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Click below for the latest updates from Holstein USA

 

High Scoring 2 Year Olds in CA (as of May 31)

New EX Cows in CA (as of May 31)

National Show Judges List and Judges Conferences information

 

Your area Holstein USA reps:

 

Northern CA

Dennis Edlund: 916-207-4796

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Southern CA

Angie Kennedy: 559-909-2220

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2011 CJHA Officers

President: Tony Lopes

Vice President: Caitlin Lopes

Secretary: Colleen Allen

Treasurer: Eric Migliazzo

Reporters: Emilie Strand,               Katie Migliazzo

Historians: Justin Bopp,         Dominic Balistreri

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Cow Camp Information

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This summer's Cow Camp will be held July 6-8 in the Santa Rosa area.  Check out the funfilled schedule of events here: 2011 Cow Camp Schedule

Registration is due JULY 1, and limited to the first 80 received.  Download application here.

 

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2011 California State Junior Holstein Show

The showmanship & Fitting Contest was held on Thursday afternoon.  Congratulations to all of the participants on their hard work! Click below to enlarge pictures and placings from the contest.

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Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion

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Claquato-RH DS Ecstasy (Sr Yearling), Rocco Cunningham, with the Toledo family presenting the Brock Toledo Memorial Trophy.

Reserve Junior Champion went to Ta-Ro-Lee Atwood Sun (Sr Calf) exhibited by Case Vyfhuizen.

Intermediate Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion

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Whitney Oaks Roy Bella, (Jr 3 Year Old) Michael Davis; Paulo-Bro-SP Shari red, (Sr 2 Year Old), Macey Pearson.

Senior and Grand Champion and Reserve Senior and Grand Champion

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            Gleneil Mr Samuelo Bo Doll, (5 Year old) Michael Davis;  La-Foster Dundee Addie, (4 Year old) Rocco Cunnningham.

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of Junior Show:

Rocco Cunningham

       

CONGRATULATIONS to these junior members on their recent awards in the industry!

* Mandy Brazil was named one of Holstein USA's National Distinguished Junior Member Semi-Finalists

* Tony Lopes earned 1st Place in the State FFA Creed Competition

 

 

State Holstein Convention Results

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California Junior Holstein members had a great time at the 2011 State Holstein Convention, held January 27-29 in Bass Lake.

Convention started off on Thursday with interviews for numerous scholarships, and the Breeder of the Future Awards, followed by the Prepared Public Speaking Contest.

Thursday evening the junior members enjoyed a pizza party and Black & White Bunco.

Friday featured the competitive Dairy Bowl Contest, with teams representing Merced County and the Redwood Empire Holstein Association. 

The following scholarships and awards were presented at the Annual Senior Banquet on Friday evening, recognizing outstanding Junior Members.

 

Cortney Borba Memorial Scholarship

Recipient Amanda Moretti, with Frank Borba and Natalie Borba Silva

 CBorba scholarship

 

Milli Rollin Memorial Scholarship

Recipient Emilie Strand mrollin scholarship

 

Earl Graham Memorial Scholarship

Recipient Philip Fagundesegraham scholarship

 

amanda founders scholarship  Founder's Scholarships:

Amanda Moretti,

 Rocco Cunningham

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Breeder of the Future Girl: Deena Migliazzo 

BOF girl Deena Migliazzo

 Breeder of the Future Boy: Brandon Almeida

BOF boy Brandon Almeida

 

At the Junior Awards Banquet, numerous awards and contest winners were presented.  The Junior banquet included the competitive Dairy Bowl finals for the Senior Division, Speaker Tony Timmons from Progressive Dairy Solutions, and some impromptu stand-up comedy from junior members!

Scholarships:

World Wide Sires Scholarship

Recipient Amanda Moretti, with Theresa Machado of WWS.

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Junior Association Scholarships

Recipients Eric Migliazzo, Loren Migliazzo

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Premier Junior Scholarshippremier jr schol

Recipient Collin Abraham with Karen Knutsen of Holstein World

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production Awards:

Home Bred Excellent: Amanda Moretti

Lifetime Production Awards: Samantha Gambonini, Alex Gambonini, Mandy Brazil

 

Young Breeder of the Future Girl: Lauren McCullough  

 Young Breeder of the Future Boy: Donovan Miguel

 

Speech Contest Winners:

In the Prepared Public Speaking Contest, 1st Place in the Senior Division was won by Emilie Strand. In the Intermediate Division, 1st Place went to Katie Migliazzo, 2nd to Tony Lopes.  Alexandria Loped took frst Place in the Junior Division, Christian Cunningham was 2nd Place.

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Dairy Bowl Written Exam High Scores: 

The Dairy Bowl contest started off with the written exam on Thursday evening.  Congratulations to the contestants who earned the High Scores-

Novice Division: 1st- Kiara Gilardi, 2nd- Celeste Lopes, 3rd- Walter Borba, 4th- Selina Lopes, 5th- Claire Forte

Junior Division: 1st- Alexandra Gambonini, 2nd- Frankie Gambonin, 3rd- Wyatt Cotta, 4th- Michael Bopp, 5th- tie Garrett Cotta, Christian Cunningham

Senior Division: 1st- Amanda Moretti, 2nd- Caitlin Lopes, 3rd- tie Elise Regusci, Elisabeth Regusci, 4th- Tony Lopes, 5th- Caitlin Allen

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 A huge thank you to Moderator of the Dairy Bowl Contest, Marilyn Herzog, who assisted with the Dairy Bowl Contest for her 31st year!

Dairy Bowl Champion Teams:

Novice Division: Walter Borba, Selina Lopes- captain, Donovan Miguel, Kiara Gilardi

Junior Division: Christian Cunningham, Frankie Gambonini, Alex Gambonini

Senior Division: Justin Bopp, Caitlin Lopes-captain, Elisabeth Regusci

Folding Display Contest

A new addition to this year's State Holstein Convention, congratulations to the winners of the Folding Display Contest:

Junior Division: 1st Place Alexandria Gambonini, 2nd Place Annie Neles

Senior Division: 1st Place Emilie Strand

Dairy Jeopardy Contest:

The convention contests concluded on Saturday morning, with the Dairy Jeopardy Contest.  A personal favorite of mine as it combines knowledge, skill, luck and smart wagering!

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Junior Jeopardy Winners:

1st- Elisabeth Regusci, 2nd- Kiara Gilardi, 3rd- Alexandra Gambonini, 4th- Wyatt Cotta, 5th- Elise Regusci

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Intermediate Jeopardy Winners:

1st- Tony Lopes, 2nd- Caitlin Lopes, 3rd- Eric Migliazzo, 4th- Frankie Gambonini

Honorary Junior Member

A special presentation was made to a lady who has had a significant impact on the CJHA through her commitment to activities, support, encouragement, and positive attitude. (and lets not forget famous brownies ;)  Thank you Kristi Migliazzo for all that you do for the CJHA!

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