National Holstein Convention In Winston-Salem, N.C. June 21-24 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. The 2003 National Hol stein Convention is scheduled here at the Adams Mark Winston Plaza June 21-24. North Carolina will be the host state for the national convention, with the Adam’s Mark serving as both adult and junior convention headquarters. Schedule and hotel information is included here. For more information about the convention. North Carolina has posted the following contacts; Edgar Miller, Winston-Salem, convention chairperson, (336) 784-7005 and Shelley Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., junior chairperson, (704) 732-9471. For additional information, contact Judy Bagge, (800) 952-5200, ext. 4128. Winston-Salem, North Carolina June 21-24 2003 Adult National Holstein Convention Winston-Salem, North Carolina, June 21-June 24,2003 For further information contact Judy Bagge, jbagge@hol stein.com, 800-952-5200, ext. 4128 NORTH CAROLINA CONTACTS CONVENTION CHAIRPERSON Edgar Miller, 4550 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127 Phone: 336-784-7005 JUNIOR CHAIRPERSON Shelley Lutz 3514 Hwy. 182 Lincolnton, NC 28092 Phone: 704-732-9471 Adult and Junior Convention Headquarters: Adam’s Mark Winston Plaza 425 North Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336-725-3500 fax number: 336-728-4025 Email: www.adamsmark.com SLEEPING ROOM BLOCK STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2003 When making room, reservations please inform hotel that you are with the Holstein convention. Check-in time - 3:00 p.m. Cut off date: May 23, 2003 Sleeping room rates: Deluxe King, Standard Double/Double and Standard Queen for 2 people - $99.00; triple and quad (3-4 people) - $109.00 Concierge King and Queen/Queen (two people) - $119.00; triple and quad (3-4 people) - $139.00 Club Queen Suite Connector - $119.00 for single, double, triple, quad. State tax on these rooms is 12.5% TRAVEL INFORMATION Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greens boro, North Carolina is about a 20-25 minute drive to Winston-Salem. The airport is serviced by Northwest, United, Continental, American, USAir and Delta. Winston-Salem has an airport but it is for com muter or private planes. 2003 ADULT CONVENTION SCHEDULE June 21, Saturday Pre-Convention Tours June 22, Sunday Host Day & Farm Tours National Holstein Delegate Registration Convention Registration Pennsylvania Young Farmers To Host Winter Convention LEWISBURG (Union Co.) —Pennsylvania young farm er members from across the Commonwealth will gather in Lewisburg to discuss social and economic elements which impact their future, as well as, their concern about agri culture as a way of life and the continual decline to Penn sylvania’s number one industry. The Young Farmers Association will host their annual winter convention February 4-6, at the Best Western/ County Cupboard in Lewisburg. While here members will conduct business meetings, attend educational workshops, recognize outstanding members in their association, tour local farms and areas of interest, and share in fellowship with other members of the agriculture community. The convention will kick off on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. with the first portion of the spokesperson for agriculture contest, a media blitz to be held at Weis mar kets on Route 15. Contestants will be judged on their in Amateur Golf Tournament President’s Reception Trade Show June 23, Monday National Holstein Delegate Registration Convention Registration Annual Meeting Business Session Cattle Silent Auction Trade Show Open Forum Meetings Pre-Sale Dinner Convention Sale June 24, Tuesday Convention Registration Trade Show Cattle Silent Auction Annual Meeting Business Session Banquet 2003 National Junior Holstein Convention Winston-Salem, North Carolina, June 21 - June 24,2003 For further information contact Kelli Dunklee, kdunk lee@holstein.com, 800-952-5200, ext. 4124 TENTATIVE 2003 JUNIOR CONVENTION SCHEDULE June 21, Saturday 07:30 am - 05:00 pm National Holstein Women’s Schol arship Organization Interviews 08:00 am - 05:00 pm Distinguished Junior Member In terviews 08:00 am - 05:00 pm Dairy Jeopardy Contest 01:30 pm - 07:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking Contest 07:00 pm - 07:30 pm Dairy Bowl Exam 07:30 pm - 08:00 pm Dairy Bowl Coaches Meeting 08:30 pm - midnight Junior Mixer/Dance June 22, Sunday 07:30 am - 07:55 am Dairy Bowl Volunteer Orientation 08:00 am - 04:00 pm Dairy Bowl Contest Noon - 01:00 pm Luncheon for all Juniors Noon - 01:00 pm Dairy Bowl Volunteer Luncheon 08:00 pm -11:00 pm Dance June 23, Monday 08:00 am -10:30 am Dairy Bowl Finals 10:30 am - noon Junior Forum Noon - 04:00 pm Junior Awards Banquet 06:30 pm Sale, Water'Park or Dance June 24, Tuesday Youth Host Day Tour Race Shops, Race at Lowes Motor Speedway - Off site race track Holstein Association USA 2003 National Convention Where You Are Staying Hotel: Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem Address: 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Telephone Number: 336.725.3500 Guest Fax: 336.728.4025 Web Site; www.adamsmark.com Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem The Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem is the second largest hotel in North Carolina. The hotel is comprised of two towers connected with climate-controlled skywalk. The Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem features: —Over 70,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit —Three large ballrooms and 23 breakout rooms —lndoor Swimming Pool and Sauna —Health Club —Attached public parking garage —Full-Service Multiple Dining Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner —Availability of 24-hr. Room Service teraction with consumers and members of the media while discussing Ag issues and answering questions asked of them. The PYFA will also select one lucky shopper and pay for the grocery items in their cart. Tuesday afternoon will be spent touring the Wolfe’s Power Line Dairy and Hackenberg Apiaries. In the after noon the spokesperson contest will reconvene with the final portion of the competition, a 5-minute impromptu speech, followed by a 10 minute question and answer ses sion. The entire contest will culminate in the evening when the winner is announced at the opening banquet. While the delegates of the convention conduct their an nual business meeting on Wednesday morning, the women will be having their own program including a craft demonstration by Linda Hackenberg, lunch at the Brookpark Bed and Breakfast, and shopping at Brook —Weekend Entertainment —Dedicated meeting and catering staff Driving Directions From Airports to Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem From the West: 1-40 to Business 40 East. Exit at Cherry Street. The hotel is 4 blocks north. From the East; Take 1-40 (right lanes, exit #206 Kemersville/Business 40) to downtown Winston-Salem. Take Cherry Street exit. Turn right onto Cherry Street (one way road). The Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem is located 4 blocks north. From the North: 52 South, Exit at sth Street to left on Marshall Street, left on 4th Street, left on Cherry Street From the South: 1-85 North, 52 North to Business 40 West. Exit at Cherry Street. The hotel is 4 blocks north. Piedmont Triad International Airport From Winston-Salem Take 1-40 or Business 40 East. (Business 40 will merge into 1-40 past Kemersville.) Take Exit 210. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto U.S. 68 North. Take the Bryan Boulevard/Airport exit, then follow the signs to the airport. To Winston-Salem Exit the airport and follow the signs to U.S. 68 South. Take 68 South to 1-40 West. When approaching Kemer sville, 1-40 will split. Take business 1-40 (right lanes: exit #206 Kemersville/Business 40) to downtown. Winston- Salem. Take Cherry Street exit. Turn right onto Cherry St. (one-way road). The Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem is located four blocks north. Driving time is approximately 20 minutes. Smith Reynolds Airport From Winston-Salem Take Business 40 to U.S. 52 North. Take the Liberty Street/Airport exit. (Caution: just north of Business 40 there is another Liberty Street exit. Do not take that one?) At the end of the ramp, turn right. The airport will be on your right. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport From Winston-Salem Take U.S. 52 South to 1-85 South. In Charlotte, take Exit 33 to Billy Graham Parkway. The airport exit is less than two miles. Or, to get to Charlotte/Douglas from Winston-Salem, take 1-40 West (or Business 40 West to 1-40 West) to 1-77. In Charlotte, take Exit 6B to Billy Graham Parkway. The airport exit is approximately five miles. Take Airport Connector Road out of Charlotte Airport. Road will fork. Veer to left to Billy Graham Parkway to I -85 North. From 1-85 North take 1-77 North to Statesville. From Statesville, take 1-40 East. When approaching Win ston-Salem, 1-40 will split. Take the business 1-40 (left lanes) to downtown Winston-Salem. Take Cherry Street exit. Turn onto Cherry St. (one way road). The Adam’s Mark Winston-Salem is located 4 blocks north. To Winston-Salem Exit the airport and take either 1-77 North or 1-85 North. 1-77 North leads you to 1-40 East to Winston-Salem. 1-85 North leads you to U.S. 52 North to 1-40 West or Business 40 West. Driving time is approximately an hour and 15 minutes, either route. Raleigh-Durham International Airport From Winston-Salem Take 1-40 East to exit 284 or 285, To Winston-Salem Exit the airport and follow the signs to 1-40 West. Follow 1-40 all the way to Winston-Salem, or take the Business 40 loop. Driving time is approximately an hour and 15 minutes. part, The Roller Mills, and House of Shops. After lunch the men will participate in educational workshops on “Marketing—A Plan For Your Operation,” “Survival ol the Farmer,” and “Feeding For Nutrient Management.” Wednesday evening at the awards banquet the high light of the convention will be where individuals will be honored for their work in the agriculture industry. These individuals have dedicated themselves to the betterment of their farm businesses, their families, their communities, the young farmer organization, and the Ag industry as a whole. The convention will end on Thursday at the closing luncheon, which will take place after a tour of the Boops Dairy Farm, Spanglers “Harmony Springs” dairy farm, and the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum.
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