As we know, the future is our youth, whether we are talking about our society, country, or even the American Angus Association. So this week, the crew is joined by three guests to talk about the National Junior Angus Association: Caitlyn Brandt, Director of Events and Junior Activities at AAA, Corbin Cowles who was the past director of NJAA, and Eric Schafer, Current Vice Chairman of the NJAA Board. The three guests fill us in on everything it means to be an NJAA member including the opportunities, community building, and scholarships, and a few of their personal favorite things about the organization. We learn a brief history of NJAA, what goes into the record books and award ceremonies, and how it can shape the future leaders of tomorrow.

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National Junior Angus Association

Caitlyn Brandt — Director of Events and Junior Activities at American Angus Association (AAA)

Corbin Cowles — Past Director of National Junior Angus Association Board (NJAA) from Kentucky

Eric Schafer — Current Vice Chairman of NJAA Board from Illinois

Quotes:

• “I myself was a junior member at one time. I like to think that what I picked up as a junior member really set me up for success in my career and really taught me a lot of life lessons.” 
• “At the end of the day, it’s about fostering that next generation and being able to make them better leaders, better industry members, and better professionals.”
• “They are advocates for everyone else that they come in contact with.”
• “But I do have to admit the personal bias and say that I firmly believe the auctioneering contest is the best and my favorite.”

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