June 23-26th, 2008 2008 National Holstein Convention, Wisconsin Dells, WI

July 1 Futurity entries are due at the CHA office. Members will receive entry forms in the mail, or can use the form on the Shows & Sales page.

July 15 Board of Director's Meeting, Conference Call 6:00 pm

August 8-10 - Cow Camp at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

August 14 CHA and Stanislaus Club Summer BBQ at Durrer's Barn in Modesto. More details to come!

Jan 29/30, 2009 CA State Holstein Convention, hosted by Northern California Club in Reno, NV

June 25-30, 2009
2009 National Holstein Convention, Sacramento, CA



View 2008 CA State Holstein Show results and pictures on the Sales & Shows Page
 
Click Here to see results of the Merced County Black & White Show and Club Sale
 
Congratulations to Taylor Pires of Los Banos on being recognized as a finalist in Holstein USA's Young Distinguished Junior Member Contest! 
 
Click Here  to view the Spring 2008 Newsletter

2008 California Holstein Association State Convention

A huge thank you to the Central Valley Holstein Club for hosting an unforgettable convention! Every part of the convention was a success, and enjoyed by all members who attended.
Host Night at the Railroad Museum

A beautiful banquet on Friday evening included two awards recognizing members whose Holstein breeding had substantial impact in California and beyond, and whose enthusiasm for the Holstein Cow is undeniable: Congratulations to the Senior Breeder of the Year Award winners- Hank and Carolyn Van Exel, pictured with their family.

Congratulations to the AJ Quist Young Breeder of the Year Award winners- Jon and Tami Tollenaar, pictured here with Steve Maddox.

2009 National Holstein Convention
GET INVOLVED! Contact the following
committee chairpersons...
General Chairman: Ed Bracco- Phone# (209)886-1094
E-mail: FEBracco45@aol.com
Co-Chairs: Hank Van Exel- Phone# (209) 334-6374 E-mail: exels@hughes.net
Bill Genasci- Phone# (209) 545-0685 E-mail: genace1@aol.com
Sale Chairman: Gilbert Teixeira- Phone# (209) 634-4500
E-mail: info@giltex.com
Pre Convention Tour: Melisa Augusto- Phone# (559)622-2237 office (559)707-1847 cell
E-mail: maugusto@wwsires.com
Registration: Carol Borba- Phone# (209) 838-3483
E-mail: fdbhol@aol.com
Golf Tournament: Chris Sawyer- Phone# (209) 874-2037
E-mail: cjsawyer@hughes.net
Banquet & Presidents Reception: Marilyn Herzog- Phone# (707) 778-8550
E-mail: mherzog@rpnet.net
Host/Family Day: Pat Maddox- Phone# (559) 867-3442
E-mail: ruannpat@aol.com
Junior Activities: Jon & Tami Tollenaar Phone # (916)684-5523
E-mail:tas_wahoo@yahoo.com
Transportation: Robert Soares- Phone# (209) 549-2659
   
5 Year Old Cow - Greenlea Rub Marlene-Red-ET, owned by Richard Green and John Kisst, Jr.

Aged Cow
- Giltex Bridget, exhibited by Gilbert Teixeira of Turlock


Senior 3 year old - Von-Hillview Stormat Sandy, exhibited by Van Exel, Airosa, & Kasbergen of Tipton, CA


Junior 3 year old - Nelsons Encore Ruffles-ET, exhibited by Michelle Nelson of Ceres, CA


Fall Calf - LKI MB Advent Regina-Red-ET, exhibited by Van Exel & Airosa of Lodi, CA


Spring Calf
Nelsons Dundee Lizabeth-ET, exhibited by Nelson Farms of Ceres, CA



5 year old
- Shepherd-Farms Aero Ruby, exhibited by Collin S. Abraham of Livingston, CA


Senior 2 year old
- Frontier Durham Carrie-ET, exhibited by Kari Kronberg of Hilmar, CA


Junior 2 year old
- Lazy-A Dundee Susann-ET, exhibited by Rocco Cunningham of Penngrove, CA


Spring Yearling
- La-Foster Durham Lita-ET, exhibited by Rocco Cunningham of Penngrove, CA

 
Winter Calf
- Lazy-A SS Susann 108-ET, exhibited by Rocco Cunningham of Penngrove, CA


See the Junior 2007 National
Convention Report!!


The California Juniors did an outstanding job at this year's National Convention! Great job Juniors!!

A Special Thanks to Kirsten Areias and parents for all their dedication
and hard work in getting these Junior prepared for these contests!!

 
 
Sunday, July 06, 2008