The Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Competition is designed to recognize an outstanding junior Angus member who can ably demonstrate an ability to promote the Angus breed on a national and international level.

The award is named for Robert C. McHaffie, a past President of the Canadian Angus Association who was a long-time supporter of junior involvement and was instrumental in the formation of the Canadian Junior Angus Association.

The winner of the competition will represent Canadian Angus Juniors at major shows across Canada for one year. The experience will culminate with a trip to an international Angus event.

Competition Timeline

Resumes must be submitted to Michael Latimer by April 29. This will be considered your application into the competition.

All resume submissions will be responded to. Only those selected to continue will be given the essay topic and will then be required to write and submit an 800-1,000 word essay on a common topic. The topic will be emailed by May 10 and must be returned by email by May 24.

It is advised that you begin making travel plans as soon as you are notified that you have been selected to continue in the competition. You are required to book your own accommodations although you may coordinate with other candidates if you wish. The list of candidates will be made public at this point.

The five candidates (those who wrote the essay) will be required to attend the Canadian Angus Association Annual General Meeting at the Elkhorn Resort.

There will be a multiple choice test conducted in the afternoon of June 9, which will be followed by a panel interview by industry representatives.

The speech segment of the competition will take place during the President's Reception on June 9.

The speech topic will be given to the candidates on or before June 1.

The winner of the contest will be announced during the banquet on June 11 and will assume duties immediately.

Conditions

• Late material will not be recognized—no exceptions.

• Preference will be given to those with a strong connection to or history in Angus.

• All files must be typed and submitted digitally (paper submissions will not be accepted).

• Must be a member of the Canadian Junior Angus Association.

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of the AGM.

• Must have and maintain a passport that is valid until at least December 31, 2012.

• The Canadian Angus Association and Canadian Angus Foundation reserve the right to publish any submitted paper or speech.

• A maximum of $500 will be provided to each of the candidates based on receipts for travel (gas), hotel, vehicle rental and meals in order to attend the AGM.