To:
State and Regional Jersey Queens and Potential Participants
Officers, State Jersey Associations
Re:
National Jersey Queen Contest
The 2015 National Jersey Queen Contest will be held Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 in
conjunction with The All American Jersey Show and Sale in Louisville, Kentucky.
Applications are due on or before Thursday, October 15. Download from the USJersey website at this
link: http://bit.ly/1N88FdS.
Please contact us by calling Cherie Bayer (614/322-4456) or sending an email to info@usjersey.com if
you have any questions.
CONTEST RULES
Eligibility
Participants must be no younger than 16 years of age, and not older than 22, as of January 1, 2015.
Membership in the American Jersey Cattle Association, junior or lifetime, is required.
In addition to the above, you must meet one of the following requirements: (1) be the Queen, Princess
or member of the state association court for the current year in your state of residence; (2) be a regional
Jersey queen for the current year; (4) have been a former state or regional Jersey queen; (4) are currently
or have been an alternate in the National Jersey Queen Court; or (5) be an exhibitor in the 2015 All
American Junior Jersey Show or Western National Junior Jersey Show. Previous National Jersey Queens
are not eligible.
The National Jersey Queen and the alternates are expected to demonstrate current knowledge of the
Jersey breed and the American dairy industry. All participants must complete the enclosed application to
enter the contest, which must be received in the AJCA office on or before October 15. On this
application, you must clearly indicate your involvement in the Jersey breed through your personal
activities and participation in state and national organizations (such as the state Jersey association, 4-H,
FFA and so forth). If you are involved in more than one breed, you must show clearly that Jerseys are
your top priority.
All participants are required to attend and assist with these functions:
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Orientation Session and Social Hour, Friday, November 6, start time to be determined by
participant arrival times stated on application.
The All American Junior Jersey Show, Saturday, November 7, 8:00 a.m.
Junior Banquet, Saturday, November 7, rehearsal at 6:45 p.m.
National Jersey Jug Futurity, Sunday, November 8.
If selected as National Jersey Queen or as one of the two alternates, you must attend the:
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National Jersey Jug Futurity, Sunday, November 8.
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All American Jersey Sale (following the Futurity), and
The All American Jersey Show, Monday, November 9.
The National Jersey Queen is encouraged to attend other events throughout the year, including the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings, the Western National, and/or World Dairy Expo. Funding for approved activities
is provided by the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund.
Attendance at other local or state events throughout the year is optional, and must be coordinated by the
Queen in advance with event organizers. However, financial support is not provided by the AJCA.
Contest Procedures
There are four elements in the first round of the contest.
 Application Form (15 points). The judges will evaluate your application prior to the interview,
including the responses you provide to the questions and the overall appearance of the materials
presented.
 Interview (including personal appearance, 40 points). Each participant will meet with the judging
panel for 15 minutes. You must be on time for the interview. There will be no make-up
interviews if you miss your scheduled time.
 General Dairy and Jersey Breed Knowledge Test (15 points). It will include at least one-third
Jersey breed questions.
 Prepared Presentation on Your Chosen Platform (including poise, content and knowledge
displayed, 30 points).
You must prepare and deliver a talk of 1½ to 2 minutes (maximum length) on your platform. This is to be
pre-recorded for playback on a personal computer (PC).
A platform is an issue of special interest related to increasing the demand for Jersey cattle that a
contestant will advocate during her year of service as National Jersey Queen. Platform topics can vary
widely, so you should select a topic about which you are knowledgeable and passionate. Possible topics
include, but are not limited to, favorable characteristics of the Jersey, economic advantages of Jerseys in
milk production, selling Jersey milk and/or milk products, Jerseys and developing responsibility in young
people, etc.
You will be spending a lot of time with your platform (especially if you win, but even if you don’t). Find
out as much as you can about the goals and programs of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Pay
attention to current issues affecting milk producers. Choose a platform that can be applied to larger areas
than your county or state. Avoid centering a platform around one event (like The All American Jersey
Show).
You must be the only speaker and also appear on camera for at least 50% of the length of the video. You
may use photographs, illustrations, video clips and/or PowerPoint slides as desired.
Required file format is Windows Media (.wmv). Make sure that it plays properly on a Windows-based
computer before you bring it to Louisville on a thumb drive or CD.
Scoring will be based on (1) how well you know your platform topic and how it will increase the demand
for Jersey cattle; (2) the information you present in your presentation; (3) organization and persuasiveness
of your presentation; and (4) the overall effectiveness of your presentation, including creativity and
presentation skills.
Final Phase of the Contest
The conclusion of the National Jersey Queen Contest will be incorporated into the Junior Banquet
program. You will sit together for dinner at reserved tables in the front of the banquet hall.
Immediately following dinner, you will be escorted to the stage in order to briefly (no more than
30 seconds) introduce yourself (state, your name, where you are from, and tell about your
involvement with Jerseys). The judges will consider your introduction into their evaluations.
After all introductions have been completed, the top five participants will be announced and will
return to the stage to answer a final question. The judges will then retire to make their decision.
The national Jersey youth awards and scholarships will then be presented, followed by the concluding
announcement of the Queen and court. Immediately following the banquet, a reception will be held
recognizing all junior winners.
Dress
Evening dress is appropriate during the banquet. Full-length formal dresses are not required and will be
neither rewarded nor penalized in the judging.
Responsibilities During All American
You will assist with handing out the awards during Saturday’s All American Junior Show.
If not selected as Queen or an alternate, your responsibilities at the Jersey Jug Futurity will be to
distribute the programs before the show begins, and distribute and collect entry forms in the Railbird
Judging Contest. Members of the Jersey Jug Committee will give you instructions on Sunday.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the contest, contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, Director of Development, at
614/322-4456, or by email (cbayer@usjersey.com, with “2015 Queen Contest” in the subject line).
On behalf of the Junior Show & Activities Committee, thank you for your participation in the 2015
National Jersey Queen Contest!
National Jersey Queen Contest Application
National Jersey Queen Contest held in conjunction with The All American Jersey Shows & Sales
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be no younger than 16 years of age, and not older than
22, as of January 1, 2015. Membership in the American Jersey Cattle Association, junior or lifetime, is
required.
In addition to the above, you must meet one of the following requirements: (1) be the Queen, Princess
or member of the state association court for the current year in your state of residence; (2) be a regional
Jersey queen for the current year; (3) have been a former state or regional Jersey queen; (4) are
currently or have been an alternate in the National Jersey Queen Court; or (5) be an exhibitor in the
2015 All American Junior Jersey Show or Western National Junior Jersey Show. Previous National Jersey
Queens are not eligible.
Do not submit an application unless you meet all eligibility requirements.
Return completed form by Thursday, October 15, 2015.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ABSOLUTELY NO FAXES ACCEPTED.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE JUDGED FOR PRESENTATION.
NAME
YOUR BIRTHDATE
HIGHLIGHT THIS LINE AND REPLACE WITH YOUR NAME
REPLACE WITH YOUR BIRTHDATE
PHONE NUMBER
CELL PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
REPLACE WITH PHONE NUMBER
CELL PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS
HIGHLIGHT THIS LINE AND REPLACE WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS
WHICH STATE OR REGION DO, OR DID YOU REPRESENT AS JERSEY QUEEN? HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
WERE YOU AN EXHIBITOR AT THE 2015 WESTERN NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW?
HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
WILL YOU BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE 2015 ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW? HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
INDICATE THE CLASS(ES) IN WHICH YOU HAVE ENTRIES: HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
CLASS STATUS IN SCHOOL AND SCHOOL ATTENDING: HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU HAD JERSEYS AS YOUR JUNIOR PROJECT? HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
NUMBER OF REGISTERED JERSEYS YOU CURRENTLY OWN: COWS ________ HEIFERS _______
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN THE:
NATIONAL JERSEY YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CONTEST?
NATIONAL JERSEY YOUTH PRODUCTION CONTEST?
POT O’GOLD SALE (SPONSORED BY THE AJCA)
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
HOW MANY YEARS?
HOW MANY YEARS?
HOW MANY YEARS?
HAVE YOU EVER EXHIBITED IN THE:
ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR SHOW?
WESTERN NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW?
YES
YES
NO
NO
HOW MANY YEARS?
HOW MANY YEARS?
DO YOU OWN DAIRY CATTLE OF OTHER BREEDS?
YES
NO
WHICH BREED(S)?
DESCRIBE YOUR LOCAL, STATE AND/OR NATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH ANIMALS OF OTHER BREEDS AND YOUR PARTICIPATION
IN OTHER BREED ASSOCIATIONS.
WHEN (DATE, TIME) WILL YOU ARRIVE IN LOUISVILLE? HIGHLIGHT THIS TEXT AND ENTER ANSWER
Answer the following questions (minimum font size, 11 points).
1. List the organizations (i.e., 4-H, FFA, state Jersey association, state Junior Jersey association, etc.) of
which you are currently a member. List office(s) held, if applicable.
2. Identify the highlights of your Jersey experiences (e.g., production awards, show winnings,
achievement recognitions at state, regional, or national levels).
3. Have you participated in any demonstrations or public speaking events to promote Jerseys and/or
the dairy industry? Please explain.
4. What are your plans and goals for the future?
5. Describe your platform (as defined in Contest Rules, Procedures section).
6. In 100 words or less, why do you want to serve as National Jersey Queen?
TOTAL LENGTH OF COMPLETED APPLICATION MAY NOT EXCEED FOUR (4) PAGES.
PLEASE EMAIL a head-shoulders picture (JPG format, at least 1 Mb file size) to info@usjersey.com.
Return form to American Jersey Cattle Association
6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362 Email: info@usjersey.com
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015, 12:00 MIDNIGHT EASTERN
(11:00 P.M CENTRAL, 10:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN, 9:00 P.M. PACIFIC).
FAXES AND LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.