STUDENT AFFILIATE DIVISION A R T I C U L A R

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

The 1982 to 1983 school year was a busy year for the Los Lecheros Dairy Club at Califor- nia Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo. The club started the year off early when the judging team members began practicing in September for the Eastern States Exposition and Eastern and Central National Judging Contests. The teams did well at these contests; they placed fourth at the Eastern National, and at Central National, they were the first team in Holsteins, third in Jerseys, eighth overall, and Joey Fernandes was the high individual in the contest.

The first week in October was a time for old and new members to get reaquainted at the year's first dairy club meeting and Pizza Feed as well as at the Annual Fall Barbecue. A judging team was sent to the Western National Contest in Fresno and to the Pacific Inter- national Livestock Exposition in Portland. In both contests, Cal Poly had the high team as well as the high individual in the contest. The month ended with a Halloween meeting with a pumpkin carving, pie baking contests, and costume contest.

In November the dairy club hosted a Junior College Judging Contest. This contest attracts colleges from the western states. The club also participated in a Farm City Day, putting on cow milking and calf feeding presentations. The two teams entered in Farm Olympics placed first and second overall. Bill Lupo from the Holstein Association gave a talk on linear classification at the November meeting.

The fall quarter ended with a Christmas parade and a potluck dinner. In the parade club members lead Jersey cows dressed as reindeer through the streets of San Luis Obispo. The potluck was a time for members to show off their acting talents and present some skits and sing Christmas songs.

Winter quarter began with a club meeting in January and a Pizza Feed afterward. During January, the 60 members went to the Melo- drama, a vaudeville comedy show. A ski trip for about 25 members was also held during the month. A number of members attended the

California State Holstein Convention in Santa Rosa.

February is probably the busiest month for the Dairy Club. During the month our repre- sentative for the Poly Royal Queen Contest participated in the Poly Royal Queen Pageant. Field trips were taken to the Tulare Farm Equipment Show and to purebred and com- mercial dairies across the state. The last week in February has been designated as "Dairy Week". During this week, the Club sets up displays and presents slide shows to various groups across campus. The state and local Dairy Princess also participated. The Dean's Handmilking Contest was held to give the deans of the various schools a chance to show off their talents. A group of club members also took a calf and cow around to various elementary schools to tell the story of milk. The Annual Milk Carton Boat Race was held on February 26. Over 20 clubs participated in the competition. The week concluded with the Los Lecheros Dairy Club Banquet. During the banquet, the club pre- sented scholarships, named the outstanding seniors, recognized its dairy judges, and hon- ored two people who have been helpful to the club over the years.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

The University of Illinois Dairy Science Club started the year at The Pennsylvania State University with the national meeting of the ADSA Student Affiliate Division in June. Eight members attended the conference, two mem- bers competed in the paper contest, and one member was elected to national office.

The big event for the summer was participa- tion in the Illinois State Fair. The club showed 20 cattle, representing 5 breeds, from the uni- versity herd. Several club members had their first chance to show dairy cattle, which did well in the ring. The club also sponsored a "milk-a- cow" booth. Fairgoers were given the oppor- tunity to milk a cow by hand. Two members manned the booth to assist in milking and to answer the many questions asked. The activity was extremely successful and popular, as more than 5000 people tried their hands at milking

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during the 10 days of the Fair. Although the project was conceived for promotion, it also proved to be a very good moneymaker. The booth received considerable recognition by the press; for instance, Orion Samuelson did his WGN-radio show at our booth and Paul Harvey reported on it. This event required many hours of hard work from many members, but it was all worthwhile and the highlight of the year.

The school year started with the Fall Call- Out. The Dairy Science faculty provided a catered dinner to student members and po- tential members and then soundly defeated them in a volleyball game. This annual activity is enjoyed by all and creates good rapport between the faculty and students.

In October, the club cosponsored the Little International, a livestock showmanship contest open to all university students. Approximate ly 40 dairy cattle and five other species of live- stock were shown.

The annual cheese sale was held in Novem- ber as a promotional and fund-raising activity. This year the club did well in sales. The money from this event goes for supporting the banquet and a newspaper sent to the farmers in the state.

The December meeting was held in the Stock Pavilion so that a revenge game of volleyball could be played against the faculty folUowing the meeting. The results were no bet ter than at the Fall Call-Out! Officers were elected at the meeting and the club purchased pizzas to treat the faculty.

The speech contest was held at the February meeting. Curtis Newport took first place with his speech "The Dairyman's 4 Let ter Word, Mastitis". Mark McGuire placed second with his speech on feeding fats to high producing dairy COWS.

The club sent 11 members to the Second Annual Midwest ADSA-SAD Conference at Iowa State University. Club member Mark McGuire stepped down as President of the Midwest Region and Dan Schumacher was elected Vice President.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Iowa State Dairy Science Club had a very busy year. The club has numerous activi- ties throughout the year to promote it, the

dairy industry, and Iowa State University. These activities are for both fund raising and promotion and make the club one of the most active on campus.

Starting in early September, the club holds the annual 4-H and F F A Judging Contest. This contest gives dairy teams throughout Iowa a chance to place dairy cattle from all six dairy breeds, which they normally may not be able to see. Approximate ly 30 teams participate in the contest. Because this is our first activity of the new school year, freshmen members of the Dairy Science Club lead the cattle.

Two weeks after the judging contest, during Parents Weekend, the Milkmaid Contest is held. Girls, each representing her dorm floor, partici- pate in a number of events to become the year's Milkmaid. This is one of our main fund raising events and provides some inexpensive enter- tainment for students and parents alike.

The next event is the Mock Sale, and it is run by the Dairy Performance Class. I t gives the members of the Club and that class a chance to see what goes into putt ing on a sale. A professional auctioneer is present and goes over how to get ready for a sale and promote it. Stu- dents draw an amount of money as they come in and are able to bid up to that amount on any of the twelve head up for auction. Anyone bidding over the drawn amount is given a small fine.

In early December, the club has its Christ- mas Party at a local pizza parlor. Here students help put together our Christmas cards, which are sent out to parents, faculty, and friends of the Dairy Science Club. The cards contain short summaries of the club's activities over the last year. After the cards were finished, pizza was enjoyed by everyone. Part of the cost was offset by the fines from the Mock Sale held earlier in the year.

After semester break, the club trip is held. The club travels to another state to see what dairy farmers there are doing with their herds. On the final night, members usually try to meet with members of another dairy club.

During this time, the yearbook staff prepares Squirts 'n Kicks. This book gives the year 's report on activities of the Dairy Science Club. Financing is from the sale of advertisements to parents, breeders, and business organizations. The yearbook is distributed to everyone attend-

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ing the banquet and given to prospective majors.

February is one of the busiest months for the club. This year, the Iowa State Dairy Science Club hosted the Midwest Student Affiliate ADSA Meeting. There were 12 dairy clubs represented with 135 students present. This was followed one week later by the Dairy Science Club Banquet. Approximate ly 375 students, parents, faculty, and friends were present. At the banquet the Outstanding Senior and Sophomore, Distinguished Graduate and Honorary Member, the Judging Team, and the Scholarship winners are honored.

In April the Milkman Contest is held in the judging pavilion at the Dairy Farm. The contest is the same as our Milkmaid Contest except for men. They participate in three events to see who will become this year 's Milkman.

Our last event of the academic year is Iowa State 's VEISHEA celebration. The club sets up a display showing what is being done in the dairy industry and at Iowa State. Homemade ice cream, made the preceding week, is sold.

These activities keep the Iowa State Dairy Science Club busy throughout the year and make it one of the most active clubs on cam- pus.

U N I V E R S I T Y OF K E N T U C K Y

This goal of the past year was to promote the dairy club. With that in mind, the club designed its own insignia, printed it on t-shirts, and sold them. In addition, the more athleti- cally-inclined members represented the club in basketball and volleyball tournaments and the artistic members made posters and set up displays at various events. The end-result was an increase in membership as well as increased respect from the more established clubs within University of Kentucky's College of Agricul- ture.

The highlight of the year was the state fair booth sponsored by the American Dairy Association and the dairy club. During August 11 to 21, club members spent long hours preparing and serving various menu items including sandwiches, shakes, and corn-on-the- cob. Despite the intense planning and long hours required, the members agreed that the event was worth the effort. The profit made

supports a planned spring trip to Florida for the club. The club plans to assume more of the responsibilities for the booth next year and eventually to take charge completely.

The summer's activities included attending the national Student Affiliate meeting at The Pennsylvania State University. Four club mem- bers attended. These members listened to presentations, talked with students of other clubs, and brought home new ideas. In return, club members had the oppor tuni ty to demon- strate their talents in the calf suckling, milk chugging, and calf dressing contests.

Six members traveled north to Ohio State University for the spring trip. During their stay, members visited some local farms, Select Sires, and ended their stay by attending the Buckeye Classic. The highlight of the trip occurred when four members purchased the highest selling animal at the sale.

The dairy club promoted dairy products by seUing cheese, including Cheddar and Swiss, at Christmas. Customers and members agreed that the Holiday Cheese Sale should be con- tinued in the future.

One of the club's fund raisers included an "all-you-can-eat" spaghetti lunch held in March. The lunch was a success with more hungry people attending than expected. Other activities included preparing meals for various meetings and banquets such as the Dairy Brunch and Kentucky Dairy Records, Inc.

The past year has indeed been a busy one for the University of Kentucky Dairy Club. Al- though promot ion was labeled as our major goal, the club participated in fund-raising projects, educational events, as well as service projects. The latter included contributing to United Way, donating money to the dairy judging team, and sponsoring speakers at the meetings.

U N I V E R S I T Y OF M INNESOTA

This past fall students at the University of Minnesota once again formed the Gopher Dairy Club. The first open meeting was held in No- vember with adoption of a consti tution the main item of business. During the December meeting the club elected its new officers, who were President Mike Frost, Vice-President Mary Ellen Ingvalson, Recording Secretary Sharlene

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Fingerson, Corresponding Secretary Karen Larsen, Treasurer Jim Way, Historian Christian Schaffer, Ag Board Representative Cheryl Schwanke, and Advisors Les Hansen and Bill Mudge.

During January the Iowa State Dairy Club came to the university for an exchange. A party with dance was held for their entertainment. The February meeting was to form committees to plan upcoming activities. Each member is required to serve on a committee. Recently, about 25 members at tended the regional ADSA meeting in Iowa and gained ideas to put to use in Minnesota. Members also participated successfully in the elections and contests. Doris Mold won the speaking contest, Mary Ellen Ingvalson is the new regional president, Less Hansen was elected regional advisor, and the Minnesota club had the largest showing. Watch this new club become involved!

The Gopher Dairy Club has many activities planned for the future. Each meeting will have a different speaker from the dairy industry. Ideas have been suggested for a cheese sale, a calf raffle, the sale of dairy products at the Minnesota State Fair, exchanges with other dairy clubs, and a membership drive. The conviction in Minnesota is that this Gopher Dairy Club is here to stay!

L O U I S I A N A STATE U N I V E R S I T Y

The 1982 to 1983 year once again proved to be very active for the 38 members of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Dairy Science Club. The year started out with 4 members and one advisor attending the national ADSA Annual Meeting at The Pennsylvania State Uni- versity. David Alaniz was elected President of the Student Affiliate for 1982 to 1983. The club placed second overall in the chapter competi t ion.

The first activity of the fall semester was the initiation barbecue in September. Seven new members were initiated. The next event was special and something not done before. Klein- peter Guernsey Farm, one of the oldest dairy farms in Baton Rouge, went out of business and held a dispersal sale in October. The club assisted by setting up a concession at the sale to serve the people in attendance. The day was very successful both for the club and for the

Kleinpeters. Other major events in October were the ice cream sale at the Homecoming Extravaganza, the Ag Ball, and the College of Agriculture Queen's Contest. Our club was represented in the contest by Julie Minor.

In November the 6th Annual All-American Dairy Show took place. Fifteen students entered the contest, which proved to be suc- cessful and fun for all who participated. An- other activity in November was the Muscular Dystrophy Footbal l Marathon. The LSU Block and Bridle Club challenged the LSU Dairy Science Club to a football game this year. I t was a close game, but Block and Bridle proved stronger and won by one touchdown. It was a lot of fun, and the efforts went to a very good cause. There was also a fund-raising event in November. The club sold eggnog at Thanks- giving time through the Dairy Science Store on campus. The semester ended with a party at the home of two members.

The spring semester started out in January with the annual Dairy Day Luncheon held at the Louisiana Animal Breeder's Cooperative. Club members happily assisted by setting up tables, serving lunch, and cleaning up afterward. Members had the oppor tuni ty to meet many people in the dairy industry in Louisiana. The next major activity was the Southern ADSA Meeting in Atlanta, GA, with 8 members and an advisor attending. Don Ritch won the manufacturing paper contest, and Catherine Mauberret placed third in the product ion paper contest. Mike Brian was elected First Vice President of the Student Affiliate. The club received the Most Miles Traveled Award and placed second in the chapter competit ion. This meeting was held in the first week of February, which proved to be a busy month for the club. The major fund-raising event was the ASA coke sales at the spring PRCA Rodeo and Livestock show. The club members worked very hard selling cokes and programs at the rodeo. Also, in conjunction with the livestock show, the LSU Dairy Science Club once again sponsored its annual Junior Exhibitors Social. We served sandwiches, ice cream, and milk to over 250 junior exhibitors and parents, and the social was enjoyed by all.

In March the spring initiation party was held at the dairy farm. Everyone had a great time, especially those doing the initiating. In April, several major events of the semester took place.

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On April 9, the State Black and White Show was held on campus. The club assisted by serv- ing lunch for the people in attendance. The annual Farm Day took place on April 15 and 16 at the dairy farm. This is the biggest promo- ti.'onal activity of the year and once again proved to be successful for us. The final event of the year was the LSU Dairy Science Club and Alumni Banquet on April 22. Club awards were presented to various members and Louisi- ana Dairyman of the Year and Honorary Lifetime Member awards were also presented. A dance followed the banquet. The year was most enjoyable for everyone, and we are looking forward to the national meeting in Madison, WI, this summer.

P E N N S Y L V A N I A STATE U N I V E R S I T Y

The Penn State Dairy Science Club enjoyed another very active year on the University Park campus.

Beginning with the spring trip in early March of 1982, the club carried on its usual busy spring term. The club toured farms in Pennsyl- vania and Virginia and enjoyed an overnight visit with the Virginia Tech Dairy Club.

The spring Dairy Judging Contest was held in early April. Judging teams, representing 4-H and FFA chapters from Pennsylvania as well as professional and amateur collegiates, com- peted in the daylong event. More than 250 individuals competed.

May 1 was the 57th Annual Dairy Ex- position, the biggest single day of the year, where more than 100 university dairy cattle were shown in the amateur and professional divisions for fitting and showmanship. Other events of the Expo included calf dressing, milking contests, and a milk chugging contest. The banquet and awards ceremony closed out the day and the school year.

The final meeting of the 1981 to 1982 school year was a picnic at the dairy barns. After a few hot dogs and some munchees, a game of softball was enjoyed by all.

After the school year ended, the Penn State Dairy Science Club served as hosts of the 1982 Annual Meeting of the Student Affiliate Divi- sion of the American Dairy Science Associ- ation. Student Affiliate President Logan Bower (now a Penn State alumnus) conducted the

business meetings, and the meeting and activi- ties were a large success. The club placed third in the chapter competition.

Early in September the club began its annual fund raising campaign with football game hoagie sales. At each home game, the club sells hoag ies - and with a football team like the Nittany Lions in 1982, there was never a shortage of patrons. Also during September, club members made coloring books to hand out to school children visiting the M1-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Members also served as hosts and hostesses for the All-American Banquet, which was held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess Contest.

During November and December, club members combined efforts for the biggest fund raiser of the year, the Christmas cheese boxes. The sale surpassed all expectations and sold 886 boxes, two-thirds of which were sent to all parts of the continental United States.

The club held elections at the first meeting after Christmas break. In late January, the second annual Dairy Day, the Dairy Science Club's yearly promotion day, was held at Nittany Mall. On display were calves, a cow, pamphlets on milk production, and various dairy displays. Ice cream eating contests, a milking contest, samples of milk and ice cream, and various skits and presentations were a part of the day.

In February of 1983, the Dairy Science Club combined with Penn State Block and Bridle Club to host the Northeast Student Affiliate Division Meeting of ADSA-ASAS. Last year's President Phil Taylor, from Penn State, con- ducted the meeting activities throughout the weekend. Visiting universities included Cornell, Vermont, Connecticut, and Maine. Club mem- ber Dave Trotter was elected Officer-at-Large for 1983.

SOUTH D A K O T A STATE U N I V E R S I T Y

The South Dakota State University (SDSU) Dairy Club has had several activities in addition to its monthly meetings. The year began in August with a bean and hamburger feed, which provided the opportunity for faculty and students to become better acquainted. Then in September the club had a picnic for the dairy faculty and students. Volleyball and softball

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games were organized and provided a fun means for working off the supper.

The annual fall banquet was held in Decem- ber. The banquet consisted of the meal fol- lowed by skits put on by the dairy graduate stu- dents.

Also in December the dairy club made and sold cheese boxes, which held a variety of cheeses made in the SDSU dairy plant. These cheese boxes were sold at the SDSU dairy retail store and also at a booth in one of the Brook- ings shopping malls during dairy industry days. The cheese box sales are the main source of income for the club.

The club went to Denver, CO during spring break. Thirty-two of the approximately 100 members went on the one-week trip. Plans in- cluded touring some Denver dairy plants, visiting dairy farms, and going skiing.

The annual dairy club awards banquet was the first week in April. This banquet was attended by dairy faculty, students, and guests, who include some of the scholarship donors. Several scholarships were given to deserving students. These scholarships range from $100 to $1500 and come from private contributions by individuals and businesses as well as from the SDSU Dairy Department.

The club set up a booth at the SDSU Little International Agricultural and Home Econom- ics Exposition to promote the dairy industry in general and specifically the SDSU Dairy Department.

In April the club had its spring picnic, which involves a cook-out and overnight stay in a local park. Activities included canoeing, volley- ball, softball, and various other activities.

The club is also organizing a newsletter containing the activities of the dairy club and department to be sent to SDSU dairy graduates. This is the first year for this project at SDSU.

The club has also sold dairy club jackets and caps to the members and faculty and is plan- ning to sell t-shirts.

V I R G I N I A TECH

On March 21, 50 Virginia Tech Dairy Club members departed from Tech for their annual spring trip. The 1982 spring trip extended east to Virginia Beach and south to Statesville, NC. Stops included large commercial operations and

small purebred Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey, and Guernsey herds. Dairy Club members were served donuts, juice, and milk one morning by the North Carolina State University Animal Science Club.

The highlight of the spring quarter was the Little All-American Dairy Show held May 8. Four hundred fifty spectators watched the 71 participants parade their expertly fitted animals before Judge John L. Morris. Judge Morris selected Doug Harris and Mike Menendez as the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, respec- tively. During the lunch break the 1981 to 1982 M i l k y Way, the club annual, was dedi- cated to Joseph Lineweaver, and the first copies were distributed. Activities concluded with an awards banquet and dance that evening.

The Dairy Club promoted the dairy industry at nearby University Mall on May 29. Dairy Day at the mall featured free samples of milk and cheese, hourly drawings for a free half- gallon of ice cream, calf petting, and milking a cow. Shoppers also enjoyed colored, dairy- oriented drawings displayed by local third graders.

In June, 16 club members and two advisors attended the national meeting of ADSA held at Pennsylvania State University. Highlights of the Student Affiliate Division meeting in- cluded: Virginia Tech won the chapter contest; Anne Powel was elected Third Vice President for 1982 to 1983; David Hardesty and Diedra Johnson both finished third in their respective paper contest divisions; and Willie Foster received a $1,000 Scott Paper Company Award. All club members attending enjoyed meeting other dairy science students from across the US and the northern hospitality extended by the Penn State Dairy Club.

At the first meeting in the fall, the Big Brother-Big Sister Program was initiated. This program encourages transfer students and incoming freshmen to get involved in the Dairy Club and acquaints the new students with Virginia Tech. The program was highly success- ful with 52 new members pledging. The 2-week pledge period involved obtaining signatures from 50 club members and 25 faculty and performing a skit for club member entertain- ment. Following initiation, a hay ride and hot dog roast were enjoyed by all.

Old and new members participated in the club's two main fund-raising events. At the

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Virginia State Fair in Richmond, the club operated a Dairy Bar and the Milking Par/or. Fairgoers enjoyed eating ice cream, shakes, and ham and cheese sandwiches while watching the cows being milked. This year the club netted $5,800 from the sales at the Dairy Bar. The annual Cheese Sale is the other main fund raiser. Under the direction of Cochairmen, Chrissy Gitt and John Neiderer, club members worked together to advertise, sell, package, and distribute over 10,000 pounds of cheese. These two events not only helped finance Dairy Club activities but also enabled club members to promote dairy products.

The Dairy Princess Contest was held in November. Prior to the contest, all seven contestants were interviewed by a panel of judges; this accounted for 50% of the final determination. The remaining 50% came from club member votes the night of the contest.

Andrea Echols was chosen the 1982 to 1983 Virginia Tech Dairy Princess.

After the first meeting of the new year, club members held a pizza par ty at a local pizzeria. The highlight of the dreary winter quarter was the Southern ADSA Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The Virginia Tech delegation consisted of 8 club members and one advisor. For the tenth time in the past 12 years, Virginia Tech was chosen the Outstanding Chapter in the South. Kevin Rosenow was elected President of the Student Affiliate Division, Anne Powel won the Production Division paper contest, Willie Foster placed third in the Manufacturing Division, and Mike Barnes was elected to serve as first year advisor.

Other winter activities included friend- ly competi t ions in both the Dairy Bowl and the Hoard's Dairymen Judging Con- test.

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