2011 Sonoma County Ag Days

March 29 & 30, 2011

North Bay Dairy Women participated in Sonoma County Ag Days again this year.

Over 2 days of serving cups of milk to the students, teachers and parents the ladies

served up 100 Gallons of ice cold milk...that's 5,000 servings!!

In addition, 650 cartons were served at the Ag Day Reception.

Loretta Silacci, Audrey Wheeler, Renee Renati, Dairy Princess Emilie Stand and Annette Grossi

ready to meet the crowds.

Dairy Princess Emilie serves mik to students and teachers and answers their dairy questions.

Jessica McIsaac & Marie Baranzini take their turn at the milk dispenser.

Kristy Spaletta & Paulette Swallow share the dispensing job, too.

At the Awards Reception, Susan Bianchi, Dairy Princess Emilie & NBDW President Audrey Wheeler served cartons of milk...200 White Milk and 450 Chocolate Milk.

Thank you to all the Dairy Women who were on hand to help.

It is a busy, busy couple of days.  We reach many little smiling faces at this event each year.

Dairy Council of California was also on hand with the demonstration trailer.

2011-12 Officers & Board Installation

At our March 2011 Meeting, Joyce Leveroni installed our 2011-12 Officers

In photo front row seated: Judy Buttke- 1st Vice, Audrey Wheeler-President, Monique Moretti-2nd Vice.

Standing: Joyce Leveroni, Pat Stornetta-New Board Member, Christine Neles-Board Member, Susan Bianchi-Secretary, Sue McIsaac-Treasurer, Arlene McClure-Board, Annette Grossi-Board, Dairy Princess Emilie Strand, Cindy Bordessa-Correspondence, Marie Baranzini-Sunshine, Cathy Nommsen-Scrapbook.

2011-2012 Dairy Princess Contest & Ball

A quick post on the 2011-12 Dairy Princess  Contest.

Four lovely girls were contestants this year:

Maria Camozzi, Carly Miller, Amanda Moretti & Samantha Spaletta.

 Carly, Amanda, Maria and Samantha

Our new District #3 Dairy Princess is......

Miss Amanda Moretti

Photo of Amanda, proud parents Mike & Monique and brother Danny.

More photos and updates soon!

Dairy Princess Contest is fast approaching!

Emilie Strand, 2010-2011 Dist. 3 Dairy Princess

The 54th annual District 3 Dairy Princess Contest and Ball is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to have four candidates competing for this year's title...
Maria Camozzi
Carly Miller
Amanda Moretti
Samantha Spaletta

This year's Moonlight and Diamonds event will be held on Saturday, April 9th at the Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Building.

Doors open at 6 PM and the contest begins at 7 PM, followed by a buffet dinner catered by Jimmy's Catering and dancing to Goodtime DJ until 11:30 PM.

The night is sponsored by the North Bay Dairy Women and the California Milk Advisory Board.

2011 candidates (l-r): Spaletta, Moretti, Camozzi and Miller

Milk Maids assisting in the events of the day are Jenna Bergstedt, Danielle Dolcini, Michelle McClure, Cassie Redding and Ashley Tresch.

Dominic Balistreri, Anthony Bordessa, Jordan Grove, Clark Moretti, Danny Moretti and Spencer Neve will serve as escorts.

Visit John's Dairy Supply, Dairymen's Feed Co-Op, Jay Palms or contact Judy Buttke for your tickets today!  

Regina Camozzi, 1st Alt.            Stephanie Rowley, 2nd Alt.

Marin County Farm Day

Marin County Farm Day was held on March 24th at the Marin County Civic Center. Students and teachers were given a hands on look at agriculture in Marin County.

Dairy Princess Emilie Strand was on hand to help teach children about dairy products. She asked them to pull the dairy items from her basket, leaving the other items behind. She also handed out Real CA Cheese bags, coloring books and pencils to the students. 

Students from all schools in the county were eligible to enter the essay and mural contests. There were some fantastic entries! The essays and murals will be on display during Marin County Fair. 

Thank you to Joyce Leveroni, Ellen Durrer, Annette Grossi, Ann Corda and Karen Taylor for their help, assisting Emilie and handing out teacher packets.

And of course... the day would not have been complete without a visit from Clo!

For more photos of Marin County Farm Day 2011, visit:

The Wife of a Dairyman and

The Durrer Family

Thank you to Nancy Grossi for photo contributions.

Scholarship Applications are Here!

The Rose Grossi Memorial Scholarship is a $500 cash award, sponsored by the North Bay Dairy Women. To be eligible to apply for the Rose Grossi Memorial Scholarship, you must be a high school senior (boy or girl), who is pursuing an education and career in the field of Agriculture. Applications are now available and you can download yours here!

Completed applications must include ALL of the following:

1. A copy of your academic record

2. Two letters of recommendation (see attached form); One from a faculty member within your major area of study and the other from someone other than a family member

3. Your one page essay

Application Cover Letter

Application

Letter of Recommendation

Applications must be Completed and Postmarked on or before April 15, 2011.  Incomplete applications or applications postmarked after April 15th will not be considered. Please e-mail us at nbdairywomenmail@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

The North Bay Dairy Women Cookbooks are almost sold out!! Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy or copies. They are $10 and make great inexpensive stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. Order at nbdairywomenmail@yahoo.com. Happy Holidays!

North Bay Dairy Women Cookbook

The Cook Books are here!

They are $10.

You can order them via our email at nbdairywomenmail@yahoo.com

2010 Harvest Fair

On Friday, October 1, 2010 North Bay Dairy Women participated in the

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Student Day.

Members passed out cups of milk to students, teachers and chaperones.

Susan Bianchi & President Audrey Wheeler mooooo-ve the milk boxes into the dispenser.

All smiles and waiting on students are Joyce Leveroni, Arlene McClure and Audrey.

Member Kim Jones, Vic Pozzi & Jackie Jones sample the product.
Kim & company take care of the dairy barn cow milking demonstrations for the weekend event.
Thanks Kim, Vic & helpers for a great job telling about our great product!



Dairy Council of California Mobile Dairy Classroom was on hand for more dairy instruction.

Students were able to get up close & personal with the cow in the Dairy Classroom.

Kim & Jeff Jones Family Dairy provided the cow.

Helpers Susan, Jessica McIsaac, Joyce and Audrey (along with Arlene)

served up a lot of milk mustaches for the day.

Thank you ladies for you help.

November 2, 2010 General Meeting

Come join us for our November Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Swiss Hotel, 18 W. Spain Street, Sonoma

Cost is $20 (includes beverage, tax & tip)

Meeting at Noon, Lunch following at 1:00

Call Christine (707-938-0730) or Chris (707-792-1310) ir

reply to nbdairywomenmail@yahoo.com

by Friday, Oct. 29th