ALLEE HOOVER • WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA FROM YOUR UJSSA PRESIDENT Greetings
breed. At a time of so much enthusiasm surrounding producing Suffolk sheep we are thrilled to have the chance to make an impact on our industry. This year, we hope to spark even more excitement within our youth through educational events and webinars, social media campaigns, and social events. Throughout the year, please check your email and the UJSSA social media platforms for ways to compete in our virtual contests, or to tune in on our educational webinars put on by professionals in the livestock industry. If you are a young Suffolk breeder, check the USSA website under the “Foundation” tab for the chance to apply for scholarship awards to continue your education. Up to $53,000 is offered annually in scholarship awards presented to outstanding UJSSA members. Each year, we also offer our “Ewe Grant Program” where new junior members can apply to be awarded a grant to buy a Suffolk ewe that will help start their flock. Suffolk breeders as a part of our USSA senior board and the Suffolk Foundation
help to provide endless opportunities for our youth and we are proud to be able to encourage our fellow members to participate. Don’t hesitate to contact any of our board members with input or for information about how to take advantage of our programs. From Maine to California, the Suffolk breed meets the needs of hundreds of producers across the country. Whether our junior members hope to succeed as a showman, a producer, or a leader we strive to support them. Our team hopes to create a Suffolk family this year that connects our junior breeders and creates lasting friendships in the sheep industry. We cannot wait to meet some of our members at the upcoming Suffolk EVENT themed to celebrate USA 250, and at our National Junior Suffolk Show held at the All-American this year in Maryland! We will see you there! Thank you to our members and keep raising amazing Suffolk sheep!
Hello Suffolk breeders and admirers! My name is Allee Hoover and I currently serve our junior board as the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association President. With the help of our Junior Coordinator, Isaac Lewis, I am so excited to lead a group of outstanding UJSSA members that make up our board this year! Representing various states throughout the U.S, our junior board is filled with so much knowledge and love for Suffolk sheep. We have so many ideas and hope to continue to showcase the excellence of our
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Board
OF DIRECTORS
UJSSA Director & Intern Applications Due May 1 - visit www.suffolks.org for more info!
SECRETARY Katie Ford - Indiana katieford2006@gmail.com Term expires 2026
PRESIDENT Allee Hoover - Pennsylvania alleehoover1017@icloud.com Term expires 2026
VICE PRESIDENT AJ Harris - Illinois ajharrissales34@icloud.com Term expires 2027
TREASURER Claire Ford - Indiana clairefordwl@gmail.com Term expires 2026
Grandin Lewis - West Virginia grandinlewis34@gmail.com Term expires 2027
Lilly Roe - Iowa lr.livestock22@gmail.com Term expires 2027
Raesa Zelinsky - South Dakota raesaczelinsky@gmail.com Term expires 2026
Kayleen Kulas - Minnesota kulas.kay@gmail.com Term expires 2027
Mackenzie Hornbostel - Illinois Kenzalina10@hotmail.com Term expires 2026
JUNIOR COORDINATOR Isaac Lewis - West Virginia 304-822-0377 lewisump86@gmail.com
INTERNS
Beau Howe - Illinois bskbphowe25@gmail.com Term expires 2026
Nellie Hankinson - Massachusetts nelliejoh@gmail.com Term expires 2026
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