Texas Junior Simmental/Simbrah Association

Mission Statement of the TJSSA

VISION
Developing future leaders of the beef industry through educational experiences and excellence.

MISSION
Build tomorrow's leaders by exposing members to a wide variety of educational, leadership, and career opportunities through experiences that include the practical application of knowledge and resources relative to the beef industry and specific to the Simmental and Simbrah breeds.

SHORT-TERM GOALS
1. Improve communication with members though a bi-annual newsletter, e-mail, and a website.
2. Establish a centrally located, permanent correspondence location, including a PO Box.
3. Increase membership.
4. Improve relations with the TSSA through regular correspondence and increased attendance at TSSA functions, including open shows, sales, and the annual TSSA convention.
5. Acquire corporate sponsors to assist with financial needs, including premium money and prizes.
6. Establish requirements and guidelines for junior directors, i.e. must beat least a freshman in order to serve as a junior director.
7. Enhance the knowledge and experience of the junior directors through activities at regular TJSSA functions and leadership retreats.
8. Develop an action plan to assist upcoming directors and advisors in leading the organization.

TJSSA Junior Board of Directors

It is the desire of the TJSSA Junior Board of Directors to develop long-term goals for the organization, including a program of activities, which will be a detailed plan of objectives and activities developed to ensure that the Texas Junior Simmental Simbrah Association meets the mission and goals of the organization and its members in the years to come. The plan will create a framework for the members to follow so everyone will know who, what, when, where, and how the activities of the organization will be carded out. The plan is to include: