NALJA News Summer 2022 | 9
• Intermediate division : Promote any single animal
• Senior division : Promote any ranch , program or sale
Photo Competition
A ) Time : Competitors must deliver their entries to the appropriate table by the end of check-in on Sunday , June 26 . All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form . If not preregistered , late entry will be accepted at check in for a fee of $ 100 ( fee is per exhibitor not per event ).
NALJA members not attending the show may submit their entries to the North American Limousin Foundation ( NALF ) office no later than June 1 .
B ) Divisions : Novice , Junior , Intermediate and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points .
C ) Categories : Photo submissions will be divided and judged in two categories : cattle and non-cattle .
D ) NALJA Participant Rules :
1 . ONE ENTRY PER CONTESTANT . 2 . Photos may be black and white or color . They must be 8 by 10 inches . Entries do not need to be mounted on foam board . NALJA will provide protective sleeves for all photos . The exhibitor ’ s name , address and satellite-event age division must be on the back of the entry . Photos cannot be altered or digitally enhanced in any way . No text is allowed on the photo or photo mat . 3 . Photos become the property of NALJA and NALF . By entering , participants agree that photos may be used in publications and promotions .
E ) Adult Division Rules : 1 . Photos may be black and white or color . They must be at least 8 by 10 inches but no larger than 8 by 12 inches . Entries do not need to be mounted on foam board . NALJA will provide protective sleeves for all photos . The exhibitor ’ s name , address , category and “ adult division ” must be on the back of the entry . No text is allowed on the photo or photo mat . 2 . Photos cannot be altered or digitally enhanced in any way . 3 . Photos become the property of NALJA and NALF . By entering , participants agree that photos may be used in publications and promotions .
Public Speaking
A ) Time : Wednesday , June 29 at 8 a . m .
B ) Divisions : Novice , Junior , Intermediate and Senior as described under Individual Sweepstakes Points .
C ) Registration : All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form . If not preregistered , late entry will be accepted at check in for a fee of $ 100 ( fee is per exhibitor not per event ).
D ) Rules :
1 . At the time of the contest , each contestant must turn in three cards with the contestant ’ s name , and topic of the speech . 2 . Speeches must pertain to the beef industry . Visual aids are limited to physical charts , etc . No slides , overheads or any other electrical aids will be allowed . 3 . Contestants will be evaluated on content , presentation , creativity and answers to questions . 4 . Time Limits are as follows : Novice : not to exceed 5 minutes Junior : not to exceed 5 minutes Intermediate : 5 to 7 minutes Senior : 7 to 10 minutes
Cow Camp
A ) Time : Preliminaries - Monday , June 27 , 2:00 p . m . Finals - Tuesday , June 28 , 4:00 p . m .
B ) Divisions : Junior ( 5-13 years of age ), Senior ( 14-21 years of age )
C ) Registration : A team consists of three or four individuals . Teams are registered by their state advisors at 1:00 pm Sunday , June 26 .
D ) Rules : 1 . Only participation points will be awarded to participating teams . 2 . Juniors will have a chance to test their ability in a number of production areas . This may include The History of Limousin in North America – available from the NALF office for $ 29.50 , Beef Resource Handbook , Limousin Today , www . nalf . org ; current beef industry events , all participants should also be prepared to tie a rope halter and be prepared to answer production questions . 3 . Stations will be set up with a time limit for each station . Each team will perform certain tasks at a station and be scored accordingly . 4 . The top two teams in each division after the preliminary round will advance to the finals on Tuesday , June 28 , 4:00 p . m .
Showmanship Contest
A ) Time : Monday , June 27 , at 8 a . m
B ) Registration : All contestants must pre-register by May 15 using the standard entry form . If not pre-registered , late entry will be accepted at check in for a fee of $ 100 ( fee is per exhibitor not per event ).