2012 CA State Holstein Convention Results

California Junior Holstein members had a great time at the 2012 State Holstein Convention, held January 26-28 in Petaluma. 
* Convention started off on Thursday with interviews for numerous scholarships, and the Breeder of the Future Awards, followed by the Prepared Public Speaking Contest.
* Thursday evening the junior members enjoyed a fun 50's themed night with a magician performance. 
* Friday featured the competitive Dairy Bowl Contest, with teams representing Merced County, Redwood Empire Holstein Club, and South San Joaquin Holstein Club.
*Saturday concluded the conventio with Dairy Jeopardy, Junior Awards Luncheon, and a crusie down the Petaluma River.
*A huge thanks to Junior convention coordinator Lynn Cunningham, and Junior advisor Kirsten Areias for all of their time and hard work !!  
 

The following scholarships and awards were presented at the Annual Senior Banquet on Friday evening, recognizing outstanding Junior Members.

 

Cortney Borba Memorial Scholarship

Recipients Taylor Pires and Rocco Cunningham
pictured with Frank & Carol Borba, Natalie (Borba) Silva and dairy princess Samantha Spaletta.

 

Milli Rollin Memorial Scholarship

Recipient Alison Sherman pictured with judge and presenter Linda Teixeira.

 

 Rhonda Bertao Memorial Scholarship and Distinguished Junior Member/ CA Holstein Princess

Taylor Pires

 

 

Founder's Scholarships:

Recipient Emilie Strand pictured with judge and presenter Dominic Grossi and dairy princess Samantha Spaletta.

 

Recipient Eric Migliazzo and dairy princess Samantha Spaletta.

 

Breeder of the Future Girl: Alexandra Gambonin

 

At the Junior Awards Banquet, numerous awards and contest winners were presented. 
 

Scholarships:

World Wide Sires Scholarship

Awarded to Vincent Migliazzo and Toni Silva.

 

Junior Association Scholarships

Recipient Justin Bopp

Premier Junior Scholarship

Recipient Rocco Cunningham

Production Awards:

Lifetime Production Awards: cows owned by Alex Gambonini, Francesca Gambonini
Progressive Breeder Stars: 2 Francesca Gambonini, 1 Samantha Gambonini

Young Breeder of the Future Girl: Samantha Gambonini

 

Speech Contest Winners:

In the Prepared Public Speaking Contest, 1st Place in the Senior Division was won by Taylor Pires, 2nd Place to Emilie Strand. In the Intermediate Division, 1st Place went to Katie Migliazzo, 2nd to Tony Lopes, and 3rd to Toni Silva.  Alexandria Loped took 1st Place in the Junior Division, Bailey Allen was 2nd Place.
A new addition this year was the Speech Contest Scholarship, awarded to the Best Overall speech as decided by the judging panel.  Congratulations Katie Migliazzo!

Dairy Bowl Written Exam High Scores: 

The Dairy Bowl contest started off with the written exam on Thursday evening.  Congratulations to the contestants who earned the High Scores:
Novice Division:

1st- Samantha Gambonini; 2nd- tie-Grace Brasil, Holly Ballez, Haley Ballez; 3rd-tie-Grace Spaletta, Jackie Jones; 4th- Annie Neles; 5th- Cort Rowley
Junior Division:
1st- Kiara Gilardi; 2nd-tie-Alex Gambonini, Hannah Young; 3rd- Carly Olufs, 4th- Hannah Van Dyk; 5th- Alexandria Lopes
Senior Division: 1st- Elise Regusci; 2nd-tie- Elisabeth Regusci, Caitlin Lopes; 3rd- Tony Lopes, 4th-tie- Katie Migliazzo, Frankie Gambonini; 5th- Alison Sherman

Dairy Bowl Champion Teams:

Novice Division: Redwood Empire: Samantha Gambonini- captain, Annie Neles, Grace Spaletta, Jackie Jones

Junior Division: Merced County: Selina Lopes-captain, Kiara Gilardi, Walter Borba

Senior Division: Merced County: Elise Regusci- captain, Tony Lopes, Alison Sherman, Eric Migliazzo

Folding Display Contest

1st Place Junior Division: Annie Neles

Dairy Jeopardy Contest:

The convention contests concluded on Saturday morning, with the Dairy Jeopardy Contest.  This individual competition combines knowledge, skill, luck, and smart wagering!

1st- Caitlin Lopes, 2nd Elisabeth Regusci, 3rd- Alex Gambonini

Senior Jeopardy Winners:
1st- Taylor Pires, 2nd Eric Migliazzo, 3rd- Rocco Cunningham

 

Congratulations to ALL of the convention participants on their hard work and involvement! 
~ from your advisors Kirtsen  & Kate

 

Planning Conference

This year's Planning Conference was held on November 12th at John's Incredible Pizza in Modesto.  We had a great turnout of kids and parents, including some new faces.  Thanks to everyone who came to help plan the upcoming year's events!!

2011 Cow Camp

Held in beautiful Windsor, CA at Saralee's Vineyard and Richard's Grove, this summer's Cow Camp was a huge success!  Members got to camp outside this year, and 53 youth enjoyed the setting, and actvities.  Thank you to organizers Lynn Cunningham and Saralee Kunde for their hospitality, creativeness, and efforts!  Click thumbnail below for candids from Megan Pierce!



One of many highlights  was a workshop with Nancy Grossi, author of the popular blog "Wife of a Dairyman".  Visit her Cow Camp Blog page to see what Cow Campers had to contribute as guest authors!

National Holstein Convention Results

This year, once again, the California juniors represented our state well at the National Holstein Convention contests.  Congratulations to all of the particpants on their hard work and success! (thank you to Karen Knutsen, Holstein World, and Kirsten Areias for pictures)




1st Place Junior Jeopardy: Elisabeth Regusci
1st Place Intermediate Jeopardy: Tony Lopes,
2nd Place: Eric Migliazzo


2nd Place Senior Jeopardy: Taylor Pires
6th place of 20: Junior Dairy Bowl Team- all first time particpants!

National DJM Semi-Finalist: Mandy Brazil
2nd Place Prepared Public Speech: Katie Migliazzo