Gelbvieh Juniors elect directors, leadership

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association elected new directors and leadership at its recent annual meeting in North Carolina. Seated from left: Kyle Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo., president; Sydney Wilkinson, Model, Colo., vice president; Andy Lindgren, Atlanta, Ill., Vice President of Leadership Development; Nikki Hojer, Lake Preston, S.D., secretary; and Tara Krajewski, Venango, Neb., treasurer. Standing from left: Keaton Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo.; Katie Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala.; Carrie Tilghman, Glasgow, Ky.; Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; and Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn., ex-officio.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association elected new directors during its annual meeting held during the 2008 AGJA Blue Ridge Classic in Waynesville, N.C. The annual event was held July 6 to 11 and co-hosted with the North Carolina Gelbvieh Association and North Carolina Gelbvieh Junior Association. Eight junior members ran for four available spots on the AGJA Board of Directors.

Kyle Kendrick and Keaton Kendrick, sons of Joe and Patti Kendrick of Palmyra, Mo., were re-elected to their second 2-year term on the AGJA Board of Directors. They will be juniors at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Justin Taubenheim of Nebraska and Katie Sullivan of Robertsdale, Ala., were elected to new two-year terms on the Board of Directors. Justin is the son of Mike and Renee Taubenheim of Amherst, Neb. Katie is the daughter of Larry and Marie Sullivan.

Following the general election, the AGJA Board of Directors met to elect its leadership for the 2008-2009 year. Kyle Kendrick was re-elected to serve a second term as AGJA president. Sydney Wilkinson of Model, Colo., was elected by her peers to serve as vice president. Sydney is the daughter of Bill and Nancy Wilkinson.

Andy Lindgren, beginning his second year on the board, was elected Vice President of Leadership Development. Andy is the son of Jim and Diane Lindgren of Atlanta, Ill. Nikki Hojer is the new AGJA secretary. Nikki is the daughter of Alan and Pam Hojer of Lake Preston, S.D. Tara Krajewski of Venango, Neb., was elected AGJA treasurer. Tara is the daughter of Chuck and Linda Krajewski.

Zachary Butler, son of Michael and Barbi Butler of Milton, Tenn., will continue on the board as ex-officio. Carrie Tilghman of Kentucky, daughter of Gary and Pat Tilghman, will continue on the AGJA Board as a director.

For more information on the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, visit the website at www.gelbvieh.org and click on the Junior page. Iowa will host the 2009 AGJA Pride of the Heartland Classic in Des Moines, July 6 to 11, 2009.

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Date: 8/22/08

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