| | Over 180 4-H members will flood the Olds Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, Olds, on July 17 to 19, 2006, for the 30th Provincial 4-H Beef Heifer Show.
The 4-H Beef Heifer Show gives both beef and non-beef members a chance to take part and compete in this three-day event. Regardless of whether a beef member is showing their livestock project, or a non-member is participating in the Team Grooming contest, the weekend is a whirlwind of activities and opportunities.
"The organization committee has outdone themselves yet again in creating programs that will challenge 4-H members and allow them to improve of their skill, and also reach the summit of the 4-H mandate-to meet new people and to have fun," says Rob Smith, event organizer and 4-H specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Airdrie.
Events over the first two days include the official opening and parade of clubs, team marketing, freshman showing classes, team grooming competitions, showmanship classes and judging competitions. The final day of the event is packed with awards, recognition and presentations. The Supreme and Reserve Purebred and Commercial Grand Champion Female will be selected, and the recipients of the ever-competitive Grand Aggregate Champion Award will be identified.
Last year's Senior Grand Aggregate Champion and Supreme Grand Champion Crossbred winner, Matthew Kumlin believes in the positive experience that the Beef Heifer Show and 4-H create. "I have been a part of 4-H for 10 years and it has been a tremendous experience. Despite my now being done as a member, I want to go on to be a leader and an alumni. Being a part of 4-H has created a number of opportunities."
The 4-H Beef Heifer Show enhances and highlights the skills and knowledge of all 4-H members. It also reinforces the idea that project dedication does pay off, that motivation creates the possibility for great accomplishments, and that fun is the perfect complement to hard work.
For further information on this event, contact Smith at (403) 948-8501 or e-mail rob.g.smith@gov.ab.ca. For further information on 4-H, visit the 4-H website.
Contact: Rob Smith (403) 948-8501 |
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