2016 Penn State Dairymen’s Club Board of Directors

Dr. Daniel Oliver, President(814) 360-5069 • dao144@gmail.com

Emily Caldwell, Vice President(724) 601-8268 • ecaldwell718@gmail.comEugene Schurman, Secretary/Treasurer

(724) 254-2103 • exs10@psu.eduAmy Leslie, Milk Bottle Chair

(410) 353-2418 • amyeiser@gmail.comDavid Glock, CAS Representative

(570) 452-1696 • davidglockpsu@yahoo.com Suzanne Demeester

(717) 278-8213 • Suzanne.Demeester@novusint.com Logan Horst

(717) 816-0278 • loganthorst@gmail.comRenée Norman-Kenny

(570) 419-5188 • norman.renee@gmail.comRebecca Shaw

(814) 327-4422 • Rebecca_Shaw@cargill.comKim Kriebel Skumanick

(570) 954-5515 • kimskumanick@gmail.comCindy Weimer

(814) 758-2998 • cweimer@milk4u.org

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A message from your outgoing president:

“If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.” —Author unknown

Greetings from the Penn State Dairymen’s Club Board of Directors. As I write my final message as President, I want to congratulate Dr. Dan Oliver for stepping up to take the reins as President. I also want to thank Logan Horst for serving as Milk Bottle Chair for the past two years. Congratulations also go to Amy Yeiser Leslie for volunteering to serve as the new Milk Bottle Chair and Rebecca Shaw on serving as the Assistant Milk Bottle Chair. I finish my six-year term on the PSU Dairymen’s Board of Directors with it in good hands.

Even more change awaits the Dairymen’s Club as the “annual” reception following the Penn State Dairy Expo has been postponed until November to dovetail with the Nittany Lion Fall Classic. This change was necessary due to other major ag events occurring at the university at the same time. Speaking of which, congratulations to Alpha Zeta Fraternity on celebrating 100 years of their chapter house!

The Dairymen’s Club is financially sound and able to make a considerable donation to the Penn State Endowment Fund this year. Thanks to everyone who purchased milk bottles, as these proceeds go to the Endowment Fund for Penn State Animal Science student scholarships. The Milk Bottle Chair, along with the 2016 Board of Directors, are work-ing on the 2016 milk bottle. This is your last call to make a suggestion on the 2016 topic. As they select milk bottle topics, they are trying to find a keepsake that will appeal to a broad audience to sell as many bottles as possible. Remember, the more bottles that are sold, the more money for student scholarships.

As the Dairymen’s Club continues to grow and change, so will our personal lives. It is with a smile on my face that I don’t say goodbye, but rather, ‘til we meet again.

It has been an honor to serve you,

Cindy Shaffer

SPRING Newsletter 2016

Club founded in 1977To benefit Penn State

Dairy Science Programs

The Penn State Dairymen’s Club is pleased to welcome two new members to its board of directors. Learn more about Rebecca Shaw and Kim Kriebel Skumanick. Rebecca Shaw graduated from Penn State in 2014 with a degree in Agribusiness Management with a minor in International Agriculture. She’s a native of Williamsburg, Pa., and now resides in Hollidaysburg. Rebecca serves as the Dairy Marketing Specialist with Cargill Animal Nutrition, and she advocates for the ag industry under her alias, The Cow Chronicler. Find her on her blog, Facebook page, Twitter account or Instagram handle. Kim Skumanick is a 1986 Penn State grad with a degree in Dairy Production. Kim lives in Tunkhannock, Pa., and is a real estate broker with Keller Williams Real Estate. Kim says her favorite Penn State memory is participating in the first Penn State Dairy Expo to be held in the Snider Ag Arena and winning overall champion honors.

The Dairymen’s Club Board of Directors is always looking for members to serve on the board. If you’re interested in volunteering or have suggestions, please contact Dr. Daniel Oliver at dao144@gmail.com or (814) 360-5069.

Meet Your New Board Members Welcome Rebecca Shaw and Kim Kriebel Skumanick

to the Dairymen’s Club Board of Directors.

The Dairymen’s Club Board of Directors wants to thank Cindy for her years of leadership. In addition to President, Cindy

served as Milk Bottle Chair. The board also recognizes outgoing board member David Packard. Thank you both for

your dedication to the club and your fellow alumni.

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CONTINUED OFFER!Buy the new 2015 milk bottle, Berkey Creamery for $17!

Buy any three bottles, including the 2015 bottle, for $15 and receive a fourth bottle for free!

All profits of milk bottle sales benefit the Penn State Dairymen’s Club Scholarship Endowment Fund. The endowment is used to create a scholarship for Penn State freshmen studying dairy science.

BUY THE 2015 Milk Bottle!

Milk Bottle Order Form:

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Email Address: Shipping Address (if different from above): City: State: Zip: Check box if this is a gift. Name of recipient:

Make check or money order payable to:Penn State Dairymen’s ClubAmy Yeiser Leslie140 Dusty LaneButler, PA 16002

Please indicate items and quantities below: Item Quantity

2000 Milk Bottle (Original Scene) x $15.00 = 2001 Milk Bottle (Ag Arena) x $15.00 = 2002 Milk Bottle (Creamery) x $15.00 = 2003 Milk Bottle (Original Barn) x $15.00 = 2004 Milk Bottle (Old Main) x $15.00 = 2005 Milk Bottle (Nittany Shrine) x $15.00 = 2006 Milk Bottle (Beaver Stadium) x $15.00 = 2007 Milk Bottle (Joe Paterno) x $15.00 = 2008 Milk Bottle (Blue Band) x $15.00 = 2009 Milk Bottle (Mascot/Cow) x $15.00 = 2010 Milk Bottle (THON) x $15.00 = 2011 Milk Bottle (400th Win) x $15.00 = 2012 Milk Bottle (Elms) x $15.00 = 2013 Milk Bottle (Welcome) x $15.00 = 2014 Milk Bottle (S-Zone) x $15.00 = 2015 Milk Bottle (Berkey Creamery) x $17.00 = Antique Display Holder (holds 4) x $12.00 = **Shipping & Handling Charges Apply1 - 2 Items $8.50 = 3 - 10 Items $12.50 = 11 Items & Over $14.75 = TOTAL =

**NOTE: Fees are for each address, not per order. These charges are for the continental U.S. only. For local pick-up information, or shipping rates outside the continental U.S., contact Amy Yeiser Leslie at amyeiser@gmail.com or (410) 353-2418.

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Campus Chatter: An Update from the Dairy Science Club

To kick off 2016, Dairy Science Club members took part in the 100th annual PA Farm Show. Members assisted with the PDCA Dairy Judging Contest for adults and conducted a youth judging contest for 4-H and FFA members. Members also assisted with the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association cheese stand. During the last week of January, Dairy Science Club members Amber Gabel, Michelle Hartzell, and Jaylene Lesher were members of the second place team at the National Beef Cattlemen’s Association quiz bowl contest in San Diego.

Club members were very active at the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Convention in early February. More than 30 members helped conduct the quiz bowl and jeopar-dy contests, while others participated in the two events. More than 30 junior teams competed in the quiz bowl! Congratulations to the teams from Centre and Lancaster Counties for winning their divisions.

The first weekend of February was busy as Penn State traveled to the University of Connecticut for NESA during the same weekend as the Junior Holstein Convention and placed second in the overall institution rankings.

On March 4, club members headed to Clarion to conduct the Pennsylvania

Jersey Jeopardy contest at the state Jersey convention. After the competition, members continued on to Pittsburgh Airport for spring trip. On March 5, 38 club members and chaperones headed to Colorado for five days. They spent the weekend in Colorado Springs visiting several attractions and landmarks. Students toured the U.S. Olympic Train-ing Facility and hiked in Garden of the Gods on Saturday. Sunday’s agenda was highlighted by a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy before heading north to Estes Park and the YMCA of the Rockies. After hiking in snow at Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday, the group visited several large dairy farms ranging in size from 1,500 to 5,000 cows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Other highlights included a 50,000 head lamb feedlot, a 90,000 head beef feedlot, and a large milk processing facility.

On March 19, the club hosted the spring judging contest. This is one of the club’s oldest activities, and more than 200 4-H, FFA and collegiate contestants judged six classes from the Penn State herd. April will also be a busy month with events such as Osteochallenge, the 5-kilometer walk/run that benefits the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and Meet a Farm Animal Day. The Penn State Dairy Expo will take place on Saturday, April 23, and the club awards banquet is scheduled for April 27.

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Ideas for Next Milk BottleHave a great idea for the 2016 Milk Bottle? Contact Daniel Oliver at dao144@gmail.com or (814) 360-5069. Below is a list of previous milk bottle designs. Past Milk Bottles:2015 - Berkey Creamery 150th anniversary 2014 - Beaver Stadium “S-Zone”2013 - Penn State Welcome2012 - Penn State Elms2011 - JoePa’s 400th Win2010 - THON2009 - PSU Mascot Holding a Cow 2008 - Penn State Blue Band 2007 - Joe Paterno2006 - Beaver Stadium2005 - Nittany Lion Shrine 2004 - Old Main2003 - Original Penn State Dairy Barns2002 - Penn State Creamery2001 - Penn State Ag Arena2000 - Original Farm Scene ACT FAST! We only have four 2008 bottles left in the office. Be sure to order yours before they sell out.

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Morgan AldeaGarrett BylerCarli CaroleiJordan FairmanAndrea FooreMichelle HartzellChad HeffnerLaura HoltzingerHannah JacksonRebecca KloppJaylene LesherAlyssa MaxwellDenille PingreyCaitlyn PoolRichard PrittsSarabeth RoyerMichael RushGreyson SmithCollin Stoltzfus

The Future of Our Industry

Congratulations to 19 students graduating this May and August

DAS Alumni Tailgate The PSU Dairymen’s Club, Stockmen’s Club and Poultry Science Club held the 10th annual football tailgate for alumni prior to the Oct. 31, 2015 game. Alumni were able to enjoy the Nittany Lions’ blowout victory over the Fighting Illini, 39-0. Watch the Dairymen’s Club website and Facebook page for information about the 2016 DAS tailgate. If you’re interested in helping with the event, contact Dan Oliver.

Club members raise funds for Evan YoderAt the 2015 Nittany Lion Fall Classic, the Penn State Dairy Science Club hosted a breakfast to benefit Evan Yoder, a recent graduate of Penn State who was an active member of the club. In July 2015, the Huntingdon, Pa., native was found unconscious at Greenwood Park while spending time with his family. The breakfast was held in the Mezzanine area of the Snider Ag Arena from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. In addition to the breakfast, a set of custom, handmade Penn State corn hole boards were auctioned off during the sale to benefit Evan and his family.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, make a check payable to the Evan Yoder Fund and mail to:

Penn State Dairy Science Club312 Henning BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802 —Information and photo provided by Cindy Shaffer

The Penn State Dairymen’s Club312 Henning BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802

Visit us on the Web: www.das.psu.edu/alumni/dairymen

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS• During our spring conference call, the Penn State Dairymen’s Club board of directors voted to postpone our annual get-together (more recently held following the spring Dairy Expo) until the fall, due to scheduling conflicts. Please save the date of the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on Nov. 12, and watch for more details about our plans later this year. If you have any suggestions for this event, please contact Dan Oliver at dao144@gmail.com or (814) 360-5069. • The Dairymen’s Club offers two membership levels: – Lifetime membership for a one-time fee of $100 – Annual membership dues of $15 per year If you’re an annual member and interested in lifetime membership, we will deduct the dues you have already paid into the club. If you’re not sure of your membership level or know of someone

you’d like to add to our database, please contact Emily Caldwell at ecaldwell718@gmail.com or (724) 601-8268.

• Help us cut costs! Give us your email address to receive the Dairymen’s newsletter, delivered twice a year, by email instead of mail. Contact Emily Caldwell (ecaldwell718@gmail.com) with your email address.