A3€-Laneaster Farming, Saturday, January 21, 1995 STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) The Pa. Junior Holstein Association annual convention is scheduled to be held Feb. 10-12 at the Radisson Hotel, in West Mid dlesex, and promises to provide youth with an opportunity to dis cuss issues, meet fellow enthu siasts from around the state, parti cipate in educational workshops and conduct business. It all spells excitement for the junior members and adult leaders. But the deadline for ordering convention tickets, and for making room reservations, is Jan. 25. There’s not much time left The theme for this year’s con vention is, “Holstein's Heartbeat Alive in ’95,” and reflects a feeling of vibrancy in the industry by the young Holstein enthusiasts. The committee of junior mem bers and adult leaders, chaired by David and Jill Trotter, have put together a fun and educational weekend for juniors of all ages, according to a news release by the organization. A wide variety of activities is planned, including workshops, tours, a dairy bowl contest, dance, annual meeting, awards program, and much mote. Tours to the Grove City Outlet Mall for shopping, and to Dean Foods, a regionally significant dairy processor and foods manu- Northeast Growers HONESDALE (Wayne Co.) The Northeast Vegetable Grow ers meeting will be held on Thurs day, Feb. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Thompson’s Dairy Bar on the Newton-Ransom Boulevard in Lackawanna County. Reservation deadline is Monday, Feb. 6 at the Lackawanna County Cooperative Extension office. Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension of Penn State Universi ty and the Lackawanna County Horticultural Association, the pro gram topics will include informa tion on no-till tomato planting, growing vegetables for early mar kets, new methods for weed con trol, safe use of pesticides, and federal disaster relief. Mid-Winter Farm Meeting Set WESTMINSTER Md The 1995 Mid Winter Meeting will be one day this year, on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 00 a.m.-3 30 p.m. This meeting will meet your MDA private applicator recertihcation requirements if your license expires December 31, 1995. In addition to the topics listed below, there will be a hay judging contest with some prizes donated by Central Maryland Farm Credit. You must call at (410) 848- 4611 and register for this meeting so we will know how many people to prepare lunch for. The program begins at 8 a.m. with the opening of exhibit booths and morning refreshments (milk, donuts & coffee) sponsored by js6*-* wl sr Pa. Jr. Holstein Convention Deadline Jan. 25 1995 facturer, are on tap. The tours cost $2. Sign-up for die tours can be done Friday while registering in. Several educational workshops with varied topics are to be held. Dave Dowler, Mercer County dairy extension agent, along with a local veterinarian, is to discuss techniques for safeguarding show catde, before during and after the show season. Melinda Johnson, a Holstein breeder out of Warren County, is to give a presentation, “Marketing Yourself First Impressions Count.” In her talk, she is to stress job interview skills and being able to present yourself to the best advantage. This presentation is recommended for all juniors. Mike Weimer, of Emlenton, a well-known Holstein breeder, is to give a presentation on understand ing pedigrees and how to deter mine how to purchase cattle. Weimer is experienced in selecting cattle for large sales. The junior association annual meeting is scheduled for Friday night, and some different things have been planned to “liven up” the program. According to the news release, Friday is designed as a time for junior members to meet and relax, with music and entertainment by Magic Raymond, a magician. On Saturday morning, dairy bowl contests get underway, with Vegetable To Meet Speakers from Penn State Uni versity include Michael Orzolek, Alan Mac Nab, extension special ists, and county extension agents Don Overdorff and Tom Jurchak. From the County Conservation District and USDA will be Charles Miller and Kent Swartz and from the state Department of Agricul ture, James Garrahan and Joseph Colangelo who will explain the Worker Protection Standards and assign training credits for recertifi cation of private applicators of restricted use pesticides. Reservations are $lO to be mailed to Lackawanna County Extension, 200 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 by Saturday, Feb. 4 or made by phone at (717) 963-6842 by Monday, Feb. 6. Ciba. Topic sessions begin at 9:30 a m sharp and will be completed at 3 30 p m Topics include the following. • FSA —If you’re out —how to get in—compliance • Recertification —update on new requirements • Crop pcsl update • Corn, soybean, small grain— weed control update • Marketing strategies for low grain prices • Getting the most out of spray adjuvants • High population corn plants/biosolid products available to farmers •Recent innovations in alfalfa management. finals set for 4 p.m. Saturday night is a dance with music provided by disc jockey Freddie Fresh, who also entertains with contests and games. Sunday morning, the awards program is to be held at the con vention center with recognition of many juniors for achievements in contests and activities. According to the release, “This year’s convention offers a Chaper one Room, so all the patents won’t be boggled by kids for the entire weekend! “Bonnie Braugh, Ellwood City, will be a guest speaker. She prom ises to be humorous, with a message.” Chaperones are also to vote on junior member convention honors, Friday, Feb. 10 Welcome Mixer Food, fun and fellowship (chicken wings, tacos, fried cheese, etc.) I would like tickets at $4 each. Saturday, Feb. 11 Tours of Dean Foods and Grove City Outlet Mall I would like tickets at $2 each. Convention Buffet Dinner (with door prizes) I would like buffet dinner tickets at $lO each. Sunday, Feb. 12 Awards Breakfast Program 1 would like breakfast tickets at $lO each. NAME ADDRESS COUNTY ADULT CHAPERONE I I All juniors must be in their I rooms by 12.30 a m Friday, and I I 30 am Saturday. 1 2 Doors will he open at all ] limes when mixed company is in \the room I 3 Absolutely no drugs or alco j hoi will be used or consumed. I 4 Upon registration, each Parent’s Sit mature Emergency Phone Number ( ) Signature of Junior member(s) SEND YOUR FORM Wife CHECKS PAYABLE TO: such as best dressed, best shopper, junior member who attended the most workshops, etc., for which prizes are to be awarded. Another unusual addition to the convention is to be a roving video camera person who is to record the Convention so it can be shown at other Holstein activities. Junior members should be on the look-out for the camera. Convention commemorative T shirts should be ordered ahead of time, and can be ordered along with a request for tickets. The shirts come in five different sizes: small, medium, large, extra large and extra extra-large. The price per shirt is $8 and can be added to the total payment for tickets, when ordering. 1995 Pa. Jr. Holstein Association Convention Ticket Order Form (Deadline for tickets is Jan. 25) junior will name a chaperone who is responsible for his or her actions If you do not name one, there will be chaperones at the hotel 5 Anyone found destroying hotel property will be charged for damages 6. The convention committee 1995 Pa. Junior Holstein Convention Marlene Mitchlltree RD 5 Box 80 New Castle PA 16105 (412) 654-7869 RULES > Junior members should be aware that there are behavioral rules in effect, and that approval and a signature of a parent or guar dian is required on the request for tickets. Rooms at the Radisson should be reserved by calling (412) S2B-2SOI, and rooms are $6O. Those calling should state that the reservations are being made in connection with the junior convention. For more information on the convention, call the Holstein Association at (814) 234-0364. Checks and ticket forms should be sent to: “1995 PA Junior Holstein Convention” c/o Marlene Mitchel tree, RD 5 Box 80, New Castle, Pa., 16105, (412) 654-7869. Total PHONE ( ) will not be responsible for anyone j leaving the convention facilities I without permission of the conven- I lion chairperson. 7 Any violator of these rules will not be eligible for any stale | awards for a period of one year, \ and they will be sent home at the I parent(s)' expense. I
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