International Junior Brangus Breeders Association Legacy Foundation

Established in 2019 by the IJBBA Board of Directors, the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association Legacy Foundation was established to help IJBBA continue to offer imperative educational opportunities to its junior membership while providing donors with the ability to make tax-deductible contributions.  IJBBA hopes that this will allow for expansion of what it is able to offer to juniors and help us Leave a "Legacy" for the future.

PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT

​IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference
The IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference is a three-day biennial event that focuses on developing the knowledge and skills of young cattle enthusiasts.  The conference allows attendees to gather outside the show ring and participate in activities designed to enhance their knowledge of the beef cattle industry and empower them to become the next generation of leaders.  Attendees participate in tours of key industry relevant businesses where they are exposed to new and innovative production practices, technological advances and thought processes.  Core aspects of public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, character development and personal growth are stressed to help participants grow as individuals and future leaders.

National Junior Brangus Show
NJBS is the largest annual event of the IJBBA focusing on developing the knowledge and leadership skills of youth.  Members are not only provided with an opportunity to exhibit their Brangus cattle projects, but also compete in various contests designed to develop skills critical to their development as young cattle industry leaders.  Public speaking, marketing skills, critical thinking, teamwork, character development and leadership ability are all core aspects of the contests held annually. Various clinics and seminars are also held throughout the week to further develop juniors’ knowledge base and prepare them for a long future with the Brangus breed.

Member Outreach & Education
IJBBA Board of Directors and Members will travel across the country attending cattle industry events such as livestock expositions, conferences, sales and seminars as junior representatives of the Brangus breed.  Their focus will be to educate additional members of both IBBA and IJBBA as well as volunteer their assistance where needed.
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Scholarships - IJBBA Legacy Foundation Supreme Heifer Showdown Scholarship
The goal of the IJBBA Legacy Foundation Supreme Heifer Scholarship Program is to encourage youth who exhibit their animals at the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) to further their educational pursuits.  Every year at the National Junior Brangus Show, the IJBBA Legacy Foundation will sponsor a Supreme Heifer Show consisting of the Grand Champions of the following shows: 1) Source of Champions Sale Champions’ Challenge Female Show 2) Bred & Owned Female Show 3) Bred & Owned Red Female Show 4) Ultra Owned Female Show 5) Percentage Owned Female Show 6) Owned Female Show 7) Owned Red Female Show.  Reserve Champion Females of these shows will follow their Grand Champion in the ring to compete for Supreme Reserve Champion and Supreme Third Best as needed.  Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in Scholarship monies will be awarded annually in the following manor: Supreme Grand Champion Female receives five thousand dollars ($5,000); Supreme Reserve Grand Champion Female receives three thousand dollars ($3,000); and Supreme Third Best Female receives two thousand dollars ($2,000).  The IJBBA Legacy Foundation Supreme Heifer Show will be held on the Friday afternoon following the Showmanship Competition and judged by an independent judge.  A complete set of scholarship rules can be found here.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

​The IJBBA Legacy Female Buyer Group
The IJBBA Legacy Female is auctioned off every year at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  Participation in the IJBBA Legacy Female Buyer Group offers the opportunity to take the remarkable female home. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2021 IJBBA LEGACY FEMALE, CLICK HERE.
 
IJBBA Source of Champions Sale
Genetic Donations such as pick-lots, flushes, embryos, and semen will be auctioned off at the Source of Champions Sale at the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS).  Participate by offering some of your best genetics or purchasing the offerings to add to your program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SOURCE OF CHAMPIONS SALE INCLUDING CATALOG AND BIDDING INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.

Breeder’s Brand Item
The Breeder’s Brand Item is a piece of hand-crafted, custom-built furniture featuring the brands of breeders across the nation.  Participate by including your brand on the item or purchasing a chance to take the one-of-a-kind piece home. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BREEDER'S BRAND ITEM, CLICK HERE.
 
Monetary Donations
Monetary Donations of any amount are always appreciated and will be recognized annually in the NJBS Show Program & JUNIOR brangus Yearbook Publication.