Idaho Beef Ambassador

 
To schedule an appearance by the beef ambassador at your next event, contact Trish Dowton (208-876-4200).
 

2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador Named! 

 
The Idaho Beef Ambassador Contest was recently held on the CSI campus in Twin Falls.  Five finalists were selected from a written speech they submitted in March to participate in the state contest.  These finalists were judged in two areas: speech and interview.  The finalist having the highest combined score in the speech and interview categories was named the 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador.  Whitney Lusk, Idaho Falls, was named the 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador and received a $500 cash award, an awards plaque, and an expense-paid trip to the National Beef Ambassador Contest in Minneapolis, MN in October.  Dan Billington, Richfield, was the 2nd place winner and received a $200 cash award and awards plaque.  Mindy Soderquist, Terreton, was named 3rd runner up and received a $100 cash award and an awards plaque.   
 
To view the press release, click here.
 

2005 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Jessica Hansen presents the first place plaque to Whitney Lusk of Idaho Falls.  2005 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Jessica Hansen presents the 2nd place plaque to Dan Billington of Richfield.  2005 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Jessica Hansen presents the 3rd place plaque to Mindy Soderquist of Terreton. 
     
L-R: 2005 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Jessica Hansen, Amanda Gibbs (Homedale), Mindy Soderquist (Terreton), Whitney Lusk (Idaho Falls), Dan Billington (Richfield), Berett Rosenkrance (Mackay), and Trish Dowton, Idaho Cattlewomen Council (ICW) Beef Ambassador Chairman A big thank you to the 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador Judges (L-R): Jeff Faulkner (Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) President-Elect), Janice Streng (ICA Staff-ICW Programs), and Laurie Lickley (Past ICW Chairman, current Idaho Beef Council (IBC) Board Member).
 
The 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador Contest will be held        April 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. on the CSI Campus (Evergreen Building, Room A05) in Twin Falls, ID.

* Held in conjunction with the State FFA Leadership Conference.

Important Dates:

  • Applications due on March 17, 2006 (Application includes written speech and entry form).

  • Preliminary winners notified by March 25, 2006 and invited to state speaking contest.

  • State speaking contest held on April 5, 2006.

Links: Links are available as a pdf file (pdf) or as a Word document (doc).  If you have problems opening any of the files, please email: idahocattlewomen@gmail.com.

  • Rules and Guidelines (pdf) (doc)

  • Interview Score Sheet (pdf) (doc)

  • Speech Score Sheet (pdf) (doc)

  • Flyer Announcing Contest (pdf)

  • Press Release Announcing Contest (pdf) (doc)

  • Click here to view the Cattle and Beef Handbook (speech topics must come from this handbook).

 

Contact Information:

Trish Dowton, Idaho Cattlewomen Council Ambassador Chairman

dowton3x@custertel.net or 208-876-4200

 

Idaho Cattlewomen Council

idahocattlewomen@gmail.com or 208-343-1615
 

National Beef Ambassador Program (NBAP):

  • For more information on the NBAP, click here.

  • Check out the national winners from 2005 and 2006!

"Here's a perfect recipe for the beef industry: Combine a bundle of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, then add a batch of intelligence and speaking ability.  Sprinkle with a desire to educate others and a bit of wonderlust.  What would you call it?  The "National Beef Ambassador Program" would be an ideal choice." 

Click here to read the remainder of this press release. 

The Idaho Beef Ambassador contest is conducted by the Idaho Cattlewomen Council and funded by Idaho Beef Producers with their $1-per-head beef checkoff through the Idaho Beef Council.

 

 

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