Presented by Hiland Dairy Foods

Presented by Hiland Dairy Foods
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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
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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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Attend one of our upcoming meetings in your area to learn more about our cooperative.
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Tuesday, January 27
Ramada Hotel & Convention
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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 [email protected].
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We’re up when you’re up.
dairyherd.com
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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
[email protected]
District 8 Director
Kevin Frankenbach (Sue)
Secretary
6207 County Road 258
Hannibal, MO 63401
573/221-6843
cell: 573/248-9309
[email protected]
District 2 Director
Larry Schmidt (Carolyn)
Treasurer
216 Hwy JJ
Laredo, MO 64652
660/286-2781
cell: 660/654-2156
[email protected]
District 1 Director
Ted Sheppard (Barbara)
6600 Sheppard Dairy Road
Cabool, Missouri 65689
417/926-5887
cell: 417/349-1236
[email protected]
District 6 Director
Norris Sloan (Annette)
Route 1, Box 92
Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711
417/948-2233
cell:417/254-0256
[email protected]
At Large Director
Stacey McCallister (Ingrid)
8458 Hwy 38
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
417/668-5504
cell: 417/259-1453
[email protected]
At Large Director
Jay Moreland (Brenda)
21601 E. 227th Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
816/884-3697
cell: 816/258-3353
fax: 816/884-4598
[email protected]
District 3 Director
Tom Olerichs (Kathy)
30288 Pacific School Road
Mora, MO 65345
660/668-4717
cell: 660/620-4718
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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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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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.
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
This is the official notice to all members of the Missouri Holstein Association that the annual
membership meeting will be held Saturday, January 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.
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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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