The milkhouse chairs are responsible for operating the milkhouse area and maintaining a sanitary workspace. Prior skid steer, forklift, and tractor experience are preferred for this position. They are responsible for a plethora of duties during the show, including (but not limited to): manure cleanup, milk runs, night pulls, equipment operation, set-up of barns/fences/tents, and more. The grounds chairs are responsible for set-up and take-down of outdoor areas and barns. The cheese stand is BDC’s largest fundraiser. This is a two-year position, so they must be a junior or younger at the time of application. The cheese stand chairs are responsible for the cheese stand including: ordering all supplies, set-up and take-down of the area, finding sponsors and donors, managing finances, and organizing a work crew. They must ensure that time sheets and tax sheets are properly filled out. They must be capable of obtaining a driver’s permission slip from risk management as they will be using state-issued vehicles for the duration of WDE, as well as the prior week for set up. The business chairs are responsible for coordinating all workers’ hours and driving them to and from WDE grounds. Following their term as co-general chair, they will serve as the next general chair for the following WDE and must illustrate the same abilities as explained in the general chair position. The co-general chair assists the general chair with communications between all chairmen and assists them in their responsibilities.

They must understand the importance and efficiency of delegating others to work during WDE, is responsible for reserving state vehicles and ensuring that all eligible chairmen obtain a driver’s authorization. They will assist other chairpersons in their responsibilities and must have the leadership ability to recruit and motivate the WDE BDC workforce, as well as have outstanding organizational skills, and a desire to see the job done well and on time. The general chair oversees all other chairs and is responsible for communications with other chairpersons. Not pictured: Brooke Meinholz (Milkhouse), Kaitlyn Schott (Cheesestand), Nathan Poches (Signage) Chair Descriptions If you are a BDC member and you are interested in becoming a committee chair for World Dairy Expo, please see the descriptions below or contact the current 2023 General Chair, Zach Woodworth, at World Dairy Expo Chair Teamīack Row (left to right): Tyler Schroepfer (Showring), Jaden Henneman (Business), Zach Wiegel (General), Zach Woodworth (Co-General), Nate Daniels (Grounds), Isaiah Hoffman (Signage), Brianna Wanek (Cheesestand).įront Row (left to right): Grace Vos (Showring), Kelley Braun (Business), Sophy Henisz (Showring), Clarissa Gross (Milkhouse), Ana McCourt (Signage), Zach Olson (Grounds). The trade show features over 650 companies, the dairy cattle show features over 1,600 exhibitors, and the educational opportunities span from advanced technology to farm tours and more.īecause WDE is held in Badger Dairy Club’s own backyard, we have the amazing opportunity to work with the WDE officials to get members working at the event as well as hosting the renowned Grilled Cheese Stand. World Dairy Expo hosts an international dairy cattle show, trade show, and educational events every year in Madison, WI.

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