Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) is planning a 2016 Judges Conference in Syracuse, New York, Friday, April 8, in conjunction with the Spring Dairy Carousel. The conference is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Coliseum at the New York State Fairgrounds.The conference will include judging classes as well as classroom time and lunch. Participants will judge six high-quality Holstein classes, one of which they will be assigned to give reasons on. A panel of officials will give attendees who meet the minimum requirements a "satisfactory" rating. Those planning to apply for the HAUSA Judges lists in the future must first attend and receive a satisfactory rating at a HAUSA Judges Conference before submitting an application. Individuals on the HAUSA Judges List must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a HAUSA Judges Conference within a five-year period.
Attendees at the Judges Conference must be at least 22 years of age by day of the conference. The fee to attend is $50 for pre-registrants (closing two weeks before the conference) and $100 for late registrants. Register for the conference online with a credit card at this link:
www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html
Hotel accommodations can be made at the Clarion Inn & Suites, 100 Farrell Road, Syracuse, NY 13209; phone 315.457-8700. Ask for the Holstein Association room rate of $69/night plus tax, available until March 31, subject to availability.
With questions, contact Jodi Hoynoski via email jhoynoski@holstein.com
2.2.2016
