Missouri Junior Holstein Association

IT'S ALMOST AWARD TIME!!

Entry Deadline Date - December 8, 2023!

Check Back for applications for Princess, Miss, Distinguished Junior and Spring Classic Scholarship!

Missouri Junior Holstein Association offers several opportunities for young members to get involved, receive awards and gain scholarships towards college. Missouri Princess, Miss, Distinguished Junior (Sr & Jr Division), Spring Classic Scholarship.

Missouri Junior Holstein Association offers several opportunities for young members to get involved, receive awards and gain scholarships towards college. Please take the time to look through them and take advantage of what we have to offer. All applications are to be postmarked by December 8, 2023 and sent to Shannon Kleiboeker. Further instructions and requirements can be found on the applications for each award. Applications are below, or contact Shannon for a paper or emailed copy.

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN PRINCESS

Represent and assist Missouri Holstein at various events and be a spokesperson for our organization and the Holstein breed.
Requirements:
Available for girls ages 16-21 as of January 1, 2023.
Assist with the following:
-Missouri Holstein Field Day
-Missouri State Fair (Junior and Open Shows)
-At least 3 District Shows
-State Holstein Convention
How to Apply:
Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for paper copy. Interview, which will be conducted during the State Holstein Convention in January.
Prizes:
-Crown
-Sash
-Flowers
-$500 Scholarship to college of your choice

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN MISS

Assist the Princess at various Missouri Holstein events.
Requirements:
Available for girls ages 8-15 as of January 1, 2023
Assist with the following:
-Assist with your district show
-Assist with any other shows/events possible
How to Apply:
Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Interview, which will be conducted during the State Holstein Convention in January.
Prizes:
-Crown
-Sash
-Flowers

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN PRINCESS

Missouri Holstein Princess Application Form

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN MISS

Missouri Holstein Miss Application Form

DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER - SENIOR DIVISION

The Distinguished Junior Member Award recognizes Missouri Holstein Youth for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. This award is also a great stepping stone for the Distinguished Junior Member award at the national level, where youth are recognized at the National Holstein Convention for their achievements. You must win state to compete in the National contest.
Requirements:
Missouri Junior Holstein Member in good standing ages 15-21 as of January 1, 2023
How to Apply:
Complete a short entry book as described on application. Book should contain youth's involvement with the Missouri Holstein Association as well as work and accomplishments with the Holstein Breed. Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Award will be presented during the banquet at Missouri Holstein Convention in January.
Prizes:
$100 cash award OR $200 toward National Convention expenses if competing in a National Convention Contest in 2024

Senior Member Application Form

DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER - JUNIOR DIVISION

The Distinguished Junior Member Award recognizes Missouri Holstein Youth for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. This award is also a great stepping stone for the Young Distinguished Junior Member award at the national level, where youth are recognized at the National Holstein Convention for their achievements. You must win State to compete in the National contest.
Requirements:
Missouri Junior Holstein Member in good standing. Applicant should not be 15 as of January 1, 2023
How to Apply:
Complete a short entry book as described on application. Book should contain youth's involvement with the Missouri Holstein Association as well as work and accomplishments with the Holstein Breed. Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Award will be presented during the banquet at Missouri Holstein Convention in January.
Prizes:
$50 cash award OR $100 toward National Convention expenses if competing in a National Convention Contest in 2018

Junior Member Application Form

OZARK SPRING CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP

A college scholarship sponsored by the Southwest District from the previous Ozark Spring Classic Sale and the Missouri Holstein Association.
Requirements:
Missouri Junior Holstein Member in High School or College
How to Apply:
Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy.
Prizes:
Scholarship in the amount of $400

Spring Classic Scholarship Form

NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBERS

Application forms for the 2024 Distinguished Junior Member (ages 17 - 21) and Young Distinguished Junior Member (ages 9-16) contests are now available.

As a reminder entries must be received by March 1st. The top individuals will be recognized in June at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER FORMS

DJM & YDJM Applications and select DJM or YDJM or contact Shannon Kleiboeker.

NATIONAL HOLSTEIN WOMENS SCHOLARSHIP

The directors of the National Holstein Women's Scholarship Organization would like all Junior Holstein members to be aware of some changes made in their scholarship application process.
Application due February 15, 2024.

NHWSO Scholarship Form and Rules

EUROPE BOUND for MISSOURI DAIRY JUDGING!!

The team of Case Melzer, Molly Archer, Libby Shaver and Logan Archer judged at Harrisburg, PA and World Dairy Expo. Coaches Karla Deaver and Ted Probert.

Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team takes 2nd Overall!

Most of the Missouri State dairy judging team has worked for several couple years for their final judging experience at World Dairy Expo 2023.

Coaches Karla Deaver and Ted Probert took the team to all new highs and as Ted prepares to retire this team took him out on top! They participated on a four day tour of Illinois and Wisconsin to judge at different farms for practice: Bluff Ridge Holsteins, Kilgus Jerseys, Zehr-View Holsteins, Erbacres, Triangle Acres Brown Swiss, Meier Meadows, Hoards Farm, National Dairy Shrine and a visit to the Sassy Cow Creamery. .

Kilgus Farm

2nd Place Overall - Missouri
Coach Karla Deaver, Molly Archer, Libby Shaver, Case Melzer,
Logan Archer, Coach Ted Probert.

Missouri set personal records at the 2023 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. Many of you have seen the results but I want to summarize them here.

•Second High Team Overall - Highest finish at the National Contest in recent history (by only 7 points)
•High Team Oral Reasons - First time ever for Missouri!
•High Team in Ayrshires - 1st for Missouri
•High Team in Brown Swiss
•2nd High Team in Guernseys
•4th High Team in Holsteins
•4th High Team in Jerseys
•3rd High Team in Placings

Individually: All 4 team members were in the top 25 and are ALL-AMERICANS
3 team members were in the top 10, a first!

Case Melzer - 2nd high individual in Ayrshires and Holsteins, 6th in placings, 4th in oral reasons and 4TH INDIVIDUAL OVERALL

Molly Archer - 4th high individual in Brown Swiss, 2nd in Brown Swiss reasons, 2nd in Guernseys, 4th in Jerseys, 5th in Oral reasons and 6th INDIVIDUAL OVERALL

Libby Shaver - 5th high individual in Brown Swiss, 11th in oral reasons, and 10th INDIVIDUAL OVERALL

Logan Archer - 23rd INDIVIDUAL OVERALL

These kids have worked so hard for such a long time, and now they are EUROPE BOUND! We will be launching a major fund raising effort, so please stay tuned for an update soon! Thank you to everyone who has reached out to congratulate the team and coaches. We are grateful for your support of our program.

Hoard's Dairyman Farm

Harrisburg - All-American Contest

7th Place Overall - Missouri

So proud of these 3! A man down but stayed focused.

* 7th high team overall
* 2nd high team in oral reasons
* 4th in Jerseys
* 5th in Guernseys

* Libby 6th high individual overall, high individual in Jerseys, 2nd in oral reasons, 5th in Holsteins
* Case 6th in oral reasons - talked a 50 on one class!
A high scoring contest!

Also want to give a shout out to Missouri 4-H dairy judging alum Whitney Yerina for being high individual in oral reasons and overall in the post-secondary division! Proud of her! And congratulations to our friends at Kaskaskia College and coach Aaron Heinzmann on an amazing performance and win in the post-secondary contest!

Judging Team - Seeking Sponsorships

The State 4-H Dairy Judging Program has once again landed at the top and qualified for a chance to dairy judge in Europe in 2024! The team will be doing fundraisers in the next few months. So, be sure to keep an eye out on how you can support them.

OR you can contact Karla Deaver or Ted Probert, Extension Specialists and make a donation directly to the team and this experience. Remember, your gifts are ALWAYS tax deductable. We encourage everyone to help continue this legacy as we promote the dairy industry and lifelong skills learned by all of the participants!

Karla Deaver, Youth Extension Specialist, 417.466.3102, deaverk@missouri.edu
Ted Probert, 417.718.1818, probertt@missouri.edu

2024 MISSOURI STATE JUNIOR HOLSTEIN CONVENTION
**February 9-10, 2024**
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO

STATE JUNIOR ADVISOR POSITION OPEN

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support Missouri Youth in Dairy…

Currently taking applications for 2024
Duties include but are not limited to:

Organize and plan Junior Meeting and activities at state convention
Keep record of all Junior Association Finances
Sit on the Missouri Holstein Board of Directors
Coordinate with State Holstein Secretary
Organize trip to National Holstein Convention
Choose and train teams and individuals to represent
MO Holstein at National Convention Contests
Organize fundraising

For more information contact Shannon Kleiboeker 417-737-2876 shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com
To apply, please send resume by Dec 1, 2023 to:
Missouri Holstein
11449 Lawrence 2220
Verona, MO 65769
The Junior Advisor will to be in charge of ALL junior activities.

Select Sires Internship Opportunities

PLAIN CITY, Ohio - Select Sires Inc. has announced several different internship opportunities at multiple locations

Click on each Opportunity below to read summary, qualifications, application deadline, etc.

Information on all Internship Opportunities Deadline January 1, 2024

American Agri-Women Foundation scholarships

Various scholarships with differing deadlines

American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women with more than 50 state, commodity and agribusiness affiliate organizations, united to communicate with one another and with other consumers to promote agriculture. AAW members have been advocating for agriculture since 1974

There are several different scholarships available. Each has a different entry deadline. Click on the following link to view foundation offerings. and Scholarship offerings

DFA Scholarships and Internships Available

DFA Foundation awards scholarships to three categories of students: SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming freshmen: High school seniors or recent graduates who have been accepted to college
Undergraduate students: Students who are currently participating in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program
Graduate/professional students: Students enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program

Click on each Opportunity below to read summary, qualifications, application deadline, etc.

DFA Scholarship Opportunities Due January 15, 2024

DFA Internship Opportunities Varies

FFA Scholarships Available

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college.

Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million.

Scholarship Timeline

Application Live 11/1/2023
Application Deadline 1/11/2024
Supplement Deadline 1/18/2024
FFA Advisors Notification of Chapter Recipients 4/25/2024
Winner/Non Winner Notification Sent 4/25/2024
Acceptance Site Live 4/25/2024
Acceptance Deadline 5/31/2024

FFA Scholarship Information and deadlines

MID-WEST DAIRY SCHOLARSHIPS
Due: March 31, 2023

Don't miss this opportunity!

Midwest Dairy offers four $750 scholarships to students who are from dairy farms or currently employed on a dairy farm. Applicants must be considered or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college. Former recipients of the scholarship may re-apply providing they remain eligible. Online applications must be completed by March 31, 2024 and can be found at www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/.

Please contact Stacy Dohle with any eligibility or application questions at sdohle@midwestdairy.com

Scholarships to Support Agriculture’s Future
A Comprehensive list by Hoard's Dairyman

Are you college bound next fall? Planning to attend graduate school to continue your education? Applying for scholarships to assist in funding your efforts can be well worth the time put into filling out the applications.

1. Where to find dairy scholarships?
The Hoard’s Dairyman list of scholarships is where I looked when I was a senior in high school. Also, check out your school or college’s department for scholarships the school gives out or knows of. The National Dairy Shrine awards scholarships for different career interests and for students entering college, in their undergraduate education, or in graduate school as well.

2. Pay attention to eligibility.
Most scholarships have specific guidelines on who can apply for them. This may include year in school, major, career interests, or an affiliation with a club or organization. Contact the scholarship coordinator if you are unsure if you are eligible.

3. Apply multiple times.
If you are not awarded a scholarship after applying, it won’t hurt to submit your application again next year! A few scholarships are renewable, so you might have to resubmit your transcripts or letter of recommendations to get the scholarship again.
By: Elise Regusci

Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. In the table below is a listing of scholarships available to youth majoring agriculture or with a dairy background.

To view a list of college scholarships click this link www.hoards.com/flex-312-College-Scholarships.html.

Holstein Foundation Launched Career Resources

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., July 24, 2019 – The Holstein Foundation launched career resources designed to provide basic knowledge in a wide range of careers relating to the dairy industry. They are ideal for use by all ages, from junior dairy project members or leaders seeking reference materials.

The mission of the career resources is to help youth find a dairy-related career path that suits them best.

“We set out to help youth understand the wide variety of career opportunities in the dairy industry,” says Holstein Foundation Programs Manager Jodi Hoynoski. “We plan to expand these resources in the future to help them get the job they want too.”

Currently, 10 careers are outlined to fit a wide variety of interests. The Holstein Foundation will continue to expand the careers profiles offered and provide more resources on things like resumes and interviews.

All career descriptions can be downloaded free of charge from the website in a PDF format. With questions, contact Kelli Dunklee at 800.952.5200, ext. 4124, or kdunklee@holstein.com. Visit http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/education/career_resources.html to download online for free.

2023
November 3	Grand National Jr Show, Louisville, KY
November 20	December Pulsator Ad Deadline
December 1	Junior Advisor Applications/Resume Due
December 8	Junior Award Deadline
2024
January 1	Some Select Sires Internship deadline
January 2	Cow of the Year Voting Deadline
January 15	DFA Scholarship deadline
February 1	2026 Holstein Futurity deadline
February 9-10	Missouri Dairy Expo and State Convention, Oasis Hotel, Springfield
March 31	Midwest Dairy Scholarship Application Due

				2022 Junior Officer Team: Vice President - Sophia Geppert; Reporter - Case Melzer, Adeline Dickerson; Reporters - Sammi Justice, Amanda Brooks; Secretary - Lila Wantland; President - Whitney Yerina; Missouri Junior Holstein Association Officers Case Melzer, President 22215 S. Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (410)708-3109 themelzerfive@gmail.com Sophia Geppert, Secretary 4728 Co Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262 (573) 814-3148 ksgeppert@gmail.com Sammi Justice, Secretary 1294 Schupbach Rd, Clever, MO 65631 (417) 880-0165 shanafin@yahoo.com Monique Turner, SW Reporter 4538 E. Farm Rd 116, Springfield, MO 65802 (417)880-8646 monica.robthom@gmail.com David Melzer, WC Reporter 22215 S. Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 289-3589 themelzerfive@gmail.com Charlie Dickerson, NE Reporter 23737 Hwy HH, Unionville, MO 63565 (660) 748-5366 moremel@rocketmail.com Amanda Brooks, SC Reporter 8613 Gourley Rd, Mtn. Grove, MO 65711 (417) 259-3634 susbrooks98@gmail.com Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, State Advisor 17077 Lawrence 1030, Wentworth, MO 64873 (417) 737-2876 shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com Katie Wantland, Assistant Advisor 1491 Macedonia Rd, Niangua, MO 65713 (417) 872-5543 Katie635@gmail.com
	This is a statewide organization open to any boy or girl in Missouri under 21. It promotes Registered Holsteins and has 172 members. Dues are $5.00 per year per member. Click For Membership Form


	Dairy Bowl, Public Speaking, Jeopardy, and building a banner for National Convention. Judging at local, state and national levels. Showing at local, state and national shows Cow Camp




	State Spring Show Awards All-Missouri Junior Awards Distinguished Jr. Member Award Princess and Missouri Miss Spring Show Junior District Show Awards All-Missouri District Junior and Senior Member Awards Princess Scholarship Spring Classic Scholarship

ACTIVITIES:

Jr. All-Missouri Points: Juniors voted to have All-Missouri awarded at the Missouri State Show. Open Show at Missouri State Fair.
Jr. Membership Fees due March 15: Membership form on main page to print or in Pulsator newsletter. It is important for juniors also to get their state dues paid on time, with the correct address, phone number and email address. This is the information we utilize to contact you throughout the year regarding awards, programs, activities, etc. We do not want you to miss out on an event because we did not have your accurate information. State membership fees are due by March 15. If your household only has junior members (no adult membership) then you might want to consider adding a Mid-States Magazine subscription for $5. A great way to stay connected.

Call or E-Mail me any time if you have questions about
Missouri Junior Holstein activities.
My address is shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com.
My home address is:
17077 Lawrence 1030, Wentworth, Missouri 64873.
Sincerely,
Shannon Kleiboeker 417-737-2876
State Junior Holstein Chairman