May 17, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Molly Witzel, public relations and communications intern, 816-383-5100 or printern@angus.org

Angus Junior Activities Intern Announced

The American Angus Association^® announces Jordan Paulsrud, Danbury, Iowa, as its junior activities summer intern. She will assist with the planning and execution of National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) shows and events, including the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) and the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference.

“I’m excited for the summer,” Paulsrud says. “I am looking forward to working with all junior members.”

Paulsrud served as the vice president of the Iowa Junior Angus Association and competed in the 2008 NJAS showmanship competition. She is a Gold Award and Angus Foundation Scholarship recipient and has participated in other Angus junior activities.

“Jordan is already putting her extensive Angus background and strong work ethic to use,” Robin Ruff, director of junior activities, says. “We’re glad to have her here and look forward to the summer ahead.”

In the fall, Paulsrud will be a senior at Iowa State University, where she is pursuing a degree in animal science. At ISU, she is an active member of Block and Bridle.

After graduation her plans are uncertain, but she is positive her future will include Angus cattle.

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