Holsteins, Highways And
History At PA Holstein Convention
by Nina Burdette
NOVEMBER 1999 - PA PROFILES
CARLISLE (Cumberland Co.)
The South Central District cor
dially invites all Holstein breed
ers, enthusiasts and friends to at
tend the 2000 Pennsylvania Hol
stein Convention on Thursday,
February 17 and Friday, February
18, 2000 in Carlisle, Pennsylva
nia. Hosted by the South Central
District, the 2000 Pennsylvania
Holstein Convention will be one
you will not want to miss. All
convention committees have been
working diligently to make your
visit to the South Central district
enjoyable, informative and
memorable.
With the theme of Holsteins,
Highways and History the con
vention will be two full days of
Holstein events held at the Clarion
Hotel, Carlisle, Pa. The Clarion is
conveniently located just off Inter
state 81 and the Pennsylvania
Turnpike and features 268 guest
rooms and suites all on one level.
No stairs or waiting for elevators
at the 2000 convention.
Registration will begin at 11
a.m. on Thursday. February 17.
Host activities planned for Thurs
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day afternoon include tours of
Pennsylvania’s state capitol. Take
time to visit the many commercial
exhibits and the delicious dairy
bar on both Thursday and Friday.
The Banquet will take place on
Thursday evening at 7 preceded
by a 6 Reception. You won’t want
to miss this very special evening.
Included in the evening program
will be the announcement of the
.Distinguished Young Breeder and
'Hall of Fame awards.
The Awards Breakfast will be
held on Friday, February 18 and
will feature some surprises.
Would you like to be served by a
lovely young lady while other at
tendees visit the buffet? Two ta
bles can purchase this service at
auction, to benefit the PA Jr. Hol
stein members. In addition to the
All-Pennsylvania, Progressive
Breeder, and Progressive Genetic
Herd awards, five special awards
will be given to recognize persons
who are important to our industry.
An auction to raise funds for the
PA Juniors will be held during the
program and will feature a high
quality item from each of the host
counties. Breakfast will be hearty
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The Annual Meeting and
Ladies Program will both begin at
10:30 a.m. on Friday morning. A
unique opportunity awaits those
who choose to attend the Ladies
Program planned for the 2000
Convention. The program will be
gin with a shopping stop at a
variety of delightful shops in the
Village of Colonial Peddlers and
The Kitchen Shoppe. The group
will then travel to the historic sec
tion of Carlisle to The Carlisle
House. Following tours of this
home built in the 17S0s, a delight
ful luncheon and program will
provide an extraordinary experi
ence. The 87th Annual Meeting
will review the past year’s activi
ties and highlights along with
looking forward to the new mil
lennium.
A Pie-Sale Buffet will be avail
able before the Friday evening
Convention Sale at 7 p.m. The
Convention Sale committee is
making selections for what
promises to be an outstanding
sale. Contact Tom Boyer at
717-225-5240 or Bill Allen at
717-944-1374 about possible con-
signments. Anyone interested in
Holstein cattle will want to attend
the Convention Sale.
Optional tours will be available
to area farms on Saturday, Febru
ary 19. A map and directions to
area Holstein breeders will be
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preserved by the Trust, said that a
large part of the Trust depends on
educating the public.
Garber said, “Karen has done a
great job of educating me and
others on land preservation.”
Wciss said that she secs herself
as a facilitator, but it’s the farmers
who do an overwhelming job in
keeping land preservation going.
Also honored woe Linda and
Patrick Castagna as Distinguished
Benefactors of the Year.
Corporate Sponsor of the Year
Award went to Serta Mattress
Company, which teamed up with
the Trust to donate $lO for eveiy
mattress sold from April through
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Becky Weiss was honored as the
Volunteer of the Year, in particular
for her efforts in organizing the
Trust’s annual picnic.
Stephen Graybill received a Dis
tinquished Service Award for his
quiet leadership on the board for
six years.
Pete Shaub, county commis
sioner, and his sister Karen served
as auctioneers for the quilt auction.
Quilts were suppled by Village
Quilts of Kitchen Kettle Village,
Intercourse.
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available. The registration com
mittee can customize an itinerary
just for you and send you down
the highway to the Holsteins and
history of the South Central dis
trict.
October, months. More than
$15,000 were donated by Serta.
The Amos H. Funk Spirit of
Cooperation Award went to Man
heim Township
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