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With more than 30 New York Guern-seys parading the tanbark this year, breeders from all over took notice as many placed in the top of deep classes and went on to take cham-

pion honors.

Monument View JT Rumor, bred and owned by Trey Duval of Greenwich was the winning Fall Yearling at the New York State Fair and went on to place in the top four at three national shows. Rumor then ended the season as the Reserve Junior Champion of the

Junior Show at the NAILE in Louisville, KY.

This wasn’t the only monumental year that Rumor had, as last year she was nominat-ed All American Fall Calf after placing 2nd at both the Open and Junior Shows at the All

American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA.

Rumor, a Welcome JT-ET daughter, comes from Monument View Loco Regan. Re-gan was the All American Four Year Old in 2010 after winning Grand Champion honors at the All American Dairy Show, the World Dairy Expo Junior Show, and Supreme Champion at

the All American Junior Show.

Along with Rumor, two Fall Calves took the spotlight at the World Dairy Expo. Wee-Kin Farm Yogi Susan-ET, bred by Betsy McKenna, and Luckyvale Grumpy Kaz-ET, bred by Kristen Gallagher, took 2nd and 3rd place at the WDE and were both sold in the 2014 New York Spring Carousel Guernsey

Sale earlier this year.

Susan-ET was purchased by Donna Whalen of Friendship Farm and Kaz-ET went to the state of Washington after being pur-

chased by Rex Ferris.

Wayne Foote, president of New York Guernsey, said “New York has a lot to be proud of this year. With so many winning ani-mals, breeders should be proud of just how much the Guernsey breed has excelled over

recent years!”

At the November meeting, directors passed a motion to change membership to

January 1st thru December 31st.

This change comes after a review of New York Guernsey Breeders’ Coopera-tive bylaws which state that a membership

year begins January 1st.

Though these changes will be in effect starting in 2015, there will be no ad-justment on membership services such as receiving the Guernsey Journal or attend-

ance to New York Guernsey events.

With these changes, director’s are now urging current members to reach out to new Guernsey breeders and enthusiasts to

become members of New York Guernsey!

Membership applications can be

found at www.nyguernseybreeders.com!

If there is any questions about the changes, please feel free to contact Wayne

Foote at (518)744-7943.

Save the Dates:

January 31st:

Membership Applications Due

February 15th:

Youth Achievement Applications Due

Calf Scholarship Applications Due

March 1st:

Dam-Daughter Awards Due

Production Award Applications Due

April 10th:

NY Spring Carousel Showmanship

NY Spring Carousel Guernsey Sale

April 11th:

NY Spring Carousel Show

In this Issue:

NY Tops Fall Shows….………..1

NY Membership Changes…..1

NY Spring Carousel ……..…...2

Directors Meeting Update..2

Fall Show Results……….……..3

Junior Corner…………………...4

2017 National Convention..4

A2A2 Testing Challenge...….4

Check your mailbox soon

for a postcard with infor-

mation for the 2015 New

York Guernsey Annual

Meeting and Banquet

which will be taking place

in the Spring!

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New York Guernsey Board of Directors

President:

Wayne Foote 518-744-7943

1st Vice President:

Sharon Littlefield 315-788-1531

2nd Vice President:

Richard Whalen 845-677-8220

Treasurer:

Natalie Gilbert 845-757-3821

Secretary:

Roland Ripley 315-496-2281

Membership:

Alison Widrick 315-778-1227

Youth Advisor:

Christel Axtell 607-467-4365

The 2015 New York Spring Carousel will kick off on April 8th at the New York State

Fairgrounds in Syracuse!

This year’s Guernsey Sale will take place on Friday, April 10th at 6 p.m. and some of the best heifers and calves from New York and

New England will be offered.

Prior to the sale, there will be a milk punch and cheese social starting at 5pm as well

as a viewing of all sale cattle.

Eric Craig, from the Northern District, is serving as the Sale Chair and is seeking consign-ments as the association strives to have another

remarkable sale year!

If you are interested in consigning a heifer or calf, please contact Eric Craig at (518)

232-2770 or Wayne Foote at (518)744-7943.

On Saturday, following the sale, the 2015 NY Spring Carousel Guernsey Show will begin at 1 p.m. as Jeff Stephens of Canada judg-

es more than 50 Guernseys from the Northeast.

Each year, many of the show winners go on to be national show champions and serves as a preview of the quality that will be present in

the fall.

Registration forms can be found at www.nyholsteins.com as well as all health re-

quirements.

The Board of Directors met in Syracuse

on Saturday, November 15, 2014 as President,

Wayne Foote called the meeting to order at 10 a.m..

Following the approval of the previous

meeting minutes as well as the treasurers report,

director Eric Craig discussed the 2014 Spring Carou-

sel Sale which averaged $2,612 and was one of the

highest sale averages to date. Craig stated that the

2015 Sale will once again be held in the Poultry Barn

at the State fairgrounds and will be taking place on

April 10, 2015. After his report, Craig was then nomi-

nated to serve as the 2015 Sale Chair and encour-

aged directors to help find more volunteers for the

upcoming sale.

David Coon, newly elected District I Na-

tional Director, presented the AGA National report

which announced that Executive Secretary, Lewis

Jones, will not be continuing with the AGA following

the expiration of this contract year. Furthermore, Ida

Albert is no longer with the AGA after retiring in the

Fall. In the conclusion of this report, Coon stated that

the AGA is in a tough financial state and will need to

be restructured and reorganized to ensure future

success of the American Guernsey Association.

Dick Whalen, 2nd Vice President, reported

that the 2015 New York Spring Carousel Show will

be judged by Jeff Stephens and will take place on

April 11th at 1 p.m. Whalen stressed the need for an

increase in Guernsey show numbers but stated that

the quality of the sale has been remarkable in recent

years.

Foote then discussed the expiring director

terms for Eric Craig, Terry Neuroth, Sharon Littlefield

and MaryBeth Trombly as Coon was nominated to

serve as the chair for the nomination committee for

2015.

Alison Littlefield, membership chair, deliv-

ered a report of new membership for 2014. After

discussion, David Coon moved to change the mem-

bership calendar year to January 1st thru December

31st to coincide with New York Guernsey Bylaws.

After debate, it was passed to change the member-

ship calendar year.

Cathy Littlefield announced that the 2015

Protein Breeds Luncheon will take place on January

16th in Utica and that Mary Foote would be present-

ing on behalf of New York Guernsey Breeders.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mary

Foote discussed fundraising plans for the 2017 Na-

tional Convention. It was then moved to donate

$2,500 into the 2017 National Guernsey Convention

fund to help fund start up costs of convention.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m..

Guernsey Princess Contest

Looking For Candidates!

Each year New York Guernsey

Association crowns one young

lady as the New York Guernsey

Princess who serves as the Am-

bassador for the Guernsey

Breed throughout the year. If

you are interested in running or

know someone who is please

contact Christel Axtell at ax-

[email protected] before March

1st!

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2014 NY FALL SHOW RESULTS

All American Guernsey Show: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Spring Heifer Calf:

1. Millborne Hillpoint Jac Fizz P. Morey Miller

2. Taylwind Nico Haley Glen & Sheryl Taylor

3. Holcombs Achieve Granola Holcomb Guernseys

Fall Heifer Calf:

1. Rolling Prairie Fame P. Morey Miller

4. Holcombs Garrett Martha Donald Holcomb

Spring Yearling Heifer:

1. Ripley Farms YB C Tulip-ET Caylie Axtell

Fall Yearling Heifer:

3. Ripley Farms Rivera C When Colleen Cargile

4. Monument View JT Rumor Trey Duval

5. Craig Moor Judgment Rochelle Eric Craig

Junior Two Year Old Cow:

4. Chupps Hillpoint Fames Asia P. Morey Miller

Senior Two Year Old Cow:

3. Monument View Adacka Rita Hunter Duval

Junior Three Year Old Cow:

2. Ripley Farms Prada Pose Kaitlyn Grant

Senior Three Year Old Cow:

1. Millborne Hillpoints Fiesta P. Morey Miller

World Dairy Expo Guernsey Show: Madison, Wisconsin

Spring Heifer Calf:

2. Millborne Jackpot Folly-ET P. Morey Miller & P. Vail

3. Millborne Hillpoint Jac Fizz P. Morey Miller & P. Vail

Winter Heifer Calf:

1. Adams Creek HP Pie Bryn-ET P. Morey Miller & P. Vail

Fall Heifer Calf:

2. Wee-Kin Farm Yogi Susan-ET Donna Whalen



Junior Two Year Old Cow:

1. Chupps Hillpoint Fames Asia P. Morey Miller


4. Knapps HP-MF Thundar P. Morey Miller




2. Millborne Hillpoints Fiesta P. Morey Miller

NAILE Guernsey Show: Louisville, Kentucky

Spring Heifer Calf:

1. Millborne Hillpoint Jac-Fizz-ET P. Morey Miller & P. Vail

Fall Heifer Calf:

1. Rolling Prairie Fame Mackenzie P. Morey Miller

5. Holcombs Garret Martha Holcomb Guernseys






3. Millborne Hillpoint S Fiesta P. Morey Miller & P. Vail

Four Year Old Cow:

2. Campbells Regal Utopia Friendship Farm & P. Vail

All American Junior Guernsey Show: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Winter Heifer Calf:

2. Monument View Yogi Rally – ET Nicole Tabor

Summer Yearling Heifer:

2. Ripley Farms YB C Tulip-ET Caylie Axtell

Spring Yearling Heifer:

1. Ripley Farms YB C Eliza Elizabeth Ripley


1. GR-Ripley Farms Rudy Nikki Benjamin Axtell

3. Ripley Farms Rivera C Wren Colleen Cargile



2. Monument View Adacka Rita Hunter Duval



4. Monument View Response J-LO Trey Duval


3. Ripley Farms Ross Evangaline Esther Ripley

Four Year Old Cow:

2. Ripley Farms A Pie Shelby Esther Ripley

Reserve Senior & Grand Champion:

Ripley Farms A Pie Shelby, Esther Ripley

NAILE Junior Guernsey Show: Louisville, Kentucky





Reserve Junior Champion:

Monument View JT Rumor, Trey Duval

Intermediate Showmanship:

Trey Duval

World Dairy Expo Junior Guernsey Show: Madison, Wisconsin

Fall Yearling: 2. Monument View JT Rumor Trey Duval

Dick Whalen at the World Dairy Expo with Wee-Kin Farm

Yogi Susan-ET. Susan was the 2nd Place Fall Calf and was

purchased at the 2014 New York Spring Carousel.

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As another season has come and gone, we look to the future and the upcoming events while reflect-ing upon the events that have passed. This past summer and fall was full of

county fairs across the state, a very competi-tive state junior show and many junior mem-bers taking the tanbark trail by storm.

I would like to congratulate and thank all members that took the opportunity to show this season! It may seem like the shows just ended, but it’s time to think about the events that are soon approaching!

The Annual Meeting is just months away and applications for achievement and production awards as well as Distinguished Junior Member applications will be due Feb-

ruary 15th on www.nyguernseybreeders.com. All those interested in applying for jun-

ior awards should begin to look at the applica-tions and start to compile the information need-ed so that you’re not rushed for time and can take advantage of this great opportunity.

As the Annual Meeting is approaching, you should also consider the great opportunities available to you in this organization! Such as running for an officer position. Elections will take place at the junior meeting and these are great opportunities to take advantage of leader-ship roles!

The AGA is also offering several op-portunities for junior members such as scholar-ships and awards that are due March 31st. Check www.usguernsey.com for applications and details.

This has yet again been another suc-cessful and exciting year to be involved in the Guernsey industry in New York State. As we celebrate the year that has come to an end we must look to the future and the opportunities the new year holds.

Junior Officers:

President:

Suzanne Foote

Vice President:

Jeff Thurston

Secretary:

Jenny McKenna

Treasurer:

Ben Axtell

Promotion Chair:

Sean Thurston

Youth Advisor:

Christel Axtell

As National Convention preparations are officially under way, word has spread that New York will be hosting the 2017 National Guernsey Convention and now breeders from all over the nation have expressed their excite-ment to come to New York! Mark your calendars as the dates have officially been set for convention for Mon-day, June 26, 2017 thru Saturday, July 1st! Though convention is two and a half years away, fundraising efforts officially kicked off in November as the financial committee aims to make it one of the most financially affordable yet best conventions in recent

years! Dick and Judy Whalen of Friendship Farm were the first contributors to convention as they sponsored the funds for a start up account followed by the NY Guernsey Board of Directors donating $2,500 the Convention! Throughout the next year, New York Guernsey Breeders will be reaching out to potential business sponsors for convention! If you are interested in seeking donations, please contact Mary Foote at [email protected] for donation letters and information sheets as well as a list of previous-ly contacted businesses!

Over the past couple of years, the sale

of strictly A2 milk has taken off all throughout

European countries as well as Australia and

New Zealand.

Many dairymen are predicting that this

trend is soon to take off in North America which

has led to many Guernsey herds testing their

cattle to determine how many produce the A2

protein.

If you are interested in getting your

herd tested or have questions about A2 please

contact the American Guernsey Association or

check www.usguernseys.com!

Some New York herds have also test-

ed their herds! For more information contact

Wayne Foote at 518-744-7943.

Calf Scholarship Applications

Due February 15th!

Do you know someone who

wants to own their own

Guernsey Calf? The Guernsey

Scholarship Calf program is a

great way to welcome new

juniors into our organization

while getting more youth

involved with the Guernsey

Breed. If you know of anyone

who is worthy of this great

award, urge them fill out the

application and have them

return it to Christel Axtell!

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