Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America
Often imitated... Never duplicated
Columbia Junior Association
The Columbia Youth Program was established to recognize youth under 21 years of age who are actively involved in the breeding and promotion of Columbia sheep.
The objective: To encourage youth to select Columbia sheep as a youth project and to retain these youth as active Columbia sheep breeders after they reach adult age.
2010 National Junior Show
2010 National Junior Show Results
Keep watching for more information and photos!
Changes made to Jr. Association By-laws
The following change was approved during the 2010 annual Junior Association meeting:
Previously read: Article II-Membership and Dues. Section 1. Membership. A. Membership is open to any youth under twenty-one (21) years of age at the date of the Columbia National Show and Sale and whose dues are paid.
Changed to: Membership is open to any youth through twenty-one (21) years of age at the date of the Columbia National Show and Sale and whose dues are paid.
New Junior Fitting Workshop
Do you have questions about the best ways to prepare your sheep for shows? Perhaps you have several years of fitting experience but would like some tips to hone your skills. Beginning this year, there will be a fitting workshop featuring some of the best fitters in the Columbia breed.
This year’s featured fitter, Ron Dreher, is the flock manager for Tom and Anne Key of Montana Aerie. Ron has over 40 years of experience raising and fitting sheep, and his family has raised Suffolks (along with other breeds) for over 25 years. Before joining Montana Aerie, he was flock manager for Broken Dollar Ranch. Ron’s considerable knowledge of sheep makes him an excellent choice for this inaugural workshop.
A live demonstration of Ron fitting a ewe for the sale will be offered. In addition to the demonstration, Ron will give advice on selecting animals for a show and sale, preparing animals in the weeks leading up to the show, tools of the trade, and more. Time will be given to ask questions as well.
The workshop is open to all Junior members and will begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8. Others who are interested are also invited as space allows. The demonstration will last a couple hours and pizza will be provided. Come prepared to watch, ask questions, and (most importantly) learn!
Crago's Donate Ewe Lamb for Raffle
Crago Family Ranch, from Columbus, MT, has generously donated a ewe lamb to be raffled off to benefit the Jr. Association. This RR ewe is out of the same Eagleson sire as their 1st place fall ewe that sold for $1900 last year. She goes back to Langhus and Cook on the dam side. Tickets will be $1 each or five tickets for $6. Watch the mail for more information and tickets!
Banner Sheep Magazine Donates Ad Space
The Banner has once again donated a ½ page, full color ad to be auctioned off to benefit the Jr. Association. A $450 value, don’t miss the chance to spread the word about your farm’s success and support the Juniors at the same time! We appreciate the Banner’s generous support!
Junior Dues
For those members that currently have a senior membership and have children that want to join the Junior Association or juniors that wish to show at the National Junior show only, The Columbia Association has adopted a new junior dues option. For $5.00 any junior can join the Junior Association but will not receive the benefits of a membership in the National Association.
Below is a table comparing different membership options
and the benefits received from each option:
| Cost | Voting Rights | Publication | Directory | Register Sheep | Farm Name | Jr Assoc | Nat Jr Show | |
| Sr Membership | $50.00 | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Jr Membership | $15.00 | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Jr Dues Only* | $5.00 | X | X |
*Junior Dues Only must be paid directly to the Junior Association
Mail to Manda Geerts-Davis
