6205 S Main Street , Suite D-280 • Aurora , CO 80016-5370 • 303-220-1963 • www . NALF . org • Limousin @ NALF . org Hey Y ’ all ,

I hope all is well in your part of the country ! I am current gearing up for physical therapy school , which I am nervous but excited for . I may be a little biased , but the Junior Board has been working their tails off to incorporate numerous new activities for the junior members . We have decided to incorporate a leadership conference for the next upcoming leaders of our breed .

In March of 2022 , four NALJA board members attended YBIC , a conference that joins all junior boards from respective breeds . At this conference , other board members and I joined other junior boards to grow as leaders and develop friendships . I gained friendships with other college-aged students and made connections with other association advisors . One evening , I spoke with some other breed advisors trying to figure out how the Limousin junior association could collaborate and attend a leadership conference they host every other summer for junior members .

Here we are a few months later introducing The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference to you . The Summit will take place July 20-23 in Phoenix , Arizona , with other breed associations such as Gelbvieh , Shorthorn , Simmental and Chianina . This conference will allow junior members , ages 14-21 , to grow as a leader and connect with other cattle enthusiasts . Contact any junior board member if you are curious or have questions about this conference or go to NALF . org – Juniors – Summit Youth Conference for more information .

I am ecstatic for Junior Nationals in South Dakota . The team in South Dakota and the junior board are going above and beyond to bring to you new and educational events to junior nationals . On Saturday , there will be a tour of Mount Rushmore that is free to juniors and parents . If you are like me , who only takes vacations with a cattle trailer , this is an opportunity to do some sight-seeing ! We are also hosting several educational workshops throughout the week , so stay tuned for one of the best Limousin summers yet .

“ When an opportunity presents itself , don ’ t be afraid to go after it .”

Shelby Hubbard , NALJA President

NALJA Board of Directors

President : Shelby Hubbard , OK Shelbyhubbard5276 @ gmail . com • 918-541-5276

Vice President : Landry Kleman , TX ltkleman @ hotmail . com • 806-673-8331

Secretary : Samantha Moore , VA 0 . samanthamoore @ gmail . com • 540-290-4339

Treasurer : Riley Smith , IL Riley . Smith103z @ gmail . com • 309-333-7772

Director : Wiley Fanta , MN rbg . 14 @ icloud . com • 320-287-0751

Director : Mikayla Askey , AZ mimaas2003 @ gmail . com • 480-338-8597

Director : Nikki Keeton , TX nkeeton @ ttu . edu • 806-786-5046

Director : Eliza Truel , OK entruel @ gmail . com • 918-982-3020

Director : Lily Mitchell , WI mitchlil @ wauzeka . k12 . wi . us • 608-425-9070

Director : Ryleigh Morris , MO ryleighmorris04 @ gmail . com • 417-402-9255

Staff Advisor : Mallory Blunier Mallory @ NALF . org • 309-361-3007

Media & Activities Assistant : Taylor Dorsey Taylor @ NALF . org • 970-397-0356