Saturday, July 1

Annual Award Winners Announced at Final Convention Banquet!

Concluding a successful National Holstein Convention was the announcement of our annual Holstein Association USA award winners! Catch the excitement and get to know these outstanding breeders with these video introductions.

Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder: Craig Carncross, Lodi, Wisconsin

Elite Breeder: Olmar Farms, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

Distinguished Leadership Award: Gerald “Jerry” Strandlund, Bellingham, Washington


Watch your mailboxes for the Summer 2017 issue of the Holstein Pulse, which will feature more in-depth Convention coverage.

Results from the Junior Awards Luncheon!

Several outstanding Holstein Junior members were recognized at the 2017 National Junior Awards Luncheon on Saturday, July 1, in Bellevue, Washington.

More coverage and pictures will be provided in the Summer 2017 Holstein Pulse, following is a listing of the various winners who were recognized for their achievements!

Dairy Bowl
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
Champions: Pennsylvania
Runner-ups: New York

Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
Champions: Illinois
Runner-ups: California

For more information on the dairy bowl contest, visit the Holstein Foundation website.

Dairy Knowledge Exam
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
1st place: Andrew Bartelheimer, Washington
2nd place: Caroline Arrowsmith, Pennsylvania
3rd place: Daniel Clapp, Massachusetts

Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Mackenzie Elmer, California
2nd place: Abbi Prins, California
3rd place: Haley Fernandes, California

Prepared Public Speaking
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Julia Heijkoop, Florida
2nd place: Shelby Sumner, Florida
3rd place: Clancey Krahn, Oregon

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Brianna Meyer, Wisconsin
2nd place: Danielle Herrick, New York
3rd place: Gracelyn Krahn, Oregon

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Lora Wright, Missouri
2nd place: Brock Irwin, Illinois
3rd place: Ariel Staffin, New Jersey

Folding Display Contest - Creative Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Danica Rupard, Washington
2nd place: Sarah Craun, Virginia
3rd place: Jenna Larson, Florida

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Mycai Brooks, North Carolina
2nd place: Anna Teachman, Washington
3rd place: Molly O’Sullivan, New Jersey

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Courtney Moser, Wisconsin
2nd place: Nicole Buell, Washington
3rd place: Elizabeth Acel, Pennsylvania

Folding Display Contest - Scientific Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Makenna Mase, Pennsylvania 
2nd place: Rachel Craun, Virginia
3rd place: Shelby Sumner, Florida

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Cole Verano, Florida
2nd place: Barlie Schultz, Washington
3rd place: Kara Teachman, Washington

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Marcy Bartelheimer, Washington
2nd place: Katelyn Neff, Pennsylvania

State Scrapbook - Traditional Division
1st place: Illinois
2nd place: Pennsylvania
3rd place: New England
4th place: Iowa
5th place: Washington

State Scrapbook - Digital Division
1st place: Florida
2nd place: New England
3rd place: Ohio
4th place: New York
5th place: Illinois

State Banner
1st place: Missouri
2nd place: Michigan
3rd place: Washington

Also, announced at the Junior Awards Luncheon were the six Distinguished Junior Member finalists:

Douglas Boop, Millmont, Pennsylvania 
Emily Irwin, Belvidere, Illinois 
Carley Krull, Lake Mills, Wisconsin 
Laura Lesher, Bernville, Pennsylvania 
Tony Lopes, Gustine, California 
Austin Schmitt, Rice, Minnesota 

For more information about the other Holstein Association youth programs, visit the Holstein Association USA Junior website!

Board of Director Elections Held During 2017 Holstein Association USA Annual Business Meeting

At the 2017 Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting, a large responsibility of the delegates was to vote on and elect new officers and directors to the Holstein USA Board of Directors. Candidates elected by the delegates were:

President: Boyd Schaufelberger, Illinois
Vice President: Corey Geiger, Wisconsin
Region 2 Director: John Burket, Pennsylvania
Region 3 Director: Steve Moff, Ohio
Region 7 Director: Dwight Rokey, Kansas
At-Large Director: Dale Drendel, Illinois 


Watch the Holstein Association USA website soon for a complete press release regarding Holstein Association USA's 132nd Annual Business Meeting!