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AAAMERICANMERICANMERICANDDDAIRYAIRYAIRYSSSCIENCECIENCECIENCE

AAASSOCIATIONSSOCIATIONSSOCIATION


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A network that works for you


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Meet graduateprogram advisors

Develop a network ofprofessional contacts in thedairy industry


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Meet other dairy sciencestudents from acrossthe nation.


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An ADSA member

you should knowDr. Mike Hutjens is Professor ofAnimal Science at the University of

Illinois.D

r. Hutjens co-authored thetextbook, "Principles ofDairy Science,and is editor of the National DairyDatabase and Illinois Dairy Report. Hewrites feed columns for Hoard's

Dairyman, Dairy Today, Dairy Japan,Western Canadian Dairy Magazine,Wisconsin Agri-View, and Dairy HerdManagement.

Mike HutjensProfessor

Department of Animal ScienceUniversity of Illinois


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"Networking is key for ADSA membersvia the journal, regional and national meetings,and committees results in professionalimprovement and contacts."


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"As a graduate student at the U of WI, I had the opportunityto observe faculty and graduate students present research

at regional and national ADS

A meetings creating a careerlong interest and commitment to complete my doctorateserving the U.S. dairy industry through extensionand teaching."

-Mike HutjensUniversity of Illinois


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Membership for

undergraduatestudents inADSA is only

$5.00 per year.


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ADSA-SAD Website

Your one source for all informationrelated to the Student Affiliate Division

http://www.adsa.org/sad.asphttp://www.adsa.org/sad.asp


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Access to theonline Journal ofD

airyS

cience, andto the expandeddatabase searchcapabilities of

HighWire

Journal ofDairy Science


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Access to theonline directory of

nearly 10,000animal ag

professionals from

ADS

A, AS

AS

and PSA

FASSMembership Directory


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SAD AnnualM

eetings are heldin conjunctionwith ADSA

Annual Meetings

ADSA-SAD Annual Meeting


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An ADSA member

you should knowCari Wolfe is Director of Research and GeneticProgram Development for American JerseyCattle Association. She is responsible for

development of genetic programs, includingregional young sire proving groups, Young SireProgram and Genetic Diversity samplingprograms. She coordinates grant makingactivities and ongoing research projects fundedthrough the AJCC Research Foundation and

undertakes other research projects benefitingJersey owners. Cari W. Wolfe

American JerseyCattle Association


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Membership inADSA is one wayto keep a finger onthe pulse of theindustry anddevelop the

professionalrelationships that

are increasinglyimportant to ourbusiness.


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For example, two of the most significant grant proposalsthat were made to our (AJCA) Research Foundation in 2006

were the direct result of conversations while viewing theposters at the 2006 ADSA annual meeting.

Nothing tops the opportunity to developcollaborative approaches to solving

today's industry challenges.

- Cari W. WolfeAmerican Jersey Cattle Association


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2010 ADSA National MeetingJuly 10-13 in Denver, Colorado


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ADSA-SAD National Meeting

More than 100students andadvisorsparticipate in the4 day event.


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Events include:

Competitionsincluding Dairy Quiz

Bowl


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Presentation of theLatest Research


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Leadership Training

andCareer Preparation

Seminars


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An ADSA member

you should knowMark Konzelman II is a graduate of LouisianaState University where he majored inAnimal/Dairy/Poultry Sciences with a

concentration inD

airy Production.M

ark grew upon a small family-owned dairy in Kentwood,Louisiana where his family still milks about onehundred cows. During his time at LSU, he wasactive in several student organizations such as theDairy Science Club, Agricultural StudentsAssociation, and Student Alumni Association. Heis also past President of the Agricultural CollegeCouncil at LSU.

Mark was National Student Affiliate DivisionPresident for ADSA in 2006-2007.

Mark Konzelman IISAD President 2006-2007Louisiana State University


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Serving as a national SAD officer

has lead to a wide variety ofleadership opportunities throughcollaboration with other officersand advisors spread across ournation. It has also providedwonderful networking

opportunities by meeting andworking with people from allaspects of the dairy industry. The

final and most valuable experienceis the bonds formed with colleaguesof tomorrow.

- Mark Konzelman IILouisiana State University


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Visits to Nearby Dairy Farms and

Local Tourist Sites


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Commercial Exhibitors

RepresentingM

any Facets ofAnimal Agriculture


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Hundreds of Job Postings

in the Career Center


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Recognition for Accomplishments


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Ample Opportunity to Mix and Interactwith Professionals

& OtherStudents


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An ADSA member

you should knowRebekah Blades is Food Safety Manager andQuality Control Assistant Manager for Wal-MartStores, Inc. She is responsible for inspecting and

maintaining quality of all produce, meat,and perishable items for Wal-Mart which includes63 stores and 1 distribution center. Included withthis is ensuring all food safety processes andprocedures are in place for Wal-Mart, as well aseach supplier.

Rebekah served as ADSA-SAD Vice President in2001-2002 and ADSA-SAD President from 2002-2003. She is a graduate from Louisiana StateUniversity.

Rebekah BladesWal-Mart Stores, Inc.


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M

y involvement with ADS

A has beenmore than an education. The people youmeet will be friends for life. Theconnections you make and networksthat are formed go beyond anything

you can learn in the classroom. ADSAand its members are genuinelyconcerned about the students. Theywant only the best for you and yourfuture, as well as the future of ADSA.

- Rebekah BladesWal-Mart Stores, Inc.


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Mixers & Socials WhereOld Friendships are Renewed and

New Friendships are Made


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SAD National Meeting

Best of all, meeting registration is

F R E E !F R E E !


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An ADSA member

you should knowDr. David Dickson, a retired professor ofDairyScience, continues his work in dairy cattleevaluation and selection as coach of the UW Dairy

Cattle Judging Team. Dickson also judges atnumerous national and international shows. Heserves on the World Dairy Expo Board ofDirectorsand Dairy Committee and he is an active memberof the Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees.Dickson also works as Technical Advisor forDairy

HerdM

anagement magazine and consults forother dairy industry groups and organizations.

Dr. David Dickson

Emeritus ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin


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My college advisor talked me

into joining ADSA almost 50years ago. I can't begin to tellyou how much I've appreciated hisgreat advice ever since. Havingyour peers recognize you withprestigious awards is extremelygratifying; but the manyfriendships, the advice fromcolleagues, and being a small

part of the growth anddevelopment of ADSA are evenmore significant.

-Dr. David DicksonUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison


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For more information aboutmembership in ADSA, visit the

ADS

A web site at

http://www.adsa.org/

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