June 1st is the Registration Deadline for the 2015 US National Holstein Convention! You can register on-line or by mail.
Registration is now open through here
You can register online and pay with a credit card, or fill out the registration form and mail it in with a check. Register by June 1 to avoid paying late fees! Some tours are also limited in numbers, so make sure to register early to ensure your spot!
The Illinois Holstein Association is excited about the upcoming event and hopes to see a great turnout at this year’s event. To visit their website click here
A great group of volunteers have devoted their time to help make this a great convention!
Schedule
| Monday, June 22 | ||
| 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Convention Registration | |
| 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Dairy Jeopardy Orientation | |
| 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Dairy Bar | |
| 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Junior Welcome | Baked potato & chili bar |
| Tuesday, June 23 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Convention Registration | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dairy Bar | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | NHWSO Interviews | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | DJM Interviews | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dairy Jeopardy Contest | |
| 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. | Golf Tournament | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | DJM Luncheon (Invitation only) | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon for Juniors & Adults | Italian beef & grilled chicken sandwiches |
| 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Prepared Public Speaking Contest | |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dairy Knowledge Exam | |
| 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting | |
| 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Junior Mardi Gras Mixer | Pizza |
| Wednesday, June 24 | ||
| 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Convention Registration | |
| 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dairy Bar | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Tour #1: GEA Farm Technologies, Lindale Holsteins, Team Holsteins & Luck-E Holsteins |
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| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Tour #2: Golden Oaks Farm, Midwest Organics & Volo Auto Museum | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Tour #3: Chicago Lakefront Museum Campus – Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Tour #4: Magic Waters Waterpark | 100 max. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Trade Show Set-up | |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Pre-Sale Meal | Pork chops & chicken |
| 7:00 p.m. | National Convention Sale | |
| 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Junior Ag Olympics & Dance | |
| Thursday, June 25 | ||
| 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dairy Bar | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Chicago Architectural Tour & Lunch/Shopping on Navy Pier |
100 max. |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Trade Show | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Convention Registration | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Dairy Bowl Contest | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NHWSO Silent Auction | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Annual Meeting & Caucuses | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon for Juniors & Adults | Pasta buffet |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | State Leaders Luncheon | Invitation only |
| 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Family Night @ Medieval Times | Four-course meal |
| Friday, June 26 | ||
| 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dairy Bar | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Delegate Info. Breakfast | Invitation only |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Convention Registration | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Trade Show | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NHWSO Silent Auction | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Annual Meeting | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | NHWSO Meeting | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Past Directors’ Luncheon | Invitation only |
| 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Junior Awards Luncheon | Turkey & ham buffet |
| 1:00 p.m. | Futures Sale | Hors d’oeuvre starting at 12:30 p.m. |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | |
| 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Adult Banquet with special guest Orion Samuelson | Steak & chicken |
