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Fall 2014 NewsletterOCTOBER________________________________1-4........................................World Dairy Expo17.....................................Cal Poly Fall Preview25.....................................Planning ConferenceNOVEMBER_______________________________1...................CA Jr Holstein Planning Conference15....................................MJC CA Harvest PartyDECEMBER_______________________________4..................MJC Ag Department Holiday AuctionJANUARY, 2015_____________________________22-24 ...................CA State Holstein Convention

FEBRUARY_________________________________10-12...........................................World Ag Expo12.........................Airosa Dairy Extravaganza Sale28-March 1.........Western Classic Junior Dairy ShowMARCH___________________________________3-5........Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno18-20........Western United Dairymen Convention, YosemiteAPRIL_____________________________________.......................RWE & Merced Holstein Club Shows........................................CA State Holstein ShowJUNE _____________________________________23-26.......Nat’l Holstein Convention, St. Charles, IL

UPCOMINg EVENTS

California State FairThis year’s State Fair was held July 21st, with Lynn Lee of Smyrna, Tennessee officiating.

Open Show Results

Senior and Grand ChampionMigliazzo Domain Christy, Deena MigliazzoreServeAir-Osa Chelios 14354, Airosa DairyJunior Champion Silvermaple Windham Camille-ET, Christian CunninghamreServeBella-Rosa Believable Pamela, Exels Holsteins

* photos from www.showphotobykatina.com visit her website for more great show pictures

premier Breeder & exhiBitor Airoso Dairy

Visit www.caholstein.com to stay up-to-date on Association news,

upcoming events and see pictures and results from activities

Junior Show Results

Senior and Grand ChampionMigliazzo Domain Christy, Deena MigliazzoreServeDinomi Karlington Siera, Deena MigliazzoJunior ChampionSilvermaple Windham Camille-ET, Christian CunninghamreServeHez Destry Holissa-ET, Brandon Almeida

Junior Planning Conference

Saturday, November 1st, 11 amat John’s Incredible Pizza in Modesto

Be sure to join the fun as we discuss:

State Convention ~ Cow Camp 2015 ~ Awards & Scholarships

Our second annual Golf Tournament was held June 19th at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Course in Atwater. A huge thank you to all of our hole sponsors and golfers for being involved in this fun and successful event. A full listing of sponsors can be found on our website.

Good Luck to all of the CA exhibitors at World Dairy Expo!

If you’re travelling to WI, be sure to join the CHA for our annual ‘Wine & Cheese

Social’ featuring delicious wines donated by Ruann Dairy and cheeses

from Hilmar Cheese!

The Central Valley Holstein Club will be hosting the 2015 CA State Holstein Convention in

Stockton at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotelon January 22-24, 2015

Look for registration packets in the mail and online at www.caholstein.com

in early December!

Plan a Weekend in the north Bay area!Friday, October 24

Social and dinner hosted by Moretti Family*** Location is weather dependant. RSVP by Oct. 17 to the CHA office

so we confirm the destination!!!

Meeting at PetaluMa CreaMerySaturday, October 25 ~ 9:00 am

lunch to follow, afternoon Board of Directors meeting

Items of Discussion:* Upcoming State Convention* California Holstein News magazine ~ contract renewal with publisher, Publication Committee* 2015 State Holstein Show Make your room reservations at:Quality Inn ~ 5100 Montero Way, Petaluma707-664-1155 Mention CA Holstein for discounted rate of $135 valid until Oct. 3

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AcTiviTies & evenTsPlanning Conference

Airosa Dairy Extravaganza

Thursday February 12, 2015Celebrating 103 Years!

Sale will be held at Airosa Dairy in conjunction with World Ag Expo

Christmas Holiday Revue Sale25th Silver Anniversary Sale

saturday, December 6A&M Livestock Auction Barn Hanford, cA

Selections are currently underway, for both Holstein and Jersey consignments. If you have an animal to

be considered for this year’s Anniversary Sale, please contact Ken. Once again a Junior Judging Contest

will be held the morning of the sale.

Ken Melvold Sales & Service ph: 559-906-1714fax: 559-431-5954

catalog will be available online www.caholstein.com

CA State Holstein Convention

Upcoming Sales

OcTOBer 17 - cAL POLyOpen House and Fall Preview for interested

High School StudentsContact CP Dairy Science Department for more

information and detailswww.dsci.calpoly.edu

nOveMBer 15 - MJcCA Harvest Party at the Pavilion, West Campus

DeceMBer 4 - MJc AG Department Holiday Auction, Ag Pavilion

OcTOBer 24, 2015 - MJcReplacement Heifer Sale

College Events

Welcome our new Northern CA Holstein USA representativeAlan Graves

Alan grew up in Iowa on a registrered Holstein farm, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from Iowa State. He has travelled North America fitting cattle, and brings experience from positions at New Generation Genetics, Semex, and John Deere prior to joining Holstein USA. Alan will be visiting herds in your area in the near future, and looks forward to meeting everyone. He can be reached at 712-574-6120 or agraves@holstein.com

Once again, the CA Juniors who travelled to the National Holstein Convention to compete in the various contests rep-resented our state well. We have a truly outstanding group of kids who worked very hard for these achievements, con-gratulations to all! And thank you to team coaches Kirsten Areias and Sarah Zonneveld for your time and efforts!National Champion Junior Dairy Bowl Team!Macey Brock Pearson, Hayden Costa, Hannah Mancebo, Siana BarrettReserve Champion Senior Dairy Bowl Team!Hannah Van Dyk, Frankie Gambonini, Bailey Allen, Kiara GilardiDairy Jeopardy Contest 1st Place Junior Division -Hayley Fernandes;Clayton Arntz, Jacob Fernandes, Alex Gambonini, Ellorine Carle, Luke Van Dyk, Colleen AllenPrepared Public Speech Contest2nd Place Junior Division- Hayley Fernandes;Hannah Van Dyk, Rachel Mancebo

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National Convention Success

The Cal Poly Dairy Science Department hosted this year’s Cow Camp, and our CJHA group had a fabulous time!

Living in the dorms for 3 days, Cow Camp is an educational and fun experience for dairy youth of all ages. We had the opportunity to learn both in the classroom and ‘hands-on’ as younger and older campers worked together in teams around the dairy. Calf management skills such as taking temperatures, blood-drawing, and using a weight tape were practiced. Equipment repair and changing liners was tackled in the milking parlor, while the computer lab offered the opportunity to explore Dairy Comp records and herd data. A blind tasting of cheeses and milks was done for flavors. Clipping and showmanship clinics were offered, as well as a judging contest and practice. Aside from all this education, we were able to squeeze in a little fun! A beach bonfire and BBQ was again a big hit at Avila Beach. We also enjoyed tasty Cal Poly ice cream, and an afternoon at the on-campus bowling alley for friendly competition. Dairy Jeopardy was introduced to many new members with a game featuring Cow Camp specific questions. If you were unable to join us this summer, I hope you can next year for some interactive learning and fun in the sun with Holstein friends!

cow camp report

For more information about CJHA activities and opportunities, contact Kirsten Areias at 209-617-0430 or Kate Teixeira at 805-801-0463