The California Junior Holstein Association
includes 200 of California's finest Dairy Kids!
Holstein USA News:
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
dedlund@holsteinusa.com
Southern CA
Angie Kennedy: 559-909-2220
akennedy@holsteinusa.com
Forms
- Junior Membership application
- Application for national show support money
- Holstein USA National Junior membership application
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
Cow Camp Information
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.
Current Junior News
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.
Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion
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
Senior and Grand Champion and Reserve Senior and Grand Champion
Gleneil Mr Samuelo Bo Doll, (5 Year old) Michael Davis
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of Junior Show:
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
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
Milli Rollin Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Emilie Strand
Earl Graham Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Philip Fagundes
Founder's Scholarships:
Amanda Moretti,
Rocco Cunningham
Breeder of the Future Girl: Deena Migliazzo
Breeder of the Future 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.
Junior Association Scholarships
Recipients Eric Migliazzo, Loren Migliazzo
Premier Junior Scholarship
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.
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
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!
1st- Elisabeth Regusci, 2nd- Kiara Gilardi, 3rd- Alexandra Gambonini, 4th- Wyatt Cotta, 5th- Elise Regusci
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!