on page 4 of the AGJA General Information handbook to coincide with AGA National Show Policy.

No Premier Breeder Contest:

• Due to recent circumstances the Premier Breeder contest will not be held for the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic. We hope to see it return in 2022.

AGJA Calendar Auction to be held ONLINE

In an attempt to offer marketing opportunities to a larger audience, along with exhibiting families attending the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic, the 2022 AGJA Calendar Auction will be held ONLINE the week of June 20. A link will be provided as we approach opening day of our event for those interested in purchasing a month in the AGJA Calendar. The AGJA Calendar reaches well over 1200 mailboxes each year in addition to all new AGA and AGJA members within the 2022 calendar year.

AGJA Board of Directors Contact Information

AGJA Board of Directors Contact Information
The AGJA Board of Directors are available to help at any time.

Jake Renner, Youth Activities Coordinator
Office: 303-465-2333
Cell (on show day): 620-388-3910
Email: jake@gelbvieh.org

Grace Vehige, President
573-644-4414
g_vehige@hotmail.com

Alexx Starr, Vice President
308-530-4793
lexi.starr@icloud.com

Madalynn Welsh, V.P. of Leadership
308-832-7193
madalynn.welsh@outlook.com

Cade Cameron, Secretary
319-572-8382
cameroncade15@gmail.com

Cody Forbes, Treasurer
605-983-5701
forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com

Preston Dunn, Director
620-617-6112
prestondunnksu@gmail.com

Rachelle Anderson, Director
785-275-3402
reanderson522@gmail.com

Karley Rumfelt, Director
417-664-6953
karleyrumfelt@gmail.com

Brooke Nowack, Director
573-569-2932
victoria2020brooke@gmail.com

Danielle Stock Ex- Officio
563-794-0568
danielle.m.stock@gmail.com

Schedule

Sunday, June 20
8:00 a.m. Cattle allowed in barns
11:00 a.m. Church Service
Noon Cattle must be in barns
1-3:00 p.m. Cattle/contest check-in
and steer weigh-in
3-15 p.m. Mentor/Protégé Orientation
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
5:00 p.m. Stock Show U Fitting Clinic
6:00 p.m. Dinner

Monday, June 21
8:00 a.m. Stock Show U Team Fitting Contest
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Skill-a-thon
3:00 p.m. Prepared Speaking Contest
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Board Candidate Interviews
TBD Ambassador Interviews

Tuesday, June 22
7:30 a.m. Judging ContestRegistration
8:30 a.m Judging Contest
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Sales Talk
4:30 p.m. Quiz Bowl Prelims
6:00 p.m Dinner
Quiz Bowl Finals

Wednesday, June 23
8:00 a.m. AGJA National Showmanship
(Sr, Int. Jr., Pee Wee)
AGJA Annual Meeting and Board Election
to follow
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Official AGJA Photo
Wear Official Blue Polo
1:30 p.m. Golf Outing
1:30 p.m. Fun Day Activity
6:00 p.m. Dinner on your own

Thursday, June 24
Day Sponsor: Trans Ova Genetics
8:00 a.m. AGJA National Balancer Show
– Cow-Calf Pairs
– Heifers
– Bred & Owned Bull Show
Noon Lunch
Sullivan’s Bootcamp
(30 mins after show)
6:00 p.m. Dinner

Friday, June 25
8:00 a.m. AGJA National Steer Show
AGJA National Gelbvieh Show
– Cow-Calf Pairs
– Heifers
– Bred & Owned Bull Show
Noon Lunch
6:30 p.m. Annual AGJA Banquet sponsored
by American Gelbvieh Foundation
9:30 p.m. Dance- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

AGJA HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

Home 2 Suites
443 Covenant Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
662-360-0000

** Room blocks under “2021 National Junior Gelbvieh Show”

Additional Hotels

Comfort Suites
441 Covenant Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
662-561-1131

** Room blocks under ” 2021 National Jr. Gelbvieh Show”

Instructions:
1. Once you’ve dialed the phone number listed above for the corresponding hotel you will be prompted to press a number or the # symbol for reservations or questions.
2. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS; Let the phone ring.
a. If you are redirected to the corporate office to place a reservation they will not have record of our block and you will be asked to pay full price for your room.
3. You will be directed to the front desk of the hotel to then place your reservation under the block name provided above.

For questions or troubleshooting please contact Scott Ashe, Mississippi contact at 662.560.8742. If he does not answer, please leave a voicemail and he will get back with you ASAP.

General Information

1. Entry is open to American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members only. Make sure your membership dues and herd
   assessments are paid for 2021.
2.  AGJA Members must uphold the standards as outlined within the AGJA Code of Conduct.
3. Members not meeting the minimum age requirement to show cattle are eligible to participate in educational events (poster, photo, judging, sales talk, impromptu speaking, creative writing). Competing for awards in those events will affect a member’s rookie status. When an under- age participant registers for these contests, please let us know whether you are competing for awards or not.
4. Entry must be submitted online only by May 10, 2021.
   a. Entry fee is $40 per head.
   b. Entries turned in or submitted after May 26 will be $60 per head.
   c. Bred and Owned entry fees are $10 per head.
5. Substitutions are due May 24, 2021 accompanied by an official submission form found on the AGJA Junior Classic webpage.
   No refunds will be given.
6. Official ownership deadline is May 10, 2021.
7. Exhibitor Age is determined as of January 1, 2021. Participants will be assigned to one of the following age divisions for all
   competitions:
   ➢ Senior (16-21 years of age)
   ➢ Intermediate (12-15 years of age)
   ➢ Junior (8-11 years of age).
   **Age division will be verified during contestant check-in on Sunday, July 5. Participants must notify AGA staff or AGJA Board of Directors of changes at check-in.
8. All contests will be held at the Batesville Civic Center.
9. Active Junior members will abstain from possession, use, or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and illegal drugs on the premises of junior sanctioned events, by active junior members even if junior member is of legal age to do so. The first violation will result in a verbal warning. Consequences from future violations will be determined by the Junior Board and as directed by the AGJA Code of Conduct.
10. All dogs must be on leash at all times. Any dog deemed unruly will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. Rule subject to change
    based on premise policies.
11. All contests require that an official AGJA blue polo shirt must be worn with long pants and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
    AGJA polos may be ordered on the online entry form.
12. The judge’s decision is final in all contests.
13. Breakaway Rule: Once an animal has broken away, it is at the discretion of the highest ranking AGJA Director, AGA Staff Member, AGJA advisor and/or Judge present at the show ring to decide if an animal poses a danger and should be disqualified. Any animal deemed unmanageable during showmanship, cattle show, team fitting, or sales talk, or that poses a safety risk to exhibitors or other animals will be dismissed from the ring and returned to the stalls immediately.
14. Permanent forms of ID must be legible at check-in and match the animal’s registration paper, interim performance pedigree or
    performance summary. Animals that do not meet these requirements the first time through check-in will be reviewed by the junior board.
15. If you will be delayed in arriving at the grounds after noon, Sunday, June 20, please let the AGA Office know. Arrangements can be made for a late arrival due to extenuating circumstances. Cattle and equipment need to be removed from the barns by Sunday, June 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon).
16. All animals must remain on grounds until release (immediately following Friday show) unless granted permission from show
    officials.
17. Any substitutions made to contest teams must have all parties in question present to make a change. Changes must be made,
    and AGJA Director notified no later than 7 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2021.
18. The AGJA member who the animal is entered under for the show must exhibit the animal in all classes unless preapproved by an active AGJA Director and AGA Youth Activities Coordinator.
19. Exhibitors who need additional assistance with contests (such as reading, writing), may request assistance by informing
    show officials during check-in.
20. All females six hundred and thirteen (613) days to eight hundred and fifty-five (855) days must be accompanied by a
    verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception to the rule will apply to a donor female that has
    produced fertile eggs in the previous twelve (12) months as verified in a written statement from a licensed veterinarian or
    has a natural calf at side.
21. Proof of satisfactory semen evaluation for bulls twelve (12) months of age or older as of December 31 must be submitted
    at the time of check-in. Bulls over two (2) years of age must have a semen evaluation certificate issued within 90 days of
    the show.
22. All rules are at the discretion of the AGJA Board of Directors.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of, or access to, it’s programs, services or activities. Under this policy, a person with a disability is defined as “a person who has a physical or
mental impairment that may limit one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment.

Deadlines for 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic

Ownership deadline: May 10, 2021
Entry Deadline: May 10, 2021
Substitution Deadline: May 24, 2021

• Pending Registrations will not be accepted. All animals must have AMGV number on, or before the ownership/entry deadline above. Animals that do not have an AMGV number on or before May 24, 2021 will not be ineligible for exhibition. No refunds will be given.
• Exhibitors must provide PAPER registration papers. Electronic registration will not be accepted.
• Animals must be transferred into the correct individual(s)/exhibitor(s) name no later than May 10,2021.
• Animals may be owned solely by the exhibitor, co-owned with an immediate family member or with the
  family’s ranch.
  • a. The AGJA member in which the animal is entered under for the show must exhibit the animal in all classes unless pre-approved by the AGJA board.
  • b. All bulls shown must be Bred & Owned by the exhibitor in order to be eligible for exhibition. Please refer to the Bred &  Owned section of this document for details.

***Important Contest Entry Information***
The AGA strongly encourages educational contest submissions, AGJA Board of Director applications, and
ambassador portfolio submissions to be submitted electronically by email to jake@gelbvieh.org.

Submissions submitted via mail should be sent to the following address postmarked no later than May 10, 2021

American Gelbvieh Association
Attn: AGJA
1001 S 70th Street, Suite 215
Lincoln, NE 68510

If video files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender. Please include any necessary links to
download the file in the body of the email along with junior member name, membership number and age division.

Bits & pieces

• Bedding and hay in the barns will be furnished by the Mississippi Junior Gelbvieh Association.
• Absolutely no other bedding materials are allowed in the barns.
• Hay and bedding will be provided for tie-outs.
• Bedding is allowed at tie-outs and stalls ONLY. No tie-outs at trailers.

Please bring old clothes for other fun events throughout the week!

Official score sheet for all contests can be found online along with other resources
under Contest Resources found under the Junior tab at Gelbvieh.org.

AGJA Code of Ethics & Rules

1. The showing of an animal unethically fitted is prohibited. This includes the use of an artificial tail head or tail fin, artificial poll, or adding any hair or hair-like substance to the animal, excluding false tail switches. Any problems will be directed to the AGJA Board of Directors for a final decision.
2. In order to promote the good management of show cattle; exhibitors, their parents, and sponsors have a serious responsibility to properly use animal health aids (drugs), growth promotants, and any other approved materials with great care. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association discourages the off-label or extra-label use of anabolic steroids, diuretics, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or other drugs used on any animal entered for competition. Furthermore, the alteration, whether internal or external, of the conformation and structure through any products or material including gas, solid, and liquid or the removal or attachment of tissue surgically to an animal for the purpose of deception is prohibited. The Board of Directors reserves the right to have urine, blood, saliva, hair and/or other tissue tests run on any animals entered for competition. An exhibitor of an animal(s) producing a positive analysis of drugs, unapproved medication, or chemical residues will be
   disqualified and barred from future competition at all AGJA-sponsored events. If the animal tests positive for any of the above drugs or chemicals, the exhibitor will not receive any premium money for that animal and must accept the consequences without recourse against the AGA, AGJA, Board of Directors or event sponsors.
3. All grand champion along with reserve champion entries will be parent-verified through DNA testing. All premium money will be forfeited if an animal does not meet minimum percent Gelbvieh based on parent verification. DNA samples may be taken from all 2021 Champions and Reserve Champions including: Cow & Calf (Owned and Bred & Owned), Female (Owned and Bred & Owned), 3-5th Females, Bred & Owned Bulls and steers from both Gelbvieh and Balancer.
4. Any violation of the AGJA Code of Ethics & Rules will result in review of the infraction by the AGJA Board of Directors, advisors, and/or an AGJA panel appointed by the Board of Directors to determine the severity of punishment, which may include automatic disqualification from the specific contest or the Junior Classic.
5. AGJA members participating in any AGJA event, national show, regional show or National Western Stock Show shall exhibit acceptable conduct and sportsmanship at all times. Unacceptable conduct includes reckless behavior that may affect the safety and health of other person and property as well as the liability of AGJA. In addition, foul language should be kept to a minimum if any at all. Any AGJA members found in violation of this rule may be subject to forfeit winnings and entries or other penalties up to the board. AGA staff advisors or AGJA board may disqualify AGJA members in violation of the rule. All procedures will happen in a timely matter. An appeal panel consisting of but not exclusive to a representative of each party and AGA legal counsel, a representative of the AGA board, and a representative of the AGJA board as well as AGJA advisor will be in place if members in violation of the rule should wish to appeal the decision.
6. The drenching, pumping or any other artificial filling method of any animal at any time for any reason during an AGJA sanctioned show immediately disqualifies that animal from showing in either conformation or showmanship classes. An animal may be drenched or pumped for medical reasons at the approval of the vet on call; knowing that above disqualification rule may apply.

The AGJA Rules and By-Laws govern all AGJA-sponsored activities. Please make sure to read them carefully. Request a copy from the American Gelbvieh Association office if you do not have a copy of the current AGJA Rules & By-Laws. American Gelbvieh Junior Association, 1001 S 70th St. Ste, 215, Lincoln, NE 68510. Email: jake@gelbvieh.org; or call 303-465-2333.

AGJA Protest Policy

1. In the event of a protest, the AGJA Executive Committee, AGJA Advisors and Junior Coordinator will investigate the protest in an effort to resolve prior to start of the show.
2. If the protest is not resolved or withdrawn prior to the start of the show, the AGJA Junior Coordinator will advise the judge to select an alternate animal to follow the protested animal throughout the show.
3. A hair sample of the protested animal will be taken and processed. If protest is sustained the protested animal will be disqualified and lose any and all premiums and awards. The alternate animal will be awarded premiums and awards.
4. If parent DNA is required to resolve the protest, DNA sample will be submitted and postmarked 7 days following show day.
5. If the protest is not sustained the $150 deposit accompanying the protest will be forfeited.
6. The protested animal’s pictures and results will be withheld from publication until the protest is resolved.
7. Additional punishment will be at the AGJA Board of Directors discretion and may include banishment from future AGJA sanctioned shows.

Health Regulations

*Animal health requirements for exhibition*

All animals traveling to the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic must have a certificate of
veterinary inspection from a licensed veterinarian. Please contact your vet early to establish
health requirements and to allow time for testing if necessary.

• ➢ CVI (Health Paper) and registration papers are required for all entries being shown
  regardless of residency.
  • Multiple animals may be listed on the same CVI.
  • Health paper must include the animal’s tattoo numbers.
  • Females must show proof of pregnancy.
    • See rule 20 under General Information on pg 4
  •  Bulls 12 months or older must show proof of proper semen evaluation.
    • See Rule 21 under General Information on pg. 4
• ➢ Animal(s) must meet requirements for import into Mississippi.
  • If in doubt as to specific requirements, contact the Mississippi Department of Agriculture at 601.359.1100

Destination to be written on the CVI (Your vet will need this address)
Batesville Civic Center
290 Civic Center Drive
Batesville, MS 38606

Contest Information

State Herdsmanship

States are judged on neatness of stalling area including tack and cattle area. All members shouldalso interact in a positive friendly manner with other junior members and adults. Herdsmanshipchampion earns 10 points toward the State Challenge Cup. Two state champion herdsmanshipawards will be given; one to states with 10 or less head and one for states with 11 or more head. Judging by an anonymous panel will begin on Monday, June 21 and be completed Thursday, June 22.

State Facebook Pages/Group for Points

State associations that create a Facebook page/group for their association will receive 5 points toward the state challenge cup. This is a great way to strengthen state associations throughsocial media.

Guidelines for the group are:
1. The page/group may be public but must use limited public access settings for discussions.
2. Once the page/group has been established, the state advisor must notify the AGJA Youth Activities Coordinator to let them know that it is current by Sunday evening at check-in.
3. Only state pages/groups that have posts made by members since April 1, 2021 will receive State Challenge Cup points.

If a state already has a Facebook page/group, points will be awarded for keeping their page/group current. If there have not been any posts to the page/group since April 1 of the current year, they will not receive points.

AGJA Silent Auction

The AGJA is asking for individuals or states to donate items for a Silent Auction. This Silent Auction will be held during the week with the final bids to be taken during the show on Friday, June 25th. Do not limit your imagination to only cattle-related items—think outside the box. The AGJA Silent Auction benefits national junior Gelbvieh programs. Contact Jake Renner at the AGA office or any AGJA Director for more information on the AGJA Silent Auction. We need your help and donated items to make the Silent Auction a success. Please bring items to show office by Monday, June 21, 2021 at noon.

NEW IN 2021
Each state will earn 1 addition point for every $50 the item raises donated by their state association.

Get State Challenge Cup Points for donating an item to the Silent Auction.

Collect aluminum can tabs for the AGJA Community Service Project
The three states that collect the most can tabs (as measured by weight) will earn State Challenge Cup points.
Can tabs need to be turned in no later than Tuesday, June 22, 2021 to the show office. State
Challenge Cup winners will be announced at the banquet on Friday, June 25, 2021.

State Challenge Cup

The State Challenge Cup rewards the state that has the most member participation in events throughout the week of the Junior Classic.

State Challenge Cup will have two divisions:
Division A: States with 10 members and less participating at the Jr. Classic.
Division B: States with 11 members or more participating at the Jr. Classic.

The following team points are earned:
20 pts. State selling the most donation heifer tickets
20 pts. For donating an item to the silent auction
15 pts. State selling the second most donation heifer tickets
10 pts. State selling the third most donation heifer tickets
10 pts. Champion Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers
10 pts. Champion Group of Three Balancer Heifers
10 pts. Champion Group of Three Steers
10 pts. State Herdsmanship Champion
16 pts. Champion Judging Team in each division
16 pts. Champion Quiz Bowl Team in each division
16 pts. For collecting the most can tabs
8 pts. Res. Champion Quiz Bowl Team in each div.
8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers
8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Balancer Heifers
8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Steers
8 pts. Reserve Judging Team in each division
7 pts. For collecting the second most can tabs
5 pts. For collecting the third most can tab
5 pts. For State Facebook group page

Variable total points possible for Champion Fitting Team and Reserve Fitting Team. Each team member will contribute four points for Champion Fitting Team—meaning a team of three will each contribute four points, making the total 12. A team with four will contribute four points each, making the total 16. Each team member will contribute two points for the Reserve Fitting Team—meaning a team of three would contribute six points toward the total, and a team of four would contribute 8 total points. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken based on the percentage of members present from that state that voted during the election on Wednesday.

The following points are awarded based on individual participants in the following contests:
1 pt. for each animal exhibited.
1 pt. for each participant in each of the following contests:
Showmanship
Video Quiz Bowl
Sales Talk
Skill-A-Thon
Photography
Poster
Team Fitting
Ag Podcast
Judging Contest
Graphic Design
Prepared Speaking

All-Around Champion & Rookie of the Year

All-Around Champion is open to ALL participants in the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic. Rookie of
the Year is open to Junior and Intermediate AGJA members participating in their first AGJA
Classic.

The recipients will be selected according to the following point system:

• Exhibiting one or more animals = 10 points
• 1 point for every 10 tickets sold for the AGJA Heifer Donation provided by Beastrom Ranch.
  • An exhibitor cannot exceed 10 points for this division.
• Participation in Quiz Bowl, Poster, Photo, Creative Writing, Video, Team Fitting, Graphic
  Design, Ag Podcast and Premier Breeder = 2Points/contest

For placing in the top 10 in any age division for any of the below listed contests, the contestants
will receive:
1st Place – 10 Points
2nd Place – 9 Points
3rd Place – 8 Points
4th Place – 7 Points
5th Place – 6 Points
6th Place – 5 Points
7th Place – 4 Points
8th Place – 3 Points
9th Place – 2 Points
10th Place – 1 Point

Contests: Showmanship, Judging, Prepared Speaking, Sales Talk, and Skill-A-Thon.

Ties in the Top 10 for the Rookie competitions, as well as the All-Around Exhibitor will be broken by the tied individuals’ placings in specified contests. Those contests, in the order they will be used for tiebreakers: Judging Contest, Prepared Speaking, and Showmanship. If the tied individuals have identical rankings in all three contests, a tie will officially be declared, and identical awards will be presented to the tied individuals.

All-Around Winner receives a heifer donated by T Bar S Cattle Co. of Billings, MO.
(An AGJA member can win the heifer more than once.)

Graphic Design Contest

The objective of the Graphic Design contest is for AGJA members to embrace the use of new media and technology. Members are asked to develop an ad for the 2022 AGJA Donation Heifer provided by Beastrom Ranch to be raffled off during the National Gelbvieh Sale in January 2022. At a minimum, a theme should include the Beastrom logo found under contest resources, ticket
prices and date of raffle. Other items may include a slogan, color scheme, and supporting elements or supporting information.

(Note: selection of winners does not guarantee that the winner’s theme will be used; however, all entries will be eligible for
modification or use. The intent of the contest is to use technology.)

Contest Rules:

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant.
2. Entries will be judged in three age divisions according to AGJA rules: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and are limited to one entry per AGJA member.
3. The entry must be created using computer technology. Contestants may use any software available to design the theme.

Entries must be submitted in PDF format in color to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com no later than May 10, 2021
• Please include exhibitor name, age division, and member number in the email.

Video Contest

This contest is meant to challenge AGJA members to embrace new technology that will enhance their own programs while providing AGA an opportunity to utilize these videos to share with Gelbvieh breeders.

All videos must:

1. Be sent digitally to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com
2. Not exceed time limits. Junior age division videos should be 30 seconds, Intermediate age division videos should be one minute and Senior age division videos should be two minutes long.
3. Mention “Gelbvieh” or “Balancer” in your video. Videos may be promotional, informative, or how-to (such as how to take measurements, how to properly tattoo, how to vaccinate propoerly,etc.).
4. Junior videos must be in raw format (meaning no editing allowed). This includes no transitions, titles/subtitles, music, etc.
5. Must be submitted in avi, mov, mpg, or wmv format. Videos MUST be submitted to AGA office on FLASH DRIVE or via email only. Post mark deadline is May 10, 2021
6. Not contain copyright infringement (see below)

Videos will be judged on the following criteria:
1. Creativity
2. Message clarity and relevance
3. Promotional effectiveness or educational value
4. Overall impact

Each submission must be original and created entirely by entrant. Submissions may include materials which are in the public domain or for which you have obtained the prior written permission or clearance of the owner. Submissions must not incorporate or include anything that violates any law or the copyright, trademark, publicity right, privacy right or any other right of any third party.
Video contest participants will receive 2 points towards the all-around competition for video contest entries.

Copyright Tips – As suggested by YouTube

What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection provided for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, graphic, and audiovisual creations. “Copyright” literally means the right to copy but has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to copyright owners for protection of their work.

What is copyright infringement? Copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, disturbed, preformed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without permission of the copyright owner.

Posting copyright-infringing content can lead to the termination of your account, and possibly monetary damages if a copyright owner decides to take legal action (this is serious—you can get sued.) Below are some guidelines to help you determine whether your
video is eligible or whether it infringes someone else’s copyright:

***Be careful to make sure your video does not infringe on copyrights. Check our link on the AGJA Contest Resources web page for more information.

How to make sure your video does not infringe someone else’s copyright:

The way to ensure that your video doesn’t infringe someone else’s copyright is to use your skills and imagination to create something completely original. If it is all yours, you never have to worry about the copy- right – you own it. Make sure to follow the other guide- lines in the terms of use. Be sure that all components of your video are your original creation – even the audio portion. For example, if you use an audio track of a sound recording owned by a record label without that record label’s permission, your video may be
infringing the copyrights of others, and may be subject to removal.

YouTube offers a library of authorized music to liven up your video.
• YouTube offers non-copyright music using their Audio Swap feature which can be used after yourupload your video and select “Edit”.
• Other non-copyright music can easily be found online using a web search for “non-copyright music” An example of a site with non-copyright music is http://freeplaymusic.com/

Poster Contest

The poster contest encourages members to use their imagination and creativity to promote the
Gelbvieh breed. Posters must be turned in during contest check-in. Posters may also be mailed to
the AGA office if a member is not able to attend the classic. Posters mailed to the office need to be
postmarked no later than May 10, 2021.

Rules:

1. Poster board (22”x28”) or foam core board (20”x30”) may be used. Any color of board is acceptable. Dimensions cannot be larger or smaller than what is listed.
2. The theme for the poster is to promote Gelbvieh or Balancer cattle. The year or location of the Classic must be incorporated in the poster in some way. At the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic, the member must include 2021 or state of the classic site in the design of his or her poster.
3. One poster per AGJA member. Only AGJA members may enter a poster.
4. Posters cannot contain any electrical components. No exceptions.
5. The judges will not be allowed to touch the posters in any way. Movable parts on the poster may not be effective for this reason.
6. You may use paints, pens, watercolors, pictures from publications, glitter, stick-on letters, photos, colored paper, and other types of flat or almost flat media.
7. Posters should not be designed on the computer, printed, and transferred onto the poster board. Such methods for this contest may not be judged at the discretion of the contest judge.

Photography Contest

The photography contest allows AGJA members to become familiar with the art of photography and to
experiment with different lighting, angles, and subjects.

Rules:

1. Entries need to be turned in by the conclusion of contest check-in on Sunday June 21, 2021. Entries may also be mailed to the AGA office, postmarked no later than May 10, 2021 if an AGJA member is unable to attend the classic. Photos will be returned upon request.
2. Exhibitors are encouraged to save their photos in a JPEG, or PNG file
   ➢ Champion Sr., Int., and Junior photos will be up for selection of the 2022 AGJA Calendar cover via anonline voting process on the AGJA Facebook page following the classic.
3. Gelbvieh cattle or Gelbvieh-influenced cattle must appear in each photo.
4. Photos may be color or black and white. Sepia toned pictures are considered color photos. Photos must be 5”x7” prints.
5. Photos must be taken by the contestant.
6. You may not enter a photo that has been entered in a previous junior classic photo contest.
7. Photos must be center mounted on 7”X9” black matte board or foam core board with a one-inch border on all sides of the photo. A single matte only; any photo that is double-matted will be disqualified.
8. Entrant’s name, state, and age division must be typed or handwritten on the back of the matte board.
9. No more than three entries per exhibitor. Entries must be made my active AGJA member.
10. No captions are allowed on the matte board or the photo. Any photos with captions will be disqualified.
11. It is the judge’s discretion to comment on entries.
12. With AGJA member approval, the Gelbvieh World may use photos from the photo contest in future issues of the magazine. AGA and AGJA may use contest photos to promote the breed.
13. Photos will be checked for official label by AGJA Board members and/or AGA staff at check-in. This label will be used in judging and as a prevention measure from photos being entered another year.

Creative Writing Contest

Each year the AGJA holds a creative writing contest in conjunction with the annual junior classic. A first and second place winner in each age division will be chosen. The winner from each division will have their winning entry published in Gelbvieh World magazine. Entries must be submitted by May 10 or emailed to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com by May 10, 2021. Entries submitted after May 10, 2021 will not be accepted.

Rules:
Junior
➢ Word Limit: 300-500 words; Topic: Describe your favorite on-farm experience.

Intermediate
➢ Word Limit: 600-800 words; Topic: The beef industry has been adopting technology in many ways foryears. In way ways have we been able to increase production, safety, and education using technology within the beef industry?

Senior
➢ Word Limit: 800-1000 words; Topic: Explain in your own words how you continue to adapt to public perception in relation to the industry and continue producing a high-quality consumable product, market your family’s operation, or educate the public about the beef community. Provide examples.

Essays will be judged on content and grammar. Entries should be informative and, if appropriate, entertaining. It should be the writer’s purpose to create an entry that would be suitable for printing in Gelbvieh World. A cover page should include the junior member’s name, address, phone number, birth date and AGJA member number. No mention of the contestant’s name should be on any of the other pages. All pages should be numbered. Please submit electronic submissions in PDF format to jake@gelbvieh.org.

Agriculture Podcast

The objective of this event is intended to encourage an understanding and create an interest in the field of broadcast journalism, while promoting the cattle industry.

Rules

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant.
2. Entries will be judged in three age divisions according to AGJA rules: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior and are limited to one entry per AGJA member.
3. Recording can be done on any device that will record your voice, as long as it can be emailed.
4. Segment must be between 4 – 6 minutes in length.
   a. Under 4 minutes or over 6 minutes will result in ½ point deduction per second
5. Must introduce themselves by name along with their podcast Title.
   Topics:
   Junior- Share your favorite memory of raising Gelbvieh Cattle.
   Intermediate: Discuss some of your favorite show barn tips and how you like to prepare for shows.
   Senior: Is it important for agricultural programs to be in school? Why?
   Optional for Intermediate and Senior Only:
   Must include a 20-30 second commercial within the time given of the broadcast.
6. No advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages will be accepted.
7. An opening and closing should be provided with in the broadcast.
8. Layout example:
   a. Opening (20 Seconds)
   b. Main Content
   c. Closing (15-20 Seconds)
9. Entries must be emailed by May 10, 2021 to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com

Prepared Speaking Contest

Prepared Speaking challenges AGJA members to increase their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry by composing a speech on an assigned topic and presenting it to the judges.

Rules:

1. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist the contestant in keeping track of time.
2. For the speech time limit, 1 point will be taken off the speaker’s score for every 10 seconds under/over.
   For example: An intermediate’s speech which lasts 6 minutes and 20 seconds would receive a deduction of 2 points. Maximum time limit deduction will be 15 points.
3. The judges will be allotted 2-3 minutes for questions in each division if they so choose.
4. No audio or visual aids are allowed during the speech presentation.
   a. Example: Posters, PowerPoint, Video, etc.
5.  Notecards and/or written speeches are allowed. It will be at the judge’s discretion as to whether he/she chooses to deduct points for the use of written assistance by the exhibitor.
6. In the event of a tie not broken by the official contest judge, the higher scoring contestant in the “Presentation Scores” category will be the winner. Ties in the “Presentation Scores” category will be broken by “Subject Matter.”

Speech times will be assigned prior to the contest. Please report promptly for your speech time. Any
changes to the speech order must be made at least one hour before the contest start time.

Team Fitting Contest

The team fitting contest showcases the cattle fitting skills of AGJA members. The teams are evaluated on their teamwork, the effective use of fitting products, safety, and the overall final presentation of the animal. SENIORS will compete in a separate division as pairs, while INTERMEDIATE and JUNIOR members will form teams of three to four members.

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Each team will begin with a clean, dry animal that has been clipped.
3. Senior teams will have two members, both 16-21 years of age as of January 1.
4. Intermediate and Junior teams will have at least three team members and not more than four.
   The team can have no more than two intermediate members (12-15 years of age as of January
   1). At least one member needs to be a junior member (8 to 11 years of age as of January 1.)
5. Teams must sign up during contest check-in on Sunday.
6. Teams will have 30 minutes to complete the fitting of their animal.
   • Teams will be given a 20 min., 10 min., 5 min., 2 min. and 30 second warning.
7. Once time has been called, all teams must cease working on their animals. If fitting is continued after time is called, the team may be disqualified. The teams will be allowed a final comb-through of their animal once they have arrived at the show ring and prior to the judge’s final appraisals.
8. The judges may then take 15-20 minutes to ask questions.

Judging Contest

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Participation in this contest is open to all AGJA members.
   Each team is comprised of four members with each of their scores counting towards the overall
   team score. Each member is also competing for individual awards.
3. State teams must be filled before teams of mixed states will be formed in each division.
4. There will be up to six classes consisting of breeding females, bulls, and/or market steers. A minimum of three of the classes judged will contain Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-influenced cattle. Data may be provided at the discretion of the officials to assist contestants in the placing of classes.
5. One class will be designated as a questions class for all age divisions. A second class will be designated as an oral reasons class for the intermediate and senior divisions. Seniors will have one additional reasons class.

Sales Talk

JUNIOR DIVISION
The junior sales talk utilizes a live setting complete with an animal and the potential buyers (up to two judges). This contest evaluates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the junior contestant. Participants may use their own animal, or an animal being exhibited by another AGJA member. JUNIORS WILL NOT UTILIZE SCENARIOS.

INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR DIVISION
Intermediate and Senior contestants will utilize a scenario and will be given 15 minutes to evaluate four Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-influenced animals. For example, a buyer is interested in purchasing replacement females for his Balancer program. He retains ownership of his calves through the feedlot.

After the evaluation period, the contestant should select the animal(s) that best fit the buyer’s scenario. This contest simulates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the contestant. Contestants will meet the buyer who is the judge and present him/her with a sales talk on the animal(s) they choose to sell. The contestant also needs to be prepared to answer questions the
buyer may have about any of their animals.

Sales talk is meant to be an informal interaction between the contestant and the judge.
Special Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Presentations will be up to 7 minutes. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist AGJA members. Contestants will be stopped at 7 minutes and will be allowed to finish their sentence. Total presentation and question time must not exceed 7 minutes.
3. Junior Division contestants must compete on their own.
4. Intermediate Division scenarios will be given during the contest check-in on Sunday. The
   scenario will be used during the contest.
5. Senior Division contestants will be provided performance data in addition to a scenario five
   minutes prior to the 15-minuteevaluation period. No senior scenarios will be distributed during
   check-in.

Quiz Bowl Contest

This contest allows teams of four to compare their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry against other teams.

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Each team must consist of four members with an appointed team captain.
3. Teams can be made up of members from different states.
4. If a team is made up of members from more than one state, points awarded for the State Challenge Cup will be pro-rated according to the number of team members from each state.
5. Teams must be entered at check-in on Sunday, June 20,2021.
6. Senior teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 21, intermediate teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 15, and junior teams must consist of AGJA members between the ages of 8 and 11. All ages are based on age as of January1 of the current year.
7. All questions will be taken from the official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements, with the exception of the Senior Quiz Bowl Final questions, which will consist of questions concerning general knowledge related to beef production.
   The official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements can be downloaded from the junior page on the AGA website.
8. Participants must be recognized by the moderator before answering a question. Answering a question by giving response before being recognized by the moderator will result in a penalty of forfeiting thequestion/answer and allowing the other team to answer the question.

Rules for each match:

1. The team captains should be seated in the chairs closest to the moderator.
2. There will be a total of 12 questions per match (4 head-to-head, 2 team, and 6 toss-up questions). Additional toss-up questions may be asked to break a tie. Questions will be asked until the tie is broken.
3. The first four questions will be head-to-head. The first question is asked to the team captains. Whichever captain buzzes in first may answer the question. The individual has 10 seconds to correctly answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, then the other team captain may answer the question. This process is repeated with the next three members of each team. Correct answers are worth 10 points.
4. The team that is in the lead at the end of the head-to-head (or the team first in the alphabet in case of a tie) receives the first team question worth 15 points. Once the question is read, the team members may converse about the answer. The team has 60 seconds to discuss before answering. At the end of 60 seconds the teams must begin their answer. The team must designate one team member to answer the question. Once the person has started to give the answer there will be no talking from other team members. If another team member speaks, then the team forfeits the question to the other team, who then has a chance to answer the question. If the first team gives an incorrect answer, then the second team also has a chance to answer.
5. The next six questions are toss-up questions. The individual that buzzes in first may answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, then a member of the other team may buzz in to answer the question. Individuals have 10 seconds to answer a question once recognized by the moderator. Toss-up questions are worth 10points.
6. After six toss-up questions, the final team question will be read to the team that did not have the first opportunity on the first team question. The same rules apply for this team question as the first one given in the match.
7. The moderator and the official judge have the discretion to accept the answer given as correct or complete. The same protocol will be followed for each match within a division. If any modifications will be made to these rules or a time limit changed for a question, it will be announced prior to the reading of the question.
8. The AGJA Board of Directors and Advisors will determine the brackets for the preliminaries through a random drawing. This is not a double elimination competition. Depending on the number of teams in a division, a round-robin competition may be used to determine the final two teams for the division.
9. Awards will be presented to the Champion and Reserve Champion teams in each division.

Skill-a-thon Contest

The AGJA Skill-a-thon contest topics are taken from the AGA’s “Meeting Modern Industry Demands:
Long Range Strategic Plan,” as well as general beef industry topics.

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. The contest will consist of a written test and a presentation of the questions along with stations for identification. There will also be a carcass evaluation portion. Ties will be broken based on the carcass evaluation scores. Contestants will receive points for accuracy of hands-on element(s).
3. Contestants will be given only one warning if found talking during the contest. If the contestant is found in violation a second time their test will be collected and a DQ will be administered.
4. Contestants will be divided by age group and take the test with the according age group.
5. Separate written tests will be given for each age division with an increasing degree of difficulty.
6. Test Topics may include:
7. Registration Paper Identification: Includes items such as identification of birth weight, sire, dam, transfer fields, etc.
8. EPDs (matching or definition)
9. Feed Identification: Identify common feed stuffs for beef cattle.
10. Tool Identification: Identify commonly used beef tools such as specific types of dehorners, castrators, syringes, show equipment, etc.
11. Meat Cut Identification: Identify retail cuts of beef.
12. A study guide will be available to exhibitors under the Juniors tab atwww.gelbvieh.org
13. Two participation points will be given to all participants as well as individual placing points toward the All- Around award.

Contest Resources

General Resources

Ambassador Duties

Quiz Bowl Statements

Graphic Design Instructions

Photo Mounting Instructions

Photography Contest Labels

Score Sheets

Photography

Graphic Design

Video

Ag Podcast

Poster

Prepared Speaking

Sales Talk

Leadership

AGJA Board of Directors

AGJA members interested in working for the future of the Gelbvieh breed and improving their own leadership skills are encouraged to run for the AGJA Board of Directors. There will be 4 two-year terms open on the nine-member Board for the 2021-2022 year.

1. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of January 1, 2021 and may not have reached his/her 20th birthday as of January 1,2021.
2. Applicants must submit a complete Board of Directors application packet to the AGA office, postmarked no later than May 10, 2021.
3. Candidates who are nominated from the floor during the opening ceremonies held on Sunday, June 20, 2021 must complete a board application and submit it by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22.
4. Candidates are required to attend a board orientation meeting on Sunday, June 20, time TBD.
5. All candidates will complete a public interview with the current Junior Board on Tuesday evening June 22, 2021.
6. All campaigning must be done by verbal communication only. No stickers, posters, giveaway items, buttons, etc. will be permitted.
7. Each candidate must prepare a 2-5-minute speech to be presented during the AGJA Annual Meeting held Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The official election will take place following candidate speeches. The results will be announced prior to the adjournment of the Annual Meeting.
8. Current and newly elected AGJA Board of Directors are required to attend the National Gelbvieh Show and Sale, a Fall & Spring AGJA Board Meeting, participate in conference calls as needed as well as other meetings deemed necessary by the AGJA Board of Directors.
9. AGJA Board members and running candidates are limited to participate in two on-site contests during Junior Classic excluding the cattle show and showmanship.
10. Any violation of these rules will result in consequences determined by the current junior board of directors with advisement from the Youth Activities Coordinator and acting AGJA Advisors.
11. In the case of a vacancy if all open spots are not filled, there will be a special election held to fill the 1-year term at the annual meeting.
    • Applicants for the one-year term must be between the ages 16 – 21 as of January 1
    of that year.
12. AGJA Board of Director candidates are encouraged to review and familiarize themselves with the AGJA Rules and Bylaws.
13. All AGJA Board of Director candidates must be present.

Please contact Youth Activities Coordinator, Jake Renner, with questions: jake@gelbvieh.org

Due to the IGS Youth Leadership Summit being held in 2021, all concurrent and newly elected AGJA Board of Directors will be required to attend. If you are running for a 2021-2022 term, please mark your calendars for July 28-August 2 and plan to attend if elected to the board.

Ambassador Program

The AGJA Ambassador Program encourages youth involvement in the breed’s activities. The young men and women who serve as the Ambassador represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year. This program is offered to any active AGJA Member between the ages of 8 and 21 as of January 1, 2021. AGJA Member may hold the title of Ambassador once per age division, with a
maximum of three years of eligibility.
The candidates will be judged on their notebook, an oral interview, a speech given at the AGJA Annual Meeting, and overall conduct during the Classic. A committee will be appointed to conduct the interviews and select the AGJA Ambassador.

The ambassador receives a belt buckle.
Ambassador candidates do not receive points toward the All-Around or Rookie competition.

Requirements of the AGJA Ambassador are determined by the age of the candidate.
Requirements may be found under “Contest Resources” of the Juniors tab at Gelbvieh.org. Be sure to read through each requirement thoroughly or reach out to AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, Jake Renner for a copy to be email directly to you.

Notebook:

1. Ambassador notebooks must be mailed to the AGA office and must be postmarked by May 10, 2021.
2. The notebook should follow this format:
   1. Cover is applicant’s choice.
   2. Page 1: Include your name, address, phone number, age, grade, school, a
      photograph, and your parents’ names and signatures.
3. Page 2 (may use more than one page if needed): List your activities, awards, offices held, and other information for the following groups: AGJA, 4-H, FFA, school, and other organizations.
4. Page 3: 300-500-word essay on your background and experiences with the Gelbvieh breed.
5. Page 4 (may use more than one page if needed): Pictures, clippings, and related materials showing your involvement in the Gelbvieh breed.

Additional Information:
The speech should be two to five minutes in length with information about your background, involvement in the Gelbvieh breed, and why you want to be an AGJA Ambassador. The Ambassador committee will conduct the interview. The committee will determine the questions for the interview. The interview will be no longer than 15 minutes. The recommended dress codes are blouse with
skirt or nice slacks for girls and nice shirt with slacks for boys.

Mentoring Program

The AGJA Mentoring Program is aimed at providing a go-to contact for those new to a junior classic. This is a great way to learn about the week’s events and meet new people. Participation is strongly encouraged. Mentors and Protégés can designate so on entry forms and will be paired during orientation.

Mentor Guidelines
1. Mentors must have attended three or more junior classic events.
2. Mentors must be in the intermediate or senior division.
3. Mentors must be willing to meet daily with their protégé and the protégé’s family.
4. Mentors must be knowledgeable about contests and events.

Protégé Guidelines
1. Protégé’s can be any age and be first or second-time attendees

Cattle Contest Information

Pee Wee Showmanship

Pee Wee Showmanship is a non-competitive chance for pre-members to participate in the classic.
Every participant will receive an award.

1. Participants cannot have reached their 8th birthday as of January 1 of the current year.
2. Each participant must be accompanied by a senior AGJA member over 16 years of age.
3. Each participant should be prepared to answer questions from the AGJA Board of Directors.
4. Participants may borrow a calf from an AGJA member. They don’t need to bring their own calf.

Showmanship Contest

Judge: Doug Satree

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. Contestants exhibit animals in a clean, but unfitted condition. No glue or adhesive may be used on the animal. Show sheen-type products are allowed.
3. Contestants may borrow an animal from another AGJA member. However, the animal the contestant enters his or her preliminary heat with is the animal he or she must use throughout the entire showmanship contest.
4. Participants must register at contest check-in.
5. Each division will be broken down into as many classes or heats as deemed necessary. The number of contestants selected from each heat to return to later rounds is at the discretion of the judge. Preliminary heats are not placed.
6. Individuals will be randomly assigned to heats within their age division. The heat assignments will be
   posted on Tuesday. Scratches need to be reported to the show office no later than 8:00 AM Wednesday.
   Individuals will not be reassigned to a different heat once final placement is posted.
7. Once an exhibitor has entered the show ring, if the animal he/she is exhibiting breaks away more than twice or if the exhibitor leaves the ring for any reason, he or she will be disqualified and not allowed to return in a later heat.
8. Those selected to come back for the finals will compete for division champion. The top 10 showmen in each division will be placed.
9. Headgear will be allowed; however, it is the judge’s discretion to decide if it is appropriate attire for showmanship.

Market Steer Show

Judge: Cheramie Viator
The purpose of the AGJA steer show is to promote and reward the use of Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls.

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All Steers must be at least 25% Gelbvieh to show. A registration certificate, performance pedigree, or steer affidavit must be submitted at time of entry.
3. Any steer sired by a multi-sire group is eligible provided that all bulls in the multi-sire group meet the requirements of rule 2. All registration numbers from the sires in the group must be included on the steer affidavit at time of entry.
4. A. Any steer sired by a non-registered or non-Gelbvieh bull is eligible to show with a steer or performance
   pedigree provided the steer is out of a registered purebred or fullblood Gelbvieh, Balancer, or Hybrid
   female that is at least 50% registered Gelbvieh that is a currently assessed and active female in the year
   that the steer was born as well as the year at the time of the show.
   B. In the event the dam of the entered steer is no longer living or on a current herd inventory a hair sample
   from the dam suitable for DNA testing must be included with the steer affidavit.
5. All entries must include completed steer affidavit, performance pedigree, or AGA registration paper at time of check-in. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROPER FORMS.
6. The AGJA Board of Directors will collect a DNA sample and reserves the right to require a DNA test to verify parentage on the Grand and/or Reserve Champion Steers.
7. All entries will be made available in selecting cattle for Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
8. Classes will be determined by the show committee according to the weight taken at steer weigh-in.
9. All steers weighing less than 1,000 pounds are not eligible for premiums or awards but can be exhibited.
10. The Group of Three Steers class will be held after the selection of the Grand and Reserve Champion Steers. All steers must be from the same state. Only one group of three may be entered per state.

Gelbvieh Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Cheramie Viator

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. Females must prove a minimum of 69.1% Gelbvieh breed percentage on registration page. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
3. All animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co- owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.
4. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.
5. After each division champion and reserve champion are selected, the top two bred and owned females from each division will be selected. If the division champion is bred and owned, that animal is also the bred and owned division champion.
6. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.
7. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.
8. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:
   a. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.
   b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.
   c. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.
   d. Calves shown at the side of their dams must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.
   e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female.
   f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.
9. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.
10. All entries will be made available for the Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
11. The Breakaway Rule applies in all classes. An AGJA Director may assist in the show ring if needed.
12. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
13. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes with a champion heifer selection following the champion cow-calf pair selection. Grand Champion female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.
14. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.
15. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Female Class Breaks and Divisions

Cow-Calf Show Divisions:

Young Cow: Cows born Jan. 2018 to May 31, 2019

Aged Cow: Cows born in 2017 or older

* The AGJA Board and advisor reserves the right to break any of the above classes accordingly.

State Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

• Class will follow the selection of the Top 5 females
• Cow-Calf pairs are not eligible for the Group of Three Heifers class.
• One entry per state.
• Champion & Reserve Group of Three. Heifers earn points towards the State
  Challenge Cup.

Heifer Show Divisions:

Junior Heifer Calf: Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Sr Heifer Calf: Sept. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

Int. Yearling: May 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2020

Spring Yearling: March 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020

Winter Yearling: January 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2020

Sr. Female: May 25, 2019 to December 31,2019

Balancer® Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Doug Satree

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. Females must be a registered Balancer®. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
3. A Balancer is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:
   1. A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed.
   2. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)
   3. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or Another officially recognized registration association.
4. Balancer® females with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 69.1% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Female or Balancer® Female show. Such females cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.
5. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.
6. After each division champion and reserve champion are selected, the top two bred and owned females from each division will be selected. If the division champion is bred and owned, that animal is also the bred and owned division champion.
7. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.
8. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.
9. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:
   a. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.
   b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.
   c. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.
   d. Calves shown at the side of their dams must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.
   e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Balancer Female.
   f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.
10. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.
11. All entries will be made available for the Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
12. The Breakaway Rule applies in all classes. An AGJA Director may assist a junior in the show ring if it is needed.
13. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
14. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes with a champion heifer selection following the champion cow- calf pair selection. Grand Champion female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.
15. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.
16. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Female Class Breaks and Divisions

Cow-Calf Show Divisions:
Young Cow: Cows born Jan. 2018 to May 31, 2019

Aged Cow: Cows born in 2017 or older

* The AGJA Board and advisor reserves the right to break any of the above classes accordingly.

State Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

•  Class will follow the selection of the Top 5 females
• Cow-Calf pairs are not eligible for the Group of Three Heifers class.
• One entry per state.
• Champion & Reserve Group of Three Heifers earn points towards the State Challenge Cup.

Heifer Show Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf: Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Sr Heifer Calf: Sept. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

Int. Yearling: May 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2020

Spring Yearling: March 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020

Winter Yearling: January 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2020

Sr. Female: May 25, 2019 to December 31,2019

Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Cheramie Viator

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All entries must meet the Bred & Owned ownership rule.
   Bred & Owned Ownership Rule:
   The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other AGJA or AGA members or non-members.
3. Bulls must be registered and at least 69.1% Gelbvieh. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
4. The bull classes are open to bulls born January 1, 2020 or later.
5. Bulls over 205 days of age on show day must show with a nose lead. All bulls 1 year of age or older on show day are required to show with a permanent nose ring.
6. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
7. No animal born after the April 30th of the current year are eligible to show in an individual class.

Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Doug Satree

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All entries must meet the Bred & Owned ownership rule.
   Bred & Owned Ownership Rule:
   The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single
   breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other
   AGJA or AGA members or non-members.
3. Bulls must be a registered Balancer. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American
   Gelbvieh Association. Pending Registration numbers will not be accepted.
   A Balancer is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:
   1.  A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed.
   2. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)
   3. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or Another officially recognized registration association.
4. Balancer® Bulls with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 69.1% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned or Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned show. Such females cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.
5. The bull classes are open to bulls born January 1, 2020 or later.
6. Bulls over 205 days of age on show day must show with a nose lead. All bulls 1 year of age or older on show day are required to show with a permanent nose ring.
7. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
8. No animal born after the April 30th of the current year are eligible to show in an individual class.

Bull Class Breaks (For Gelbvieh and Balancer Divisions)
Junior Bull Calf: Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Senior Bull Calf: Sept. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

Junior Yearling: May 1, 2020 to Aug. 31,2020

Senior Yearling: Jan. 1, 2020 to April 30,2020

More info coming soon.

More info coming soon.

Scholarship Applications

Scholarships Available:

During the annual AGJA Junior Classic, junior members have the opportunity to compete for up to $6,450 in scholarship money awarded through the following scholarships:
• $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship
• $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship
• $750 AGJA Scholarships (up to two scholarships awarded)
• $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Scholarship
• $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship
• $500 Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship
• $500 AGJA Scholarship

Qualifications:
1. Applicant must be an active member of AGJA (annual dues paid for that year). Applicants must be at least a graduating high school senior as of December 31 of the current year up through college age students that can be 21 years of age on January 1o of the current year.
2. Scholarship money must be used to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school.

Selection:
1. The Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications. If the Scholarship Committee deems an oral interview necessary, it will be conducted during the Junior Classic.

2. After the recipients are selected, the application will be returned to the applicant.

To Receive Your Scholarship Upon Selection:

1. Scholarship recipients will be presented with a check when they show proof of enrollment.
a. Recipient must send official class enrollment form or receipt of tuition payment to the
Youth Activities Coordinator no later than October 1 of the current year.

2. If a circumstance arises that prevents the recipient from enrolling in the school of choice by the above deadline, the scholarship will be forfeited.

3. To retain scholarship, the recipient must complete at least one semester of full enrollment at the college or university. If the semester is not completed, money awarded must be refunded to the AGJA Scholarship Committee.

Order of Application Documents:

1. Cover page: Include your name, hometown, state, current age, grade for upcoming fall
semester and photo.

2. Completed Application. (See attached)

3. On a separate sheet of paper, list the following items as they relate to your involvement with:
AGJA, 4-H, FFA, High School, College, Church or Community.
• Evidence of leadership/citizenship
• Offices held
• Recognition and awards
*An AGJA member may only win one memorial scholarship and one AGJA scholarship.

4. Type written essay (500 to 1000 words) describing your involvement with Gelbvieh and why you have chosen this breed. Include future plans and how Gelbvieh will be involved.

5. Two letters of recommendation from an individual of the following caliber:
• Minister
• School Principal
• County Extension Professional
• FFA Instructor
• 4-H Club Leader
• Agricultural Employer/Supervisor
• College Instructor
• Active AGA Adult Member.

All documents listed above must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Documents and application must be postmarked by May 10, 2021 or application will be disqualified. No exception. For questions, or clarification, please contact:

Jake Renner
AGA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator
jake@gelbvieh.org
303.465.2333.

Please Return Completed Applications Electronically To:
jake@gelbvieh.org

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