Holstein Association USA is currently planning nine regional member meetings that will be held nationwide between December 2011 and March 2012. Members are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area to hear the latest updates on Association business, and provide feedback on programs and services. At least one member of the Holstein Association USA board of directors and one staff member will lead each meeting, so it is an excellent opportunity for face-to-face interaction with Association leadership. Following are the dates and locations for the upcoming meetings, in chronological order. Region 7 - December 2, 2011 Oklahoma City, OK 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Best Western Saddleback Inn & Conference Center (Patio Room) 4300 Southwest Third Street Oklahoma City, OK 73108 In conjunction with the Oklahoma Holstein Meeting Region 1 - January 20, 2012 Syracuse, NY 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sheraton Syracuse Univ. Hotel & Conf. Ctr. 801 University Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 In conjunction with the New York All-Breeds Convention Region 9 - January 25, 2012 Phoenix, AZ 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport 3220 S. 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040 In conjunction with this meeting, there will be a dairy conference on genomics. Call Kelli at 800.952.5200, ext. 4124 to RSVP for complimentary lunch by Monday, January 16. Region 4 - February 4, 2012 Pigeon Forge, TN 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge 3230 Parkway, P.O. Box 1383 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 In conjunction with the Tennessee Holstein Meeting Region 3 - February 11, 2012 Mount Pleasant, MI 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort 6800 E Soaring Eagle Blvd Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 In conjunction with the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference Region 8 - February 18, 2012 Bow, WA 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Skagit Valley Casino Resort 5984 N Darrk Lane Bow, WA 98232 In conjunction with the Washington Holstein Meeting Region 2 - February 24, 2012 Lancaster, PA 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Doubletree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster 2400 Willow Street Pike Lancaster, PA 17602 In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Holstein Convention Region 5 - February 24, 2012 Waupaca, WI 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Waupaca Ale House Sports Bar & Conference Center 201 Foxfire Drive Waupaca, WI 54981 In conjunction with the Wisconsin Holstein Convention Region 6 - March 28, 2012 Sioux Falls, SD 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel (Fontenelle Room) 1211 West Avenue North Sioux Falls, SD 57104 In conjunction with the Central Plains Dairy Expo For complete lodging information, visit www.holsteinusa.com, click on Meetings & Conventions in the main menu, and then Regional Meetings, or go directly to www.holsteinusa.com/meetings/regionalmeetings.html . With questions, or for more information, contact Jodi Hoynoski at 800.952.5200, ext. 4261 or email jhoynoski@holstein.com. 10.31.2011