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DAIRY SCHEDULE DAIRYEXPO EXPO SCHEDULE Thursday, January 17, 2019 1:30 p.m. Trade Show Set Up Through 5:30 p.m. (Grand Ballroom) 3:00 p.m.

FFA Ag Career Day Program (Fiji, Coco & Maui) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jim Spain, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri plus an Industry Careers Panel representing all faucets of agriculture.

4:00 p.m.

Pre Conference Seminar on Dairy Grazing (Getting more value from your milk and cow attributes for profitability on pasture systems)– David Sellars, Technical Manager, Emerging Markets & Innovation Division, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), Newstead, Hamilton New Zealand, sponsored by ABS Global (Bora Bora Boardroom)

6:00 p.m.

Cattlemen’s Night at the Dairy Expo! Grand Opening Buffet Reception Buffet in Trade Show (Grand Ballroom), sponsored by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care and Zinpro Corporation

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7:00Upgrades p.m. Early Bird Seminar: Dairy Quality Center – or Automation Perfect Milking in any Parlor What it can do for you – Kyle Langham, Sponsored by American National Insurance Company (Grand Ballroom) Learn how the audit and certification program through the Dairy Quality Center can help improve your dairy operation by reducing risk and implementing high quality standards. Certification completion will not only increase your marketability but also provide savings on your insurance.

9:25 a.m. Expo Welcome – Ted Sheppard, Conference Chairman (Grand Ballroom) 9:30 a.m. 2019 Dairy Outlook – Higher Prices to Increase Margins – Bill Brooks, Dairy Economist for the Foods Division of INTL FCStone, Inc., Kansas City 10:10 a.m. Building a Winning Team on your Dairy – Jorge Delgado, Alltech T2R Program (Training, Talent development and retention program), Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Alltech

10:50 a.m. Refreshment Break, sponsored by ABS Global, Missouri Trucking Association and Southwest Dairy Farmers

11:00 a.m. Women in Dairy Meeting (Sahara) 11:20 a.m.

Sometimes Milking the Cows Isn’t Enough: What you need to know about USDA’s RMA’s New Dairy Revenue Protection – Kevin Gubbels, Insure My Forage, Norfolk, Nebraska, sponsored by Insure My Forage

12:00 noon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, and Missouri Pork Association (Coco & Maui)

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Special Guest: The Honorable Michael L. Parson, Governor of Missouri Keynote Address – Staying Profitable in Tight Margins – Matthew Lange, Business Consultant, Compeer Financial, Baldwin, Wisconsin, sponsored by Central Life Sciences

DAIRY SCHEDULE DAIRYEXPO EXPO SCHEDULE 1:30 p.m.

Managing Robotic Dairies for Success and Profitability – Dr. Mike Brouk, Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry, Extension Specialist – Dairy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, sponsored by DeLaval and Flory Dairy Equipment (Grand Ballroom)

2:10 p.m.

Producer Panel: Adjusting Your Dairy to These Prices – Isaiah Clayton, Cla-Cor Farms, Easton, Missouri; Alan Langill, Seneca Milk, Seneca, Kansas; Charles Coblentz, Choteau, Oklahoma; Moderator: Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri, Columbia, sponsored by MFA, Inc., Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, Mycogen Seeds and ST Genetics (Grand Ballroom)

Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:00 a.m.

Registration/Check-in (Grand Ballroom Lobby) Trade Show Open (Grand Ballroom) Coffee, milk and pastries, sponsored by FCS Financial, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Southwest Dairy Farmers

9:00 a.m. MHA Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 9:00 a.m. MHA Princess/Little Miss Interviews (Sonoran) 9:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (Sahara B) (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) 9:30 a.m. MHA Annual Meeting (Grand Ballroom) 10:00 a.m. Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting (Fiji Ballroom) 10:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Junior Association Annual Meeting (Sahara A)

2:50 p.m.

President’s Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, F&H Food Equipment Company, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Turner’s Special Supply

10:00 a.m. Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 12:00 noon Trade Show Closes 12:00 noon Luncheon sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and Milk Specialties Global (Coco and Maui)

Turner’s Special Supply 3:00 p.m. University of Missouri Dairy Team (Bora Bora Boardroom) 3:15 p.m. Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) 34th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session (Grand Ballroom) 4:30 p.m. MDA 34th Annual Meeting adjourns

1:00 p.m. MHA Annual Meeting and Missouri Holstein Junior Association Reconvene (if necessary) 1:00 p.m. Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 1:00 a.m. Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting (Arabian)

5:00 p.m. Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Committee Meetings (Coco & Maui) 5:00 p.m. Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings (Sahara) 6:30 p.m. MHA pre-sale hospitality in trade show (Grand Ballroom) 7:00 p.m. MHA 2018 All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri Award Presentation and 2018 Cow of the Year Presentation 7:00 p.m. MGBA Board Meeting (Sahara) 7:30 p.m. MHA State Convention Sale in Trade Show (Grand Ballroom)

Trade Show Hours Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. - Noon

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DAIRY EXPO SPEAKERS David Sellars David Sellars has a degree in Agricultural Science, and has a particular interest in Genetics and Herd Improvement. He started his career as a Consulting Officer with the New Zealand Dairy Board in the late 1970’s in the Manawatu / Hawkes Bay provinces of New Zealand, and for 10 years provided dairy farm management advice to Dairy Farmers. David later spent 15 years leading LIC’s Livestock Selection Department, the team that breeds, buys and progeny tests LIC’s bulls.Following this he operated as the Technical Manager within LIC, working in the areas of Genetics and Herd Improvement for both LIC’s New Zealand and International Divisions. Now retired, David keeps his hand in with consulting on Herd Improvement. Kyle Langham Kyle Langham was born and raised in the Springfield, MO area. He started his American National Agency in 2016 with his wife Danielle and since they have focused their attention on partnering with farmers and small business owners. Kyle’s community involvement includes participation in his BNI group, supporting the Farmers Market of the Ozarks, and active participation in a voluntary ministry and building construction effort in Central and Southwest Missouri. Kyle is currently pursuing his Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation. Bill Brooks Bill Brooks grew up on a general dairy farm in Northern Missouri. After graduating from North Harrison High School in Eagleville, where he was actively involved in FFA and 4-H, Bill then went on to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville‚ MO earning a B.S. in Agricultural Business in 1991. In 2016, he earned a MBA - Agricultural Economics from Northwest Missouri State University. In May of 1992 he became employed with Mid - America Dairymen, Inc., in Springfield, MO, as Director, Statistical Analysis. In January 1997 his duties were expanded to include Commodity Research. On April 1, 1998 Bill assume the duties of Manager, Commodity Risk & Research for Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, MO. On October 1, 1999 Bill joined Mike Downes and Joe O’Neill to form eDairy, Inc., an Internet based Commodity Trading Advisor firm. He is now the Dairy Economist for the Foods Division of INTL FCStone, Inc. He also is heard weekly on KDHL radio in Faribault, MN and is a contributing author to Hoard’s Dairyman publication. Jorge Delgado Jorge Delgado belongs to a family of dairy farmers and he is originally from Ecuador, South America. He received his B.S. in Agriculture and Dairy Science from E.A.R.T.H University in Costa Rica, and then he returned to Ecuador where he worked with the Dairy Industry representing a genetic company doing consulting, sales and training until moving to the U.S. in 2002. Jorge then worked on multiply dairy farms as a herd manager for 10 years and joined Alltech as a Dairy Specialist in 2010 as part of the Alltech On Farm Program. In 2014 Jorge moved to Elanco to lead the Dairy Training Program focusing on empowering dairy workers.In 2018 Jorge moved back to Alltech and created the Alltech T2R Program (Training, Talent development and retention program) bringing his expertise to help Dairy producers with people management practices, herd health, milk quality, calf management, protocol’s customization and animal welfare. PAGE 4

Kevin Gubbels Kevin Gubbels has been a row crop farmer and owned a 1000 head dairy calf ranch. For the last eight years he has helped farmers and ranchers participate in the USDA’s RMA risk management programs for pasture and hay production. Kevin is now working with the recently created Dairy Revenue Protection Program. His company has a team of agents across 15 states. Michael L. Parson Michael L. Parson was sworn in as Missouri’s 57th Governor on June 1, 2018 by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary R. Russell. He came into the role of governor with a longtime commitment to serving others with over 30 years of experience in public service. Governor Parson previously served as the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. He was elected Lieutenant Governor on November 8, 2016 after claiming victory in 110 of Missouri’s 114 counties and receiving the most votes of any Lieutenant Governor in Missouri history. Governor Parson served the people of the 28th Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011. Governor Parson also served as the Sheriff of Polk County from 1993-2005. He also served six years in the U.S. Army. Matthew Lange Matt Lange has been a business consultant with Compeer Financial since 2012. In this role, Matt provides his clients with production and financial management expertise, assisting them with annual budget projections, ongoing performance monitoring, strategic planning, benchmarking, and tactical decision-making and analysis. Serving clients throughout the United States, Matt works with a diverse array of dairy operations including: enterprises from 250 to over 3,000 milking at one location; Holstein, Jersey and Crossbred; diversified cropping/dairy operations; and businesses financed by various lenders and investors. The Compeer Dairy Consulting Team serves over 100 dairy producers annually accounting for nearly 100,000 cows. Matt holds a B.S. from UW-Platteville, M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and a MBA from Indiana University. Dr. Mike Brouk Mike Brouk is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University (KSU). He was raised on a crop farm in central Missouri and obtained BS degrees in Agronomy and Dairy Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia (UMC). He then worked as a research specialist at UMC studying the effects of dairy processing plant solids on forage crops. After Mike completed a MS degree at UMC in Dairy Science, he was employed by Land O’Lakes as a livestock production specialist in southwest Minnesota. Later, he completed a PhD program at South Dakota State University (SDSU). Mike was then hired by SDSU in a teaching and research position. He worked at SDSU for about 2.5 years and then accepted a Commercial Agriculture Extension position at UMC. Following a couple of years at UMC, he moved to KSU where he has been for the last 20 years in an extension and teaching position. His interests include dairy cattle nutrition, heat abatement and facility design. Dr. Brouk recently completed a sabbatical leave with DeLaval North America examining the application of robotics on large scale dairy operations.

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ADDITIONAL DAIRY EXPO SPONSORSHIPS n

ABS Global – Pre Conference Sponsor

n Ag Processing Inc. – Friday a.m. Refreshments and Program Printing n Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer” n Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives – Saturday Luncheon Sponsor n Aurora Organic Dairy – FFA Sponsor: Chapter Level n College of the Ozarks – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level n

Cargill – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer”

n Endovac Animal Health – Promotional Mailings n

FCS Financial – Saturday a.m. Refreshments and Program Printing n

n Missouri Agribusiness Association – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer”

n Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care – Cattlemen’s Night Sponsor

n Missouri Cattlemen’s Association – Saturday a.m. Refreshments

n Protect the Harvest – lanyard sponsor and “Friends of the Dairy Farmer”

n Missouri Dairy Products Association – FFA Sponsor: State Level

n Southeast Missouri State University – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level

n Southwest Electric Cooperative – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer”

n Southern Illinois University – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level

Missouri Realtors Association – FFA Sponsor: Chapter Level Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer” Missouri State University – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level n

Missouri Trucking Association – Friday a.m. Refreshments n

Naught-Naught Agency – Program Printing

Nextire Inc. – Promotional Mailings

F&H Food Equipment Company – Friday p.m. Refreshments

Northwest Missouri State University – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level

n Ozark Technical College – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level

MASBDA – Program Printing

Milk Specialties Global – Saturday Luncheon Sponsor n

MISCO Refractometer – Program Printing

Renaissance Nutrition – Program Printing

n Paul Mueller Company – “Friends of the Dairy Farmer”

Southwest Dairy Farmers – Milk for breaks

SoyBest – Friday a.m. Refreshments

n Turner’s Special Supply – Friday p.m. Refreshments n

Udder Tech Inc. – Program Printing

n University of Missouri – FFA Sponsor: Discovery Level n Waikato Milking Systems – Friday a.m. Refreshments and Program Printing n

Weaver Equipment LLC – Program Printing

Zinpro – Cattlemen’s Night Sponsor

DAIRY EXPO EXHIBITORS n

ABS Global

Homeland Security

MoberlyNaturalCrush

Alforex Seeds

Insure My Forage

Multimin USA

Alltech

Jerden Dairy Company

MWI Animal Health

American National Insurance

Jim’s Motors

Mycogen Seeds

Company

Jordan Essentials

North Central Steel

Animat-USA

Laird Manufacturing LLC

Paul Mueller Company

AT&T

Livestock Nutrition Group

Ralco Agriculture

Brownfield Radio Network

MFA Inc.

Select Sires MidAmerica, Inc.

Byron Seeds

Mid-South Dairy Records

Seneca Dairy Supply, Inc.

Central Life Sciences

Midwest Dairy Association

ST Genetics

Dairy Nutrition Plus/SoyPlus&SoyChlor

Mid-West Family Broadcasting/

University of Missouri Extension

DCC Waterbeds

105.1 The Bull

USDA-FSA-NRCS

Dick Meyer Company

Missouri Beef Industry Council

USDA-NASS

Fabick Cat

Missouri Dairy Association

Vettec, Inc.

FASTRACK

Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors

Wacha Alfalfa Farms, LLC

Flory Dairy Equipment/DeLaval

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Weaver Equipment LLC

Good’s IBA Service LLC

Missouri Department of Conservation

Wieser Concrete

Greenfield Contractors

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Wright County Farm Bureau

Hiland Dairy Foods Company

Missouri Holstein Juniors

Youngblood Auto Group

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THANK YOU 2018 MDA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS! 65 companies, organizations and individuals joined MDA in 2018 as associate members. This support by Missouri’s allied dairy industry is a great help to MDA. The current roster includes: INDIVIDUALS ($35.00) Matt Brown n Dustin DeVore n Ed Donnell n Don Ely n John Feistner n Adam Frankenbach n Bob Garino n Alan Helsley n Chuck Hubbard n David McCroskey n

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Keith Moore Ted Probert Allen Rice Ray Schooley Arlen Schwinke Dr. Barry Steevens Charles Sybesma Rick Turner Gene Wiseman

BUSINESS ($50.00) n ABS Global n A.C. Riley Cotton Co. n Arentsen Farm Sales n Construction Supply n Enterprise Bank n Hermann Vet Clinic n Jerden Dairy Company n NEMO Feeds n Progressive Ozark Bank n Romer Labs n Soy Best n Wieser Concrete

BOARDS, ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS ($100.00) n Associated Electric Co-op, Inc. n MFA Incorporated n Missouri Cattlemen’s Association n Missouri Conservation n Missouri Farm Bureau n Missouri Holstein Association n Missouri Jersey Cattle Club n Missouri Pork Association n MO-AG n MU Extension & CAFNR Commercial Institute n Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative, Inc. n Select Sires MidAmerica

CORPORATIONS-SILVER LEVEL ($250.00)

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For information on MDA’s associate member program, contact MDA at 1954 Sumter Ridge Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017, phone 636.519.9300, fax 636.519.1403 or email dairystl@aol.com. Keep these people and businesses in mind when you make your next purchase or visit. Thank them for supporting Missouri’s dairy farmers by belonging to MDA. PAGE 10

Tune in to your local Brownfield radio station and visit us at www.brownfieldagnews.com

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Missouri Dairy Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revitalizing the Dairy Industry!

Ted Sheppard (Barbara) President 6600 Sheppard Dairy Road Cabool, Missouri 65689 417/926-5887 cell: 417/349-1236 ted@fidnet.com District 6 Director Stacey McCallister (Ingrid) Vice President 8458 Hwy 38 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417/668-5504 cell: 417/259-1453 S31mccallister@hotmail.com Craig Westfall Secretary 4671 Hwy H Halfway, MO 65663 417/445-2220 cell: 417/770-3350 District 5 Director Tom Oelrichs (Kathy) Treasurer 30288 Pacific School Road Mora, MO 65345 660/668-4717 cell: 660/620-4718 oelrichsT@gmail.com District 4 Director

Steve Bunse (Carole) 20191 Co. Rd. 296 Cosby, MO 64436 816/667-5620 Cell 816/261-4134 scbunse@hotmail.com District 1 Director

Sally Burd (Dan) 9329 Hwy 38 Graff, MO 65660 417/668-5627 cell 417/839-7002 sallyburd@yahoo.com At Large Director

Open District 2 Director

Arlen Schwinke (Kay) Director Emeritus 155 Schwinke Hill Lane Morrison, MO 65061 573/294-6203 cell: 573/291-3263 arlenkay@gmail.com

Jay Fogle (Angela) 6101 E. 233rd Street Peculiar, MO 64078 816/618-3552 fogleboys@yahoo.com District 3 Director Scott Maples (Lea) 4400 State Hwy M Clever, MO 65631 417/595-0376 cell: 417/848-2998 Scottmaples2998@gmail.com District 7 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 Norris Sloan (Annette) Route 1, Box 92 Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711 417/948-2233 cell: 417/254-0256 Sloan.norris6@gmail.com At Large Director

Dr. Scott Poock (Angie) Ex-Officio 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 Dave Drennan (Karen) Executive Director/Assistant Secretary 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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Missouri Holstein Association National Holstein Convention

OFFICIAL NOTICE Annual Membership Meeting & Convention Missouri Holstein Association January 18 - 19, 2019 Oasis Hotel & Convention Center Springfield, MO.

June 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 27, 2019 Appleton, Wisconsin

2019 Missouri Delegates: To be Announced

2019 DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast Central: James Penn, president; John Denbigh, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Al Brandt, director. Northwest: Dallas Cornelius, president; Dan Hegeman, vice-president; Debby Cornelius, sec./treas.; Kirby Hanson, director. Southwest: Nelson Hostetler, president; Janice Perry, vice-pres.; Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director. South Central: Tommy Scrivner, president; Justin Nelson, vice-president; Andrea Scrivner, sec./treas.; Becky Durst, director. Southeast: John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, vice-pres.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Corvin Schoen, director. West Central: Jay Moreland, president; Matt Moreland, vice-president; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Ed Steele, director. State At Large Directors: Ed Wittorff & Mike Wilson

2019 COMMITTEES

Juniors: Shannon Kleiboeker, chm; Janice Perry, Brad & Gail Groves, Susan Brooks, Kate Geppert, Marilyn Moreland Sale: Jason Ewing, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Brad Groves, Larry & Jodi Wright, Tim Ewing Show & Futurity: Ryan Bilyeu, chm; John Denbigh, Janice Ling, Mike Hackman, Eric Ling, Crystal Chamberlin Finance: Alfred Brandt, chm; Harlan Borman, Rick King, Jay Moreland Resolutions: Ed Wittorf, chm; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens History: John Underwood chm; Ann Lenz, Marilyn Moreland, SueAnn Steele Awards Committee: Roy Parsons, chmn; Dallas Cornelius, John Underwood, Marianna Thompson, Cliff Strieker Website Committee: Jodi Wright, chmn; Shannon Kleiboeker, Candy Durst, Corvin Schoen, Katie Wantland, Brittany Groves, Jessica Crawley, Lora & Blake Wright Nominating: Reagan Bluel, chm; Wilson Martin, Robert Perry

2018 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards Alfred Brandt, Linn Anthony Musser, Arbella College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings

Years Qualified 5 1 3 9

% Homebred 79.2 76.8 89.5 83.9

BAA 106.0 108.5 106.5 108.7

Milk 28,570 29,120 26,520 31,730

Fat 1066 1059 979 1268

2018 Progressive Genetics Awards

Years Qualified Cla-Cor Farm LLC, Easton 6 Coats, James & Novalee, Mountain Grove 12 Martin, Wilson, Memphis 8 Purina Animal Nutrition Center, Gray Summitt 5

Average CTPI 2156 2074 2048 2074

2018 Membership Report

Arkansas/Other Northeast District Northwest District South Central District Southeast District Southwest District West Central District TOTAL

2018

2017

2 33 5 24 7 63 16 150

Protein 857 891 810 988

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2 35 5 24 6 69 19

3 34 4 23 7 74 21

35 4 28 6 64 18

34 4 33 8 77 18

34 6 31 7 75 21

41 7 39 7 89 23

35 8 39 7 96 23

45 12 43 6 93 26

160

166

155

174

206

208

225

2018 Distinguished Member Award

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2018 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS

Spring Heifer Calf AM Mi-Wil Defiant Cotton Candy RAM JL-Kel-Land Myth Halle JAM Mi-Wil Defiant Cotton Candy RJAM JL-Kel-Land Myth Halle

Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland

Winter Heifer Calf AM JL-Kel-Land Mc Fergalicious RAM Gat-Dix Dback Holiday JAM JL-Kel-Land Mc Fergalicious RJAM Wrightvale Defiant Edith

Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland Jessilyn McLean Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland Roper Voskamp

Fall Heifer Calf AM C-OF-O Beemer Ashton-ERT RAM U-MO Loveman Maisie JAM Wrightvale BG Defiant Panda RJAM Flat-Top-Vue KingRoyal Boom Summer Yearling AM Wrightvale LO Airlift Jassa RAM Mi-Wil Merlot Dback-Red JAM Wrightvale LO Airlift Jassa

College of the Ozarks Jessilyn McLean Blake Wright Ada Bluel Lora Wright Scott Wilson Lora Wright

Spring Yearling AM Groves-Vu S Bluebell-ET RAM Toecky Epic Clips JAM Mi-Wil Defiant Choco Chip RJAM Char-Land Spark Sally

College of the Ozarks Tom Durst Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker Molly Melzer

Winter Yearling AM Toecky Gog Glace RAM Mi-Wil Defiant Roulette JAM Nel-Rose Aftershock Sugar-ET

Becky Durst Jessilyn McLean Case Melzer

Fall Yearling AM Toecky Bnick Diligent RAM U-MO Kingboy Moon JAM Roslem Beemer Checkers RJAM Golden-Oaks Rayna-Red

Becky Durst University of Missouri Samantha Hilgenberg Lora Wright

Junior Best 3 AM RAM JAM

Wrightvale Farm Toecky - Durst’s Lora & Blake Wright

Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old Dry Aged Cow AM Mi-Wil Crimson Mya RAM BW-EG Arley Zion JAM BW-EG Arley Zion Junior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Wrightvale Aftrshk Pauli-ET RAM Toecky Braxton Golddigger JAM Wrightvale Aftrshk Pauli-ET

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow AM U-Wing Damion Trademark-ET RAM Robthom Bazinga Doorman JAM Rosedale All I See is Gold RJAM JL-Kel-Land G W Atwood Lora

Jason Ewing Monica (Ling) Streets Lora Wright Ellie Wantland

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Linzia Rooney RAM Timber-Side Airlift Vicki

Janice Ling Jessilyn McLean

Senior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Rance Absolute RAM U-MO Gulf Ambriella-TW JAM Wrightvale BG Shottle Pari RJAM MS Golden-Dream Cane-Red-ET

Janice Ling University of Missouri Blake Wright Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker

4-Year Old Cow AM Mi-Wil Fantasy Miley RAM Rich-Sand Atwood Payne JAM JL-Kel-Land TS Sweetheart

Scott Wilson Rich Foster/Ethan Foster Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland

5-Year-Old Cow AM U-MO Shamrock Desirae RAM Hillhaven Braxton Friday JAM Hillhaven Braxton Friday

University of Missouri Whitney Yerina Whitney Yerina

Aged Cow AM Aragorn Made You Look RAM Wrightvale B Lhero Paradise JAM Wrightvale B Lhero Paradise

David (Daniel & Lucy) Day Blake Wright Blake Wright

150,000 pound Cow Produce of Dam AM Toecky Gabor Bristol Tom Durst RAM Toecky Goldmine Becky Durst JAM MS Golden-Dream Cane-Red-ET Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker Daughter - Dam AM Paradise / Pari RAM Mya / Miley JAM Paradise / Pari RJAM Cane / Cotton Candy

Blake Wright Scott Wilson Blake Wright Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker

Best 3 Females AM Linzia / Rance / Bazinger RAM Taree / Ambriella / Desirae JAM Paradise / Pari / Pauli

Robthom Farm University of Missouri Lora & Blake Wright

Scott Wilson Adeline Dickerson/Case Melzer Adeline Dickerson/Case Melzer Dairy Herd AM Larry & Jodi Wright Blake & Lora Wright Becky Durst Blake & Lora Wright

Breeder’s Herd AM Larry, Jodi, Lora, Blake Wright RAM Tom & Becky Durst

Wrightvale Farm Wrightvale Farm Toecky Farm

2017 Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Mac Lakeesha, Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings, MO Paul Selken Memorial Herdmanship Award 2018 (State Fair): Robert & Janice Perry, Republic, MO PAGE 18

National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2018

Junior Dairy Bowl Team 2018: Roper Voskamp, Republic, Captain; Colton Kleiboeker, Wentworth; Amanda Brooks, Mtn. Grove; Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City. Received Sportsmanship award.

National Banner Contest 2018: Colton Kleiboeker, Wentworth, Third Place Banner Prepared Public Speaking 2018: Junior Division: Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Media in the Dairy Industryâ&#x20AC;? Overall Judi Collinsworth Award 2018: Lora Wright, Verona Sr Dairy Bowl Team, Folding Display, Jeopardy, Digital Scrapbook: No Missouri Entries for 2018

Missouri State Junior Awards 2018

Spring Classic Scholarship 2018: Lora Wright, Verona Missouri Holstein Princess 2018: No Princess Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2018: Adeline Dickerson, Unionville Distinguished Junior 2017-Jr Division: None Distinguished Junior 2017-Sr Division: None Kay Bacon Memorial Award (17th): Lila Wantland, Niangua, JL-Kel-Land Mc Fergalicious, Winter Calf: Jr Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair Mark Highfill Memorial Award (14th): Lora Wright, Verona, Wrightvale Aftrshk Pauli-ET, Jr 2-Yr-Old: Grand Champ 4-H/FFA State Fair

National Dairy Judging Teams 2018

Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team: Grant Groves, Billings; Lora Wright, Verona;

Ellie Wantland, Niangua; Daryin Sharp, Bolivar; coaches: Ted Probert & Karla Deaver. Attended International Youth Dairy Judging Tour June 2018: Royal Highand Show, Edinburgh, Scotland: Grant Groves & Daryin Sharp first place team (duo), Grant Groves 1st overall. Luxembourg National Show & Contest: Ellie Wantland competed in Showmanship.

Missouri FFA Dairy Judging Team, Monett, MO: Sam Masri, Blake Wright, Lilly Schmidt, Lora Wright, coaches: Larry & Jodi Wright Attended International Youth Dairy Judging Tour June 2018: Royal Highland Show Edinburgh, Scotland: Blake Wright 2nd place individual. Luxembourg National Show & Contest: Blake Wright 1st Overall, Lilly Schmidt 2nd Overall, Lora Wright competed in Showmanship.

Left: Both teams @ Luxembourg National Contest with organizer. Above: Grant giving interview with JP Flammage during show.

Missouri 4-H Team @ Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh, Scotland. Grant & Daryin 1st Place team with President of Scottish Young Farmers Association.

Missouri FFATeam @ Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh, Scotland.

L to R: Ellie with judge in Showmanship; Luxembourg contest-Blake 1st & Lilly 2nd; Group @ Phantom of the Opera, London; Daryin judging in Scotland; Lora competing in Luxembourg showmanship.

A HUGE Thank you to everyone who supported these teams this past year with your well wishes, financial support and encouragement! 2018 Sho-Me Futurity 3-Yr Old Holstein Show

1st/2BU, 2nd Prod., Feet & Leg Winner 2nd Place/BU, 1st Production 3rd Place, 1st Junior, 2nd Prod. 4th Place, 2nd Junior 5th Place

Toecky Brianna Baxton GP-84 Toecky Gabor Traci GP-84 Wrightvale BG Shottle Pari VG-85 Ms Golden-Dream Cane-Red-ET GP-80 Timberside Airlift Vicki

Tom Durst, Huggins Becky Durst, Huggins Blake Wright, Verona Colton Cobie Kleiboeker, Wentworth Jessilyn McLean, Republic

Thank you to Futurity Sponsors: Select-Sires, ABS - Ray Schooley, John Underwood

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Missouri Holstein Association - 102nd Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, January 20, 2018, Springfield, MO, 10:00 AM, Oasis Hotel Brad Groves, President, called the meeting to order. There were approximately 35 members and several guests present. Harlan Borman offered a prayer before the business meeting for all in attendance. Brad recognized special guest Randy Gross, South Dakota, National Holstein USA president 2005 – 2007. Brad asks membership to review printed minutes form 2016. Jodi notes one correction on the All-MO list. The Dry 3 & 4 Yr Old should read: AM – Radine Sanchez Morgan-ET, Univ of MO & Res AM – U-MO Gold Chip Passion-ET, Univ of MO. Harlan moves to approve the corrected 2016-17 minutes, Alfred Brandt 2nd. Passes. Jodi Wright handed out the financial report and gave the review. SueAnn Steele moved to approve the financial report. Jenny Manes 2nd, motion passes. DISTRICT, STATE, AND NATIONAL REPORTS: Northwest: No report given. Southeast: No report given. West Central: Jay Moreland reported that their District show was at the Cass County Fair in 2017 and will be again July 18, 2018 in Pleasant Hill. Ten exhibitors had twenty head. Members that participated were Morelands, Iman’s, Chamberlins, and Morgans. Grand Champion was shown by Cassandra Iman. Southwest: Nelson Hostetler reported they had good attendance at their District meeting that was in Republic. They are moving it around the district. District show was at State Fair. Had a great turnout for the 2017 Field Day that was held at College of the Ozarks. He thanked everyone who attended. South Central: Tommy Scrivner reported that the 2017 District show was with the Douglas County Fair. Grand was owned by Tom Durst. Grand of the Jr Show was Kylie Scrivner and Premier Breeder and Exhibitor was Scribble Farms (Scrivners). There were 10 farms and 28 head that participated. Northeast: Alfred Brandt reported that a group of members have hosted the Northeast MO (NEMO) Holstein Sale again in October. The 2017 district show was held in Louisburg in conjunction with the county fair. The 2018 NE District show is planned for Columbia with a date to be announced. Holstein USA: Tim Ewing thanked members for opening their doors to him. He has enjoyed helping everyone. Tim stated that there were lots of great cattle that have come out of the NEMO sale the past few years. If members need to order ear tags they need to call Holstein Customer service directly (not Tim) as to avoid any errors or order online. NEW POLICY: If you are selling embryos – you can’t transfer the embryos or flush after the calves are born. Embryos must be transferred at time of sale. The Region 7 BAA high list of herds was just released and it is dominated by Missouri members, congratulations! Holstein USA had a record year in 2017 for registrations. There is also a one-hour promotion of the Holstein and dairy industry on February 8th at 9AM CST on RFD-TV. It will be a one hour show and features Missouri breeders, Cla-Cor Farms of Easton, MO. University of Missouri Extension: Karla Deaver announced the outstanding dairy judging year that both Missouri 4-H and Missouri FFA experienced this year. Missouri 4-H placed 3rd at World Dairy Expo earning them the opportunity to participate in the International Dairy Judging competition June 2018. Missouri FFA (Monett) also placed 3rd at the National FFA Convention earning them the same opportunity. This presents a unique situation where Missouri has two teams attending the same International competition. The state should be very proud of the dairy youth that are representing them. The 4-H team is doing several things throughout the convention to help raise funds for their trip. Both teams are seeking funds and have 501©3 status. Dr. Scott Poock reported on the MU Dairy. They have 180 Holsteins, 20 Guernseys and a sister to the high selling polled heifer a couple years ago is on the current polled list. Ted discussed youth events: Cow Camp (end of May) and Dairy Judging Camp. He is encouraged that cow camp is still bursting at the seams and it began in 1997. He has active grazing programs in the state and there are still opportunities to incorporate grazing. There also are a lot of opportunities with cattle housing as a number of dairymen have installed compost pack barns. Reagan Bluel reminded members of the Land Grant Compact, students must fill out the FAFSA form, but then kids can go to University for Free. Compact is due Feb. 1st. Reagan also reminded people about the Women in Dairy program. It is beginning its third year with new programming and the hopes to attend World Dairy Expo in the fall. Women in Dairy also just started a Facebook page, so please ‘like’ the page for information on upcoming programming. Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley talked about the Dairy Shrine. It is $50 to become a member and includes all breeds leaders and youths. The shrine recognizes outstanding youth and adults. Scholarship funds are supported with memberships. Dairy Hall of Honors: Kate Geppert said the annual banquet is scheduled for Friday, February 2 at 11:30 am on the MU campus. Those receiving awards are Gene Wiseman, State Milk Board & Stacy Dohle - Meritorious Service, Chris Hackman (Central Dairy) – Leadership, John Denbigh – Breeder, and C.H. Eckles & Kenny Lenz – Pioneer. Award nominations are due Nov. 1st It is a simple form that requires 3 letters of recommendation. Form located on MHA website or from Jodi or Joe Horner. State Fair: Amy Jo Estes reported that that they are working on offering a Supreme Heifer class for the youth division this next year. They are also working on commercial heifer classes. The details have not been finalized but will probably be based on weight. Looking at having this show on Thursday. Director Chris Chin is also working at getting statements to be sent with premium checks. The fair book is being finalized and the two junior judges have been contacted. Tommy Scrivner asked for clarification on the vendor form. The form says that it is to be sent to Jefferson City. He received one 6 times to be filled out when it was already on file in Jeff City. Amy Jo will look into that. The form needs to be filled out every year. Production awards have to be mailed ahead of the fair. They can’t be entered online. They must be mailed or faxed. There is a Facebook Exhibitor page – if you are not a member please ‘like’ page. There is a great deal of relevant fair information that is shared through that site. Parking – still has not been sorted out. Mike Wilson commented that he attended the MN State Fair and if you had cattle at the fair you were not charged for parking. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Show and Futurity: Ryan Bilyeu reported the committee suggests that the All-MO awards remain with a one-day show at State Fair and that Futurity also continue at State Fair. There was some discussion about moving All-MO Show to Ozark Empire Fair. Larry Wright commented that there are very few cattle at OEF last year. It was suggested to keep at state fair. There is currently no state fair photographer. Futurity awards have been a choice between a director’s chair and a semen certificate from Select Sires. ABS still sponsors junior chair. There was a question regarding Futurity rules: 1. ET Calves that are born out of state. The rules state ‘born in Missouri and bred by a member of MHA.’ What if an ET calf is born outside of Missouri, but still owned by MHA member? There was discussion. Janice Ling moved to drop words “born in MO’ out of the Futurity rules. Larry Wright 2nd. Discussion. Motion Passes.

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2. What if one partner is out of state on an animal? Jodi commented that all other rules regarding membership, All-MO, and other awards are that ‘as long as one member of the partnership is a Missouri Holstein member, then the animal qualifies as a Missouri animal. 3. The committee wondered about having the Futurity form online and to be able to pay entries online. Jodi explained that that would be a lot of work and web programming. Members can print off their PCDart heifer report and indicate the heifers they are entering if they don’t want to actually write them all out. The Southern National Spring Show is scheduled for April 9-14, 2018 in Stillwater, OK, judge is Brian Killroy, WI. Futurity entries for 2020 are due February 1, 2018. Sale Committee: Jason Ewing reported on our 5th Convention sale. The sale grossed quite a bit less than last year, $48,250.00. The gloomy dairy outlook for 2018 kept sale prices low even though we had excellent quality. Lot 2 ended up being the high seller at $4000 and sold to College of the Ozarks. Thanked Larry, Jodi and Tim for all of their work on the sale. Also thanked our sponsors who advertised in the catalog, which eliminated a lot of our costs. The sale averaged $1787 on 27 total lots of live animals, choices, and embryos. Twenty four head of live lots averaged $1862. The committee continued with CowBuyer and sold 3 lots online with 36 registered bidders, 21 online and 9 that were active. Jason states that we need high quality photos before it gets cold or snows. Committee might take fewer lots next year, they welcome suggestions. Thank you to Robthom Farm for the junior embryo donations. We would like quality photos and video clips so that we can do more advertising. However, they have to be quality with clean animals and clean / neat backgrounds. Need a volunteer who would want to work with video. The committee recommends hosting the sale again. Website: Jodi Wright reported that the committee has met and made site suggestions. Jodi hopes to have new site this year. Awards: Roy Parsons reported that the committee will formulate a basic nomination form this year. Roy is also going to clean up the rules of the Distinguished member application. The committee feels that the Dairy Hall of Honors should be encouraged to have a booth here at the Expo to showcase the winners. Also that there should be some recognition of the outstanding dairy judging teams that Missouri has had over the years at the Dairy Hall. They also felt it would be good for the committee to do nominations for the dairy hall. Juniors: Lora Wright reported that she was re-elected President of the Missouri Holstein Junior Association. There were several members and adults attend the meeting. The junior All-MO points will remain the same – coming from state fair and district shows. The committee did recommend that the Jr. All-MO awards follow the June 1st transfer deadline that National Holstein uses for junior shows. This will be the requirement for juniors to receive AllMO awards. State Fair 20 points and District Show 16 points. Juniors competing in the Futurity will continue to receive $25 from the Jr Association. The juniors also changed their state Distinguished Junior forms to match the age qualifications of the national forms. Princess and Miss rules were changed that an individual may only run one time for each honor. If there is no one running, then the current Princess or Miss may continue for another year without any additional scholarship. Discussed National Convention this year in Michigan. The Juniors have voted to increase the amount of money competing kids receive towards registration fees. They will now split $1000 among the competing kids with each junior receiving a minimum of $100. We also received donations of extra funds that will be divided among the youth competing. Fundraising ideas were discussed. The juniors were very grateful to have embryos donated from Robthom Farm. Voted to continue donating $100 to 4-H Cow Camp and pay $500 towards the stipend for the Junior Advisor. New officers are: President: Lora Wright; Vp: Blake Wright; Secretary: Dalton Smith; Reporters: Roper Voskamp - SW; Adeline Dickerson - NW; Sophie Geppert - NE; Amanda Brooks - SC; Case Melzer – WC; Historian-Lora Wright History: John Underwood reported that there was nothing of note to discuss. Finance Report: Alfred Brandt reported that the finance committee prepared a rough budget. As presented below with a net gain of $1520. Harlan appreciated the financial reports throughout the year. Harlan moved and Brad Groves 2nd to accept budget. Passes.

INCOME Membership Dues Interest Income Donation Convention Sale Field Day Convention Auction Nat’l Conv. Registration Program Pulsator Advertising History Book Web Page Total Income

7000 600 0 2250 0 750 1500 2000 0 500 14,600

EXPENSES Management Jr Advisor, jr activities Travel & Office Subscriptions (MidStates) Admin., Ins., Jr.dues Printing & postage Accounting Scholarships, Awards, Gifts Gifts: Ayrshire 1K, 4H 3K, FFA 3K Website Total Expenses

8000 500 1950 500 580 1500 250 2580 7000 600 23,460

Net: $1,520

OLD BUSINESS: Cow of the Year: Jodi explained the voting process this year included online as well as mail in ballots. Online voting had a total of 14 votes (2 unqualified) 12 usable + 8 mail-in ballots = 20 total ballots. Discussion about the lack of participation in the Cow of the Year contest. Janice Ling thought it was more a problem of nominations rather than voting. She felt there would be more votes if there were more nominations. Janice Ling moves to encourage the awards committee to nominate (or encourage breeders) to nominate cattle for Cow of the Year. Becky Durst 2nd. Motion passes. Continue with the online voting. Pulsator Advertising: Brad Groves reported that the second year of ad placement in the Pulsator Newsletter netted $241 (less than last year, due to one issue going out with first class postage). Brad encourages members to participate. Any content suggestions for future issues to Jodi. Several new features were included this year and were well-received: membership list, production leaders, full state show results, bull summaries, state classification results, and member articles.

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Missouri Holstein Association - 102nd Annual Membership Meeting Minutes Continued NEW BUSINESS: Field Day: Tim Ewing stated that Wilson Martin, Memphis, is interested in hosting in 2019. Tim thought another possibility for 2018 would be Michael Leinbach, Versailles. Tim or Jodi will speak with him. MO Ayrshire Association: Jessica Gatton-Dixon represented the MO Ayrshire Association who is hosting the 2018 National Ayrshire convention in Branson in June 2018. They are about $10,000 short of their goal and asking for any donations from the association. The MHA board recommended a $1000 donation. Tommy Scrivner moved to donate $1000 and Nelson Hostetler 2nd. Motion passes. MO 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging: Karla Deaver explained that the MO 4-H dairy judging team placed 3rd nationally and earned the opportunity to judge on the International Youth Dairy Judging Tour in Europe June 2018. The team consisted of: Lora Wright, Verona; Ellie Wantland, Niangua; Daryin Sharp, Bolivar; Grant Groves, Billings. Karla also explained that the Missouri FFA team from Monett also placed 3rd at the National FFA Convention earning them the same trip. Monett’s team consisted of: Lora & Blake Wright, Verona; Sam Masri, Monett; Lilly Schmidt, Monett. This provides a unique and outstanding opportunity for Missouri to send two teams. Both teams are fundraising to cover the $5000 per person cost. The board recommended donating $6000 total ($3000 for each team). Larry Wright moves to donate $3,000 toward the 4H and $3,000 toward the FFA teams participating in the International Judging tour. Jason Ewing 2nd. Passes unanimously. MO Dairy Revitalization: JBrad Groves announced that Missouri recently released the funds to reimburse up to 70% of the MPP insurance paid by producers. Applications for refunds are due February 28. This funding also fuels the MPP Scholarship program. These applications are due March 16, 2018. Resolutions: Brad directed members to the 2017 Resolutions printed in the convention book. Thanked committee of Ed Wittorff, Ed Steele and Barry Steevens. Janice Perry moves to accept as printed. SueAnn Steele 2nd. Passes Nominating: Reagan Bluel reported the committees nominations: Directors at Large: Ryan Bilyeu and Mike Wilson. SueAnn moves to close nominations. Janice Ling 2nd. Passes. Ryan B. & Mike W. elected by acclamation. President: Brad Groves; Vice President: Tommy Scrivner; Director at Large-Nelson Hostetler; Secretary-Jodi Wright; Ed Steele moves to accept slate as presented by nominating committee. Jason Ewing 2nd, motion passes. ANNOUNCEMENTS: There are 2020 Futurity forms available, due 2/1/18. There are breeder page openings on website for: February, April, July, August, September, Oct & Nov. Announced that longtime MO Guernsey secretary, Margie Frankenbach passed away 1/12/18. Reagan Bluel reminded everyone of upcoming Women in Dairy events and the Dairy Profit Seminars the end of February. Tommy Scrivner moved the meeting be adjourned, SueAnn Steele 2nd, motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Awards Presented: 2017 Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Mac Lakeesha, Groves-Vu 2017 Field Day Host – College of the Ozarks, Pt. Lookout 2018 Missouri Holstein Miss – Adeline Dickerson, Unionville 2018 Spring Classic Scholarship - Lora Wright, Verona Honored State 2017 FFA Dairy Quality and Products Winner (Fair Play FFA) and Dairy Judging Winner (Monett FFA) and State Dairy Handling (Kelsie Grimm, Billings FFA) Respectfully Submitted, Secretary, Jodi Wright

Missouri Holstein Districts The Missouri Holstein Convention Host Schedule

2019 – Northeast 2021 - West Central 2023 – South Central

2020 – Southwest 2022 – Northwest 2024 – Southeast

Convention Notes:

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2018 RESOLUTIONS MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 19, 2019, Springfield, MO The 2018 Resolutions Committee recommends the following resolutions for consideration at the 103rd annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Executive Secretary, Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2019 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, managing editor, Jodi Wright, website manager, secretary-treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to Michael and Catherine Leinbach, Luck E Holsteins, Barnett, Missouri for hosting the 2018 Field Day. 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 and appreciation to the following: 1. Mark Witherspoon, General Manager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mid-South Dairy Records. 2. Dave Drennan, Executive Secretary Missouri Dairy Association. 3. Sean Cornelius, President Missouri Dairy Industry Alliance 4. Missouri State Department of Agriculture, under the direction of director Chris Chinn and staff, including the animal health department, director of the Missouri State Fair and Amy Jo Estes, dairy superintendent. 5. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: The Commercial Ag Program, and dairy extension team. 6. Missouri 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences. 7. The Midwest Dairy Association with special commendation to Ron Grusenmeyer and Stacy Dohle. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite, support, and encourage participation in the district shows, futurity, field day, and the Missouri State Convention Sale. A special thanks to Wrightvale Holsteins, Verona, Missouri for hosting the Missouri 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. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Holstein Association for the excellent leadership in assisting and encouraging the junior members. Be it resolved: Congratulations are extended to the juniors who competed at the 2018 National Convention: - Junior Dairy Bowl Team; Roper Voskamp, Republic, Captain; Colton Kleiboeker, Wentworth; Amanda Brooks, Mt. Grove and Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City, Sportsmanship Award. - Banner: Colton Kleiboeker, Wentworth, Third place. - Junior Public Speaking Participant: Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City, “Social Media in the Dairy Industry”. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Shannon Kleiboeker, junior leader, Janice Perry, Brad and Gail Groves, Susan Brooks, Kate Geppert and assistant junior leaders, for their outstanding work as junior committee leaders, and to many others who also helped with the juniors. Be it resolved: A special thanks to the 2018 Missouri Holstein Little Miss, Adeline Dickerson, Unionville, Missouri for avocation of the dairy industry and the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Association and its members express congratulations to the 2017 Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team placing 3rd at World Dairy Expo and the 2017 Missouri State FFA Dairy Judging Team also placing third nationally. Both teams earned the honor to participate in the 2018 International Dairy Judging Tour in Scotland and Luxembourg. Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team members, Lora Wright, Verona; Ellie Wantland, Niangua; Grant Groves, Billings; Daryin Sharp, Bolivar;coaches: Ted Probert & Karla Deaver attended the International Youth Dairy Judging Tour June 2018, at the Royal Highand Show, Edinburgh, Scotland. Grant Groves & Daryin Sharp were the first Place (duo) team, Grant Groves placed 1st overall. At the Luxembourg National Show & Contest: Ellie Wantland competed in Showmanship. Monett, Missouri FFA Dairy Judging team members were Lora Wright, Sam Masri, Blake Wright, Lilly Schmidt; coaches: Larry & Jodi Wright attended the International Youth Dairy Judging Tour June 2018,at the Royal Highland Show Edinburgh, Scotland with Blake Wright placing 2nd. At the Luxembourg National Show & Contest, Blake Wright was 1st Overall, Lilly Schmidt 2nd Overall, and Lora Wright competed in the Showmanship. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein wishes to congratulate youth for outstanding dairy excellence and leadership; Fairplay, Missouri FFA received first place in the 2018 National FFA dairy products and milk quality contest. Members included are Lexi Simpson, Travis Buckner, Sumana Khadyrke, Kanzi Clark, and advisor Kevin Sawyer. Rosie Lenz received the State FFA award in Dairy Production. Shaelyn Schoon received the 2017 Keith King Showmanship Award at the World Dairy Expo. 4-H dairy judging team member, Ellie Wetland also was the 2018 National Guernsey Princess. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Ryan Bilyeu for chairing the Futurity/Show Committee and the Missouri State Fair for hosting the 2018 Futurity. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses special thanks to this year’s officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri: President, Brad Groves ; Vice president, Tommy Scrivner; Director at large, Nelson Hostetler; and Jodi Wright, secretary-treasurer. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere sympathy to the families who have lost loved ones during the past year. Be it resolved that recognizing the value of 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 strongly urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the Dairy Nutrition and State Dairy Extension positions. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year’s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Brad and Todd Groves, Grovesview Dairy, Billings, Missouri for the 2017 Cow of the Year Award to Grovesview Mac Lakeesha-ET. Respectfully submitted: Ed Wittorff, chairman; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens

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