2018 WORLD DAIRY EXPO • ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER • MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA • WWW.WORLDDAIRYEXPO.COM • LISTEN TO SHOW COVERAGE AT 95.7 FM
EXPO DAILY EDITION Volunteers aplenty
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Wednesday's Attendance: 12,665 total attendees
International Attendance To Date:
1,570 total attendees from 84 countries
In This Issue:
Word on the Street: Trade Show Exhibitors page 6
Dairyman of the Year
page 8
Champion Spotlight
pages 15-16
Today's Highlights:
7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
Int'l Red & White Show - Cows and Groups
Int'l Guernsey Show - Cows and Groups
10 a.m.
Dairy Forage Seminar
12 p.m.
Int'l Holstein Show Heifers
1:30 p.m.
Dairy Forage Seminar
2 p.m. Int'l Guernsey Classic Sale 2 p.m. World Premier Milking Shorthorn Sale
4 p.m. Happy Hour in The Tanbark, sponsored by Zoetis 5 p.m. International Reception
7 p.m. World Classic '18 Holstein Sale
SHOWRING RESULTS Text WDERESULTS to 727-493-3976 for Showring results
FLAVORS OF THE DAY
Grilled Cheese
Garlic Cheddar from Cedar Grove in Plain, Wis.
UW-Madison Cheese Stand next to the Arena Building
Ice Cream
Birthday Cake • Ship Wreck • French Silk
GEA Ice Cream Stand located in the Exhibition Hall
#WDE18
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018
Expo thrives with support from outside help BY JENNIFER COYNE Staff writer
Whether it is their first time at World Dairy Expo or they have attended too many times to count, volunteers are a large reason Expo has become one of the most notable events in the dairy industry. Those who help with the show are of different ages, come from a variety of backgrounds and volunteer for many reasons. In working together, they help Expo run seamlessly. “Expo wouldn’t be Expo without volunteers,” Dave Badula said. “I tip my hat to all of the volunteers.” Badula, of Cassville, Wis., attended his first World Dairy Expo in 1973. This will be his 33rd year serving as a volunteer. Although Badula has served in many roles as a volunteer at Expo, he is most humbled by his contributions to the International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. In the beginning, Badula helped lead cattle throughout the Showring. He then fundraised to improve the contest and now plays a vital role in the competition’s execution. “For many, because of this competition, it’s their first trip to Expo,” Badula said.
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LeAnne Marshall sorts through Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitor information slips in the Dairy Cattle Office Oct. 2. Marshall is one of many volunteers who spends their week helping World Dairy Expo run smoothly. “My goal is to give them the best experience possible and leave a good impression. I want those kids to have a nice show. We’ve turned a secondrate contest into the reputable event it is today.” With Badula’s years of volunteering at Expo, he is most rewarded in seeing former youth contestants at the show in different capacities. “You think back 30 years ago, and you remember the
faces of those kids, but not the names,” Badula said. “Now, they’re the leaders in the industry, and it all began with their judging trip to Expo.” Pam VanderSanden also finds fulfillment in working with youth at Expo. However, her target audience is much younger. For five years, VanderSanden has volunteered as a guide for the fourth-grade School Tours during Expo.
Prior to participating in the tour, the students are given information on the dairy industry so their time at Expo is both educational and engaging. “It’s neat to share all that knowledge,” VanderSanden said. “I hope the tours make the kids better people, whether Turn to VOLUNTEERS | Page 5
Top-notch accommodations
International attendees offered five-star amenities at WDE BY MARIA BICHLER Staff writer
International visitors to World Dairy Expo (WDE) can expect to be well accommodated. “We’re World Dairy Expo, which means we have a responsibility to provide attendees with information on a global scale,” said Cassi Miller, program assistant for WDE. “Our mission is to continue being the must-attend event for everyone in the global dairy industry.” It is with this in mind that Expo is rolling out annual favorites once again, while adding new highlights for international attendees. When international visitors arrive at the Alliant Energy Center, their first stop is
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NINA LINTON PHOTOGRAPHY
A group of international attendees socialize during the International Reception at World Dairy Expo. The reception is one piece of Expo catered to international guests. registration in the East Lobby of the Coliseum. The International Registration Desk has been open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. since Tuesday and will be open again tomorrow, 8 a.m. to noon. Upon registration, a commemorative WDE pin and country
ribbon are provided. The ribbon is needed to gain access to the International Reception and International Lounge. International attendees are also given a copy of The International Visitor, a free magazine that highlights internationally-flavored
stories, details International Lounge exhibitors and provides maps and other pertinent show information. Expo’s interpreters provide a free service to visitors, assisting with directions, show information, tour registration or business transactions. These interpreters are located at the International Lounge in the Coliseum and in the East Lobby assisting with registration. To further accommodate international visitors, WDE added a new luggage storage area to this year’s show. Guests are able to check their bags in the Coliseum’s East Lobby and store luggage for the day. “We want our attendees to be able to freely explore all World Dairy Expo has to offer without the burden of luggage,” remarked Miller. “This service alleviates the concerns of finding a safe place to store bags that has been previously expressed by international atTurn to INTERNATIONAL | Page 3