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2020 Indiana State Holstein Show & Summer Jersey Show UPDATE
With the postponement of the Indiana State Holstein Shows and Summer Jersey shows, we were limited on dates that we could reschedule with LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Given those circumstances, the Indiana State Holstein Shows and Summer Jersey Shows are now planned for Tuesday, July 7 - Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City, IN. You may begin moving in on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. All shows will take place on Friday, July 10, 2020. The show will begin at 8:45 a.m. with PeeWee Showmanship. The Indiana Holstein Junior Show (Indiana Junior members only) will be combined with the Open Show with Juniors being recognized by stepping forward. The Summer Jersey Show will be combined as well with the Summer Jersey Junior Show and we will rotate between Holsteins and Jerseys as we normally do. We will be running 4 shows at once and ask for your patience during the show. We are trying to keep it as simple as we can, all while trying to meet the guidelines and requirements set in place at that time. Given the current circumstances, the Juniors will not be having a silent auction this year or the Junior breakfast. I’m sure all of you share the same hope that next year we can return to normal with our show season and activities.
The NEW Junior Lease and Transfer deadline is July 1, 2020. If you have not already made transfers or leases, I highly recommend that you do this immediately. Holstein has been closed and only a few people have been working from home. A limited number of people are back in the office. It will most likely have a longer turn around time than normal. It is highly recommended to complete transfers online. They have a pretty quick turn around time and are very simple to complete.
TENTS - Please note that Whitley County Fairgrounds does NOT allow tents in the barns, so please plan accordingly. Campsites are available for $25 per night and fees must be paid in advance to the Indiana Holstein Association. These sites are electric only. There are no water hookups as there are no dump stations on the grounds. You must be self contained.
WAIVER - EVERY person on the fairgrounds will be required to sign a waiver, including every fitter and every person who is helping with your string, as well as any spectator. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD WITHOUT FILLING ONE OUT. THE WAIVER IS ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL AND CAN ALSO BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE. PLEAE FILL IT OUT PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TO EXPEDITE THIS PROCESS. A family (parents and their children) may list each family member's name on one waiver. If you bring other Juniors with you, be sure to have them fill one out, have it signed by their parents, and bring it to the fairgrounds. The waiver states that you have not been exposed to anyone that has had symptoms of coronavirus or who was diagnosed with coronovirus in the last 30 days. It realeases the Whitley County Fairgrounds, the Indiana State Holstein Association and its officers, directors, members, etc. from any liability for any sickness that may result from partcipating in the show. We have been in contact with the Whitley County Board of Health. They have given us the green light, but highly recommend that anyone who is not comfortable with the current situation remain at home. Masks are NOT required. Please wash your hand often.
New Entry Deadline : June 25, 2020 - If you made entries under the old deadline, you need not make your entries again. If you would like to make changes to the original entries you submitted, such as swapping an animal out (whether in class or out of class), you may do so on or before June 25th. Please fill out a form (Paper or download the file from the website and email it) with just the animal that you are substituting. Make a note in the margin as to the animal that you are removing from your original entries that you sent in. If you are adding additional animals, please submit a new form with just the additional animals and the $10 fee on or before June 25th. JUNIORS IF YOU ONLY SIGNED UP FOR THE JUNIOR SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR THE OPEN SHOW, SINCE THEY ARE RUNNING SIMULTANEOUSLY! IF YOU ORIGINALLY ONLY SIGNED UP FOR THE JUNIOR SHOW AND YOUR ENTRIES ALL REMAIN THE SAME, AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN SHOW, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT THOSE ENTRIES FOR THE OPEN SHOW, JUST THE $10 PER ANIMAL ENTRY FEE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2020. After June 25, 2020, substitution rules and late fees will apply to all changes. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Freeman by email at indianaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at 574-546-3749.
Just a reminder to our Jersey exhibitors and out of state exhibitors, a $50 membership fee will be required in addition to your entry fees to exhibit.
Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate these ever changing unchartered waters.
Jennifer Freeman
Indiana Holstein Association
Secretary/Treasurer
The NEW Junior Lease and Transfer deadline is July 1, 2020. If you have not already made transfers or leases, I highly recommend that you do this immediately. Holstein has been closed and only a few people have been working from home. A limited number of people are back in the office. It will most likely have a longer turn around time than normal. It is highly recommended to complete transfers online. They have a pretty quick turn around time and are very simple to complete.
TENTS - Please note that Whitley County Fairgrounds does NOT allow tents in the barns, so please plan accordingly. Campsites are available for $25 per night and fees must be paid in advance to the Indiana Holstein Association. These sites are electric only. There are no water hookups as there are no dump stations on the grounds. You must be self contained.
WAIVER - EVERY person on the fairgrounds will be required to sign a waiver, including every fitter and every person who is helping with your string, as well as any spectator. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO UNLOAD WITHOUT FILLING ONE OUT. THE WAIVER IS ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL AND CAN ALSO BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE. PLEAE FILL IT OUT PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TO EXPEDITE THIS PROCESS. A family (parents and their children) may list each family member's name on one waiver. If you bring other Juniors with you, be sure to have them fill one out, have it signed by their parents, and bring it to the fairgrounds. The waiver states that you have not been exposed to anyone that has had symptoms of coronavirus or who was diagnosed with coronovirus in the last 30 days. It realeases the Whitley County Fairgrounds, the Indiana State Holstein Association and its officers, directors, members, etc. from any liability for any sickness that may result from partcipating in the show. We have been in contact with the Whitley County Board of Health. They have given us the green light, but highly recommend that anyone who is not comfortable with the current situation remain at home. Masks are NOT required. Please wash your hand often.
New Entry Deadline : June 25, 2020 - If you made entries under the old deadline, you need not make your entries again. If you would like to make changes to the original entries you submitted, such as swapping an animal out (whether in class or out of class), you may do so on or before June 25th. Please fill out a form (Paper or download the file from the website and email it) with just the animal that you are substituting. Make a note in the margin as to the animal that you are removing from your original entries that you sent in. If you are adding additional animals, please submit a new form with just the additional animals and the $10 fee on or before June 25th. JUNIORS IF YOU ONLY SIGNED UP FOR THE JUNIOR SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR THE OPEN SHOW, SINCE THEY ARE RUNNING SIMULTANEOUSLY! IF YOU ORIGINALLY ONLY SIGNED UP FOR THE JUNIOR SHOW AND YOUR ENTRIES ALL REMAIN THE SAME, AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN SHOW, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT THOSE ENTRIES FOR THE OPEN SHOW, JUST THE $10 PER ANIMAL ENTRY FEE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2020. After June 25, 2020, substitution rules and late fees will apply to all changes. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Freeman by email at indianaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at 574-546-3749.
Just a reminder to our Jersey exhibitors and out of state exhibitors, a $50 membership fee will be required in addition to your entry fees to exhibit.
Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate these ever changing unchartered waters.
Jennifer Freeman
Indiana Holstein Association
Secretary/Treasurer
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2020 Indiana State Holstein Show & Summer Jersey Show
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Given the guideline changes that we were notified of earlier this week and additional guidelines that were given to us today, the Indiana Holstein board has POSTPONED the Indiana State Holstein & Summer Jersey Shows that were originally scheduled to take place June 9-June 13, 2020. The 6' social distancing and gathering size are major considerations. Please be patient as we try to work through all of this. All entry fees that have been sent in will be held. No checks will be cashed at this time. Thank you for your understanding as we try to do what is best for our exhibitors, families, and the association, while staying within the guidelines handed down to us. We are working hard trying to see this show through.
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Given the guideline changes that we were notified of earlier this week and additional guidelines that were given to us today, the Indiana Holstein board has POSTPONED the Indiana State Holstein & Summer Jersey Shows that were originally scheduled to take place June 9-June 13, 2020. The 6' social distancing and gathering size are major considerations. Please be patient as we try to work through all of this. All entry fees that have been sent in will be held. No checks will be cashed at this time. Thank you for your understanding as we try to do what is best for our exhibitors, families, and the association, while staying within the guidelines handed down to us. We are working hard trying to see this show through.
*** The Indiana State Holstein Sale is Cancelled***
Given the current situation and circumstances, we regret to inform you that the Indiana State Holstein Sale has been cancelled. Thank you to all of our consignors who were willing to consign and to our Sale Committee for all your time and dedication getting consignments and information in preparation of the sale.
As Friday, March 20, 2020, the Indiana Holstein State Sale Committee made the decision to POSTPONE the Indiana State Holstein Sale, given the circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus. The sale was scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City, IN. With this situation ever changing so rapidly, we are giving it some time to see how things unfold before setting a new date or location. All consignors have personally been contacted by the sale committee. When we have more information, we will definitely update you. Thank you to all of our wonderful consignors for being willing to consign and your patience and understanding as we walk through these unchartered waters. Thank you to our committee for all you have done for this sale. Stay healthy and take care!
Gene Settles - Committee Chairman
Gene Settles - Committee Chairman
Indiana State Holstein Sale
Friday, April 3, 2020, 6:30pm
Whitley Co. Fairgrounds, Columbia City, IN
The Indiana Holstein Association will be having a State Holstein Sale on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City, IN. We are currently looking for top quality consignements from our Indiana breeders, as wll as out of state consignments. Quality show heifers are the primary focus. If you would like to consign, please contact: Gene Settles(Sale Chairman)-765-301-0699, Doug Wicker-765-561-4186, or Jeremy Dankert-574-20-0136.
Please keep the Settles Family in your thoughts and prayers with the passing of Gene's mother, Audrey M. Settles. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 10th from 11a.m. - 2p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, IN
**2020 Indiana Holstein Annual Meeting**
January 31 - February 1, 2020
LaQuinta Inn,Columbus, IN
This year our Annual Meeting will be on Friday evening, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2020 at theLaQuinta Inn, 101 Carrie Lane, Columbus, IN. On Friday evening, the adults will have a time of socialization and light snacks. The Juniors will have a relaxed evening of games and swimming, and they will have pizza at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Indiana Holstein Princess contest will be held at 8:00 a.m. followed by the Junior meeting at 9:00 a.m. There will be a session for the adults at 10 a.m., featuring freelance ag writer and photographer, Sherry Bunting. It's sure to be an informative! At 12:00 there will be a joint luncheon for the Junior & adult members, followed by the Annual Meeting. The meal will be free for all Junior members. Adult meals will be $10.00 each. Please return luncheon reservation sheet (enclosed with dues notice) and $10.00 per adult meal by Saturday, January 18, 2020. If you would like to make a reservation at the LaQuinta Inn, please contact them at 812-379-4657. A block of hotel rooms are being held until January 10, 2020 at a rate of $104 plus tax. Please let them know that you are with the Indiana Holstein Association. If our group rents 20 hotel rooms, we will receive the meeting room free of charge!
Indiana Junior Holstein Scholarship
The Indiana Junior Holstein Scholarship (formerly Hoosier Homemaker Scholarship) application must be postmarked by Friday, January 10, 2020. Indiana Junior Holstein members who are high school Seniors or have not yet reached their 21st birthday as of January 1, 2020 and are attending college may apply for this $500 scholarship. Application may be obtained by downloading the file below or emailing indianaholstein@gmail.com.
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Indiana Holstein Princess
Indiana Holstein Princess contest applications must be postmarked on of before Friday, January 10, 2020. Contest rules and application are included in the file that can be downloaded below. Contest will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the LaQuinta Inn in Columbus, IN.
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Indiana Holstein Association State Picnic
Sunday, August 25, 2019, 12:30 p.m.
Kuehnert Dairy in Ft. Wayne
Meal will be provided, but feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be plenty of activities for your entire family to enjoy! So come out and spend some time with your fellow Holstein breeders!
Results of the 2019 Indiana Holstein State Show and Summer Jersey Show
can be found on Dairy Agenda Today!
2019 Indiana Holstein State Show and Summer Jersey Show
June 3-8, 2019
June 5 - State Dairy Judging Contest
June 6 - Junior Show - 9:00 am, Pee-Wee Showmanship at 8:45 am
June 8 - Open Show - 9:00 am
Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds
750 West 200 South, Columbus, IN 47201.
For information and entries, please download the files below. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, May 11, 2019 to avoid late entry fees.
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| 2019_rules___regs.pdf |
| 2019_junior_show_rules.pdf |
| 2019_entry_form.pdf |
2019 Indiana Holstein Association Annual Meeting Highlights
Above: Cassandra Gebert was crowned the 2019 Indiana Holstein Princess
Below: Progressive Breeders, Progressive Genetics, Top BAA Herds, and National Elite Performers award recipients. From left to right: Sheldon Thomas, Bruce Gingerich, Nathan Kuehnert, Holstein USA Regional Representative-Max Dunseth, Roger Hibschman, & Jennifer Freeman 
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Above: 2019 Indiana Holstein Association Master Breeder, Bruce Gingerich-Sunrose Holsteins. Willie Mast presented the award.
Caitlin Cox was the recipient of the Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award presented by Jessica & Craig Blough (above) and the Hoosier Holstein Homemaker Scholarship which was presented by Brian Engleking (below).
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2019 Indiana Holstein Honorary Lifetime Member
Keith Meyer
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It is with mixed emotions that we announce our 2019 Honorary Lifetime Member, Keith Meyer. Several Indiana Holstein Association members gathered at the end of December as a surpise to present Keith with this distinction. Years ago, he was the man who was known for getting all the cattle ready and managed the crews for many national sales and all of the state, district, and county sales in Indiana, as well as the surrounding states. He mentored numerous young men who became known for their clipping and fitting. It is with sadness that we share that he passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to present him with this award and share some time with him and his family. He was honored and filled with joy to receive this award. Please keep the Meyer family in your thoughts and prayers. Photo credit:Mallarie Matlock
Funeral arrangments can be found at https://www.yeagerfuneralhome.com/guestbook/keith-meyer
Funeral arrangments can be found at https://www.yeagerfuneralhome.com/guestbook/keith-meyer
2018 Indiana Holstein Association Annual Meeting Highlights!
2018 Master Breeder - Creeknook Holsteins
Bev & Steve Landis 
2018 Indiana Holstein Princess - Caitlin Cox
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2018 Honorary Lifetime Member, Joe Hibschman
2017 Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award - AnnaMarie Settles pictured with Michelle Blough
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2018 Hoosier Holstein Homemaker Scholarship
Hayley Jackson, pictured with Denise Settles, Junior Advisor 
2017 High BAA Awards - Brian Engleking, Greg & Jenny Resler, Roger Hibschman, Nathan Kuehnert, & Bruce Gingerich
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2017 Progressive Breeders Registry & Progressive Genetic Herds Awards
Joe Hibschman, Steve Landis, Roger Hibschman, Jeremy Dankert, Nathan Kuehnert and Holstein USA Regional Sales Representative, Max Dunseth 
2017 Dam of Merit Award - Cookiecutter Hay U-ET
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Congratulations to the
2017 Indiana State Holstein Show Champions
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor - Tri-Koebel Holsteins & Jerseys
GRAND CHAMPION: Butlerview Door Camilla (Doorman) - Sr. 3 - exhibited by Prestige Genetics
RS. GRAND CHAMPION: Silvermaple Windham Camille (Windhammer) - 4 Yr. Old - exhibited by Prestige Genetics
Pictured: Max Dunseth, Holstein Association USA Regional Sales Rep, Judge Molly Sloan, Joe Price, Miles Price and Erin Will, 2017 Indiana Holstein Princess
RS. GRAND CHAMPION: Silvermaple Windham Camille (Windhammer) - 4 Yr. Old - exhibited by Prestige Genetics
Pictured: Max Dunseth, Holstein Association USA Regional Sales Rep, Judge Molly Sloan, Joe Price, Miles Price and Erin Will, 2017 Indiana Holstein Princess
SENIOR CHAMPION:Silvermaple Windham Camille (Windhammer) - 4 Yr. Old - exhibited by Prestige Genetics
RS. SENIOR CHAMPION:Tri-Koebel Expedition-ET (Durham) -
Aged Cow - exhibited by Tri-Koebel Holsteins and Jerseys
Intermediate Champion:Butlerview Door Camilla (Doorman) - Sr. 3 - exhibited by Prestige Genetics - Rs. Intermediate Champion: ToppGlen Goldwyn Wilson (Goldwyn) - Sr. 3 - exhibited by Lookwell Farm
- Pictured left to right: Judge Molly Sloan, Joe Price, Todd Eby, & 2017 Indiana Holstein Princess, Erin Will
Junior Champion
Milksource Doorman Missy (Doorman) - Summer Yearling - exhibited by Prestige Genetics - Reserve Junior Champion
Cobequid Doorman Pippy (Doorman) - Winter Yearling - exhibited by Prestige Genetics
2017 Indiana Holstein Association Annual Meeting Highlights!
2017 Master Breeder Award - Green Lo Farm - Greg & Deanna Peters
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Hoosier Holstein Homemaker Scholarship Winner, Bryce Birk, pictured with Junior Advisor, Denise Settles
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Recipients of the Progressive Breeder Awards, Progressive Genetics Herd Awards, BAA Awards, Gold Medal Dam Winners and Production Awards: Andrew Kuehnert, Ron Fuhrmann, Brian Engleking, Al Kuehnert, Jeremy Dankert, Camille Hibschman, Rich Nisen, Greg Resler, Jordan Eby and Melissa Eby
2016 Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award Recipient, Briley Logan. Pictured left to right, Craig & Jessica Blough, Briley Logan, Emilie Blough, Michelle Blough
2017 Indiana Holstein Princess - Erin Will
Congratulations to our
2016 Indiana State Holstein Show Champions
Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder -Sunrose Holsteins, Millersburg, IN
HONORABLE MENTION & BEST BRED & OWNED went to MS Tri-Koebel Glamour-Red-ET(1st place 4 Yr. Old), exhibited by Greta & Tera Koebel & Kelly Epperly, Three Oaks, MI ---- RS. SENIOR & RS. GRAND CHAMPION - Maple-Slope Goldwyn Angie-ET(2nd place Aged Cow), exhibited by Sunrose Holsteins, Millerburg, IN --- SR. & GRAND CHAMPION - Fleury Damion Caraibe(1st place Aged Cow), exhibited by Prestige Genetics, Price-View, & NDIRA, Inc., Martinton, IL --- From left to right, Judge Jeff Brown, Kelly Epperly, Bruce Gingerich, Jeff Price, & Hayley Jackson - 2016 Indiana
Holstein Princess
RS. INT. CHAMPION - Sunrose Liberty(2nd place Sr. 2 Yr. Old), exhibited by Sunrose Holsteins, Millersburg, IN. ---INT. CHAMPION - Corrcroft Sid Poof-ET(1st place Sr. 2 Yr. Old), exhibited by Prestige Genetics, Ernest Kueffner, & Terri Packard, Martinton, IL.
Pictured - Judge Jeff Brown, Hayley Jackson, Trisha Gingerich, and Amber Price
JUNIOR CHAMPION - Boisblanc Sid Venus-ET(1st place Fall Yrlg.), exhibited by Prestige Genetics, Joshua Wright & John Anderson, Martinton, IL
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RS. JR. CHAMPION - Creeknook Acme Dancer-ET(2nd place Fall Yrlg.), exhibited by Creeknook Holsteins, Goshen, IN. Pictured from left to right - Hayley Jackson, Joe Price, Scott Landis, and Judge Jeff Brown
Find additional Indiana State Holstein Show placings under Show Results by clicking on the "more..." link!
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2016 Annual Meeting Award Winners:
SABRA JACKSON (second from left) is the 2016 recipient of the Derek Blough Heart and Soul award. Pictured with her (from left) are Michelle Blough, Craig Blough, and Jessica Herschberger.
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RECIPIENTS of BAA awards were honored at the Indiana Holstein Assn.’s annual meeting last Saturday in Indianapolis. Pictured (front, from left) are Ron Fuhrmann, Bruce Gingerich, Nathan Kuehnert, Tim Gamble, Roger Hibschman; (back) Steve Landis, Jeremy Dankert, and Brian Engleking.
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HAYLEY JACKSON was crowned the 2016 Indiana Holstein Princess.
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ROBERT WILEY of Lebanon was named 2016 Honorary Lifetime Member by the Indiana Holstein Assn.
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MASTER BREEDERS Ted and Linda Finke of Hope stand together for a picture.
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Classification Highlights:
Please send any classification updates that you have to the Indiana Holstein Association at indianaholstein@gmail.com. We cannot fully update the classification list unless you, the producers, help us out by sending us your scores! Include the full name of the cow and what she was scored.
Indiana producers have bred some great cattle and we want to share that information!
Indiana producers have bred some great cattle and we want to share that information!
