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AWA Announces David P. Dickson Memorial Scholarship
New AWA Officers Elected for 2010-2011
The Association of Women in Agriculture recently elected a new group of young ladies to lead the organization for the 2010-2011 academic year.
AWA Hosts 15th Annual Breakfast on the Farm
The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) recently held its 15th annual Breakfast on the Farm on UW-Madison’s campus. Just shy of 1,200 attendees enjoyed a country breakfast in combination with many exciting activities, including an agriculture display and a petting zoo.
AWA Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Association of Women in Agriculture recently awarded 10 scholarships, totaling $6,000, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Two Elected, Three Appointed to AWA Corp Board
During last week’s annual meeting, Krista Knigge was elected president, while Kylene Anderson was re-elected treasurer. Amber Hahn was appointed to chair the house management committee. JoDee Sattler joins the board as the education committee chair. Jill Makovec was appointed to a second term as chair of the financial management committee.
AWA Seniors and Alumni Hold First Annual Senior Dinner
AWA active seniors and several alumni members gathered at the Flat Top Grill in Madison to network and celebrate the beginning of a new journey.
AWA Women Attend Study Tour in Costa Rica
After a semester-long class on tropical horticulture, six AWA members, including Olivia Koszarek, Hartland, Sophomore; Christa Behnke, Clintonville, Senior; Mackenzie Fochs, Mosinee, Sophomore; Dana Mohn, Lakeville, MN, Junior; Chelsea Brander, Spring Green, Sophomore; and Darci O’Brien, Prairie du Chien, Junior; traveled to Costa Rica, eager to take what they learned and turn it into an unforgettable adventure.
Second book in the “Chaney Twins' Series" now available
AWA Alumni Member, Rebecca Long Chaney, is proud to announce the release of her daughters' second children's book, “Mini Milk Maids on the Mooove.” This book is the second book in a children's agricultural education book series by five-year-old twin sisters Rianna and Sheridan Chaney and focuses on the dairy industry.
AWA Welcomes 18 New Members
This fall, 18 young ladies successfully completed the steps to becoming active members of the Association of Women in Agriculture.
Women Shape Future at Ag Leadership Summit
Women in agriculture, ranging from college students to industry professionals, gathered on Friday, October 23, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for the first-ever Women’s Ag Leadership Summit, presented by the Association of Women in Agriculture.
AWA Ladies Represent Well at Homecoming
“Bucky's Game Show” was the theme for this year’s homecoming, and AWA teamed up with the Babcock House and Sigma Alpha to participate in the festivities.
Three CALS students on UW-Madison Homecoming Court
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) was well represented on the 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Homecoming Court with three students on the ten-person court representing the entire University.
Breakfast on the Farm This Sunday
Join AWA for a morning of food and fun. The 14th Annual Breakfast on the Farm is this Sunday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at the UW Stock Pavilion.
First Networking Dinner This Thursday
Valerie Breunig invites interested actives and alumni to her home in Waunakee this Thursday, April 23 for food, fun and networking!
Auctions Raise Funds for Academic, Housing Scholarships
The silent and dessert auctions held at AWA Day brought in close to $4,500 for academic and housing scholarships.
Alumni Recognized at AWA Day
Alumni members who graduated 5, 10, 20 and 30 years ago were recognized at AWA Day, including:
AWA Honors Award Recipients
In conjunction with AWA Day, the following awards recipients were recognized:
Honored Guest – Barb Lee,
Friend of AWA – Ron Curran,
Outstanding Alumni – Becky Mentink,
Outstanding Woman in Agriculture – Susan Crane,
Founder’s Award – Sharon Brantmeier, and
Outstanding Senior – Rachel Herschleb.
Alumni Update: Jessie Potterton
WOW! I was just thinking to myself the other day that it has already been five years since I have been in Madison. When I was younger and everyone always said that the time goes by fast, I would smile and nod - and I kind of understood because of how fast college went, but it seems to go faster and faster each year…and oddly enough, that doesn’t make me feel any better!
Ten Scholarships Awarded at AWA Day
Ten AWA members recently received scholarships, totaling $6,000.
Five Elected, Two Appointed to AWA Board
During last week’s annual meeting, three alumni and two directors-at-large were elected to the AWA Corporation Board.
AWA Hosts Competitive Edge Conference
Last month, 12 high school girls and more than 35 actives attended Competitive Edge, which took place at Grainger Hall. Competitive Edge, an annual event hosted by AWA and Alpha Gamma Rho, is geared towards high school students accepted to UW-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
AWA Members Enjoy Spring Formal
Close to 50 members and their dates attended AWA's annual spring formal, which was held March 28 at the Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan.
AWA Members Head Up Dairy Sale
The Badger Invitational is a biennial sale hosted by UW-Madison’s Badger Dairy Club. The club handles all aspects of the sale, including cattle selections, advertising, decorations, concessions and pre- and post-sale entertainment.
Alumni Update: Jamie Fisher
I graduated in 2003 with a degree in animal science. I married my husband, Andy, in September of 2003, and we have two boys, Cole, 4, and Austin, 2 1/2. I am also co-owner of my home farm, Riverside Dairy.
AWA Welcomes New Members
The beginning of the semester always means one thing - new AWA members!
Members of the new joining class include:
Alumni Update: Heidi Bredeson
Never under estimate the power of an invitation for a weekend campus visit. In the early ‘80s tickets to a Badger game and post-game fun had me hooked on going to college at UW-Madison, with special thanks to cousins Daphne Holterman, Nadine Miller and Valerie Breunig. Having only lived at AWA two short years, friendships and memories are the ties that bind.
Alumni Update: Sandra Cardo Gorsuch
Life is certainly a journey with many unexpected twists and turns. When I graduated from UW-Madison in 1985, I surely would never have guessed I would be a family law attorney in a solo practice today. But, that is where I am. My degree in ag econ has proven to be a good general background for me, although I have never used it specifically in an ag-related career.
Holig, Brown Represent AWA at CALS Leadership Retreat
Abbie Holig, a sophomore from Mauston majoring in dairy science and Spanish, along with Danielle Brown, a freshman from Dodgeville majoring in dairy science, recently represented AWA at the CALS Leadership Retreat, which was held at Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells.
UW's Bielema to Speak at AWA Day
Planning is underway for this year's AWA Day, which will be held Saturday, April 4 at the Lowell Center.
Real World Workshop Takes Place at Candlewood Suites
Real World Workshop, a professional development event for actives and alumni, took place November 21 at the Candlewood Suites in Fitchburg.
AWA House Receives New Appliances
A new refrigerator and stove were recently installed at the AWA House.
AWA Members Participate in Service Activities
Members of the Association of Women in Agriculture have been busy this semester participating in a variety of service projects.
Past AWA Member Named Communications Manager for Holstein USA
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been named Communications Manager for the National Holstein Association. Lindsey Worden, who has been serving as the organization's Public Relations Specialist for the past year, will now lead all editorial, advertising, public relations strategies, and programs.
AWA Wear Available
I have eleven items available for order. The sizes range from XS-2X for all clothing. I would like orders in by November 17th. I’m hoping to have received the order in time for Christmas and gift giving.
AWA Shaping Lives Campaign Raises More Than $12,000
The Association of Women in Agriculture at UW-Madison recently concluded its 2008 Shaping Lives Campaign, raising more than $12,000 for the Brick Fund, Furniture Fund and its Education Fund at the UW Foundation.
Past AWA Member Named Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation
A search committee charged with the task of finding a new executive director for the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, Inc. has chosen a familiar face to fill the roll.
AWA Welcomes Another Large Potential Class
The Association of Women in Agriculture will be welcoming 27 new members to its membership this fall.
Dean Molly Jahn Visits AWA
The Association of Women in Agriculture was honored to recently have Dean Molly Jahn visit the AWA House for dinner.
AWA Real World Workshop
AWA Real World Workshop set for Friday, November 21 at the Candlewood Suites in Fitchburg.
Dairy Judging Teams Succeed at Recent Contests
Hard work and determination paid off for members of the UW-Madison Dairy Judging Teams. Highlights from recent contests include:
2008 CALS Fall Picnic
On September 11, the yard and atrium of the Microbial Sciences Building was filled with students attending the annual CALS Fall Picnic.
Networking Dinner Planned October 2
Join actives and alumni for a networking dinner on Thursday, October 2 at Paisan's Italian Restaurant in Madison.
Landscaping Gets ‘Extreme’ Makeover
The AWA house received an ‘extreme’ yard makeover this August thanks to Barb Lee, master gardener and AWA alumnus, and Becky Mentink, house management committee chair.
AWA Stays Connected Using LinkedIn
AWA actives and alumni are joining LinkedIn, an online network of professionals worldwide, representing 150 industries.
AWA Shaping Lives Campaign Raises More Than $12,000
Whether it's ‘cementing’ a memory into the sidewalk with a purchase of a foundation brick, supporting our UW Foundation education fund or donating towards new furniture in our 15-year-old AWA house, more than 30 families and individuals have committed financial resources to the 2008 AWA Shaping Lives Campaign.
AWA Cookbooks Have Arrived
Attention AWA Alumni & Actives:
The AWA Cookbooks have arrived and are ready to be picked up from the house or can be shipped directly to you.
2008-09 Officer Team Announced
The AWA active membership elected officers for the 2008-09 school year on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Congratulations to the new officers!
AWA Serves 1,050 at Annual Breakfast on the Farm
The Association of Women in Agriculture welcomed over 1,050 people to their 13th annual Breakfast on the Farm on Sunday, April 13.
AWA Breakfast on the Farm - Sunday, April 13th
Plans are underway for the 13th annual Association of Women in Agriculture Breakfast on the Farm. The breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 13th from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Stock Pavilion located on the UW-Madison campus.
AWA Offering Pampered Chef Products in April
In conjunction with cookbooks, AWA is proud the offer Pampered Chef products through AWA alumnus, Susan Orth. Take a look at the new and exciting products Pampered Chef has to offer and help AWA!
AWA Cookbook Orders Now Available
AWA is now selling the 2008 AWA Cookbook. Place your order to experience 250 delicious recipes from actives, alumni and friends! Each cookbook is $9.
Barbara Cooper Sherman Receives Founders Award
Last year, the marketing committee introduced the Founders Award in an effort to recognize individuals whose contributions have helped shaped the organization as we know it today.
AWA Celebrates 35 Years
AWA actives, alumni and guests celebrated the organization’s 35th anniversary on March 1 in Fond du Lac. More than 90 attendees were on hand to commemorate the organization’s past, celebrate its current accomplishments, and look towards the future.
Dessert Auction Raises $1,160
With everything from candy crunch pie to red velvet cake, the second annual AWA Day dessert auction raised $1,160 for two house scholarships. Melissa Doyle and Kristin Natzke will each receive a $580 rent reduction during the 2008-09 school year from the money raised during the auction.
AWA Big and Little Sisters Bond
What do you think about when you hear ‘AWA?’ Do you think of agriculture, professionalism, or being actively involved on UW-Madison campus? Even though these are all good to associate with AWA, they probably aren’t one of the first things members - past and present - think about.
AWA Breakfast on the Farm Scheduled For April
Plans are underway for the 13th annual Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) Breakfast on the Farm.
AWA to Celebrate 35 Years
The Association of Women in Agriculture will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Saturday, March 1 at the Ramada Plaza in Fond du Lac.
Submit Articles for AWA Cookbook
Plans for spring semester fundraising have began, and the active fundraising committee is hard at work planning for a 2008 AWA Cookbook!
AWA Award Applications & Nominations Now Available
For those of you interested in nominating and/or applying for any of the following awards, the applications are now available. Applications/nominations can be found at the AWA Google Listserv.
13th Annual Breakfast on the Farm
Another exciting year is ahead of us, which includes the much-anticipated 13th annual AWA Breakfast on the Farm. Due to the new protocol issued on campus, food events are no longer allowed in the Stock Pavilion, but Katie Behnke, co-general chairwoman, and animal sciences professor, Norlin Benevenga, have been working hard to find a location on campus and have set the date for Sunday, April 13, 2008.
AWA Welcomes New Members
AWA has a reputation of possessing some of the smartest and most promising leaders in agriculture. This reputation continues with the fall 2007 potential class. Overall, there were 22 girls who joined AWA.
Real World Workshop
AWA’s Real World Workshop, an event designed to help members gain skills for the “real world,” took place on Friday, November 2, 2007.
AWA Abroad
Completos, lobos marinos, Copadísimo, palta, Pisco, fome, jote, etc. They may sound foreign to you, but for Nicole Schmidt and Ginger James they were commonly used words and phrases while living in Valdivia, Chile.
2007 UW-Madison Dairy Judging Team Completes Successful Year
This fall, AWA ladies dominated the UW-Madison dairy judging team with amazing contest success. Here are some highlights from the year...
Where in the World is Bucky Badger?
Gettin’ down on the farm with AWA and Babcock!
Homecoming came and went with plenty of enthusiasm and school spirit to go around. Festivities began October 19th with the return of Badger Barge Building on Library Mall and Lake Mendota and ended October 26th with the Homecoming parade, fireworks, and pep rally!
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