10 Nebraska Cattleman October 2023 Y C ’ C N Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024. YCC has been a Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) tradition for many years as part of an effort to identify and educate leaders to help guide and strengthen the beef industry. The YCC program’s goal is to help emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues management and product research and marketing, and teach them how to become effective communicators. YCC provides the leadership tools necessary to build a successful future. Class size is limited to 10. Affiliates and individuals are asked to limit nominations to one outstanding individual. The following will be considered in evaluating applications: • Current or future leader with Nebraska Cattlemen and/or local affiliate. • The age group of 25 to 50. • Willing to participate in a two-year program. Six days of meetings each year PLUS NC Midyear and Annual Convention. • Positive attitude and a desire to develop new leadership skills. • Nebraska Cattlemen membership is required. Meeting dates for the 2024 class are Jan. 15-18, 2024 (Lincoln), and Jan. 2830, 2025 (Lincoln), with a summer/ fall meeting each year. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Nominee will be required to fill out an application that will be reviewed by the selection committee. The YCC Class of 2024 will be announced on Nov. 17, 2023. This program is made possible by a generous sponsorship from Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Neogen and Farm Credit Services of America. Visit the NC website for more information and download a brochure, www.nebraskacattlemen.org. For more information, contact Bonita Lederer at (402) 450-0223 or blederer@necattlemen.org. NC 2023 NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN ANNUAL Convention & Trade Show Dec. 6-8, 2023 | Younes Conference Center South | Kearney Wednesday, Dec. 6 Council Meetings · Opening General Session · Welcome/Trade Show Reception Thursday, Dec. 7 Trade Show · Career Fair · Committee Meetings · Trade Show Luncheon · Annual Banquet Friday, Dec. 8 NC Market Outlook · Annual Business Meeting The above schedule is subject to change. Watch for more details in upcoming issues of the Nebraska Cattlemen Chronicle e-newsletter, the November issue of Nebraska Cattleman magazine and online at www.nebraskacattlemen.org. Hotels Comfort Inn · $114.95/night · (308) 236-3400 Fairfield Inn · $114.95/night · (308) 236-4200 *Specify you're with Nebraska Cattlemen to receive discounted rate. Room blocks held until Nov. 1, 2023. NC Convention_4c, 1-2 hrzt_NC1023.indd 1 9/8/2023 12:00:10 PM
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