Executive Manager’s Report

Executive Manager’s

Report

CHELSEA HANSELMAN

Summer is in full swing and I don’t know about you but I have been trying to soak up the sun and enjoy the nice weather when I can! It seems like all it did was rain for days so I sure hope by the time you’re reading this that the sun has decided to bless us with its presence again! Congratulations to those that have shown at your club shows, and good luck to those who will be showing at their county shows and the NY Holstein State Show. I enjoy the opportunity to get around the state to see so many shows- and I particularly enjoy watching all of the youth having fun and who have the opportunity to be rewarded for something they worked so hard at.

For those that aren’t aware, the New York State Fair is having all their regular breed shows. The Holstein, Red and White and Milking Shorthorn Shows will be Sunday, August 29th. Premiums will remain the same as they have for years and this year there are two move-in morning options for each week of shows. Check out the fair website for more details. In regards to the summer picnic, the Conard Family has been diligently working to put together a wonderful day for you all to enjoy. The picnic will be Saturday, September 11th at Ridgedale Farm. Plans are in the works for an adult judging contest to take place with cash award to the top placing person. More details about the picnic can be found on pages 5 and 6.

At the picnic we will be drawing the winner for the 2021 raffle calf contest. Thank you to Maple-Downs Farm and Mary Lou and Diana Parker for caring for and donating this special March calf! She will be at the New York Holstein State Show for those interested in seeing her!

To conclude, I wanted to keep all of you updated with some things going on with the office. There was a delay in getting all county insurance invoices and membership rebate checks out; however, everyone should have those now (if you haven’t received yours, please contact me). If I still haven’t received your annual reports with updated county officers, please get those to me as soon as possible. Lastly, the office will officially be moved as of August 1st. The new office address is 2085 Dryden Road, Freeville NY 13068. It is a much smaller space that fits the needs of the Association better. We are still operating on limited office hours but between Stacie and I, one of us tries to be in the office at least 4 days a week. Thank you all for your continued patience over these last few months as we have gone through several changes- I hope that we will soon be into a new routine and that I will have time to focus on connecting more with all of our members!

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