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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING! |
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2021 Missouri State Holstein Convention
The Missouri Junior Holstein Annual meeting was called to order on Saturday,
February 10, 2024, at 10:07 A.M. at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in
Springfield, MO, by President Case Melzer. There were 5 adults and 17 members
present. |
New Jr Officers Secretary, Sammi Justice; President, Case Melzer; Reporters: Molly Melzer and Adeline Dickerson Historian: Kason Wilson |
Juniors attending state meeting |
ALL MISSOURI AWARDS |
Jr All-Missouri awards were handed
out Friday evening. Backpacks were the award this year. I think all the kids will really use these! |
Jr 3-Yr-Old Futurity Princess Amanda Brooks, Diesel Dixon receives his 2nd place Futurity award money, 1st place Monique Turner award sponsored by Ray Schooley of ABS, Miss Lexi Angelo. |
MISSOURI DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR AWARDS |
Missouri Distinguished Junior -Jr Division Brantley Keltner, Willow Springs - Winner |
MISSOURI PRINCESS & MISS AWARD |
2024 Missouri Holstein Miss Lexi Angelo, Springfield, MO |
2024 MO Holstein Princess Amanda Brooks, Mountain Grove, MO |
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Emma Parrigon, Stotts City Was the winning entrant in the annual Spring Classic Scholarship award. This scholarship is given annually to an individual who exhibits excellence, participation and enthusiasm in the dairy industry and the Missouri Holstein Assoc. Emma was not present to receive award. |
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Having Fun Adeline Dickerson and Mary Thomson are very competitive |
The Swing Mikala Angelo is focused |
Juniors participated in the cornhole tournament again. They are very competitive and always
have a great time. The youth had their own division with great
prizes sponsored by Doug & Judy Thomas and Ray Schooley. We had five youth teams competing in the
tournament.
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Junior Division Winners 3rd: Molly & David Melzer; 2nd: Dalison & Brady Hostetler; 1st: Lexi Angelo & Faith Ling |
Convention Photos |
Convention Report from Southern Junior Reporter |
On Friday February 9th, we had the silent auction to benefit breed associations, Jr.
members and Dairy judging team. We also had the awards banquet, during the awards banquet the
Holstein Princess and Miss were named, All Missouri awards and distinguished awards were
handed out. After the awards banquet we had the annual cornhole tournament. Everybody had
great fellowship and fun. Saturday morning breed meetings were held. We made plans for next
year and the National convention. By: Brantley Keltner, Willow Springs
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ANNOUNCING!! |
We are looking forward to Cow Camp in 2024. The Committee has
set the dates for the 2024 Cow Camp. |
Show Me Quality Assurance |
The University of Missouri
Food Safety curriculum, (Show Me Quality Assurance) will BE required in 2023 for
4-H members showing livestock at the Missouri State Fair.
Those attending Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp will be certified in Show-Me Quality Assurance. |
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MO ALL-BREEDS YOUTH HEIFER SHOW |
FOURTH YEAR: The Missouri Cow Camp committee is again hosting an All-Breeds Youth Heifer Show
on Saturday, May 25 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Freistatt, MO. |
Schedule of Events |
Friday, |
May 24 |
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2:30 pm |
Cattle May Arrive at Grounds |
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7:00 pm |
Tri-Tip meal and Ice Cream - Tickets on Entry form: $12 / person and $8 - 8 & under. Or purchase that evening. |
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8:00 pm |
Missouri Holstein Semen/Fun Auction |
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8:30 pm | MO Holstein Tag
Sale Closes. |
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Saturday, |
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7:00 am | All
cattle must be in place |
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10:00 am |
Heifer show begins with Spring Calves, Showmanship, Awards |
Click below to print Rules and Entry Information.
Show Information, Rules, Schedule and Heath Requirements |
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National Convention Teams and Competitions |
Yes, I know it seems early, but... |
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Missouri Junior Holstein Memorial Calf Essay |
Great opportunity to get a calf!
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Thanks to the generous donations from the Dick Little Memorial - along with other
memorial donations from Ed & SueAnn Steele, Tim Ewing, and Dick Veraguth the Missouri
Junior Holstein Associations
would like to offer our Missouri youth a unique opportunity. We will be offering
the “Dick Little Grant” which
is to be used towards the purchase of a Holstein dairy heifer in the Missouri State Heifer
Sale. The grant will be in the
amount of $1000. Youth will be selected by a panel of judges based on their
application and the essay they
provide. |
Judging Team - Seeking Sponsorships |
2nd Place Overall - Missouri Coach Karla Deaver, Molly Archer, Libby Shaver, Case Melzer, Logan Archer, Coach Ted Probert. |
The State 4-H Dairy Judging Program has once again landed at the top and qualified for a chance
to dairy judge in Europe in 2024! The team will be doing fundraisers in the next few months.
So, be sure to keep an eye out on how you can support them. |
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YOUTH DAIRY QUIZ BOWL INTEREST MEETING |
Chloe Collins, MU Extension Field Specialist in Dairy, will be leading an interest meeting on
March 25th at 6PM (in-person in Wright County or via Zoom) about the potential for a dairy
quiz bowl opportunity. Interested youth/families can rsvp for this interest meeting
at:
https://forms.gle/q3GDgZQNuaQwF6Qm7 or by using the QR Code on the attached image. |
Select Sires Internship Opportunities |
PLAIN CITY, Ohio - Select Sires Inc. has announced several different internship
opportunities at multiple locations |
American Agri-Women Foundation scholarships |
Various scholarships with differing deadlines |
American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women with more
than 50 state, commodity and agribusiness affiliate organizations, united to communicate with one another
and with other consumers to promote agriculture. AAW members have been advocating for agriculture since
1974 |
MID-WEST DAIRY SCHOLARSHIPS |
Don't miss this opportunity!
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Midwest Dairy offers four $750 scholarships to students who are from dairy farms or
currently employed on a dairy farm. Applicants must be considered or accepted as a
full-time student at an accredited college. Former recipients of the scholarship
may re-apply providing they remain eligible. Online applications must be
completed by March 31, 2024 and can be found
at
www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/.
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Dairy Shrine Scholarships |
All Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are only for U.S. students attending schools,
colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy or other agricultural
related fields. |
Scholarships to Support Agriculture’s Future |
Are you college bound next fall? Planning to attend graduate school to continue your education?
Applying for scholarships to assist in funding your efforts can be well worth the time put
into filling out the applications.
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Holstein Foundation Launched Career Resources |
BRATTLEBORO, Vt., July 24, 2019 – The Holstein Foundation launched career resources designed
to provide basic knowledge in a wide range of careers relating to the dairy industry. They are
ideal for use by all ages, from junior dairy project members or leaders seeking reference
materials. |
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March 25 | Youth Dairy Bowl Informational Meeting |
March 31 | Midwest Dairy Scholarship deadline midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/ |
April 1 | Calf Memorial Essay Application Deadline |
April 8-13 | Southern Spring National, Stillwater |
April 10 | Southern Nat'l Youth Judging Contest |
April 11 | Southern Nat'l Junior Show |
April 15 | Dairy Shrine Scholarships Deadline |
May 1 | Cow Camp Registration Deadline |
May 15 | MO All-Breeds Youth Show Entry Deadline |
May 20 | Summer Pulsator Deadline |
May 22-24 | MO Dairy Cow Camp, Freistatt |
May 22-24 | Missouri Heifer Tag Sale, Freistatt |
May 25 | Missouri All-Breeds Youth Show, Freistatt |
June 24-27 | National Holstein Convention, Salt Lake City |
July 1 | Youth Transfer deadline for State Fair |
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Missouri Junior Holstein Association Officers Sophia Geppert, Vice President Sammi Justice, Secretary Brantley Keltner, Southern Reporter Molly Melzer, WC Reporter Adeline Dickerson, NE Reporter Kason Wilson, Historian/Digital Scrapbook
Bailey Keltner, State Advisor
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This is a
statewide organization open to any boy or girl in Missouri under 21. It
promotes Registered Holsteins and has 172 members. Dues are $5.00 per year per member. Click For Membership Form |
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Call or E-Mail me any time if you have questions about Missouri Junior Holstein activities. My address is bskeltner@gmail.com. My home address is: 2981 State Route P, Willow Springs, MO 65793. Sincerely, Bailey Keltner 417-399-3098 State Junior Holstein Chairman |
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