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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program celebrates graduates at CBIC

CYL graduates receive their certificates on stage at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Photo courtesy of B.C. P.hoto.

On August 16, 2022, the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program highlighted its impressive graduates as they crossed the stage to be recognized at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C.

This year’s group of graduating participants from the 2021-2022 CYL program year marks over 160 program graduates from across Canada since the program was established in 2010.

This year’s CYL graduates include:

· Amanda Miller (BC)

· Brock Larson (SK)

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Announces 2016 Mentorship Recipients

August 23, 2016

CYL News Release 8-23-16 CYL 2016 Mentorship Recipients (pdf)

Calgary, AB – The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program is pleased to announce its 2016 national mentorship recipients. The 16 recipients were selected following the final selection round at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), held in Calgary on August 9, 2016. A total of 23 semi-finalists vied for a spot in the national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA).

The 2016 CYL mentorship recipients are:

British Columbia: Ryan Scorgie – Kamloops
Alberta: Becky Tees – Cochrane, Grayden Kay – Lloydminster, Jessica Sperber – Rimbey, Jesse Williams – Hanna, Katie Songer – Sylvan Lake, Luke Marshall – Innisfail, Madeleine Knodel – Seven Persons, Mel Hermanson – Hussar, Nicole Viste – Hanna
Saskatchewan: Kylie McRae – Kisbey, Mona Howe – Leader, Roxanne Olynyk – Regina
Manitoba: Kristy-Layne Carr – Marchand, Wilco van Meijl – Brandon
Ontario: Jason Hurst – Guelph

The CYL Selections at CBIC brought [ ]

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders announce 2016 semifinalists

April 28, 2016

2016 CYL Semi Finalist Announcement (pdf)

Calgary, AB – The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), is pleased to announce the 24 semifinalists vying for 16 mentorship positions in the 2016 program year.

The semifinalists were selected from a pool of nearly 50 applicants. “We are thrilled to see another solid year of applicants to the CYL program,” says Jill Harvie, CCA Programs Manager. “CYL is now hitting its five-year milestone since inception and has grown into a well-established and comprehensive program. This year is particularly exciting as we are pleased to invite the 24 semifinalists to take in the new Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), August 9-11, where they will vie for the 16 mentorship positions. Best of luck to all!”

The 24 semifinalists were selected based on their online applications, which were evaluated by a panel of judges. The finalists [ ]

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2015 CYL Mentors are announced

The mentors for the 2015/16 CYL year have been selected thanks to our Mentor Selection Committee. For the full press release please click on the link below:

2015 CYL Mentor selection article

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CYL Announces 2015 Mentorship Recipients

3-30-2015-Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Announces 2015 Mentorship Recipients

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CYL Summer Tour in Southern Ontario

CYL headed to Southern Ontario in late August on a bus tour that included not only farm visits but a stop at McDonald’s Head Office in Toronto. To find out more about the tour visit CCA’s Action News publication at the link below:

CCA Action News

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2014 CYL Mentors Announced

Thanks to the 2014 CYL Mentor Selection Committee of Kim McConnell, Dennis Serhienko, Jack Hextall, Jessica Barrie, Rob Giguere and Jill Harvie for pairing the 16 CYLs with industry leaders in their area of interest. For more information read the update below:

2014 CYL Mentor selection article

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CYL Mentorship Recipients Announced

CYL News Release – 3-26-2014 CYL Announces 2014 Mentorship Recipients

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News Release – Cattlemen’s Young Leaders announce 2014 semi-finalists

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders announce 2014 semi-finalists

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Farms.com: McDonald’s, beef farmers answer questions about Canadian beef

Recently, CCA’s Programs Manager Jill Harvie sat down with Farms.com’s Amanda Broadhagen for an interview. Check out the link below  for the article on Farms.com that includes information on McDonald’s commitment to the CYL Program and Canadian beef.

 

http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/mcdonald-s-beef-farmers-answer-questions-about-canadian-beef-833.aspx

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