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National Dairy Shrine Establishes Cornerstone Award to Recognize Industry Partners - October 12 , 2010
The National Dairy Shrine introduced a new Cornerstone Award this year to recognize corporate sponsors who have provided long-term support and exceptional contributions to National Dairy Shrine. The Cornerstone Award will not be presented annually, but will be bestowed at the discretion of the board of directors to deserving organizations. The name for the award was chosen to reflect the fact that the support of these companies provides a significant contribution to the foundation of National Dairy Shrine. Two outstanding partners of National Dairy Shrine were honored at the 61 st annual banquet, held September 30, 2010 at World Dairy Expo in Madison , Wis. The inaugural Cornerstone Awards recognized Dairy Farmers of America and Hoard's Dairyman.
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National Dairy Shrine elects new President and Directors - October 12 , 2010
At the 61th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Mary Shank Creek, an Ayrshire breeder and dairy producer from Hagerstown , Md. , was elected president of the organization. Meanwhile, Erick Metzger, the Manager of National All Jersey from Reynoldsburg , Ohio was chosen president-elect. Elected to the executive committee along with Creek and Metzger were: Dale Olver, University Park, Pa.; Ken Crandall, Provo, Utah; Maggie Murphy, Summerfield, Florida; and immediate past president Corey Geiger, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The National Dairy Shrine board of directors consists of 21 members. This year, two new directors were elected to the board. They included Nancy Feeney, Davenport, Iowa and Fred Hendricks, Bucyrus, Ohio.
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DAIRY INTERNSHIP DIRECTORY AVAILABLE - August, 2010
College students who are looking for an internship can find an assortment of possibilities on the Dairy Shrine website. The directory currently contains 36 different internships across the country available to college students. Because some of the internship positions have more than one intern, the actual number of offerings totals 69. There are opportunities for students to take internships in communications, public relations, marketing, on-farm consulting, youth education, and company development. To visit the directory, go to www.dairyshrine.org and click on Internship icon found on the website’s left navigation bar.
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2010 NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE STUDENT RECOGNITION WINNERS HONORED - July, 2010
Nine college students from across the country have been recognized by the National Dairy Shrine (NDS) for their excellence in leadership skills, involvement in activities, academic accomplishments, and interest in the dairy industry. The student recognition award honors graduating college seniors as they begin their careers or further their education in the dairy industry.
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TWO HERDS NAMED PROGRESSIVE DAIRY PRODUCERS BY NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. - For the past decade, the National Dairy Shrine has recognized young dairy producers ages 21 to 45 for their outstanding dairy farming practices. Each recipient receives a $2,000 educational travel award to use out-of-state to observe a dairy activity such as a management conference, trade show, seminar, or dairy herd visit to gain knowledge or new ideas to implement in their dairy operation.
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FIVE INDUSTRY PIONEERS HONORED BY NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. – Each year, National Dairy Shrine honors living or deceased “pioneers” of the dairy industry. Nominated by members of National Dairy Shrine and selected by an anonymous committee, the Pioneer Award recipients are honored at the National Dairy Shrine banquet at World Dairy Expo. Then, their portraits are permanently displayed at the National Dairy Shrine Visitors’ Center in Fort Atkinson, Wis.
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JACKSON AND KASPER 2010 McCULLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. - Each year, two scholarships are awarded by National Dairy Shrine in memory of Professor Marshall E. McCullough, the well-respected nutrition researcher and educator from Georgia. Eligible students must be entering their freshmen year of college and plan to major in dairy/animal science or agricultural journalism with a dairy emphasis.
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NDS /MAURICE CORE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO JACOB ACHEN - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. – National Dairy Shrine has named Jacob Achen of Sauk Centre, Minn. winner of the 2010 Maurice Core Scholarship. This $1,000 award is given in honor of Maurice Core, a long-time leader in the Jersey breed and the Dairy Shrine. The Core Scholarship recognizes a college freshman planning a career in the dairy industry and working toward a degree in dairy science or a related field and emphasizes leadership and volunteerism.
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2010 KILDEE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUCNED - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. – Three students have been honored as the 2010 recipients of the Kildee Scholarship Award, including two graduate students and one undergraduate.
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2010 IAGER DAIRY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - July, 2010
Maribel , Wis. - The National Dairy Shrine is pleased to announce that Casey J. Arlig of Friendship, N.Y., is the recipient of the Iager Dairy Scholarship this year. The Iager Scholarship for $1,000 is awarded annually to a second-year student in a two-year agricultural school to pursue a career in the dairy industry. It is based on academic standing, leadership ability, interest in the dairy industry and plans for the future. Casey is currently enrolled at SUNY Cobleskill and is majoring in dairy production and management.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE NAMES GUEST OF HONOR RECIPIENT - July, 2010
Maribel , WI . – Calvin Covington of King, North Carolina, who spent more than two decades barnstorming the U.S. to educate cheese makers about the yield and profitability advantages of using milk with high butterfat and protein content, has been named 2010 National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor. The prestigious award is given each year to salute a contemporary leader for his or her outstanding achievements and contributions that benefit the dairy industry.
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2010 NDS GRADUATE DAIRY PRODUCTION AWARD PRESENTED TO NEW YORK PRODUCER - July, 2010
Maribel , Wis. —The National Dairy Shrine announced the recipient of the 2010 Graduate Dairy Production Award as Timothy Northrop of York , New York . The award was first presented in 2009 and was created to recognize, encourage and assist qualified four-year agricultural college graduates to pursue careers in commercial dairying and to gain ownership of dairy cattle to grow the size of their herd. The award is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health, and is awarded annually to a candidate who applies during their second to fourth year after college graduation.
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2010 NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE/DAIRY MANAGEMENT INC. MILK MARKETING SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED - July, 2010
Maribel , Wis. - The National Dairy Shrine (NDS) and Dairy Management Inc (DMI) are proud to announce that $8,500 in scholarships have been awarded to college students in agriculture or related fields. Elizabeth Olson received the $1,500 scholarship and seven other $1000 scholarships were also awarded. The NDS/DMI scholarships encourage students to pursue careers in dairy product marketing.
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2010 NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE DISTINGUISHED DAIRY CATTLE BREEDER AWARDED - July, 2010
Maribel, Wis. - The unique value of elite Holstein genetics was made evident to William (Bill) Ramsey of Paradise Valley Farms at a young age. With strong roots in the dairying, Ramsey has continued his family's philosophy of looking towards the future of their dairy operation, the Holstein breed and the dairy industry.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS - June, 2010
Maribel, WI (June, 2010) – National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate Dairy Production, Progressive Dairy Producer, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Guest of Honor awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have contributed to strengthen and enliven the dairy industry.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - June, 2010
Maribel, Wis. - The National Dairy Shrine announces the winners of their scholarships for 2010. The scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday September 30th. National Dairy Shrine will provide more than $40,000 of scholarship awards to students at that event. For information about Awards Banquet or ticket reservations please contact the office of National Dairy Shrine at 920-863-6333 or e-mail at info@dairyshrine.org.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES A NEW VETERINARIAN AWARD - April 1, 2010
Maribel, Wis.– Young dairy veterinarians can apply for a $5,000 grant for professional development which will ultimately help a young dairy veterinarian better serve their clients. The award is available in a collaborative project with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, National Dairy Shrine, and a generous sponsor AgriLabs.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS - March 31, 2010
Maribel, Wis.– The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual awarding of over $40,000 in scholarships. Applications must be completed by May 1. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the NDS web site, www.dairyshrine.org.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ISSUES MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE
National Dairy Shrine has issued a Membership Challenge to dairy companies, associations, and cooperatives to help recruit more members for the organization. Currently there are more than 18,500 dairy leaders among Dairy Shrine’s ranks, but the group also believes the staff and board members of many key dairy entities have not yet joined. The one-time, lifetime membership costs $50 and it makes a tremendous difference in the lives of many people. Last year alone, National Dairy Shrine awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to young people. In addition, NDS preserves dairy history, honors key industry leaders, and maintains a history center in Ft. Atkinson, Wis.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE - December 18, 2009
Maribel, Wis. – National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for its most prestigious awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Progressive Dairy Producer, and Graduate Production Award.
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ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS - October 20, 2009
Maribel, Wis. – At the 60th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Corey Geiger, associate editor of Hoard’s Dairyman, Fort Atkinson, Wis., was elected president of the organization. Meanwhile, Mary Shank Creek, an Ayrshire breeder and dairy producer from Hagerstown, Md., was chosen president-elect. Elected to the executive committee along with Geiger and Creek were: Dale Olver, University Park, Pa.; Ken Crandall, Provo, Utah; Erick Metzger, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and immediate past president Kevin Stiles, Ankeny, Iowa. The National Dairy Shrine board of directors consists of 21 members. This year, four new directors were elected to the board. They included Coleen Jones, Craigsville, Va.; David Jones, Stillwater, Okla.; David Pierson, Lake City, Minn.; and Bob Rowe, DVM., Verona, Wis. Also receiving recognition was Bernie Heisner, Columbus, Ohio who won the 4-E Award.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS - June 2009
Maribel, WI (June, 2009), National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate Dairy Production, Progressive Dairy Producer, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Guest of Honor awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have contributed to strengthen and enliven the dairy industry.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - June 2009
Maribel, WI. The National Dairy Shrine announces the winners of their scholarships for 2009. The scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. on Thursday October 1. National Dairy Shrine will provide more than $35,000 of scholarship awards to students at that event.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE
Maribel, Wis. – National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for its most prestigious awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Progressive Dairy Producer, and Graduate Production Award.
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DR. WILLIAM SANDINE HONORED AS NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE'S 2009 GUEST OF HONOR
Dr. William E. (“Bill”) Sandine, professor emeritus of microbiology at Oregon State University and a pioneering developer of applied manufacturing methods for cultured dairy products that are widely used throughout the world today, has been named the 2009 National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor. The prestigious award is given each year to salute a contemporary leader for his or her outstanding achievements and contributions that benefit the dairy industry.
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DUANE CONANT HONORED AS DAIRY SHRINE'S 2009 DISTINGUISHED CATTLE BREEDER
At a young age, Duane Conant of Conant Acres, Inc., Canton, Maine, developed a great love for registered Holstein cattle and a belief that these animals could be marketed for profit. It was this desire that led Conant to be one of the first dairy producers to participate in the global embryo market in the early 1980s.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES THEIR 2009 PIONEERS
Each year National Dairy Shrine honors three or four living or deceased “pioneers” of the dairy industry. Nominated by members of National Dairy Shrine and selected by an anonymous committee, these Pioneers are honored at the National Dairy Shrine banquet at World Dairy Expo. Their portraits are then permanently displayed at the National Dairy Shrine Visitors’ Center in Fort Atkinson, Wis.
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2009 NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE HONORS PROGRESSIVE DAIRY PRODUCERS
For the past decade, the National Dairy Shrine has recognized young dairy producers ages 21 to 45 for their outstanding dairy farming practices. Each recipient receives a $2,000 educational travel award to use out-of-state to observe a dairy activity such as a management conference, trade show, seminar, or dairy herd visit to gain knowledge or new ideas to implement in their dairy operation.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Maribel, WI. The National Dairy Shrine announces the winners of their scholarships for 2009. The scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. on Thursday October 1. National Dairy Shrine will provide more than $35,000 of scholarship awards to students at that event.
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NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS
Maribel, WI (June, 2009), National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate Dairy Production, Progressive Dairy Producer, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Guest of Honor awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have contributed to strengthen and enliven the dairy industry.
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SELNER TO SUCCEED CORE AS NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Following an extensive search by National Dairy Shrine’s six-person executive committee, Dr. David Selner was chosen to succeed Maurice Core as the seventh executive director for the 59-year-old organization dedicated to preserving dairy history, promoting the dairy industry, and developing future dairy leaders. Selner will officially begin his role as executive director for National Dairy Shrine on August 1, 2008.
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