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Videos at YouTube “Multimin USA” Channel

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2016 Heart of America Dairy ExpoThursday, January 21, 201610:00 a.m. Missouri Dairy Growth Council Annual Meeting and Board Meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom)11:30 Pre-Conference Seminar “Dairy On-Farm Crisis Preparedness Training” Kathleen Cuddy, Senior VicePresidentandStacyDohle,Communications Manager,IntegratedCommunications,Midwest DairyAssociation,sponsoredbyMidwestDairy Association(Maui)adjournsat3:001:00 p.m. Trade Show Setup through 5:30 (Grand Ballroom)4:00 Missouri State Milk Board meeting (Bora Bora Boardroom)6:00 GrandOpeningTradeShowReception7:30 Early Bird Seminar: “Where are Milk Prices Headed & What is Driving Them, Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager, Madison, WI, sponsored by Missouri Soybeans and your soybean checkoff(GrandBallroom)8:30 Recess

Friday, January 22, 20168:00 a.m. Registration, Trade Show Opens, Coffee, Milk & Pastries, sponsoredbyKraftSpringfield,Southwest Dairy Farmers and Waikato Milking Systems (Grand Ballroom) 9:25 Expo Welcome-Lloyd Gunter, Conference Chairman (Grand Ballroom)9:30 “Dealing with Mycotoxin Risk in 2016” - Max Hawkins, Nutritionist,Alltech Mycotoxin Management Team, sponsoredbyAlltech10:10 “Today’s Financial Strategies for Small & Large Dairies” Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager, Madison, WI MissouriSoybeansand yoursoybeancheckoff,MilkSpecialtiesGlobal, CommunityBankandTrustandTheCaseCompany10:50 Break,sponsoredbyMissouriTruckingAssociation andSouthwestDairyFarmers 11:00 Women in Dairy Meeting “Successfully Passing theFarmtotheNextGeneration” Wes Tucker, West Central Ag Business Specialist, Univ. of Missouri Extension (Mojave) 11:20 “Trace Minerals and the Acquired Immune ResponseinCattle-MoreImportantthanwe think”, Roberto Palomares, DVM, MS,PhD,DipACT, Asst. Professor, Production Medicine & Therlogenology, Univ. of Georgia, sponsoredby MultiminNoon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsoredbyHiland DairyFoodsCompany,MissouriPorkAssociation& MissouriSoybeans,S&LSales,LLC Keynote Speaker: “New VFD Rules” Dr. Mike Apley, DVM, PHD Kansas State University, sponsoredbyCentralLifeSciences(Coco&Maui)1:30 p.m. “EvaluatingyourRiskManagementOptions”, Farmer Panel, Moderator Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri, with Jill Gerling, Kloppe Dairy, New Haven, MO; Mike Meier, Meier Dairy, Monett, MO sponsoredbyMFAFeed (GrandBallroom)2:10 “Whole Milk Dairy: Research to Give Consumers PeaceofMinditcanbeaPartofNutritious

HealthyDiet, Jeff Zachwiega, Senior Vice President, Nutrition Research, Dairy Management Inc., sponsoredbyMidwestDairyAssociation 2:50 President’s Ice Cream Social and Visit with Exhibitors sponsoredbyF&HFoodEquipment Company,SouthwestDairyFarmersandTurner’s SpecialSupply(Grand Ballroom)3:00 Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting (BoraBoraBoardroom)3:15 Missouri Dairy Association 31th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session (Grand Ballroom)4:30 MDA 31th Annual Meeting Adjourns4:30 Missouri Holstein Association Committee Meetings (Coco&Maui)5:00 Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings (Sahara)6:00 Missouri Holstein Pre-Sale Hospitality (GrandBallroom)6:30 Missouri Holstein Association 2015 Cow of the Year, All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri Presentations7:00 MGBA Board Meeting (Sahara)7:00 Missouri State Holstein Convention Sale (Grand Ballroom)7:00 Missouri Holstein Juniors Pizza & Pool Party (pool side)

Saturday, January 23, 20167:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in, Trade Show Open, (Grand Ballroom) Coffee, Milk & Pastries sponsoredbyFCSFinancial, S&LSales&SouthwestDairyFarmers8:30 Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting (BoraBoraBoardroom)9:00 Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting (Grand Ballroom)9:00 Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) (SaharaB)9:00 Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews (Sonoran)10:00 Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting (FijiBallroom)10:00 Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting (SaharaA)10:00 Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting (Mojave)10:30 Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting (Arabian)Noon Trade Show closes Luncheon, sponsoredbyAssociationofMissouri ElectricCooperativesandtheMissouriCorn Merchandising Council, Missouri Holstein Association Junior Awards, Scholarship & Crowning of Holstein Princess and Little Miss, (Coco&Maui)1:00 p.m. Missouri Holstein Annual Meeting Reconvene (ifnecessary,roomTBA)1:00 Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting (FijiBallroom)

Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri

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Dairy expo SpeaKerSKathleen CuddySr. Vice President of Integrated Communications, Midwest Dairy AssociationKathleen Cuddy is the Sr. Vice President of Integrated Communications for the Midwest Dairy Association, where she

leads the communication programs on behalf of the Association’s 8,000 dairy farm families in its 10-state territory. This includes strategic planning, consumer and stakeholder communications, media relations, digital marketing and issues and crisis preparedness.

Stacy DohleSenior Communications Manager, Midwest Dairy Association Stacy has been with Midwest Dairy for 16 years and helps lead the Influencer Outreach and Consumer Confidence programs; connecting consumers with

dairy farm families and the understanding of on-farm practices. In the past six years, she has been involved in over 300 dairy farmer presentations and/or farm tours with key influencer groups to help build trust and understanding about dairy farming. In addition to the consumer confidence programs, Stacy prepares dairy farmers across Midwest Dairy’s 10-states, with tools and training to “tell their dairy story” as they engage in thoughtful conversations with consumers.

Gary SipiorskiDairy Development Manager, Vita Plus CorporationGary spent seventeen years with the Citizens State Bank of Loyal, Wisconsin, as an agricultural loan officer and worked his way up to President and

CEO where he serves on the Board of Directors. He graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in Austin, Texas. He did business primarily with dairy producers. Gary joined the Vita Plus Corporation on October 1, 2008, a 400 employee owned nutrition firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a meeting advisor for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and writes for Hoard’s Dairyman and many other agricultural publications.

Jeff ZachwiejaSenior Vice President, Nutrition Research, Dairy Management Inc.Jeff is the Senior Vice President for Nutrition Research, Scientific and Regu-latory Affairs for Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) where he leads an experienced team

that publishes strong, credible research documenting health benefits associated with dairy consumption. He regularly shares how emerging, yet scientifically tested, health benefits for dairy consumption can be used in a dynamic marketplace to create value for consumers and the dairy industry.

Dr. Max HawkinsDairy Technical Staff, AlltechMax was raised on a grain/livestock farm in Illinois that included cattle feeding, cow/calf production, and purebred swine and sheep. He attended Western Illinois University and received a BS in Animal

Science. He earned a MS and PhD in Animal Science at the University of Tennessee. He joined the faculty at California Polytechnic State University; he taught livestock production, nutrition management and coached the Livestock Judging Team. Prior to joining the Dairy Technical Staff at Alltech he worked in the feed industry in technical sales positions with Hubbard Feeds and Micron Bio-Systems.

Dr. Roberto A. PalomaresDVM,MS,PhD,DipACT, Assistant Professor, Production Medicine & Therlogenology, University of GeorgiaRoberto’s research interest is focused on Immunopathogenesis, prevention and control of infectious diseases that affect

cattle production and reproduction, especially bovine viral diarrhea virus and bovine trichomoniasis. Additionally, his research program involves the study of noninfectious factors that affect bovine fertility and strategies to improve reproductive performance in dairy and beef cattle such as ovulation synchronization and TAI programs.

Dr. Michael D. ApleyProfessor, Production Medicine/Clinical Pharmacology, Kansas State UniversityFrick Professorship, DVM, PhD, DACVCPMike began his veterinary medicine career with a general practice in central Kansas, followed by a feedlot consulting/contract

research practice in Colorado. He later joined the faculty at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and worked there until 2005, when he joined the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a professor of veterinary clinical sciences. He teaches beef production medicine, large-animal medicine and clinical pharmacology courses and he holds the E.J. Frick Professorship in Veterinary Medicine.

Thursday, January 21, 20166:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 22, 20168:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 237:00 a.m. - Noon

Trade Show Hours

2016 Heart of America Dairy Expo Sponsors

Gold Level Sponsors

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Silver Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsor

S&L Sales, LLCbrought to you by your soybean checkoff

Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives—Saturday luncheonBarenbrug - Program printing

Community Bank & Trust - Speaker supportFCS Financial—Saturday morning refreshments & Program printing

F&H Food Equipment Company - Friday afternoon breakMilk Specialities Global - Speaker support

Missouri Agribusiness Association—Friends of the Dairy FarmerMissouri Corn Growers Association--Signage

Missouri Department of Conservation - Program printingMissouri Soybeans - Friday Luncheon and Speaker support

Missouri Trucking Association - Friday morning breakProtect the Harvest - Lanyard Sponsor

Southwest Dairy Farmers—milk for breaksThe Case Company - Speaker support

Turner’s Special Supply—Friday afternoon breakWaikato Milking Systems—Friday morning break, Program printing

West Central/SoyPlus/SoyChlor - Friends of the Dairy Farmer

ABS GlobalADM Animal Nutrition

Agricultural Employment ServicesAgricultural Stewardship Assurance Program

Albers Dairy EquipmentAlta SeedsAnimat Inc.

Bobcat of SpringfieldBrownfield NetworkCentral Life Sciences

Dairy Dealer.comDairy Farmers of America

Dairy Grazing ApprenticeshipDSG Equipment and Supplies, Inc.

Eagle Bank and TrustECOSYL

Elanco Animal HealthFASTRACK

Flory Dairy Equipment/DeLavalHartford Livestock

Hiland Dairy Foods Company (double booth)Jerden Dairy Company

Jim’s Motors Inc. MASBDA

Masters Choice, IncMFA Inc.

Midwest Dairy AssociationMidwest Milk Products

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2016 Heart of America Dairy Expo ExhibitorsMissouri Dairy Association

Missouri Dairy Growth CouncilMissouri Dairy Hall of Honors

Missouri Department of AgricultureMissouri Department of Conservation

Missouri Department of Natural ResourcesMissouri Holstein Juniors

Missouri SoybeansMU Extension & CAFNR Commercial Agriculture

Multimin USA Inc.Novus International, Inc

NutriadOrganic Valley/CROPP Cooperative

Ozark ShavingsPaul Mueller Company

POET NutritionProtect the Harvest

Ralco AgricultureSelect Sires MidAmerica

SEMO MillingSeneca Dairy Supply

S&H Farm SupplyS&L SalesSoy Best

USDA-FSAUSDA-Missouri Ag Statistics Service

Wacha Alfalfa Farms, LLCZinpro

Additional Dairy Expo Sponsorships

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2015-2016 Board of DirectorsGene Wiseman (Chairman)Missouri State Milk Board1616 Missouri Blvd, PO Box 630Jefferson City, MO 65102573/751-3830fax 573/751-2527(term expires 2016)

Ed Donnell (Secretary)F&H Food Equipment CompanyPO Box 3985 G.S.Springfield, MO 65803417/881-6114fax 417/881-7314(term expires 2018)

Gary WheelerMissouri Soybean AssociationPO Box 104778Jefferson City, MO 65110573/635-3819fax 573/635-5122(term expires 2018)

Dr. Scott PoockUniversity of MissouriA331 Clydesdale HallColumbia, MO 65211573/882-6359fax 573/884-9139(specified by bylaws)

Craig WestfallMissouri Dairy Association4671 Hwy HHalfway, MO 65613417/445-2220cell 417/770-3350(specified by bylaws)

Keith BohlanderDairy Farmers of America10220 North Ambassador DriveKansas City, MO 64153816/801-6270cell 816/507-7642(term expires 2016)

Larry Schmidt (Vice-Chairman)Missouri Dairy Association216 Hwy JJLaredo, MO 64652660/286-2781cell 660/654-2156(specified by bylaws)

Kyle BounousGrasslands LLCPO Box 703Monett, MO 65708cell 417/235-4450(term expires 2018)

Kelly SmithMissouri Farm BureauPO Box 658Jefferson City, MO 65102573/893-1416fax 573/893-1560(specified by bylaws)

Dr. Tom McFaddennUniversity of MissouriS110 ASRC, 920 E. Campus DriveColumbia, MO 65211573/882-8336fax 573/882-6827(specified by bylaws)

Bradley SchadMissouri Corn Growers Assocation3118 Emerald LaneJefferson City, MO 65109573/893-4181fax 573/893-4612cell 573/378-3399(term expires 2016)

Bob Idel (Treasurer)FCS Financial1934 East Miller StreetJefferson City, MO573/636-7809 ext 122fax 573/635-4367(term expires 2018)

David KlindtAssociation of MO Electric CooperativesPO Box 1645Jefferson City, MO 65102573/659-3403fax 573/635-2314cell 573/694-2932(term expires 2018)

Richard FordyceDirector MO Department of Agriculture1616 Missouri Blvd, PO Box 630Jefferson City, MO 65102573/751-5617fax 573/751-1784(specified by bylaws)

Dr. Alan WesslerMFA, Inc201 Ray Young DriveColumbia, MO 65201573/876-5248fax 573/876-5498(term expires 2018)

Steve DavisMissouri Dairy Products Association800 West TampaSpringfield, MO417/865-9641cell 417/848-4983(term expires 2016)

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The Missouri Dairy Growth Council Mission: “to grow a stronger and more viable Missouri dairy industry”

2015 Members:Gold Level ($1,000 or more)

Association of Missouri Electric CooperativesDairy Farmers of America

FCS FinancialF&H Food Equipment Company

MFA, Inc.Missouri Corn Merchandising Council

Missouri Dairy AssociationMissouri Department of Agriculture

Missouri Soybean ProgramOpies Transport

Silver Level ($500.00 or more)Ameica’s BestGrasslands LLC

MFA Oil CompanyMissouri Association of Realtors

Missouri Dairy Products AssociationMissouri Farm Bureau

Bronze Level ($250.00 or more)Alltech

Missouri Fieldmen’s and Sanitarian’s AssociationMissouri State Milk Board

Individual ($100.00 or more)Gary L. Aggus

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Lloyd Gunter (Jane)Vice President1148 State Hwy WWConway, MO 65632417/589-6845cell: 417/533-8009fax: 417/589-2595gfswiss@yahoo.comDistrict 8 Director

Tom Olerichs (Kathy)Treasurer30288 Pacific School RoadMora, MO 65345660/668-4717cell: 660/620-4718oelrichsT@gmail.comDistrict 4Director

Stacey McCallister (Ingrid)8458 Hwy 38Mountain Grove, MO 65711417/668-5504cell: 417/259-1453s31mccallister@hotmail.comAt Large Director

David Melton (Becky)Route 1, Box 47-GMountain Grove, MO 65711417/948-2631cell: 417/259-0395fax: 417/926-4790dm.1smp_mg@yahoo.comAt Large Director

Ex-OfficioDr. Scott PoockUniversity of MissouriA331 Clydesdale HallColumbia, MO 65211573/882-6359 office660/882-3960 homecell: 573/808-3479fax: 573/884-9139Poocks@missouri.edu

Larry Schmidt (Carolyn)Treasurer216 Hwy JJLaredo, MO 64652660/286-2781cell: 660/654-2156mooocows@grm.netDistrict 1 Director

Ted Sheppard (Barbara)6600 Sheppard Dairy RoadCabool, Missouri 65689417/926-5887cell: 417/349-1236ted@fidnet.comDistrict 6 Director

Jay Moreland (Brenda)21601 E. 227th StreetHarrisonville, MO 64701816/884-3697cell: 816/258-3353fax: 816/884-4598moremom4@gmail.comDistrict 3 Director

Charles Voekler (Nancy)8229 N. Hwy 61Perryville, MO 63775573/547-2436cell: 573/768-4078voeklerswissfarms@gmail.comDistrict 2 Director

Executive Director/Assistant SecretaryDave Drennan (Karen)1954 Sumter Ridge CourtChesterfield, MO 63017636/519-9300 officecell: 314/712-6565fax: 636/519-1403dairystl@aol.com

Craig WestfallSecretary4671 Hwy HHalfway, MO 65663417/445-2220cell: 417/770-3350District 5 Director

Norris Sloan (Annette)Route 1, Box 92Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711417/948-2233cell: 417/254-0256Sloan.norris6@gmail.comAt Large Director

Larry Purdom (Alice)Rte. 2, Box 245Purdy, MO 65734417/442-3846cell: 417/442-7009Lpurdom417@gmail.comDistrict 7 Director

Arlen Schwinke (Kay)Director Emeritus155 Schwinke Hill LaneMorrison, MO 65061573/294-6203cell 573/291-3263arlenkay@dishmail.net

2016 Missouri Dairy Association Board of Directors

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Sponsored by Missouri Dairy Association, the Commercial Agriculture Program and University of Missouri Extension

February 22-26, 2016 9:30 a.m. Registration and visit exhibitors, Coffee, milk and pastries available, sponsored by Missouri Corn Mechandising Council and Select Sires MidAmerica

9:50 a.m. Welcome

10:00 a.m. “FoliarFungicideApplicationonCorn&itsEffectsoDairyCowPerformance, Dr. Phil Cardoso, DVM, Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois, sponsored by Multimin USA

10:45 a.m. “TraceMineralImportancetoCalfhoodImmuneSupport”—Dr. Dan Tracy, Multimin USA

11:30 a.m. “MissouriDairyRevitalizaion&SponsorRecognition”—DaveDrennan,MissouriDairyAssoc.

Noon Lunch (*Bring along a sample of your TMR and University of Missouri will evaluate)

1:30 p.m. “ImplicationsoftheVeterinaryFeedDirective”—Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri

2:00 p.m. “How do we Compare - 10 Key Benchmarks & How to Use Them”—Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri

2:30 a.m. “ImpactofFeedingAminoAcidsonReproduction”—Dr. Phil Cardoso, DVM, Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois, sponsored by Multimin USA

3:15 p.m. Adjourn

Registration fee is $20.00 payable at each location. Lunchreservationsareneeded.

Call the Extension office listed below TODAY for lunch reservations.

Locations:                             Meal Reservations Monday, February 22, Pork Palace, State Fair Grounds, Sedalia Extension Office, 660/827-0591 Tuesday, February 23, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center off I-44 Reagan Bluel at 417/847-3161 Wednesday, February 24, MSU State Fruit Research Center, Mountain Grove Ted Probert at 417/741-6134

Thurs., February 25, Cape Girardeau County Extension Office, Jackson Extension Office, 684 W. Jackson Trail 573/243-3581 Friday, February 26, Hagie’s Nineteen, 618 North Washington, Union Ken Bolte at 636/583-5141

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“While one stable fl y does not cause signifi cant damage, 50–100 of these blood-sucking pests occurring together with 500 horn fl ies can cause a substantial daily loss of blood. This common livestock pest situation can result in a loss of 10–20% in milk production.” - Kaufman, P. E. and Weeks, E. N. I. “Stable Fly (Dog Fly) Control”. The Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida

Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published: December 1997. Revised: August 2012.

“Stable fl ies feed from one to three times per day depending on the climatic conditions” - Anthony, Craig, “Confi ned Livestock Feeding Facilities: Control of Stable Flies and House Flies”.Extension Extra, South Dakota State Cooperative Extension Service, College Of Agriculture & Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University. April, 2005.

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OFFICIAL NOTICEAnnual Membership Meeting & Convention

Missouri Holstein Association 100th Anniversary January 22 - 23, 2016

Ramada Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center - Springfield, MO.

2016 DISTRICT OFFICERSNortheast Central: James Penn, president; Al Brandt, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Harlan Borman, director.Northwest: Dallas Cornelius, president; Dan Hegeman, vice-president; Debby Cornelius, sec./treas.; Kirby Hanson, director.Southwest: Nelson Hostetler, president; Janice Perry, vice-pres.; Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director.South Central: Tommy Scrivner, president; Justin Nelson, vice-president; Andrea Scrivner, sec./treas.; Becky Durst, director.Southeast: John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, vice-pres.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Corvin Schoen, director.West Central: Jay Moreland, president; Matt Moreland, vice-president; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Ed Steele, director.

2016 COMMITTEESJuniors: Shannon Kleiboeker, chm; Janice Perry, Brad & Gail Groves, Susan BrooksSale: Jason Ewing, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Brad Groves, Larry & Jodi Wright, Tim EwingShow & Futurity: Becky Durst, chm; John Denbigh, Eric Adkins, Janice Ling, Mike Hackman, Eric LingFinance: Harlan Borman, chm; Larry Wright, James Penn, Jay Moreland Nominating: Alfred Brandt, Chair; Tommy Scrivner, Robert PerryResolutions: Ed Wittorf, chm; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens History: John Underwood chm; Ann Lenz, Marilyn Moreland, SueAnn Steel Awards Committee: Roy Parsons, chmn; Dallas Cornelius, John Underwood, Marianna Thompson, Cliff StreikerWebsite Committee: Jodi Wright, chmn; Shannon Kleiboeker, Matt Moreland, Corvin Schoen, Candy Durst, Hope Bohannon, Hannah Jackson, Katie Wantland, Brittany Groves, Jessica Crawley, Lora & Blake Wright

National Holstein ConventionJune 27 – July 1, 2016 Saratoga Springs, NY

2016 Missouri Delegates: To be Announced

Missouri Holstein - 100 Years Old 1915 - 2015ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

This is the official notice to all members of the Missouri Holstein Association that the annual membership meeting will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016, at The Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO, beginning at 9:00 AM, with President Jay Moreland presiding.

2015 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards Years Qualified % Homebred BAA Milk Fat Protein Coats, James & Novalee, Mountain Grove 5 97.3 105.0 25,808 987 775 College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout 2 83.6 105.6 27,607 999 837Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings 6 85.8 109.2 32,322 1316 1011Toecky Farm, Huggins 2 100.0 105.7 27,258 1016 834

2015 Progressive Genetics Awards Years Qualified Average CTPICla-Cor Farm LLC, Easton 3 1906Coats, James & Novalee, Mountain Grove 9 1837Martin, Wilson, Memphis 5 1906University of Missouri, Columbia 1 1817

2015 Membership Report 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Northeast District 35 34 34 41 35 45Northwest District 4 4 6 7 8 12 South Central District 28 33 31 39 39 43 Southeast District 6 8 7 7 7 6 Southwest District 64 77 75 89 96 93 West Central District 18 18 21 23 23 26 TOTAL 155 174 174 206 208 225

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Spring Heifer Calf AM Goldfawn RB Allie-Red-ET Loren & Michelle Eilenstine RAM JL-Kel-Land Planet Caroline Katie, Ellie & Lila Wantland JAM McClellan Malone Mercinary Katelyn McClellan RJAM JL-Kel-Land Planet Caroline Katie, Ellie & Lila Wantland

Winter Heifer Calf AM Ms Golden-Dream Cane-Red-ET Colton & Cobie Kleiboeker RAM C-OF-O Brokaw Jeff College of the Ozarks JAM JL-Kel-Land Beemer Audie Katie, Ellie & Lila Wantland RJAM Meyervilla MS Olympian-Red A, K, H McClellan

Fall Heifer Calf AM Ram-Elle Brady Tawny Loren & Michelle Eilenstine RAM Hillhaven Apple Chili-Red Whitney Yerina JAM Hillhaven Apple Chili-Red Whitney Yerina RJAM Flower-Brook Banks Dollia Katie, Ellie & Lila Wantland

Summer Yearling AM JL-Kel-Land Super Ludicrous Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland RAM U-MO Mizzou Taffy University of Missouri JAM JL-Kel-Land Super Ludicrous Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland RJAM Radine Atwood Olaf Sophia Geppert

Spring Yearling AM MS Angelina Angeni-ET Monique Turner RAM Crisdhome Phoenix GetLucky Mike Wilson JAM MS Angelina Angeni-ET Monique Turner RJAM Korian Goldwyn Mariah-ET Lora Wright

Winter Yearling AM Golden-Dream Abe Speck Desirae Hickernell RAM Mi-Wil Fantasy Miley Scott Wilson JAM Golden-Dream Abe Speck Desirae Hickernell RJAM Starmark HP Regret-Red-ET Bailey Groves

Fall Yearling AM Toecky Sanchez Destiny Becky Durst RAM Golden-Dream Turbo Jada Hope Bohannon JAM Golden-Dream Turbo Jada Hope Bohannon RJAM Golden-Dream Abe Ribbonet Charles Brooks II

Junior Best 3 AM University of Missouri RAM Crystal Chamberlin JAM A, K, H McClellan

Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old AM Regancrest-GV Britany-ET B, T, K, G & B Groves JAM Regancrest-GV Britany-ET B, T, K, G & B Groves

Dry Aged Cow AM Toecky Timex Becky Durst RAM Char-Land Sanchez Miles Austin Moreland JAM Char-Land Sanchez Miles Austin Moreland

Junior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Hillhaven Braxton Friday Whitney Yerina RAM Scratchwell Gidget-Red Janice Ling & Tyler Dickerhoff JAM Hillhaven Braxton Friday Whitney Yerina RJAM Roslem Atwood Sassy Samantha Hilgenberg

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Timea Hero Mark Thomson RAM Aragorn Made You Look David Day & Tyler Dickerhoff JAM C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 Blake Wright RJAM Vazdale Absolute Jemma-Red Lora & Blake Wright

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow AM J-Lean Platte Ducky-Red Jessilyn McLean RAM U-MO Braxton Peni University of Missouri JAM J-Lean Platte Ducky-Red Jessilyn McLean RJAM Golden-Dream Joe Jordy Dalton Smith

Senior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Angelo Dusk Princess-Red Mikala, Lexi, Hunter Angelo RAM Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET B, T, K, G & B Groves JAM Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET B, T, K, G & B Groves RJAM Ms Roslem Braxton Razzle Samantha Hilgenberg

4-Year Old Cow AM Lin-Max-JM Pronto Noel Lora Wright RAM Shaverside GWAtwood Ary Dalton Smith JAM Lin-Max-JM Pronto Noel Lora Wright RJAM Ram-Elle Force Allison Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland

5-Year-Old Cow AM Miss-Long-Green Mary-Kay M.Day, T.Dickerhoff, G.Schmidt RAM Toecky Ann-Lyss Sanchez Becky Durst

Aged Cow AM Robthom Linzee Baxter Janice Ling & Tyler Dickerhoff RAM Ms Savage-Leigh Party-ET Larry & Jodi Wright JAM Wrightvale Talent Amy-Red Lora Wright RJAM McClellan Mawson Kianna Katelyn McClellan

150,000 pound Cow

Produce of Dam AM BW-EG Trent Dena Crystal Chamberlin RAM Miss-Long-Green Danette Crystal Chamberlin JAM Char-Land Mile Milky Austin Moreland

Daughter - Dam AM Ary & Avery Dalton Smith RAM Mercinary & Sapphire Katelyn McClellan JAM Allison & Audie Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland RJAM Mercinary & Sapphire Katelyn McClellan

Best 3 Females AM Robthom Farm RAM University of Missouri JAM A, K, H McClellan

Dairy Herd AM Robthom Farm RAM Larry & Jodi Wright

Breeder’s Herd AM University of Missouri

2015 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS

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National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2015Dairy Bowl Team 2015: No teams fielded National Folding Display Contest 2015: Junior: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs “History of Dairy Production”; Intermediate: Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs “What it takes to get a Red Cow”; Abby Hood, Willow Springs “The Effects of Fermentation “National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2015-Junior: Blake Wright - 3rd Place; Intermediate: Lora Wright, Verona; Charles Brooks, Mountain GroveNational Banner Contest 2015: Kiera and Taylor Groves, Billings Prepared Public Speaking 2015: Intermediate Division: Lora Wright, Verona – “Farmed and Dangerous” - 1st Place; Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs – “Milk, Got it?”Penny Wars: Missouri 1st Place

Missouri State Junior Awards 2015Spring Classic Scholarship 2015: Katie Wantland, Niangua Missouri Holstein Princess 2015: Katie Wantland, Niangua Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2015: None Distinguished Junior 2014-Jr Division: Bailey Groves, BillingsDistinguished Junior 2014-Sr Division: NoneKay Bacon Memorial Award (14th): Bailee, Lauren, Taylor Whitehead, Conway, Diones Bwire Barbie-Red-ET - Spring Yearling, Junior Champion 4-H/FFA State FairMark Highfill Memorial Award (11th): Steven Nelson, Grovespring, Mik-Nels Advent Ella - Aged Cow, Grand Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair

2015 Sho-Me 3-Yr Old Holstein Show (Futurity)1st Place Robthom Ixia Topaz VG 86 Janice Ling, Springfield 2nd Place Robthom Ontario Topaz GP 82 Janice Ling, Springfield 3rd Place Toecky Ginetta Braxton VG 88 Becky Durst, Huggins4th Place Robthom Ruby Durham VG 85 Marianna Thomson, Springfield5th Place Scribble Braxton Sunkist VG 86 Andrea Scrivner, Ava6th Place Gat-Dix Domino Naomi VG 86 Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway7th Place Robthom Nissha Gold Chip-TW Janice Ling, Springfield8th Place Toecky Fulton Attitude GP 84 Becky Durst, Huggins9th Place Toecky Lauthorty Garetta GP 84 Becky Durst, Huggins10th Place, 2nd Production Wrightvale JL Atwood Linen Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona11th Place C-Of-O Braxton Troxy 1351 VG 87 College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout12th Place, 1st Production Maple-Pass Dannon Addie VG 85 Janine Staiger, Billings13th Place, 3rd Production Maple-Pass Nicolas Anna GP 81 Janine Staiger, Billings14th Place Maple-Pass Cain Whiskey-TW GP 81 John & Jane Staiger, Billings15th Place Maple-Pass Cain Wine-TW John & Jane Staiger, Billings

2014 Cow of the Year: Toecky Kendall Anna-Leigh, Toecky Farm, HugginsPaul Selken Memorial Herdmanship Award 2015 (State Fair): Mi-Wil Farm, Mike Wilson, Neosho

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIPSection 6. The membership dues shall be paid on an annual basis with the rate being $50.00 per membership for members, partnerships, or corporations that own Holstein cattle. Those who do not own Holstein cattle, shall pay $25.00 annually per membership.When more than one person is involved in a herd prefix, all person(s), in addition to the individual designated as the representative agent of the partnership or corporation may hold a membership by paying the minimum membership rate of $25.00.Membership Dues will be due and payable postmarked March 15 of the membership year. Following March 15 members not in good standing will be removed from Holstein USA member rolls until such time as state membership has been paid. Membership dues postmarked April 15 or later will require a an additional $10.00 late fee per adult member. Memberships received after June 1 will not qualify for Association sponsored awards.

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES TO MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATIONBelow are the board approved changes to be voted upon by the membership at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Following is only the sections containing revisions. A complete copy can be found on the website or at the meeting. Strikethrough - language that is to be removed Bold, Italic and Underlined - language that is to be added

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Missouri Holstein Association - 99th Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, January 24, 2015, Springfield, MO, 10:00 AM, Springfield, MO

At 10:20 am the meeting was called to order by President Eric Ling. There were approximately 38 members present. It was moved to approve the minutes from the last annual meeting, it was seconded, and the motion passed.The financial report was handed out to the membership in attendance. Al Brandt moved that the financial report be approved, Brad Groves seconded, motion passed.BY-LAWS CHANGES: The By-Laws were handed out to the membership. Article 1 Section 1: strike “Columbia, MO” and add “the location of the executive secretary”, it was moved by Jodi Wright to approve, seconded by Janice Perry, motion passed.Article 2 Section 1: strike “or non residents of Missouri but owning Holstein cattle in Missouri” and add “or nonresident”. Section 2: strike “of” and add “on”, Section 3: strike “three” and add “two”, strike “and Honorary”, Section 3 b: strike “$2.00” and add “$5.00”, strike “ A Junior member wishing to receive the Mid-States Holstein News through this membership shall pay an additional fee equal to the cost of a one year subscription to that magazine, and shall be furnished that subscription.” Section 3 c: Strike “Honorary members shall include those whom the Association may wish to recognize for some single service to or interest in the Holstein breed.”Section 4: strike “him” and add “them” Jay Moreland moved that instead of “them” put in “applicant” and “said applicant”, Jodi Wright seconded, motion passed.Section 6: strike “The membership dues shall be on an annual basis with the rate schedule being determined by the total number of Holsteins 87% RHA or higher or Holsteins eligible owned by the member, partnership, or corporation. The rate schedule being 0-10 animals $25.00, 11-50 animals $40.00, 51-100 animals $50.00 and over 100 animals $60.00.” add “The membership dues shall be paid on an annual basis with the rate being $50.00 per membership for members, partnerships, or corporations that own Holstein cattle. Those that do not own Holstein cattle shall pay $25.00 per membership.” Tommy Scrivner moved that the word “ownership” be removed and replaced with the word “prefix” in the second part of Section 6, Jason Ewing seconded, motion passed. Strike “The membership includes a subscription to the Mid-States Holstein News and $1.00 per member to be refunded to the respective District Association.” Jason Ewing moved to accept the changes made to Article 2, Jodi Wright seconded, motion passed.Article 3 Section 1 a: add “and a Secretary-Treasurer” Rick King moved that we remove the Secretary-Treasurer wording, Jodi Wright seconded, motion passed. Section 1 b: strike “for up to the first 100 members in the District. In addition each District will be entitled to an additional Director for each additional 100 members over the first 100.”Section 1 c: add “The Board of Directors will also include 2 Elected Directors who are members elected statewide by the membership at the Annual Meeting that are nominated by the nominating committee or from the floor.” Rick King moved we accept changes to Article 3, Janice Perry seconded, motion passed.Article 4 Section 2: strike “two” and add “three”. Ed Steele moved that we do not change the terms from two to three, Roy Parsons seconded, motion passed. Roy Parsons moved we strike the word “himself” and add the word “themselves” to Article 4 Section 2, Mike Hackman seconded, motion passed.Section 3 c: Strike “shall have custody of the seal of the Association and affix same to such instruments and on behalf of the Association as my be required by the Association on annual meeting or by the Board of Directors” Janice Ling moved to approve, Mariana Thompson seconded, motion passed.Article 5 Section 2: add “or in any other accounts deemed necessary by the Board” Jason Ewing moved we strike all of Section 2 and reword it, Jay Moreland seconded, motion passed. Roy Parsons moved that we add to Article 5 Section 2 “ The funds of the Association shall be kept in a General Fund and in any other accounts as may be designated by the Board of Directors. All of which must be in a depository where they are insured by the US Government.” Tommy Scrivner seconded, motion passed.Becky Durst discussed that we should have a policy in place in which there is a second person who is aware of the spending of funds of the Association in all accounts. This would serve as a method of checks and balances to prevent misuse of funds. Rick King mentioned having two signatures on each check but there would be a cost for that and the logistics would be more difficult. Mary Ling mentioned using a written request for checks to be written and can be done by email. Tommy Scrivner moved that a copy of all bank statements on all bank accounts shall be sent to the President and chairman of the Finance committee by the Secretary-Treasurer each month. Rick King seconded, motion passed.Article 8 Section 4 #8: strike “reviewing” and add “finance” Section 5: strike “The seal affixed on the margin hereof is hereby adopted as and for the official corporate seal of Missouri Holstein Friesian Association” Jodi Wright moved to accept changes to Article 8, Jason Ewing seconded, motion passed.Harlan Borman moved that we accept changes to the By-Laws, Jay Moreland seconded, motion passed.DISTRICT, STATE, AND NATIONAL REPORTS:Northwest: Tim Ewing reported there are only 3 members in the District. West Central: Jay Moreland reported that their District show will be at the Cass County Fair again this year in July in Pleasant Hill. Southwest: Janice Perry reported they had about 10 people at their District meeting in Springfield. They will have their District show at the Missouri State Fair. South Central: Tommy Scrivner reported that at their 2014 District show there were 42 head exhibited in conjunction with the Tri-County Fair in June. Hamner’s were Grand Champion and Toecky was Reserve Grand Champion. Dates for 2015 have not been set yet. Southeast: Al Brandt reported that he has talked to Cliff Strieker and discussed merging Southeast with Northeast District. Northeast: Al Brandt reported that they will have a sale in Memphis, MO February 18th at 11:00 am. They will catalog about 40 head and it will be held at the sale barn in Memphis. They are open to consignments that are solid, registered cows and do not need to be broke to lead. Dairy Hall of Honors: Kate Geppert said the annual banquet is scheduled for Friday, February, 6th at 11:30 am at Eckles Hall in Columbia, MO. They will begin with lunch and then have the awards ceremony at the ASRC building followed by a social. Those receiving awards are Robthom Farms, Lloyd Gunter, Dale Ludwig, and Walter Fagen.

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Holstein USA: Tim Ewing talked about the 840 ID tags. If you are wanting to switch to these tags you must have a premise ID number. In Missouri, it is easy to get a number and Tim can help get that for you if needed. Jodi Hoynoski from Holstein USA was in attendance and gave a State of the Association report. 2014 was a very successful year for Holstein USA. National award nominations are due February 28th and applications are available on the website. She announced that Brad Groves is now a trustee on the Holstein Foundation Board. University of Missouri Extension: Ted Probert reported on the Margin Protection trainings the extension have put on in the last few months. They have worked on the Dairy Revitalization program as well. The Southwest Center is conducting trials on fescue varieties, milk replacers, and feed efficiency. The Dairy Profit Seminars are scheduled for the week of February 23rd and the list of seminars are in the program. The Dairy Grazing Conference is scheduled for July 7-8, 2015. Tony Rickard retired this past year and his replacement is Reagan Bluel. The judging team traveled to Europe and had a great experience and won some awards. They thank us for our support for the team. The new judging team judged at the World Dairy Expo. Cow Camp is scheduled for the last week of May and the judging camp dates have not been set yet. Ted thanked Eric Adkins and John Denbigh for all of their hard work with the University dairy herd.Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley talked about the Dairy Shrine. It is $50 to become a member and includes all breeds leaders and youths. He has applications and money raised goes to fund $50,000 in scholarships that are awarded.State Fair: Amy Jo Estes, the new dairy superintendant, talked about what she plans for the year. The numbers of exhibitors have been falling for a number of years and she would like to find ways to increase exhibitor and spectator numbers. She is planning a State Fair “Selfie” contest for this year. Another idea that Farm Bureau has done was a dairy dash 5K run on the fairgrounds, possibly on Sunday morning. She suggested utilizing the new MFA building to have the junior show in as it would be more visible to spectators as they are walking by. It was brought up that there needs to be more seating and that the dirt needs to be packed more to show. Amy will look into these things more. Amy asked for judge suggestions. Michelle Eilenstine mentioned the use of the National Judges List available on the Holstein USA website. Jason Ewing asked about the new no needle rule and it is believed to only apply to market animals. Amy Jo is very excited and any suggestions are welcome to help improve the State Fair experience.COMMITTEE REPORTS:Show and Futurity: Becky Durst reported on the committee meeting. They will look into getting a professional photographer for the State Fair. The Southern National Spring Show is scheduled for April 7-11, 2015 in Stillwater, OK. Becky is taking suggestions for a Spring Show judge. Aaron Heinzman was recommended. The committee recommended to continue with the point system with State Fair 20 points, Spring Show 15 points, and District Show 10 points. The bonus points for national shows were recommended to be changed from 8 points in the top half placing and 4 points in the bottom half placing to 8 points top 1/3 placing, 4 points middle 1/3 placing, and 0 points bottom 1/3 placing. The Spring Show will take place at 10 am March 21st, 2015 in Columbia, MO. Cattle may begin arriving after 6 pm on Thursday, March 19th. The entry fees will remain the same at $25 with late fee at $35. Class sponsorships will be $50. This year we will not give plaques or prize money to save money to the Association. The University does not have straw available to sell at this time but John Denbigh will look into this matter more. The Northeast district will pay $200 towards the judge and sponsor a class. Larry Wright moved that we do away with the point system for All-Missouri and go to a one time show at State Fair, Jodi Wright seconded, motion failed. The 2014 Futurity was held October 18th 2014 at the College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO. There were 9 head exhibited and 4 breeders. No juniors exhibited. There were 82 total head entered and 8 breeders. The total pot was $2050, there was $600 in sponsor money, and expenses totaled $662.20. The total payout to exhibitors was $1987.80. The College of the Ozarks will host again this year and the date is tentatively set for Saturday, October 17, 2015. The judge was discussed and the committee would like to ask the top judge from the 4-H judging team to judge the futurity. This way we don’t have to spend money to pay a judge. This year it would be Bailee Whitehead. Jodi Wright moved that we approve the judge suggestion, Andrea Scrivner seconded, motion passed. Futurity entries for 2017 are due February 1, 2015.Sale Committee: Jason Ewing gave a sale report. The sale was a great success and the overall average was $3913.54 and live lot average was $4285. He thanked Larry Wright, Tim Ewing, Michelle Eilenstine, and Jodi Wright for all of their hard work to make the event successful. We are planning another sale for next year and hope to keep it at 25 lots and increase the quality every year.Awards: Roy Parsons reported that the Juniors do their own awards and would like to extend our help in any way to increase the number award applicants by the juniors. The Cow of the Year award has seen a decrease in number of nominees in the past years. It was set up to help the Mid-States by having nominees take out a full page ad. It was asked what we could do to increase participation. Michelle Eilenstine suggested the use of the Pulsator, it could be a cheaper alternative to those nominating and ads could be put in there. Also, they could be sent out earlier to give people more time to vote and the possibility of online voting was suggested. The committee feels that they need to do more with the Distinguished Member Service award and Master Breeder award for this year. They would like to be able to give out some for next year and are encouraging people to nominate for these awards. The Paul Selkin Award for herdsmanship is located in the Dairy Hall of Honors. Juniors: Lora Wright reported that she was the newly elected President of the Missouri Holstein Junior Association. She said that the new slate of officers was elected in their meeting. The Junior All-Missouri point system will remain the same, State Fair 20 points, District Show 16 points, and Spring Show 10 points. They are planning on a calf raffle or 50/50 drawing for a fundraiser this year. They will have a food booth at Spring Show. They will give each junior participating at the National Convention $50. Futurity participants will receive $25. They will pay $100 to sponsor Cow Camp and pay $500 towards the stipend for the Junior Advisor. They will be selling 100 anniversary t-shirts beginning at Spring Show.Nominating: Al Brandt gave the nominations for officers as President-Jay Moreland, Vice President- Brad Groves, Secretary-Treasurer- Michelle Eilenstine, and Director-At-Large-Tommy Scrivner.Lunch break - Reconvened after lunchOLD BUSINESS:History Book: John Underwood reported that the History books are still for sale. Eric Ling mentioned that we could give a copy of the History book to each FFA chapter in the state. It was agreed this was a good way to distribute the unsold books. John talked about the need to continue to collect information that was not included in the book or that has happened since the book was published. He offered to collect and store the information. Ed Wittorf moved that the Missouri Holstein Association support John in his efforts to keep Missouri history. It was seconded and motion passed. John will chose a committee to work with him on this.

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Mid-States Subscription: Jay Moreland moved that we include on the membership card an optional space to pay for a subscription to the Mid-States Holstein News. Tommy Scrivner seconded, motion passed, Michelle will collect and submit subscriptions to Mid-States Holstein News.4-H Team: Eric Ling said that the 4-H Team who went to Europe was to give a presentation on their trip, we should contact them to set that up for the membership.NEW BUSINESS:Field Day: Michelle Eilenstine said that Al Brandt offered to host the 2015 Field Day at his farm. It was agreed that we accept Al’s offer.Facebook- Michelle Eilenstine talked about the success of the Facebook page that was started in October. It was highly used to advertise the sale with great success. Plans are to continue to utilize it to advertise our activities.Pulsator: Michelle Eilenstine reported that we can utilize the Pulsator more to get information to the membership. The Pulsator is relatively cheap, about $125 per issue, and can be sent out quickly. Michelle is going to start sending them 6 times per year.Finance Report: Jay Moreland reported that the fi nance committee met and came up with a rough estimate for a budget based on the sale last night. They estimate a budget of about $6000 profi t for 2015.Nominating Report: Jodi Wright moved that the By-Laws changes take effect March 15, 2015. Jason Ewing seconded, motion passed. The nominating committee recommended President-Jay Moreland, Vice President- Brad Groves, Secretary-Treasurer- Michelle Eilenstine, and Director-At-Large-Tommy Scrivner. Larry Wright was nominated from the fl oor for the Director-At-Large position. It was moved and seconded that the nominations cease for the Director-At-Large position. Motion passed. Ballots were handed out to members to vote for Director-At-Large. For President Jay Moreland, Mariana Thompson moved that nominations cease and Jay be elected by acclimation, Rick King seconded, motion passed.For Vice-President Brad Groves, Jason Ewing moved that Brad Groves be approved as Vice-President, Janice Perry seconded, motion passed.For Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Eilenstine, Mariana Thompson moved that nominations cease and Michelle be elected by acclimation, Janice Perry seconded, motion passed. The ballots were counted and Larry Wright was elected for Director-At-Large.History: Mariana Thompson talked about those herds who did not submit stories for the History book should be encouraged to submit their stories to John to have in our history fi les. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Janice Ling brought up that we should print the resolutions rather than read them during the meeting. She thought that we had decided to do that last year. Michelle did not recall that from the minutes. Larry Wright thanked everyone for coming to the Field Day at their farm. It was well attended and a great success. Jason Ewing moved the meeting be adjourned, Rick King seconded, motion passed. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,Michelle Eilenstine

Missouri Holstein Districts Th e Missouri Holstein Convention Host Schedule 2016 – Northwest

2017 – South Central2018 – Southeast2019 – Northeast2020 – Southwest

2021 - West Central

Convention Notes:

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2014 Resolutions Missouri Holstein AssociationAnnual Meeting, Saturday, January 24, 2015, Springfield, MO

The committee met and recommends the following resolutions for your consideration at the 99th annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2015 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, managing editor, Jodi Wright, website manager, and Michelle Eilenstine, secretary-treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to the Larry Wright family for hosting the 2014 Field Day. Whereas the Missouri Holstein Association is sincerely interested and considers itself a vital part of the dairy industry in the State of Missouri, be it resolved that the members individually and the corporate associations pledge support and offer its leadership to the following:1. Mark Witherspoon and Mid-South Dairy Records.2. Dave Drennan and the Missouri Dairy Association.3. Missouri State Department of Agriculture, under the direction of director Richard Fordyce and his staff, including the animal health department, the director of the Missouri State Fair and especially Kate Geppert, dairy superintendent.4. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: The Commercial Ag Program, and the entire dairy extension specialist team. The Midwest Dairy Association with special commendation to Ron Gruisimier and Stacy Dohle. 5. The 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences.6. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite, support, and encourage participation in the district shows, futurity, spring show, field day, and the Missouri State Convention Sale. 7. A special thanks to Robthom farm for hosting Cow Camp for the juniors, understanding that the future of our organization, breed and industry is dependent upon interest, training, and leadership development of our youth. 8. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Association for the excellent job they are doing. Congratulations to the juniors who competed at the 2014 National Convention: Dairy Bowl: Lora and Blake Wright and Taylor and Kiera Groves, and coaches Brad and Gail Groves. Folding Display Contest: Katelyn McClellan, Audrey McClellan, and Grant Groves. Senior Jeopardy: Charlie Brooks and Audrey McClellan. Banner: Taylor and Kiera Groves and Lora and Blake Wright. Digital Scrapbook: Lora Wright. Public Speaking: Lora Wright and Audrey McClellan. We would like to congratulate the 2013 Missouri 4-H Judging Team of Bailee Whitehead, Steven Nelson, Tucker Peterson, and Brittney Groves on their success and opportunity in the International Dairy Judging Tour. Congratulations to the 2014 Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team of Tyler Kirkdoerfer, Meagan Fry, Morgan Reed, and Matthew Owings and their success at the World Dairy Expo.9. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Robert and Janice Perry and Shannon Kleiboeker on their outstanding job as junior committee leaders, and all those who helped them.10. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Becky Durst for chairing the Futurity and the College of the Ozarks for hosting the 2014 Futurity.11. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses special thanks to this years officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri: Eric Ling, president; Jay Moreland , vice president; Brad Groves, director at large; and Michelle Eilenstine, secretary manager.12. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association commends Sara Parker Pauley, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, for her cooperation and common sense approach to dairy farming and the environment in the State of Missouri.13. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association thanks Dave Drennan, the MDA, Forrest Lucas, and all of the organizations for their effort and support to ensure the passage of Missouri’s Amendment One, the Right to Farm.14. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones during the past years.15. Be it resolved that in recognition that the education of present and future generations of producers is vital to the growth and well being of the dairy industry in Missouri. The Missouri Holstein Association strongly urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the positions being vacated. 16. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year’s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. 17. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Groves-Vu Farm for receiving the 2013 Cow of the Year Award with Groves-Vu Toystory Rona.18. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Lora Wright for the outstanding achievement for winning the National Young Distinguished Junior Member award.19. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Robthom Farms for winning the Elite Breeder Award at the 2014 National Convention.

Respectfully submitted: Ed Wittorff, chairman; Ed Steele, John Underwood

2015 Resolutions Missouri Holstein AssociationAnnual Meeting, Saturday, January 23, 2016, Springfield, MO

The committee met and recommends the following resolutions for your consideration at the 100th annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2016 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, managing editor, Jodi Wright, website manager, secretary-treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to Swan Creek Farm, Alfred Brandt and family, for hosting the 2015 Field Day. Whereas the Missouri Holstein Association is sincerely interested and considers itself a vital part of the dairy industry in the State of Missouri, be it resolved that the members individually and the corporate associations pledge support and offer its leadership to the following:1. Mark Witherspoon, General Manager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mid-South Dairy Records.2. Dave Drennen, Executive Secretary Missouri Dairy Association.3. Missouri State Department of Agriculture, under the direction of director Richard Fordyce and his staff, including the animal health department, director of the Missouri State Fair and Amy Jo Estes, dairy superintendent.4. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: The Commercial Ag Program, and dairy extension team. The Midwest Dairy Association with special commendation to Ron Grusenmeyer and Stacy Dohle. 5. The 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences.6. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite, support, and encourage participation in the district shows, futurity, spring show, field day, and the Missouri State Convention Sale. 7. A special thanks to Robthom farm for hosting Cow Camp for the juniors, understanding that the future of our organization, breed and industry is dependent upon interest, training, and leadership development of our youth. 8. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Association for the excellent job they are doing. Congratulations to the juniors who competed at the 2015 National Convention: Folding Display Contest: Katelyn McClellan, Audrey McClellan, and Abby Hood. Dairy Jeopardy: Lora Wright, Charlie Brooks, and Blake Wright – 3rd Place Jr Jeopardy. Banner: Taylor and Kiera Groves. Public Speaking: Lora Wright – 1st Intermediate Division and Audrey McClellan. Missouri Holstein Assn. winning the “Penny War”9. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Robert and Janice Perry and Shannon Kleiboeker on their outstanding job as junior committee leaders, and all those who helped them.10. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Becky Durst for chairing the Futurity and the College of the Ozarks for hosting the 2015 Futurity.11. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses special thanks to this years officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri: President, Jay Moreland ; Vice president, Brad Groves; Director at large, Larry Wright; and Michelle Eilenstine / Jodi Wright, secretary-treasurer.12. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association commends Sara Parker Pauley, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, for her cooperation and common sense approach to dairy farming and the environment in the State of Missouri.

13. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones during the past years.14. Be it resolved that in recognition that the education of present and future generations of producers is vital to the growth and well being of the dairy industry in Missouri. The Missouri Holstein Association strongly urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the Dairy Nutrition and State Dairy Extension positions.15. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year’s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. 16. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Toecky Farm for receiving the 2014 Cow of the Year Award with Toecky Kendall Anna-Leigh.

Respectfully submitted: Ed Wittorff, chairman; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens

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Is inbreeding still an issue?

Learn how to avoid parentage pitfalls. PG. 61

Hidden hot spotsDiscover the unseen areas of heat stress on your dairy.

PG. 40

Get heifers bredFind out which timed-A.I. protocol results in the highest

conception rate. PG. 66

Build better cows Unlock the secrets to genetic progress. PG. 65

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Not a drop wasted Manage, balance and enhance waste milk. PGs. 46-50

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Looking for a golden employee An HR manager, full-time or even just part-time, could have multiple benefi ts for your dairy. PG. 26

Feed for the breed Learn fi ve truths to keep in mind when raising Jersey calves. PG. 54

Promoting local Meet a group of New England dairy producers who adopted a fair-trade concept to rally their communities behind dairy farming. PG. 35

Colostrum: More than just for calvesFind out about the growing need for colostrum for non-animal-feed uses. PG. 40

An apple a day keeps the vet away? Manage a cow’s immunity through nutrition. PG. 67

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Cool it Take the heat off of your herd.

PG. 42

Plus

Is inbreeding still an issue?

Learn how to avoid parentage pitfalls. PG. 61

Hidden hot spots Discover the unseen areas of heat stress on your dairy.

PG. 40

Get heifers bred Find out which timed-A.I. protocol results in the highest

conception rate. PG. 66

Build better cows Unlock the secrets to genetic progress. PG. 65

Serving Dairymen Nationwide | July 19, 2014 | Vol. 28 No. 12

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oooooooool itoooooooool ititkkeee tthhe heat off of your herd. kkekeee tthhthhthhe heatat ofoffoffff ofofo yyour herdrdrd.

424222

Plus

Is inbreeding still an issue?

Learn how to avoid parentage pitfalls. PG. 61

Hidden hot spotsDiscover the unseen areas of heat stress on your dairy.

PG. 40

Get heifers bredFind out which timed-A.I. protocol results in the highest

conception rate. PG. 66

Build better cows Unlock the secrets to genetic progress. PG. 65

g Dairymen Nationwide | July 19, 2014 | Vol. 28 No. 12

D i m Nati ide | J l 19 2014 | V l 28 N 12

Not a drop wasted Manage, balance and enhance waste milk. PGs. 46-50

Plus

Looking for a golden employee An HR manager, full-time or even just part-time, could have multiple benefi ts for your dairy. PG. 26

Feed for the breed Learn fi ve truths to keep in mind when raising Jersey calves. PG. 54

Promoting local Meet a group of New England dairy producers who adopted a fair-trade concept to rally their communities behind dairy farming. PG. 35

Colostrum: More than just for calvesFind out about the growing need for colostrum for non-animal-feed uses. PG. 40

An apple a day keeps the vet away? Manage a cow’s immunity through nutrition. PG. 67

Serving Dairymen Nationwide | August 25, 2014 | Vol. 28 No. 14S i D i N ti id | A t 25 2014 | V l 28 N 14

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