A HUGE thank you goes
out to all consignors, buyers, The Cattle Connection, supporters
and sponsors for making the 13th Badger Invitational, held on
March 10, a great success!
This was a record setting
day. A new high average of $3657 was attained for a total of
$176,400 on 47 live lots and animals went to 10 states. High
seller was Lot #2, a Dundee November calf from Milan Eleven
then the one and only Broker Elegance. She was consigned by
Budjon Farms and Joel Keitzman and commanded a bid of $6,700
from Siemers Holsteins in Cleveland, Wisconsin.
13th
Badger Invitational Sale Chairmen
General
– Lea McCullough
Cattle Selections – Mitch Amundson
Cattle Selections – Linda Behling
Cattle Selections – Tony Brey
Cattle Selections – Alane Uhe
Cattle Care – Ashley Yager
Cattle Care – Clayton Wohlk
Cattle Care – Lindsey Worden
Advertising – Kelsi Hendrickson
Catalog/Semen Sales – Haley Mell
Special Events – Kara Kasten
Concessions/Food – Sarah Galdi
Roles and Responsibilities:
General:
Oversees the other chairs and all aspects of the sale. Acts
as the public relations communicator for the event.
Cattle Selections: Four individuals are responsible
for selecting the animals for the sale from farms. Also responsible
for contracting the animals selected.
Cattle Care: Responsible for getting all supplies
needed to house and tie animals as well as action ring and set
up at the sale location. Also responsible for getting all feed
and necessary equipment and supplies to clean and feed the animals
wile on the grounds. This chair coordinates night-line, fitting
and washing schedules.
Advertising: Orders the sale wear and advertises
the event in newspapers, publications and magazines. This chair
works closely with the sale manager. (Computer knowledge helpful)
Catalog/Semen Sales: Designs the layout for
the catalog, organizing all the cattle information. Works closely
with the printer of the catalog and organizes the semen sale
and receives the semen donations.
Special Events: Organizes the judging contest
by getting the contestants, animals and officials for the contest.
Concessions/Decorations: Organizes the food,
decorations and sponsor signs for the sale.
From
the Very First Sale to Tomorrow's...Badger Invitationals Have
Been a Success!
From the 8th
Badger Invitational Sale Catalog:
"Nearly 14 years ago, a group of Madison students wanted
to try something different. With the registered cattle business
flourishing, the students put together a sale of outstanding
Holsteins and in the process acquired invaluable merchandise.
Thus, the Badger Invitational Sale series was born."
"More than a decade
later, the sale continues to sustain our judging and scholarship
programs. The excitement and support of both alumni and students
remains strong."
-Carey Osofsky, General Chairperson, 1997
1st
Badger Invitational
Year: 1983, Arlington, WI
Lots: 51
Average: $2,741.00
High Seller: $10,500.00
Consigner:
Buyer: Ray McEnroe, Millerton, NY
2nd
Badger Invitational:
3rd
Badger Invitational
Year: 1987, Arlington, WI
Lots: 60
Average: $2,242.79
High Seller: $4,000.00, Crescent-Beauty Valiant Leann
Consigner: Roy & Rodney Hetts, Fort Atkinson, WI
Buyer: Sunshine Genetics, Whitewater, WI
4th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1989, Arlington, WI
Lots: 56
Average: $2,284.38
High Seller: $6,600.000, Lost-Elm Cleitus Ginger-ET
Consigner: Jerry Luttropp, Berlin, WI
Buyer: Kevin Jorgenson & Jerry Luttropp, Pine River, WI
5th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1991, Arlington, WI
Lots: 65
Average: $1,980.38
High Seller: $5,200.00, Enchanted-Oaks Mickie-ET
Consigner: Robert F. Rowe, Middleton, WI
Buyer: ABS
6th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1993
Lots: 56
Average: $2,083.04
High Seller:$5,400.00, MS Cleitus Jobo Natzke-ET
Consigner: Robert Trampf, Berlin, WI
Buyer: Larsen Acres, Evansville, WI
7th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1995, Arlington, WI
Lots: 62
Average: $1,936.29
High Seller: $3,200.00, Jauquet Mountain Money-ET
Consigner: Jauquet Farms, Luxemburg, WI
Buyer: Daniel Coulthard, Cuba City, WI
High Seller: $3,200.00, Fer-LI Jed Blake
Consigner: Tim & Lisa Ferry, Kaukauna, WI
Buyer: Brett Dettmann, Johnson Creek, WI
8th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1997, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 47
Average: $1,837.23
High Seller: $4,000.00, Golden-Oaks Serinity-Red-ET
Consigner: Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL
Buyer: Tom Lyon Jr., Westfield, WI
9th
Badger Invitational
Year: 1999, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 50
Average: $2,119.00
High Seller: $10,000.00, Kellwood Broker Amber EX-93
Consigner: Mohrfield Holsteins, Pleasant Plain, OH
Buyer: Peter R. Heffering, Port Perry, ON Canada
10th
Badger Invitational
Year: 2001, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 54
Average: $2,263.88
High Seller: $5,200.00, Wilcoxview-SA Jolt Emily-ET
Consigner: Wilcox Farms & Schorno Agri-Business, Roy, WA
Buyer: Wendy & Galen Zens, Willard, NM
11th
Badger Invitational
Year: 2003, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 50
Average: $2,595.80
High Seller: $10,100.00, Carrousel Sky Manessa-ET
Consigner: Carrousel Farms, Orangeville, IL
Buyer: Jeff Campbell, Limestone, TN
1st BDC Hall of Fame Inductee: Merle Howard
12th
Badger Invitational
Year: 2005, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 53
Average: $3,292.00
High Seller: $8,900, 1st Choice, Pursuit September Storm*RC
x Regancrest Starbuck Denyse
Consigner: Carrousel Farms, Orangeville, IL
Buyer: Adam Morris, Amery, WI
2nd BDC Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Lee Allenstein
13th
Badger Invitational
Year: 2007, UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Lots: 49 (47 live, 2 embryo packages)
Average: $3,3657.45
High Seller: $6,700, Budjon-JK Dundee Enya-ET, 11/06 Dundee
calf from Milan Eleven then Broker Elegance
Consigner: Budjon Farm and Joel Keitzman, Lomira, WI
Buyer: Siemers Holsteins, Cleveland, WI,
3rd BDC Hall of Fame Inductee: Marlow Nelson
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