Junior News

Iowa Junior Holstein Association News

IOWA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Trenton Hammerand, President • 563-876-3783 • 23334 Kidder Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Regan Demmer, Vice-President • 563-876-3120 • 6222 Sundown Rd, Peosta, IA 52068 Brooke Courtney, Secretary/Digital Historian • 563-387-0035 • 2564 Pole Line Road, Ridgeway, IA 52165 Naomi Scott, Treasurer • 563-920-4005 • 12402 R Ave, Westgate, IA 50681 Henry Hamlett, Reporter • 5319-634-3383 • 4113 H Ave, Aurora, IA 50607 Lane Domeyer, Reporter • 563-920-5873 • 2245 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223 Brenna Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brielle Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brynlee Volker • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674

JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Jeff & Tammy Hammerand • 563-580-3908 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 • 24heavenlee@gmail.com

Quiz Bowl Test

All Iowa juniors are invited to take the Quiz Bowl test to qualify for the quiz bowl teams or jeopardy that will represent Iowa at the 2022 National Convention. The test will be given on December 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the Iowa Junior Convention at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. In case of bad weather, the test will be given December 28th. Contact Jeff Hammerand by 11 a.m. on December 27th if you need to take the test later in the day. If you are unable to take the test at the convention, contact Jeff Hammerand at 563580-3908 (cell) or 24heavenlee@gmail.com.

Everyone will take the same test. The top four scores in the junior division (9 to 15 years as of January 1, 2022) and the top four scores in the senior division (16-21 and not over 21 on Jan. 1, 2022) will make up the quiz bowl teams. All other juniors taking the test are eligible for the jeopardy contest, which has three divisions: junior 9-13, intermediate 14-17 and senior 18-21.

Questions for the test will come from the following sources: 2021 and 2022 Holstein and Ayrshire Dairy Bowl questions, Holstein Dairy Jeopardy questions and 2021 Hoard’s Dairyman, Holstein Pulse and Holstein World are beneficial to review. Current news questions may also be asked on the test; check out the Holstein Association website to stay updated and review for the test as well. Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy questions can be found by going to www.holsteinfoundation.org.

State Junior Annual Meeting

The State Junior Annual Meeting will be held on December 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. All juniors are welcome to attend. We will be electing new officers and making plans for the new year.

National Junior Member Awards

Any junior members wishing to apply for National DJM or YDJM should update their books and submit a black and white copy to Jeff Hammerand postmarked by January 5, 2022. Members must have won the award on the state level to apply for the national award. Also all applicants must be state and national members.

State Junior Awards

Award applications are due postmarked January 5, 2022 for Iowa Holstein Young Distinguished Junior Member (for youth 9-15 years old as of January 1, 2022) and Iowa Holstein Distinguished Junior Member (16-20 years of age as of January 1, 2022). These awards will be presented at the Iowa Holstein Convention Banquet on February 25 at Empty Nest Winery near Waukon.

For the Iowa DJM and Young DJM Awards, junior members must use the national forms in applying for these awards. For the state competition submit a black and white copy of your DJM or Young DJM book. Visit www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/index.jsp to find the appropriate links for these award applications.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Hammerand. Completed applications should be submitted to Jeff Hammerand, 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045.

State Cow Awards Due February 1

Applications are now due on February 1 for the 25,000# Cow Award, 150,000# Cow Award, Star and Progressive Breeder Awards. These awards will be presented at the 2022 Iowa Holstein Convention. Application forms are available online at www.iowaholsteins. org.

Prepared Public Speaking Contest & National Junior Folding Display Contest

The details for the 2022 Prepared Public Speaking Contest and Folding Display Contest will be announced at a later date. These contests will be on the agenda at the state meeting on December 27.

Wisconsin Award Trip

An Awards Trip to Wisconsin is available to juniors at least 16 years of age. Participants selected will join Wisconsin award winners in visiting dairy herds in the state at the end of March or first part of April. To be considered for the trip, please write a one page story on why you would like to go on the Awards Trip. Previous trip participants are eligible to reapply. The deadline is postmarked January 5, 2022. Send your story to Jeff Hammerand, 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045.

Come have some fun with the Iowa Holstein Juniors!

13th Annual Iowa Junior Holstein Convention December 27-28* Comfort Inn, 527 16th Ave Southwest, Dyersville Decemeber 27 Registration from 10:00-10:45 AM Quiz Bowl Exam @ 11:00 AM » Fun Games & Activites « » Learn about National Convention « » Meet New People « » Movie Night « and much more!

Any junior member or enthusiast between the ages of 8 to 21 years old are welcome to attend. Cost is $25.00 per attendee which covers room, food and other favors; due with your registration.

For planning purposes, registration should be mailed by December 23 to Jeff Hammerand at 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 For a copy of the registration form, please visit www.iowaholstein.org or watch for it in the mail! Looking forward to seeing you there!

*The status of the convention will depend on the state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Please watch our Facebook page and website for the latest updates.

2021 National Convention Results

Congratulations

to all Juniors you participated in National Convention activities this summer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! We were well represented in the Quiz Bowl competitions.

Above is the Senior Quiz Bowl Team. Pictured L to R: Louis Hamlett, Regan Demmer, Trenton Hammerand and Brynlee Volker

Alia Domeyer, Naomi Scottt and Natalie Hamlett having fun at the photobooth during their time at Convention.

You’re looking at the 2021 National Holstein Convention’s 2nd Place Junior Quiz Bowl Team. They needed to win twice against New York in the finals. They won the first time, tied the second, and ended in a toss-up leaving New York to come out on top. Outstanding job and congratulations Juniors! Pictured from L to R: Alia Domeyer, Adam Scott, Ethan Palmer, Isaiah Hammerand, and Coach Amanda Engelken.