WJSA Newsletter - Wisconsin Shorthorn Association

WJSA Newsletter
2013
Dear Fellow Shorthorn Enthusiasts,
As I reflect back on the year the Wisconsin Junior
Shorthorn Association has had I am excited and
encouraged. WJSA has come to be filled with
many hardworking leaders that I know will carry
what has been built as an association into the
future. As my time as a junior soon comes to a
close, I am reminded of the things I wish I had
known when I first joined WJSA. So, I will leave
you with these five tokens of advice.
WJSA
President’s
Message
1. Get Involved! Take the time to hold a junior
board position or become the WSA Shorthorn
Lassie Queen. You will learn so much about
yourself as a leader and a member of a team that
will carry with you far past your junior years.
Inside This Issue:
2. Go Outside of Your Comfort Zone! Go talk to
people you normally wouldn’t talk to. Get to know
other junior members from Wisconsin and from
other state associations. The people you meet at
cattle shows will become some of your life-long
friends.
3. Be Grateful! When one show doesn’t go your
way, take the time to remember where you started
from and recognize how far you have come.
Continue to thank all of the people that have
helped you along the way.
4. Give Back What You Have Learned! We have
all had the opportunity to learn new tricks or tips
from someone throughout our years in WJSA. It is
the help from others that have brought us to
where we are with our cattle. So, give back what
you have learned. Take the time to teach new
showmen what you have learned. Trust me, they
will be forever grateful.
5. Forget the Little Things and Enjoy Yourself!
Your time as a junior member will go by way too
fast! So, let go of the one bad show or the one
bad day and enjoy your time as a junior.
WJSA President’s Message
Meet the Junior Board
WSA State Show
National Junior Shorthorn Show
Mackenzie Cash – AJSA Board
Wisconsin State Fair
WSA Pasture Walk
Bull & Heifer of the Year
Lassie Chat
Lassie App. & WJSA Board App. Info.
WSA Scholarship Information
Featured Junior Member
Friend of WJSA & WJSA News
Upcoming Events
Sincerely,
Hope Schlimgen
2013-14 WJSA President & Newsletter Editor
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Meet Your Junior Board
Hope Schlimgen --- President
Four years ago I took an active part in working to
establish a Junior Board for the WJSA. Since that time I
have served the WJSA as Junior Board President,
Show Chair, Membership Chair, Lassie Princess
and Lassie Queen. I am currently in my third year
at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where I am
majoring in Special Education. In the future I hope to open an early
intervention and transition services facility to aid individuals with
cognitive disabilities. I also look forward to continuing to grow my
Shorthorn herd and be an active part of the WSA in years to come.
Some of my proudest show ring accomplishments include breeding and
showing the 2009 Champion Shorthorn Steer at the WI State Fair,
having the Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Bull at the 2013
National Junior Shorthorn Show, and winning Reserve Division II
Champion Heifer at the 2013 N.A.I.L.E.
Damian Hadorn-Papke --- Vice President
I am from Eau Claire, WI and am a senior at Augusta High School.
I plan to attend UW- Eau Claire for Pre-Med Biology, which will allow
me to continue showing cattle at local fairs. My family started off in
the cattle business with my Grandfather who had Angus, Hereford,
and Crossbred cows. The color red took over when we bought our first
Shorthorn 11 years ago. Since then we have grown to about 80 head of cattle
including my Grandfather’s cattle. My first national show was the Shorthorn Jr.
Nationals in Iowa when I was 10. I have attended or participated in national
competitions from then on because of the great experience I had there. I have
also enjoyed my time at the WI Jr. Shorthorn Show for several years. This year
my heifer had many successes in the show ring. Each year I feel that I have
improved my cattle genetics with this past year’s shows being my proudest.
Although I have never served on the WI Jr. Board before I embraced it and was
extremely happy that this opportunity was presented to me. It is a great
experience and it helped me expand my knowledge of what was happening in
our breed.
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Morgan Denzer --- Secretary
I am planning on attending Iowa State University
next year to study Biological Systems Engineering.
At a young age I was given the option of any breed
to show. I chose Shorthorns for their color and
haven’t regretted the decision since. I am
currently the Secretary of the WJSA. Last year I
was the President and I have been the Secretary and
Director-at-Large. I truly enjoyed seeing this organization start
and seeing it grow as I have grown with it. My proudest Shorthorn
accomplishment would be at this past year’s Junior Nationals
where my bred and owned heifer won her owned class.
Samantha Straley --- Show Chairperson
Hi, I’m Samantha Straley from Elton, WI where
I own a small herd of Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus
cows. I am a freshman at UW-River Falls, studying
Agricultural Marketing Communications. In the
past I have served as the WI Lassie Queen and
Membership Chairperson. I am really excited about
being this year’s Show Chairperson and I hope to see
you all at the Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show!
Meet Your Junior Board
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Meet Your Junior Board
Sarah Biesbier --- Membership Chairperson
My name is Sarah Biesbier. I am the daughter of
Eric and Debbi Biesbier and I live in Reedsburg,
Wisconsin and am currently a junior in High
School. My plans after High School are going to
college for Ag Marketing Communications. I
started showing cattle when I was 12 years old
and when I was 14 my sister, Eryn, and I bought
our first Shorthorn heifers and started building a
herd. My greatest experience in WJSA was
participating in Shorthorn Junior Nationals in
Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Shorthorn Fellowship
at WSA State Show
Photography Contest Winners
On July 15th and 16th Shorthorn breeders
Adult Original & Enhanced
Winning Photos
from across Wisconsin gathered in Lodi,
WI for a weekend of showing and
Shorthorn fellowship. The Wisconsin
Shorthorn Association had yet another
great turnout on Father’s Day weekend
with 41 head entered in the Junior Show
and 42 head entered in the Open Show.
The weekend included a picnic, an
educational event and kickball competition
Junior Original & Enhanced
Winning Photos
for Junior members, a photography
competition, a silent auction, and an
educational talk from ASA’s Field
Representative, Patrick Wall. Members of
the Wisconsin Shorthorn Association and
Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association
were excited to learn about genomics and
look forward to networking more with the
American Shorthorn Association in the
future!
THANK YOU STATE SHOW SPONSERS!
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Animart
Bad Water Cattle Co.-Denzer Family
Badgerland Financial
Bright Lights Show Cattle
Caleb Orebaugh
Circle S Stock Farms
Country K Shorthorns
Dreamy 280 Cattle Co.
East Central Select Sires
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales
Assoc.
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Kegley’s Show Supplies
Tractor Central-West Salem
Hi View Shorthorns
Johnson Valley Shorthorns
Oakwood Farms
Orebaugh Family Shorthorns
Samantha Rose Cattle Co.
Siegler Family
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board
WSA State Show
June 16, 2013
Junior
Show
Grand Champion Heifer Jr. Show
Jeremie Siegler
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Jr. Show
Hope Schlimgen
Res. Champion Futurity Heifer
Champion Shorthorn Steer
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Brodie Abney, South Wayne
Lucas Heimmermann, Hortonville
Champion Cow-Calf
Res. Champion Shorthorn Steer
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Nicole Bakken, Stoughton
Jasmine Hunn, Wisconsin Rapids
Champion ShorthornPlus Steer
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Res. Champion Cow-Calf
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Rachel Bohman Hansen, Chilton
Max Dach, Viroqua
Champion Shorthorn Heifer
Champion Shorthorn Bull
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Jeremie Siegler, Burlington
Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer
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Res. Champion Shorthorn Bull
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Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds
Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds
Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer
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Showmanship:
Auston Boshan, White Lake
Beginner: Morgan Vondra, Mineral Point
Champion Bred and Owned Heifer
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Junior: Nicole Bakken, Stoughton
Mackenzie Nickels, Beloit
Intermediate: Brodie Abney, South Wayne
Champion Futurity Heifer
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Morgan Denzer, Pulaski
Senior: Mackenzie Nickels, Beloit
Evan Rathke, Fredonia
Junior Show Judge: Mark Swalve,
Chadwick, IL
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June 16, 2013
Open
WSA State
Show
Show
Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Jeremie Siegler, Burlington
Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds
Champion Cow-Calf
 Cheerful Acres, Delavan
Res. Champion Cow-Calf
 Jasmine Hunn, Wisconsin Rapids
Champion Shorthorn Bull
 Morgan Denzer, Pulaski
Res. Champion Shorthorn Bull
 Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds
Open Show Judge: Dakota Backenhauer
Mineral Point, WI
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On June 24th, nine
Wisconsin youth
headed to Des Monies,
Iowa with 17 head of
cattle for the National
Junior Shorthorn Show
and Youth Conference.
While there these
WJSA members took
part in the opening
ceremonies, exhibited
high quality livestock,
participated in youth
sweepstakes, showed
there Wisconsin
hospitality by giving
away Wisconsin cheese
curds, and got a chance
to meet other Shorthorn
enthusiasts from across
the country.
Samantha Straley showing her
WI hospitality by handing out
cheese curds.
National Junior
Shorthorn Show and
Youth Conference
Team Salesmanship
Wisconsin Results
Senior Division, (17-21 years)
1st Hope Schlimgen and Mackenzie Nickels
Arts and Crafts
Senior Division, (17-21 years)
4th Hope Schlimgen
Digitally Enhanced Photography
Senior Division (17-21 years)
4th Samantha Straley
Graphic Design
Senior Division (17-21 years)
4th Devin Hadorn-Papke
Ultrasound Champion Carcass Steer
Nicole Bakken
NAME: JMCC HECTOR
SIRE: AF SL SIN CITY ET
DAM: JMCC MISS LILY 1002
DATE OF BIRTH: APRIL 1, 2012
Golden Comb Award
Mackenzie Nickels
& Addison Wall
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Wisconsin National Junior Show Results
Owned Female Show
Senior Heifer Calves (Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2012)
8th place – Nicole Bakken, Stoughton, WI
Bred & Owned Purebred Heifer Show
Summer Yearling Females
(July 1-August 31, 2012)
1st place - Morgan Denzer, Pulaski, WI
Summer Yearling Females
(July 1 – August 30, 2012)
1st place – Morgan Denzer, Pulaski, WI
8th place – Chris Blank, Slinger, WI
Early Spring Yearling Females
(March 1-April 30, 2012)
7th place – Mackenzie Nickels, Beloit, WI
Late Spring Yearling Females
(May 1 – June 30, 2012)
7th place – Chris Blank, Slinger, WI
Junior Yearling Females
(January 1-February 28, 2012)
9th place – Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
Early Spring Yearling Females
(April 1-April 30, 2012)
9th place - Mackenzie Nickels, Beloit, WI
12th place – Jonathan Conklin, Antigo, WI
Purebred Steer Show
1269 pound
9th place – Nicole Bakken, Stoughton, WI
Early Spring Yearling Females
(March 1 – March 31, 2012)
1st place – Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
9th place – Samantha Straley, Elton, WI
10th – Morgan Denzer, Pulaski, WI
Junior Yearling Females
(January 1-February 28, 2012)
7th – Devin Hadorn-Papke, Eau Claire, WI
8th – Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
11th – Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
Senior Yearling Females
(September 1-December 31, 2011)
8th place – Damin Hadorn-Papke, Eau Claire
9th place – Samantha Straley, Elton, WI
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Purebred Bred and Owned Bull Show
Junior Yearling Bulls
(January 1-February 28, 2012)
1st – Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
2nd – Morgan Denzer, Pulaski, WI
Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned
Bull Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
Golden Comb
Mackenzie Cash
American Junior Shorthorn Association
Junior Board Member
What was
your experience
like running for
the JuniorJunior
Board?
Meet
Wisconsin’s
AJSA
Board Representative!
I knew that I wanted to run for the American Junior Shorthorn Association Board since the first Junior Nationals that I
attended. I watched the junior board at the Junior Nationals keep the wheels turning for the whole event. Little did I
know at that time, everything else they did throughout the year. As I got older and learned more about the position, I
knew that it was something that I was going to apply and run for. I first ran for the position in 2012 and didn’t end up
getting elected to the board. I was really discouraged and I wasn’t sure if I was going to run again. I ended up going to
Louisville that fall and was approached by Hannah Winegardner, who was currently on the junior board, and she
encouraged me to re-run for the position. That put everything in motion. In February I turned in my paper application.
Following the paper application, you wait until Junior Nationals when the process with voting delegates and interviews
begins. The election process included attending Youth Conferences, where I participated in the mentor/apprentice
program, was introduced to state delegates, and participated in a round robin question and answer session. In addition
to the Youth Conferences, I was interviewed by a panel of industry leaders and helped run many of the events and
contests. While running for the board at Junior Nationals I wasn’t able to spend a lot of time with my friends from
Wisconsin, but as I look back on it, the time spent working was well worth the reward, experiences, friendships, and
networks that I have built since then and can’t wait to continue growing these during my two year term.
What has been your favorite experience or event you have participated in as a AJSA board member?
So far, I have attended KEY Conference, the Maternal Legends Leading a Legacy Sale, N.A.I.L..E, and the National
Western Stock Show and will be attending Youth Beef Industry Congress, and Junior Nationals again. I would have to
say so far that my favorite event has been the National Western Stock Show. The shows weren’t quite so long so the
junior board was able to do a lot of activities together. We went through the trade show (even racing toy ponies),
walked through the display bulls, went out to eat, and had lessons in etiquette.
What advice would you give future WJSA members interested in running for the AJSA Junior Board?
After running twice, I have quite a bit of advice about what works and what doesn’t work. I would say to not wait until
last minute for anything. Then, prepare yourself on the history of AJSA and ASA (dates, etc.) know the names and
states of current junior board and senior board members, know current events with ASA, and any other questions you
might be asked. Also, be prepared to work hard at Junior Nationals, you might not get to spend as much time with your
state association as in other years. In addition, BE OUTGOING! Go talk to others from other states! If you have any
questions or concerns, or want to talk about running for the AJSA Junior Board, ask me!
Mackenzie Cash of Beloit, Wis., is the 20-year-old daughter of Anthony and Cheryl
Nickels. She is a junior at University Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Animal Science.
Mackenzie was recently elected to the AJSA Junior Board at Junior Nationals this
past June. Wisconsin is extremely proud to have Mackenzie serving on the
AJSA Junior Board! Congratulations Mackenzie!!
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2013 Wisconsin State Fair
Junior Show
Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Jeremie Siegler, Walworth
Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Evan Rathke, Ozaukee
Champion Shorthorn Cow/Calf
 Eryn Biesbier, Sauk
Res. Champion Shorthorn Cow/Calf
 Hannah Olsen, Waushara
Champion Bred & Owned Female
 Morgan Denzer, Outagamie
Res. Champion Bred & Owned Female
 Hope Schlimgen, Dane
Champion Shorthorn Steer
 Brodie Abney, Lafayette
Res. Champion Shorthorn Steer
 Kauy Fargo, Dane
Grand Champion Heifer
Grand Champion Steer
Jeremie Siegler
Brodie Abney
WSF Junior Show
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August 2-11, 2013
Shorthorn exhibitors
from across the state of
Wisconsin and
surrounding states
gathered in West Allis
for the Wisconsin State
Fair. Throughout the
week many quality
Shorthorn heifers,
steers, and bulls were
exhibited by WJSA
members in both the
Junior and Open show.
During the week,
Shorthorn exhibitors got
the chance to meet
other Shorthorn
exhibitors and learn
about the Wisconsin
Junior Shorthorn
Association during a
Shorthorn pizza party.
This year WJSA
members were also
fortunate enough to add
a ShorthornPlus show
to the Wisconsin State
Fair. WJSA looks
forward to seeing new
and old faces at next
year’s Wisconsin State
Fair.
2013 Wisconsin State Fair
Champion Shorthorn
Heifer
Champion Shorthorn
Bull
Open Show
Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Eric Urban, Fon Du Lac, WI
Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer
 Brodie Abney, South Wayne, WI
Champion Shorthorn Cow/Calf
 Leon Sterken, Delavan, WI
Champion Shorthorn Bull
 Hope Schlimgen, Blue Mounds, WI
Res Champion Shorthorn Bull
 Morgan Denzer, Pulaski, WI
Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer
 Dan Laufenberg, Hixton, WI
Res. Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer
 Auston Boshan, White Lake, WI
Champion ShorthornPlus Cow/Calf
 Samantha Straley, Elton, WI
Champion ShorthornPlus Bull
 Samantha Straley, Elton, WI
Shorthorn Premier Breeder: Hope Schlimgen & Matt Mueller
Shorthorn Premier Exhibitor: Hope Schlimgen
ShorthornPlus Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Dan Laufenberg
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WSA Pasture Walk
September 14, 2013
The Schlimgen Family - Dreamy 280 Cattle Co. hosted the WSA Pasture
Walk at their farm in Blue Mounds, WI. The day began with a pot-luck dinner
followed by a pasture walk, farm facilities tour, and explanation of Dreamy 280’s
cattle program. Professor Dan Schaefer from the UW-Madison Animal Science
Department spoke about fall cattle management and Gene Schriefer the Iowa
County UW Extension Ag Agent shared information about pasture grasses and
rotational grazing. There was a scavenger hunt for the junior members. The
weather was perfect and it was a wonderful day filled with Shorthorn
camaraderie.
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2013 WI Shorthorn Association
Bull of the Year
Congratulations Hope Schlimgen
Dreamy 280 Cattle Co.!
DREAMY 280 JOE RIDER 204
Sire: SS Joe Rider 358
Dam: Dreamy 280 Sables Delight
Date of Birth: 1/1/12
Dreamy 280 Cattle Company is located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin and has been actively raising
Shorthorn and Angus cattle for the past 16 years. Hope began her journey in the Shorthorn breed
when she started showing cattle in 4-H. Hope was drawn to how “pretty” Shorthorns were and her
love for them has grown immeasurably. Dreamy 280 has continued to expand their herd and works
to raise quality show and production cattle through marketing heifers, bred heifers, bulls, steers, as
well as direct marketing beef. Dreamy 280 Joe Rider 204 is proof of Dreamy 280’s growth. His
2013 winnings include: Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Bull at the National Junior
Shorthorn Show, Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull at the Wisconsin State Fair, Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Bull at the Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show and World Beef Expo, and Reserve Grand
Champion Bull at the Black Hills Stock Show, SD. Dreamy 280 Joe Rider 204 was recently sold
to the Cooksey Farms of Roggen, CO. Dreamy 280 Joe Rider 204’s success this past year at the
National Junior Shorthorn Show is one of Hope’s proudest show ring accomplishments. Hope
looks forward to continually increasing her herd quality throughout the years and networking with
fellow Shorthorn breeders within the industry.
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2013 WI Shorthorn Association
Female of the Year
Congratulations Jeremie Siegler!
HOOK MARGIEMARGIE 52Z
Sire: Hi Views Ace of Diamonds
Dam: HL Shannon Margie 05
Date of Birth: 9/2/12
Jeremie Siegler has been showing since he was 9 years old and this was his last year
showing as a junior. Jeremie has enjoyed showing and helping others at shows. The
Siegler family has a small herd of Shorthorn and Commercial cows that they have had a lot
of success with. Hook MargieMargie 52Z has been a great addition to our Shorthorns. She
was Supreme Champion in both the junior and open shows at the Wisconsin Shorthorn
Show, Champion Shorthorn Heifer at Wisconsin State Fair in the junior show, and won her
division at the Wisconsin State Fair in the open show and at World Beef Expo. Jeremie
also took her to the 2013 NAILE. Jeremie works full time at PATS Services, Inc. where he
is a driver and service tech. He hopes to add more cows to his herd and eventually get into
raising and selling club calves.
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Lassie
Chat
2013 WI Shorthorn Lassie Queen
Samantha Straley
As my time has ended as the Wisconsin Shorthorn Lassie Queen I would
just like to thank the Wisconsin Shorthorn Association for the support and the
privilege of allowing me to serve as your Wisconsin Shorthorn Lassie Princess
and Queen. It was a real honor and I had a wonderful time promoting the great
Shorthorn breed and the Wisconsin Association! The biggest highlight of my
time as the Wisconsin Shorthorn Queen was representing the WSA at the 2013
Shorthorn Junior Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa last summer. But, of course,
every time I served as the Wisconsin Shorthorn Lassie Queen it was a true
highlight in my life and such a privilege. Due to the start of college, I made the
decision to not vie for the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen title. It was a
decision that wasn’t easy to make but vying for the national crown has not
escaped my mind in for in the future. Again, I would like to say thank you, very
much. I will never forget the opportunity that the WSA has allowed me. At UW
River Falls I am majoring in Agriculture Marketing and Communications so in
my future I will always be able to promote the Shorthorn breed and cattle
industry to the best of my abilities. I am very proud to be a part of the
Shorthorn breed and even prouder to be a junior of the Wisconsin Shorthorn
Association!
Sincerely,
Samantha Straley
2013-2014 Wisconsin Shorthorn Lassie Queen
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Lassie Application Information
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Qualifications to Apply:
Must be 15 years old by January 1 to apply for Lassie Princess
Must be 16 years old by January 1 to apply for Lassie Queen
Must serve for 1 year as a Lassie Princess in order to apply for WI Shorthorn
Association Lassie Queen
May repeatedly apply to be a Lassie Princess until the age of 21
Must be 16-21 years old by January 1 to apply for National Lassie Queen
Applications can be found at www.wisconsinshorthorns.com under the Junior tab
Submit application by January 1st to:
Lisa Schlimgen
Wisconsin Shorthorn Association Lassie Coordinator
2792 Cave of the Mounds Road
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
(608) 437-8074
[email protected]
www.wisconsinshorthorns.com
WI Junior Board Application Information
WJSA Board Members play an integrate part in planning events for WJSA, growing
WJSA membership, and collaborating with WSA.
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Qualifications to Apply:
Applicants must be a paid member of the Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn
Association
Must be 12 years or older as of January 1st
Be excited about Shorthorns!
Elections for the Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association Junior Board will be held at the
WSA State Show in June.
For further information please contact:
Hope Schlimgen
Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association President
2792 Cave of the Mounds Road
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Wisconsin Shorthorn
Association Scholarship
Information
Scholarships/s of $150 may be awarded to
beginning or continuing students enrolled in a
post-secondary program. Applications must be
postmarked or electronically received by June
1st. Applications can be found at
www.wisconsinshorthorns.com
under the Junior tab.
2013 WSA
Scholarship
Samantha Straley
Recipient
Samantha Straley is 18 years old and a
Application Requirements
graduate of White Lake High School.
Samantha owns a small herd of
Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus cattle in
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A current dues paying member of the
Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association
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Has cattle showing experience above the
county level
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Has a satisfactory high school record
Elton, Wisconsin. She is currently
attending the University of WisconsinRiver Falls, studying Agricultural
Completed Applications can be sent to:
Marketing Communications. Samantha
Lisa Schlimgen
has been actively involved in the
2792 Cave of the Mounds Road
Wisconsin Shorthorn Association serving
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
as the WSA Lassie Queen and Princess,
as well as Membership Chairperson and
Show Chairperson
on the WJSA Junior
Board.
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WJSA FEATURED JUNIOR MEMBER
The Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association is filled with hard working members who excel
in and out of the show ring. Each year we highlight one of our junior members and their
involvement within WJSA. This year we are pleased to feature Nicole Bakken who has
demonstrated great interest and involvement with
Shorthorns and the Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn
Association.
Hi! My name is Nicole Bakken. I am from
Stoughton, WI and I am 15 years old. My mom
worked at a Dairy Farm when I was in 3rd grade
and I wanted to show a steer. I got a dairy steer
from that farm and ended up showing that steer
and two Hereford heifers that year. That
experience hooked me on showing cattle. Both
of my brothers showed and I always liked helping
them with their cattle. I had always wanted a
Shorthorn heifer. I finally got my first one in 2009
at World Beef Expo. I just joined WJSA last year
because I wanted to interact with other kids that
are in the Shorthorn breed. I wanted to get
involved with people that have the same breed that interests me. Everyone in the
Wisconsin Shorthorn Association has welcomed me and I thank everyone. It’s a
good bunch of people. I had a really good time at the Shorthorn Junior Nationals in
2013 and I hope to participate in this show throughout my junior show career.
Receiving the Champion Carcass steer at Nationals was just shocking and I was
super excited about my steer. In 2013 I had a lot of proud moments in the show
ring, it was the best show year that I’ve had. I think one of my proudest moments
was at the WI State Fair Open Show. My Shorthorn heifer was Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Fall heifer. I was really happy with my heifer. If I had a second most
proud moment it would be winning Reserve Champion Steer at the Dane County
Fair. I absolutely love showing cattle. I couldn’t think of a better thing to do over
the summer and working with them in the winter. This is my sport and I love doing
it. I would like to get up to about 15 Shorthorn cows and keep improving my
genetics.
2013 Friend of WI Junior Shorthorn
Association
Lisa Schlimgen
WJSA Advisor & Lassie Advisor
I was truly honored to have been chosen to receive the first
annual “Friend of WJSA” award! I began serving as the WJSA
Advisor in 2008. Since that time I have had the privilege to work
with talented WJSA members and watch them form the WJSA
organization into one of which they can be very proud of.
My involvement in my family’s cattle operation includes;
bookkeeping, advertising, cattle show and sale entries, chore
and field work as needed, and helping to calve out our 65
Shorthorn and Angus cows. I also manage our direct market
beef business, Dreamy 280 Farm Fresh Meats, LLC. Since
January of 2013 I have greatly enjoyed working as the 4-H Youth
Development Advisor for Iowa County which I will do until June
of 2014.
My favorite shows to attend are World Beef Expo and the
National Junior Shorthorn Show. Some of our family’s favorite
memories include times during “showcations”.
JUNIOR NEWS – JUNIOR NEWS – JUNIOR NEWS
Youth may exhibit at Wisconsin State Fair through the
Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association
Criteria for showing at Wisconsin State Fair through WJSA
Age eligibility: Must be between the ages of 12-19 by January 1 of the current year.
1. Be a member of WJSA by March 1 of the exhibition year.
2. Attend an educational event. Proof of attendance must be sent to the WJSA advisor prior to exhibition at WSF.
3. Show at the State Shorthorn Show or the Junior National Shorthorn Show during the year in which you want to exhibit at WSF.
4. Show a Shorthorn or ShorthornPlus at the WSF Junior Show during the year in which you want to exhibit at WSF.
At WSF you will stall with your county.
WSF Junior exhibitors now submit all entry information and fees directly to Wisconsin State Fair either on-line or via the mail.
Exhibitors wishing to show Junior market steers at the Wisconsin State Fair will need to self‐identify their animals with an official
RFID identification tag and submit a DNA hair sample to WSF. WSF steer ID information can be found at:
http://www.wistatefair.com/wp/news-and-updates/
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2014
FEBRUARY 15 – WSA & WJSA ANNUAL MEETINGS, WI DELLS
MAY 1 – ENTRY DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR SHORTHORN SHOW
MAY 1 – ENTRY DEADLINE FOR WLBA SPRING PREVIEW SHOW
MAY 15 – ENTRY DEADLINE FOR WLBA LIVESTOCK SHOW CAMP
JUNE 1 – WSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
JUNE 7 – WLBA SPRING PREVIEW SHOW, JEFFERSON, WI
JUNE 14 – WSA PICNIC, MEETING & FUN, LODI, WI
JUNE 15 – WSA STATE SHORTHORN JUNIOR & OPEN SHOWS, LODI, WI
JUNE 14-15 WLBA LIVESTOCK SHOW CAMP, WSF PARK
JUNE 23-27 – NATIONAL JUNIOR SHORTHORN SHOW, LOUISVILLE, KY
JULY 31 – DEADLINE FOR WLBA SUMMER SPECTACULAR ENTRIES
AUGUST 4-10 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
AUGUST 16 – WLBA SUMMER SPECTACULAR SHOW, WAUSAU, WI
SEPTEMBER 26-27 WORLD BEEF EXPO
NOVEMBER 15-21 – NAILE, LOUISVILLE, KY
JANUARY 1 – LASSIE APPLICATIONS DUE
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