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A list of our programs, awards, and activities is given below. Click on any of the titles to link to descriptions. 

DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER: This contest is available to juniors on three levels: the Junior Scrapbook contest is for ages 9-13; the intermediate contest (the Thomas Elder Award) is for ages 14-17; and the senior contest (the John Atwood Award) is for ages 17 and above.  The contests begin on a state level - winning state contestants then compete on a New England level at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Cash prizes are awarded at the New England contests: $50 for the Junior Scrap Book Contest winner, $75 for the Thomas Elder Award winner and $100 for the John Atwood Award winner. The senior level New England John Atwood Award winner(s) will be eligible to enter the national Distinguished Junior Member contest.  Check to obtain more information on your state contest.  Back to TOP

 JUNIOR STAR BREEDER: This award is designed to recognize young breeders who have personally succeeded in breeding high performance cattle.  A graduated scale for performance by age is used with a minimum requirement for both production and classification.  A Junior Breeder who has received 5 JUNIOR STAR BREEDER Certificates is then eligible for the N.E. Junior Progressive Breeder plaque.  These awards are presented each year at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Applications, mailed in the spring to all juniors, are due in the New England Office by April 10th.  Copies of these applications are sent on to the National Association for recognition in their Junior Award Programs.  Back to TOP

 JUNIOR BREEDER OF AN EXCELLENT: This award, open to all ages, recognizes Juniors who have bred a Holstein cow which has been officially type classified Excellent.  Qualifying applicants are acknowledged at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Applications, mailed in the spring to all juniors, are due by April 10^th, and are automatically forwarded to the Holstein Association for national recognition. Back to TOP

 30,000 LBS. COW: This award, open to all ages, is given to Juniors who have bred and owned any animal producing 30,000 pound of milk, or more, in 305 days or less.  Qualifying applicants are acknowledged at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Applications, mailed in the spring to all juniors, are due by April 10th, and are automatically forwarded to the Holstein Association for national recognition.   Back to TOP

 150,000 LBS. LIFETIME PRODUCTION: This award, open to all ages, is given to Juniors who own an animal which has a lifetime of 150,000 lbs.  The junior must have owned the animal prior to its first calving and the record must have been made entirely under the ownership of the junior.  Qualifying applicants are acknowledged at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall. Applications, mailed in the spring to all juniors, are due by April 10th, and are automatically forwarded to the Holstein Association for national recognition.   Back to TOP

 200,000 LBS. LIFETIME PRODUCTION: This award, open to all ages, is given to Juniors who own an animal which has a lifetime of 200,000 lbs.  The junior must have owned the animal prior to its first calving and the record must have been made entirely under the ownership of the junior.  Qualifying applicants are acknowledged at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall. Applications, mailed in the spring to all juniors, are due by April 10th, and are automatically forwarded to the Holstein Association for national recognition.   Back to TOP

 PRODUCTION AWARDS: Junior-owned milk, fat and protein production leaders are recognized each year in each of the Milking Yearling, 2,3,4,5 and aged cow divisions.  Entries with the highest production in each category (milk, fat, protein) of their age division receive award plaques. Juniors of all ages may apply. Awards are presented at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Applications, mailed to all juniors in late summer, are due by  September 1^st.   Back to TOP

 JUNIOR ALL NEW ENGLAND AWARDS: Winners are selected based on placings at the Northeast Fall National Show at Eastern States Exposition.  Animals must be shown by the Junior  member.  Results are listed on our website and in our Newsletter.  Back to TOP

 ACTIVITIES

 DAIRY QUIZ BOWL: Each state may send a Junior and Senior team to compete on a New England level.  The New England competition is held at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall. High scoring individuals in the New England contest form a Junior and Senior team for national convention.    Back to TOP

DAIRY JEOPARDY:  This contest is modeled after the popular television program, Jeopardy.  Youth will compete as individuals at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Contests will consists of 6 categories, each with 5 questions. A maximum of six players will compete at one time.  Points are awarded for correctly answering questions about the dairy industry and related areas. Contestants must be between the ages of 9-13 as of January 1 in the year competing.  Contestants in the Dairy Jeopardy Contest are not eligible for participation in the New England Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest.    Back to TOP

 PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST: Contestants compete in three age divisions at the New England Annual Meeting & Convention in the fall.  Ages are as of January 1 in the year competing.  Junior Division: 9 to 13 years old.  Intermediate Division: 14 to 17 years old.  Senior Division: 18 to 21 years old.  Contestants may choose any subject pertaining to Holstein Cattle and the Holstein Industry.  Current policies, affairs and trends in the industry are suitable topics. Check to receive a copy of the rules.   Back to TOP

JUNIOR CONFERENCE AND JUNIOR TOUR: Established programs do no currently exist for these two activities.  Let us know if you would be interested in an organized conference or tour.  Back to TOP

NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL MEETING & CONVENTION: The Annual Meeting & Convention of the Association is held in the fall of each year.  The New England Junior Club holds its annual meeting at this time and there are many activities (contests, awards, programs) for junior members.  Information about the convention is sent to all juniors in early fall.  Back to TOP

STATE HOLSTEIN SHOWS: Each of the six New England states has a state Holstein show.  As a New England Junior member, you will automatically receive the show information and entries for your state.  Back to TOP

NORTHEAST FALL NATIONAL SHOW AND SHOWING & FITTING CONTEST AT EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION: The Northeast Fall National Holstein Show takes place each year in September at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, MA.  The Showing & Fitting Contest is open to all National Holstein Assoc. Junior members who exhibit or are assisting a farm exhibiting cattle.  It is not required that participants show their own animals if they are not exhibitors.  Youth will be divided into three classes with an overall champion named.  The contest takes place the afternoon before the open show, with registration the day previous.  Back to TOP

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