Katie's adventures take her around Saskatchewan!

My what a start to the summer we have had! This May has been quite busy for myself in Saskatchewan, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! School presentations have been flowing in quite regularly and so far I have been able to do school presentations in Regina, Melville and Lloydminster. To say I have become a traveller is a fair statement!

Preparation for convention is in full swing.  Moose Jaw is a beautiful city with so much to offer, which is why I am so excited to have Angus enthusiasts there June 4-8 for the annual Canadian Angus Convention. Other things on the agenda for myself this summer include the Red River Ex in Winnipeg, Calgary Stampede in Calgary and Showdown in Virden, Manitoba. It is going to be an amazing summer for myself and all other Angus enthusiasts who attend these amazing events.  I look forward to seeing everyone at one of these events over the summer. 

To keep things short and sweet, this is what I have done so far this fantastic summer and I am very excited for all the opportunities yet to come. Please check back in for my next blog, which will take place at Convention, so it will definitely be a good one! Have a wonderful May and hopefully the weather is treating you well!


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The First Days Back Home

 The First Days Back Home

By: Sophie Wotten 

It has been an incredible start to my intern experience. It is hard to believe that four weeks ago I was flying into the Calgary airport so eager for my intern position to begin. Each day is different, with exciting and exhilarating tasks!

Training week was filled with remarkable speakers, discussions with the Canadian Angus Association (CAA) staff, as well as meeting some of the integral Angus members. Everyday was a learning experience with new topics and objectives that I hope to complete by the end of the term.

            Once I arrived back home, I went straight to work attending Youth Forum, held in Markham, Ontario. This event is one of the biggest spring youth shows held in Ontario. Over the two-day event, I was able to connect with our Junior Angus members as well as Angus breeders. It was an outstanding showcase for the Angus breed, displaying 32 yearling heifers. Above all, the Grand Champion female was from this great breed exhibited by Hailie Conley of Vos Vegas Farms. After attending this show, I think it is safe to say that the Angus breed has a very promising future!

            Being a Marketing Intern, everyday is a new experience. The past few weeks have been nothing short of this. One of the first tasks I have been working from home is contacting schools through out Ontario. As an intern, I am presenting to students about the importance of becoming involved in 4-H programs, the pasture-to-plate process, as well as joining the Canadian Junior Angus Association (CJAA). Since Ontario has strict regulations on speakers attending schools talking with students, I am working with school boards with high hopes to spread the message!

            Another project that I have been working on is contacting numerous youth/breed cattle shows, education days, and 4-H events in Ontario that I can attend. A large portion of my summer will be attending such events. Being apart of agricultural events very fulfilling haven been a member of such a great community.

            During the long weekend in May, I traveling and came through the town of Cookstown where the Ontario Stockyards is located. I was able to post CAA brochures and flyers in hopes to retrieve more Rancher Endorsed members and increase membership.  

            This week I have been very busy starting my final project. I am very exciting to showcase this at the end of my summer!

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Summer at Angus Central

The last two weeks have been very busy and exciting for me! I recently began an exciting summer as one of the Canadian Angus Association’s summer marketing interns.


I became interested in the internship when I realized the opportunities that come with it will greatly benefit me in the future, especially in my career path. I am currently enrolled in the Communication Arts program at Lethbridge College, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations. I hope to work in the agriculture industry in the fields of graphic design, advertising, promotions, and public relations, and being an intern at the CAA will help get my foot in the door. I have a passion for the beef industry and promoting it!


Much of my time will be spent in the Canadian Angus Association office, Angus Central, working on an array of advertising projects to help promote upcoming events, Angus programs and the breed itself.


Growing up on a Maine-Anjou operation, I have no previous involvement with the Angus breed. After working at the Association for a short time, I have already learned a great deal about the Association, the breed and the people. I am also very impressed with the Association’s dedication to youth. The opportunities that the CAA provides for youth, including the summer marketing intern program, are incredibly beneficial in building youth to become agricultural leaders of tomorrow.


The experience I will be getting this summer will be unmatched. I am very eager and excited to spend my summer at Angus Central and bring my creativity and enthusiasm for the beef industry to CAA! 
 

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