Wisconsin
Junior Poultry Association
Welcome to
Wisconsin Junior Poultry Association
WJPA was organized in 1996 as a part of the National APA-ABA Youth Program. The group has 50 active members and meets at various youth shows throughout Wisconsin.
Members enjoy opportunities in leadership, service, achievement, creativity and sociability.
Popular activities include Avian Quiz Bowl & Egg Preparation Demonstration Contest, High Point Exhibitor & Community Service Awards, Photo & Writing Contest, field trips, and working on national achievement levels.
Director
Mrs. Barbara Gromacki
Officers
President Emilia Beach
Vice President Jordan De Long
Secretary Kelsey Schoeppler
Treasurer Nathan Honeyager
Historians Benjamin & Kristin 
H.
H. Contact Information
Barbara Gromacki
27225 Ketterhagen Rd.
Burlington, WI 53105
262-534-6402
Birds of a feather, flock together.
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W.J.P.A.
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Congratulations to
Kristin H.
Kristin is the 4th youth in the nation to complete the
Poultry Master Level
in the
APA-ABA Youth Poultry A.C.E. Program.
She was honored at the 2009 APA National Show
in Belvidere, IL,
on September 12th.
For Wisconsin Youth who enjoy breeding & showing exhibition poultry
We hope you will visit this site frequently and get to know us better.
We look forward to your participation. Barbara Gromacki, Adult Advisor WJPA
Links
News Room is updated.
American Poultry Association:
American Bantam Association:
APA-ABA Youth Program:
University Of Wisconsin Madison Department Of Animal Science:www.ansci.wisc.edu
Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart: www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html
National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference:
1. Select a poultry breed or breeds and the variety that is right for us. 2. Gain all the knowledge about our breed or breeds & then about all poultry.3. Enjoy raising healthy birds, showing our birds & making new poultry friends. 4. Volunteer for poultry community services. 5. Thank our parents, mentors, the people who have donated money for the trophies & awards and the clubs hosting the shows. WJPA Members Accomplish
Website Sponsors
A pieced quilt titled
"Feather Your Nest"
is being auctioned off at the W.I.P.S,
Sunday, September 26, 2010
at Portage, WI
The quilt was sewn and donated proudly by Emilia Beach.
For more information and pictures see newsroom.
WJPA Show Coat Patches
will be on sale at
2010 WI poultry shows
Cost is still $6.50
Thank you
Kaylyn Lund for making this happen!
A Day on Campus
Tuesday, June 22, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
U.W. Madison Poultry Science Department
The State Game Farm
&
Mackenzie Environment Center
Wednesday, August 18, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Poynette, WI
Registration form for both field trips
Consent form for field trips
Two Great W.J.P.A. Field Trips
You Won't Want to Miss
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Registration Deadline August 5
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2nd Annual
W.J.P.A. Silent Auction
Fundraiser
Saturday, September 25, 2010,
at the WI International Poultry Show
located at the fairground in
Portage, WI
Order Your W.J.P.A. T-Shirt
Thank you Kaylyn Lund for promoting this project!
Thank you
Mrs. Gromacki
for organizing this educational and fun day.
A Friendly Reminder
Please send a thank you note to the individuals or club who donated the trophies and awards that you receive at poultry shows.
Also, volunteer to help setup and tear down the showroom. The club hosting the show will appreciate it.
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