The purpose of the North American Limousin Junior Association is to develop knowledgeable, motivated beef industry leaders, while promoting the Limousin breed through fellowship, leadership and education.

A one-time membership fee and an annual activity fee opens NALJA membership to anyone age 21 and younger. NALJA members enjoy special member rates on all registrations and other NALF services, receive the NALJA News newsletter, and take part in setting the direction of NALJA through an annual meeting.

NALJA members may participate in NALJA leadership conferences – such as the POWER conference – as well as the national junior show and regional shows during the summer.

NALJA sponsors 3 regional shows – Eastern, Western, and Heartland, and the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress.

NALJA Honorary Member

Description

Each year state the NALJA Junior Board selects an individual or family that encompasses the NALJA Association’s purpose to develop knowledgeable, motivated beef industry leaders, while promoting the Limousin breed through fellowship, leadership, and education.

2020 NALJA Honorary Member

Ty and Susie Heavin, Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, Mo.

Past NALJA Honorary Members

Dick O’Brien Junior Herdsman Award

Description

Each year state junior advisors nominate National Junior Limousin Show & Congress exhibitors for the O’Brien Award to recognize a superior job of caring for animals, interacting with others, meeting the public and demonstrating maturity. First presented in 1996, the award honors the memory of Limousin enthusiast Dick O’Brien. This award is based upon the leadership that has been exhibited through their Limousin and other various activities.

Dick O’Brien Junior Herdsman Nomination Letter

2020 Junior Herdsman Award Winner

Lindsey Gulotta, Independence, La.

NALJA News is a bi-annual – Summer and Winter – printed newsletter for NALJA members. This newsletter is the source of information for junior shows, events, programs, and information.

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Satellite Events

NALJA offers various satellite events during the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress to build leadership skills and increase education of Limousin cattle. Entries for contests such as photography, state poster, and magazine advertisement are submitted prior to the national junior show. Other contests including judging, public speaking, team fitting, and cow camp are held throughout the week of the show.

Junior members must enter for satellite events by entry deadlines prior to the national junior show.

Individual Sweepstakes Points

Individual Contest Breakdown 2020

State Sweepstakes Points

Individual Contests

Judging Contest – Held every year

This contest tests the evaluation skills of NALJA members. There will be no oral reasons but there will be 2 question classes.

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points. There also will be an Adult division.

Registration

All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form. If not pre-registered, exhibitors entering late will judge in the Adult division.

Rules

1. There will be four cattle classes (2 classes for novice division); contestants will have 8 minutes to evaluate each class. Two classes will have 5 questions each (50 points possible) to be used as a tiebreaker. Classes may have performance data and a scenario. There will be no written or oral reasons on any class.
2. While the contest is in progress, there will be no talking among contestants. Contestants may not talk to anyone else except the group leader. Violation will result in disqualification.

Magazine Advertisement Contest – Held every year

This contest allows NALJA members the ability to design a magazine advertisement to promote the Limousin breed and Limousin activities.

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points.

Registration

Competitors must deliver their entries to the appropriate table by the end of check-in on Sunday, June 28. All contestants must pre-register by June 1 using the standard entry form. If not pre-registered, late entry will be accepted at check-in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event). NALJA members not attending the show may compete by completing the entry form and must submit their entries to the NALF office no later than May 15. NALJA will display the advertisements throughout the NJLSC.

Rules

1. Each contestant is to design a magazine advertisement that meets the topic specified for the current year’s contest. The advertisement can be no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches. Exhibitors must print their name, address and satellite-event age division on the back of their entry.
2. Novice entries must be handmade and not computer generated. Junior entries may be handmade or computer generated. Intermediate and senior entries must be computer generated. Contestants should laminate their advertisements or cover them with clear contact paper.
3. One entry per contestant.
4. Topics for the contest follow:

Novice: 2020 NJLSC
Junior: 2020 NJLSC
Intermediate: Promote any single animal
Senior: Promote any ranch, program, or sale

Score Sheet

Photography Contest – Held every year

This contest tests the evaluation skills of NALJA members. There will be no oral reasons but there will be 2 question classes.

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points. There also will be an Adult division.

Registration

Competitors must deliver their entries to the appropriate table by the end of check-in on Sunday, June 28. All contestants must pre-register by June 1 using the standard entry form. If not preregistered, late entries will be accepted at check-in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event). NALJA members not attending the show may submit their entries to the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) office no later than May 15.

Rules

1. ONE ENTRY PER CONTESTANT.
2. Photos may be black and white or color. They must be 8 by 10 inches.
3. Entries do not need to be mounted on foam board, no matting or framing allowed. NALJA will provide protective sleeves for all photos.
4. The exhibitor’s name, address and satellite event age division must be on the back of the entry. Photos cannot be altered or digitally enhanced in any way. No text is allowed on the photo or photo mat.
5. Photos become the property of NALJA. Be entering, participants agree that NALJA and NALF may use the photos in publications and promotions.
6. The photo contest will count toward sweepstakes points and standing. NALJA will award prizes.
7. Adult division follows the same rules as junior division.

Score Sheet

Public Speaking Contest – Held on the even years

This contest allows NALJA members to become familiar with the art of photography.

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points.

Registration

If not preregistered, late entries will be accepted check-in in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event).

Rules

1. At the time of the contest, each contestant must turn in three cards with the contestant’s name and the topic of the speech.
2. Speeches must pertain to the beef industry. Visual aids are limited to physical charts, etc. No slides, overheads or any other electrical aids will be allowed.
3. Contestants will be evaluated on content, presentation, creativity, and answers to questions.
4. Time Limits are as follows:

Novice: not to exceed 5 minutes
Junior: not to exceed 5 minutes
Intermediate: 5 to 7 minutes
Senior: 7 to 10 minutes

Score Sheet

Showmanship – Held every year

This contest is judged based on a NALJA member’s ability to control and present their animal to the best of their ability.

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points. Classes will be split after check-in and will be posted Sunday evening.

Registration

All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form. If not preregistered, late entries will be accepted at check-in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event).

Rules

1. All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry If not pre-registered, late entry will be accepted at check in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event).
2. Exhibitors must show their own animals who are entered in the
3. First round heats will be sorted by age division and randomized. Class breaks will be posted on Sunday Secondary heats may be used at the judge’s discretion. Ten finalists will compete for champion showman in each division.
4. No animals should be The ring will NOT be split for showmanship. Seniors will show first followed by intermediate, junior and novice.
5. Immediately following the selection of Novice showman, a mandatory meeting will be held with the Top 10 Senior Finalists to discuss rules and answer questions. At the conclusion of the meeting finalists will have 30 minutes to set up. Seniors will have 30 minutes to fit their own animals, which will be wet down before the contest, at the discretion of show officials. After fitting the animals, the contestants will show
6. Individuals who have won a division are no longer eligible to compete in that Past novice, junior and intermediate showmanship winners must advance to an older division.
7. Exhibitors must wear the official show shirt and official showmanship number during the
8. Any substitution of deviation will be at the discretion of the NALJA board and its

Carcass Contest – Held every year

This contest allows NALJA members to evaluate their breeding and feeding program in the production of meat. It provides contestants the opportunity to study and correlate live animal characteristics with those desired in a carcass.

Divisions

All Progress steers will compete in the same division

Registration

30 minutes after the selection of the Champion Lim-Flex Female. All steers will be brought back to a central chute to be ultra-sounded.

Rules

1. All steers shown in the Progress Steer division are eligible to participate and they will be automatically entered. Each exhibitor has the option to opt out of the contest.
2. Steers will be ultra-sounded and placed based on their calculated carcass value ($/cwt) with total carcass value used to break ties. The grid is based on the week’s prior USDA market report.

2020 Official Pricing Grid

Tenderfoot – Held every year

The NALJA Tenderfoot Program was designed to provide first-time NJLSC exhibitors with a go-to contact during NJLSC. This provides NALJA members an opportunity to share their past experiences with younger members and allows juniors of all ages to interact with juniors from different states.

Registration

Participation is strongly encouraged. Registration will be held at the NJLSC check-in. Pairings will be announced at the beginning of the Tenderfoot Program.

Sales Talk Contest – Held on the odd years

This contest allows NALJA members to become familiar with marketing their animal to prospective buyer(s).

Divisions

Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points.

Registration

All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form. If not preregistered, late entry will be accepted at check in for a fee of $100 (fee is per exhibitor not per event).

Rules

1. Contestants will have the opportunity to “sell” one of their own animals. Contestants who are not exhibiting may borrow another junior’s animal if the other junior is not using it in the contest.
2. Contestants should have in mind how their animals rank in relation to the buyer’s situation. They then will meet the “buyer” (the judge) individually and present their sales talks about how their animals fit the buyer’s given situation. Contestants also should be prepared to answer the buyer’s questions about their animals. Each contestant gets 5 minutes to talk to the buyer.
3. The sales talk should be an informal discussion between the contestant and the buyer (judge). Contestants should be prepared to discuss performance information and visually appraised traits as they relate to the buyer’s situation. No formal preparation is necessary.
4. Seniors will be given a scenario to use in the contest. The scenario will be sent after the May 15 deadline.

2019 Senior Sales Talk Scenario

NALJA and the Limi Boosters offer four scholarship programs for junior members pursuing higher education. These scholarships are presented at the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. Applications are due May 15.

Limi Boosters Donna Etherton National Scholarship

Sponsored by the Limi Boosters, selection for the Donna Etherton scholarships are based on scholastic excellence, demonstrated leadership, citizenship, financial need, and participation in 4-H, FFA, and Limousin junior activities.

Limi Boosters Donna Etherton Scholarship Application

2020 Donna Etherton Limi Boosters National Scholarship Recipients: McKinley Begert, Texas; Cassidy Jones, Texas; Brooke Heavin, Mo.

Leonard and Vi Wulf Scholarship

The Leonard and Vi Wulf Scholarship is awarded to financially support the educational pursuits of young Limousin enthusiasts who possess upstanding character, perseverance, work ethic, ingenuity, and demonstrated scholastic achievement, consistent with the values endeared by the Wulf family. This scholarship is funded with income generated from the honorary fund established at the time of Leonard Wulf’s induction into the North American Limousin Foundation Hall of Fame. It’s further supported by the generosity of the Wulf family.

Leonard and Vi Wulf Scholarship Application – Downloads as a Word doc.

2020 Leonard and Vi Wulf Scholarship Recipient: McKinley Begert, Texas

NALJA Award of Excellence Scholarships

NALJA sponsors the Award of Excellence scholarships. These $750 scholarships are awarded to support Limousin enthusiasts who have proven excellence in Limousin activities as well as leadership skills demonstrated in NALJA, 4-H, FFA, and other endeavors. They are selected based on their hands-on experience shown by a detailed report of management practices used within the applicant’s own herd as well as their ability to set and achieve worthy goals.

NALJA Award of Excellence Scholarships– Downloads as a Word doc.

2020 NALJA Award of Excellence Scholarship Recipients: Lindsey Gulotta, La.; Ashley Wiles, Md.

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5.29.20 – Keep Moving Forward

4.28.20 – Looking for the Bright Spots

3.31.20 – Passionate and Persistent

2.24.20 – Just a Class

12.30.19 – The First Step

11.29.19 – Celebrating 50 Years in North America

10.16.19 – New Beginnings

9.26.19 – Faith, Hope, and More Faith

12.18.18 – A Look Back at Limousin “The 1980’s”

12.12.18 – A Look Back at Limousin “The 1970’s”

11.28.18 – A Look Back at Limousin “The Beginnings”

10.31.18 – Your Windshield is a lot Bigger than Your Rearview Mirror

8.27.18 – The “Show Family”

7.26.18 – ILC Visits Fillmore Ranch and Olympic Training Center

7.25.18 – ILC Technical Session Day

7.24.18 – ILC Takes On Cheyenne Frontier Days

7.23.18 – Full day for ILC Attendees

7.22.18 – ILC Visits Magness Land and Cattle

7.12.18 – 2018 Western Regional Exposition

7.11.18 – Junior Board Spotlight: Hannah Zieglar

7.7.18 – Junior Board Spotlight: Lindsey Gulottla

7.4.18 – Unconventional Show Box Item

7.2.18 – Scholarship Winner Spotlight

Increasing communication with state advisors is a current goal of NALJA. State association junior advisors are asked to send your contact information to Mallory Blunier, NALF director of media & activities.

State Advisor Reference Guide

Individual Sweepstakes Points

Individual Contest Breakdown 2020

State Sweepstakes Points

Dick O’Brien Junior Herdsman Award

State Contests

Cow Camp – Held even years

This contest judges NALJA member’s understanding of the Limousin breed, general beef industry topics, knowledge of NALF and NALJA. This is a team event.

Divisions

Junior (13 and under), Senior (14 and over).

Registration

A team consists of three or four individuals.

Rules

1. Only participation points will be awarded to participating teams
2. Juniors will have a chance to test their ability in a number of production areas. This may include The History of Limousin in North America – available from the NALF office for $29.50, Beef Resource Handbook, Limousin Today, www.nalf.org; current beef industry events, all participants should also be prepared to tie a rope halter and be prepared to answer production questions.
3. Stations will be set up with a time limit for each station. Each team will perform certain tasks at a station and be scored accordingly.

State Poster Contest

This contest allows state associations to promote the Limousin breed, their state association, and their juniors.

Divisions

All states will compete in the same division.

Registration

Each state must deliver its entry to the check-in table by the end of check-in on Sunday, June 28. States without members attending the show may submit their entries to the NALF office no later than June 1. NALJA will display the boards throughout the NJLS&C.

Rules

1. The tri-fold display must be 36 inches tall, have a 24 inch center and 12 inch flaps on each
2. Each display should promote or highlight the state’s junior association and The display should fit the theme of the current NJLSC, “Party of the Century” All materials must be attached to the board. The use of computer generated graphics will be allowed. The states name and contact representative must be printed on the back of the display.
3. One entry per
4. Displays become the property of By entering, states agree that NALJA and NALF may use the display for any publication or promotion.
5. The state display contest will count toward state sweepstakes

2020 Cow Camp Study Guide

Score Sheet

Team Fitting

This contest allows state teams to showcase the fitting skills of NALJA members. Teams are judged based off of their teamwork, effective use of fitting products, the participation of each team member and overall final presentation of the animal.

Divisions

All states will compete in the same division.

Registration

Teams are registered by their state advisors at 1:00 pm Sunday, June 28.

Rules

1. All contestants must be members of both NALJA and the state association they are If a contestant is not entered exhibiting cattle or entered in individual sweepstakes, they must pay a $10 team participation fee. Fee due by State Advisor meeting, Sunday, June 28 at 1 p.m.
2. Teams will consist of four members with a least one member from each of the junior, intermediate and senior divisions as described in the Individual Sweepstakes If a state has 21 or more junior members (based on the count of juniors checked in), NALJA will allow it two teams. NALJA will allow states with fewer than 21 juniors one team. If a state does not have enough members to make a team, it may form a team with another state’s members if that state does not have a team in the contest already.
3. NALJA will allow substitutions among team members as
   1. A junior team member may substitute for an intermediate or senior team member
   2. An intermediate team member may substitute for a senior team
   3. seniors may not substitute for another age division
4. A two or three-person panel will judge the team fitting
5. Each team must provide the
   1. Its own animal for A heifer, bull, steer or cow may be used.
   2. All supplies needed, including a chute, blower, clippers, adhesive,
6. A mandatory meeting will be held with contest officials 30 minutes before the start of the contest. At this time contest officials will review rules and designate each team’s fitting area. After the conclusion of the meeting teams will have 30 minutes to set up.
7. A contest official will spray each animal with water before the contest begins, at show official’s discretion.
8. Each team will get 30 minutes to fit its animal. If the number of entries warrants it, there may be two heats, so the judges have enough time to evaluate all the teams thoroughly and fairly. In the case, they will select one overall winner from both heats.
9. When time has expired, one team member will parade the animal before the judges.
10. After the judging, the judges will make comments and announce the winner.

State Herdsmanship

This contest will judge states based on the neatness of their stalling area and cattle area as well as the creativity of the NJLSC them. The purpose of this contest is to promote cooperation, teamwork, pride and enthusiasm among a state’s junior organization.

Divisions

After check-in, NALJA will assign the states to one of two categories (large or small) based on the number of cattle each state checks in.

Registration

The Herdsmanship judging begins Monday, June 29, at 8 m. and continues through noon Friday, July 3.

Rules

1. States will be judged throughout the aforementioned period.
2. Judging for state herdsmanship will be based on the following criteria: a) General neatness and tidiness each exhibitor’s area within each state’s area; b) How well the state maintains its alley; c) How well all exhibitors from a state maintain their cattle; d) Creativity of aisle theme and décor.
3. Any state that has a decoration display beyond standard cattle equipment occupying stall or aisle space will be disqualified.
4. Any state that violates the official show rules or barn rules will be disqualified.
5. Points will go to each division winner and will count toward the final point total for the state sweepstakes award.

Score Sheet

Limi Boosters Cook-Off Contest

This event is sponsored by the Limi-Boosters group and gives states an opportunity to educate the crowd about Limousin beef while performing a skit.

Divisions

There will be one division for juniors and one for adults

Registration

Each Cook-Off team must submit its roster and a typed copy of its recipe by June 15 to  Mary Blaydes, 859-533-6090.

Rules

1. Teams may have 2 to 4 speaking parts and there is no limit to the number of junior members participating in the contest. There is no limit to the number of teams from any state.
2. All entries must use beef in the recipes. All entries will be evaluated on showmanship (education/theme) and recipe (appeal/taste/appearance).
3. Cooks may begin preparation any time they deem necessary on contest day to be ready for judging at the designated time.
4. In keeping with the “fun” aspect of this contest, contestants are encouraged to choose a theme, dress accordingly and serve the beef in a manner keeping with that theme. Participants should use imagination and creativity in choosing a theme and serving the finished dish in that style. Teams will have a five-minute time limit in which to present and serve the dish.
5. Points will be awarded for the cook-off in the sweepstakes competition. Only the top placing team from each state will receive points. Cash prizes awarded to at least the top two placing teams. Limi Boosters reserve the right to add additional cash prizes for additional placings.
6. All entries must include a typed copy of the recipe.

Recipe Criteria (60% of score)

1. Quality of meat preparation.
2. Family & consumer appeal (serving suggestions).
3. Overall taste (tenderness, juiciness).
4. Appetizing appearance (plate presentation).

Showmanship Criteria (40% of score)

1. The educational aspect of the demonstration (ability to promote beef, educate consumer).
2. The team’s product knowledge and ability to present themselves and their dish during the judging (theme).
3. How suitable contestant’s apparel is to their theme.
4. Neatness and overall appearance.

Quiz Bowl – Held odd years

This contest judges NALJA member’s understanding of the Limousin breed, general beef industry topics, knowledge of NALF and NALJA. This is a team event.

Divisions

Novice (5-9), Junior (10-13), Intermediate (14-16), Senior (17 and over)

Registration

A team consists of three or four individuals. Teams are registered by their state advisors at the state advisor meeting held at NJLSC.

Rules

1. The quiz bowl will be a single elimination tournament, with the first-round pairings and byes drawn at random. Questions will cover the beef cattle industry in general and the Limousin breed specifically
2. Each round will include 5 toss-up questions, each worth 10 points. Any contestant on either team may answer a toss-up question, but the contestant first must press the buzzer and gain recognition from the quizmaster.
3. The final round will include 10 toss-up questions, each worth 10 points.
4. The quizmaster reads a toss-up question until the question is completed or a contestant buzzes in.
5. If a contestant buzzes in while the quizmaster is reading, the quizmaster stops immediately, and the contestant must begin an answer within 5 seconds
6. If the first responding contestant’s answer is correct, that team receives 10 points and gets a chance at a bonus question. On the bonus question, the teammates may confer for 10 second before the team captain gives the quizmaster their answer. Each bonus question is worth 10 points
7. If the first responding contestant’s answer is incorrect, the quizmaster will repeat the toss-up question for the other team. An individual on the other team must buzz in before answering the question. The other team cannot confer on the toss-up question.
8. After the 5^th toss-up question, a team will get a 25-point bonus if all four team members answered a question correctly during that round.
9. The top two teams in each division after the preliminary round will advance to the finals on Thursday, July 4, at 4 p.m.

2019 Senior Quiz Bowl Study Guide

2019 Intermediate Quiz Bowl Study Guide

2019 Junior Quiz Bowl Study Guide

2019 Novice Quiz Bowl Study Guide

State Advisors

Arkansas – Patrick Swint

Colorado – Julie Ochsner

Florida – Richard Norton & Cory Norton

Georgia – Skyler & April Davis

Illinois – Erin Smith

Indiana – Holly Cox

Iowa – Brenda Anderson

Kansas – Lacey Shipman McCarley

Kentucky –Rene’e Portwood

Louisiana – Troy Gulotta

Minnesota – Jon & Lori Moser, Casey & Kelly Fanta

Missouri –Melanie Brockhaus

Nebraska – Erin Clason

Ohio – Kayleesue Laber

Oklahoma – Shana Holloway, Mary Booth, Elizabeth Wright

Oregon – Grace Haskins

South Dakota – Mike Ludens

Tennessee – Brian & Rachel Wyatt

Texas – Donna Stowers, Amber Parkinson

Virginia – Tabby Moore

Washington – Holly Berry

West Virginia – Jennifer Friend

CornerPost and Genetics on Ice information coming soon!