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NORTHWEST AREA REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BY JERSEY ORGANIZATIONS Reynoldsburg,
Ohio, March 10, 2005—Andrew Sandeen, Curtis, Nebraska, has been named Northwest Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., effective March 14, 2005. National
Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Madison,
Wis., February 22, 2005 – The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA)
announced that a state and national show judges workshop will be held on
Thursday, March 31, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio as part of the Spring Dairy
Expo. The workshop
will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Ohio Fair & Exposition Center in
Columbus.
FIVE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED AS FIRST RECIPIENTS OF Jersey, Channel Islands, February 15, 2005 -- The World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB) today announced five winners of the International Young Jersey Breeder Educational Travel Award
(JETA).
The program, created in March of 2004, provides stipends to enable up to five (5) individuals to travel to and participate in the International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, held every three years in a major dairy producing country. Awards cover the cost of travel documents; round-trip air and ground transportation; registration and all other conference fees; and a per diem for incidental expenses. The award also includes lifetime membership in the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. JERSEY
RESEARCH FOUNDATION RECEIVES NEARLY $40,000 IN GIFTS 2004 donor list includes Jersey owners and
organizations from Alabama, Arizona, January 31, 2005,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio—Nearly $40,000 was added during 2004 to the endowment
fund of the AJCC Research Foundation, a permanent trust operated
exclusively to promote and sponsor scientific research related to the
Jersey breed of cattle. Established in 1967, the
Research Foundation manages investments worth just over $900,000, the
interest from which provides support for research related to high-priority
areas in the Jersey breed. In 2004, the Foundation
received gifts totaling $38,327 from 17 contributors, the largest being a
Research Builder ($5,000–$9,999) gift from Bush River Jerseys, Newberry,
S.C., owned by Dr. J. J. Malnati and Richard A. Doran, Jr. This
contribution represents Bush River’s ownership percentage of the
proceeds from the sale of Arco-BRJ Jace Boulreguard, great-grandson of
Duncan Belle, winner of the 2000 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest.
The bull was syndicated at the Deep South/Southeast Heifer Growers Sale on
April 16. Dr. Malnati was among the
first Jersey owners to contribute to the Research Foundation in 1967. He
has been a Patron ($25,000–$49,999) contributor since 1995 when he
pledged $35,000 to the Foundation. Clint Collins, III of
Arco Farms, Sylacauga, Ala., also contributed proceeds from the sale of
Arco-BRJ Jace Boulreguard. Added to his previous contributions, Collins is
now a member of the Research Builders (total contributions of
$5,000–$9,999). A current Research
Builder, the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association, presented a check for
$1,000 to the Foundation in 2004, bringing its contributions over the past
two years to $6,000. New to the major donor
list in 2004 were the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Club and Vermont Jersey
Breeders Association. The gifts of $5,000 each qualified both
organizations for Research Builder recognition. One Research Pioneer gift
($2,500–$4,999) was received in 2004, from the current president of the
American Jersey Cattle Association, Donald S. Sherman, and his wife, Elsa,
owners of D&E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. A 2004 gift from previous
contributors David and Linda Spahr, Findlay, Ohio, moved them into the
Research Pioneer category. Spahr was president of the Jersey association
from 1986 to 1989, and since 2002 has been chair of the AJCC Research
Foundation’s fundraising campaign. Five individuals made
Research Promoter ($1,000–$2,499) contributions: Jennifer and Richard
Avila, Hilmar, Calif.; Ray Churchill, Brookfield, Vt., in memory of his
father Robert; Allen and Bonnie Kracht, Newton, Wis.; Kelvin Moss,
Mountain Shadow Dairy, Litchfield Park, Ariz.; and Wickstrom Brothers,
also of Hilmar, Calif. Friends of Jersey
Research contributors during 2004 included James and Carol Ahlem, Hilmar,
Calif; Norman H. Martin, Tillamook, Ore.; Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc.,
Hilmar, Calif., as memorials to Jean Wilk and Barbara Howard; Katherine L.
Lee, McBain, Mich.; and Will-Do Jerseys, Kinards, S.C. The Foundation has
already received the first cash gift of 2005, a continuing gift from
Research Pioneers William and Doris Johnson of Manassas, Va. Once-In-A-Lifetime
Benefit Auction Scheduled Over $88,000 has been
raised in the first three years of the current fundraising campaign, which
will receive a major boost in 2005. The 48th
National Heifer Sale will be the major fundraising event of 2005 for the
AJCC Research Foundation. For the first and only time, it will be an
all-donation sale. Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds to a cap of $25,000
will be set-aside for national Jersey youth programs. The balance will go
to the Foundation’s endowment. To date, Leadership Gifts
of a Registered Jersey™ heifer have been received from 36 breeders from
15 states. The sale will be held
Saturday afternoon, June 25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds,
Washington, Penna. To make your own Leadership Gift of a heifer to this once-in-a-lifetime
event, and enhance the Foundation's ability to sponsor Jersey-specific
research, contact sale chairman Craig Rhein (570/345-3383), JMS Manager
Herby Lutz (530/304-4009) or AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith
(614/755-5857, ext. 327). Giving
Throughout The Year Gifts are accepted by the
Foundation throughout the year and fall into three categories: outright
donations and memorials, planned gifts and bequests. An outright donation or
memorial immediately benefits the Foundation. Outright gifts can include
cash, checks and money orders, gifts of securities, real estate and
tangible personal property. There are two categories
of planned gifts. A multi-year pledge can allow someone to spread his or
her payments out over a period of time. A planned gift can also include an
annual gift that is made every year. A bequest is a simple way
to provide a specific sum, a percentage or the residue of an estate. It
may consist of cash, securities, life insurance proceeds, real estate
and/or personal property. It may be made through a will or by a living
trust and should be directed to the AJCC Research Foundation for the
general benefit of the Foundation. To make your gift, contact the AJCC Research Foundation, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. To discuss a pledge or bequest, contact either of the trustees, AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith or Treasurer Vickie White, at 614/861-3636.
CORE
JERSEY YOUTH FUND RECEIVED 43 GIFTS IN 2004 Reynoldsburg, Ohio, January 26, 2005—Cash gifts from 43 Jersey breeders and allied dairy businesses increased the permanent endowment of the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund by more than $6,500 during 2004. The fund was created in 1993 to commemorate former Executive Secretary Maurice E. Core’s 37 years of service to the Jersey breed. It provides funds for national Jersey youth activities, primarily at the All American Jersey Show & Sale. Fund policy, set by the AJCA Investment Advisory Committee, is to spend only interest and dividend income. Capital gains are added to the fund’s principal. Pacesetter gifts ($500 or greater) were received from Clauss Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif.; Cargill Inc. Animal Nutrition, Mentone District; Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Co., Ray and Margaret Schooley, Marshfield, Mo.; and Don and Elsa Sherman, D&E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Also contributing to the fund were Larry and Barbara Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y.; Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.; Jane F. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y.; William and Doris Johnson, Manassas, Va.; Maurice and Carole Core, Columbus, Ohio; Russell Danforth, Jefferson, N.Y.; Donald and Shirley DeMent, Kenney, Ill.; and Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.; Randy Hallet, Casco, Wis.; Thomas M. Hartman, Hamburg, Penna.; Billy and Betty Heath, Westminster, Md.; Jersey Canada; G. J. and Norma “Duffy” Lyon, Toledo, Iowa; Roger Mabry, Bentonville, Ark.; Charles Myers, Troy, Ohio; Molly Brook Farm, West Danville, Vt.; and Thomas and Rosalie Noyes, Creston, Ohio; James and Georgia Pappas, Modesto, Calif.; Neal and Mary Schirm, Canal Winchester, Ohio; Lowell and Julia Stevens, Urbana, Ohio; Dr. D. L. Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis.; John C. and Jean Wilk, Raleigh, N.C.; and World-Wide Sires Inc., Visalia, Calif. A number of gifts were made in the memory of Chester Elliff, recipient of the association’s Master Breeder Award in 1958, who passed in July of last year. These were received from Donald and Roxanne Adams, Tulia, Texas; J. K. and Margaret Adams, Muleshoe, Texas; K. N. and C. J. Bozeman, Perryton, Texas; Jack and Diana Cantrell, Amarillo, Texas; Deborah Combest, Tulia, Texas; Gilford Flowers, Happy, Texas; Richard and Georgann Graham, Bedford, Texas; Jeff and Gwynn Key, Lubbock, Texas; William and Doris Johnson; Duane and Carolyn Jones, Lubbock, Texas; Don and Marlene Nelson, Tulia, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Toles, Tulia, Texas; and Sandia Agricultural Enterprises, Sandia, Texas. The ever-popular Railbird Judging Contest conducted during the 49th National Jersey Jug Futurity netted $177.00 for the fund’s coffers. “The generosity of these individuals and companies is deeply appreciated,” said fund trustee Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association. “We encourage others to join them as we work to build the Core Fund to a level where it can make a greater difference for our youth programs.” Gifts may be made at any time and fall into three categories: unrestricted gifts, including memorials; planned gifts; and bequests. Make checks payable to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund and send to Development Department, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362, or make a credit card gift by calling 614.861.3636, ext. 334 or 345. NEW
FIELD SERVICE TERRITORIES ANNOUNCED January 10, 2005,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio—Six of the 11 territories served by Area
Representatives of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National
All-Jersey Inc. have been redefined, effective immediately. According to Executive
Secretary and CEO Neal Smith, these adjustments will allow the field staff
to provide more efficient, cost-effective service to producers of Jersey
genetics and milk. The changes are
summarized below. Wisconsin east of
Interstate 39 and northern California will be served by Kristin Barlass,
working from Janesville, Wis. The balance of Wisconsin, plus the states of
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and the Dakotas will be
handled by David Brandau, Wilton, Wis. David Burris, Columbia,
Ky., will provide service to North and South Carolina and Virginia, in
addition to Arkansas, Kentucky and eastern Tennessee. The western territory of
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah will be served by Allen
J. Carter, based in Hemet, Calif. Carla Coburn, Booneville,
Miss., has been assigned to provide support for breeders living Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. David Parkinson, Canal
Winchester, Ohio, adds Maryland and Delaware to his present territory of
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Western Virginia. The territories served by
Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn.; Ron Mosser, Geneva, Ind.; Brenda Snow,
Brookfield, Vt.; and Rick Warner, Columbus, Ohio remain the same. A search is underway for
a new Area Representative for the northwestern United States (Colorado, Idaho,
Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming) following the
January 7 resignation of Bryan Marcoot, Vancouver, Wash. A directory of AJCA-NAJ
staff, listing complete contact information plus assigned territories, is
maintained on the Web at www.USJersey.com/ajreps.htm
and at www.JerseyDirectory.com. About
The USJersey Organizations The American Jersey
Cattle Association was organized in 1868 and has provided herd production
recording services since 1928. The only dairy breed organization to show
continuous growth over the past decade, the AJCA is delivering service for
approximately 110,000 cows on performance programs. A total of 73,030
animals were recorded in 2004, the fourth-best year in organization
history. The organizations offer a comprehensive service package through
REAP (registrations, Equity, appraisal, and performance testing), which
also includes the state-of-the-art JerseyMate™ program. National All-Jersey Inc.
was founded in 1957 to promote the
increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products, and to
promote Jersey cattle and the interests of breeders of Jersey cattle. A
subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation, was incorporated in 1961 and
expanded in 1970 to provide Jersey cattle marketing services to the U.S.
dairy industry. For more information on
the complete line of services for dairy business owners from the USJersey
organizations, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or call 614/861-3636. |
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