C2-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 8, 2003 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 wiJKhe the host state for the national convention, with th£ AdpnPs Mark serving as both adult and junior Schedule and hotel information is includedlffcre^ For more information abodt 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 Farmers Union To Host Annual Convention In California AURORA, Colo. Anaheim, Calif., will be the setting for Na tional Farmers Union’s 101st an niversary convention, Feb. 28 to March 3, at the West Coast Ana heim Hotel. “The National Farmers Union convention is a time for members to form the direction for our or ganization and to encourage each other during this difficult time in rural America following multiple years -of natural disasters, low farm income and increased mar ket concentration,” said NFU President Dave Frederickson. “We are encouraging members to take advantage of the opportuni ty to include their families in con-. vention activities and to also take time to visit Disneyland or other nearby attractions.” Saturday’s activities will in clude presentations by the Farm ers Union Youth Advisory Coun cil. Each of the 10 young people will speak on, “What Farmers Union Means to Me.” Following an awards luncheon, the after noon will be free to explore activ ities in Anaheim, including Dis neyland, just a block from the convention hotel, with discounted tickets available. Sunday activities will begin with a worship service at the Crystal Cathedral, the home base for the international Crystal Ca- 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 thedral Ministries, including a congregation of over 10,000 members and the internationally televised “Hour of Power.” The afternoon will include three workshops on e-commerce, world trade and the future of farm poli cy. The workshops are open to all registered convention attendees. Convention speakers include: Dr. Ronald Williams, vice-presi dent, energy research and tech nology applications for the Public Power Institute, Tennessee Val ley Authority; Claudia Svarstad, National Farmers Union Insur ance Companies president. The Honorable George McGovern, former U.S. senator and ambas- —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 Kemcrsville/B usiness 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 Kernersville.) 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 Kernersville/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 I-8S 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 Busihess 40 loop. Driving time is approximately an hour and 15 minutes. sador to the United Nations Food cy program. The policy positions and Agriculture Organization, adopted by Farmers Union mem has also been invited to speak. . wil , u- to the orsan . On Monday, March 3, NFU , , ato 861 me organ convention delegates will consid- ization s legislative priorities in er and adopt the 2003 NFU poll- the year ahead. AQUA COUNTRY IS PART OF MARCH 8 GROWER & MARKETER We introduce a brand-new component of the Lancaster Farming -i Grower & Marketer section for the March 8 issue. It's called \f Aqua Country. Pages are scheduled to include reports on farm r\ , ing fish, including a large hatchery in Franklin County; trout hatcheries in Monroe County; a research update on the industry from select universities; and a -- listing and advertising from major ■aouacultural suppliers. Watch for it!