AMSS Junior Society

Junior Executive	Address	Tel	Email
Roxann Achen - President	10073 West 5005 South, Ambia, IN 47917	(320) 333-9383	achen014@umn.edu
Andrew Rice - Vice-President	2625 E 1500 N Rd, Sheldon, IL 60966	(815) 471-3670	bud31797@hotmail.com
Samantha Ropp - Secretary	26773 E 100 N Rd, Strawn, IL 61775	(815) 419-5701
Brooke Clark - Treasurer	PO Box 34, Cornish Flat, NH 03746	(603) 306-7525
Daniel Strain - Reporter	3000 Rosebud Rd, Quitman, AR 72131	(501) 691-1485	danielstrain32@gmail.com
Katie Agnew - Advisor	W359 N8470 Brown St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066	(920) 273-9324	shorties48@hotmail.com

AMSS Junior Society Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)

Minutes of Junior Society Meetings

June 2012 PDF June 2011 PDF

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Youth must be a member of the National Junior Milking Shorthorn Society by August 1, 2013 in order to show as a junior.
Animals must be owned by the Junior Member by August 1, 2013.
Substitute showman must be a Milking Shorthorn National Jr. Member by August 1, 2013.

AMSS Junior Programs:

Junior Australian Exchange Program Rules & Application Downloadable Application Form (PDF) Each candidate must be in good standing of a state Junior Milking Shorthorn Breeder’s Association, if there is one in their state; and be an active junior member of the American Milking Shorthorn Society for a minimum of 2 years. Active includes entering in national and/or local competitions, attending meetings, attending conventions, and being active in meetings and fundraisers. A candidate must be single and between the ages of 18 and 21 when they apply. Thus being able to attend when they are 22. Each candidate must enter on an official entry blank, signed by his or her parent or guardian. Each candidate is responsible for his or her own expenses in connection with the contest.  Each candidate must sign a behavior contract. This contract will be explained in detail by junior officers prior to being interviewed. Upon winning, the exchange student is expected to provide the following information during and after the trip: a) Maintain a daily journal of activities while abroad b) Submit an article for the Junior page of the Milking Shorthorn Journal upon your return. c) Take pictures while abroad d) Present a PowerPoint presentation during the following year’s National Shorthorn Convention to the membership. e) Prepare a photo album for the Milking Shorthorn booth at World Dairy Expo to be on display and visit with attendees about the trip if possible. A committee of five or more selected by the Milking Shorthorn Junior Executive Committee will judge candidates’ applications and conduct an interview to the top five applications. This committee will be the same committee that interviews the queen candidates. a) These interviews will be conducted at the National Convention. b) Applicant must be present to interview. c) Candidates are judged on maturity, poise, personal appearance, general intelligence, speaking ability, knowledge and experience with Milking Shorthorns and general dairy industry knowledge. The winner will be announced at the banquet. d) The trip will be approximately a month in length and will be during the summer of 2013. (The months are flexible depending on the student.) AMSS and Junior AMSS will provide airline transportation and money to purchase a passport if needed. Once in Australia all meals, lodging and transportation will be taken care of from hosting families. The student is encouraged to take some spending money for purchase of souvenirs and other personal items if wanted. A completed application for the program must be submitted to the American Milking Shorthorn Society, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit WI 53511 and postmarked by April 1st, 2013.		National Milking Shorthorn Queen Contest Downloadable Application Form (PDF) Each candidate must be a female member in good standing of a state Junior Milking Shorthorn Breeder's Association, if there is one in her state; and be a junior member of the American Milking Shorthorn Association for a minimum of 2 years A candidate must be single and between the ages of 16 and 21 Each candidate must enter on an official entry blank, signed by her parent or guardian and provide a recent picture of the candidate Beginning in 2010 queen applicants must also submit a presentation in a slide show format. This presentation must then be printed off and included with application. The presentation should consist of 4-6 slides containing the following: a. General information about applicant. Name, age, hometown, etc.  b. Involvement in dairy industry.  c. Reasons for applying for queen candidacy.  d. Goals as queen. Each candidate is responsible for her own expenses in connection with the contest Upon winning, the Queen is expected to attend all the events listed below and will be reimbursed $100 for each national event. National Convention of current year Eastern National Milking Shorthorn Show at the PA All American Show, Harrisburg, PA or the Northeastern National at the Big E, Springfield, MA International Milking Shorthorn Show, Madison, WI Winter National Milking Shorthorn Show, Louisville, KY National Convention of following year The queen is responsible for her own travel expenses including, airfare, gas, rental cars, and meals when traveling to an event The queen will also receive a $500 scholarship from the junior society if all duties were fulfilled throughout the year. Applicant must be present to interview A committee of five or more selected by the state hosting the National Convention will judge candidates applications and conduct the interview. Candidates are judged on poise, personal appearance, general intelligence, speaking ability, knowledge and experience with Milking Shorthorns and general dairy industry knowledge. The winner will be announced at the national convention banquet and a crown and sash will be furnished by the hosting state. The hosting state will also furnish a banquet ticket to the incoming queen. The queen should represent her title at every Milking Shorthorn event she attends and shall be trained and ready to exhibit her knowledge of the Milking Shorthorn breed and the dairy industry to media and speaking opportunities that may arise through out the year. A completed application for the contest must be submitted to the American Milking Shorthorn Association, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit WI 53511 no later than April 1st , 2013.  All candidates should also sign a contract acknowledging their understanding of the rules and eligibility requirements of the Queen program.
National Outstanding Progressive Breeder Contest Downloadable Application Form (PDF) Each candidate must be a member in good standing of a state Junior Milking Shorthorn Breeder's Association, if there is one in his/her state; and be a junior member of the American Milking Shorthorn Association. Two divisions are available. A candidate must be between the ages of 9 and 14 for Jr. Division or from 15-21 for the Sr. division as of January 1st and must have carried a Milking Shorthorn Project at least one year. Once candidate has won the junior division he/she has to wait until correct age to apply for the sr. division and can only win once in each division. A committee of three will judge candidates on their written application and an interview will be conducted on knowledge of the Milking Shorthorn breed, dairy management, leadership activities, general dairy industry knowledge, and future plans. Candidates will be interviewed at the National Convention. Applicants must be present to interview. Recipients of the award will receive a $200 scholarship. A completed application for the contest must be submitted to the American Milking Shorthorn Association, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit WI 53511 no later than April 1st , 2013 .		Rachel Surridge Youth Contest Downloadable Application Form (PDF) Each candidate must be a member in good standing of a state Junior Milking Shorthorn Breeder's Association, if there is one in his/her state; and be a junior member of the American Milking Shorthorn Association. A candidate must be at least entering their junior year of high school. A committee of three judges selected by the state hosting the National Convention will interview candidates. The interview and application will be judged on participation in the home farm operation, knowledge of Milking Shorthorn cattle, leadership in AMSS junior society, outside youth activities and preparation for the future. Recipients of the award will receive: 1st place- a $250 scholarship from the AMSS plus 10% from the Junior Society Treasury (not to exceed $250.) A completed application  for the contest must be submitted to the American Milking Shorthorn Association, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit WI 53511 no later than April 1st, 2013.