2010 CA State Holstein Board of Directors

Ryan Matheron, Matthew Evangelo, Marc Coleman, Lucas Deniz, Raymond Quaresma, Jared Fernandes (Treasurer), Tony DeMello, Dino Migliazzo (Vice President), Jamie Bledsoe (President) and Carol Borba

JLG - Larry Gerber & Jack Lerch Honored as Senior Breeder of the Year

Doug Maddox presents Larry Gerber and Jack Lerch of JLG with the Senior Breeder of the Year Award

Robert Teixeira Honored as A.J. Quist Memorial Junior Breeder Award Winner

Jim Quist presents the A.J. Quist Memorial Junior Breeder of the Year Award to Robert Teixeira

Men's Luncheon Highlights

The Men's luncheon held on Friday of the convention was an inspirational one! Olympian discus thrower Suzy Powell was our guest speaker. She inspired the group as she discussed the challenges she has faced and how she hopes to make her 3rd Olympic team! Here are some photos from the event!

Mr. Joe Duarte was the winner of an original signed photo of San Francisco 49'er Joe Montana! Congratulations Mr. Duarte!

Junior Award Highlights

Breeder of the Future Boy - Tony Lopes


Breeder of the Future Girl – Katie Migliazzo


Young Breeder of the Future Boy – Brandon Alameda


Young Breeder of the Future Girl – Elise Regussci


Premier Junior Scholarship – Taylor Pires


Junior Association Scholarship – Taylor Pires and Rocco Cunningham


Dairy Bowl Scholarships – Taylor Pires, Collin Abraham, Rocco Cunningham and Brooke Parsons


Cortney Borba Memorial Scholarship – Joseph Coleman


World Wide Sires Scholarship – Rocco Cunningham


Founders Scholarships – Collin Abraham & Catherine Messen


Distinguished Junior Member/California Holstein Princess/Rhonda Bertao Memorial Scholarship – Mandy Brazil


Earl Graham Memorial Scholarship – Loren Migliazzo


Honorary Junior Member – Lynn Cunningham

Thank You Convention Sale Crew!

A big thank you is extended to the California Convention Highlight Sale Crew! All of the time, work and dedication that went into making this sale successful is much appreciated!



Sale Crew: Tony DeMello, Chris Hill, Gilbert Teixeira, Wayne Glaeser, Janet Pohl, Rory White, Linda Teixeira, Robert Teixeira, Lindsey Teixeira and Ryan Matheron

California Highlight Sale Report

The California Highlight Sale was held in conjunction with the Host Night of the 2010 California State Holstein Convention at Hero’s Sports Bar in Modesto, California. The video sale was hosted by the Stanislaus County Holstein Club, and co-chaired by Tony DeMello and Robert Teixeira.

The sale averaged $3,569 on 33 lots. A majority of the lots were choices of flush, or calves and yearling heifers sold in absentee. Chris Hill served as auctioneer, with Gilbert Teixeira announcing pedigrees. Three lots topped the sale at $5000.

Lot 2 - Kisst Jeeves Sunburst-ET (born March 1, 2009) sold for $5000 to Jim and Bill Genasci; Modesto, Calif. Sunburst is a Jeeves calf from Cabernet Goldwyn Sunlight-ET, EX 90, and consigned by John Kisst of Ripon, California.

Lot 4 – 1^st Choice of 6 Females sired by Shottle from Markwell Goldwyn Mitzi-ET (VG-88) born 3/09-6/09 sold for $5,000 to Manuel Maciel and Jim Wilson; Hanford, Calif. Mitzy is a Goldwyn daughter from the Raven family.

Lot 11 - 1^st Choice of 3 Goldwyns all bred to Golden-Oaks ST Alexander-ET sold for $5,000 to Quaresma Dairy; Manteca, Calif. The dam of the Sept 2008 Goldwyns is Zendi Outside Eve-ET, EX 92, granddaughter of Zendi Van-Mark Ebony, EX 96.

High Seller Lot 11 - Tony DeMello, Chris Hill, Gil Teixeira,
Wayne Glaeser, Sue and Raymond Quaresma, Rory White and Robert Teixeira.

High Seller Lot 4 - Tony DeMello, Chris Hill, Gil Teixeira,
Wayne Glaeser, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson, Robert Teixeira and Ryan Matheron.

High Seller Lot 2 - Gil Teixeira, Chris Hill, John Kisst,
Robert Teixeira and Tony DeMello.

Host Night and Convention Sale Photos

The convention host night and California Highlight Sale was held at Hero's Sport's bar, just across the street from convention headquarters. The bi-level bar was packed with nearly 300 California Holstein Members and Friends. The delicious BBQ tri-tip and chicken dinner was enjoyed by all. Here are some photos from the evening

Junior Speech Contest Snapshots

This afternoon bright and talented California Holstein Junior's participated in the public speaking contest. Here are some snapshots from the event.

Convention Registration is Underway!

The Stanislaus Holstein Club welcomed everyone to The Double Tree Hotel in Modesto, California; for the 2010 California State Holstein Convention. We were greeted by friendly faces at registration and given amazing gift bags, filled with delicious treats!

Genasci Dairy will Host Lunch for Convention Goers on Thursday

Genasci Dairy will host all convention goers Thursday at their dairy in Modesto for lunch and refreshments starting at noon. They have assembled some of their finest Holsteins for everyone to see. Stop by, mingle, eat and enjoy yourself before heading over to the Convention for host night at Hero's Sports Lounge Thursday evening. For more info, contact Ed Genasci at 209-380-2695.

Please check back for photos and highlights from this event!

Follow the 2010 CA State Holstein Convention

The California State Holstein Convention will kick-off on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Modesto, Calif.

Be sure to visit our blog daily as we will post photos and highlights from the sale, junior competitions, awards banquet and much more!