WHA would like to reminder all WI Junior Holstein members that you must be a paid member for 2011 by March 1st in order to show under the WI Junior Holstein membership at the WI Junior State Fair.
WI Junior State Fair acknowledges our WI Holstein Junior Youth organization as an educational organization for youth in the Dairy Project. Therefore, this partnership gives our youth the privilege to show at the WI Junior State Fair under WI Junior Holstein membership. The WI State Fair asks for our paid Junior membership list as of March 1st each year.
We are more than happy to have this show opportunity given to our youth to be able to show at one of the biggest Junior Holstein Shows in the world.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
2011 President's Address - by Jim Rickert
It is my distinct honor and privilege to stand before you today and deliver the 2011 President’s address at the 120th WHA annual meeting. I’d like to begin by highlighting many of the activities of the previous year.
Last year’s annual meeting began with the region 5 Holstein meeting. There was much discussion held concerning the new TPI formula and impact of Genomic information on our farms breeding decisions. A resolution concerning the TPI formula was drafted by our WHA Resolutions committee it states:
Whereas…..many members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association believe in breeding cattle with a balance of type and production.
And whereas… the January 2010 TPI formula only gives a 25% weighting to type conformation and an extremely high weighting to health traits.
Be it resolved, that Holstein Association USA reevaluate the TPI formula and raise the type contribution to a level that more accurately reflects what breeder’s desire for a balance of type and production.
This passed unanimously at our annual meeting last February, and nearly unanimously at the National Holstein Convention held last June in Minnesota. There have been no changes made to the TPI formula as of the December 2010 Sire Summary. However, the Holstein Association recently adopted a change to increase the type contribution in the upcoming April 2011, TPI Formula. A resolution concerning Genomic information was also drafted by Wisconsin Holstein members and this resolution also passed at the National Convention. Your ideas and input were given much attention this past year by the National Board.
Now, let’s review the activities from the past year. The Wisconsin Convention Futures Sale saw 38 lots average $5,055. A great deal of the work for the sale was done by the Young Adult Committee members.
The WHA barn meetings were held in March with approximately 250 people attending. April brought the Midwest National Spring Show to Jefferson. The Treasure Quest was successful and many good pedigreed heifers were present for the lucky winner to choose from.
The summer show season saw 9 district shows concluding with a great Championship Show in July with tremendous Quality deep down the line in both Heifer and cow classes.
The 24th WHA Futurity was held in August.
Over 400 people attended the State Holstein picnic in September.
October brought the whole World to WDE. Wisconsin owned cattle placed high and won many awards. The WHA booth was engaged with many visitors. The U.S. and the World are very interested in Wisconsin Holsteins.
The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was held last month. The excitement and enthusiasm of our next generation of members is uplifting. Over 500 people attended and I hope you will take time to attend next year to see our future. Many contests were held and awards presented with over $13,000 in scholarships handed out.
Each month this past year I featured a Holstein Trivia Contest in my President’s Column. I invited all WI Holstein adult and junior members to submit a reply. Each correct entry was placed in a random drawing with the winner receiving a $10 Culver’s gift card, courtesy of myself. Thanks you to everyone who entered, along with your favorable comments.
Our association could not accomplish what it does without our dedicated staff, Chris, Ashley, Laura and Sharon. Thank you for another year and a job well done.
Your WHA board is dedicated to serving you and is always willing to hear your input and concerns. Thank you for all of your time and effort in serving the Wisconsin Holstein Association. WHA committee members and volunteers are a vital link to get the work of your association planned and implemented. Thanks to all of you for your work this past year.
Many of you have been very active in the Wisconsin Holstein Association for many years and I would like to recognize a few of you. Could all of the past State Holstein President’s please stand and remain standing. (applause). Would all the past State board members please stand. (applause) Thank you for your contributions throughout the years and your continued involvement.
Many of you who have served on the state board together have forged lifelong friendships. My dad was on the state board a number of years ago. Some of his best friends to this day were guys he served with including Marty, Steve, Paul and Henk.
The past couple of months have given me time to reflect on my 6 year tenure on this board. I have met new people and gained many friends. I will always remember the people I served with on the state board. I’m sure many of you past state board members right now are thinking of the people you served with during your time.
When I was first elected 6 years ago in Hudson, immediately following the annual meeting, the first person who congratulated me was Brian Krull. That meant a lot to me. Brian had so many good qualities and among them was being a strong leader and supporter of WHA. He was one of the few to have served two years as President. I treasure the 4 years I served with him on the state board. Many of you also have cherished memories of Brian and he will be deeply missed.
The theme I had in some of our farm’s ads this past year was “Family is important.” One year ago you might remember an ad in the News from our farm featuring a 5 generation photo of the Rickert family. The first generation was my Grandmother Edna Rickert who recently turned 97 years old. This spring marks the 75th anniversary that she and my Grandfather Eldor purchased our home farm in Eldorado. From humble beginnings, the farm grew and my parents purchased it 30 years later. My Dad was very progressive and expanded the herd and farm, so that his three sons had the opportunity to farm.
I would like to thank my family, some are here today, and I would like them to please stand. My wife Kelly, who supports me in whatever I do. My parents- Don and Lila, and Son and Daughter-in-Law- Andrew and Shannon. What a privilege to have three generations farm together.
In closing, I ask for your continued involvement and support of the Wisconsin Holstein Association. And thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Last year’s annual meeting began with the region 5 Holstein meeting. There was much discussion held concerning the new TPI formula and impact of Genomic information on our farms breeding decisions. A resolution concerning the TPI formula was drafted by our WHA Resolutions committee it states:
Whereas…..many members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association believe in breeding cattle with a balance of type and production.
And whereas… the January 2010 TPI formula only gives a 25% weighting to type conformation and an extremely high weighting to health traits.
Be it resolved, that Holstein Association USA reevaluate the TPI formula and raise the type contribution to a level that more accurately reflects what breeder’s desire for a balance of type and production.
This passed unanimously at our annual meeting last February, and nearly unanimously at the National Holstein Convention held last June in Minnesota. There have been no changes made to the TPI formula as of the December 2010 Sire Summary. However, the Holstein Association recently adopted a change to increase the type contribution in the upcoming April 2011, TPI Formula. A resolution concerning Genomic information was also drafted by Wisconsin Holstein members and this resolution also passed at the National Convention. Your ideas and input were given much attention this past year by the National Board.
Now, let’s review the activities from the past year. The Wisconsin Convention Futures Sale saw 38 lots average $5,055. A great deal of the work for the sale was done by the Young Adult Committee members.
The WHA barn meetings were held in March with approximately 250 people attending. April brought the Midwest National Spring Show to Jefferson. The Treasure Quest was successful and many good pedigreed heifers were present for the lucky winner to choose from.
The summer show season saw 9 district shows concluding with a great Championship Show in July with tremendous Quality deep down the line in both Heifer and cow classes.
The 24th WHA Futurity was held in August.
Over 400 people attended the State Holstein picnic in September.
October brought the whole World to WDE. Wisconsin owned cattle placed high and won many awards. The WHA booth was engaged with many visitors. The U.S. and the World are very interested in Wisconsin Holsteins.
The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was held last month. The excitement and enthusiasm of our next generation of members is uplifting. Over 500 people attended and I hope you will take time to attend next year to see our future. Many contests were held and awards presented with over $13,000 in scholarships handed out.
Each month this past year I featured a Holstein Trivia Contest in my President’s Column. I invited all WI Holstein adult and junior members to submit a reply. Each correct entry was placed in a random drawing with the winner receiving a $10 Culver’s gift card, courtesy of myself. Thanks you to everyone who entered, along with your favorable comments.
Our association could not accomplish what it does without our dedicated staff, Chris, Ashley, Laura and Sharon. Thank you for another year and a job well done.
Your WHA board is dedicated to serving you and is always willing to hear your input and concerns. Thank you for all of your time and effort in serving the Wisconsin Holstein Association. WHA committee members and volunteers are a vital link to get the work of your association planned and implemented. Thanks to all of you for your work this past year.
Many of you have been very active in the Wisconsin Holstein Association for many years and I would like to recognize a few of you. Could all of the past State Holstein President’s please stand and remain standing. (applause). Would all the past State board members please stand. (applause) Thank you for your contributions throughout the years and your continued involvement.
Many of you who have served on the state board together have forged lifelong friendships. My dad was on the state board a number of years ago. Some of his best friends to this day were guys he served with including Marty, Steve, Paul and Henk.
The past couple of months have given me time to reflect on my 6 year tenure on this board. I have met new people and gained many friends. I will always remember the people I served with on the state board. I’m sure many of you past state board members right now are thinking of the people you served with during your time.
When I was first elected 6 years ago in Hudson, immediately following the annual meeting, the first person who congratulated me was Brian Krull. That meant a lot to me. Brian had so many good qualities and among them was being a strong leader and supporter of WHA. He was one of the few to have served two years as President. I treasure the 4 years I served with him on the state board. Many of you also have cherished memories of Brian and he will be deeply missed.
The theme I had in some of our farm’s ads this past year was “Family is important.” One year ago you might remember an ad in the News from our farm featuring a 5 generation photo of the Rickert family. The first generation was my Grandmother Edna Rickert who recently turned 97 years old. This spring marks the 75th anniversary that she and my Grandfather Eldor purchased our home farm in Eldorado. From humble beginnings, the farm grew and my parents purchased it 30 years later. My Dad was very progressive and expanded the herd and farm, so that his three sons had the opportunity to farm.
I would like to thank my family, some are here today, and I would like them to please stand. My wife Kelly, who supports me in whatever I do. My parents- Don and Lila, and Son and Daughter-in-Law- Andrew and Shannon. What a privilege to have three generations farm together.
In closing, I ask for your continued involvement and support of the Wisconsin Holstein Association. And thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
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