About the Beltie Youth Group

The Beltie Youth Group strives to promote an effective organization, whereby junior breeders can join together for mutual assistance and promotion. Our purpose is to promote a comprehensive program to benefit members, contribute to the popularity, promotion and betterment of the Belted Galloway breed, and cooperate with existing animal industry agencies as well as regional Belted Galloway groups  and The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. The Beltie Youth Group (BYG) is comprised of junior members ages 8 to 21 years of age. We also nurture a group of peewees (pre 8-year-ods) for our program as they become of age.

Our leadership structure consists of a Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Council member to direct the Beltie Youth Group plus 6 area leaders or leader teams.

The Beltie Youth Group cultivates leadership and fellowship through promotions and educational and fun-type activities with Belted Galloway cattle. We teach that showing is for learning and fun, not just winning. We sponsor BYG shows and try to support any junior showing anywhere in the United States. Several programs are available through the Beltie Youth Group – our national semen project, The Kathi Jurkowski National Belted Galloway Show (held in Louisville, KY during November of each year) and regional breeding programs which may include steer projects and heifer projects.

It is the goal of the Beltie Youth Group to inspire juniors to become outstanding Belted Galloway breeders and citizens.

Top Ten Reasons to Join BYG

  1. Understand animal husbandry and behavior.
  2. Learn to show and enjoy friendly competition.
  3. Make new friends who share your interests.
  4. Participate in heifer and/or steer programs when available.
  5. Have hands-on learning and extra hands helping YOU!
  6. Become eligible for scholarships.
  7. Obtain financial support and awards.
  8. Achieve recognition.
  9. Receive BYG Handbook.
  10.  Have Fun!

How to Join the BYG

To become a junior of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. a child through the age of 21 may pay a yearly membership fee of $20. A Beltie Youth Group member who turns 21 years of age will continue to be a Junior Member throughout the remainder of the calendar year after his or her 21st birthday. The Beltie Youth Group will allow a person who is 21 on January 1, to continue to participate and show in Beltie Youth Group activities throughout the year. However, she/he will be become a Regular member per the By-Laws of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. and be assessed regular member dues.

Access a membership application at: http://www.beltie.org/records/memapp.html.

Once completed mail two copies of all completed forms along with the proper fees to:

CLRC (Canadian Livestock Records Corporation) address below

CLRC
2417 Holly Lane
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1V 0M7



For More information: Contact Betty Foti
877-833-7110 Ext 310
or
Lisa Hutt
877-833-7110 Ext 312