Schedule of Events

2012
February 14 10:00 am	Curling Bonspiel	Steinbach
April 4	MB Spring Show	La Broquerie
April 14 7:30 pm All Welcome	Awards Banquet	Giroux Hall
July	Picnic

Eastern Club Yearly Report

Annual General Meeting Our 2010 AGM was held on Wednesday, November 23 at Labass Holsteins in La Broquerie. Sheldon Froese gave a brief update on National Convention plans. Art Peters gave an informative, humorous and thought provoking look back over his years with the club and Holstein Canada. Martin Leyenhorst gave us a short address on behalf of the branch, as well as a report on the acceptance of genomics in the US, following his attendance at the Holstein USA national convention.

Dairy Seminar (Jan. 12 & 13) This year the main focus was succession planning with Betty Green, Terry Betker, and a four member producer panel giving many useful hints to help steer us towards a successful transfer.  Entertainment was provided by Dr. Ed Doornenbal with his humorous but informative presentation of animal treatments from the past. Fast forwarding back to the present, Katy Proudfoot  did an excellent job of communicating the research being done at UBC. Her main focus was transition cow behaviour and management.

Spring Show We had good numbers at the spring show, but there was a slight decrease as a few major exhibitors came with a reduced string this year.  We have to be intentional about communicating to the next generation the value of local shows. Our Judge, Garry Jebson, did an excellent job. A special thank you this year to our junior judge Don Penner who stepped in at the last minute after unforeseen circumstances kept our original judge away. As always, Don was excellent in involving and coaching the junior showmen.

Provincial Judging Clinic The judging clinic was held during the show, with much help from Jeff Donohoe. There were a few communication gaps between the branch and our club in planning the clinic. A template or SOP from the branch could be helpful. Many thanks to Gord Ell for serving as our official judge.

Golf Tournament We held our annual golf tournament on July 6th at La Verendrye Golf Course in La Broquerie. Due to perfect haying conditions, our numbers were down this year. This event continues to be well supported by our ag business sector, for which we are very thankful.

Club Picnic We held our picnic on July 31st at Chad & Michelle Andres’ Twinpark Holsteins farm, which features a brand new barn. We enjoyed a great turnout with perfect weather. Thanks to Chad and Michelle for hosting us.

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