NALJA News Winter 2023 | 3
Activity Fees Due Immediately
You should have just received or will be receiving your annual junior activity fee notice . Please note the early deadline of December 31 , 2023 . The early deadline will provide continued access to your online member site , as well as the opportunity to register cattle at the lower member rates .
Being current on your activity fee is a requirement for participation in our regional and national shows and competitions . All revenue generated from the fee directly supports many NALJA programs . All first year NALJA members for 2023 do not need to renew their activity fee until 2024 .
Satellite Event Late Entry Fee
There will be a late entry fee for juniors who forget to enter in satellite events before the late deadline of May 15 . You ’ ll be able to late enter into the showmanship , livestock judging , and sales talk contests at the NJLSC check-in for $ 20 per junior . Once check-in is complete , you will not be able to enter into the events .
It is recommended that you sign up for all satellite events by the May 15 deadline for $ 10 . The $ 10 fee is per participant NOT per event .
Ken Holloway Genetics On Ice Auction
Not just genetics , something for everyone will sell !
The 2024 Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction will be one of the best yet ! With an exceptional offering of Limousin Genetics and various items such as jewelry , art and agri-services ; there is sure to be something for everyone . The Genetics on Ice Auction will be held in conjunction with the National Limousin Sale on Monday , January 1 , 2024 at the Embassy Suites , Oklahoma City , Okla .
Please expect a call from the 2023-2024 NALJA Board of Directors looking for your support of this year ’ s function . If you would like to contribute items or genetics , please contact Mallory Blunier , Mallory @ nalf . org or Kiley McKinna at mcmarketingsales @ aol . com or 402.350.3447 .
The Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction is an invaluable event that helps support NALJA throughout the year , as well
as the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress .
** NEW ** We will only be accepting online submissions for the Photography , Videography , and Magazine Ad contests this year . The deadline for those submissions will be June 10 . More details to come !
2024 NJLSC Deadlines
All regional shows and early entry deadline for NJLSC will be May 1 . Late entry deadline will be May 15 . Ownership deadline is May 15 .
• Early Entry Fee : $ 80 per head ( includes bedding )
• Early Entry Deadline : May 1
• Late Entry Fee : $ 125 per head ( includes bedding )
• Late Entry Deadline : May 15
Only online entries will be accepted for the 2024 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress as well as any NALJA sponsored regional show .
NEOGEN Ultimate Show
The NALJA board of directors is excited to continue the NEOGEN Ultimate Show at the 2024 NJLSC . This show is based on 50 percent genotype and 50 percent phenotype . Animals will need to have DNA sent in by April 20 , 2024 . The NALF office asks that any DNA for this show be marked “ For National Junior Show .”
Save the Date
Eastern Regional Junior Show / Southeast Summer Classic : May 31 - June 2 , 2024
** NEW Location ** Lewisburg , West Virgina State Fair of West Virgina - 947 Maplewood Ave .
Heartland Regional Junior Show : May 24-26 , 2024
Location : Four County Fairgrounds , Dunlap , IA
There will be no late entries accepted at check-in for both regional shows .
The entry deadline for both regionals will be the same as the NJLSC . Early entry deadline is May 1 and the late entry deadline is May 15 .
2024 Contests
At the 2024 NJLSC we will see the return of Cow Camp and Sales Talk . Other satellite events include the Judging Contest , Showmanship , Team Fitting , Photo Contest , * NEW Videography Contest , State Poster , and Magazine Ad .