2010 Junior Holstein Convention Comes to a Close

The 2010 Junior Holstein Convention has officially come to an end after a fantastic weekend of contests, recognition and a great effort from the District 3 Junior and Adult Holstein members. Thank you again to those members of Crawford, Iowa, Grant, Lafayette and Richland Counties for hosting a great convention at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

A full press release is now available on the Wisconsin Holstein Association website - please visit our Junior Activities link for contest results! Over 500 Junior Holstein Members, volunteers, and parents attended the convention.

We would like to extend a special thank you to those that help make this convention possible. From sponsors, to volunteers, and parents who travel hours with their county groups, it really is all of you that help make this event so successful. We have a fantastic group of Wisconsin Youth who have the opportunities they do because of your generosity and support of the Junior Holstein Association.

If your county is interested in hosting the 2011 Junior Holstein Convention, please contact the WHA office for more information. We are more than happy to answer questions or work with volunteers to find a location for next year.

Again, thank you to all for a fantastic weekend, and we hope you'll visit the Wisconsin Holstein Association web page to check out a complete listing of results! Photos are also posted on our Facebook Fan Page.

Until Next Time,
The WHA Office Staff

Over 500 In Attendance At Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention

The convention is in full swing with the Senior Dairy Bowl Contest going on right now. In the junior competition this morning there were over 30 teams that competed, the final two teams that will be competing in the final round this afternoon are the undefeated Vernon county juniors and the Polka Dots from Polk County. This afternoon the princess luncheon was held where the Jr. Trip award winners were announced, graduates recieved their pins, and four princess candidates addressed the convention with their final interview questions. The four candidates in the running for the 2010 Wisconsin Holstein Princess and Attendant are Stephanie Nagel, Hillary Hartley, Cara Biely, Teresa Wyss.

Yesterday was a very busy day, it started with registration, getting acquainted with the Kalahari and visit with old friends. Juniors were allowed to enter their photos and crafts in the contest room. Dairy Jeopardy started right away with three content rooms for the Juniors Seniors and Intermediates. We also had several participants in the speaking contest. After that the juniors met for a junior forum and then broke into district caucuses. The night ended with water park fun. Check back for more details later on Award winners, Dairy Bowl Champions, Outstanding Boy and Girl, and Princess and Attendant.

Sincerely your Wisconsin Holstein Princess
Laura Elliott