Missouri Junior Holstein Association

Conjunction with Missouri Dairy Cow Camp
May 21-23, 2025 - Freistatt, MO

Be sure to watch website and FB page for sale updates.

Sale Facebook Page: @MissouriHeiferTagSale
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CATALOG ONLINE NOW!!

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Photos and Videos of Consignments will
be posted on the sale Facebook prior to the sale!

SALE DETAILS

• Cow Camp will be held May 21-23, Freistatt, MO.
• Missouri Holstein Association is sponsoring a tag-sale of the heifers that are used during the cow camp to be available to both youth and adults. Animals will be transferred by the June 1st youth deadline.
• Consignors:
- Accepting all breeds of show age heifers. Generally June, Sept, & December 2024 age calves.
- Commission is 10% and sponsored by Missouri Holstein Association.
- Consignor responsible for transportation of consignment to Freistatt and return home if not sold. Animal must be green broke upon arrival. Consignment will be clipped and worked with during the 3-day Cow Camp by attendees.
- $100 non-refundable consignment fee due upon commitment. If animal is sold the consignment fee is credited towards sale commission. Consignor sets starting tag price.
• In addition to the normal 3 day cow camp, the committee is scheduling an All-Breeds Youth Heifer show that will be on Saturday, May 24. Youth interested in participating in the show only will be able to bring their livestock at the completion of Dairy Cow Camp on May 23.
• Tag sale will run the length of cow camp and conclude Friday evening, May 23.
• All heifers purchased during the sale will automatically be entered into the All-Breeds youth show.
• Semen and fun auction will also be held in conjunction with event.
• Advertising will be in the Pulsator Magazine. Additional sale advertising through Facebook page: MissouriHeiferTagSale, email and Dairy Agenda Today.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to purchase high quality cattle for the 2025 Show Season!

To Bid contact Sale Staff:
If you are interested in placing a bid, contact sale members below.
Larry Wright 417-300-4835
Ryan Bilyeu 417-838-1093
Nelson Hostetler 417-327-7001
Jason Ewing, Holstein USA 417-459-9507

If you would like to receive a catalog by mail simply email me at
MO State Sale Catalog or phone/text name and address to 417-840-3203.

T-SHIRT CONTEST, JUNIOR FOOD BOOTH & SILENT AUCTION
May 23 & 24, 2025, Freistatt, MO

JR T-SHIRT CONTEST!
We are getting t-shirts made this year for a fundraiser. Get your design sent to Bailey by May 23 for online voting! Orders will be placed mid July for availability at State Fair.

HOLSTEIN JUNIORS SELLING LUNCH!
Mark your calendar to come and help with the concession stand. Juniors will be selling Lunch during the show on Saturday, May 25.

We are needing a few Jrs and parents to run the booth. We are needing some donations to get the food for the show. Please send money to Bailey via mail, Paypal or Venmo. Paypal:@Bailey-Keltner or Venmo: @BaileyKeltner

ITEMS NEEDED! Text Bailey your donation 417-399-3098
- Variety of Soda
- Bags of Ice All other items need to be to the fairgrounds by 8:30 am on Saturday, May 24th.

JUNIOR SILENT AUCTION
If you are attending the Tag Sale, EACH JUNIOR MEMBER IS ASKED TO BRING 1 SILENT AUCTION ITEM FRIDAY MAY 23RD NIGHT BY 6 PM.
Auction will take place Friday evening during meal and sale.

Cow Camp is FULL
Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Dates
Dairy Cow Camp Prepares Future Dairy Leaders
May 21-23, 2025
Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Freistatt, MO
Enter Early: MAX 40 CAMPERS!

MO ALL-BREEDS YOUTH HEIFER SHOW
May 24, 2025, Freistatt, MO;

FIFTH YEAR: The Missouri Cow Camp committee is again hosting an All-Breeds Youth Heifer Show on Saturday, May 24 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Freistatt, MO.

*In-state and out-of-state residents exhibitors welcome
*Heifer show only
*NEW Entry Deadline: at show - May 23
*Jackpot show with prize money
*All breeds will show together in class
*Any heifer purchased in the heifer sale on Friday, May 23
will automatically be entered in show

See schedule below, complete list of rules and entry forms. Schedule and entry form comming soon
For more information contact Karla Deaver, 417-466-3102 deaverk@missouri.edu.

Schedule of Events

Friday,	May 23
2:30 pm	Cattle May Arrive at Grounds
7:00 pm	Tri-Tip meal and Ice Cream - Tickets on Entry form: $12 / person and $8 - 8 & under. Or purchase that evening.
8:00 pm	Missouri Holstein Semen/Fun Auction
8:30 pm	MO Holstein Tag Sale Closes.
8:30 pm	Show ENTRIES DUE
Saturday,	May 24
7:00 am	All cattle must be in place
10:00 am	Heifer show begins with Spring Calves, Showmanship, Awards

Click below to print Rules and Entry Information.

Show Information, Rules, Schedule and Heath Requirements
Heifer Show Entry Form

National Convention Teams and Competitions

Yes, I know it seems early, but...

-Taking sign-ups for contests NOW! If you missed signing up at State Convention, please contact Bailey by March 31st if you wish to compete in any contests.

National Convention 2025 will be in St. Louis, MO from June 23-26, 2025. If you have any questions or are interested let Bailey know. See you there!!

JUNIOR ALL- MISSOURI AWARD RULES

REMINDER before Show Season: Missouri junior members are awarded their own Junior and Reserve Junior All-Missouri awards for the 2024 show season. These are awarded in January at the state convention. Here is a quick reminder of the rules for receiving awards.

1. All animals (cows and heifers) will be owned and transferred into junior owner name before July 1st of the year showing.
2. Junior must be a member of the Missouri Junior Holstein Association by June 1st of the year showing.
3. An animal owned by more than one junior will be acceptable. If a junior and an adult own the animal, it is not eligible for a Junior All-Missouri or a Reserve Junior All-Missouri award.
4. If more than one junior owns an animal, only one award will be given. Again, awards will be given per child instead of per class, and one award will be presented for partnership animals.
5. Animals MUST be shown throughout the entire class by a junior to qualify for points in the Junior All-Missouri contest. We ask that you notify the Junior Advisor before the show if a junior other than the owner will be leading the animal.
6. A certificate of Registration on each animal must be available for review by show staff at any time. Animal’s registration will be checked with Holstein USA before any award is given.
7. Age limits for juniors are the same as your youth organizations.
       a. 4-H –18 as of January 1 of year showing.
       b. FFA—4 national conventions after graduation
       c. Holstein Junior member only—21 as of January 1 of year showing
8. Results from OPEN SHOW class will be used at the Missouri State Show to be held at the Missouri State Fair in 2024.
Reminder. Placings are NOT taken from the youth/4-H/FFA show.

Missouri Junior Holstein Memorial Calf Essay
And the Winner Is......

Nora Penn, Edina

Thanks to the generous donations from the Dick Little Memorial - along with other memorial donations from Ed & SueAnn Steele, Tim Ewing, Dick Veraguth, and Robert Lowe. The committee is offering a $1000 scholarship to Nora Penn, Edina, MO to purchase a calf in the Missouri Heifer Tag Sale. The “Dick Little Grant” is to be used towards the purchase of a Holstein dairy heifer in the Missouri State Heifer Sale. The grant will be in the amount of $1000. David was selected by a panel of out of state judges based on his application and essay. Watch the Summer Pulsator for excerpts of David's winning essay.

Please contact Bailey Keltner for information on how to apply in 2026. Watch the website for details. Applications are due in April. bskeltner@gmail.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

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.

2025
May 20	Summer Pulsator Deadline
May 21-23	MO Dairy Cow Camp, Freistatt
May 23	MO All-Breeds Youth Show Entry Deadline
May 21-23	Missouri Heifer Tag Sale, Freistatt
May 23-24	Juniors hosting silent auction & Concessions, Freistatt
May 24	Missouri All-Breeds Youth Show, Freistatt
June 23-26	National Holstein Convention, St. Louis
July 1	Youth Transfer deadline for State Fair
July 1	MO Holstein Field Day, Nel-Rose Holsteins

				2025 Junior Officer Team: Secretary - Raygan Dougherty, Reporter - Molly Melzer, VP - Sophia Geppert, President - Case Melzer, Reporter - Brantley Keltner Reporters - Nora Penn, Adeline Dickerson and Kason Wilson (not pictured) Missouri Junior Holstein Association Officers Case Melzer, President 22215 S. Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (410)708-3109 themelzerfive@gmail.com Sophia Geppert, Vice President 4728 Co Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262 (573) 814-3148 ksgeppert@gmail.com Raygan Dougherty, Secretary 9972 N Farm Rd 65, Walnut Grove, MO 65770 (417) 880-0165 raygandougherty@icloud.com Brantley Keltner, Southern Reporter 2981 State Route P, Willow Springs, MO 65793 (417) 399-3098 bskeltner@gmail.com Molly Melzer, WC Reporter 22215 S. Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 289-3589 themelzerfive@gmail.com Nora Penn, NE Reporter 52390 State Hwy 6, Edina, MO 63537 (660) 342-0250 jpenn@cbofe.com Kason Wilson, Historian/Digital Scrapbook 4604 Lawrence 1040, Miller, MO 65707 (417) 459-8794 mopulsator2@gmail.com Bailey Keltner, State Advisor 2981 State Route P, Willow Springs, MO 65793 (417) 399-3098 bskeltner@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. This is the 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 Pulsator subscription for $30. 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 bskeltner@gmail.com.
My home address is:
2981 State Route P, Willow Springs, MO 65793.
Sincerely,
Bailey Keltner 417-399-3098
State Junior Holstein Chairman