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Winter Newsletter December 2013
Every year the National Hereford Women Board retires board members who have given many volunteer hours to help give opportunities to Hereford youth through scholarships, contests, leadership, National Hereford Queen program. The 2013 retirees were founding members of the organization and instrumental in forming and growing the organization to what it is today. The 2013 retirees are:
Paula Acheson, Woodbine, Kan.; served on many communities including chair of the Membership and Ways and Means, as well as Vice President.Gay Maddox, Zionsville, Ind.; served on various committees and Vice President.Shellie Moore Collins, Chattanooga, Okla.; served on various committees including chair of the nominating committee and served for several years as Treasurer.
Beth Burns, Pikeville, Tenn.; who served on various committees.Jill Bielma, Ada, Mich.; served on many committees including Outstanding Member and committee chair of the National Queen program.
Next time you see these women be sure to tell these women thank you for their service of many volunteer hours and leadership given to the National Hereford Woman.
Appreciation to Retiring Board MembersCarol Priefert
Officers PresidentCarol PriefertSaint Joesph, MI(874) [email protected]
Ex-Officio Denise BillmanNewcomerstown, OH(330) [email protected]
President-ElectAlise NolanGilmer, TX(903) [email protected]
Vice PresidentShannon MehaffeyGrandview, TX(817) [email protected]
SecretarySusan HayhurstTerre Haute, IN (812) [email protected]
TreasurerBeth BlinsonBules Creek, NC(919) [email protected]
Board MembersLauren EcholsArlington, VA(979) [email protected]
Lori HambrightChapman, KS (785) [email protected]
Catie SimsStillwater, OK(580) [email protected]
Becky SpindleMoriarty, NM(505) [email protected]
Maddee MoorePendleton, OR(541) [email protected]
Suzanne MathenyMays Lick, KY(606) [email protected]
Gammon Barn Facts1. Did you know that a piece of Hereford history is a National Historic Site? The Gammon Barn and farm near
St. Mary’s Iowa is now preparing for the 40th anniversary of receiving this designation.
2. The Gammon Barn was moved to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in 1991, and sits east of the Livestock Pavilion. The barn serves as a museum to the breed and its leaders. The museum houses memorabilia relevant to the breed, most notably the Polled Hereford Hall of
Fame and is open to the public.
Young ladies that served their final year as a Junior Hereford Member are eligible to receive their first year of National Hereford Women (NHW) membership dues free. For more information on becoming with the NHW and this great opportunity contact the Membership Chair, Carol Priefert at (847) 226-5995 or [email protected].
Opportunity Awaits Newly Retired NJHA Members Qualify for NHA Membership
An organization is only as strong as it members, and the National Hereford Women (NHW) would like to say thank you for contributing to another successful year of support youth efforts and promoting the Hereford breed. Below is information about the NHW.
The National Hereford Women awarded more than $15,000 to Hereford youth through scholarships, contest and National Queen program. This was only possible through contribution by Hereford breeders and enthusiast.
In 1975, the National Hereford Queen program was established; the
New Year will mark the programs 39th anniversary. The program gives young Hereford women breeders an opportunity for leadership, poise, friendship and an opportunity to promote the Hereford breed. The National Queen Committee has created a new sponsorship program that supports the National Queen and the various activities that she and the state queens are involved in each year. Your involvement in this great program will touch the lives of numerous girls and young ladies involved in the Hereford breed. Information about this sponsorship can be found on page 2.
Did you know, the NHW has
commissioned four pieces of artwork over the past four years? The forth piece of artwork will be unveiled and auctioned off at the Cowtown Select Sale in Fort Worth, Texas on February 2, 2014. Additional information can be found on page 4.
The NHW website, Facebook page, newsletter along with the Hereford World and at various Hereford events are ways that the NHW organization communicates with you. Additionally, the board members and myself are available to talk with you to understand the needs of your state organizations and answer questions that you might have on how you can get more involved in the NHW.
Presidents message Carol Priefert
National Hereford Women 2014 Membership DuesClip and or email the information below for new membership or to renew your National Hereford Women (NHW) membership. Membership information and checks can be sent to Carol Priefert, NHW Membership Chair, 9B Colonial Crest Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.
2014 Membership: $20.00 Lifetime: $400.00
Name: Mailing address:City: State: Zip code: Telephone number: Email address:How would you prefer to receive your NHW newsletter?
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National Hereford Queen Sponsorship Program Announced
Levels Sponsorship Description Pearl $500 and below Certification of appreciation, website and banner recognition
Ruby $501 to $1,500 Certification of appreciation, website and banner recognition, NHW annual meeting invitation, announcement at major shows
Emerald $1,501 to $2,999 Certification of appreciation, website and banner recognition, NHW annual meeting invitation, announcement at major shows, NHW newsletter and Hereford eNews mention
Diamond $3,000 and up Certification of appreciation, website and banner recognition, NHW annual meeting invitation, announcement at major shows, NHW newsletter and Hereford eNews mention, special guest status in
the National Hereford Queen courtyard and appreciation plaque
The National Hereford Women (NHW) made the official announcement at the 2013 American Royal and annual meeting of the newly established National Hereford Queen Sponsorship Program.
The program is a fundraising platform that will help to support the National Hereford Queen Pro-gram and in her travels. The NHW needs your help in spreading the word and your support about this exciting new program.
Contact Jill R. Bielema at [email protected] or (616) 282-7476 if you are interested in supporting the program or would like more information.
Banners and ribbons, trophies and bronzes, pristine white and a beauti-ful crown – all directly associated with the role of National Hereford Queen. But that role also carries many more challenges and responsibilities. From the travel and interaction with other Hereford enthusiasts to the smiles on young exhibitors’ faces – all responsibilities and opportunities syn-onymous with the role of National Hereford Queen- have resulted in memories I will cherish forever. Excited and overwhelmed are understatements to how I felt this time last year. To receive the honor to represent the breed that helped make me who I am today, is something that I will always hold very dear and true to my heart. Many said the year would be gone before I knew it, little did I know it was gone in a blink of an eye. Sharing the excite-ment of the winners, becoming a role model for young ladies and witnessing the pride on parents’ faces were all priceless moments that surpassed all my expectations. My reign as Queen allowed me to travel more than 20,000 miles last year. I was honored to have presided over all six major Hereford shows – Louisville (NAILE), Reno, Denver, Fort Worth, Harrisburg and Kansas City as well as the National Junior Her-eford Show in Kansas City this past summer. I witnessed, first-hand, record setting events as well as record selling animals in our beloved breed. Attending the shows was an incredible experience but even more enjoyable was attending individual breed-ers’ production sales. I was truly honored to be invited to attend sales across the United States. I have given countless interviews, visited with hundreds of people and cherish every minute I had in the pristine white and crown. I learned how much “behind the scenes” work goes into producing these incredible events. The American Hereford Association has a staff that is second to none, fun to work with and they were always willing to lend a helping hand. The members of the National Hereford Women, the sponsor for the National Hereford Queen, were always willing to help out in any way they could. The directors that make up the National Junior Hereford Board were absolutely awe-some to work with – always there, always willing to assist and very supportive. It is an honor as well as a very humbling experience to be surrounded by so many who believe so strongly in our breed at every membership level.
Cherished Memories
Whitney Andras2012-2013 National Hereford Queen
The number of individuals and breeders who helped me – both in and out of the arena- is too long to even try to list – “it took a village.” But I send out a huge, heartfelt “Thank You” to each and every one of you. Every Hereford activity I attended was an amazing experience. I especially want to thank the Okla-homa Hereford breeders for choosing me as their Oklahoma Hereford Queen and for their continued support as the National Hereford Queen. The role of National Hereford Queen is more than handing out awards and standing at the backdrop with the winners. It’s a privilege and an honor to promote our breed and our indus-try. The Hereford breed carries strong traditions and is backed by many multi-generation families, including my own. I was excited to crown the new 2014 National Hereford Queen in Kansas City this past month. I know the crown and title are in very capable hands with Brooke Jensen, Courtland, KS, now representing our breed. Hereford blood also runs deep in her veins for three generations – dating back to Kin-naber Cattle Co. in Canada. I wish her the very best and hope she enjoys the incredible experience as much as I.
To share a quote – “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength, and nothing in this world, worth having, comes easy.” Spending the year as the ambassador of the breed I love was not without its challenges but it’s even more challenging to say farewell to an honor I proudly held. My future will always include involvement with the Hereford breed. It’s a wonderful organization, featuring wonderful people that I am proud to call my Hereford family. Thank you for the opportunity to serve You!
Brooke Jensen Named 2013-2014 National Hereford Queen
Brooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan., was crowned the 2013-14 National Hereford Queen during the 2013 American Royal National Hereford Show in Kansas City Nov. 3. Born into the Hereford breed, Brooke has her work cut out for her as she begins her year long journey as an agriculture advocate, the face of the Hereford breed and a role model for countless young Hereford women. First runner-up honors went to Amy Green, Munfordville, Ky.; Katie Burns, Coulterville, Ill., was named second runner-up and Miss Congeniality. Brooke began showing cattle at a young age and exhibited her first animal at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Indianapolis, Ind., in 2003, when she was 7 years old. Since then, Brooke has accomplished numerous achievements both in the ring and through other National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA)
activities such as the Hereford Bowl and contests including extemporaneous speaking, team fitting, team marketing and photography. With her poise and determina-tion, she is a fierce competitor in the national showmanship contest each year. Through the years, she has been named champion peewee, reserve junior and reserve intermediate showman. In the Kansas Junior Hereford Association (KJHA) she has served as a director for two years and as the 2013 Kansas Hereford Queen. “Herefords are a huge part of my life,” Brooke says. “It’s an incredible experience being actively involved in an industry with the most amazing, hardworking people in the world.” As queen, Brooke has a busy year ahead of her as she travels the nation representing her breed. “Becoming queen is my way to contribute back to the breed for all the amazing opportunities and life
lessons the American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association and Kansas Junior Hereford Association have taught me,” Brooke says. “ After graduating from high school in May 2014, Brooke plans to attend Kansas State University to pursue a dual major in agricultural business and food science. Ultimately, Brooke would like to be employed in a field related to food science where she hopes to promote the beef industry. Even in the future, Brooke plans to stay true to her Hereford roots by continuing to build her herd of purebred Hereford cattle and remaining active in the showring. “The Hereford industry is huge right now, and I am so happy to be a part of it,” Brooke says. “‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ is the only way to describe what this means to me. I’m honored to represent the breed that built me.”
American Hereford Association
Ways and Means UpdateWays and Means committee
continues to receive emails, phone calls and requests for our limited edition print collection. The first three prints: Setting Precedence, Secrets and Majestic have all proven to be popular with Hereford breeders.
The fourth and final art commission from Amanda Raithel in this particular NHW EXCLUSIVE collection is titled, “Reflections”.The NHW owes Becky Harrell of Harrell Herefords a big thank you again this year for the inspiration.Now for a bit of a twist on this particular art work, this piece will be in black and white. The details
Raithel accomplishments with her technique is nothing short of amazing. The original piece will be auctioned off at the Cowtown Select Sale in Fort Worth, Texas.Watch our Facebook page as we will post progress on the art work.
All three prints are available prints are available for Christmas gifts. Contact Denise Billman (330) 204-5865 by December 15, 2013 for $75.00 each.
We can’t tell you how much we have appreciate your support in the past and hope it continues in the future. Brooke Jensen was crowned the 2013-14
National Hereford Queen at the American Royal.
Rejuvenate Your State Hereford Women Program Various states
have recently shown interest in reactivating a closed Hereford Women’s organization or in initiating a new state women’s program. The National Hereford Women (NHW) board is thrilled at the interest and is creating a helpful packet of information along with the board member contacts to help you launch your state’s program. If you are interested in starting a state group or have questions about such a venture, please contact Susan Hayhurst at (812) 201-9703 or [email protected]. Below is information on the various different states that currently have state women’s program as published in the 2013 American Hereford Association (AHA) Handbook. Arkansas Hereford WomenVice president: Crystal Lambert, HamptonSecretary/Treasur-er: Kelly Ezell, 2676 MC 5008, St. Joe, AR 72675, 870-427-8442, [email protected] HEREFORD WOMEN
President: Linda Sidwell, CarrSecretary: Marlene Sidwell, 13172 C.R. 110, Carr, CO 80612, 970-897-2324, [email protected]: Cheri Gies, EatonDirectors: Julie Dillon, Gill, and Barbara Ernst, WindsorGEORGIA POLL-ETTESPresident: Angie McGin-nis, DanielsvilleVice president: Charlene Robert, DouglasSecretary/Treasurer: Diann Strickland, P.O. Box 128, Mershon, GA 31551, 912-647-5439 or 912-288-0024, [email protected]: Sarah Porter Anderson, Jesup; Debra Giddens, Millwood; Cindy Wilson, Heflin, Ala.; Renee Brog-don, Irwinton; Jennifer Gillooly, Wadley; and Ann Patton, DanielsvilleILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Tracie Sayre, ArenzvilleVice president: Annette Crane, LaSalleSecretary: Dara En-twistle, 326 State Rt. 10, New Holland, IL 62671,217-737-7581, [email protected]: Lisa Eden-burn, PenfieldINDIANA HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Heather Fulk, LowellVice president: Marijane Miller, ThorntownSecretary: Kristie McFatridge, 7477 E. 825 N, Otterbein, IN 47970,765-385-1546, [email protected]: Betsy Beck, BainbridgeKANSAS HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Kathy Geffert, HavenVice president: Carol Nichols, AltonSecretary: Mary Gran-zow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, [email protected]: Jane Deewall, ColdwaterHistorian: Kelly Dee-wall-Shupe, Ashland
Directors: Amy Bradley, Lawrence; Sharon Brein-er, Manhattan; Kayanne Meitler, Lucas; Mary Towns, Palco; Vickie Bishop Kern, Wamego; and Santana Towns, PalcoLOUISIANA POLL-ETTESPresident: Cindy Lester, CovingtonVice president: Jamie Mumphrey-Crawford, MontereySecretary/Treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-986-1000, [email protected] POLL-ETTESPresident/Treasurer: Vicky Lemmon, ManchesterVice president: Bobbye Schmidt, TaneytownSecretary: Thelma Mills, 11339C Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-304-0612, [email protected] HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Trish Steele, MidlandVice president: Carrie George, NilesSecretary: Alice Barkow, 23150 16th Ave., Conk-lin, MI 49403, 616-581-0333, [email protected] Treasurer: Nancy Keilty, CedarDirectors: Karen Ste-ketee, Caledonia; Jami Goble, Alto; Michelle Fischer, Alto; Janet Culey, Lakeview; Tammy Klink-Frankovich, Rapid River; Kelly Longcore, Cedar Springs; and Jessi-ca Harfst, Battle CreekMISSOURI POLL-ETTESPresident: Kathryn Fuller, WestonVice president: Barb Steiner, Union StarSecretary/Treasurer: April Miller, 10713 Wildflower Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086, 816-246-1649 or 816-305-7490, [email protected]: Teresa Vest, Pilot GroveHEREFORD WOMEN OF NEBRASKAPresident: Jill McMa-hon, AyrVice president: Vawn Hula, CrestonSecretary: Trudy Nolles, 86732 454th Ave.,
Bassett, NE 68714, 402-244-5473, [email protected]: Marsha Huwaldt, RandolphDirectors: Linda Lewis, Burwell; Maureen Mo-eller, Grand Island; Kay Morgan, Burwell; Kelsie Musil, Wilbur; Marla Musil, Wilbur; Karla Person, Hordville; and Sarah Person, HordvilleNEW ENGLAND HERE-FORD WOMENContact person: Jackie Shutsky, 1348 Rt. 163, Oakdale, CT 06370, 860-367-9122, [email protected] CAROLINA POLL-ETTESPresident: Linda Davis, LexingtonVice president: Beth Blinson, Buies CreekSecretary: Nancy Shanks, 2705 N. #67, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-328-5112 or 828-381-1341, [email protected]: Peggy Blin-son, LenoirQueen chairman: Brit-tany Lookabill-James, LexingtonDirectors: Mary Faye Mericka, Browns Summit; Kona Reid, Granite Falls; and Tammy Ward, Provi-denceOHIO HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Lois Picklesi-mer, PleasantvilleVice president: Liz Core, RushsylvaniaSecretary/Treasurer: Janet Earl, 7552 Lisbon Rd., Lisbon, OH 44432, 330-831-3745, [email protected]: Mary Mollen-kopf, E. Palestine; Sandy Nolan, Johnston; Angie Ostgaard, Newark; Erika Evoniuk, Huber Heights; Kelly Kellish, Newcom-erstown; Kim Steiner, Mason; Stacy Pennell, Navarre; and Marsha Farno, EatonHEREFORD WOMEN OF OKLAHOMAPresident: Rindy Bacon, AdaVice president: Leslie Hufnagle, LutherSecretary: Nancy Buck-minster, 13914 W. Fox Dr., Lahoma, OK 73754, 580-796-2554, [email protected]
Treasurer: Jane Durham, StillwaterDirectors: Catie Sims, Edmond; Ruth Sims, Elgin; Jennifer Hayes, Ada; Mary Lu Oakes, Taloga; Suzy Langford, Okmulgee; Deb Andras, Checotah; Shellie Collins, Chat-tanooga; and Roxane Gebhart, ClaremoreOREGON HEREFORD WOMENChairperson: Loreen Haight, SheridanVice chairperson: Linda Sims, AlbanySecretary: Becky Gosselin, 13067 N.W. Main St., Banks, OR 97106; 503-324-1848, [email protected]: Pat Gosselin, HillsboroDirectors: Teresa Barber, Jefferson; Dawn Alex-ander, Redmond; Carol Allison, Boardman; Sondra Peccia, Albany; Sharlotte Brant, Bend; Mary Han-sen, Eugene; Therese Misner, Crabtree; and Kim Herinckx, LafayetteTENNESSEE HEREFORD AUXILIARYSecretary/Treasurer: Kay Coley, 1100 Corum Hill Rd., Castalian Springs, TN 37031, 615-451-2567 or 615-804-7843, [email protected] POLL-ETTESPresident: Lauren An-derson Trail, ManchesterVice president: Lauren Martin White, DyerSecretary/Treasurer: Rhonda Walker, P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357, 931-635-2181, [email protected] HEREFORD AUXILIARYPresident: Brie Whitehead Perks, Ft. WorthFirst vice president: Shelby Jackson, RangerSecond vice president: Ilissa Nolan, AustinSecretary/Treasurer: Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 CR 401, Grand-view, TX 76050, 817-271-4050, [email protected]/Historian: Colleen Chaffin, MorganWays and Means: Terri Barber, Austin; Cheryl Harris Moore,
Hamilton; and Susan Turner, RochesterDirectors: Diane Kettler, Washington; Lesia Schnitker, Turkey; Cindy Rogers, Hamilton; Karen Smith, Gatesville; Candace Chastain, Arlington; Amy Schatte Weston, Azle; Carol Whitehead, San Angelo; Lisa Echols, Breckenridge; Diane Johnson, Ft. Worth; Alise Nolan, Gilmer; Ronda Stewart Sterling CityTEXAS POLL-ETTESPresident: Brooke Booth, WhitneyVice president: Precious Beaver, Ft. WorthSecretary: Sherri McCall, P.O. Box 754, Emory, TX 75440, 903-268-9695, [email protected]: Lynn Sumner, AxtellDirectors: Bobbette Butler, Frost; Heather Larson, DeSoto; Nancy Marks, Grandview; Rene Word, Scurry; Diane Kettler, Washington; Rebecca Graves, Bowie; Belinda Bajer, Elm Mott; and Angela Radde, AxtellWASHINGTON STATE POLL-ETTESPresident: Durelle Sulli-van, ChehalisVice president: Geina Studeman, ChehalisSecretary/Treasurer: Pat Peterson, 15111 Old Hwy. 99 S.E., Tenino, WA 98589, 360-264-4050, [email protected]: Ellen Hinderlie, OakvilleWISCONSIN HEREFORD WOMENPresident: Diana Wiech-ert, CedarburgVice president: Laura Matthezws, Clear LakeSecretary: Jeanine Radel, E6067 Hwy. WC, Spring Green, WI 53588, 608-588-7390, [email protected]: Margaret Langness, New RichmondDirectors: Beth Wissner, Mukwonago, and Ruth Espenscheid, Argle
National Hereford Women Board Seeks Northwest Representative The National Hereford Women
(NHW) Board of Directors are announcing an open four-year term, board position for the Northwest region. The Northwest region consists of Washington, Ore-gon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
The NHW board will take nominations for candidates from the listed states from 45 days from this posting date. Per the NHW bylaws if no qualified nominations are received from within the Northwest area then the NHW board may choose a director from any other area as long as that area would then not have more than four representatives on the board.
A director must be an active owner/breeder or representative of an active owner/breeder of registered Hereford cattle with registration activity dating from the calendar year immediately preceding her election to the board and continuing throughout her term as a board member. A nominee to the board of directors shall have indicated her willingness to serve a four (4) year term of office.
Any director who is absent from two (2) consecutive NHW meetings or events listed below may be replaced at the discretion of the board of directors as provided bylaws.
(1) Annual Year-Ending Board Meeting/Annual Year-Opening Board Meeting (2) Annual Membership Meeting (3) Semi-Annual Board Meeting - JNHE or teleconference (4) Semi-Annual Membership Meeting - JNHE (5) JNHE sponsored contests or events (at least one (1) day in addition to Semi-Annual Membership (Meeting)
Directors must be members of the association. Directors, whose dues are not paid by the last Sunday of Junior Nationals, are not considered paid in a timely manner for that year and are not eligible for nomination or elections. For a nominee to qualify dues must have been received by NHW treasurer by July 21, 2013.
Our bylaws can always be reviewed on our webpage, listed under membership. If you have any questions we invite you to contact our nominating committee chairman, Alise Nolan, [email protected] or (903) 797-6131 or (903) 841-2726.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday January 7, 2014.
Qualification for Position
Maddee Moore 757 S.W. 28th StreetPendleton, OR 97801
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