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Historical CCYA
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s there were
several national leadership conferences held in various regions
of Canada. These conferences were a beginning. An interest
pursued by the youth of the breed who wanted to contribute
to its development in a big way. As the idea evolved, boards
and associations began supporting a continued format to encourage
and educate the youth.
The current format of the CCYA National Conference and Show
exploded on to the scene in 1993 with 80 participants converging
in Camrose, Alberta. At times the Conference and Show has
had more than 150 participants. While at the Conference and
Show, members participate in individual and team judging and
marketing, artwork and photography, team grooming and traditional
showmanship and conformation competitions.
The Conference and Show rotates across Canada, receiving a
warm welcome from breeders in the hosting provinces. Most
recently, the 2006 Conference and Show held in Portage la
Prairie, Manitoba, saw more than 94 Canadian youth participating.
Many families attend the conference annually as their summer
vacation, with youth members having fun and making memories
and friendships that last a lifetime.
Activities of the CCYA, once limited to the Conference and
Show, have seen an increase in opportunities. In 2000, that
the CCYA established a National Board of Directors, separate
from the Conference and Show Organizing Committee, to focus
on furthering the opportunities available to youth members.
Out of this have come the Genetics Program, Essay Contest,
Newsletter and recently updated website. The National Board
meets twice a year, at the Conference and Show and in December
at the Canadian Charolais Association offices, and holds conference
calls to ensure that the activities of the association are
running effectively. Furthermore, the CCYA is always looking
for and working on new initiatives to increase membership
and youth involvement while developing strong leadership and
industry skills.
The success of the activities aimed at Charolais youth can
be seen with participation of the second generation of youth
members in association initiatives, such as the Conference
and Show.
To view a documented history of the CCYA Conference and Show
please visit the following 
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