OCA 2012 Scholarship
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A Message from our President – Angela DeRolph 
New Years is rapidly approaching. As I look back over the
past two years as I served as the OCW President I realize I have so much to be thankful for. I
am especially thankful that I have had the opportunity to serve as the President for an
organization made up of strong leaders, loving families, and people who are passionate about
the Beef Industry. Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work with a great
officer team and many wonderful OCW and OCA members as we strived to promote our Industry and worked to better
serve our members.
When I took over as President in 2010 I worked with my fellow OCW officers to complete a Continuous Quality
Improvement Project which enabled us to identify and prioritize our goals for the next two years. Throughout the two
years we worked diligently with our members to achieve our goals. We increased CattleWomen participation by recruiting
new members, emailing our membership to encourage them to attend upcoming activities, by sending out mailings, by
starting a Facebook page for our county beef queens and princesses, and providing new opportunities for involvement such
as the Chili Beef Cook-off. Also this year we organized an OCW outing and meeting on June 25th. The day began with a
county beef queen/princess beef promotions training which included a cooking demonstration by Andy Johnson. Ohio
CattleWomen members then enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Plaza Inn Restaurant and listened to Andy Johnson as he
shared ideas on how we can work with OCA to help promote the beef industry. Following his presentation OCW held
their 3rd meeting of the year followed by our outing which included shopping the antique and craft shops in Mt. Victory,
visiting Gene Autry Days at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, or visiting Old Order Amish Farms. OCW also set deadlines
for our OCW article submissions. Now articles for the newsletter are due March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and
December 1st and we encourage members to submit articles and pictures by those deadlines. We are currently working to
achieve our last goal which was to revamp our Queen of Beef Program and we are asking for your input to help us achieve
our goal.
Last year at our January OCW meeting we reached out to our members and current county beef queens to get their
perspectives on the Ohio Queen of Beef Contest. The overwhelming response was that they were very much in favor of
the Queen Program and would like to see more opportunities for involvement. The OCW officers then began discussing
restructuring the Queen Program to include a Queen/Princess Court which would give more youth opportunities for
involvement. However, after Ohio hosted the National Beef Ambassador Program the question was raised as to whether
we should continue with a Queen Program or turn our focus to an Ambassador Program in Ohio.
The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association has recently formed a committee to research what other States are doing in
terms of an Ambassador Program as well as what is being done at the national level. However, we would like your input
on this topic. If you would like to join our committee or provide input please email me,
angela_derolph_ocw@hotmail.com. I plan to present information about both programs during our January OCW meeting
and then have the membership vote as to whether we proceed with a restructured Queen Program or develop an
Ambassador Program in 2013.
I encourage you to attend our meeting on Saturday January 28th at 2:30pm held at the Columbus Marriott
Northwest in Dublin. During the meeting we will discuss our current activities, make plans for 2012, present awards, and
install the 2012-2014 OCW officer team. This is also your opportunity to make your voice heard as we vote on the future
of our Queen or Ambassador Program which ultimately impacts the future for our youth! Lastly, you will also have the
opportunity to support our annual Quilt for Hunger Community Fundraiser. We will continue to sell raffle tickets until the
start of the banquet for a chance to win a beautiful quilt with all proceeds being used to purchase canned beef to feed the
hungry in District 10.
After the OCW meeting be sure to attend the OCA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. During the banquet the Ohio
CattleWomen will award up to five $1,000 college scholarships, announce the 2012 Ohio Beef Queen and Runners-up, and
will reveal the winners of the 2011 Quilt for Hunger Raffle. So if you haven’t made plans to attend please do so now.
Also don’t forget to renew your OCW membership. Dues are only $5.00 a year. Also you are invited to come early and
watch the County Beef Queens compete for Ohio Queen of Beef title. The contest starts at 9:15am.
Like so many of you I have so much to be thankful for this holiday season and it’s been truly an honor and pleasure
serving as your President over the past two years. I look forward to seeing many of you in January. Until then have a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
To read or learn more about OCW activities, view the December Newsletter here!
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A Good-Bye and a Thank You
Updates from Kaitlyn Hinds, 2011 Ohio Beef Queen
 As a current senior in high school, my classmates and I are slowly reflecting on some of our ‘lasts’ together. Our last first day of school, a final football game
with its traditions, one last homecoming dance, and the examples keep rising.
While we are excited for our futures, we are all trying to soak in these last few
moments together in our position.
I say good-bye from one of my roles earlier than to my fellow graduates in May. This is my last
entry for this newsletter as my reign as Ohio Beef Queen. Nonetheless, I still have a little over a month
left in my reign, and I plan to fulfill all of my time to the end. I wrapped up my county fair season with
more visits to the county fairs in Van Wert, Tuscarawas, and Fairfield counties. The final three wrapped
up a fantastic fair season. I met so many people from across this state thanks to these fairs. They were a
highlight of my reign.
Prior to October, I knew very little about the National Beef Ambassador’s Program. But on
October first, I assisted at the event that would select the 2012 National Beef Ambassadors. I was very
impressed with the entire day! The program is sponsored by the National CattleWomen’s Association and
occurred this year in Wooster, Ohio at OSU-ATI. Once selected, the ambassadors travel around the
United States representing and promoting the beef industry at events. The entire contest ran very
smoothly and was a very exciting day. I met youth from across the United States who share my same
passion for the beef industry. This event reminded me of the strength of our industry.
The first weekend of November presented the 2011 Fall County Beef Queens Training Seminar.
The day offered information to the county queens about the application and requirements for the 2012
Ohio Beef Queen Contest. Participants from multiple counties gathered at the Ohio Cattlemen’s
Association office in Marysville, Ohio for the seminar. Participants who would like to view photos taken
that day can check out my blog at http://ohiobeefqueen.wordpress.com/. Photos from the event will be
uploaded no later than the 19th of December.
Finally, the 2011-2012 BEST Show Season will conclude my reign. I will be out to as many of the
show weekends as I am able and wish all participants the best of luck in the show ring this season!
I am truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to serve this reign. There is no way to name
everyone who helped me over this year, but I must sincerely thank the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association
for sponsoring this position. THANK YOU to all of the officers who were always available to answer and
assist with my question. Of course thank you to Emily and Michelle for guiding me throughout my year.
Finally, good luck to all of the county queens with your applications and the 2012 Ohio Queen of Beef
Contest! I encourage every one of you to apply! My year has been filled with events I will forever reflect
on and cherish.
So, like I will have to say in May multiple times, good-bye and thank you! I hope to see you all in
January at the Ohio CattleWomen’s Annual Meeting!
~Kaitlyn
Half Way Point - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Kaitlyn Hinds, 2011 Ohio Queen of Beef
The Changing of Seasons - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Kaitlyn Hinds, 2011 Ohio Queen of Beef
Beef- The Story of My Life - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Kaitlyn Hinds, 2011 Ohio Queen of Beef
Wearing the Boots - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Kaitlyn Hinds, 2010 Tuscarawas County Beef Queen
Put a Little ZIP in Your Step With Beef - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Jordan Bonham, Fayette County Beef Queen
What do you call a cow that just had a calf? De-Calfinated!
Article Submitted by Erica Clouse, 2011 Guernsey County Beef Queen
 It is spring in Southeast Ohio and the fields are blessed with baby calves romping and playing. I am enjoying my two calves, Buggy and Bowser, who are so sweet and fun to work with as we prepare for the Guernsey County Fair this September. I feel humbled to have been given this opportunity, as I help them develop and grow by ensuring they receive the best care possible. I believe that is what agriculture is all about: being responsible for the care of the land, the animals and the people we support!
Today’s beef is proof that we take that responsibility seriously! You know the only thing constant is change, and the beef cattle industry is ever evolving to ensure today’s beef meets the needs of our consumers, while still giving us great flavor! With the recent celebration of Earth Day, it is vital that everyone realize that the land is a farmer’s livelihood and legacy, and we take that very serious. Today, farmers “go green" in many ways, such as using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, conducting soil tests, utilizing bio-fuels and recycling corn stalk bales into cattle bedding. America's beef industry is stepping up to make a difference by protecting our environment, with a recent study showing beef farmers are using 30% less land, 14% less water, 9% less fossil fuels and producing 18% less carbon emissions compared to 30 years ago, while at the same time producing 13% more beef for you and I to enjoy. Thank you beef industry, for recognizing future generations depend on a healthy earth and a healthy protein source!
May is National Beef Month, and it will keep me busy attending the state beef queen training, the Animal Agriculture 101 training, presenting at Back to the Farm Day and graduating high school! But I would love to participate in other local events where I might speak or set up my beef display, so contact me at Erica@operationsantapaws.com or become a fan of my Facebook page Guernsey County Beef Queen and remember, Beef: It’s What’s For Dinner!
2011 National Beef Cook-Off Deadline Looms - Click to Read
Article Submitted by Erica Clouse, 2011 Guernsey County Beef Queen
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