Missouri Junior Holstein Association

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING!

2012 Missouri State Holstein Convention

The annual meeting was well attended this year with 26 juniors signing the sign-in sheet. Our new slate of officers are:
President: Brittany Groves
Vice-President: Breezy Gardner
Secretary: Audrey McClellan
Historian: Lora Wright
Reporters: Lauren Whitehead
Katelyn McClellan
Ausstin & Blake Moreland
Missouri Holstein Princess: Brittany Groves
Missouri Holstein Miss: Audrey McClellan

Welcome by President Bailee Whitehead. Everyone was asked to sign in and guess the number of jellybeans in the large milk bottle. 26 juniors signed in.

In the absence of the secretary, Katie Wantland, our Vice President Brittany Groves, read the minutes of the 2011 meeting. They were read and approved by a motion by Breezy Gardner and 2nd by Karlin Peters. Motion passed.

Janice went over the finances. She reported we had $4678 in the bank and we were in much better financial shape than the previous year. She told that the I Bonds were worth $7210 and our CD is worth $1184. With our computer, camera and Grill we have total assets of $13,598.

Lora Wright made a motion to pay Janice the $500 stipend since we had regained some money from 2 years by selling calves in 2011. Blake Wright 2nd and motion passed.

Brad Groves volunteered a calf for the juniors to raffle this year. Brittany Groves and Bailee Whitehead will work together to get this done.

We talked about baskets and decided if State sale was held we would have the sale there. If no state sale we would get baskets together at annual meeting in 2013.

Another sheet was passed around and anyone interested in Dairy Bowl, Jeopardy, or Folding Displays was asked to sign up to try out for teams. The Groves family had made our banner the past two years and decided not to do another one. Lauren Whitehead volunteered to do our banner for national contest. It was reported that Sherri Peters did not want to be Dairy Bowl Coach again this year.

Talked about upcoming National Convention. We would have DJ’s at dances, and speakers are coming for Wednesday luncheon and maybe for banquet on Saturday. Everyone was reminded to come to convention and if they could not help at least make kids from other states welcome. The state junior committee had met the night before and recommended that we set a budget of $1000 to help with registration costs. It will be $50 per contest entered junior or if more than 20 enter we would divide the $1000 evenly between them.

Junior All-Mo points were discussed. Lora Wright made a motion to keep that system. 2nd Blake Wright. Motion Passed.

Futurity needs more junior participation and entries this year are due next week on Feb 1. Grant Groves made a motion to continue to pay all juniors entering an animal in futurity $25. Taylor Groves 2nd and motion passed.

Breezy Gardner made a motion to continue to support Cow Camp with our $100 donation. Grant Groves 2nd Motion passed.

Spring show dates are March 30-31 this year in Columbia and we will serve dinner.
The meeting was adjourned and a group photo was taken.

2012 National Applications and Entry Forms

The 2012 Junior Program Rules and Entry Forms will be online this year to help save paper and money. They include Junior Progressive Breeder, Junior Breeder of an Excellent, Multiple E Cow Award, 30,000 LB Cow Award, 150,000 LB Lifetime Milk Production Award, Prepared Public Speaking Contest, Scrapbook & Digital Scrapbook Contest, Folding Display Contest, and Banner Contest.

The 2012 National Award Forms will be due May 1!
Janice can send them to anyone who needs them or you can go to
http://www.holsteinusa.com/juniors and select Awards.

NATIONAL JUNIOR PROGRESSIVE BREEDER AWARD

NATIONAL JUNIOR 30,000lb COW AWARD

NATIONAL 150,000lb LIFETIME PRODUCTION AWARD

NATIONAL JUNIOR 200,000lb LIFETIME PRODUCTION AWARD

JUNIOR BREEDER OF AN EXCELLENT AWARD

JUNIOR BREEDER OF A MULTIPLE "E" COW

ANNOUNCING!!
Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Dates
Dairy Cow Camp Prepares Future Dairy Leaders
May 29-31, 2012
Host: Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO

Entry Deadline: April 15, 2011

The Committee has met and plans are underway for this year’s 4-H Dairy Cow Camp. Tuesday, May 29- Thursday, May 31 are this year’s dates set for our camp again at Robthom farm in Springfield, Mo.

For financial assistance contact your county 4-H agent.
Entry deadline is April 15, 2012 which should be available after March 1. Watch this spot for your applications online.

4-STATE INVITATIONAL DAIRY DAYS
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS

We invite dairy youth ages 5-19 to participate in an all-breed dairy show!
June 15 & 16

Friday - June 15th
Dairy Quiz Bowl
Dairy Skill-A-Thon
Dairy Judging
Silent Auction
Exhibitors Dinner
7th Annual Dairy Olympics
Ice Cream Social

Saturday - June 16th
Activities begin at 8:00 am
Pee Wee Showmanship (4 and under)
Cloverbud Showmanship
Jr. & Sr. Showmanship
4-H, FFA, & FCCLA Dairy Cattle Premium Show
Exhibitors Lunch

For more information contact Tim or Nikki Crawley at (479) 291-4552 or tlcrawley@centurytel.net

2012
March 1	DJM & YDJM Books Due
March 16	Entries due for MO Spring Show
March 30-31	Missouri Spring Show, Columbia
April 1	Dairy Jeopardy Entries Due
April 12	Southern National Jr Holstein Show, Stillwater, OK
April 15	Registration Deadline for Cow Camp 4-H Dairy members Ages 10-18 (as of 1-1-2012) are eligible.
May 1	National Forms due. National Junior Breeder and Production Awards Speech and Scrapbook entry forms
May 29-31	4-H Dairy Cow Camp Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO
June 15-16	4-State Invitation Dairy Days & Show Bentonville, AR Tim Crawley 479-291-4552
June 27 - 30	National Holstein Convention, SPRINGFIELD, MO!!

				2012 Junior Officer Team: Front: President, Brittany Groves; Vice-President, Breezy Gardner; Middle: Historian: Lora Wright; Reporter: Lauren Whitehead; Secretary: Audrey McClellan; Reporter: Katelyn McClellan; Back: Reporters: Austin & Blake Moreland Missouri Junior Holstein Association Officers Brittany Groves, Vice President 143 Barnett Rd, Billings, MO 65610 (417) 258-2384 grovess@mail.billings.k12.mo.us Breezy Gardner, Vice President 428 S. Republic St, Billings, MO 65610 (417) 689-7827 Country_girl_4_you07@yahoo.com Audrey McClellan, Secretary 3577 Co Rd 5360, Willow Springs, MO 65793 (417) 469-4279 jmcclellan@centurytel.net Austin & Blake Moreland, Co-Reporter 20901 E. 225th, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 887-2286 morelandm1@gmail.com Katelyn McClellan, Co-Reporter 3577 Co Rd 5360, Willow Springs, MO 65793 (417) 469-4279 jmcclellan@centurytel.net Lauren Whitehead, co-Reporter 5024 Long Hwy Y, Conway, MO 65632 (417) 268-7693 tanbarktrail@yahoo.com Lora Wright, Historian 3259 Jasmine Rd, Clever, MO 65631 (417) 743-2921 jwright@missouriholstein.com Janice Perry, State Advisor 7770 West Farm Road, 156 Republic, MO 65738 (417) 861-5958 perrydale@tahighspeed.com
	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 $2.00 per year per member. Click For Membership Form


	Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Jeopardy, and building a banner for National Convention. Judging at local, state and national levels. Showing at local, state and national shows Cow Camp




	State Spring Show Awards All-Missouri Junior Awards Distinguished Jr. Member Award Princess and Missouri Miss Spring Show Junior District Show Awards All-Missouri District Junior and Senior Member Awards Princess Scholarship Spring Classic Scholarship

FUND RAISERS:

We still have some Sweat-Shirts for sale at $15 each.

ACTIVITIES:

Jr. All-Missouri Points: Juniors voted to continue the point system. The points are as follows:
Spring Show — 10
District Show — 16
State Fair — 20 points
First junior animal exhibited by a junior in each open class receives full points, with following places decreasing by 2 points each. Again awards will be given per child instead of per class, and one award will be presented for partnership animals.
Jr. Membership Fees due March 15: Membership form on main page to print or in Pulsator newsletter. It is important for juniors also to get their state dues paid on time, with the correct address, phone number and email address. This is the information we utilize to contact you throughout the year regarding awards, programs, activities, etc. We do not want you to miss out on an event because we did not have your accurate information. State membership fees are due by March 15. If your household only has junior members (no adult membership) then you might want to consider adding a Mid-States Magazine subscription for $5. A great way to stay connected.

Call or E-Mail me any time if you have questions about
Missouri Junior Holstein activities.
My address is perrydale@tahighspeed.com.
My home address is:
7770 West Farm Road 156, Republic, Missouri 65738.
Sincerely,
Janice Perry 417-861-5958
State Junior Holstein Chairman


Princess & Parents Brittany Groves with proud parents Sheila & Todd Groves	Miss & Parents Audrey McClellan with proud parents Joe & Sylvia McClellan