2023 IJHA PREVIEW SHOW

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 - SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023

ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 1

GENERAL INFORMATION:

ADDRESS:

DeKalb County Fairgrounds

1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich IL, 60548

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY:

• 6:00 p.m - Grounds open

FRIDAY:

• CHANGE: 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Check-in

• CHANGE: 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Hereford

Bowl Test and Future Professionals Resume Review

• CHANGE: 6:00 -7:30 p.m. - Hereford

Homeroom - a leadership training seminar. All juniors are invited to attend. Pizza will be provided.

SATURDAY:

• 8:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies

• 8:15 a.m - Fitting Contest

• 9:00 a.m. - Showmanship - (youngest to oldest, PrePeeWee at the end).

• Bred and Owned Show begins at the conclusion of showmanship

• Cow/Calf, Bulls, B&O Heifers, Steers

• Scholarship Interviews, Speeches Hybrid Individual Sales and Sales Academy.

• Approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the show

• 5:30 p.m - Junior Meeting

• 7:00 p.m - Banquet Hall

SUNDAY:

• Group photo at photo backdrop with T-Shirts sponsored by Perks Ranch prior to the beginning of the show

• Owned Heifer Show – 8:00 a.m.

ENTRY PROCESS:

• CHANGE: This year we will be using the Showman App. as our entry system.

• Entries will open on May 1, 2023 and must be completed by June 1, 2023.

• $25 PER ENTRY + $10 IJHA Dues

• CHANGE: Entries will be DUE JUNE 1st! WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING LATE ENTIRES THIS YEAR!

LODGING:

Hotels

• Blocks of rooms are available at:

• Montcler Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

• 3300 Drew Ave

• Sandwich, IL 60548

• 630-273-6000

• Yorkville is about 20 minutes away for other hotels.

• NOTICE: 30-Day room reservation cancellation policy.

Camping

• There is camping for $30 a night, with 50 AMP breakers.

CONTESTS:

• Contest Include:

• Scholarships:

• Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship, Chris Stephens Memorial Scholarship, Wayne Sage Memorial Scholarship, Faces of Leadership Travel Scholarship.

• Due June 1, 2023

• Speeches:

• Hybrid Illustrated Speech, Advanced Speech, Individual Sales and Sales Academy.

• Due June 1, 2023

• Future Professionals Resume Review

• For juniors wanting to participate in the Future Professionals Contest at JNHE. Professionals can review resumes prior to the deadline for JNHE, to make corrections.

• Resumes can be emailed to Morgan Richardson (m.richardson5254@gmail. com) by May 15th.

• Outstanding Member:

• CHANGE: The IJHA Outstanding Member will now be selected via a two-step process. Members can nominate peers when submitting their entries.

• IJHA Director Application

• Due June 1, 2023.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS:

MOLLY BIGGS, SECRETARY

• Phone: (779) 861-0725

• Email: ijha.secretary@gmail.com

SCOTT AND MONICA TORRANCE, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Scott: 309-221-6274

• Monica: 309-333-1551

• Email:

• torrance@mtcnow.net

TOM AND TAMMY BOATMAN, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Tom: 404-372-6754

• Tammy: 770-354-4195

• Email:

• tomtammy@perksranch.com

JACOB AND BRITTANY CHAPMAN, ADVISORS

• Phone:

• Jacob: 815-587-4061

• Brittany: 815-712-6578

• Email:

• jbchapman2009@gmail.com

FLOYD CRANE, SHOW HOST

• Phone: (815) 712-5735

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President’s Comments

As I am writing this, it is the first part of April and the weather here in Southern Illinois is very extreme as usual. We can go from freezing to 80 degrees and sunny with all kinds of variable weather issues. As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather now, stick around and it will change the next day or two.”

This time of year, spring calving is in full swing for some breeders and about over for others. The grass is greening up and growing with plenty of moisture so far this calendar year.

Another OKC Cattleman’s Congress, National Western, Fort Worth Stock Show and our own IL Beef Expo has come and gone. Illinois Hereford breeders were well represented and had great success in the winners circle. Congratulations to all winners and breeders on their success.

Again as in the past few years, Hereford cattle have been in high demand and many have received a high price for white face genetics.

On March 4, 2023, the Illinois Hereford association held its annual banquet and awards presentation at the Holiday Inn in Bloomington, Illinois. Much like 2022 we had very good attendance supporting this great organization.

The Senior board honored the following: Breeder of the Year: Hawk Livestock – Tom, Mandy and Jess Hawk, Hall of Fame Recipient: Ed and Judy McMillan, Distinguished Service Award: Carthage Livestock Inc. – Brent and Kris Lowderman

Noah Benedict, American Hereford Association Upper Midwest Region Field Staff, updated everyone on the current activities in our region. Dr. Paul Walker, President of the Illinois Beef Association informed everyone of the current IBA activities. Tracy Sayer, gave an update on the Illinois Hereford Women activities. The Illinois Junior Hereford report was given by our State and National Junior Board member Lauren McMillan. A short presentation was also given by Dave Wilcox of Kent Feeds.

I would like to thank Buddy Edenburn and our board directors (past and current) for helping with the annual banquet and state function events. As spring and summer months approach, please be careful and safe. Be sure to check or website and the IBA hereford section for upcoming events and shows. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any Illinois Hereford board member.

Illinois Hereford Association’s Annual Meeting & Banquet

Saturday March 4, 2023 @ 7:22 pm

Secretary’s Minutes

Vice President Kent Burns called the meeting to order – 92 people were present, representing 44 memberships, constituting a quorum. The Secretary’s minutes from the 2022 meeting and the Treasurer’s Report for 2022 were circulated and opened for discussion. Robert Knott moved to approve the IHA’s minutes from the 2022 Annual Meeting. Randy Kline seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Jerome Tjardes moved to accept the IHA’s Treasurer’s report. John Fauth seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Tracie Sayre gave the Illinois Hereford Women report. Introduced the IHW Board; Anette Crane Vice President, Melissa Bernard Secretary, and Lisa Edenburn Treasurer. The IHW had some silent auction items with all funds going to support the state queen and princess program along with other IJHA programs. Elaina Walsh was recognized as the Queen and Allie Anderson as Princess.

Lauren McMillan, member of IJHA addressed the membership and updated on the recent activities of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association and National Junior Hereford Association. Preview Show 2023 is in Sandwich hosted by the Crane’s, JNHE is in Madison, WI.

Buddy Edenburn, committee chair for the Junior Scholarship committee, recapped the Junior Scholarships and Awards programs. Award programs available in 2023 will include the Sam Taylor Scholarship, Junior Prospect Award, and the Faces of Leadership Scholarship. A new scholarship sponsored by the Sage Family will be available in 2023 as well.

Buddy Edenburn updated the membership on plans for the 2023 Illinois Hereford Tour and announced that it will be in western Illinois. He asked for any volunteers for stops. We can’t have a tour without willing participants. He asked everyone to stay tuned for updates in the Hereford Bulletin.

Award Presentations: Randy Kline honored Hawk Livestock of Earlville, IL as the IHA Breeder of the Year. Chad Benedict presented Ed and Judy McMillan as the IHA Hall of Fame Inductee. Mark Stephens honored Brent and Chris Lowderman with the Distinguished Service Award. Kent Burns also recognized Gene Stumpf, Randy Kline and Matt Johnson as outgoing IHA board members and officers.

Kent Burns presented the Director Nominating Report and recommended the following individuals to serve a three year term: At Large – Jimmy Bernard, Grand Ridge, Illinois; At Large – Craig Crutcher, Montrose, Illinois; At Large – Andrew Spinazola, Illinois.

Mark Stephens moved to accept the nominations. Kurt Peterson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Stephens discussed being on the committee looking for candidates for the National Hereford Board. He asked for people to think about possible candidates and contact him.

Seeing no further business, Jerome Tjardes moved to adjourn the meeting and Kyle McMillan seconded. Motion passed unanimously.