West Virginia Couple Heads Cooperative Leaders Conference ALTOONA (Blair Co.)—For Michael and Dorrie Blue of Shan nendoah Junction, West Virginia, the opportunity to gain leadership skills, the chance to make friends and die management skills that are shared are reason enough to con vince any cooperative producer to attend the Pennsylvania Council of Cooperative’s Young Coopera tive Leaders Conference. The three day event is planned for July 5-7, 1995 at the Ramada Inn in Altoona. Sponsored by Coßank, the Blues will return to the conference for the third consecutive summer, this time in the role of overall Chair Couple. As such, they have provided invaluable input into the planning process for the 1995 con ference and will serve as host for approximately 70 producers from Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Michael and Dorrie were first sponsored to the YCL Conference in 1993 by the former Dairymen, Inc. The Blues operate a 115 cow dairy in conjunction with four of Michael’s brothers and one sister; they also raise replacement heif ers, as well as a few poultry and djUNEIS DAIRY MONTH BOWMAN’S StovI&I’ATIO: . X > th Sale Noiv thru July 3rd £ 10 0 - OFF ALL ACCESSORIES INSTOCK • Fireplace Tool Sets • Fireplace Screens • Solid or Plated Brass • Trivits • Cast Iron Kettles • Hearth Rugs • And Much, Much More! 40-60° ° OFF ALL I & TELESCOPE PATIO (40% Offon IHmryiflP 5 PIECE Sr D^ G FOCUSED ON A WORLD OF LEISURE 906 E. Main St. (Rt 322) QMJt Ephrata* (717) 7334973 fl 1 Block Em* of Rt 222 WII V] 1-800-642-0310 hogs. It was through their appoint ment as 1994 Ambassador Couple for Dairymen that they first learned of PCC’s program. Since then, they have traveled through out the country to various leader ship opportunities, but are con vinced that Pennsylvania’s prog ram is the most thorough and the most progressive. “I was really given a place to participate,” explains Dorrie. “My involvement and interest were really encouraged.” The program has also had a marked impact on both partners’ leadership abilities. Dorrie feels that Michael has made the most noticeable strides, developing from a shy and quiet producer to a confident and involved cooperative member. The Blues also value the unique opportunity the PCC program pro vides to bring different kinds of agricultural producers into one room. "As a dairy farmer, I never really gavp much thought to how grapes or potatoes are produced or marketed,” notes Dorrie. Adds Michael, “It was interesting to learn about producing for the Welch’s label or about marketing potato chips.” Just as significant • 4 Sling Chairs " Glass Top Table *tors To Choose leg. 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The program also includes a one on one opportunity for participants to sit down with cooperative man agement and directors to ask spe cific questions about their businesses. “With fewer and fewer farms and farmers, I feel that it is really important to be good neighbors and good cooperative members,” states Michael. “PCC’s program is a great place to learn how to do both.” For more information about this worthwhile conference, please contact PCC at (814) 946-9970. PCC is a statewide association of cooperative businesses owned and controlled by farmers and rural Pennsylvanians. Its membership includes major marketing and farm supply cooperatives, the Farm Credit Associations of Pen- nsylvania as well as rural electric cooperatives. Organized in 1933, PCC is the voice for agricultural and rural cooperatives operating in Pennsylvania. jmwMm ssasz ib Noßalnctwcks H No Layaways Hours; M-T-WlO-4: TH-F 104; Sat 10-4 Michael and Dorrie Blue from Shannendoah Junction, West Virginia are the chair couple for the Pennsylvania Council of Cooperative’s young leader’s conference. Shown with them at their dairy farm are their children Mychael Tiffany, 10; and Jake, 5. jjiu WE DO SOS WORK • ALL TYPES OF POURED WALLS • Retaining Walls • Bunker Silos • Manure Pits (circular or rectangular) • Slatted Floor Deep Pits • Footers • Flatwork CONTACT: STEVE PETERSHEIM, JR. P.O. Box 256, Bird-In-Hand, PA 17505 717-291-4585 • (FAX) 717-291-4686 ADC Is the Place To Be A guaranteed market and security - the outstanding benefits that John Frederick refers to - are among the strengths of the premier dairy cooperative in the region. Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has a 78-year history of excellent service to its members. Financially strong, ADC guarantees a market for all member milk and excels in maximizing returns. ADC is a leader in providing equity payments, quality bonuses and over-order premiums to members. Nearly 4,000 dairy farmers agree that "ADC is the Place to Be." For free information on how you can secure the future of your dairy farm operation, write or call; Atlantic Dairy Cooperative 1225 Industrial Highway Southampton, PA 18966 IIjIWVJ 1-800-645-MILK I LANCO CONCRETE WALLS m # "Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has marketed ourfamily's milk since 1917 The cooperative provides us a guaranteed market and security we know our milk check is going to come every month. ” de —-John Frederick New Hope, PA
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