More pictures from this past weekend’s California Cow Camp!

Novice Judging Winners: Bailey Allen 6th, Cort Rowley 3rd, Morgan Nunes tied 1st, Kylie Konyn 5th, Alexandria Lopes tied 1st, Raeanne VanTol 4th

Intermediate Judging Contest Winners: Tony Lopes 1st, Caitlin Lopes 2nd, Maddie Davis 5th, Brandon Almecia 3rd, Colleen Allen 4th

Senior Judging Contest Winners: Brook Parsons 1st, Regina Pozzi 3rd, Anton Fernandes 2nd, Katie Migliazzo 4th, Catie Kunde 5th

High Reasons Score (any age): Tony Lopes 2nd, Brooke Parsons 1st, Regina Pozzi 3rd, Emilie Strand 4th, Anton Fernandes 5th

Fun in the sun at Avila Beach.

Nothing beats a BBQ at the beach after a long day of judging!

Smores for everyone!

2010 Cow Camp Group Photo

California Junior Holstein Cow Camp is being held at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Thursday through Saturday this week, according to our field reporter and CA Holstein Association Office Manager Kate Chapman. “A huge thank you is extended to Dr. Stan Henderson and the folks at Cal Poly for their hospitality, and assistance with our events!”

A mock sale was held at the Cal Poly Dairy, with live animals, picks and embryos. Junior members acted as auctioneer, pedigree man, ringman, clerks, buyers and cattle prep.

The high seller at $15,000 was a Planet calf, pictured with buyers and sales staff.

Watch for pictures and results later today from the judging contest and beach bonfire!

Junior Dairy Bowl
1st – California
2nd – Minnesota

Senior Dairy Bowl
1st – Pennsylvania
2nd – Washington

Congratulations to these teams and the states they represented! Look for more information and results from the Junior Convention to come later today following the annual Junior Awards Luncheon.

One of the most honored positions juniors can hold in the Holstein Association is to be a member of JAC – the Junior Advisory Committee. This year, one of the candidates running for an open position is Tera Koebel of Three Oaks, Michigan.

With elections being held Tuesday, Tera has her campaigning in full swing, incorporating members of the Michigan delegation to wear “Tera” shirts and also handing out snack bags with Swedish fish. It all plays an important role in winning a position that she holds dear. “I’ve held lots of leadership positions in the past and I think being on JAC is a natural fit for my passions of breeding, showing and marketing Registered Holsteins,” says the determined youngest daughter of Terry and Jennie Koebel. “I want to bring new ideas to the table that enhance junior experiences. I’d like to create ways for juniors from different states to connect. I want to make/create opportunities for juniors to not only see and talk to others once a year, but to grow those friendships because these are the people who become your friends for life. Let’s plan more social activities. Let’s plan some ‘real world’ contests that make us work together. For instance, why don’t we have a powerpoint contest that has teams of juniors interviewing a farm that’s not in their state. Find out about different cow families and the people behind the breeding program. It would force us to step outside the box and not only work with other juniors, but meet people outside of our areas and learn how to put together our interviewing skills into a powerpoint to share with others. JAC is a great committe that provides leadership for juniors. But more importantly, the people that serve on JAC are role models for younger members. When you go through the programs and contests and you meet and learn from other juniors, it’s time to give back and keep the enthusiasm going. That’s what I’d like to do and accomplish if I get elected. It’s my turn to give back.”

Over 90 youth and chaperones attended the Penn State Dairy Cow Camp held alogt University Park from May 21-23. Penn State Dairy Science Club members and extension educators worked to provide excellent workshops, social events, and group activities. Junior workshops included calf nutrition, colostrum management, calf health, and rumen development. Senior workshops included reproductive biology, ultrasound technology, and calving management. Participants were assigned groups to develop a new soft ice cream flavor, creatively name and package it, and to film a 30-second commercial about their product. Guest speakers included Dr. Kevin Harvatine and Crystal Wasson, PA State Dairy Princess.

Campers checking colostrum quality

Dr. Bob VanSaun helps students learn how to deal with a difficult birth

Friday’s fun & games

Groups designing ice cream packages

Ice cream mixing

Dr. Mike O’Connor explains reproductive biology

Another successful Penn State Cow Camp comes to a close!

Our thanks to Dale Olver for the coverage and photos from this great event!

The Illinois Junior Holstein Association is auctioning off a signed baseball from Chicago Cubs outfielder, Alfonso Soriano. The proceeds will go to fund their trip to National Holstein Convention this June in Bloomington, Minnesota. The auction will be held at the Stephenson Sizzler Sale on Friday, May 7th.

Soriano currently ranks 8th in the National League for Home Runs and has had multiple All-Star game appearances and was the All-Star MVP in 2004.

Another item that will be auctioned off is a framed Bonnie Mohr print of “A Mother’s Love” donated by Tim Miller from Pfizer.

Bids or questions can be directed to:

Glen Meier 815-238-8540
Becky Meier 815-275-3297
Melissa Irwin 815-701-8089
Brian Olbrich 815-482-7426

Southern Spring National Junior Jersey Show
April 8, 2010
Stillwater, OK
Judge: Scott Culbertson, Pine Island, MN

Junior Champion: Erbaces Govenor Angelica, Connor Erbsen, Lanark IL
Reserve Junior champ: LC Suspect Miss America, Taylor and Erin Leach, Linwood KS

Reserve Senior Champion: Corleys Freedom Sue, Emily Boyer, Tuttle, OK
Senior Champion: On The Go Katrina, 1st Place Aged Cow, Katrina Watson, Decatur, TX

Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion: On The Go Ress K303, 1st place Sr 3 yr-old, Katrina Watson, Decatur, TX
Reserve Intermediate Champion: On The Go Ress Sunny, 1st Sr 2 yr-old, Katrina Watson, Decatur, TX

Southern National Spring National Junior Holstein Show April 8, 2010
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Judge: Scott Culbertson, Pine Island, MN
Showmanship Judge: Mike Wilson, Neosho, MO Number Shown: 81

Junior Champion: 1st Winter Yearling Heifer, Klassens Shane Debutante, Andy Klassen- Hillsboro, KS and Jabob Hahn-Glenwood, KS
Reserve Junior Champion: 2nd Winter Yearling Heifer, Whitaker Jasper Alise- ET, Justin & Renae Hieda- Hereford, TX
Best Bred & Owned Heifer: Spring Yearling Heifer, Hydeaway Aspen 350, Lynzi & Austin Hyde- La Mesa, NM

Intermediate Champion: 1st Sr. 3 Year Old MS Jach SS Ella Rae-Red ET, Nora Hackman, Marthasville, Missouri
Reserve Intermediate Champion: 1st Junior 3 Year Old Hoff-Hill Bos Peyton-TW, Adam Hoff,TX

Senior Champion: 1st Four year old, Lin Max Rman Rock Chock, Colton Buessing, Axtell, Kansas
ReserveSenior Champion: 1st 5 Year old cow, DestHaven SkyFame Jenna, London Jones, Hico, Texas

Grand Champion: 1st Four Year old, Lin Max Rman Rock Chock, Colton Buessing, Axtell, Kansas
Reserve Grand Champion: 1st 5 Year old cow, DestHaven SkyFame Jenna, London Jones, Hico, Texas

Best Bred & Owned: 1st Aged Cow, Miss-Long-Green Brass Fiska, Brittnay George, Balaurine City, Kansas

Junior and Reserve Junior Champion

Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion

GrandChampion & Reserve Grand Champion

Best Bred & Owned of the Southern Spring National Junior Holstein Show:

Best Bred & Owned Heifer

The Collinsworth Scholarship was awarded to Tyler Schafer, Kingfisher, OK.

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With each passing year, the Cowtown Show Calf Summit seems to grow in program depth, participation and enthusiasm! This year, 146 juniors and 50 adults showed up at Cowtown Holsteins, in Derby Line, VT, on April 1-2. From noon Friday through noon Saturday, the group listened to presentations on Health Care (by Dr. Rob Lynch), Public Relations (by Bonnie Burr) and Understanding Pedigrees (by Bob Fitzsimmons & Tim Abbott). They also attending break-out sessions that included many stations offering hands-on experience. Laurie Winkelman and Steve Carson worked with kids on selection; Abe Light and Peter Hawks taught about clipping; Callum McKinven spoke on showring savvy; Dr. Steve Wolfgang presented information about hoof care; Luke & Janette Johnson led a nutrition discussion; Karen Knutsen & Katy Johnson had an interactive advertising workshop; and Richard Landry & Callum McKinven worked with kids on showmanship. As if that wasn’t enough, Friday night’s activities included a pizza party and fun night (swimming, volleyball, basketball…) at the IROC Center. The Summit reaches out to kids with all levels of experience in the dairy industry who live primarily in New England. After teaching the advertising workshop, I can honestly say it was very inspiring to see the creativity and enthusiasm they all had when asked to design their own ads. They were eager to learn and anxious to get home and put some of their new knowledge to the test, especially when it came to getting their show calves ready for the summer. Doug, Richard & Cy Nelson and the whole Cowtown crew, were gracious hosts and the sales facility really works well for handling a group of that size. Hats off to the organizers and planners of such a fabulous event – Martha and Marion Seifert, Tim Abbott and Bob Fitzsimmons. It’s a “paying it forward” concept that is really working! Enjoy some of the scenes from the April 1-2 event.

Dr. Rob Lynch – Health Care

Callum McKinven – Showring Savvy

Laurie Winkelman – Selection

Peter Hawks – Clipping

Abe Light – Clipping

Steve Carson – Selection

Two of the Summit organizers, the mother-daughter duo of Martha and Marion Seifert.

The other two organizers of the Summit, Tim Abbott and Bob Fitzsimmons, are shown here giving a talk to the adults about how to select a show calf for their children.

Bonnie Burr – Public Relations

With 146 kids and 50 adults in attendance, the Cowtown Show Calf Summit was another great success this year!

Design “teams” participated in the interactive workshop on advertising, presented by yours truly and Katy Johnson!

Luke Johnson – Nutrition

Richard Landry – Showmanship

For more information on activities held in New England and news from the members, be sure to click on www.nesholsteins.com.

*Special Guest Blog* This upcoming June, the Minnesota Holstein Association will be hosting Holstein enthusiasts from across the country for the 2010 National Holstein Convention. After many years of planning and hard work, we invite you to enjoy Minnesota’s natural beauty in both Holstein black and white and living color June 26-29. In the upcoming months, look to the All Breeds Blog for further information regarding the convention and the Host State, posted by the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association Board of Directors. First up is an invitation and convention schedule from current MJHA Reporter, Elizabeth Olson.

Greetings from Minnesota!

I am so excited to invite you all to Minnesota this June as our state association adult and junior members host the 2010 National Holstein Convention. This year marks the 125th Anniversary of our national association AND the 100th Anniversary of Minnesota Holstein. A perfect time for us to showcase the people and Holsteins of our state. Now that we are just a few months away, I’d like to share with you a detailed run down of this year’s convention schedule . . .

Saturday, June 27 – The Distinguished Junior Member and National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization interviews will be conducted, along with the Dairy Jeopardy contest, and Prepared Public Speaking contest. New this year, Public Speaking participants will be video tapped while presenting with the hopes of earning the top prize paired with posting your speech on the Holstein USA website. Dairy Bowl teams, as well as anyone interested in partaking in the 1st Annual Dairy Knowledge Quiz contest, will take their written exam while advisors attend the coaches’ meeting. Opening night of entertainment includes Minnesotan mixers, state gift exchange, banner contest and a DJ to dance the night away!

Sunday, June 28 (Host Day) – Convention goers have two tour options – either down the Mississippi river to the South or heading out West. Option A is traveling South to gorgeous Lake City, MN while touring Spa-Ska Farm , enjoying a leisurely ride down the Mississippi River, and stopping by the National Eagle Center.The West option features four Holstein farms including Flower-Brook Holsteins, Glenmark Genetics/Bonnie Mohr Studio, Floralawn Holsteins, and Raylore Farm (that’s my family’s farm!). After the tours, both juniors and adults will reconvene at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for the Experience Minnesota Family Night for a delicious dinner and dancing to the Johnny Holm Band.

Monday, June 29th – Simultaneously during the Dairy Bowl contest, constant shuttles will be running from dusk till dawn for everyone interested in attending amusement and water park, Valleyfair. This destination boasts over 10 different extreme rollercoasters, over 30 specialty rides, and a one-year old water park. That evening, attendees will enjoy a top tier sale with a special Minnesota themed Fish Fry sale meal. Later on, Juniors will unwind at the Beach Bash Junior Dance.

Tuesday, June 29th – Starting bright and early, the Dairy Bowl Finals will commence followed by the National Junior Forum. Also, recognition to a variety of members will be announced at the Junior Luncheon. To cap off the fun filled week, juniors will have the chance to enjoy the Twin Cities at the brand new Target Field that host’s the Minnesota Twins major league baseball team!

Don’t forget that the dairy bar will be open daily, along with having daily shuttles to and from the Airport and Mall of America. Some 520 stores, 50 restaurants, underground aquarium, and theme park await you in America’s most popular shopping center.

Make plans now to ‘Get Hooked’ on Minnesota at the 2010 National Junior Holstein Convention in Bloomington, MN. Visit www.holsteinconvention2010.com for booking information, updates, registration and schedules.

Our junior members are anxiously awaiting our annual state convention which will be held this weekend, March 19 – 21, at the Holiday Inn in Owatonna, home to the Great Serengeti Indoor Water Park! Check back next week for a report and pictures from the convention as we continue to help you get to know us Minnesotans!

- Elizabeth