2022 MJHA Moo News

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MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOICATION

Moo News 2022-2023

2023 MJHA All-Breeds Convention

Rochester, Minnesota

EMPIRE EVENT CENTER March 17-19th, 2023 The Minnesota Junior Holstein Association Board would like to welcome you to Convention. This is open to all dairy enthusiasts from ages 5-21. Join us for a jam packed weekend full of fun. We have something planned for everyone. Don’t miss out - register today! More details can be found in the next page.

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C O N V E N T I O N D E TA I L S Registration

Registration for the 2023 Minnesota Junior Holstein Association All-Breeds Convention has moved online and can be found using the link: https://bit.ly/3XPE4d1. These links can be found on the MJHA Facebook and Instagram pages as well.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 15TH, 2023

Awards

MJHA Junior Star Award Applications for the Junior Star Award can be found using the link: https://bit.ly/3H3bHSH.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15th, 2023

MJHA Junior Holstein High Production Award Applications for the High Production Award can be found using the link: https://bit.ly/3UhyoWd.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15TH, 2023

Scholarships

MJHA Hig h School Senior Scholarship Applications for this scholarship can be found using the link: https://bit.ly/3OPt3nW.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15th, 2023 MJHA Junior Memorial/Mike Schiller Scholarship Applications for this scholarship can be found using the link: https://bit.ly/3iqy3n0.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15TH, 2023

DJM + YDJM Applications We encourage junior members to check out the applications for Distinguished Junior Member and Young Distinguished Member, to earn recognition for their hard work within the organization. Applications can be found on Holstein USA’s website, please mail binder to the MHA office - P.O. Box 475 Plainview MN, 55964.

DEADLINE TO MAIL APPLICATION IS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2023

Contests at All-Breeds Convention

QUIZ BOWL A convention classic! Test your dairy knowledge by competing with other juniors in this contest. JEOPARDY A fun twist on the game of jeopardy that is all about dairy, this is an individual contest. PUBLIC SPEAKING Present a speech on agriculture topics you are passionate about through this contest. PHOTO CONTEST Submit your best dairy photo to hopefully take the prize of best photo at convention! FOLDING DISPLAY CONTEST Juniors are encouraged to make and present an educational display on a topic about dairy.

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON HOLSTEINUSA.COM OR THE MJHA SOCIAL MEDIA IN JANUARY


NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION This past June the Minnesota Holstein Association hosted the 2022 National Holstein Convention! Several of our members got to join in on the fun, and found success through awards and contests at the convention. Check out some of the highlights below!

Our juniors got the privilege of taking part in several events throughout the week in Sioux Falls including a Junior Mixer & Dance, Junior Welcome Night, Junior Tour, Chris Koch speech, Junior Data + Innovations Summit, Junior Awards Banquet, Contests, and more!

Minnesota Junior Delegation The MJHA was presented the award for the most new memberships recieved in one year!

2023 Minnesota State Holstein Show

GRAND CHAMPION

Hutchinson, MN June 27th-July 1st, 2023 Judge: Kaleb Kruse

SENIOR CHAMPION The 2022 MJHA State Show was held in Perham, MN where juniors throughout the state exhibited a total of 108 head. Champion honors went to the following animals and their exhibitors: Grand + Senior Champion - Gracres Solomon Ivanka exhibited by Ethan & Mason Grams Reserve Grand + Senior Champion - Nic-K Defiant Phoenix exhibited by Kamrie Mauer and Bentley Brasch Senior Champion - Gracres Solomon Ivanka exhibted by Ethan & Mason Grams Intermediate Champion: Stranshome Blake Sparky exhibited by Jerome Stransky Reserve Intermediate Champion: Sunkist Ammo Mercedes-Red, exhibited by Ashley and Andy Gruenes Junior Champion: Betley Unstop London-Red-ET, exhibted by Brea, Ava, and Bryson Kieffer Reserve Junior Champion: Ms Tang Alligator Akita-ET, exhibited by Brea, Ava, and Bryson Kieffer Junior Champion Showman: Neil Haase Intermediate Champion Showman: Ava Kieffer Senior Champion Showman: Kiley Lickfelt

STATE SHOW

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

JUNIOR CHAMPION


Minnesota Junior Holstein Association P.O. 475 Plainview, MN 55964

Key State Show Rules and Regulations - Alternate Leadsmen Request Forms shall be sent to the MJHA Board, 1 week prior to the show. - Substitutes can be made on animals at check-in. - To be eligbile for the Jr. Bred & Owned Award, exhibitors must be listed as both the breeder and owner on the registration form. Adult-Junior partnerships are not acceptable. - Animals shown in the 2023 MJHA State Show need to be transferred into the juniors name by June 1st, 2023. - 4-H Lease forms are accepted. - All entries must be on the grounds of the show 24 hours prior to the start of the show. - Those animals in the 150,000 lb. cow class shall have DHIA official milk production records at the time of check-in and the show.

2022-2023 MJHA Board Members President: Taylor Fester Vice President: Kallie Frericks Secretary: Clara Thompson Treasurer: Kiley Lickfelt Reporter: Hailey Frericks Historian: Allison Foss All-Breeds Liasion: Jacob Schaefer Director: Ella Bauer Director: Alexis Hoefs Director: Tyler Ratka Are you interested in running for the MJHA Board?

Upcoming Events DJM/YDJM Applications Due to MHA February 1st, 2023 MJHA Awards and Scholarships Due February 15th, 2023 Convention Registation Due February 15th, 2023 MJHA Convention March 17-19, 2023 2023 State Show June 27th-July 1st, 2023

Check out how you can be apart of our organization on a deeper level by running for the board at Junior All-Breeds Convention!

Clothing Order If you missed the first MJHA Clothing Order, don’t worry! There will be a later order opened, check our social media at a later date.


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