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2014 Heart of America Dairy Expo Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri Thursday, January 23, 2014 Noon
Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) Annual Meeting and Board Meeting (Bora Bora Ballroom) 1:00 p.m. Trade Show Setup through 5:30 (Grand Ballroom) 4:00 Missouri State Milk Board meeting (Bora Bora Ballroom) 5:00 Registration open (Grand Ballroom Lobby) 6:00 Grand Opening Trade Show Reception 7:30 Early Bird Seminar: “Dairy Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?”—Jim Mulhern, CEO, National Milk Producers Federation (Grand Ballroom) 8:30 Expo Recess
Friday, January 24, 2014
8:00 a.m. Registration open (Grand Ballroom Lobby) 8:00 Trade Show Opens, Coffee, Milk & Pastries, sponsored by Kraft Springfield, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Waikato Milking Systems (Grand Ballroom) 9:25 Expo Welcome-Larry Purdom, Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) President (Grand Ballroom) 9:30 “Troubleshooting Mycotoxin and Production Problems a the Farm Level” - Randy Asher, Animal Science Consulting sponsored by Alltech 10:10 “How to Take (More) Money to the Bank” producer panel; Moderator Joe Horner, University of Missouri, sponsored by Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council with Gerald Heatwole, McGaheysville, Virginia; Brian Rexing, Ft. Branch, Indiana and Rick Scheer, New Haven, Missouri 11:20 “Trace Mineral’s Role in Successful Dairy Production”, Dr. Dan Tracy, DVM MS, Technical Services Veterinarian, Multimin Noon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Agribusiness Association, Missouri Pork Association & Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council; “Milk and Dairy Products in a Healthy Diet: Myth and Reality”, Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University, sponsored by Central Life Sciences (Coco & Maui) 1:45 p.m. “Formulating Diets for a Moving Target - The Developing Rumen”, Dr. Jim Quigley, Technical and Research Manager, Calf & Heifer, Provimi North America, sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition and Vigortone (Grand Ballroom 2:30 President’s Ice Cream Social and Visit with Exhibitors sponsored by F&H Food Equipment Company, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Turner’s Special Supply (Grand Ballroom) PAGE 2
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Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Annual Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) Missouri Dairy Association 29th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session (Grand Ballroom MDA Annual Meeting Adjourns Missouri Holstein Association Committee Meetings (Coco &Maui) Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings (Sahara) Missouri Holstein Association dinner, sponsored by Select Sires Mid-America (Grand Ballroom) Missouri Holstein Association 2013 Cow of the Year, All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri Presentations MGBA Board Meeting (Sahara) Missouri State Holstein Convention Sale (Grand Ballroom) Missouri Holstein Juniors Pool Fun (Atrium)
Saturday, January 25, 2014
7:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in, Trade Show Open, (Grand Ballroom) Coffee, Milk & Pastries sponsored by FCS Financial, S&L Sales & Southwest Dairy Farmers 9:00 Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) (Sahara B) 9:00 Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 9:00 Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews (Sonoran) 10:00 Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting (Fiji Ballroom) 10:00 Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting (Grand Ballroom) 10:00 Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting (Sahara A) 10:30 Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting (Arabian) 11:00 Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) Noon Trade Show closes Luncheon Missouri Holstein Association Junior Awards, Scholarship & Crowning of Holstein Princess and Little Miss, sponsored by Quality Liquid Feeds and Association (Coco & Maui) 1:00 p.m. Missouri Holstein Annual Meeting Reconvene (if necessary, room TBA) 1:00 Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting (Fiji Ballroom)
Heart of America Dairy Expo Speakers Jim Mulhern joined the National Milk Producers Federation as Chief Operating Officer in January 2013. Mr. Mulhern was recently elected President and Chief Executive Officer of NMPF, effective January 1, 2014. He is a veteran agriculture and food policy strategist with over 30 years of experience working with Washington, DC legislators, regulators and the
media. This is a return engagement for Jim at NMPF. He previously directed the organization’s government affairs activities, and played a key role in shaping NMPF’s policy and communications strategy. Jim was instrumental in the dairy industry’s successful effort to establish the whole herd buyout (Dairy Termination Program) in the 1985 farm bill, and he led NMPF’s efforts on numerous other policy efforts including major drought relief legislation, brucellosis eradication funding, establishing an emergency food assistance program to dispose of dairy surpluses, food labeling and nutrition initiatives, and several trade-related measures Randy Asher is the owner of Veterinary Science Consulting, LLC, dba Animal Science Consulting Company which provides nutrition, health and management consulting for livestock producers, veterinarians, and corporations. Animal Science Consulting conducts research trials and seminars for corporations. The native Texan previously held positions as a Territory Manager for Cargill Animal Nutrition (beef and dairy) and as a Territory Manager for Vet Alliance. He is currently working on a PhD at South Dakota State University, Veterinary Science Department, Nutrition and Immunology. Dr. Dan Tracy is a 2001 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a doctorate of veterinary medicine as well as a masters in dairy production medicine. After graduation, Dr. Tracy worked as a large animal practitioner specializing in dairy production medicine and nutrition. During his career he has had the opportunity to serve small and large dairies
in VA, TX, KY, and TN. Currently he resides in Kentucky with his family and works as a technical service veterinary for Multimin USA. Dr. Adam Lock is an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. Originally from the United Kingdom, Dr. Lock received his PhD from the University of Nottingham and completed a post-doc at that institution as well as at Cornell University. He had research and teaching appointment at the University of Vermont for a few years before moving to his current research and extension position at Michigan State University. Dr. Lock has developed his expertise in ruminant nutrition and physiology, focusing on the effects of bioactive fatty acids. His specific research in dairy cow nutrition is on the formation of bioactive fatty acids in the rumen and their impact on animal production and human health. The impact of milk fat on human health, in particular the role of saturated and trans fatty acids are of special interest. He is recognized for his ability to communicate to many sectors, from dairy farmers to dietitians and was awarded the 2011 American Dairy Science Association Young Scientist Award, which recognizes outstanding research by a young dairy scientist during the first 10 years of their professional career. Dr. Jim Quigley is Technical and Research Manager for Provimi North America in Brookville, OH, a division of Cargill Animal Nutrition. Jim leads company activities related to calf and heifer nutrition and management, including research, technical support, product development, marketing, sales, regulatory and quality assurance. Jim’s work is responsible, with the input of other team members, to establish short and long term strategic direction related to the calf and heifer business. Prior to joining Provimi, Dr. Quigley was Vice President and Director of Calf Operations for APC, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa. APC manufactures feed ingredients and health products for animals, including pigs, calves, lambs, and foals. He was responsible for sales, marketing, research and technical activities for the Calf Operations group
WELCOME!
We are so glad you could join us for this event! The Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) would like to take this opportunity to remind you that MDA sponsored events are not and must not be viewed as an opportunity for those in attendance to illegally advance their respective companies’ competitive interests. Remember that those here that are your “friends” may also be your “competitors” in the eyes of the law. Careless or poorly worded conversations may signal wrongful conduct so please exercise extra caution and diligence by following these guidelines:
Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors pricing, price changes, price differentials, markups, discounts, allowance, credit terms, or related financial issues, or data that bear on price (e.g., costs, production capacity, inventories, sales). Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors changes production, capacity or inventories. Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors plans regarding production, distribution or marketing of particular products, including proposed territories or customers.
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2014 Heart of America Dairy Expo Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors
S&L Sales, LLC Alltech—Gold Sponsor Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives—Saturday luncheon Brownfield Network—Gold Sponsor Cargill Animal Nutrition and Vigortone—Gold Sponsor Central Life Sciences—Gold Sponsor FCS Financial—Saturday morning break & Program Printing F&H Food Equipment Company—Friday afternoon break Hiland Dairy Foods Company—Platinum Sponsor Kraft Springfield—Friday morning break MFA Inc.—Bronze Sponsor Midwest Dairy Association—Bronze Sponsor Missouri Agribusiness Association—Friday Luncheon Missouri Corn Growers Association--Signage Missouri Department of Conservation—Program Printing Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council—Silver Sponsor, Friday Luncheon and Producer Panel Missouri Pork Association—Bronze Sponsor Multimin USA Inc.—Gold Sponsor Mycogen Seeds—Program printing Progressive Dairyman—Gold Sponsor Purina Animal Nutrition LLC—Friday morning break Quality Liquid Feeds—Saturday Luncheon S&L Sales, LLC—Bronze Sponsor Southwest Dairy Farmers—milk for breaks Turner’s Special Supply—Friday afternoon break Waikato Milking Systems—Friday morning break, Program printing PAGE 4 PAGE 4
2014 Heart of America Dairy Expo Exhibitors ABS Global Accelerated Genetics Air & Water Solutions Alltech (double booth) Arentsen Farm Sales Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Bobcat of Springfield Brownfield Network Byron Seeds Cargill Animal Nutrition/Vigortone (double booth) Central Life Sciences (double booth) Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. FASTRACK (Owners Belinda & David Schapeler) Flory Dairy Equipment/DeLaval Hiland Dairy Foods Company (double booth) Hustler Equipment I.D.ology Industrial Technologies, Inc. Jerden Dairy Company Jim’s Motors Inc. Manure Systems Inc. MASBDA MFA Inc. Midwest Dairy Association Milk Specialties Miller Feed Service
Missouri Beef Cattle Industry Missouri Dairy Association Missouri Dairy Growth Council Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Farmers Care MQT Lab Services Monty’s Plant Food MU Extension & CAFNR Commercial Agriculture Multimin USA Inc. (double booth) Nutriad Paul Mueller Company Progressive Dairyman Purina Animal Nutrition Quality Liquid Feeds Roto-Mix/Larson Farm & Lawn Inc. Select Sires MidAmerica S&H Farm Supply S&L Sales SiloStop/Supacova Southwest Dairy Farmers Soy Best The Case Company USDA-Missouri Ag Statistics Service Z Tags
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The Missouri Dairy Growth Council Mission: “to grow a stronger and more viable Missouri dairy industry”
2013 Members:
Gold Level ($1,000 or more)
Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives FCS Financial F&H Food Equipment Company MFA, Inc. Missouri Dairy Association Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Soybean Program Opies Transport
Silver Level ($500.00 or more) Dairy Farmers of America Central Council Dairy Farmers of America Southeast Council MFA Oil Company Missouri Association of Realtors Missouri Corn Growers Association Missouri Dairy Products Association Missouri Farm Bureau
Bronze Level ($250.00 or more)
Alltech Missouri Fieldmen’s and Sanitarian’s Association Missouri State Milk Board
Individual ($100.00 or more) Gary L. Aggus
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Draft Minutes
Missouri Dairy Association 28th Annual Meeting Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center , Springfield, Missouri January 25, 2013
President Larry Purdom called the 28th annual meeting of the Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) to order at 3:15 p.m. in the Grande Ballroom of the Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri. The 27th annual meeting minutes of January 27, 2012 were presented. The minutes were approved as written. The annual financial report and audit were presented which showed a total income of $165,703.00, total expenses of $170,958.00 for a negative balance of $5,255.00, and a total liabilities and net worth of $137,284.00.00 as of December 31, 2012. It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report and the annual audit. Motion carried. Larry Purdom gave his president’s report and Dave Drennan gave his Executive Director’s report. The Gold Level Members of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council were recognized. There being no old business, the meeting turned to new business. David Melton presented the nominating committee report of District 2, Kevin Frankenbach; District 4, Kenny Lenz; District 6, David Hutsell and Ted Sheppard and District 8, Lloyd Gunter. It was moved and seconded to elect the uncontested directors by acclamation. Motion carried. An election by ballot was held for District 6. Sheppard was elected. The following MDA members were present and served as voting delegates during the Policy Development Session: District 1: Sean Cornelius, Hamilton and Richard Groves, Skidmore; MDA Director Larry Schmidt, Laredo District 2: John Schoen, Oak Ridge; MDA Director Kevin Frankenbach, Hannibal District 3: Paul Freund, Concordia and Jay Fogel, Peculiar; MDA Director Jay Moreland District 4: John Denbigh, Columbia and David Lenz, Bunceton; MDA Director Kenny Lenz District 5: Charles Buckner, Fair Grove and Ron Mabary, Preston; MDA Director Craig Westfall District 6: Wesley Lebahn, Mansfield and Rick Drake, Norwood; MDA Director David Hutsell District 7: Marilyn Calvin, Mount Vernon and Charles Fletcher, Purdy; MDA Director Larry Purdom, Purdy District 8: Bryan Cizek, Point Lookout and Tony Whitehead, Conway; MDA Director Lloyd Gunter, Conway At Large: Mark Chamberlin, Mora and James Melton, Mountain Grove; MDA Director David Melton, Mountain Grove At Large: Mark Freeman, Cabool and Norris Sloan, Mountain Grove At Large: Alberto Quinones, Mountain Grove; MDA Director Stacey McCallister A total of 30 voting delegates were seated. Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Federal Budget, Farm Bill, fiscal cliff and tax reform. The delegate body reviewed the current resolutions starting with State Issues. • Moved and seconded to “amend line 6 from “support” to read “oppose” the Unfair Milk Practices Act”. Tie vote. Moved and seconded to vote again by ballot. Motion carried. Vote by ballot carried. • Moved and seconded to destroy all ballots. Motion carried. • Moved and seconded to “strike line 81 and replace with “Support the efforts of Missouri Farmers Care”. Motion carried. • Moved and seconded “amend line 82 by changing “Dairy Forum” to “Heart of America Dairy Expo” ”. Motion carried. • Moved and seconded to “strike line 78”. Motion carried. Federal Issues: Operations and Marketing: • Moved and seconded to “amend line 97 by changing “soy-based to plant-based”. Motion defeated. • Federal Issues: Pubic Policy and Government Relations: • Moved and seconded to “amend line 163 and add the words “including any environmental tax” after the word “legislation”. Motion carried. • Moved and seconded to “Support the Dairy Security Act”. Motion carried. Commendations: • Moved and seconded to “amend line 186 with “commend Dr. Barry Steevens, Daryl Oldvader and Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson for their service and leadership to the Missouri dairy industry and other boards”. Motion carried. • Moved and seconded to approve the 2013 resolutions as presented. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m PAGE PAGE 9
2013 MDA RESOLUTIONS (ratified 1/25/13)
1. Mission Statement: The Missouri Dairy Association, an organization of dairy producers, is 2. committed to promote, protect and enhance the Missouri dairy industry by working to insure the 3. profitability of dairy producers. State Issues 4. Oppose regulations on volatile organic compounds, dust, noise, odor on Ag operations in Missouri. 1/26/07 5. Support voluntary country or state of origin labeling on fresh meat, dairy and other agricultural products. 2/07/03 6. Oppose the Missouri Unfair Milk Practices Act in its present form. 1/25/13 7. Support the regulation of agriculture being limited to state jurisdiction and we do not believe local 8. jurisdiction, such as county commissioners and county health ordinances should be allowed to regulate 9. agriculture. 10/22/97 10. Continue to oppose any regulations, environmental or health, that are stricter than 11. Federal regulations and educate County Commissioners. 1/25/08 12. Oppose any legislation or ballot issue that restricts or diminishes livestock production in the state of 13. Missouri, and support new initiatives concerning livestock security and Bio and Eco-terrorism, to: 14. Strengthen the penalties for anyone involved in livestock theft and terrorist activities 15. affecting the agricultural industry. Provide increased coordination of local, state, and federal officials 16. to more effectively monitor and respond to these threats. Give producers increased protections against false 17. and derogatory statements or ballot issues that would damage or endanger a producer’s livelihood, 18. product, property, or diminishes livestock production practices. 1/25/08 23. Support incentives for new and existing dairy producers in the Missouri 24. Department of Economic Development’s programs. 2/25/00 25. Oppose efforts to increase property taxes on agricultural land in Missouri. 1/29/10 26. Solicit political support for economic development assistance for dairy in Missouri. 9/17/00 MDA Board 28. Support all Agriculture related initiatives (crop or livestock) that will result 29. in economic development in Missouri be eligible for state tax credit programs. 2/07/03 31. Support and join “The Coalition to Preserve the Missouri River”. 6/15/00 MDA Board 32. Request DNR to develop a general permit which would cover small milk processing operations in Missouri. 3/23/00 MDA Board 34. Enhance the management knowledge of dairy farmers by focusing on new and 35 .innovative production practices and technologies. 2/25/00 36. Support management education opportunities at dairy meetings. 2/25/00 37. Support purpose and activities of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council, to formulate an action plan to build the 38. dairy industry in Missouri, utilize a broad coalition of stakeholders, provide the resources to implement the 39. plan, and gain the authority to proceed. 2/6/04 41. Support the concept of establishing a service to help match beginning .farmers with retiring farmers to 42. continue the family farm business. 2/23/01 43. Support the one tenth sales tax for Missouri parks and soils 1/28/11 45. The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program is providing valuable information for 46. agriculture and the Missouri dairy industry. We recommend increased funding and support of this valuable program. 1/27/06 49. Support the Missouri REC position on annexation. 1/28/05 50. Support establishing standards for acceptable levels of stray voltage. 2/01/02 51. Support policy which improves Missouri’s competitive advantage in retaining and attracting agriculture and 52. ag-related businesses and enhances Missouri’s position in the global marketplace. 2/01/02 54. Support retaining positions for state and regional dairy Extension specialists. 1/26/07 55. Support joining the new coalition of Missouri farm groups. 1/29/10 PAGE PAGE 10
56. Support state environmental rules and regulations must be based on sound scientific evidence and not put 57. into effect without a cost-benefit, economic- .impact study. The burden of proof shall be on the 58. governmental entity promulgating the rule or regulation to prove the rule or regulation is necessary to 59. prevent specific circumstances or conditions causing harm to human health or the environment. 2/01/02 62. Support MASBDA issuance of tax credits for individuals pursuing value added agriculture opportunities and 63. we feel livestock conversion of grain to milk and other food products should be regarded as value-added for funding. 1/27/06 65. Support the development of animal disease research facilities and diagnostic biosecurity level III capabilities 66. to help protect our livestock and support the efforts to increase diagnostic and animal disease research for 67. the protection of our livestock. 2/07/03 69. Support General Revenue funding of the state’s Johnes program. 1/26/07 70. Support Missouri’s current statues on the sale of raw milk and encourage the Missouri State Milk Board to 71. inspect facilities of producers who sell raw milk. 1/29/10 72. Support efforts to make voter passed referendum actions be of no negative budget impact to local or state 73. budgets. If such actions have an impact then the referendum shall include language detailing funding 74. details which shall also be passed by a vote of the people. 1/28/11 76. Support the continued annual review of the livestock stocking rate, by the Missouri State FSA Committee, in 77. determining payments on pasture loss. 1/27/12 78. Open 79. Support State Veterinarian’s efforts on controlling trichomoniasis in Missouri. 1/27/12 80. Oppose the consolidation of any more Farm Service Agency offices in Missouri. 1/27/12 81. Support the efforts of Missouri Farmers Care. 1/25/13 82. Support continuing the Heart of America Dairy Expo in Springfield. 1/25/13 Federal Issues: Operations and Marketing 83. Support the concept of eliminating the current Dairy Product Price Support Program and Milk Income Loss 84. Contract Program and using the available funds to create an actuarially sound and fiscally responsible 85. national margin insurance program. 1/28/11 86. We support a tiered, step down lowering, of the somatic cell count regulatory limit for Grade A milk from 87. 750,000 cells to 400,000 cells. 1/28/11 89. Encourage dairy farmer support of the Beef Checkoff Program. 2/25/00 90. Support labeling of reconstituted Class I milk. 2/1/02 91. Support the Federal Milk Marketing Order Program reform and tightening 92. pooling regulations. 1/28/11 93. Oppose voluntary participation in the sharing of higher use pool funds. 1/28/05 94. Support reducing or eliminating the make allowance on all dairy products 95. that receive a make allowance. 1/28/11 96. Support increasing minimum milk solids to current California standards. 1/28/11 97. Oppose the labeling of plant-based beverages as “milk”. 1/25/13 98. Oppose the use of imported dried milk proteins in cheese production. 2/1/02 101. Support further restrictions on the pooling of milk that cause a negative impact on 102. Class I utilization which generates lower prices paid to dairy farmers. 1/27/12 103. Actively oppose any change by USDA for the purchase prices of butter, .nonfat dry milk, and cheese under 104. the Milk Price Support Program if the .change results in lowering producer income. 2/01/02 106. Encourage USDA to aggressively find new markets for the inventories of dairy products. 1/26/07 108. Support the maximum utilization of the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). 1/26/07 109. Oppose supply management programs that would hinder the ability of existing dairies to expand or new 110. dairies to be constructed. 2/01/02
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111. Support modifications to the current Federal Milk Marketing Order structure and the 112. formulas and price classes used to compute milk prices to better reflect current market conditions. 1/29/10 114. Support changing the Federal Order System to pay on components for 5, 6 and 7. 1/25/08 115. Support the current dairy check off program and oppose a mandatory referendum. 2/07/03 117. Oppose the introduction of raw milk from Canada into the U.S. 2/07/03 118. Support correcting the “loop hole” in the U.S. tariff schedule for trade in 119. certain articles classified as milk protein concentrates (MPCs) and casein products. 2/07/03 121. Oppose a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand that allows more New Zealand dairy products to be imported into the U.S. 1/28/05 123. Support dairy trade with Cuba. 1/27/12 Federal Issues: Public Policy and Government Relations 124. Support tax laws that provide: fair and equitable treatment to farmers; inheritance taxes which allow 125. farmers to pass their business to family members; protection to farmers on the necessary tangible 126. components of a dairy operation; enhanced capital gains treatment on family farm assets; for .farmers to 127. use income averaging; and, a permanent 10% Investment Tax .Credit (ITC) targeted to equipment and livestock. 8/19/99 130. Support voluntary Johnes eradication with federal funding. 2/23/01 131. Oppose any attempt to eliminate any part of the current funding in the Farm Bill for Johnes eradication. 1/27/06 132. Support an increase in funding for Johnes Diseases. 1/27/06 134. Favor an accelerated national eradication program for brucellosis. We support a research program to 135. develop a better vaccine for both cattle and calves. We oppose reducing available funds from the state or 136. national eradication programs. We commend the Missouri Department of Agriculture for its efforts in 137. obtaining a Class free brucellosis rating for Missouri.. We encourage producers to voluntarily vaccinate. 1/27/06 140. Support voluntary national animal traceability. 1/28/11 141. Support the Electoral College process of electing our U.S. president and vice-president. 2/23/01 142. Oppose the EPA greenhouse tax proposal on all livestock. 1/30/09 143. Support increased funding for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program 144.(EQIP) part of the Farm Bill and maintain at least 60% of the funding in Missouri for the livestock industry. 2/07/03 146. We are concerned over the loss of approved modern technologies for dairy production and therefore feel 147. that dairymen should be compensated for this loss. 1/25/08 148. Oppose deceptive marketing and promotion and/or label claims pertaining to dairy .and other food products, without scientific proof 149. and testing, implying superiority when compared to other products not bearing such claims. 1/25/08 151. Support strict enforcement of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act. 152. Furthermore, we oppose any further restrictions on livestock marketing in Missouri that could adversely 153. impact marketing options for livestock producers. 154. Support Congressional authority on the CO2 decision and other environmental issues. 1/29/10 156. We appreciate the dairy producers who have participated to date in the Cooperatives Working Together 157. (CWT) program. Their efforts to produce a safe, wholesome, product at reasonable profit levels are to be 158. commended. We support 159.100% participation in the CWT working program. 1/30/09 160. We support alternative means to generate power. 1/27/12 161. We support the efforts of all groups in establishing additional nuclear energy in Missouri. 1/28/11 162. We oppose further regulation by EPA on coal burning plants. 1/27/12 163. Support the Vision and Mission of the American Farmers for the Advancement and Conservation of Technology (AFACT). 1/25/08 163A. Oppose Cap and Trade legislation including any environmental tax that would drive dairy production costs up now and in the future. 1/25/13 164. Support legislation to clarify that livestock production was not intended to be included in CERCLA or EPCA. 1/27/06 165. Oppose the removal of the word “navigable” from the Clean Water Restoration Act SB 787. 1/29/10 166. Support legislation that would indemnify dairy producers with aflatoxin in their milk if it is not marketable. 1/27/06 168. While we feel milk is safe and nutritious, we oppose marketing of milk from cloned cows and thus the necessity of using promotion 169. funds to combat consumer resistance to dairy products associated with milk from cloned dairy cattle. 1/30/09 PAGE 12 PAGE 12
170. Encourage the processors to be more aggressive in the introduction of milk vending machines and single serve enhanced containers. 1/26/07 172. Support the exclusion of dairy in the Southeast Asia Free Trade Agreement which 173. would allow unrestricted imports of dairy products from New Zealand. 1/29/10 174. Support the review of IRS tax exempt status of non profit groups who do lobbying. 1/29/10 175. Support the addition of heat index information with precipitation for the drought monitor for determining qualifications for the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and 177.pasture loss. 1/27/12 178. Support NRCS and Extension making the loss determination for NAP loss on pastures rather than hay policies. 1/27/12 180. Support a determination be made by on-farm adjusters for NAP consistent with other crops instead of basing the loss off of hay policies. 1/27/12 182. Oppose the U.S. Department of Labor’s attempts to restrict youth from working in the .agriculture industry. 1/27/12 184. Support the efforts by youth to gain agriculture employment opportunities and experiences. 1/27/12 186. Support the Dairy Security Act. 1/25/13 Commendations 187. Commend Dr. Barry Steevens, Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson and Daryl Oldvader for their service and leadership to the Missouri dairy industry and other boards. 1/25/13
Missouri Dairy Association Board of Directors Larry Purdom (Alice) President Route 2, Box 245 Purdy, MO 65734 417/442-3846 cell: 417/235-9650 fax: 417/442-7009 District 7 Director
Kenneth Lenz (Marian) Vice President 8101 Quarles Drive Bunceton, MO 65237 660/427-5362 cell: 660/621-3019 fax: 660/838-6632 malenz@iland.net District 4 Director
Kevin Frankenbach (Sue) Secretary 6207 County Road 258 Hannibal, MO 63401 573/221-6843 cell: 573/248-9309 klfrankenbach@hotmail.com District 2 Director
Larry Schmidt (Carolyn) Treasurer 216 Hwy JJ Laredo, MO 64652 660/286-2781 cell: 660/654-2156 mooocows@grm.net District 1 Director
Ted Sheppard (Barbara) 6600 Sheppard Dairy Road Cabool, Missouri 65689 417/926-5887 cell: 417/349-1236 ted@fidnet.com District 6 Director
Norris Sloan (Annette) Route 1, Box 92 Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711 417/948-2233 cell:417254-0256 Sloan.norris6@gmail.com At Large Director
Stacey McCallister (Ingrid) 8458 Hwy 38 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417/668-5504 cell: 417/259-1453 s31mccallister@hotmail.com At Large Director
Jay Moreland (Brenda) 21601 E. 227th Street Harrisonville, MO 64701 816/884-3697 cell: 816/258-3353 fax: 816/884-4598 moremom4@gmail.com District 3 Director
Lloyd Gunter (Jane) 1148 State Hwy WW Conway, MO 65632 417/589-6845 cell: 417/533-8009 fax: 417/589-2595 gfswiss@yahoo.com District 8 Director
David Melton (Becky) Route 1, Box 47-G Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417/948-2631 cell: 417/259-0395 fax: 417/926-4790 dm.1smp_mg@yahoo.com At Large Director
Craig Westfall 4671 Hwy H Halfway, MO 65663 417/445-2220 cell: 417/770-3350 District 5 Director
Arlen Schwinke (Kay) Director Emeritus Route 1, Box 228 Morrison, MO 65061 573/294-6203 cell 573/291-3263 arlenkay@dishmail.net
Ex-Officio Dr. Scott Poock University of Missouri A331 Clydesdale Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573/882-6359 office 660/882-3960 home cell: 573/808-3479 fax: 573/884-9139 Poocks@missouri.edu
Executive Director/Assistant Secretary Dave Drennan (Karen) 1954 Sumter Ridge Court Chesterfield, MO 63017 636/519-9300 office cell: 314/712-6565 fax: 636/519-1403 dairystl@aol.com
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Sponsored by Missouri Dairy Association, the Commercial Agriculture Program and University of Missouri Extension
February 24-28, 2014
9:30 a.m. Registration and visit exhibitors, Coffee, milk and pastries available, sponsored by the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Select Sires MidAmerica
10:00 a.m. Welcome
10:05 a.m. “Finding the next five pounds of milk”—Dr. Mike Hutjens sponsored by
10:45 a.m. “Message from Multimin USA”
11:15 a.m. “Cow Comfort and Cooling”—Dr. Joe Zulovich, University of Missouri
11:40 a.m. “MDA Update and Sponsor Recognition”—Dave Drennan, MDA
12:15 Lunch (*Bring along a sample of your TMR and UMC will evaluate)
1:15 p.m. “Insuring Against Drought”—Joe Horner, University of Missouri
2:00 p.m. “Bovine Healthcare: What’s different, what’s the same?”—Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
This is the official notice to all members of the Missouri Holstein Association that the annual membership meeting will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014, at The Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO, beginning at 10:00 AM, with President Eric Ling presiding.
National Holstein Convention
OFFICIAL NOTICE
June 25 -28, 2014 – Dubuque, Iowa
Annual Membership Meeting Missouri Holstein Association January 24 – 25, 2014 Ramada Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, Springfield, MO
Delegates Brad Groves & Jodi Wright
2014 DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast Central: Crystal Rademacher, president; Roy Parsons, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Eric Adkins, director. Northwest: Dallas Cornelius, president; Dan Hegeman, vice-president; Debby Cornelius, sec./treas.; Kirby Hanson, director. Southwest: Mike Wilson, president; Nelson Hostetler, vice-pres.; Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director. South Central: Tommy Schrivner, president; Justin Nelson, vice-president; Michelle Eilenstine, sec./treas.; Nancy Hamner, director. Southeast: John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, v.p.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Marvin Schoen, director. West Central: Jay Moreland, president; Matt Moreland, vice-president; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Ed Steele, director. 2014 STATE COMMITTEES Juniors: Shannon Kleiboecker, chm; Janice Perry, Ex Officio, Chris & Suzanne Lenz, Sherri Peters, Susan Brooks Sale: Jason Ewing, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Brad Groves, Larry Wright, Matt Day, James Penn Show: Larry Wright, chm; Michelle Eilenstine; Candy Durst, Mike Nelson Spring Show: John Denbigh, chair; Eric Adkins; Mike Hackman; Ed Steele Futurity: Becky Durst, chm; Justin Nelson, Eric Ling, Nancy Hamner Finance: Harlan Borman, chm; Roy Parsons, James Penn By-Laws: Alfred Brandt, chm, Jodi Wright, Michelle Eilenstine Awards Committee: Ray Schooley, chmn; John Underwood, Kate Geppert, Marianna Thompson, Nominating: Robert Perry, Chair; Barry Steevens, Tommy Scrivner Resolutions: Jay Moreland, chm. Ed Steele, Ed Wittorf
2013 Progressive Genetics Awards Cla-Cor Farm LLC Groves-View Dairy Wilson Martin Purina Animal Nutrition Center
Years Qualified 1 12 3 2
Average CTPI 1697 1711 1713 1674
2013 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards Years Qualified Groves-View Dairy 4 The College of the Ozarks 1
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1 Place 2nd Place & F&L Award 3rd Place 4th Place, Production 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place, 1st Junior 8th Place, 2nd Junior PAGE 18
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% Homebred 88.1 82.7
BAA 108.0 105.2
Milk 33,093 25,262
2013 Sho-Me Holstein Futurity ~ 3-Yr Olds
Toecky Anna-Lyss Sanchez VG 87 Toecky Timex GP 82 Ms Golden-Dream Riplee VG 85 Toecky Seduction VG 85 Gatton Lheros Medussa GP 82 Ram-Elle Durchan Jaylo-ET VG 88 J-Lean Kyle Stripes J-Lean Ely Rose
Fat 1356 885
Becky Durst, Huggins Becky Durst, Huggins Jeff Conrad, Willow Springs Tom Durst, Huggins Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway Michelle Eilenstine, Mtn. Grove Jessilyn McLean, Republic Jessilyn McLean, Republic
Protein 1015 739
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES For the Years Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 2013 INCOME 100th MO Anniversary History Book MFA Sires of Distinction Book 2012 National Convention 2012 Sale Commission Billed to Burton & Assoc. Membership Dues Interest Income Sho-Me Futurity and Fall Sale Sho-Me Futurity Field Day Junior Activities Convention Auction Spring Show Web Page Advertising
$1,810 702 0 0 6,800 558 2,875
39 books 20 books
2,875
Total Income EXPENSES Accounting Administrative and general 100th Anniversary History Book MFA Sires of Distinction Book Depreciation Expense District Membership reimbursement Field Day Junior activities Junior member dues Junior Advisor Stipend Management Fees 2012 National Convention Expenses Printing Scholarships, awards, and gifts Awards and gifts Jr. Awards Judging Team sponsorship Princess Scholarship Spring Classic Scholarship Cow Camp YDLI Sho-Me Futurity and Fall Sale Sho-Me Futurity Sho-Me Fall Sale Spring Show Subscriptions (Mid-States) Travel and Office Expense Travel Travel President Office & Phone Postage Web Site
2012 $8,629 1,966 231,957 9,156 7,712 671 3,100
209 books 59 books
3,100 250 5,698 1,388 2,295 350
400 6,715 2,462 1,410 450
$22,726
$274,628
$225 304 223 639 126 116 1,004 3,749 210 500 7,800 375 477 2,657
$225 247 27,667 1,899 126 162 470 2,709 222 1,000 8,200 182,106 594 1,681
842 65 500 250 400 300 300
816 65 500 0 0 300 1,825
1,825 0
1,640 1,650 (10)
2,486 1,012 2,673 1,706 0 688 279
2,369 809 3,800 1,963 536 894 407
1,070
1,010
Total Expenses
27,470
236,936
Change in net assets
(4,744)
37,692
Net assets, beginng of year Net assets, end of year
150,232 $
145,488
112,540 $
150,232 PAGE PAGE19 19
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the Years Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS
Cash Cash - Juniors Other receivables: 2012 Nat'l Sale Commission billed Burton & Assoc. Certificates of deposit Certificates of deposit - Juniors I Bonds - Juniors Total Current Assets
2013
2012
$52,856 10,435
$50,235 8,715 9,156 72,889 1,196 7,578 149,769
72,951 1,203 7,858 145,303
PREPAID ASSETS
-
0
Secretary Bond - '11 & '12 Total Prepaid Assets
95
0
FIXED ASSETS
Equipment - Junior Buzzers (Depreciated 2009) Equipment - Junior Camera (Depreciated 2010) Less: Accumulated depreciation for Buzzers, Jr Camera Equipment - Junior Food Grill (Depreciated and Disposed 2012) Equipment - Junior Computer Equipment - Adult Computer Less: Current Accumulated depreciation Total Fixed Assets
Total Assets
95
620 650 (1,270)
620 650 (1,270) 199 400 886 (1,117) 368
400 886 (1,101) 185
$145,488
$150,232
$0 0
$0 0
145,488
150,232
$145,488
$150,232
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES
Prepaid Membership Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS Total Liabilities and Net Assets
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION
100th ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOK Supporting Statements For the Years Ended November 30, 2012 and 2011 & Prior
2013
INCOME
History Books Shipping
Total Income EXPENSES
General storage Author Travel Expenses Layout Postage Printing Publicity Shipping Books Supplies
Total expenses Change in net assets PAGE 20
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39 Books
$1,677 133
2012 209 Books
$8,267 362
2011 & Prior 107 Books
$3,745 0
1,810
8,629
3,745
136 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 0
475 5,000 146 7,694 165 13,904 63 220 0
0 0 737 0 19 0 0 0 336
223
27,667
1,092
($19,038)
$2,653
$1,587
MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES ~ SUPPORTING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES For the Years Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 2013 INCOME I Bond Interest CD Interest Fundraisers Donated Calf Food Booth Junior Dues National Convention Other Donations: Silent Auction Cash Donations
3392 213
974 833
Total Income EXPENSES Activities National Convention Fundraising Expenses Food Booth Office supplies and postage Jr. Advisor Stipend Awards & Gifts Princess Jr & Res All-MO Other Awards & Gifts Penny War Donations Equipment Printing 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Depreciation Expense (Computer)
314
588 349 501 383
$280 $7 3,605 0 0 1,807
2012
1560 456
769 419
$368 $10 2,016 226 2,907 1,188
5,698
6,715
187 593 314
158 700 146
43 500 1,821
75 60 100 57
146
129 561 160 0
117 500 850
50 100 88
Total Expenses
3,748
2,709
Change in net assets
1,950
4,006
17,604
13,598
$19,554
$17,604
Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year
MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES - JUNIOR AWARDS Supporting Statements Of Activities For the Years Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 INCOME Penny War Donations Junior Dues
2013
2012
$383 0
$0 226
$383
$226
EXPENSES Distinguished Junior Highfill Award Jr & Res. All-Missouri Jr. Futurity Award Kay Bacon Memorial Spring Show Prizes Penny War Donations Princess
300 50 349 25 57 70 383 588
169 25 601 50 25 15 0 129
Total Expenses
1,821
1,015
($1,438)
($789)
Total Income
Change in net assets
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MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION JUNIOR ACTIVITIES STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION November 30, 2013 and 2012 CURRENT ASSETS Cash Certificates of Deposit I-Bonds
ASSETS
Total Current Assets
2013 $10,435 1,203 7,858
$8,715 1,196 7,578
19,496
17,489
0
0
0
0
PREPAID ASSETS Prepaid Assets Total Prepaid Assets FIXED ASSETS Equipment - Laptop Computer Less: Accumulated depreciation Equipment - Grill (Depreciated and Disposed 2012) Equipment - Junior Buzzers (Depreciated 2009) Equipment - Junior Camera (Depreciated 2010) Less: Depreciation for Fully Depreciated Items Total Fixed Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Total Liabilities and net assets
2012
400 (342) 0 620 650 (1,270)
400 (285) 199 620 650 (1,469)
58
115
$19,554
$17,604
$0
$0
19,554
17,604
$19,554
$17,604
MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION JUNIOR ACTIVITIES - FOOD BOOTH
Supporting Statements of Activities ~ For the Years Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012
2013 INCOME Spring Show food booth Other food booth's (FieldDay'12) Total Income EXPENSES Spring Show Other food booth's (FieldDay'12) Total Expenses Change in net assets
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2012
$213 0
$156 300
213
456
314 0
58 89
314
147
($101)
$310
2013 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS
Spring Heifer Calf AM Robthom Crimson Lily-ET RAM Mik-Nels Goldsun Amy JAM Mik-Nels Goldsun Amy RJAM Whitehead Atlantic Coast
Janice Ling Steven Nelson Steven Nelson B, L, T Whitehead
Senior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Toecky Gabor Jezebel RAM HBD Jons Braxton Inka-ET JAM HBD Jons Braxton Inka-ET RJAM St Jacobs Aftrshck Amelia-ET
Tom Durst B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead Steven Nelson
Winter Heifer Calf AM Robthom Marieta Hero RAM Ram-Elle Absolute Abby-Red JAM Whitehead Brokaw Anonymous RJAM Golden-Dream Blis Madalyn
Janice Ling Michelle Eilenstine B, L, T Whitehead Dalton Smith
Junior 3 Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Blaine Excellency RAM J-Lean Kyle Stripes JAM J-Lean Kyle Stripes RJAM J-L-Kel Land Dot 434
Janice Ling Jessilyn McLean Jessilyn McLean Katie Wantland
Fall Heifer Calf AM Robthom Mistrey Braxton RAM Mik-Nels Domino Karen JAM Mik-Nels Domino Karen RJAM McClellan Timber Annabelle
Eric Ling Steven Nelson Steven Nelson Dalton Smith
Senior 3 Year-Old Cow AM U-Wing Destry Tatum RAM Klassens Pronto Mandy-ET JAM Klassens Pronto Mandy-ET RJAM Whitehead Astro Coco
Jason Ewing B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead
Summer Yearling Heifer AM Mik-Nels Goldsun Dimples RAM Golden-Dream Joe Jordy JAM Mik-Nels Goldsun Dimples RJAM J-Lean Platte Ducky-Red
Steven Nelson Dalton Smith Steven Nelson Dustin Luttrell
4 Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Lola Lou RAM Fieldstone Silver Satin-ET JAM RJAM
Spring Yearling Heifer AM Parvenu Blizzard Barbie RAM Whitehead Next Aftershock JAM Whitehead Next Aftershock RJAM J-Lean Zenith Shay
Ling & Dickerhoff B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead Kristen Luttrell
5 Year-Old Cow AM U-Wing Roy Taryn RAM Roslem Gibson Marcy JAM Indies View Lulu Jasper RJAM Roslem Gibson Marcy
Winter Yearling Heifer AM Robthom Usoa Blizzard RAM Whitehead Braxton Venzuel JAM Whitehead Braxton Venzuel RJAM Rockwin Reality Lisa
Janice Ling B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead Katelyn McClellan
Aged Cow AM RAM JAM RJAM
Fall Yearling Heifer AM U-Mo Pronto Amelia RAM Toecky Burning Glow JAM Whitehead Baltimore Lingo RJAM M-M-T-Ley Ernie Autumn
University of MO Becky Durst Bailee Whitehead Meagan Ley
Junior Best 3 Females AM Robthom Farm RAM Whitehead JAM B, L, T Whitehead RJAM Thomas Ley
Hackett Dundee Babs Mi-Wil S Fame JJ
150,000 lb. Cow Class AM Mi-Wil Silver Miranda RAM Robthom Carolina Boss-ET
Kelsey Ling Janice Ling
Jason Ewing Grace Hilgenberg Bailee Whitehead Grace Hilgenberg Ling &, Dickerhoff Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson Janice Ling
Produce-Of-Dam AM Robthom RAM Toecky Daughter-Dam AM Kristen Luttrell RAM Janice Ling & Tyler Dickerhoff JAM Kristen Luttrell
Dry Aged Cow AM Viethsons Outside Sheryl JAM Viethsons Outside Sheryl
K, E, L Wantland K, E, L Wantland
Dry 3 & 4 Year-Old Cow AM Toecky Sensation Jafar RAM J-Lean Sam Casey JAM J-Lean Sam Casey
Tom Durst Kristin Luttrell Kristin Luttrell
Junior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Ram-Elle Hawk Vienna RAM Mik-Nels Domino Ciara JAM Mik-Nels Domino Ciara RJAM Ram-Elle Force Allison
Michelle Eilenstine Steven Nelson Steven Nelson K, E, L, Wantland
Best 3 Females AM Robthom Farm RAM K, E, L Wantland JAM K, E, L Wantland Breeders Herd AM Robthom Farm RAM Kristen Luttrell JAM Kristen Luttrell RJAM Dustin Luttrell
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2012 Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Blitz Lassie Paul Selken Memorial Herdmanship Award 2013 (State Fair): Robthom Farm National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2013
Junior Dairy Bowl Team 2013: Lora and Blake Wright, Verona, Taylor and Kiera Groves, Billings, Coaches, Brad and Gail Groves, Billings National Folding Display Contest 2013: Dalton Smith, Rolla; Samantha Calton, Conway; Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs; Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs; Bailee Whitehead, Conway; Lauren Whitehead, Conway National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2013-Junior: Charlie Brooks, Mtn. Grove and Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2013-Senior: Bailee Whitehead, Conway and Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs National Banner Contest 2013: Brittany Groves, Billings and Breezy Gardner, Billings National Digital Scrapbook Contest 2013: 1st Place - Lora Wright, Verona Prepared Public Speaking 2013: Jr. Division: 1st Place: Lora Wright, Verona – Robotic Milking Systems, Is this the Wave of the Future?; Taylor Groves, Billings – What it Takes to Host a National Convention Prepared Public Speaking 2013: Intermediate Division: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs- Milk, Got It? (Milk in Schools) Penny Wars: Missouri – 1st Place
Missouri State Junior Awards 2013
Spring Classic Scholarship 2013: Nancy Jackson, New Cambria Missouri Holstein Princess 2013: Bailee Whitehead, Conway Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2013: Lauren Whitehead, Conway Distinguished Junior 2012-Jr Division: Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs Distinguished Junior 2012-Sr Division: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs Kay Bacon Memorial Award (12th): Bailee Whitehead, Conway, Whitehead Baltimore Lingo, Jr Grand Champ 4-H/FFA State Fair Mark Highfill Memorial Award (9th): Grace Hilgenberg, Neosho, Roslem Gibson Marcy, Grand Champ 4-H/FFA State Fair
2013 Membership Report
Northeast District Northwest District South Central District Southeast District Southwest District West Central District TOTAL
2013
2012
34 6 31 7 75 21 174
41 7 39 7 89 23 206
2011
2010
2009
35 8 39 7 96 23 208
45 12 43 6 93 26 225
42 13 45 6 92 24 222
2013 Missouri Holstein Budget
INCOME Membership $7,500 Interest 671 Fall Sale 0 Futurity 0 Field Day 400 Spring Show 1410 Spring Calf Sale 0 Web Page Advertising 450 Know What You Buy Sale 0 Convention Auction 2462 Total $12,893
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EXPENSES Management & Jr. Advisor Travel & Office Accounting Mid-States Subscriptions Scholarships, awards, gifts Fall Sale and Futurity Field Day Spring Show & Calf Sale History Book Website Admin, Ins, District dues Printing and Postage Jr Advisor
Total
$7,800 2,857 225 809 2,331 0 470 2,369 0 1,000 384 1000 500 $19,745
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING Saturday, January 26, 2013, Springfield, MO President, Al Brandt calls the meeting to order at 10:50 am. Approximately 50 members & guests present. Tommy Scrivner moved and John Schoen 2nd to accept 2012 minutes. Motion passes. DISTRICT, STATE & NATIONAL REPORTS Jodi Wright reviewed financial statements. Approved as presented. Northwest: Tim Ewing reported for Dallas Cornelius: NW District Show: Amy Bunse had Grand and Reserve Holstein, There were 4 in attendance at the district meeting, Dallas and Debby Cornelius have reorganized with a former employee to form Cla-Cor Holsteins. Southwest: Mike Wilson reported that the 2012 SW district show held in conjunction with the state fair due to the National Convention. Robthom Jiana Outside was the 2011 Cow of the Year winner. The National Convention, Field Day & Futurity were also held in the district. West Central: Jay Moreland reported district show held at Butler had great attendance. The date for 2013 is July 20. South Central: Tommy Scrivner reported that they had a great district show with the Tri-County fair. The 2013 date is June 15. Southeast: John Schoen reported they have great attendance at their district meeting and are looking into a district show of some kind. Northeast Central: Roy Parsons reported the district show was held with Spring Show. State Fair: Kate G. reports that the Holstein show will be Aug 16th. MDA is giving $500 back to the fair for premiums. Mid-West Dairy (Ice cream shop) gives $1000 towards the youth show and the youth t-shirts. They have reduced the late entry fees. Top five judges are: Brian Beneke, Stanley Chupp, Jake Hushon, Allen Paulson, and Eric Topp. The additional money donated/raised for the youth show changes every year. What is received is split among classes and champions by Kate. Field Representative: Tim Ewing gave the field representative report. The regional meeting has been moved to OK in April and there is new ‘Holstein 101’ information on website. Dairy Hall: Awards given February 8th, Columbia. Awards are as follows: Dairy Leader- Zane Akins, Past Executive Secretary Holstein USA; Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder- Jim and Zack Lesmeister, Jersey Breeders, Montrose, MO; Meritorious Service-Dr. John Underwood, Dairy Historian, Sparta; Pioneer Leader – Mary Thompson, J. C. Penney, Jr. and A. C. Ragsdale. Dairy hall has website: modairyhallofhonors.com. Plan to have a wall in the Gerken Dairy Center at state fair honoring winners. University Extension: Barry Steevens reported that there is no Dairy Specialist in Columbia. Ted Probert has a bigger area. There is a new Animal Science chairperson, which is working towards getting the position filled. Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley spoke on behalf of the National Dairy Shrine. Encouraged everyone who isn’t a member to pay $50 lifetime member fee that funds scholarships for young people. Also need to nominate more people from MO for awards. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Financials: Jodi Wright reported on the state of the association and explained printed financials. No questions. John Schoen moved and Eric Adkins 2nd to approve financial report. Passes. Spring Show: John Denbigh reported Spring Show dates are Wednesday, March 27 – Friday, March 29 (Easter weekend). Show will be at 10 AM. Judge Selections: Kenneth Hall, Rick King, Curtis Day. Committee recommends fees stay the same. Straw will be available for $3.50/bale. No calf sale this year. Clinton County sale purchases (and other timely sales) still offered a non-late fee. Matt Day moves to amend fee schedule to: Regular Entry=$25; Late Entry=$35; Class Sponsor=$50. Eric Ling 2nd. Motion passes. A member would like to add to the judges list – Aaron Heinsman, IL. Show: Larry Wright stated the committee was recommending (2-1) a one day All-MO Show at State Fair. Have a photographer at state fair. 2012 winners were announced at district meetings. Recommend using the list of judges hat Holstein USA has compiled. If go back to point, then throw back in National show points. Jason Ewing moves to follow Holstein USA rules regarding the new production class, moving from 125,000 lb cow to 150,000 lb cow classes for all state shows. Matt Day 2nd. Passes unanimously. Mike Nelson moves & Matt Day 2nd to follow point system and add bonus national points as follows: State Fair=20; Spring Show=15; District show=10; National show: Top half placing = 8 points, Bottom half placing = 4 points (unsure if they decrease by two). Odd number in class goes in bottom half. Motion passes (not unanimous). Awards: Ray Schooley reported on the scope and responsibility of the Awards committee. They recommend the following committee guidelines be established. The committee established guidelines and a list of responsibilities for the committee. They also determined criteria for the nomination of members for the MHA Distinguished Service Award and newly formed MHA Master Breeder Award. The Committee wants to stress the importance of members submitting nominations for the various awards offered by National Dairy Shrine, Holstein Association USA, Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors and our own Association. Members are encouraged to consider who in our membership merits recognition and make the required nominations. Members of our committee will offer assistance in obtaining the necessary nomination forms and offer suggestions for how to submit them. Sale: Mike Wilson reported that the sale committee proposes to host a 25 head video sale at the 2014 State Convention. There will be continuous playing of the video throughout the conference, and an hour will be set aside during the convention to auction the cattle. This type of sale eliminates the fitting cost. Illinois recently hosted one of these sales and it was successful. Missouri would leave the commission at 15% for now. Illinois put a cap on commission. Commission would only be charged on a sale of 6K or less, no commission above that. The sale committee is the sales force that will donate time therefore making this a profitable sale if the membership consigns and purchases in supporting the sale. It was moved and seconded to accept the sale committee’s recommendation. Passed unanimously. Futurity: Becky Durst reported that there is nowhere to hold the 2013 Futurity. Discussed the possibility of moving back to state fair as in years past. College of the Ozarks and Robthom farm both volunteered to host at their facilities. Could also have a picnic with the show or with field day. A straw vote was taken if people preferred returning to the state fair or keeping futurity a standalone event. The consensus was to keep as a separate event. Kate Geppert moves and Michelle Eilenstine second that the final location determination be referred back to the committee. Passes. A question arose about the 11th free entry. This policy was abolished in 2004. National Conv: Barry gave a National Convention summary. He congratulated and thanked everyone for anything they did in helping with the convention. Juniors: Breezy Gardner gave Jr report. Had a good year with calf sales/raffle and basket sales to make up for the past couple of years. Thank you. Groves dairy offered to donate the next calf. Missouri will try to defend their win in the ‘Penny War’ competition. The jrs decided on what National contests
everyone wanted to participate in. The juniors are going to set aside $1000 of their money for National Convention registration help. It will be a maximum of $50 each individual or divided among those who attend. Jr. points remain the same for the Jr All-MO. The jrs are going to donate to cow camp and encourage participation in Futurity. New officers: President, Breezy Gardner; Vice-Pres, Kristin Luttrell; Sec, Lora Wright; Co-Reporters, Sophia Geppert & Dalton Smith; Historian: Lora Wright. OLD BUSINESS: National Convention Sale Receivables: Larry reported that he received a letter from Dallas this morning about the amount that remains to be collected on the sale. Barry Steevens spoke with Dallas Burton yesterday. There was much lively discussion regarding the non-payment of the sale manager to the state. Felt that the sale committee should handle the matter. Matt Day moved and Mike Wilson seconded that Barry Steevens talks with Dallas Burton and they formulate a business plan in 30 days to receive the money. Motion passes. State Financial Audit: The association will have an audit performed on the financials following convention. National Convention Host Day Meal: The National Convention committee agreed to pay $2000 as a one-lump sum for feeding over 200 extra people at the Host Day during National Convention. This money will be used as a dairy scholarship. NEW BUSINESS: Field Day: Will either have at Rick Scheer, Washington (Robotic Milking) or at Alfred Brandt District Consolidation: Alfred Brandt handed out 3 proposals regarding the elimination of districts within Missouri. There was some discussion on the proposals and some felt that if districts were eliminated that would be the end of MHA. The board of directors passed Proposal #2: Districts will remain, however, state sponsored travel to district meetings for the secretary / manager and jr. advisor will be eliminated. The Holstein USA field rep. will still travel to the meetings. By-Laws: It is time for the association to look at updating the by-laws in the future. State Association Mergers: MHA was approached by Arkansas inquiring of the possibility of Arkansas joining with the Missouri association. Arkansas indicated that Oklahoma is also receptive to the idea and they are not sure about Kansas. Matt Day moves and Jason Ewing second to have the executive committee look into this proposal. Motion passes. YDLI: Brad Groves, Billings is this year’s attendee to YDLI. Approved funding is $150 / year towards registration. Budget Report: Harlan Borman reported on the budget. Committee recommendations: audit to be conducted. The Southwest Spring Classic CD is recommended to be returned to the Southwest District to have the responsibility to control and administer. They recommend to discontinue the Jr. Stipend from the adult budget and to reduce the secretary stipend. They also recommend increasing the fee charged for the breeder page to $100 per month. Expect a shortfall for the year of about $6000. Need to have the association look at investing their money better. We wouldn’t manage our money the same way. (By-Laws state funds need to be in a FDIC insured account). A committee consisting of Harlan Borman, Roy Parsons, Matt Day & Mary Ling was formed to look into the possibilities of investing our money better. Discussed the self bonding of the association and alternatives such as purchasing bonding insurance. Resolutions: Jay Moreland read 2012 resolutions. Jay M. moves to accept. Eric Ling seconded. Passes. Nominating Committee: Barry Steevens gave the nominating committee report: President: Eric Ling; V. President: Jay Moreland; Director at Large: Brad Groves; Secretary / Manager: Jodi Wright; Assistant Secretary / Manager: Michelle Eilenstine. President: Nominations for President from the floor. Jodi Wright nominated Jay Moreland Michelle Eilenstine 2nd. Voting by ballot. Eric Ling elected President. Vice President: Harlan Borman moves to elect Jay Moreland. Jay Moreland seconded. Passes. Director at Large: Al Brandt moves to elect Brad Groves. Kate Geppert seconded. Passes Secretary: Moved to elect Jodi and Assistant Michelle. Passes Junior Advisor appointed by Alfred Brandt: Sylvia McClellan Announcements: Announced awards by National Holstein Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award due Feb. 28. ; thank you notes received by association. Alfred suggested the fun auction be a silent auction next year. Tim Ewing announces that Ron Shaver has indeed been a Holstein USA member for over 40 years and will be awarded that honor next year at the National Convention. Awards and meal: Adult & Jr. All-MO awards given: Holstein Princess, Bailed Whitehead; Holstein Miss, Lauren Whitehead; Distinguished Jr Member – Jr Division winner: Katelyn McClellan; Distinguished Jr Member – Sr Division winner: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs; Spring Classic: Nancy Jackson. Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Blitz Lassie, Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings. Thanked Jr donators: University of Missouri. Eric Ling presents retiring president Alfred Brandt with an appreciation gavel plaque. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Jodi Wright
2012 RESOLUTIONS MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 26, 2012 Springfield, MO The committee met and recommends the following resolutions for your consideration at the 97th annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2013 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to each and every member who has volunteered their talent and time for the success of the past years activities, with special thanks to Dr. Barry Steevens and all the people that worked on the 2012 National Holstein Convention. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, associate editor, and Jodi Wright, secretary treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to Robthom Farm for hosting the 2012 Field Day and Futurity. Whereas the Missouri Holstein Association is sincerely interested and considers itself a vital part of the dairy industry in the State of Missouri, be it resolved that the members individually and the corporate associations pledge support and offer its leadership to the following: 1. Mark Witherspoon and Mid-South Dairy Records. 2. Dave Drennan and the Missouri Dairy Association. 3. Missouri State Department of Agriculture, under the direction of Jon Hagler and his staff, including the animal health department, the director of the Missouri State Fair and especially Kate Geppert. 4. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Rex Ricketts and the Commercial Ag Program, and the entire dairy extension specialist team. The Midwest Dairy Association and the National Dairy Board with special commendation to Mike Kruger and Stacy Dohle. 5. The 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences. 6. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite, support, and encourage participation in the district shows, fall sale, futurity and spring show. 7. A special thanks to Robthom farm for hosting Cow Camp for the juniors, understanding that the future of our organization, breed and industry is dependent upon interest, training, and leadership development of our youth. 8. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Association for the excellent job they are doing. Congratulations to the juniors who competed at the 2012 National Convention: Dairy Bowl: Jacob Peters, Austin Moreland, Steven Nelson, Jake Lenz. Folding Display Contest: Katelyn McClellan, Dalton Smith, Gabriella Gardner, Taylor Groves, and Rosie Lenz. Junior Jeopardy: Taylor Groves and Blake Wright. Intermediate Jeopardy: Bailee Whitehead. Banner: Bailee Groves. Digital Scrapbook: Lora Wright. Public Speaking: Lora Wright, Lauren Whitehead, and Audrey McClellan. Special thanks are given to Brittany Groves for serving as our Holstein Princess and Audrey McClellan as Holstein Miss. The state of Missouri won the Penny War competition. 9. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Robert and Janice Perry on their outstanding job as junior committee leaders, and all those who helped them. 10. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Becky Durst for chairing the Futurity. 11. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses special thanks to this years officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri: Alfred Brandt, president; Eric Ling, vice president; Jay Moreland, director at large; Jodi Wright, secretary manager. 12. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association commends Sara Parker Pauley, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, for her cooperation and common sense approach to dairy farming and the environment in the State of Missouri. 13. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones during the past years. 14. Be it resolved: The association supports the Dairy Price Stabilization plan proposed by Holstein USA. 15. Be it resolved that in recognition that the education of present and future generations of producers is vital to the growth and well being of the dairy industry in Missouri. The Missouri Holstein Association urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the positions being vacated through retirement. 16. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association thanks John Underwood and his committee members for all their efforts in compiling the 100th anniversary of Missouri Holsteins book. 17. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year’s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. 18. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Robthom Farms for receiving the 2011 Cow of the Year Award with Robthom Jiana Outside-ET Respectfully submitted: Jay Moreland, chairman; Ed Steele
Missouri Holstein Districts
The Missouri Holstein Convention Host District Schedule
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2015 – West Central 2018 – Southeast
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