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Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporter EIN #81-4259365

5049 Morgan Rd Ceres, CA. 95307 (209) 678-1265

Committee Members: Mike Gonsalves, Dave Brown, John Mendes, Sheri Linhares, and Lori Marchy

Stanislaus Cattleman’s Beef Supporters Scholarship

2018 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS

Scholarships of varied amounts will be given to

• Active beef enthusiasts

REQUIRMENTS

1. Applicants must be a graduating Senior (class of 2018) attending college or a vocational

school in the fall of 2018.

2. Applications for the 2018 Stanislaus Cattleman’s Beef Supporter’s Scholarship will be

due to the Beef Clerk in the Stanislaus County Fair Livestock Office by Thursday July

19, 2018 by 3:00p.m.

3. Applications need to be accompanied by

a. Resume

b. 1 Current Letter of Recommendation

c. Official Sealed Transcript or Unofficial Transcript for Grades 9-12.

4. Each applicant will need to put up an educational display at or by their stalling area that

will need to be displayed from Tuesday July 17, 2018 through Friday July 20, 2018.

5. Applicants will be required to go through an interview the morning of Friday July 20,

2018. Applicants interviewing in both Outstanding Exhibitor and Scholarship interviews

will be accommodated accordingly.

6. If awarded a scholarship, please provide proof of enrollment when available. Mail Proofs

of enrollment to: Lori Marchy 5049 Morgan Rd. Ceres, CA. 95307 SCBS – Secretary

******If you are awarded a scholarship, you must attend the dinner on August 18 2018 in

order to receive the funds.

Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporter EIN #81-4259365

5049 Morgan Rd Ceres, CA. 95307 (209) 678-1265


Stanislaus Cattleman’s Beef Supporters Scholarship

Senior Beef Exhibitors

Name________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________ State_____________________ Zip____________________

Home Phone___________________ Cell Phone_____________________ Email____________________

Major__________________________________ Intended College________________________________

Please attach an additional document to this cover sheet to answer the following 5 questions. Please

turn in this cover sheet and answers to the livestock office.

1. List high school agricultural activities, including projects, activities, awards, offices held, etc.

2. List high school activities, including clubs, awards, offices held, etc.

3. List any community service and related activities.

4. Future goals and objectives.

5. How have consumer trends affected the Beef Industry?

Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporters

Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporter EIN #81-4259365 5049 Morgan Rd Ceres, CA. 95307 (209) 678-1265


Dear 4-H and FFA Beef Exhibitors and 4-H and FFA Advisors Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporters is proud to announce and promote the 6th annual… Beef Carcass Contest DATES of Importance:

Rate of Gain Contest: Weigh in at MJC March 3, 2018

Market show at Stanislaus County Fair July 18 & 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Market and Showmanship classes

Awards Dinner: August 18, 2018-Exhibitors must attend to receive awards, and or scholarships

Exhibitors must participate in all components to be eligible for awards (rate of gain, live, showmanship, and carcass contests)

The following awards are available due to the generous sponsorships from our community:

Scholarships: to deserving seniors who are actively involved in the beef industry

Merit Awards

5 merit award animals ($1500 each)

3 major contests:

-Rate of gain- champion buckle/ reserve Garment bag and premium money through 5th place

-Carcass contest- champion buckle/ reserve Garment bag and premium money through 5th place

-Super steer- champion buckle/ reserve Garment Bag and premium money through 10th place

Current 2018 Beef Merit Award Winners: Belle-R Martinez –Central Valley FFA-Sponsored by: SCBS

Ryan Wells -Sierra 4-H-Sponsored by: Stanislaus/ San Joaquin Cattleman’s

Tyee Guerrero-Sierra 4-H- Sponsored by: SCBS Tanner Hoekstra-Ripon Christian FFA Sponsored by:

Turlock Livestock Auction Yard Billy Marchy- Turlock FFA Sponsored by: Stanislaus Farm Supply

Stanislaus Cattleman Beef Supporters Contact: Mike Gonsalves 209-531-4893

The Stanislaus Cattlemen Beef Supporters is a community group organized to support 4-H and FFA members with

their beef projects. The beef supporters are an independent group who works closely with the Stanislaus County

Fair. We would like to thank you for your support to the 4-H and FFA beef exhibitors.

Through your continued donations we were able to award the following awards:

Senior Scholarships awarded Fall 2017:

Riley Gonsalves and Bobby Marchy

Five $1500 Merit awards were given in August 2017

Award winner Sponsor

Belle- Rubie Martinez-Central Valley SCBS

Billy Marchy- Turlock FFA Stanislaus Farm Supply

Tanner Hoekstra- Ripon Christian FFA Turlock Livestock Auction

Tyee Guerrero- Sierra 4-H SCBS

Ryan Wells- Sierra 4-H Stanislaus/San Joaquin Cattlemen’s

**Future applications for scholarships and Merit Award applications are now available in the livestock office and on-line.

More than $2500 was awarded to the 2017 Stanislaus County Fair beef exhibitors

Live Placing 40%

(Champion –buckle /Reserve – garment bag) donated by sponsorship through the fair

*Carcass Contest 30 %

(Champion –buckle /Reserve – garment bag) Premium money for placings through 5th place

*Rate of Gain 20 %

(Champion –buckle /Reserve – garment bag) Premium money for placings through 5th place

*Super Steer (live placing 40%, Carcass contest 30%, Rate of Gain 20 %, and showmanship 10%

(Champion –buckle /Reserve – garment bag) Premium money for placing through 10th place

Save the Dates 2017 Major Sponsors Rate of Gain Contest: Weigh in – March 3, 2018

MJC West Campus A.L. Gilberts

Rancho Casino Brown Ranch

Hoekstra Dairy Burt Walters & Sons

Mortensen Family Market Show: Market Show - July 18-19, 2018

Stanislaus County Fair

Martin Machado

Stan Co Fair Mendes Family

Yosemite Meats Stanislaus Farm Supply

Gonsalves Ranches Carcass Contest

Dinner: Dinner - August 18, 2018

Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

Ceres Livestock

Booster Fair Cattle Co C7

Cattle Co. Yosemite Farm Credit

Mid Valley Cowbelle’s

Marchy Dairy Stadtler Ranch Farmers Livestock

Dave’s Meat Turlock Livestock Walking M Ranch

Stanislaus/San Joaquin Cattleman’s Association

2019 Stanislaus County Fair Market Beef Show

Merit Award Application

Application Due: July 17, 2018 Turn into Livestock Office in folder marked SCBS

Purpose: The Merit Award Program is intended to assist in the purchase, care, and feeding of animals to be shown at

the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair Junior Livestock Show. This award can be used for a Market Beef animal.

Qualifications: Applicants must be eligible to exhibit their project at the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair. PREVIOUS MERIT

AWARD WINNERS MAY NOT APPLY FOR ANOTHER AWARD.

Criteria: Award recipients will be chosen on the basis of: past record, home facilities, experience, and the ability to

carry his or her project through to the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair. See attached judging sheet for specific

criteria.

Upon selection, recipients will be required to complete additional agreements and forms. Among other

requirements, the recipients will be required to write at least five ‘Thank You’ notes and/or progress reports

to the award sponsor(s). These notes will be spaced out between the time of selection and the 2019 Stanislaus

County Fair. Please see the enclosed agreements.

Application Process

Only one application may be submitted.

The application packet consists of the following:

▪ Merit Award Application with the attached story.

▪ Merit Award Requirements for the beef animal. This form must be signed by the applicant, his/her

parent or guardian and his/her project leader or advisor.

▪ Merit Award Reference Report from the applicants 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor. This form must be

returned in a sealed envelope with the Leader/Advisor’s signature across the seal and the applicant’s

name printed on the front of the envelope.

▪ Two (2) Merit Award Reference Reports. These must be done by two (2) separate people and may not

be an immediate family member or 4-H Leader/FFA Advisor. Each form must be returned in a sealed

envelope with the signature of the person completing the form across the seal and the applicants

name printed on the front of the application.

The above items make up the application packet. No late application packets will be accepted. Must be

turned into to the livestock office no later than July 17, 2018. Interviews will be held the week of the steer

show at the fair for 2019 award winners. In addition recipients must be available to attend the awards

dinner on August 18, 2018

Hand Delivered: Mailed:

John Mendes John Mendes

Stanislaus County Fair 435 College Ave. Modesto CA 95350

Award Winners:

Merit Award winners will receive, toward the purchase, care, and feeding of their project:

❖ Purchase of Market Beef Animal: $750.00

❖ Beef Animal Exhibited at the Stanislaus County Fair: $750.00

Award winners will receive their award money after filling out and returning the additional required

paperwork and sending copies of sponsor correspondence to the Stanislaus County Fair.

The Awards Dinner will be held August 18, 2018 at Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

Award Donors: These dynamic individuals and firms are dedicated to this special project. Winners are matched up with a

donor and are responsible for keeping in contact with the sponsor during the year. This personal

communication is imperative to the success of the Merit Award Program.

Questions: If you have any questions, please contact:

John Mendes

(209) 602-1206

[email protected]


Merit Award Judging Criteria

Application:

✓ Story 110 points

o Size and Scope (50 points)

o 4-H/FFA involvement (30 points)

o Maintains Interest (30 points)

▪ Creative

▪ Grammatically correct

✓ Extracurricular Activities 30 points

o (list of involvement)

✓ Letters of Recommendation 40 points

✓ Neatness of Application 20 points

200 points


Merit Award Application

Applicant’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) Birthdate: Grade:

Have you ever exhibited at the Stanislaus Country Fair before?

If so, how many times have you participated?

List the type(s) of livestock you have shown at previous Stanislaus County Fairs:

Please list your activities, memberships, and honors or awards in any organizations outside of

4-H or FFA (ex: school, livestock/Agricultural organizations, etc.):

Attach a story (300-500 words) explaining why you deserve a Livestock Merit Award. Please

explain the size and scope of your project (past, present and future), the knowledge and skills

gained from your project as well as 4-H/FFA involvement including your leadership and

community service experience. Please attach your story to your application.


Merit Award Requirements

I, _______________________________, hereby make application for a Stanislaus County Fair

Junior Livestock Merit Award. I agree that I will purchase a Market Beef Animal and own it at

least 120 consecutive days prior to the opening day of the Stanislaus County Fair, as outlined

by the Stanislaus County Fair Exhibitor’s Handbook.

I agree that I will feed and fit my animal to the best of my ability and that I will follow a feeding

and fitting program recommended or approved by my 4-H Project Leader or FFA Advisor.

I agree that I will exhibit this Market Beef Animal at the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair.

I understand that if I am selected as a winner, it is my responsibility to keep my sponsor

apprised of my animal’s progress.

I understand that if I do not complete the requirements apprised of the Merit Award Program

or do not exhibit this animal at the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair, I will return all Merit Award

monies advanced to me. I further understand that if all of the award money is not returned I

will forfeit my showing privileges at all California fairs.

I understand if I am selected as a winner, I cannot apply for this award again in the future. I

also understand that I may not transfer an award.

Signature of Applicant Date

I hereby agree to permit my son or daughter to apply for the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair

Market Beef Merit Award. If he or she is selected as a winner, I will offer reasonable help and

encouragement to see this project through to a successful conclusion.

Printed Name of Parent or Guardian Signature of Parent of Guardian Date

I consider this applicant a most worthy individual to represent his or her 4-H Club or FFA

Chapter if selected as a recipient of the 2019 Stanislaus County Fair Market Beef Merit Award

by the committee.

Printed Name of Parent or Guardian Signature of Parent of Guardian Date


Merit Award Reference Report 1 of 2 • This reference report must be returned by the applicant with his/her application packet.

• This reference report must be in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal

and applicants name printed on the front of the envelope.

Applicant’s Name:

How long have you known the applicant?

Do you consider the applicant to be capable and qualified to raise a project animal for the

Stanislaus County Fair Market Beef Show? Yes No

Merit Award recipients must communicate, in writing, to their sponsor. What indication do

you have that the applicant will develop a rapport with the sponsor?

What information do you know about the applicant that would assist the committee in

determining his or her qualifications?

Additional Comments, if any:

Printed Name of Reference Signature of Reference Date


Merit Award Reference Report 2 of 2 • This reference report must be returned by the applicant with his/her application packet.



Applicant’s Name:

How long have you known the applicant?



Merit Award recipients must communicate, in writing, to their sponsor. What indication do

you have that the applicant will develop a rapport with the sponsor?


determining his or her qualifications?


Printed Name of Reference Signature of Reference Date


Merit Award Reference Report

4-H Advisor or FFA Instructor • This reference report must be returned by the applicant with his/her application packet.



Applicant’s Name:

How long has the applicant been involved in 4-H or FFA in your area?



Do you feel the applicant will fulfill his/her obligation to maintain monthly communication

with the award sponsor? Yes No

Do you feel it would be financially feasible for this applicant to show at the Stanislaus County

Fair Market Beef Show without the support of the Merit Award? If no, please explain:

Yes No

If the applicant is selected, will his/her project be under your supervision? Yes No

If no, please list the supervisor/Advisor:


determining his/her qualifications?


Printed Name & Title Signature Date

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