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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING! |
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2021 Missouri State Holstein Convention
The Missouri Junior Holstein Annual meeting was called to order on Saturday,
January 21, 2023, at 10:07 A.M. at Oasis Hotel & Convention center in Springfield,
MO, by WC Reporter Case Melzer. There were 5 adults and 17 members present.
Katie H. read the minutes from the 2022 meeting. Katie H. made the motion to approve
the minutes. Amanda B. seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Katie H. gave the Finance Report. Katie H. made the motion to approve the finance
report. Sammi J. seconded the motion. Motion passed. |
ALL MISSOURI AWARDS |
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Jr All-Missouri awards were handed
out Friday evening. Bluetooth speakers were the award this year. I think
all the kids will really use these! |
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Kay Bacon & Mark Highfil Award Presented the awards from State Fair to Sammi Justice. Click here for a complete list of the Jr All-Missouri Awards presented |
MISSOURI DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR AWARDS |
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Missouri Distinguished Junior Applicant Brantley Keltner applied - recognized for his hard work |
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Kylie Scrivner, Ava Was the winning entrant in the annual Spring Classic Scholarship award. This scholarship is given annually to an individual who exhibits excellence, participation and enthusiasm in the dairy industry and the Missouri Holstein Assoc. Kylie not present to receive award. |
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Having Fun Kason Wilson and David Melzer very competitive |
In the Hole Addison Tharp and Brady Hostetler watched a bag go in the hole. |
Juniors participated in the cornhole tournament again. They are very competitive and always
have a great time. The youth had their own division with great
prizes sponsored by Doug & Judy Thomas and Ray Schooley. We had seven youth teams competing in the
tournament.
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ANNOUNCING!! |
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Don't miss this sale!
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We are looking forward to Cow Camp in 2023. The Committee has
set the dates for the 2023 Cow Camp. |
Show Me Quality Assurance |
The University of Missouri
Food Safety curriculum, (Show Me Quality Assurance) will BE required in 2023 for
4-H members showing livestock at the Missouri State Fair.
Those attending Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp will be certified in Show-Me Quality Assurance. |
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National Convention Teams and Competitions |
Yes, I know it seems early, but... |
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Missouri Junior Holstein Memorial Calf Essay |
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Great opportunity!
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Thanks to the generous donations from the Dick Little Memorial - along with other
memorial donations from Ed & SueAnn Steele, Tim Ewing, and Dick Veraguth the Missouri
Junior Holstein Associations
would like to offer our Missouri youth a unique opportunity. We will be offering
the “Dick Little Grant” which
is to be used towards the purchase of a dairy heifer in the Missouri State Heifer
Sale. The grant will be in the
amount of $500. Youth will be selected by a panel of judges based on their
application and the essay they
provide. |
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 |
Dairy Shrine Scholarships |
All Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are only for U.S. students attending schools,
colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy or other agricultural
related fields. |
MID-WEST DAIRY SCHOLARSHIPS |
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Don't miss this opportunity!
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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, 2023 and can be found
at
www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/.
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Scholarships to Support Agriculture’s Future |
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.
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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. |
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2023 | |
March 15 | Missouri Holstein Assoc. Jr. Member Dues Payable |
March 17 |
Southern National Entries Due Click here for entry information |
March 31 | Midwest Dairy Scholarship deadline midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/ozarks-scholarships/ |
April 3-8 | Southern Spring National, Stillwater |
April 5 | Southern Nat'l Youth Judging Contest |
April 6 | Southern Nat'l Junior Show |
April 14 | Calf Memorial Essay Application Deadline |
April 15 | Dairy Shrine Scholarships Deadline |
May 1 | Cow Camp Registration Deadline |
May 24-26 | MO Dairy Cow Camp, Freistatt |
May 24-26 | Missouri Heifer Tag Sale, Freistatt |
May 27 | Missouri All-Breeds Youth Show, Freistatt |
June 23-27 | National Holstein Convention, Kentucky |
July 1 | Youth Transfer deadline for State Fair |
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Missouri Junior Holstein Association Officers Sophia Geppert, Secretary Sammi Justice, Secretary Monique Turner, SW Reporter David Melzer, WC Reporter Charlie Dickerson, NE Reporter Amanda Brooks, SC Reporter
Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, State Advisor Katie Wantland, Assistant Advisor
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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 |
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ACTIVITIES:
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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 |
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