Today is the last day of the US National Holstein Convention 2016. The final event on the schedule has concluded with a wonder dinner & award presentation! Congratulations to all of the NY Breeders & volunteers that made this years convention a huge success. The 2017 National Holstein Convention will be in Washington.
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View the Schedule of Events
Farm Tours -Weds, June 29th:
Clear Echo Farm
Liddleholme Holsteins
Kings Ransom Farm
Welcome Stock Farm
Ideal Dairy Farm
National Convention Sale-June 30th at 7pm
Senior Award Banquet:
The 2016 National Holstein Convention Banquet was held this evening. The evening started out with a wonderful cocktail reception, where convention goers could meet prior the banquet. David Rama from the Cattle Exchange welcomed everyone to this evening’s event as Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was done by Michael McCaffrey, Editor of the NY Holstein News. Gordie Cook, Holstein Association USA President made the retiring director presentations. Tom Kugler, President of the NY Holstein Association presented an award to Patsy Gifford, Executive Director of the NY Holstein Association, who will be retiring after 15 years of expert guidance of the NY Holstein Association. Congratulations to all the sale chairman & volunteers that made this year’s National Holstein Convention such a great success!
The following awards were also presented:
Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award:
Joseph Loehr & Family, Loehr Dairy, LLC, WI
Distinguished Leadership Award:
Dick Witter, PA
Elite Breeder Award:
David Hardesty & Family, Harvue Farms, VA
Annual Meeting News:
Elections for the Holstein Association USA board of directors is taking place this morning during the Annual Business meeting. Regional director election results are:
Region 1 – Peter Dueppengiesser, NY
Region 4 – Benjamin J. Newberry, GA
Region 6 – Mark Kerndt, IA
Congratulations to the new Director At-Large, Steven Keene from Maine!
National Junior Holstein Convention Awards Luncheon:
The National Junior Holstein Convention Awards have been presented. Congratulations all of the winners.
Juniors Wrap Up Convention Experience with Junior Banquet
Juniors from across the US attending the National Convention wrapped up their week by celebrating the efforts and successes of many.
Distinguished Junior Member Finalists:
Matthew Kramer, WI; Lucas Plamann, MN; Nicole Pralle, WI; Elizabeth Sarbacker, WI; Jordan Siemers, WI; Kayla Windecker, NY
Young Distinguished Jr. Members (16 & under)
Todd Allen, MD; Jordyn Griffin, MD; Kaianne Hodorff, WI; Kalista Hodorff, WI; Johnathan King, NY; Hannah Nelson, WI; Kylie Nickels, WI; Madison Weaver, PA
Prepared Public Speaking:
Junior Division:
1.Brianna Meyer, WI
2.Kylie Konyn, CA
3.Julia Heijkoop, FL
Intermediate Division:
1.Brock Irwin, IL
2.Cady McGehee, FL
3.Kristin Johns, PA
Senior Division:
1.Stephanie McBath, NY
2.Halee Wasson, PA
3.Charlie Sasscer, MD
Knowledge Exam Awards:
Junior Division
1. Jacob Fernandes, CA
2. Kristen Putnam, NY
3. Haley Fernandes, CA
Senior Division
1.Elizabeth Endres, WI
2.Doug Boop, PA
3.Mackenzie Elmer, CA
National Scrapbook Awards:
Traditional:
1.Iowa
2.Illinois
3.Minnesota
4.New England
5.Pennsylvania
Digital:
1.Illinois
2.Missouri
3.Washington
4.New York
5.Michigan
Folding Display Contest:
Junior Division:
1.Whitney Dunklee, VT
2.Danica Rupard, WA
3.Sarah Craun, VA
Intermediate Division:
1.Taylor Wolfe, PA
2.Gregory Norris, MA
3.Allie Goss, PA
Senior Division:
1.Daniel Kitchen, PA
2.Megan Rauen, IA
3.Mary Ellen Sousa, NJ
Scientific Division:
Junior Division:
1.Rachel Craun, VA
2.Shelby Sumner, FL
3.Gary Young, WA
Intermediate Division:
1.Katelyn Sowers, PA
2.Cole Verano, FL
3.Michael Fioretto, FL
Senior Division:
1.Shannon Sears, NY
2.Marcy Bartelheimer, WA
3.Halee Wasson, PA
Banner Contest Award:
1.Washington
2.New England
3.New York
Dairy Bowl Winner:
Senior Division
Congratulations to the California team on taking home the championship in the 2016 National Holstein Dairy Bowl contest in the senior division!
Junior Division:
Congratulations to California – 2016 National Holstein Dairy Bowl champions (Junior division)
New York Hosts 2016 National Holstein Convention in Saratoga Springs (2/4/2016)
Quick Reference Schedule
Saratoga Springs, NY 2016
National Holstein Convention
Monday, June 27
Dairy Jeopardy Orientation (Contest Tuesday)
Junior Mixer
Tuesday, June 28
NHWSO Interviews (Silent Auction begins Tuesday)
Pre-Convention Tours
(A) Farm Charm Leatherstocking Region
Joleanna Holsteins, Maple-Downs Farms,
Ovaltop Holsteins hosting picnic
(B) Cooperstown, N.Y. – More than Baseball with farm tour and picnic at Ovaltop Holsteins
Dairy Jeopardy Contest
DJM luncheon
Speech Contest
Dairy Bowl: Written exam, Coaches meeting (Contest Thurs.)
“Explore Saratoga Springs” – Hospitality Team available to help
with your plans
Junior Dance
Wednesday, June 29
HOST DAY
Tour A – 5 Holstein Breeder Farms with lunch included.
Clear Echo, Ideal Dairy, Liddleholme, Welcome-Stock
and lunch at Kings-Ransom
Tour B – Saratoga Battlefield “Turning Point of the American
Revolution” and McMahon Thoroughbred Horse Farm
Tour C – Great Escape & Splash Water Kingdom – A Six Flags Park
Family Night: Dinner and Polo Match at Saratoga Polo Club
Thursday, June 30
ANNUAL MEETING and Caucuses
Dairy Bowl Contest
NHWSO Scholarship Silent Auction + Annual Meeting
Non-Delegate Tours – Morning and/or Afternoon
Early-Riser Option: History of Thoroughbred Horse Racing:
horses, trainers, original track and Racing Museum
Afternoon: Horses, Health & History Tour with 5-star tour guides
Junior and Adult luncheon
State Leaders luncheon
Pre-Sale Meal and Sale
Saratoga Strike Zone Junior/Family Activity
Friday, July 1
Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum
NHWSO Silent Auction Closes
Annual Meeting
Directors Luncheon
Junior Awards Luncheon
President’s Reception
Senior Awards Banquet
Rodeo: Junior Farewell Activity