Angus Youth Consultative Committee Expression of Interest
Angus Australia is now seeking expressions of interest for new members to join the Angus Youth Consultative Committee.
The Angus Youth Consultative Committee is seeking four Angus Australia members between the age of 18 and 35 who have a strong interest in developing the beef industry leaders of the future to join the committee.
The purpose of the Angus Youth Consultative Committee is to:
- Provide a forum for consultation between Angus Australia members, and the Angus Australia Board of Directors and Angus Youth Development Officer
- Communicate and represent the interests of Angus Youth members within Angus Australia and the broader beef industry.
- Provide ideas for youth focused educational and extension activities for consideration within the Angus Australia Marketing, Communications & Youth Operational Plan
- Provide opportunities for Angus Youth members to develop their leadership qualities and skills
- Provide a network among Angus Youth members, and between Angus Youth members and the wider beef industry
Background
Angus Australia conducts an industry leading youth education and development program to enhance the skills and involvement of Angus Youth members.
The Angus Youth program aims to:
- Enhance involvement and participation of youth members in the beef industry, and in particular in enterprises using Angus cattle and genetics
- Enhance the personal and professional development of youth members to increase competency, self-esteem, confidence, skills and knowledge
- Enhance youth member awareness regarding the application of key principles of cattle breeding and genetics
For a full terms of reference for the committee CLICK HERE (attached terms of reference)
Expressions of interest must be returned to Angus Australia by April 21st, 2020 by completing an online application form CLICK HERE
