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The 2011 Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting was very well-attended and gave members a chance to hear updates and ask questions about Association business, as well as some of the industry's hottest topics with presentations by Dr. Curt Van Tassell, talking about genomic technology, and Jerry Kozak, National Milk Producers Federation CEO, talking about the Foundation for the Future plan. The following summarizes updates from actions at the annual meeting.
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New Offices and Directors Elected
Elections were held for six positions on the Holstein USA board of directors.
| President |
Chuck Worden, Cassville, N.Y. |
| Vice President |
Glen E. Brown, Coalville, Utah |
| Region 2 |
Jim Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa. |
| Region 3 |
Mike Jones, Marshall, Ind. |
| Region 7 |
Roy R. Buessing, Axtell, Kan. |
| At-Large |
Boyd Schaufelberger,
Greenville, Ill. |
Bylaw Amendment Passed
The delegates voted to approve the addition of the text underlined below to the Holstein Association USA bylaws.
Article II - Officers and Their Duties, Section 1
Regional nominating committees will report to the Association nominating committee whose chairperson will give the nominating committees' report to the annual meeting.
Candidates must submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement to the Nominating Committee prior to closing of nominations at Annual Meeting. Candidates will be screened by the Nominating Committee and a slate of candidates will be presented to the delegates.
All other Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors.
Resolution Approved Thanking Virginia for their Hospitality
The delegates unanimous affirmed with a round of applause, the following resolution.
Whereas, the Virginia Holstein Association and all of the volunteers have worked hard to plan an outstanding week filled with enjoyable activities for the Holstein Association USA, Inc.'s 126th Annual Meeting and National Convention; and
Whereas the Virginia Holstein Association and their convention committees have welcomed everyone with gracious Southern hospitality; and
Whereas our Virginia hosts have given us the opportunity to visit outstanding dairies with first-rate Registered Holsteins; and
Whereas, the Virginia convention committee members have provided great opportunities to learn more about Virginia's rich history; and
Whereas the Virginia Holstein Association and their volunteers have warmly demonstrated their love for the Holstein cow and their dedication to the Holstein Association,
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Holstein Association USA's board, members, and staff salute the Virginia Holstein Association for their efforts, and
Be it further resolved, that the delegates of this 126th Annual Meeting and National Holstein Convention sincerely thank all of the volunteers at the Virginia Holstein Association for making our week in Virginia an enjoyable one!
Annual Award Winners Announced at Closing Banquet
A highlight of the Annual Convention banquet is the announcement of the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership award winners. The following individuals were honored this year on Saturday evening:
Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder - Brad Groves, Billings, Mo.
Distinguished Leadership Award - Charles Iager, Fulton, Md.
Elite Breeder - Frank Raymond Ruby, Scio, Ore.
See upcoming press releases and the Summer 2011 issue of the Holstein Pulse for complete updates from the 2011 National Holstein Convention!
Updates from the Junior Convention
National Junior Holstein members had a wide variety of competitions and activities to participate in throughout the Convention. See below for a summary of the results, and check the upcoming Summer 2011 Holstein Pulse for complete information.
The six Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) finalists were named:
Philip Bachman, Pennsylvania
Mitchell Kappelman, Wisconsin
Kelly Lee, Wisconsin
Elizabeth Olson, Minnesota
Christopher Potts, Virginia
Kevin Shaffer, Pennsylvania
Dairy Bowl
In the Junior division of dairy bowl, 20 teams competed. Pennsylvania was victorious, with Indiana coming in second.
In the Senior division, 14 teams vied for the chance to compete in the finals. At the end of the competition, Maryland and Indiana were left standing, with Maryland claiming the championship title.
One team in each division is recognized with a sportsmanship award for their team spirit. This year, Missouri received the sportsmanship award in the Junior division and Pennsylvania was recognized in the Senior division.
Prepared Public Speaking
The Junior division had 18 participants this year.
1st place: Karlin Peters, Missouri
2nd place: Katelyn Allen, Maryland
3rd place: Lora Wright, Missouri
The Intermediate division saw 20 speech competitors from across the country.
1st place: Michael Rush, Pennsylvania
2nd place: Katie Migliazzo, California
3rd place: Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Wisconsin
Nine individuals competed in the Senior divisions.
1st place: Kirsten Beaudry, New Hampshire
2nd place: Corbin Wood, Pennsylvania
3rd place: Casey Gillis, New York
Folding Display
The folding display contest saw 34 participants this year.
1st place Junior: Yvonne Longnecker, Pennsylvania
1st place Intermediate: Evan Gunter, North Carolina
1st place Senior: Jessie Hammerand, Iowa
State Banner
Sixteen states created banners showcasing their home state this year.
1st place: Florida
2nd place: New York
3rd place: California
State Scrapbook
The traditional scrapbook contest had 10 entries.
1st place: Illinois
2nd place: Wisconsin
3rd place: Washington
Six states created digital scrapbooks, with Virginia claiming top honors in that contest this year. |
