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AjPHA continued to move forward in 2012, with continued support and interaction with the regional clubs as well as the 4-H program. The sponsorship program for state 4-H shows was enhanced this year with additional money for clubs to host an event or awards for the youth at the state 4-H show. The 2011-2012 Presidential Service Project serving Saint Jude Children’s Hospital brought some much-needed funding for a great charity and fun for AjPHA members. The 2012 Club of the Year Award was taken home by the Arizona Junior Paint Horse Club who also received a $1,000 check sponsored by Carson Underwood. The Missouri Paint Horse Club came in a close second. The recipient of the Youth Member of the Year award and a $1000 scholarship was Kelsey Ritchie from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The 2012 Youth Leadership Conference took the youth to Grapevine, Texas, for some Texas-size fun and brainstorming. The kids were involved in meetings and decision-making along with a little bit of fun added in. The group made a huge effort to bring sportsmanship to the forefront by creating a Code of Conduct that was presented to the entire APHA Workshop membership. The Code of Conduct made its debut at the 2012 Youth World show and created a positive atmosphere for the youth. What a great year we have had, and are looking forward to continued growth and development in 2013.