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NJSA Raffle tickets are here! We have several great items this year donated by our awesome supporters.
You have the chance to win a one year’s lease of an Exiss trailer and a set of WW Paul Hog Scales. Get blinged out with two separate jewelry packages from AB Livestock, Whitney Hosier, and Cajun Bling – ladies these sets will have you sparkling! Amp up your home with a new painting from Neil Cattle Company and a rustic metal lamp courtesy of SJ Cattle & Creations. And if you are looking for a more professional approach, check out the leather padfolio that K Bar J Leather sponsored. Finally at the end of your long day at the show, relax with a game of miniature corn hole, courtesy of Brandon and Kaylee Miller. And again this year we have two hotel packages for your 2012 NJSS stay. The Crowne Plaza [ … ]
If you are a first time attendee to the National Youth Leadership Conference there are still $200 travel scholarships available. Download your application at http://bit.ly/eleNd0 and email or fax it back to Sarah Schwab at sarah@nationalswine.com or fax 765-497-2959. Deadline is April 11, take advantage of an extra $200 to make the trip to Minneapolis!
Tomorrow, April 1, is the deadline for the NJSA Ambassador program. This is a brand new program for the NJSA and is a great opportunity to become a part of the NJSA leadership team prior to running for the NJSA Junior Board of Directors. The NSJA Ambassador program is for one girl and one boy who will get to travel to WPX and NJSS to help with the shows and events. This is a great way to get in on the inside action that happens at the NJSA shows. You can email your application to sarah@nationalswine.com. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.nationalswine.com/NJSA_pages/NJSA_Ambassador.html This is another awesome leadership activity that the NJSA offers to our members, here is your chance get involved!
Today and tomorrow are your lucky days! You can still sign up for the NJSA National Youth Leadership Conference. Call or email Sarah Schwab at 765-463-3594 or sarah@nationalswine.com to get signed up for the conference. We have an educational and exciting event ready for yout to come and explore! Don’t miss your chance to attend the NSJA event of the year. To view the full itenerary click http://bitly.com/eleNd0.
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This is the last chance to take advantage of the National Youth Leadership Conference hosted by the NJSA in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 29-May 1. Registrations are due this Friday April 1 and can be postmarked on this date as well. You may also email the registration and call with a credit card to complete your registration. The weekend is packed with opportunities, don’t miss out on the NJSA event of the year. If you have any questions please call Sarah Schwab 765-463-3954 or email her at sarah@nationalswine.com . Click http://bitly.com/eleNd0 to view the entire schedule for the conference. See you soon!
This post is intended for members of and those with interest in the National Swine Registry; its intention is not for publication. An official release for the media will be issued in December 2011.
The National Swine Registry Executive Committee announced this week the hire of Dr. Clint Schwab as the future chief executive officer of the NSR. Schwab’s duties as CEO will begin January 1, 2012, following the retirement of current CEO Darrell Anderson.
Schwab has been employed by the NSR for three years; he currently serves as director of genetic and technical services. In this position he works to guide research and increase accuracy in genetic predictions, and has played a key role in the continued development of NSR’s STAGES™ pedigree and performance evaluation software. He also leads promotion of purebred-based commercial swine through America’s Best Genetics, and has traveled extensively around the globe promoting U.S. purebreds and the NSR [ … ]
There is one week left to get your registration in for the National Youth Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, MN. April 1st is the deadline on applications, don’t miss out on the NJSA opportunity of the year. Check out what we have in store for you at http://bitly.com/eleNd0! Mail your registration to the National Swine Registry c/o Sarah Schwab at 2639 Yeager Road West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. Please do not send your forms to our old PO Box address or we will not receive your registrations on time. If you have already sent your registration form in to the old PO Box please email or call sarah@nationalswine.com. We look forward to see you soon!
NJSA Western Regional
Sweepstakes, Skillathon and Showmanship contest results
Turlock, Calif.
March 11-13, 2011
To view photos of winners, visit www.nationalswine.com!
Sweepstakes Contest
Senior Sweepstakes
1. Kyle Mendes, Modesto, CA 2. Lindsay Tasos, Madera, CA 3. Carlie Winters, Oakdale, CA 4. Laurel Hanson, Dos Palos, CA 5. Sarah-Ann Lopez, Atascadero, CA 6. Kyle Brem, Strathmore, CA
Intermediate Sweepstakes
1. Jace Tarbel, Hanford, CA 2. Travis Lehfeldt, Oakdale, CA3. Madison Zittel, Bakersfield, CA4. Hunter Scroggins, Creston, CA5. Artie Serna, Lindsay, CA6. Ryan Debusk, Paso Robles, CA7. Zach Johnson, Denair, CA8. Billy Yecny, Laton, CA9. Caleb Johnson, Ballico, CA10. Nelson Hanson, Dos Palos, CA
Junior Sweepstakes
1. Lily Bennett, Exeter, CA2. Clay Verdegaal, Oakdale, CA3. Jenna Scarborough, Clovis, CA4. Lily Barber, Bend, OR5. Noah Johnson, Denair, CA7. Matthew Bailey, Ceres, CA8. Levi Bradley, Granite Bay, CA9. Gracie Verdegaal, Oakdale, CA10. Elijah Johnson, Ballico, CA
Novice Sweepstakes
1. Alexis Hernandez, Colusa, CA2. Julia Scarborough, Clovis, CA3. Lena Bennett, Exeter, CA4. Nicole Johnson, Ballico, CA5. Payton [ … ]
NJSA travel scholarships available for first year leadership conference attendees. Go to www.nationalswine.com and click on the NJSA Shows and Events page to download your scholarship applications. Don’t miss out on the NJSA event of the year!