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2015 Heart of America Dairy Expo Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:30 a Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) Annual Meeting and Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 1:00 p.m. Trade Show Setup through 5:30 (Grand Ballroom) 4:00 Missouri State Milk Board meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom 6:00 Grand Opening Trade Show Reception 7:30 Early Bird Seminar: “Dealing with the 2015 Dairy Downturn, Ryan Yonkmon, Dairy Risk Manager, Rice Dairy, Chicago (Grand Ballroom)
Friday, January 23, 2015
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 “Stop, Look and Listen - More than Just Getting the Chores Done” - Tom Lorenzen, sponsored by Alltech 10:10 “2=5. Treating Mastitis Effectively with Fewer Antibiotic Doses” Dr. Brent Cousin, DVM, DACT, Professional Services Veterinarian for the East Central region, sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim 10:50 Break, sponsored by Missouri Trucking Association and Southwest Dairy Farmers 11:20 “How to Reduce Costly Calfhood Disease through Immune Support”, Dr. Dan Tracy, DVM MS, Technical Services Veterinarian, sponsored by Multimin Noon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Pork Association & Missouri Soybeans, Quality Liquid Feeds and S&L Sales, LLC Keynote Speaker: “Future of American Agriculture: Potential and Pressure”, Andy Vance sponsored by Central Life Sciences (Coco & Maui) 1:30 p.m. “Evaluating your Risk Management Options”, Farmer Panel, Moderator Joe Horner, University of Missouri, Panelists: Eric Hoffman, Trenton; Nathan Roth, Mountain Grove; Bernie Vandalfsen, Reeds; and Anita Rokey, Sabetha, KS sponsored by Missouri Soybeans - brought to you by your soybean checkoff (Grand Ballroom) 2:10 . “A Path Forward - The Potential of Dairy’s Future in the Midwest””, Joe Horner and Ron Grusenmeier, sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association 2:50 President’s Ice Cream Social and Visit with Exhibitors sponsored by F&H Food Equipment PAGE 2
3:00 3:15 4:30 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:30
Company, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Turner’s Special Supply (Grand Ballroom) Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) Missouri Dairy Association 30th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session (Grand Ballroom MDA 30th 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 2014 Cow of the Year, All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri Presentations MGBA Board Meeting (Sahara) Missouri State Holstein Convention Sale (Grand Ballroom)
Saturday, January 24, 2015
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 8:30 Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom) 9:00 Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) (Sahara B) 9:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00
Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews (Sonoran) Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting (Fiji Ballroom) Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting (Grand Ballroom) Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting (Sahara A) Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting (Mojave) Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting (Arabian) Trade Show closes Luncheon Missouri Holstein Association Junior Awards, Scholarship & Crowning of Holstein Princess and Little Miss, sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (Coco & Maui) Missouri Holstein Annual Meeting Reconvene (if necessary, room TBA) Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting (Fiji Ballroom)
Heart of America Dairy Expo Speakers Ryan Yonkman grew up and worked on a mid size dairy farm in northern Michigan in an area where dairy and agriculture are the premier industries. He interned for Rice Dairy and played a major role in the development of the margin calculator that Rice Dairy uses to determine a dairy’s breakeven cost, allowing them to project up to 2 years ahead and therefore effectively hedge their inputs and outputs. He also took on several other projects consisting of building informative dairy spreadsheets. He opened a hedge account for his Michigan dairy farm (Yonkman Dairy) back home and has managed the farm’s hedges since then. Ryan joined the Rice Dairy team in June of 2011 with job title of Analyst. In this role, one of Ryan’s main goals is to work with Rice Dairy staff to serve dairymen clients, and continue developing products and services to help their hedging needs. Tom Lorenzen has spent a distinguished career serving the dairy industry, looking for nonnutritional bottlenecks that affect quality milk production and performance. He focuses on three areas: dairy audits, education through milking technician schools, and education through milk quality presentations to the dairy industry. Tom developed an Udder Health and Sanitation program for a major milking equipment company. He has presented to technical and producer audiences at Afriga Technical Milk Production Conference at the University of Vet School in Lugo, Spain, World Dairy Expo in China, Cigal Dairy Show in Mexico, Wisconsin Fieldman Conference in Wisconsin, Dairy Conference in Jerusalem, Israel, and the National Mastitis Council Meeting in the US. Brent Cousin, DVM, DACT, joined Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. in the spring of 2013. Dr. Cousin currently serves as the Professional Services Veterinarian for the East Central region, and has specialized advanced training in animal reproduction and is experienced in milk quality 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.
Andy Vance communicates today’s issues in the agriculture and food retail industries through powerful storytelling. A compelling speaker and expert commentator, Andy shows how to navigate the often distinct perspectives of farmers and consumers. He has presents to dozens of feed and livestock groups annually and been called upon to moderate discussion panels for The Animal Agriculture Alliance, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and others. Andy began his career in journalism at ABN Radio in Columbus, Ohio, and enjoyed several years as Farm Director at WRFD-AM prior to joining Feedstuffs as the publication’s first-ever broadcast editor. An award-winning broadcaster, Andy has earned the Horizon Award from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and, with his team at ABN, earned multiple newscast and news service awards. During his time behind the microphone, he also became a noted authority on new and social media in agriculture Joe Horner works as a dairy and beef economist for the Commercial Agriculture Program at the University of Missouri. In his position he assists producers in analyzing farm finances, creates informal adult educational opportunities for producers and assists in projects that strengthen Missouri’s dairy and beef industry. A Southwest Missouri native, Horner has worked for extension for 26 years. He spent the first 12 years of his extension career as a regional extension dairy and farm management specialist in southeast Missouri before moving to his current statewide assignment in 2000. Ron Grusenmeyer grew up on a dairy farm in southwest Ohio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in dairy science from the Ohio State University and has spent his entire career in agriculture. Ron is the Regional Director of Industry Relations with Midwest Dairy Association. In this role Ron works with dairy farmers, dairy farmer leaders, dairy industry representatives and other key dairy organizations to enhance the support and understanding of the dairy promotion program. He collaborate with industry contacts to build consumer confidence in dairy producers and the industry as it relates to sustainability, the environment, animal care and food safety. Previously, Ron was the Director of Member Relations for Dairy Farmers of America where he was responsible for their national young leader development, the organization’s policy development process, and initiated and directed an international agricultural exchange program for young dairy farmers
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2015 Heart of America Dairy Expo Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
brought to you by your soybean checkoff
S&L Sales, LLC
Bronze Level Sponsors
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Additional Dairy Expo Sponsorships Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives—Saturday luncheon FCS Financial—Saturday morning refreshments & Program Printing F&H Food Equipment Company—Friday afternoon break Graves Insurance Group, LLC - Friends of the Dairy Farmer Industrial &Environmental Concepts, Inc - Mailing & Printing Kraft Springfield—Friday morning break Missouri Agribusiness Association—Friends of the Dairy Farmer Missouri Corn Growers Association--Signage and Saturday luncheon Missouri Trucking Association - Friday morning break Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative—Program printing Quality Liquid Feeds—Friday luncheon Southwest Dairy Farmers—milk for breaks Turner’s Special Supply—Friday afternoon break Waikato Milking Systems—Friday morning break, Program printing West Central/SoyPlus/SoyChlor - Friends of the Dairy Farmer
2015 Heart of America Dairy Expo Exhibitors ABS Global Alta Seeds Bayer Animal Health Bobcat of Springfield Boehringer-Ingelheim (double booth) Brownfield Network Central Life Sciences (double booth) Eagle Bank and Trust ECOSYL FASTRACK (Owners Belinda & David Schapeler) Flory Dairy Equipment/DeLaval Hiland Dairy Foods Company (double booth) Hotsy Equipment Company Hustler Equipment I.D.ology Jerden Dairy Company Jim’s Motors Inc. Lewis Hybrids/Cover Crop Solutions MASBDA MFA Inc. Midwest Dairy Association Midwest Milk Products Miller Feed Service Missouri Beef Cattle Industry Missouri Dairy Association - Dairy Hall of Honors
Missouri Dairy Growth Council Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Soybeans MQT Lab Services MU Extension & CAFNR Commercial Agriculture Multimin USA Inc. (double booth) Nutriad Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Ozark Shavings Paul Mueller Company Quality Liquid Feeds RSI Calf Systems Select Sires MidAmerica S&H Farm Supply S&L Sales Soy Best The Case Company The Smart Block -Martin VanBeek USDA-FSA USDA-Missouri Ag Statistics Service USDA Rural Development Vigortone Wacha Alfalfa Farms, LLC Z Tags PAGE 5
2014-2015 Board of Directors Gene Wiseman (Chairman) Missouri State Milk Board 1616 Missouri Blvd, PO Box 630 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573/751-3830 fax 573/751-2527 (term expires 2016)
Larry Schmidt (Vice-Chairman) Missouri Dairy Association 216 Hwy JJ Laredo, MO 64652 660/286-2781 cell 660/654-2156 (specified by bylaws)
Bob Idel (Treasurer) FCS Financial 1934 East Miller Street Jefferson City, MO 573/636-7809 ext 122 fax 573/635-4367 (term expires 2015)
Ed Donnell (Secretary) F&H Food Equipment Company PO Box 3985 G.S. Springfield, MO 65803 417/881-6114 fax 417/881-7314 (term expires 2015)
Kyle Bounous Grasslands LLC DFA PO Box 703 Monett, MO 65708 cell 417/235-4450 (term expires 2015)
David Klindt Association of MO Electric Cooperatives PO Box 1645 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573/659-3403 fax 573/635-2314 cell 573/694-2932 (term expires 2015)
Gary Wheeler Missouri Soybean Association PO Box 104778 Jefferson City, MO 65110 573/635-3819 fax 573/635-5122 (term expires 2015)
Kelly Smith Missouri Farm Bureau PO Box 658 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573/893-1416 fax 573/893-1560 (specified by bylaws)
Richard Fordyce Director MO Department of Agriculture 1616 Missouri Blvd, PO Box 630 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573/751-5617 fax 573/751-1784 (specified by bylaws)
Dr. Scott Poock University of Missouri A331 Clydesdale Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573/882-6359 fax 573/884-9139 (specified by bylaws)
Dr. Tom McFaddenn University of Missouri S110 ASRC, 920 E Campus Drive Columbia, MO 65211 573/882-8336 fax 573/882-6827 (specified by bylaws)
Dr. Alan Wessler MFA, Inc 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 573/876-5248 fax 573/876-5498 (term expires 2015)
Craig Westfall Missouri Dairy Association 4671 Hwy H Halfway, MO 65613 417/445-2220 cell 417/770-3350 (specified by bylaws)
Bradley Schad Missouri Corn Growers Assocation 3118 Emerald Lane Jefferson City, MO 65109 573/893-4181 fax 573/893-4612 cell 573/378-3399 (term expires 2016)
Steve Davis Missouri Dairy Products Association 800 West Tampa Springfield, MO 417/865-9641 cell 417/848-4983 (term expires 2016)
Keith Bohlander Dairy Farmers of America 10220 North Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153 816/801-6270 cell 816/507-7642 (term expires 2016)
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The Missouri Dairy Growth Council Mission: “to grow a stronger and more viable Missouri dairy industry”
2014 Members:
Gold Level ($1,000 or more)
Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Dairy Farmers of America 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) 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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1Schukken YH, Zurakowski MJ, Rauch BJ, et al. Non-inferiority trial comparing a first-generation cephalosporin with a third-generation cephalosporin in the treatment of non-severe clinical mastitis in dairy cows. ToDAY is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Š2013 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. BIVI-4717-8B
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Join America’s Leading Organic Farmer Cooperative • Stable Organic Premiums - 2015 average projected Midwest mailbox pay price is $34.93/cwt.
• Transition Assistance - $3.50/cwt. for 12-month transition period • Veterinary & Agronomic Support • Feed & Forage Sourcing Attend one of our upcoming meetings in your area to learn more about our cooperative. All meetings are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, January 26 Morgan County Seed House 18761 Kelsay Rd. Barnett, MO 65011
Tuesday, January 27 Ramada Hotel & Convention Center - Kalahari Room 2546 N. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
Wednesday, January 28 Calvin & Marian Zimmerman Home 139171 Bay Rd. Purdin, MO 64674
For more information, contact the Farmer Hotline at (888) 809-9297. To learn more about CROPP Cooperative go to www.farmers.coop.
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Your Dairy Checkoff Investment •Growing Sales and Demand •Inspiring Consumer Confidence •Defending Dairy’s Place in a Healthy Diet
For ideas and resources call 1-877-360-3276
MidwestDairyCheckoff.com For monthly updates on dairy issues, email mycheckoff@midwestdairy.com. PAGE 10
We’re up when you’re up. dairyherd.com PAGE 11
Thanks to these dairy supporters who were the charter members of the Missouri Dairy Association Karl Althage Arke Holstein Farm Rodney Barnes John Beerman Harlan Borman Donald Brandt Maurice Butler Champ Goodwood Farms Dardenne Dairy Center Foremost Dairy Farm DeLaval Agriculture Division Bradford Elsworth Lester Evans Robert Evans Marvin Frankenbach Glidine Acres Leonard Goodman Donald Hegeman Melvin Hoffman Knial Kissee Emmett Kelner
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Hershell Letsinger Fred Martin Nolan Meier Larry Meineka Missouri Valley Farms Richard Morgan Mullins Dairy Ed Nierman Kenneth & Fritz Nierman Stanley Oetting Palmer Farms Corporation Rademacher Brothers Marvin Schnakenberg Gail Snow Marvin Sprick Steele & King Farm Doyle Stokes Allen Sulgrove Whetstine Farms Inc. Wayne Whitehead Ron Young
2015 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
Lloyd Gunter (Jane) Vice President 1148 State Hwy WW Conway, MO 65632 417/589-6845 cell: 417/533-8009 fax: 417/589-2595 gfswiss@yahoo.com District 8 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:417/254-0256 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
Tom Olerichs (Kathy) 30288 Pacific School Road Mora, MO 65345 660/668-4717 cell: 660/620-4718 oelrichsT@gmail.com District 4Director
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 23-27, 2015
9:30 a.m. Registration and visit exhibitors, Coffee, milk and pastries available, sponsored by Select Sires MidAmerica
9:50 a.m. Welcome
10:00 a.m. “Accelerated Feeding of Calves”—Dr. Hugh Chester Jones, Univ. of Minnesota sponsored by
10:45 a.m. “How to Reduce Costly Calfhood Disease through Immune Support ”—Dr. Bob Gentry, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian, Multimin USA
11:15 a.m. “What’s New in Manure Equipment and Management”—Dr Teng Lim, University of Missouri
11:40 a.m. “MDA Update and Sponsor Recognition”—Dave Drennan, Missouri Dairy Association
1:15 p.m. “What Missouri Cow Videos tell us about Improving Cow Comfort”—Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri
1:45 p.m. “Producer Responses in the Missouri Dairy Revitalization Survey”—Joe Horner, University of Missouri
2:00 p.m. “Keys to Transition Cow Success”—Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri
2:30 a.m. “Use of Grazing vs Confinement for Growing Post-Weaning Heifers”—Dr. Hugh Chester Jones, Univ. of Minnesota
3:15 p.m. Adjourn
Lunch (*Bring along a sample of your TMR and University of Missouri will evaluate)
Registration fee is $20.00 payable at each location. Lunch reservations are needed. Call the Extension office listed below TODAY for lunch reservations.
Locations:
Meal Reservations
Monday, February 23, Pork Palace, State Fair Grounds, Sedalia
Tuesday, February 24, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center off I-44
Wednesday, February 25, MSU State Fruit Research Center, Mountain Grove
Thurs., February 26, Cape Girardeau County Extension Office, Jackson
Extension Office, 684 W. Jackson Trail 573/243-3581
Friday, February 27, Hagie’s Nineteen, 618 North Washington, Union
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Extension Office, 660/827-0591
Reagan Bluel at 417/847-3161 Ted Probert at 417/741-6134
Ken Bolte at 636/583-5141
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“While one stable fly does not cause significant damage, 50–100 of these blood-sucking pests occurring together with 500 horn flies can cause a substantial daily loss of blood. This common livestock pest situation can result in a loss of 10–20% in milk production.” - Kaufman, P. E. and Weeks, E. N. I. “Stable Fly (Dog Fly) Control”. The Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published: December 1997. Revised: August 2012. “Stable flies feed from one to three times per day depending on the climatic conditions” - Anthony, Craig, “Confined Livestock Feeding Facilities: Control of Stable Flies and House Flies”. Extension Extra, South Dakota State Cooperative Extension Service, College Of Agriculture & Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University. April, 2005. Always read and follow label instructions. Bite Free is a trademark of Farnam Companies, Inc. ClariFly and ClariFly Larvicide with design are registered trademarks of Wellmark International. ©2013 Wellmark International.
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Do you want your cows On this side of the fence? Or this side?
Photo taken at the end of July 2012 in Shannon County. On the left is a hayfield of native warm season grasses established in 2009; on the right is fescue.
Native grasses
• produce quality summer forage • are drought tolerant • provide for wildlife needs
We can help. contact your local Missouri Department of conservation office, USDa natural Resources conservation Service office or Soil and Water conservation District office. PAGE 17
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 24, 2015, 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 23- 26, 2015 – St. Charles, Illinois
Annual Membership Meeting Missouri Holstein Association January 23 – 24, 2015 Ramada Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, Springfield, MO
Delegates Brad Groves & Kate Geppert
2015 DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast Central: James Penn, president; Alfred Brandt, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Eric Adkins, 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 Kleiboeker, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director. South Central: Tommy Schrivner, president; Justin Nelson, vice-president; Michelle Eilenstine, sec./treas.; Becky Durst, 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. 2015 STATE COMMITTEES Juniors: Shannon Kleiboecker, chm; Janice Perry, Brad & Gail Groves, Susan Brooks Sale: Jason Ewing, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Brad Groves, Larry & Jodi Wright, Tim Ewing, Michelle Eilenstine Show & Futurity: Becky Durst, chm; John Denbigh, Eric Adkins, Janice Ling, Mike Hackman, Eric Ling Finance: Harlan Borman, chm; James Penn, Larry Wright, Jay Moreland Awards Committee: Roy Parsons, chmn; Dallas Cornelius, John Underwood, Cliff Streiker, Marianna Thompson Nominating: Alfred Brandt, chmn; Tommy Scrivner, Robert Perry Resolutions: Ed Wittorf, chm. Ed Steele, Barry Steevens
2014 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards
Groves-View Dairy Toecky Farm
Years Qualified 5 1
% Homebred 88.8 100.0
BAA 108.7 105.1
Milk 31,375 26,902
Fat 1283 987
Protein 973 813
2014 Progressive Genetics Awards Cla-Cor Farm LLC Groves-View Dairy Wilson Martin James L. & Novalee Coats
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place, 2nd Production 5th Place, 1st Production 6th Place 7th Place, F&L Award 8th Place, 3rd Production 9th Place
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Years Qualified 2 13 4 8
Average CTPI 1795 1761 1839 1733
2014 Sho-Me Holstein Futurity ~ 3-Yr Olds
Robthom Reed Excellency GP 83 Robthom Crank Excellency VG 86 Gatton Destry Desire-Red GP 84 Toecky Gabor Shampoo VG 85 Toecky Gabor Jezebel VG 87 Wrightvale-JL Drchn Gina-ET VG 85 Robthom Voila Excellency VG 88 Robthom Asino Excellency Robthom Rejoice Blizzard
Janice Ling & Mariana Thompson, Springfield Janice Ling, Springfield Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway Candy Durst, Springfield Tom Durst, Huggins Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona Monica Ling, Springfield Janice Ling, Springfield Janice Ling, Springfield
2014 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS
Spring Heifer Calf AM Ms Golden-Dream Charlie RAM Toecky Braxton Galinka JAM Ms Angelina Angeli-ET RJAM McClellan Brett Audi
Crystal Chamberlin Becky Durst Monique Turner Audrey McClellan
Senior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Toecky Ginetta Braxton RAM Groves-Vu A’s Dorinda-ET JAM McClellan Jet Royal Black RJAM Groves-Vu A’s Dorinda-ET
Becky Durst B,T,K,B Groves A, K, H McClellan B,T,K,B Groves
Winter Heifer Calf AM Golden-Dream Abe Speck RAM Starmark HP Regret-Red-ET JAM Golden-Dream Abe Speck RJAM McClellan Racin Prancer
Desirae Hickernell Bailey Groves Desirae Hickernell A, K, H McClellan
Junior 3 Year-Old Cow AM JL-Kel-land Super Speckles RAM Ms Golden-Dream At Holiday JAM JL-Kel-land Super Speckles RJAM Ms Golden-Dream At Holiday
K, E, L Wantland Dalton Smith K, E, L Wantland Dalton Smith
Fall Heifer Calf AM Ram-Elle Masterpiece Pansy RAM Toecky Sanchez Destiny JAM Golden-Dream Abe Ribbonet RJAM Alda-Acres Ory Cappy
Loren & Michelle Eilenstine Becky Durst Dalton Smith Alicia Ley
Senior 3 Year-Old Cow AM U-Mo Ashlar Antoinette RAM HBD Jons Braxton Inka-ET JAM HBD Jons Braxton Inka-ET RJAM
University of Missouri B, L, T Whitehead B, L, T Whitehead
4 Year-Old Cow AM U-Mo Sanchez Ariel RAM U-Wing Destry Tatum JAM Klassens Pronto Mandy RJAM
University of Missouri Jason Ewing Lauren Whitehead
Summer Yearling Heifer AM U-Mo Sanchez Sassy RAM Radine Armani Design JAM Grison Wildman Wanka RJAM
University of Missouri Borman Farms Kathrin Buff
Spring Yearling Heifer AM Golden-Dream Abe Jasmin RAM U-Mo Gold Chip Neena JAM Golden-Dream Abe Jasmin RJAM Radine Colt-P Annie
DaltonSmith University of Missouri DaltonSmith Sophie Geppert
5 Year-Old Cow AM BW-EG Trent Dena RAM Robthom Lola Lou JAM RJAM
Winter Yearling Heifer AM Golden-Dream Blis Madelyn RAM Jebo Braxton Blissful JAM Golden-Dream Blis Madelyn RJAM Jebo Braxton Blissful
Dalton Smith Sophie Geppert Dalton Smith Sophie Geppert
Aged Cow AM RAM JAM RJAM
Fall Yearling Heifer AM U-Mo Atwood Karista RAM Toecky Hero Justine JAM M-M-T Ley Gabor Tilly RJAM C of O Gold Chip 1373
University of Missouri Tom Durst Thomas Ley Blake Wright
Junior Best 3 Females AM University of Missouri RAM Toecky Farms JAM McClellan RJAM Dry Aged Cow AM McClellan LS Rosebud-Red JAM McClellan LS Rosebud-Red
A, K, H McClellan A, K, H McClellan
Dry 3 & 4 Year-Old Cow AM ToeckyTimex RAM Shaverside G Atwood Airy JAM Shaverside G Atwood Airy
Becky Durst Dalton Smith Dalton Smith
Junior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Golden-Dream Joe Jordy RAM U-Mo Braxton Peni JAM Golden-Dream Joe Jordy RJAM Regancrest GV Britany-ET
Dalton Smith University of Missouri Dalton Smith B, T, K, G, B Groves
Radine Damion Margie-ET Robthom Raphe Moscow Roslems Gibson Marcy-ET Wrightvale Talent Amy-Red
Crystal Chamberlin Janice Ling
University of Missouri Janice Ling Patrick Hilgenberg Lora Wright
150,000 pound Cow
Produce-Of-Dam AM Angel & Antoinette RAM Lola & Crimson JAM Prancer & Dancer Daughter-Dam AM Rosebud & Royal RAM Gypsy & Claire JAM Rosebud & Royal
University of Missouri Janice Ling A, K, H McClellan A, K, H McClellan Crystal Chamberlin A, K, H McClellan
Best 3 Females AM University of Missouri RAM Robthom Farms JAM A, K, H McClellan Breeders Herd AM University of Missouri RAM Robthom Farms JAM RJAM
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2013 Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Toystory Rona, Groves-View Dairy
Paul Selken Memorial Herdmanship Award 2014 (State Fair): University of Missouri
National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2014
Junior Dairy Bowl Team 2014: Lora and Blake Wright, Verona, Taylor and Kiera Groves, Billings, Coaches, Brad and Gail Groves, Billings National Folding Display Contest 2014: Grant Groves, Billings; Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs; Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2014-Intermediate: Charlie Brooks, Mtn. Grove and Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs National Banner Contest 2014: 3rd Place, Kiera and Taylor Groves, Billings and Lora and Blake Wright, Vernona National Digital Scrapbook Contest 2014: 3rd Place - Lora Wright, Verona Prepared Public Speaking 2014: Intermediate Division: Lora Wright, Verona – Farmed and Dangerous; Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs – Milk, Got it? Penny Wars: Iowa 1st Place National Young Distinguished Junior Member Award: Lora Wright, Verona
Missouri State Junior Awards 2014
Spring Classic Scholarship 2014: Missouri Holstein Princess 2014: Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2014: Distinguished Junior 2013-Jr Division: Blake Wright, Verona Distinguished Junior 2013-Sr Division: Kay Bacon Memorial Award (13th): Bailey Groves, Billings, Star-Mark HP Regret-Red-ET, Junior Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair Mark Highfill Memorial Award (10th): Lauren Whitehead, Conway, HBD-Jons Braxton Inka-ET, Grand Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair
2014 Membership Report
Northeast District Northwest District South Central District Southeast District Southwest District West Central District TOTAL
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
34 4 33 8 77 18 174
34 6 31 7 75 21 174
41 7 39 7 89 23 206
35 8 39 7 96 23 208
45 12 43 6 93 26 225
2014 Missouri Holstein Budget
INCOME Membership $7,500 Interest 700 State Convention Sale 5,000 Futurity 2,800 Field Day 250 Spring Show 2,300 State Convention Fun Auction 500 Web Page Advertising 250 National Convention Registry 3,000 Convention Auction 500 Junior Activities 5,500 Total $28,300
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EXPENSES Management & Jr. Advisor Travel & Office Accounting Mid-States Subscriptions Scholarships, awards, gifts Futurity Printing and Postage Spring Show State Convention Sale Expenses Website District dues Jr Advisor and Activities Financial Review Judging Team Support Total
$7,800 2,200 220 800 1,500 1,800 1,000 2,500 5,000 500 380 4,200 5,000 5,000 $37,900
Missouri Holstein Association-98th Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, January 25, 2014, 10:00 a.m.,Springfield, MO President Eric Ling called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 34 members and guests were present. Tommy Scrivner moved that the minutes be approved, Jodi Wright 2nd , motion passed. State Representative Casey Guernsey, a member of the State Ag Committee, addressed the members about the House Bill #1326 that the State of Missouri is trying to get passed in the legislature. It would set margin insurance at $7.50 for dairy producers. The financial report was handed out for members to review. Janice Ling moved the financial report be approved, Larry Wright 2nd, motion passed. District, State, and National Reports Northwest: No report. West Central: Jay Moreland said the district show was held with the Cass County Fair in Pleasant Hill, plan to do the same for this year. Southwest: Jodi Wright said they had their district show in conjunction with Ozark Empire Fair. The Futurity was held at College of the Ozarks. Their district meeting was held in December. South Central: Tommy Scrivner said their district held their 25th Anniversary show on June 15th during the Tri-County Fair. This year the show date is June 14th and will be held with the fair again. Northeast Central: Eric Adkins said they held their district show during Spring Show and will again this year. They had their district meeting last week. Southeast: Cliff Strieker said they will have their district meeting when Tim Ewing will be in the area. State Fair: No report. Holstein USA: Tim Ewing said that beginning January 1st, that Holstein USA will be doing registration applications and classifications for the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association. There are no 40 year Holstein members from Missouri this year, however, there are four 50 year members who will be honored at the National Convention. They include Harlan and Judy Borman, Noel R and Lloyd L Boyd, Larry G Purdom, and the College of the Ozarks. 2013 Progressive Genetics Awards went to Cla-Cor Farm LLC, Groves-View Dairy, Wilson Martin, and Purina Animal Nutrition Center. 2013 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards went to the College of the Ozarks and Groves-View Dairy. University Extension: Ted Probert said they held a Dairy Grazing Conference and a Dairy Margins Workshop. There was no Southwest Center Field Day in 2013 but one is scheduled for September 12, 2014. At the Center they are currently doing reproductive research and fescue research. A Pasture Based Dairy Course is currently going on. Activities planned for this year include Dairy Profit Seminars, Cow Camp, and Dairy Judging Camp. The 4-H judging team will be traveling to Europe for an invitational contest in June. Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley said there are currently over 20,000 members of the Dairy Shrine. They give $50,000 in scholarships each year. He invited those who wish to become members to send in applications. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Show: Larry Wright reported that they will leave the point system the same as last year. State Fair 20 points, Spring Show 15 points, District Show 10 points, bonus points for National shows top half of the class 8 points, bottom half 4 points. Only 1 show will count for bonus points for an animal. Michelle will calculate points for All Missouri. Winners will be announced when points have been tabulated, approximately Thanksgiving after Louisville. Awards will be presented at State Convention in January. There will be a photographer scheduled for state fair for professional pictures. Southern Spring National is set for April 8-12th. It is recommended by the committee to use the Holstein Association’s Judges List for judges for Spring Show and State Fair. Spring Show: John Denbigh said the show date is set for Saturday, March 22, 2014. Cattle may begin arriving after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20th. The fees will remain the same as last year, entry is $25, late entry is $35, class sponsor is $50. There will be no calf sale. The show will begin at 10:00 am. The University will have straw for sale at $3.00 a bale. Northeast Central District will pay $200 toward the judge. It was brought up by Jodi Wright that the Northeast Central District contribute more financially toward the show since it is their district show and the state loses money on the show. It will be discussed at the district meeting in 2014. Sale: Jason Ewing said the sale was very successful. He thanked Select Sires Mid-America for their sponsorship for the sale meal. The sale averaged $2601 on all lots and grossed over $33,000. He thanked Gary Estes for auctioneering and all of the sale committee for their hard work. Larry Wright said they want more consignments for next year and will look to have more state members support. It is critical in order for the sale to be successful for the state. Professional pictures of consignments are important to a high quality catalog and will be required again next year. Tim Ewing is currently taking consignments for the Clinton County Sale. Futurity: Becky Durst gave a report on the winners of the 2013 futurity held October 12, 2013 at the College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO. The entries for the 2016 futurity are due February 1. The College of the Ozarks has invited us back for 2014. Jodi Wright moved that Becky work with the Executive Committee to finalize details for the 2014 futurity, Larry Wright 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Michelle asked the membership if they wanted to change the awards to be something different than chairs. It was the consensus to keep the chairs as awards. Awards: Ray Schooley gave the report stating they have made changes to the 2013 recommendations based on the request of the board. They include that the Distinguished Service Award recognize a living or deceased member. The Master Breeder Award recognize a living member, family, partnership, or corporation and that no more than one award be given each year. The Retired Breeder Award recognize a retired living or deceased member and that no more than two awards be given each year. The committee strongly recommends the Board take action to nominate deserving members for the awards offered by the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors, the National Dairy Shrine, and the Holstein Association USA. They also recommend that members give consideration to deserving members for the Distinguished Service Award, the Master Breeder Award, and the Retired Breeder Award in addition to the national awards mentioned above. Members deserve recognition and they must be nominated in order to be considered. Ray move to accept the recommendations made, Jodi Wright 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Finance: Roy Parsons went over the financials from 2013,the new budget will be close to break even. It is requested that the finance committee receive the financial statements earlier in order to have more time to work on the budget before the annual meeting. The committee has discussed looking at other options to try to make better use of our funds, it is recommended that we keep it the same and not make changes at this time. Lloyd Gunter from the Missouri Dairy Association spoke to the members. He welcomed us on behalf of MDA and thanked us for coming. The Farm Bill is currently on the House floor in Washington without the Dairy Stabilization attached to it, however, margin insurance is included in the bill. MDA is currently working with Missouri House Bill #1326 which puts margin insurance at $7.50. If passed, the state will cover the difference in margin up to $7.50 not covered by the federal. There is also an educational part attached to benefit ag students. This bill looks promising but our help is needed to contact representatives to vote yes. MDA is wanting to increase membership, you can sign up with dues paid as a milk check deduction. PAGE 21
OLD BUSINESS: History Book: John Underwood said the books are still for sale. There are ads being placed in the Mid-States for corrections, older pictures have been found since the book was printed. A few more corrections will be made in the near future. Association Audit: Eric Ling talked about the status of the audit. Michelle gave a current report. It was voted on by the Board that we could not afford an audit so we opted to do a financial review. The initial draft of the review has been finished. There are no discrepancies found by the accounting firm. The price estimate at the beginning was $2000-3000. It has been a much more time consuming project than anticipated and the current time put in is close to $7000. The Executive Board will meet with the accountants to discuss the billing. The final report should be available soon. National Convention Sale Receivables: Eric said that the money owed to the Association from the National Convention Sale has been collected and deposited in July of 2013. A letter from an attorney was sent in which Dallas Burton paid the full amount due. State Association mergers: Michelle reported that no response was received from Arkansas to meet with Missouri. It was heard that Arkansas has decided to join Oklahoma instead. There are some Arkansas members who have chosen to join Missouri instead. State Travel to District meetings: Michelle proposed the pros and cons of state representatives not attending District meetings. It has become more difficult to collect dues, schedule Breeder Pages, inform members of junior and adult association activities, and it is more difficult for Holstein Rep Tim Ewing to schedule and attend meetings. There seems to be less members attending meetings this year and some districts did not have a meeting. It costs the state an average of $600 to have the secretary and junior advisor attend. Jodi Wright moved that we reinstate paying the expense of state travel to district meetings, Brad Groves 2nd, motion passes. Cliff Strieker spoke that it is not necessary for travel to the Southeast District as there are so few members. NEW BUSINESS: Central File Storage: Jodi Wright said that it would be a good idea to be able to store the association information in a central file location. There are many different options and costs available. She recommended this be referred to the Board for further discussion. Field Day: Larry Wright offered to host Field Day at his farm in Verona, MO in 2014. There were no other offers. Mid-States: Michelle brought up some of the issues that have happened with the magazine. The association has not received copies of the print versions since 2012. There seems to be an unwillingness of the sharing of information from the Mid-States, especially pictures. The pricing structure does not encourage advertisers, other print publications offer price breaks for large ads and multiple issue ads. The Mid-States is not being competitive with other publications. Sue Ann Steele says the magazine is not in a good financial state as other states have not been paying for their part. The ad prices have not changed in 19 years. It was offered that we could put together a committee to help if necessary. Sue Ann said she would look into the situation further and let us know. 4-H Judging Team: Ted Probert talked about the judging team raising money to go to Europe for an invitational judging contest. Team members are Steven Nelson, Tucker Peterson, Bailee Whitehead, and Brittney Groves. Donations can be made to the Missouri 4-H Foundation and can be given to Ted or any team member. Mike Wilson talked about the experience of the Europe trip. It is planned for June 18th through July 2nd. Larry Wright moved we give the team $5000, Jason Ewing 2nd, motion passed. By-Laws: Alfred Brandt said the By-Law committee has come up with some proposed changes to the by-laws. He read those proposals and then recommended we wait until the next annual meeting to vote on them. Jason Ewing moved we vote on changes at the next annual meeting, Larry Wright 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Resolutions: Jay Moreland read the 2013 Resolutions. Jay moved they be accepted, Jodi Wright 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Nominating Committee: Tommy Scrivner gave the committee recommendation that the officer slate remain the same, President, Eric Ling; VicePresident, Jay Moreland; Secretary-Treasurer, Michelle Eilenstine; and Director at Large, Brad Groves. Tommy moved the officers remain the same, Sue Ann Steele 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Junior Committee report: Breezy Gardner gave the junior report. She is the 2014 Junior President. $3400 was raised with the raffle calf and they plan to do another one this year. They are currently looking for a calf to be donated. The juniors will keep the Junior All Missouri points the same, Futurity money will continue to be paid to juniors, and the junior advisor stipend will remain the same at $500. New officers were elected in their meeting. They are collecting pennies for the Penny Wars for National Convention. Several junior members are planning on attending and competing at National Convention. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Futurity entries are due February 1. The Region 7 Holstein Association meetings will be available online this year. Members are encouraged to sign up for the Breeder Page on the website. Janice Ling mentioned the low participation in voting for the Cow of the Year Award. Members need to be more proactive in sending in their ballots and participating. Jason Ewing moved the meeting be adjourned, Robert Perry 2nd, motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Eilenstine
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2013 RESOLUTIONS MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 25, 2014, Springfield, MO th The committee met and recommends the following resolutions for your consideration at the 98 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 2014 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, managing editor, and Jodi Wright and Michelle Eilenstine, secretary treasurers be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to the Rick Scheer family for hosting the 2013 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 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 past director Jon Hagler and new director Richard Fordyce and their staff, including the animal health department, the director of the Missouri State Fair and especially Kate Geppert, dairy superintendent. 4. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: The Commercial Ag Program, and the entire dairy extension specialist team. The Midwest Dairy Association and the National Dairy Board with special commendation to Ron Gruisimier 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 2013 National Convention: Dairy Bowl: Lora and Blake Wright and Taylor and Kiera Groves, and coaches Brad and Gail Groves. Folding Display Contest: Katelyn McClellan, Dalton Smith, Samantha Calton, Audrey McClellan, Bailee and Lauren Whitehead. Junior Jeopardy: Charlie Brooks and Katelyn McClellan. Senior Jeopardy: Bailee Whitehead and Audrey McClellan. Banner: Bailee Groves and Breezy Gardner. Digital Scrapbook: Lora Wright. Public Speaking: Lora Wright, Taylor Groves, and Audrey McClellan. Special thanks are given to Bailee Whitehead for serving as our Holstein Princess and Lauren Whitehead as Holstein Miss. The state of Missouri won the Penny War competition for the second year. We would like to congratulate the Missouri 4-H Judging Team of Bailee Whitehead, Steven Nelson, Tucker Peterson, and Brittney Groves on their success at World Dairy Expo. 9. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Robert and Janice Perry, Sylvia McClellan, and Shannon Kleiboeker 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 and the College of the Ozarks for hosting the 2013 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: Eric Ling, president; Jay Moreland , vice president; Brad Groves, director at large; Jodi Wright and Michelle Eilenstine, secretary managers. 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 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 strongly urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the positions being vacated. 15. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year’s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. 16. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Groves-Vu Farm for receiving the 2012 Cow of the Year Award with Groves-Vu Blitz Lassie. 17. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association thanks Rex Ricketts for his 42 years of dedication to the Missouri dairy industry. Respectfully submitted: Jay Moreland, chairman; Ed Steele, Ed Wittorff
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Missouri Holstein Districts
The Missouri Holstein Convention Host District Schedule 2015 – West Central 2018 – Southeast
2016 – Northwest 2019 – Northeast
2017 – South Central 2020 – Southwest
Convention Notes:
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