Gopher Dairy Club

The ShowboxSpring 2013 Edition

In This Issue

Meet the 2013 Executive Team

Regional ADSA Results

Annual Recognition

Banquet

2013 Minnesota Royal

2013 Minnesota State FFA

Convention

Fred Stout Experience

Award

Member & Alumni

Recognition

Dates to Remember

Meet the 2013 Executive Team

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PresidentTyler Otte, a junior from Randolph, MN studying Animal Science with a

Dairy Production Emphasis.

Treasurer Elise Krause, a junior studying Applied Eco-nomics from Milmine,

IL.

Vice President Steph Kasper, a junior studying Agriculture

Education, Leadership & Communications from

Owatonna, MN.

SecretaryErin Daninger, a junior from Forest Lake, MN studying Agriculture

Education.

Officer At Large

Kelsey Petit, a junior studying Agriculture

Education from Plainview, MN.

Reporter Jenn Janak, a junior from Northfield, MN

studying Animal Science with a Dairy Production

Emphasis.

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Another Successful Regional ADSA!

The 2013 Regional ADSA was another one for the books for the Gopher Dairy Club as they went home with several

awards. This year, Regional ADSA was hosted by Iowa State’s Dairy Science Club in Ames, IA. The Gopher Dairy Club en-joyed Friday night activities and a Saturday filled with educa-tional seminars. The weekend came to a close with a recogni-tion banquet that honored accomplishments from each club. The Gopher Dairy Club was awarded “Largest Club in Atten-dance,” “1st Place Chapter Yearbook,” and “1st Place Website.” Also, a large congratulations goes out to Kelsey Mussman for being elected the 1st Vice President!

The Gopher Dairy Club is excited for next year’s Regional ADSA, as it will be held at the Ohio State University. Dates of the event have yet to be determined.

Gophers Help at State Convention

Over 296 FFA members from across the state gathered at the State Conventional on April 28-30 on the St. Paul Campus. Once again, the Gopher Dairy Club pulled off an outstanding Judging Contest for

the young FFA members. There was a mulitude of help from all members as heifers and cows needed to be washed, clipped, handled, and brought to the arena for the contest. The State FFA Dairy Judging Contest is a time where members are able to work together to create an educational contest for FFA members who are truly passionate about the dairy industry. A large thank you goes out to Rebecca Groos and Craig Betcher as they co-chaired this great event!

Members Celebrate At Annual Banquet

Each year, Gopher Dairy Club members, past and present, take time to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments.

The 2012 Annual Recognition Banquet was once again held at the Ramada Hotel in Minneapolis on February 17, where near-ly 200 members and their supporters attended. This year, Joel Groskreutz, CEO of Accelerated Genetics was the main speak-er for the event and he did a wonderful job of encouraging stu-dents to continue pursuing a career in the dairy industry. The “Rookie of the Year Award,” “Outstanding Senior Award,” as well as Animal Science Scholarships were among the awards recognized at the banquet. This year was a notable one, as the Gopher Dairy Club proudly awarded two “Rookie of the Year” awards to Kelsey Mussman and Rebecca Groos. While the club consisted of 20 dedicated seniors, Emily Krekelberg was awarded the “Outstanding Senior Award.” The Gopher Dairy Club looks foward to another year filled with excitement to bring to the 2013 Annual Recognition Banquet!

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GDC Takes 3rd At MN Royal Events

Hats Off To Thee - MN Royal 2013! It sure was an exciting MN Royal this year for the Gopher Dairy Club. Not only did the club complete the week events with a 3rd place finish, but GDC queen can-

didate, Theresa Twohey, stole the hearts of the St. Paul Campus as the 2013 MN Royal Queen. Alongside her ran our king candidate, Isaac Salfer. The week’s events included: Skit Night, Quiz Bowl, the Royal Run, the Milkmaid Contest, Ag Olympics, the Showmanship Competition, and the always anticipated Johnny Holms. The 2013 MN Royal was held on April 8-13 with an unexpected snowstorm rolling in, making this week one to remember for years to come!

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Congratulations to Past and Present Members!

Engagements

• Emilie Lane and Tyler Evink will tie the knot on July 5, 2014.• Emily Krekelberg and Clayton Wilmes will be joined together on

May 31, 2014.• Erika Ferhnholtz and Tim Nagorske have recently announced

their engagement.

Scholarships

Congratulations to freshman, Wyatt Smith, on receiving the Fred Stout Experience Award! Wyatt resides in Hamburg, MN where his family operates Smith Haven Dairy, a 125-cow Jersey herd. Smith is a freshman at the University of Minnesota studying Animal Science with a dairy emphasis. The Fred Stout Experience Award is one of nine educational awards for Jersey Youth managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Dates to Remember:

June 10-12Gopher Dairy Camp

July 7-10National ADSA-SAD, Indianapolis, MN

Contact Info: 612. 624. 2277 gdc@umn.edu www.ansci.umn.edu/gdc/