Beef Ambassador

2011 was a year that flew by. It seems like yesterday we were in Rapid City, SD, at the 2011 NBAP Contest competing for our chance to be a National Beef Ambassador. I can’t believe the places we as a team have traveled. Having the chance to travel around the country for a year and talk about beef, who wouldn’t want that experience. I am so sad to be done, but extremely excited for the 2012 team to experience the duties of a National Beef Ambassador.

To my team; Kristin, Austin, Jess and Maddy- Thank you for always being there to offer your individual skills and talents. You are all stunning agricultural advocates and are going to blaze an amazing path in this world. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to share the American beef story to consumers with then any of you! Kristin- You witty personality is always entertaining, especially your eastern accent. Your knowledge for this industry is second-to-none and I have learned so much from you, thank you. I would also like to thank you for your superb driving skills; and not killing Ruby, Maddy and I in PA! Austin- Thanks for being the man of the team and dealing with four women during all of our travels. Your uncanny ability to strike up a conversation with consumers is captivating. Thanks for all your political updates it was always fun to hear and debate with. Jess- Your bubbly personality is so much fun and captivating to everyone around you. You ability to reach out to all consumers and lour them in was always fun to take part of. Thank you for always sharing your California knowledge to all of us. Maddy- Being able to travel with each other was always a great time. Your passion for life and experiencing new things was always exciting. You certainly were the team member that was great with children, they always loved being able to interact with you and learn about your cows.

To the American National Cattlewomen; Thank you ladies. Your passion for this program and the youth of the beef industry is something that is truly admired. You are all great role models for us.

To the Cattlemen’s Beef Board; Thank you for believing in this program. The experience this past year gave me is something I will never be able to truly explain, and has shaped me as a young adult and future leader within this industry.

To all the State Beef Councils; Thank you for all that you did for us as a team, you are all great role models and we learned so much from you.

To all the American Beef Farmers and Ranchers; Thank you for being a part of this industry, it’s your job to feed and clothe the world today.

To the 2012 Team; Enjoy every minute of this experience and make sure to never overlook an opportunity to share your beef story, you are the future of this industry! “You are the change you wish to see in the world”

Thank you everyone for this year and offering me a chance to serve an industry,

I love so very much!

Bless the beautiful bovines,

Kelli