2012 District #3 Dairy Princess Contest--Cheese Social & Introduction of Contestants

Welcome to

"The Land of Milk & Honey"

The 55th Annual District #3 Dairy Princess contest was held on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Co-Sponsored by:

California Milk Advisory Board &

North Bay Dairy Women

Miss Amanda Moretti

2011-12 Dairy Princess

Amanda and her Alternate Samantha Spaletta have done an outstanding job representing our dairy industry this past year.  Thank you Amanda & Samantha!

There were 10 amazing contestants this year.

Pictured from left to right are:

Ashley Hawkins, Michelle McClure, Samantha Maas, Jessie Jones, Megan Morgan, Danielle Dolcini, Suzanne Amaral, Jenna Bergstedt, Cassandra Redding & Karen De La Torre.

Escorts behind them are:

Justin Kehoe, Jordan Mahrt, Eric Neles, Michael Guerrero, Blayke Thorson, Peter Maselli, Zach Cipriano, Andrew Caramango, Tanner Berncich, Jack Perez, Reilley Dolcini.

Not pictured is Travis Simpson.

The stage is ready and the tables are set!

Dairy Princess Amanda & Alternate Samantha introduce themselves at the Cheese Social.

If you are wondering, the Cheese Social is a quick start to the nights events.  The Co-Chair representatives from North Bay Dairy Women & California Milk Advisory Board meet with the Committee Members, Judges, Contestants, Escorts & Sponsors for a brief cheese tasting & social time.

The contestants introduce themselves & their escorts to those attending and have a few minutes to mingle with the judges and committee in an informal event. 

The girls are presented a gift by the California Milk Advisory Rep, this year Jerry Corda had that duty.

Chair Judy Buttke presents our Emcee, Ralph Sartori with a gift and everyone takes a few minutes to try and relax before the onstage event begins.

2011-12 Dairy Princess Miss Amanda Moretti begins introductions with Escort Reilly Dolcini

2011-12 Alternate Dairy Princess Miss Samantha Spaletta introduces her Escort Zach Cipriano

The ten contestants & their escorts:

Suzanne Amaral from Sonoma & Escort Travis Simpson

Megan Morgan from Petaluma & Escort Blayke Thorson

Danielle Dolcini from Nicasio & Escort Peter Maselli

Jessie Jones from Santa Rosa & Escort Michael Guerrero

Samantha Maas from Petaluma & Escort Eric Neles

Jenna Bergstedt from Petaluma & Escort Andrew Caramango

Karen De La Torre from Petaluma & Escort Jack Perez

Cassandra Redding from Sebastopol & Escort Tanner Berncich

Michelle McClure from Inverness & Escort Jordan Mahrt

Ashley Hawkins from Petaluma & Escort Justin Kehoe

Our Chairperson & North Bay Dairy Women President

Judy Buttke with grandson Ryan

Milk Maids for this contest are:

Janelle Kehoe, Regina Pozzi, Janet Kracker, Jessie Peterson, Makenzie Floyd,

Shelby Cover and Callie Marsh.

The Milk Maids help out with some of the jobs on the afternoon & night of the contest.  They serve at the rehearsal luncheon, take tickets, pass out milk & ice cream and get to be in a bit of contact with the current contestants.

We hope to see these girls as contestants in the near future.  Thank you girls!

 

CMAB Board Rep Jerry Corda presenting a gift to Jenna Bergstedt

and to Jessie Jones.

Chairperson Judy Buttke & Emcee Ralph Sartori.

Terrific representation for District #3 Dairy Industry.

! Good Luck to all!!

Next Up: Stage Interviews & Contest Highlights

Sonoma County Fair Dairy of the Year 2012

North Bay Dairy Women would like to Congratulate

The Buttke Family on being named the

2012 Sonoma County Fair

Dairy of the Year!!

Photo Courtesy Hawkes Photography

This was posted on the North Bay Dairy Women Facebook Page, but wanted to add it here!

Congratulations to Judy & Doug and their Family

for a well deserved honor.

They will be honored on August 11
at the Open Dairy Show.

A link to the Sonoma County Fair Press Release: http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/docs/Outstanding_Dairy_release_5_09_12_Final.pdf

2012 District #3 Dairy Princess Contest & Ball

 

Photos and information coming soon (finally!).

2012-13 District #3 Dairy Princess Contestants & Escorts

Dairy Princess Suzanne Amaral

1st Alternate Dairy Princess Michelle McClure

2nd Alternate Dairy Princess Samantha Maas

Oral History Workshop, June 16

Oral History Workshop

Saturday, June 16 in the Forum Room at the Central Library
211 E Street, Santa Rosa

Attached is the flyer with more information:
Oral History Workshop

Our friend & historian, Katherine Rinehart shared this notice.
Anyone interested in participating? 
You need reservations (it's free!).  Phone Katherine at (707-545-0831 ext. 562) or email (krinehart@sonoma.lib.ca.us to reserve a seat.

Modesto Junior College Dairy Judging Team

Modesto Junior College Dairy Judging Team

The Modesto Junior College Dairy Judging Team had a very successful fall 2011 Judging Season and has the opportunity to travel to Europe to compete in an International Dairy Judging Contest.
Team members are: Emilie Strand-Past Dist. #3 Dairy Princess, Rocco Cunningham-Sonoma County 4-H & FFA member, Monica Soares & Natalie Sanders.  They are coached by Bill Hobby.

The team is currently looking for financial support to fund their trip.  Below are links for more information and ways to contribute.

MJC Press Release
MJC Scotland Donation Letter
MJC 2012 Dairy Team Pledge

District #3 Dairy Princess Contest

The 55th District #3 Dairy Princess Contest & Ball

is this Saturday, April 14, 2012.

The event is sold out.

Thank you to Dairy Princess Amanda and Alternate Samantha

for a great year.  These girls did a beautiful job and smiled all year!

(Photo courtesy Amanda!)

Contest Chair is Judy Buttke and Emcee is Ralph Sartori

The 2012 Contestants are:

Suzanne Amaral from Sonoma

Sponsored by John & Holly Camozzi Ranch

Jenna Bergstedt from Petaluma

Sponsored by Sonoma Marin Veterinary Service

Karen De La Torre from Petaluma

Sponsored by DeBernardi Dairy, Inc.

Danielle Dolcini from Nicasio

Sponsored by Beretta Dairy

Ashley Hawkins from Petaluma

Sponsored by Gerald Spaletta Dairy

Jessie Jones from Santa Rosa

Sponsored by Buttke Dairy

jSamantha Maas from Petaluma

Sponsored by Silacci Ag Services

Michelle McClure from Inverness

Sponsored by Valley View Dairy

Megan Morgan from Petaluma

Sponsored by Jeff Mixon Hay Transport

Cassandra Redding from Sebastopol

Sponsored by Sevall, Thwaites & Soper Insurance Agency

Escorts are:

Tanner Berncich, Andrew Caramango, Zach Cipriano, Reilly Dolcini, Michael Guerrero, Justin Kehoe, Jordan Mahrt, Peter Maselli, Eric Neles, Jack Perez, Travis Simpson, Blayke Thorson

Milk Maids are:

Shelby Cover, Makenzie Floyd, Janelle Kehoe, Janet Kracker, Catie Kunde, Callie Marsh, Jessie Peterson, Regina Pozzi

Our Judges:

Dr. Marit Arana, Ph.D from A.L Gilbert Company

Carolina Evangelo from District #7 Dairy Princess Committee

Joe Macon from Northern California Farm Credit

2012 Fun Nite

Friday, February 24 was the North Bay Dairy Women Annual Fun Nite.

About 130 attended this year. 

The Cook, Carvers & Helpers in the Kitchen.

Thank you Cindy Bordessa for a great job on the hams.

Also thanks to Mike Bordessa & Jeff Jones for carving help.

Paulette Swallow, Susan Bianchi &

Kim Jones all put in a lot of work.

Door & Raffle Ticket Sellers!

Thank you Cathy Nommsen & Judy Buttke.

And to Carl, too!

Found some people in the bar area.

First in line for dinner?!

Arlene & Ron McClure with friends enjoy dinner.

Lorrie Kidder and son John enjoyed themselves.

Judy & Doug Buttke cut a rug.

NBDW President Audrey Wheeler & Bob Muelrath.

Thanks to Audrey for all her work & for bringing all her friends!

 Charlie Baker Band kept it lively.

Everyone enjoyed their music.

Thank you to Charlie and to Kathleen Sartori for the donation of the band this year.

 Dancing.....

 dancing......

and more dancing!

Dorothy & Loretta should have been named the dance winners...

they didn't miss a chance to enjoy the music!

 And the exciting raffle prizes....everyone is waiting to win!!!

Judy & Cathy post winners for the 60+ prizes.

And some surprising faces on the dance floor.

Thank you to Kitty Meadows, chair of decorations.

Also, thanks to all who put time, effort & work into making the night a success.  We appreciate your help.

If you missed the fun, hope you can join us next year!

2012 Installation of Officers

North Bay Dairy Women

2012-13 Officers & Board

At our March 2012 General Meeting, new officers were installed.

Thank you to Mary Zimmerman for acting as installer.

Mary installs new President Judy Buttke.

2012-13 NBDW Officers:

Judy Buttke, President

Sue McIsaac, 1st Vice

Monique Moretti, 2nd Vice

Susan Bianchi, Secretary

Annette Grossi, Treasurer

Kim Jones, Corresponding Secretary

Other Board Members Are:

Cindy Bordessa

Christine Neles

Kristy Spaletta

Pat Stornetta

Paulette Swallow

Audrey Wheeler

Officers with Board Members & Dairy Women holding other Committee Chairs:

Back Row: Mary Zimmerman (Installer), Susan Bianchi, Kim Jones, Board Member Paulette Swallow

Center Row: Newsletter Editor Megan Herman, Board Member Kristy Spaletta, Sunshine Marie Baranzini, Annette Grossi

Front Row: Sue McIsaac, Judy Buttke, Monique Moretti, Outgoing President & Board Member Audrey Wheeler
Not pictured: Notification Secretary Ellen Durrer

Incoming President Judy presented our Outgoing 2010-12 President

Audrey Wheeler with a beautiful vase engraved with our logo.

Sue McIsaac and Cathy Nommsen presented Audrey with the Dairy Women Scrapbook.

A big thank you to Lorrie Kidder, Arlene McClure and Cathy Nommsen for there many years of service to the board.

2011 Sonoma County Fair Photos

2011 Sonoma County Fair

Here are some photos from the SCF last summer. Enjoy!

Alternate Dairy Princess Samantha Spaletta and Dairy Princess Amanda Moretti pass out ribbons and announce classes at the Open Dairy Show.

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Meanwhile at the Dairy Barn....

North Bay Dairy Women staff the Dairy Information Booth.

Below Kristy Spaletta & President Audrey Wheeler

work at the feed sample and literature table.

Kristy and her daughter are working hard with the instant printer!

As a new attaction to the Dairy Booth, NBDW purchased a small printer so we could take photos of kids with a calf (and some adults who wouldn't take no!).

As we took a photo, we sent it to print and they were able to leave with their very own

Dairy Moo-mento!

We need a bit of work to make this happen a bit quicker, but it was a great first time experience.

Look forward to seeing who comes back at the 2012 fair for a picture.

Here are some friends of North Bay Dairy Women Friends

 and the Calf.

Recognize Anyone?

And finally, a great photo of many of the 4-H & FFA Dairy Exhibitors in the Barn.  Looks like "Fair Time is Fun Time!"

Fun News

A bit behind in updating, so here is a fun photo to get back in the posting mood!

Congratulations to the Winning Novice Dairy Bowl Team at the 2012 California State Holstein Convention!!

The Team: Sammy Gambonini, Annie Neles, Grace Spaletta and Jackie Jones.

Great job girls, we are proud of you.