Iowa Junior Holstein Association News

JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Naomi Scott, President • 563-637-2386 • 12402 R. Ave, Westgate, IA 50681

Lane Domeyer, Vice-President • 563-920-5873 • 2245 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Ethan Palmer, Secretary • 563-568-7206 • 835 McCabe Dr., Waukon, IA 52172

Brynlee Volker, Treasurer • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674

Alia Domeyer, Reporter • 563-930-3876 • 2255 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Lily Holthous, Historian • 563-412-8556 • 101 Lincoln Court, West Union, IA, 50681

Hannah Scott, Historian • 563-920-4005 • 12402 R. Ave, Westgate, IA 50681

Alia Domeyer • Digital Historian • 563-930-3876 • 2255 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Madalynn Arnold• Digital Historian • 563-543-4540 • 280th Ave. Earlville, IA 52041

JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

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

National Junior Membership

The Junior Holstein Association has several programs that allow youth to receive recognition for the work they do in developing their Holstein cattle. The National Junior Membership applications can be downloaded at https://www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/membership.html. The fee for National Junior Membership is $20 and is a one-time fee for juniors from birth to age 21. For more information contact Kelli Dunklee at 1-800-952-5200, ext. 4124.

Junior Holstein Spring Meeting & Lunch Stand

Mark your calendars now to attend the next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. March 18th in the Stephen’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. This is the same day as the State Holstein Sale. The Iowa Juniors will be hosting the lunch styand. Please bring wrapped bars or cookies for the lunch stand on sale day. Juniors will also be hosting the lunch stand for the Shades of Excellence the following weekend in West Union on March 26th.

Public Speaking Contest

For those of you who are interested in the Public Speaking Contest, please let Jeff Hammerand know by March 18. There are three age divisions: Junior (9-13), Intermediate (14-17), and Senior (18-21) all as of January 1, 2023. Rules for the contest are available online on the junior page under contests at www.holsteinusa.com. Contact Jeff Hammerand at 563-580-3908 or email 24heavenlee@ gmail.com for more details.

National Cow Awards

In an effort to recognize more youth, Holstein Association USA Production/Breeder awards are automatically calculated. Juniors are no longer required to submit entries for these awards. Information regarding the various cow awards can be found at https://www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/jr_award.html

2023 Youth Dairy Classic

The 2023 Youth Dairy Classic will qulify for a JUNIOR National show this fall! Youth Classic will be held September 10th, 2023 at the Deleware Country Fairgrounds in Manchester, Iowa.

2022 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention

The 2022 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention was held December 27-28 at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. Approximately 40 juniors attended the convention.

The convention was kicked off with a knowledge test to see who would compete on the quiz bowl teams and in the jeopardy contest for the 2022 National Holstein Convention. The convention will be held in Sioux Falls, SD, with the theme being “Progress on the Plains”.

The meeting was held and new officers were elected as follows: President - Naomi Scott, Vice President - Lane Domeyer, Secretary – Ethan Palmer, Treasurer - Brynlee Volker, Reporter – Alia Domeyer, the afternoon was filled with fun ice breaker activities, games and pool time.

The juniors would like to thank the parents and adults that assisted with the convention! We look forward to next year’s Iowa Junior Holstein Convention. The next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting will be held at the State Sale on March 18th at 10:00 am at the West Union Fairgrounds. Hope to see you there!

Thank You to Our 2023 Heifer Raffle Sponsors!

We would like to thank our 2023 Heifer Raffle Sponsors for their generous support!

Kemin Nutrition Sevices

Farmers Union Cooperative

Trans Ova Genetics

Innovative Ag Services

Drive Embryo Services, LLC

ST Genetics

Syngenta

Hubbard Feeds

Select Sires Mid America

Dairy Consulting Services

Semex

Star Blends

Remember to purchase your ticket for a chance of 4 heifers or a $2,000 cash prize or several other prizes. More information on the raffle calves can be found on our Facebook Page. Iowa Holstein Association.

Iowa Holstein Futurity 2025 Have

Complete the Futurity Form in Excel available at www.iowaholsteins.org and email it to the Futurity secretary with appropriate fees by March 27, 2023. A pdf form will also be available online if you don’t have access to Excel. Eligible animals are those registered Holstein females born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. The initial fee is low to encourage you to enter several calves. You can always drop payment at subsequent deadlines.

Entries made last year for the 2023 and 2024 Futurities will need to be updated. The Futurity Secretary will mail your form to you. Simply make payments on those animals you wish to re-enter, crossing out any you wish to drop. These entries are also due March 27, 2023.

To be eligible for JUNIOR BRED AND OWNED awards for future Futurities your name must be listed on the animal's registration paper as the BREEDER. The Challenge during the next year, you are breeding your cows and heifers for calves that will be eligible for Futurities in 2026 and 2027.

Please address and send the form to Matt Henkes at : Iowa Holstein Futurity • Matt Henkes, Secretary 17061 165th St, Luana, IA 52156 • 563-880-8614 • henkesm91@gmail.com

Raffle Calf

1st Prize ~ Heifer Choice or $2000 Cash

2nd Prize ~ $1500 Cash

3rd Prize ~ $600 Select Sires Certificate & $600 Cash

4th Prize ~ $1,000 Cash

5th Prize ~ $500 Trans Ova Certificate & $500 Cash

6th Prize ~ $700 Cash

7th Prize ~ $250 Semex Certificate & $250 Cash

8th Prize ~ $500 Cash

9th Prize ~ $250 ST Genetics Certificate & $250 Cash

10th Prize ~ $400 Cash

The raffle will be held prior to the start of the 2020 Iowa Spring Sale on March 18th in West Union. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket.

For tickets, please contact Shellie Volker 319.269.0318 or Blake Courtney 563.387.7879