By Terry Perotti Lam

            This year’s annual membership meeting was held December 10 and 11 at the Holiday Inn Staunton Golf and Conference Center.  On Friday, December 10, the Region 4 Holstein Meeting was held with about twenty members and presenters in attendance.  Discussion included an overview of Holstein Association programs, updates and possible bylaw changes. That evening, there was an adult and junior ice cream social.

            The next morning, Lindsey Worden, from the Holstein Association gave a presentation.  The annual membership meeting was called to order by President Matt Nuckols. The meeting included review of the financial reports, old and new business of the association, nominating committee report and election of directors.  At the reorganization meeting, the following officers were elected: Past President, Jimmy Kerr, President, Matthew Nuckols, Vice President, Lois Skeen, Secretary/Treasurer, Margie Ann Dick, Public Director, Barbara Clary. Riley Wagner gave a short National Convention sale report stating that selections would begin in February. They are looking for either high genomic consignments (at least 2000 GTPI) or exceptional show animals. Sale consignments are not required to be genomically tested, but it is in the best interest of consigner to do so.  Matt Nuckols discussed his experiences with genomic testing. The 50 K test is $135 and is 70% reliable. The 3 K test is $35 and is 60% reliable.

            Discussion was also brought up about the format of the annual meeting; if it should be one day or two and what time of year it should be?  Another item to consider is whether to have a State sale or not or if it should be moved to fall?  If a Virginia Holstein member has an opinion one way or the other, they should contact one of the board members

            Also, Virginia breeders will be given a discount advertising in the Holstein World and Southeastern Holstein News in the May issue for the souvenir booklet especially printed for the National Holstein Convention in Richmond.  Frank Putnam, from Holstein World, was in attendance and welcomed Virginia breeders to advertise in the publication at a discount through April 1^st.

            The adult and junior awards luncheon was held at noon.  Master of Ceremonies was David Winston.  Virginia Dairy Princess, Ashley Rubush, presented a milk toast. This year’s Meritorious Service Award was presented by Mike Hendrix to David Barns.  David could not make it to the luncheon, but he will receive a clock plaque, sponsored by Riley and Barbara Wagner.  David has served on several committees and was sale chairman for many years.  He has served as both Vice President and President of the Virginia Holstein Association and was President of the Appalachian Holstein Club for 21 years.  He has friends everywhere and recently moved to North Carolina.

            Lois Skeen presented the Kerr’s with a farm sign in appreciation for hosting the 2010 field day.

            Earlier, the juniors held a public speaking contest, had a membership meeting with election of officers, and then many participated in dairy jeopardy.  The following participated in Minnesota at the 2010 National Convention: Speech contest-Jr. Tripp Bopp, Intermediate Matthew Liskey, Senior division Liz Leonard.  Dairy Jeopardy-Junior Logan Potts, Cole Leonard, Isabelle Leonard, Intermediate Haley Potts. Digital Scrapbook-Jr. Holstein President Jamie Kerr.

Progressive Genetics Herd Award Winners:

Mar-Bil Farms, James Cook, Eastview Farm Inc., Melvin Ronk, Monta Vista Inc., Early Dawn Dairy, Belair Dairy LLC, Beery Farms Inc., Byard Rohrer, Allen Layman, Alvis Farm LLC, Riggs & Stiles Inc., Richard Watkins & Sons, Inc., Leland Keith Moyer, Oakmulgee Dairy Farm, Inc., Cherry Grove Farm of Fairfield Inc., Kenneth Smith, Robert Stoots, Seth and Ruth Jamison, and Virginia Tech Foundation

Jamie Kerr announced the 2010 Junior All-Virginia results as follows:

Spring Calf-Harvue Contender Britta-Red                Leslie Hardesty

Reserve: S-A-Z Pendleton Gabriella                         Anna Whelan

Winter Calf-Harvue Advent Ruby-Red                     Davey Hardesty

Reserve: Walkup Sanchez Patti                                 Kristina Callender

Fall Calf: Car-J Lennon Shayna-ET                          Kristina Callender

Reserve: S-A-Z Final Cut Esme                                Jessie Compton

Summer Yearling- Heiz-Acres Planet Veronica       Lindsey Heizer

Reserve: Pottsdale J Firecracker-Red                                    Hayley Potts

Spring Yearling-Walkup Affirmed Sally                  Kelly Callender

Winter Yearling-KJHP II Laramee Kara                   Ivy Cline

Junior 2 year old-Marbri Goldwyn Lana-ET             Tripp Bopp

Senior 2 year old: Pottsdale Goldwyn Rozina-ET     Logan Potts

Reserve: S-A-Z Damion Paris                                   Vinnie Albin

Junior 3 year old: Harvue Aspen Sasha                     Davey Hardesty

Reserve: Pottsdale Advent Sadie-ET                         Hayley Potts

Four year old: Brookco-RS MrSam Dot-ET              Tripp Bopp

Aged cow: Heiz-Acres Outside Vermont                  Lindsey Heizer

The 2010 All-Virginia Awards results:

Spring Calf-sponsored by Heiz-Acres

All-Virginia-              Ron-Rou Sanchez Cupcake                Owner: Ron-Rou

Reserve-                      Harvue Contender Britta-Red                        Owner: Leslie Hardesty

Hon. Mention-                        S-A-Z Pendleton Gabriella                Owner: Anna Whelan

Winter Calf-sponsored by Ameva Farm

All-Virginia-              Harvue Advent Ruby-Red      Owner: Davey Hardesty

Reserve-                      Walkup Sanchez Patti                        Owner: Kristina Callender

Hon. Mention:            Janney Linjet Carnation         Owner: Janney and Goldenberg

Fall Calf-sponsored by Wall Bros. Dairy                                                                            

All-VA                        Car-J Lennon Shayna-ET                   Owner: Kristina Callender

Reserve-                      S-A-Z Final Cut Esme                        Owner: Jessie Compton

Summer Yearling-sponsored by Early Dawn Dairy

All-VA            Ken-Wan Damion Angelica               Owner: Ken-Wan Farm

Reserve           Heiz-Acres Planet Veronica               Owner: Lindsey Heizer

Hon. Mention:            Pottsdale J Firecracker-Red               Owner: Hayley Potts

Spring Yearling-sponsored by Ken-Wan Farms

All-VA            Heiz-Acres Spirte Jordan                   Owner: Heiz-Acres

Reserve           Walkup Affirmed Sally                      Owner: Kelly Callender

Winter Yearling-sponsored by Terry Perotti Lam

All-VA            Janney Damion Jas2                           Owner: Janney

Reserve           Harvue Rick Arielle                           Owner: Shamore Holsteins LLC

Hon. Mention KJHP II Laramee Kara                       Owner: Ivy Cline

Fall Yearling-sponsored by Ron-Rou Holsteins

All-VA            Harvue Durham Elite-ET                   Owner: Matthew Hardesty

Dry 3 & 4 year old cow-sponsored by Gloryland Holsteins

All-VA            Janney Talent Scarlett-Red                Owner:Janney & Goldenberg

Junior 2 Year Old-sponsored by Walkup Holsteins

All-VA            BBVK Stormatic Abby                      Owner: Janney

Reserve           Pottsdale Fortune Roza-ET                Owner: Dogwood Farm

Hon. Mention Marbri Goldwyn Lana-ET                  Owner: Tripp Bopp

Senior 2 Year Old-sponsored by JR and JG Goodwin

All-VA            Harvue Damion Gypsy                       Owner: Matthew Hardesty

Reserve           Pottsdale Goldwyn Rozina-ET           Owner: Logan Potts

Hon. Mention Janney Stormatic Asia                                   Owner: Janney

Junior 3 Year Old- Ray Smith Hoof Trimming

All-VA            Harvue Aspen Sasha                           Owner: Davey Hardesty

Reserve           Pottsdale Advent Sadie-ET                Owner: Hayley Potts

Hon. Mention Janney Roy Ecstacy                            Owner: Janney

Senior 3 year Old-sponsored by Jareco Farms

All-VA            Harvue Elmo Lindsay-TRI                 Owner: Harvue Farm

Reserve           Janney Talent Sedona-Red                 Owner: Janney

Four Year Old-sponsored by Cherry Dale Farm, Inc.

All-VA            Ocean-View Durham Carla-ET          Owner: Janney

Reserve           Faw-Valley Gibson Fanny-ET           Owner: Janney

Hon. Mention Brookco-RS MrSam Dot-ET              Owner: Tripp Bopp

Five Year Old-sponsored by Eastview Farm Inc.

All-VA            Harvue Gibson Lola                           Owner: Harvue Farm

Aged Cow-sponsored by Mar-Bil Farms

All-VA            Heiz-Acres Outside Vermont             Owner: Lindsey Heizer

Reserve           MS SM King Mort Winnie-ET          Owner: Daniel and Matt Hardesty

Junior Best 3 Females-sponsored by Alvere Holsteins      

All-VA            Harvue Farms

Reserve           Heiz-Acres

Produce of Dam-sponsored by Jeff & Phyllis Meador

All-VA            Janney Holsteins

Dam and Daughter-sponsored by Monta Vista Inc.

All-VA            Lindsey Heizer

Reserve           Janney Holsteins

Best 3 Females-sponsored by Janney Holsteins

All-VA            Harvue Farm

Breeders Herd-sponsored by Shamore Holsteins LLC