P.O. Box 507 Keyes, CA 95328 Ph:805-801-0463 Email:californiaholstein@yahoo.com

Fall 2015 NewsletterOCTOBER________________________________Sept 28-Oct ...........................World Dairy Expo16............................Cal Poly CAFES Fall Preview24..........................MJC Replacement Heifer Sale 30-31.................................Planning ConferenceNOVEMBER_______________________________7....................CA Jr Holstein Planning ConferenceDECEMBER_______________________________5..........................Christmas Holiday Revue SaleJANUARY, 2016____________________________28-30 ...................CA State Holstein Convention

FEBRUARY_________________________________9-11............................................World Ag ExpoMARCH___________________________________5-6.....................Western Classic Junior Dairy Show 16-17.......Western United Dairymen Convention, Rohnert ParkAPRIL_____________________________________14..........................................Genasci Dairy SaleTBD.................RWE & Merced Holstein Club ShowsTBD..................................CA State Holstein ShowJUNE _____________________________________28-30........Nat’l Holstein Convention, Saratoga, NY

UPCOMING EVENTS

California State FairThis year’s State Fair was held July 21st, with Eric Topp of Wapakoneta, Ohio officiating.Open Show Results

Senior and Grand ChampionAir-Osa Redbull 12417, Airosa DairyreServeFlying-H 5220, Avery MartinJunior Champion Ms Exels Malone Rio-Red, Exels HolsteinsreServeJacobs Brokaw Brite, Frank & Diane, Frank & Carol Borbapremier Breeder & exhiBitorAirosa Dairy

Visit www.caholstein.com to stay up-to-date on Association news, upcoming events and see pictures and

results from activities

Junior Show Results

Senior and Grand ChampionFlying-H 5220, Avery MartinreServeK-Giltex Chinook Ivory, Brandon AlmeidaJunior ChampionRobin-Hood MPH R Eagle Eye, Heidi OmlinreServeCosta-View Enforcer 56541, Ava Davis

Good Luck to all of the CA exhibitors at World Dairy Expo! If you’re travelling to WI, be sure to visit the annual CHA ‘Wine & Cheese Social’ on Thursday night,

featuring delicious wines donated by Ruann Dairy and cheeses from Hilmar Cheese!

Holstein USA Herd of Excellence Double-D Dairy, the Agresti Family of Ceres

World Dairy Expo Dairyman of the YearHank Van Exel of Lodi

National Dairy Shrine Maurice Core Scholarship Tony Lopes of Gustine

National Awards

Congratulations to these members on receiving the following prestigious honors!

P.O BOX 507 • KEYES, CALIFORNIA 95328 WWW.CAHOLSTEIN.COM

The Stanislaus County Holstein Breeders Club will be hosting the 2016 CA State Holstein

Convention in Modesto at the Doubletree Hotel on

January 28-30, 2016. Look for registration packets in the mail and

online at www.caholstein.com in early December!

Friday, October 30 ~ 7:00 pmSocial and dinner hosted by the Van Exel Family

20002 N. Thornton Rd., Lodi

** Please RSVP by Oct. 24 to the CHA office so we can plan for catering

Saturday, October 31 ~ 9:00 amPlanning Conference Meeting

lunch to follow, afternoon Board of Directors meeting

Items of Discussion:* 2016 State Holstein Show- location and judge* Upcoming State Convention* Board of Directors positions* California Holstein News magazine ~ contract renewal with publisher, Publication Committee report

Accomodations: Best Western Plus I-5 Inn & Suites6411 W Banner Rd, Lodi 209-367-3000

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ACtivitiES & EvENtSPlanning Conference

MJC Dairy Springer Heifer SaleSaturday, October 24

MJC West Campus ‘ACE’ Pavilion

40 heifers, semen , silent auctionviewing at 11:30, 12:00 lunch, 1:00 salecatalog will be online at www.mjcag.com

or hard copy from Bill Hobby at 209-575-6053

Christmas Holiday Revue SaleSaturday, December 5

A&M Livestock Auction Barn Hanford, CA

Selections are currently underway for both Holstein and Jersey consignments. If you have an animal to be

considered for this year’s sale, please contact Ken. Once again a Junior Judging Contest will be held the

morning of the sale.

Ken Melvold Sales & Service ph: 559-906-1714 fax: 559-431-5954

catalog will be available online www.caholstein.com

Gen-Ace Holsteins 100th Anniversary Sale

thursday, April 14Milking Herd Dispersal and Select Heifer Sale

1400 head will sell ~ 100% Registered or Sire IDSale will be held at Genasci Dairy in Modesto

Managed by Ken Melvold and the Cattle ExchangeMore details coming soon

CA State Holstein Convention

Upcoming Sales

Regional Sales Representative

Holstein Association USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our sales staff. Responsibilities include selling the Association’s comprehensive offering of dairy services to members/customers in Northern California and Nevada.

The successful individual will have proven sales ability, dairy cattle management experience, good understand-ing of Holstein genetics, effective organizational and time management skills, and be comfortable working with a variety of dairy producers. You will become a key part of our National Sales Team who focuses on helping dairy producers increase profitability using Holstein’s services.

If you desire a full time, rewarding sales career, like over-night travel, and are proficient with computers, please send your resume and references to:Human Resources- Holstein Association USA, Inc. 1 Holstein Place, P.O. Box 808Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808 (802) 254-4551 employment@holstein.comEqual Opportunity Employer

Once again, the CA Juniors who travelled to the National Holstein Convention to compete in the various contests represented our state well. We have a truly outstanding group of kids who worked very hard for these achievements, congratulations to all! Thank you to team coaches Kirsten Areias and Sarah Zonneveld for your time and efforts!Written ExamJunior : 1st Siana Barrett, 2nd MacKenzie Elmer, 3rd Hayley Fernandes Senior: 1st Alex GamboniniSenior Dairy Bowl TeamHannah Van Dyk, Hannah Young, Kiara Gilardi, Karleen LopezJunior Dairy Bowl TeamHayley Fernandes, Jacob Fernandes, Abbi Prins, MacKenzie ElmerDairy Jeopardy Contest 2nd Place Junior Division -Siana Barrett3rd Place Inetrmediate Division- Alex Gamboninialso competing were Kylie Konyn and Hannah ManceboPrepared Public Speech Contest3rd Place Junior Division- Jacob Fernandes

JUNiOr NEWSFall 2015 Newsletter 3

National Convention Success

Cow Camp report

Junior Planning Conference

Saturday, November 7 ~ 11 amat John’s Incredible Pizza in Modesto

Be sure to join the fun as we discuss:

State Convention ~ Cow Camp 2016 Awards & Scholarships

This summer’s Cow was held at Fresno State July 24-26, and hosted 46 Junior Cow Enthusiasts and 5 Chaperones. Thank you to all whose time and efforts made this event a success, especially Coordinator Taylor Pires! Campers enjoyed a variety of educational and fun actvities- including these highlights and sessions:* A tour of the Fresno State Dairy Unit and an udder dissection lesson given by Leonardo De Leon, Enterprise Manager and Dairy Teaching Associate at Fresno State.* Eric Migliazzo (graduate Cow Camper) helped prepare the Welcome BBQ with his AGR brothers, and also helped with the educational activities. * The DAIRY GODDESS, Barbara Borges-Martin famously known for Dairy Goddess Farmstead Cheese and Cream Top Milk gave the Cow Campers a lesson in Social Media and how to use it to promote the Dairy Industry* Ron & Connie Kuber from Connor Agriscience conducted a fun and education workshop on Dairy Silage and Feeds. * The Cow Campers also participated in a fun filled Dairy Jeopardy Match moderated by Hayley Fernandes. * The final day of Cow Camp brought us to the blue waters of the Island Water Park, where the Cow Campers had fun in the sun with all of their old and new Cow Friends!