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The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural and

Biological Engineers

The Society

for

engineering

in

agricultural,

food, and

biological

systems

Wednesday - May 21, 2014

WI Section Meeting

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Schedule of Events

Tour:

Jacob Leinenkugel® Brewing Company 3:00 pm

Join us for a tour followed by a special Q&A with the brew

master!

Meeting:

{at Avalon Hotel & Conference Center- Clearwater Meeting Room}

4:30 pm: Social ¾ Hour

5:15 pm – Speaker: Lynn Thompson, “Utility Scale Solar Energy”

President and CEO of the Eau Claire Energy Cooperative

5:45 pm: Dinner

Followed by a short business meeting

Buffet Dinner includes:

Chicken Fried Steak, BBQ Pork Ribs, Baked White Fish, Baked Potato,

Sweet Potato, Glazed Baby Carrots, Broccoli Salad, Three Bean Salad,

Tossed Salad Bar and Biscuits with Honey.

To Attend the Tour and/or the Dinner Meeting

Please REGISTER by May 16th (Friday)

Registration by this date allows for an accurate dinner reservation!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

May Meeting Schedule of Events

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

Award Results

Directions

Registration – New: Multi-Person Registration!

Officer Contact Information

Save the Date:

Farm

Technology

Days & the

WALSAA Picnic

Wednesday,

August 13th

Farm Tech in

Stevens Point

Picnic at

Hancock ARS

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER March 2014 of 14

May 21st Meeting Details

Tour:

Jacob Leinenkugel® Brewing Co.

124 East Elm Street,

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Speaker and Meeting:

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center

Bridgewater Restaurant & Pub

{in the Clearwater Meeting Room}

1009 West Park Avenue

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

3:00pm Brewery Tour followed by Question and Answer session with

the Brew Master.

4:30 pm Social ¾ Hour

5:15 pm Speaker: Lynn Thompson, President and CEO of the Eau

Claire Energy Cooperative will discuss “Utility Scale Solar

Energy” which will include a presentation concerning the

proposal of the Eau Claire Energy Cooperative’s “solar garden”

5:45 pm Dinner with Business Meeting to follow

Sicilian Chicken Breast topped with onion, peppers and

mushrooms, Tender Sliced Roast Beef in brown sauce, Baked

Cod Supreme served with creamy white sauce, Roasted Red

Potatoes, Tossed Garden Salad, Relish Tray and Green Beans

Almondine

---- Dinner is $25 per person {students free} -----

Register Online at: http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2014/05/wisconsin-asabe-section-meeting.aspx

MAPS AND REGISTRATION PAGE AT THE END OF THIS NEWSLETTER.

REGISTER ONLINE AND SAVE A STAMP!!!!!!

http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2014/05/wisconsin-asabe-section-meeting.aspx

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER May 2014 of 14

Secretary’s Report 01 April 2014

The March 26th, 2014 ASABE Wisconsin Section Meeting and Annual Awards Banquet was

held in conjunction with the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh with the meeting and banquet at La

Sure’s Banquet Hall following the show. Prior to the meeting many members attended the Farm

Show.

Prior to a buffet style dinner Doug Reinemann, UW-Madison, Biological Systems Engineering

Chair, gave a great update on the current state of the Agricultural and Biological Systems

Engineering department, along with an idea of what aspirations the department has for the

future.

A short business meeting was held. Officer reports and old business were quickly reviewed and

no new business items were discussed other than the announcement of the 2014-2015 officer

team. Following the meal and business items the meeting concluded with the announcement

and honoring of the 2014 Section award winners. The Milestone anniversaries were also

announced. Below in this newsletter is a summary of all awards and new officers. Also visit the

Wisconsin section website (www.wiasabe.org) for pictures and details.

Respectfully Submitted,

Garritt Boettcher

ASABE Wisconsin Section Secretary 2014-2015

http://www.wiasabe.org/


Treasurer’s Report 01 Feb 2014

Opening Balance $6837.68

Revenue: Date From Memo Amount 01/17/2014 Membership Dues 2nd Reimbursement from National $300.00 03/27/2014 Meeting Revenue Pay at Door (26March2014) $500.00 04/01/2014 Meeting Revenue Pre-Pay (26March2014) $375.00

Total: $1175.00

Expenses: Date To Memo Check # Amount 3/13/2014 Zong Liu Graduate Student Award 642 $150.00 3/13/2014 Brenna Stow Undergraduate Student Award 643 $150.00 3/13/2014 Miles Erickson Eng. Tech Award 644 $150.00 3/26/2014 Data, LLC Website Domain Renewal 645 $27.14 3/26/2014 La Sure’s Hall Meeting and Meal 646 $972.36 4/8/2014 Troy Runge Reimbursement for Awards 647 $201.46

Total: $1650.96

Closing Balance $6361.72

Respectfully Submitted, Garritt Boettcher ASABE Wisconsin Section Treasurer 2014-2015


2014 Wisconsin Section Award Results

Robert Pofahl is the recipient of the 2013 Career Achievement Award. The purpose of this

award is to honor a Wisconsin Section member who has made outstanding contributions to

Agricultural and Biological Engineering through work in research, education, design, and/or

extension. The selection is based on the candidate’s lifetime accomplishments as an engineer.

For the past 35 years, Robert J. Pofahl has improved the environment via soil and water

engineering, waste-water reclamation, land-use planning and remediating sites contaminated by

agrichemicals and petroleum products and has provided designs to help prevent these kinds of

contamination. Since 1987 he has led Resource Engineering Associates in Middleton, a

consulting firm which focuses on environmental considerations of business development,

including site selection, water resources and waste management.

He has worked on developing plans and design reports for many new and expanded dairies,

including barn and parlor siting and grading plans, manure handling, treatment and storage

systems, stormwater management and erosion control plans.

His primary project emphasis has been in the Midwest and have included expansions and

modernization of small family dairies, and large dairies including Central Sands Dairy in Juneau

County, Nehls Brothers Dairy in Juneau, Blue Star Dairy in Arlington, Crave Brothers Dairy in

Waterloo, Tag Lane Farm in Ixonia, Cottonwood Farm in Wiota, Doerfer Farm in Fitchburg,

Blue Star Dairy, Dane and Columbia County ,and Williams Brothers in Broadhead, Wisconsin,

Hidden Valley Farm, Layfayette County.

Beyond his involvement in Agriculture and ASABE, Bob is involved in the community as well.

He is a member of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee,

is a regular voice at city council meetings, and is a volunteer in school and recreational activities.

Bob can be deservedly proud of his career work to date, and has a long list of professionals in the

agricultural industry that he has helped. I know that all of us in the Wisconsin Section are very

proud of his accomplishments and congratulate him on winning the Wisconsin Section ASABE

2014 Career Achievement Award.


Amanda Crowe is the recipient of the 2013 Young Engineer Award. The purpose of this

award is to recognize young Wisconsin Section members for their outstanding contributions to

the advancement of the Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering profession.

Amanda is an exemplary young professional who has done an outstanding job in her NRCS

position where she provides technical assistance and guidance to individuals and groups of

landowners or operators in the area of natural resources by designing components and/or systems

to meet the landowner and agency goals. She also has responsibility to review other technician’s

designs and inspect contractor’s work.

Equally important are Amanda’s efforts to support her profession, ASABE, and women in

engineering. Amanda has also assisted the UW-Madison Biological Systems Engineering Senior

Design course with team advising on several occasions, and she independently created an

“Engineering Week” competition for Wisconsin NRCS Engineers that promotes the engineering

profession and that has been an annual event since 2009.

Amanda serves as a role model for women in engineering and was recognized in 2011 with the

Wisconsin Federal Women’s Program Award, recognizing her “leadership and dedication as well

as being an exemplary role model”. She was also honored with an ASABE New Face of

Engineering Award in 2012. Within the Wisconsin ASABE Section, she has been an officer for

the past five years serving as Vice Chair-Award (2009-2012), a role in which she has selflessly

helped promote and recognize the accomplishments of others. More recently she has served as

Vice Chair-Public Relations from 2012 to present.

In summary, Amanda’s numerous accomplishments and selfless contributions represent the

Wisconsin Section well as the 2014 recipient of the Young Engineer Award. Congratulations,

Amanda!


Scott Sanford has been selected as the recipient for the Wayne G. Russell Award. The

purpose of this award is to recognize an individual demonstrating exceptional commitment to

helping the Wisconsin agricultural industry adopt new electric technology,

farmstead mechanization, and farm equipment.

Scott’s career in farm energy issues started during his studies at Cornell

University as a graduate student of Professor David Ludington. Dr. Ludington

was a long-time supporter of agricultural energy programs in New York State

and established one of the leading extension programs on rural energy issues in

the country in the 1980’s. With this groundwork, Scott went to work for several

milking machine manufactures and maintained an intimate connection to

agriculture and the energy aspects of efficient milking and milk cooling.

Scott joined the University of Wisconsin department of Biological Systems Engineering in 2003

as an outreach specialist. He has done an outstanding job at establishing a strong extension

program in agricultural energy management working with on projects funded by USDA’s

Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

(SARE) program and other public and private agencies. Scott's efforts to develop and energy

efficiency web site with on-line calculator have established the UW as the leading ag-energy

extension program in the country. Scott has produced dozens of extension publications on

agricultural energy management, developed a strong working relationship with county agents

and also started a new agricultural energy management course for the UW’s Farm and Industry

Short Course. He also coordinates the energy displays in the Applied Technology Center tent at

the WI Farm Technology Days show.

Scott was the program leader for a regional professional development program that recently

ended to educate extension agents, NRCS personnel and other educator on energy efficiency for

key agricultural enterprises. This group also developed an on-line curriculum entitled On-Farm

Energy Conservation & Efficiency Series to aid in educating others about different efficiency

measures. The modules include field operations, dairy farm efficiency, grain drying, irrigation,

animal housing and greenhouses.

Scott is frequently asked for advice and to make presentations on energy efficiency both within

Wisconsin and outside. He was awarded the 2009 Rural Electricity Resource Council Electric

Technology Award for his energy work and his series of five factsheets on greenhouse energy

efficiency was awarded an ASABE Blue Ribbon for educational aids in 2012. He has a long list

of his publications in the rural energy area and is responsible for making the UW a national

leader in this area. He has made enormous contributions to agriculture and specifically energy

issues in agriculture and is most deserving of this award. Alliant and all of us at ASABE would

like to congratulate Scott, our 2014 Wayne G. Russell award recipient.


Brenna Stow of UW-Madison is the recipient of the Biological Systems Engineering Student of the

Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an undergraduate student in preparation for a

career in the profession.

Brenna has been involved with the UW-Madison chapter of ASABE for

three years now, and currently serves as the student chapter Vice

President. Previously, she compiled the AEM report for the chapter.

The club received third place in the national competition for this

document. Other ASABE activities she has been involved with include

industry tours, last year’s Midwest Regional Rally, and volunteer

opportunities. Finally through ASABE, she recently organized an

activity for the Wisconsin Science Olympiad Invitational for middle and

high school students.

Brenna is also very active in the UW Band. Although, the band and ASABE clubs keeps her pretty busy

outside of class, Brenna also finds time to help mentoring students and volunteering for environmental

projects and has helped remove invasive plant species through a program at the UW Arboretum.

After graduation Brenna plans to travel and continue her study of water management and ecological issues

in graduate school. Congratulations Brenna, on a successful college career thus far, we know you will

continue to do well!

Miles Erickson of UW-River Falls is the recipient of the Engineering Technology Student of the

Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an undergraduate enrolled in an Agricultural

Engineering Technology, Agricultural Mechanization, or Agricultural Mechanization and Management

program for achievement in preparation for a career in the profession.

Miles is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Engineering Technology

at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He is involved with Quarter

Scale Tractor Club also, is the President of the Ag. Industries Club on

campus. Back at home, he volunteers with his church during winter and

summer break, and is always willing to help out family and neighbors on

their farms. Additionally during the winter break this year I volunteered

to help run the high school Science Olympiad hosted by UWRF.

Miles is very involved in the Ag Engineering Technology department

and all the organizations he is involved with. Upon graduation, Miles

would like to pursue a career as a test engineer. With Mile’s can-do

attitude and already long list of accomplishments, we are sure he has a bright future ahead of him.

Congratulations to Miles!


Zong Liu is the recipient of the Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Student of the

Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize a graduate student enrolled in a

Biological System Engineering program for singular achievement in developing and or

advancing the technology of engineering for food and agriculture.

Zong became involved in ASABE when he came to UW as a

Ph.D. student in BSE. He has a broad research interests

including horticulture to protein biochemistry to

bacteriology. He has applied this wide range of expertise to

a research project where is investigating means to separate

manure to allow improved nutrient, carbohydrate, and

protein utilization. In this project he regularly works at both

lab scale and on-farms working performing compositional

and microbiological assays, easily shifting from engineering

to biology to biochemistry. He has already published

portions of his research as both conferences proceedings and

agricultural journals.

Zong is active in ASABE having served as student chapter webmaster, volunteer for fund-raising

events, and active presenter and participant at both National and State ASABE meetings.

Upon graduation, Zong’s goal is to be a professional who is not only involved in academic

research but also closely connected with industry where he can apply his ideas to solve

environmental concerns such as animal waste treatment and renewable energy production.

Congratulations Zong!

Milestone Membership Anniversaries

25 Years

Donald Marty

40 Years

Brian Holmes

Larry Dawson

50 Years

Richard Koegel

60 Years

Kenneth Fiske

63 Years

Frederick Buelow

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER March 2014 of 14

May 21st Meeting Location

Tour (3pm)

Jacob Leinenkugel® Brewing Co.

124 East Elm Street,

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

715-723-5557

Directions from the South

1. Travel on I-94 W toward Eau Claire

71.7 mi

2. Take exit 70 for US-53 N toward Eau Claire

0.6 mi

3. Slight right onto US-53 N

9.3 mi

4. Take exit 95A to merge onto WI-29 E/WI-29 Trunk E toward Green Bay

3.2 mi

5. Take exit 79 toward Chippewa Falls/WI-29 BUS/WI-178

0.3 mi

6. Turn left onto WI-29 BUS W/Seymour Cray Sr Blvd Continue to follow WI-29 BUS W

0.7 mi

7. Slight right toward WI-124 N (signs for Wisconsin 124 N/Wisconsin 29 Business/Chippewa Falls/Downtown)

0.4 mi

8. Continue straight onto WI-124 N

0.8 mi

9. Slight right onto Rushman Dr

0.4 mi

10. Slight right onto E Columbia St

108 ft

11. Continue onto N High St

0.3 mi

12. Turn right onto E Elm St Destination will be on the left


Bridgewater Restaurant & Pub {at the Avalon Hotel and Conference Center}

1009 West Park Avenue

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

Phone (715) 723-2281

Directions from Leinenkugel’s to Bridgewater:

1. Head southwest on E Elm St toward N High St 0.2 mi

2. Turn left onto N Bridge St 354 ft

3. Turn right onto W Cedar St 400 ft

4. Turn left onto Bay St 0.5 mi

5. Turn right onto W River St 0.2 mi

6. Take the 1st left onto Main St 0.6 mi

7. Turn right onto W Park Ave 0.5 mi


REGISTRATION PROCESS – WITH ONLINE PAYMENT!!!!

1. Go to this link to register: http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2014/05/wisconsin-asabe-section-meeting.aspx

2. If you are a member-log in, if you are not a member create a non-member account.

3. Once you are logged in you will be taken to a page where you can: a. Update your contact information if needed b. Click on “Start Registration Process”

4. The Registration process will take you through the following steps:

a. Page 1: Change your personal information if needed

b. Page 2:

i. Members and Guests, choose the Dinner Buffet for $25 ii. Students, choose the student option for $0

c. Page 3:

i. Choose if you are attending: JUST the dinner and meeting --OR—the TOUR, Dinner and Meeting.

d. Page 4: i. You can add additional people to your registration

ii. Click “Finished Adding People” if you do not need to add anyone to your registration.

e. Page 5: i. Members and Guests can enter their credit card or chose “pay at the door”

ii. Students just click the “finish” button to register

If you need to change your registration just log back in… you can change or cancel your

registration online! Refunds will be given for cancelations before Friday May 16th2014.

Click “Register” which will take you a list of all

the events… find our event and click “Member

Login” or “Create a Non-member Account”



REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2014/05/wisconsin-asabe-section-meeting.aspx

REGISTRATION

SECTION MEETING

Tuesday, May 21st 2014

Number Attending Cost Total

Tour at Leinie’s (3pm)

Dinner @ Avalon Hotel and

Conference Center/Bridgewater

Restaurant

__________

__________

NO COST

$25/person

students free

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$__________

Information:

Name(s): ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City/Town: ________________________State/Zip____________________

Telephone: (_____)______ -_________ FAX: (____)________-__________

e-mail: ___________________________________________________

Be sure to mail out a few days before Friday May 16th

, 2014 so that it arrives on time to:

Bryan Rowntree

304 2nd Street

Brodhead, WI 53520



Wisconsin Section ASABE 2014-2015 Officer Team

Chair

Richard Straub

UW-Madison

(608) 262-3311

Past Chair

Richard Straub

UW-Madison

(608) 262-3311

Vice Chair Program (Chair-Elect)

Bryan Rowntree

Kuhn North America

(608) 897-2131

Vice Chair Awards

Chris Tamm

Landoll

(785) 562-4601

Vice Chair Membership

Shane Williams

Kuhn North America

(608) 897-2131

Vice Chair Public Relations

Amanda Crowe

USDA-NRCS

(608) 576-7651

Secretary and Treasurer

Garritt Boettcher

John Deere Horicon Works

(920) 485-5792

Webmaster

Nate Dudenhoeffer

Dudenhoeffer Agricultural Technology

(608) 432-5617

Career Development Committee

Rod Zimmerman

Kuhn North America, Inc.

(608) 897-2131

Tom Hoffman

Kuhn North America

608-897-2131

Chris Horton

Digi-Star

(920) 568-6258

Nomination Committee

Bill Bassett

Kuhn North America, Inc.

(608) 897-2131

Troy Runge

UW-Madison

608-890-3143

The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural

and Biological Engineers

The Society for

engineering in

agricultural, food, and biological systems

WEDNESDAY August 13th 2013

Section Meeting

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Schedule of Events

Farm Technology Days 9:00am – 5:00pm

Feltz Family Farm/Blue Top Farms 5796 Porter Drive, Stevens Point 54482

WALSSA Picnic

3:30-7:30 pm Social Time, Picnic Dinner, Tours Hancock Agricultural Research Station

N3909 County Rd V Hancock, WI 54943

NO Preregistration is needed!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Meeting Schedule of Events Directions Secretary/Treasurer’s Report Officer Contact Information

Save the Dates

October 1, 2014 – World Dairy Expo-Maple Tree Supper Club: Madison Area

March 25, 2015 – WPS Farm Show, Spring Meeting and Awards

Banquet: Oshkosh Area

The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural

and Biological Engineers

August 13th - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Farm Technology Days Feltz Family Farm/Blue Top Farms

5796 Porter Drive, Stevens Point 54482 http://www.portagecountyfarmtech.com

The Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation. The three-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. Each year, it is held in a different Wisconsin county - on a different host family farm.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days provides visitors the opportunity to see and talk with more than 600 commercial and educational exhibitors in Tent City who are eager to visit with them about their machinery, equipment, facilities, products, and services needs. A wide variety of agricultural products and services used in today's dairy, livestock, and crop production systems in Wisconsin will be on display. In addition, specialists and county extension agents from the University of Wisconsin and state and federal agencies are on hand to answer questions. Educational exhibits, special interest displays, and field machinery demonstrations provide something of interest for everyone.

At this time the Farm Tech Days Website does not have program information. Check their website for updates and information on the show.

WALSAA Picnic 3:30-7:30pm After the show, enjoy the company of ASABE and WALSAA Members at the annual WALSAA Picnic! WALSAA (Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the connection of students, faculty and alumni to the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Each year WALSSA hosts a picnic in conjunction with Farm Technology Days, we are again honored to be part of the festivities. Menu: Associated picnic fare including beverages Cost: $15 and students are free. Pay at the door! Location: Hancock Agricultural Research Station N3909 County Rd V Hancock, WI 54943 Website: http://www.walsaa.org/

http://www.portagecountyfarmtech.com/

http://www.walsaa.org/

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER July 2014 Page 3 of 7

Farm Technology Days Map Information and Map from: http://www.portagecountyfarmtech.com/maps_directions.php

Feltz Family Farm/Blue Top Farms

5796 Porter Drive, Stevens Point 54482

Please follow the provided guide routes. These routes are staffed and engineered to give show attendees the most efficient routes into and out of the parking areas at the show.

Directions from the North: Take Interstate 39 to Exit 156 to County Highway HH. Continue east on County Highway HH to County Road R (Brilowski Road) and turn right. County Road R will lead to the site. Follow the signs to parking area.

Directions from the South: Take Interstate 39 to Exit 153 to County Highway B to Amherst. Continue east on County Highway B to County Road R and turn left. County Road R will lead to the site. Follow the signs to parking area.

Directions from the EAST: Take US Highway 10 to Stevens Point. Turn left on County Highway R (Brilowski Road) and continue south. County Road R will lead to the site. Follow the signs to parking area.

General Parking is available and free of charge.

http://www.portagecountyfarmtech.com/maps_directions.php


WALSAA Picnic Map

Hancock Agricultural Research Station--N3909 County Rd V Hancock, WI 54943 Website: http://ars.wisc.edu/hancock/directions.html

(approximately 27 miles south of the show):

• Travel West on County Hwy R

• Turn Right onto Plover Road

• Turn Left and merge onto I 39 South / US-

51 South (towards Portage)

• Take exit for County Hwy V, (Exit #131)

• Turn right onto County Highway V.

• Take the first left onto County Hwy V (the

frontage road following the highway

south).

• Travel 1 mile south, the main office is the

brick building on the right hand side.

http://ars.wisc.edu/hancock/directions.html


Secretary’s Report 02July2014 The May 21, 2014 ASABE Wisconsin Section Meeting was held in Chippewa Falls. The day kicked off with a tour of Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company facility in downtown Chippewa Falls. Towards the end of the main tour the group was joined by the vice-president of operations who graciously answered additional questions we engineers had to have answered. All in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the tour and tasting the fine Leinenkugel products prior to and after the tour. The group then shifted to the Avalon Hotel and Convention Center for a presentation on “Utility Scale Solar Energy” from Lynn Thompson, President and CEO of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative. Lynn reviewed the plan to install a 1.0 Megawatt solar field near the co-op headquarters. Lynn did a great job of explaining the needs and challenges of meeting the requirements and wants of customers that would like to be involved in solar energy. The presentation spurred great questions and conversation for Lynn that then continued into dinner. A short business meeting followed dinner. Officer reports were given. Mark your calendars for the Aug 13, 2014 meeting that will be held in conjunction with Farm Technology Days and the WALSAA Picnic (watch for details in upcoming newsletter). The group then discussed an application from the UW-Madison student section for $1500 of financial assistance for travel to the ASABE international meeting. There was a motion and approval for the request, with the understanding a student representative(s) will provide a report to the section at the meeting held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in the fall. The group also included in the motion that applications of this type will need to be submitted at an earlier date (TBD) to ensure other request can be considered by the section. The group also suggested that the Career Development Committee investigates the possibilities of a mentor program for our student members. More information to come. Respectfully Submitted, Garritt Boettcher ASABE Wisconsin Section Secretary 2014-2015


Treasurer’s Report 02July2014

Opening Balance $6361.72 Revenue: Date From Memo Amount 05/06/2014 Membership Dues Reimbursement from National $340.00 05/22/2014 Membership Dues Reimbursement from National $1210.00 05/22/2014 Meeting Revenue Pay at Door (21May2014) $225.00 05/28/2014 Meeting Revenue Pre-Pay (21May2014) $50.00

Total: $1825.00 Expenses: Date To Memo Check # Amount 05/21/2014 Avalon Hotel Meeting Room and Meal 648 $453.88

Total: $453.99

Closing Balance $7732.84 Respectfully Submitted, Garritt Boettcher ASABE Wisconsin Section Treasurer 2014-2015


Wisconsin Section ASABE 2014-2015 Officer Team Chair Richard Straub UW-Madison (608) 262-3311 Past Chair Richard Straub UW-Madison (608) 262-3311 Vice Chair Program (Chair-Elect) Bryan Rowntree Kuhn North America (608) 897-2131 Vice Chair Awards Chris Tamm Landoll (785) 562-4601 Vice Chair Membership Shane Williams Kuhn North America (608) 897-2131 Vice Chair Public Relations Amanda Crowe USDA-NRCS (608) 576-7651 Secretary and Treasurer Garritt Boettcher John Deere Horicon Works (920) 485-5792

Webmaster Nate Dudenhoeffer Dudenhoeffer Agricultural Technology (608) 432-5617 Career Development Committee Rod Zimmerman Kuhn North America, Inc. (608) 897-2131 Tom Hoffman Kuhn North America 608-897-2131 Chris Horton Digi-Star (920) 568-6258 Nomination Committee Bill Bassett Kuhn North America, Inc. (608) 897-2131 Troy Runge UW-Madison 608-890-3143

The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

The Society for

engineering in

agricultural, food, and biological systems

WEDNESDAY October 1st 2014

Section Meeting

MADISON, WISCONSIN

Schedule of Events World Dairy Expo

{explore on your own} Commercial Exhibits Open 9am-5pm

MEETING {Maple Tree Supper Club, McFarland}

5:00pm Social Time 5:30pm Speaker 6:00pm Dinner, Buffet Style

Followed by business meeting Speaker:

Cheryl Skjolaas, University of Wisconsin-Extension “Act 377: Changes for operating Ag Equipment on Wisconsin Roads”

To Attend the Tours and/or the Dinner Meeting

Please REGISTER

by Thursday, September 25th Registration by this date allows for an accurate

dinner reservation!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• October Meeting Schedule of Events • Directions • Registration –ONLINE REGISTRATION WITH ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION • Secretary/Treasurer’s Report • Officer Contact Information

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER Fall 2014 Page 2 of 9

October 1st Meeting Details World Dariy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center World Dairy Expo is the international dairy meeting place, a five day event showcasing the finest in dairy

genetics and the newest technologies available to the dairy industry.

Open Daily 9am-5pm Cost is $10/day or $30/season

visit online: https://www.worlddairyexpo.com

for a complete schedule and details MEETING: Maple Tree Supper Club

5:00pm Social Time 5:30pm Speaker 6:00pm Dinner, Buffet Style

Followed by business meeting Speaker:

Cheryl Skjolaas, University of Wisconsin-Extension “Act 377: Changes for operating Ag Equipment on Wisconsin Roads”

Dinner is $20 per person {students free}

website: http://www.mapletreesupperclub.com

https://www.worlddairyexpo.com/


October 1st TOUR AND MEETING – MAPS

Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Way

Madison, WI 53713

• From Chicago take I-90 West; From Minneapolis take I-94 East; From Milwaukee take I-94 West.

o Exit West from these onto Hwy 12/18 (the Beltline). o Exit North on John Nolen Drive or Rimrock Road. The Alliant Energy Center is located

at the bottom of each exit.

• From Iowa enter Madison on Hwy 12/18 or Hwy 14 which runs into Hwy 12/18. o From Hwy 12/18 (the Beltline) exit North on John Nolen Drive or Rimrock Road. The

Alliant Energy Center is located at the bottom of each exit.


Maple Tree Supper club

6010 Hwy. 51 McFarland, WI 53558

From the Beltline (Hwy 12/18) Take Exit 266 (Hwy 51Exit) Turn South onto Hwy 51 and travel for 2.3 miles

Maple Tree Supper Club will be on the right side of the highway

Travel time from the Alliant Energy Center is approximately 10 minutes (depending on traffic)


REGISTRATION PROCESS –ONLINE PAYMENT!!!!

1. Go to this link to register: http://imis.asabe.org/source/events/index.cfm? and find our event!

2. If you are a member log in, if you are not a member create a non-member account.

3. Once you are logged in you will be taken to the following page a. Update your contact information if needed b. Click on “Start Registration Process”

4. The Registration process will take you through 3 pages a. Page 1: Change your personal information if needed b. Page 2:

i. Non-Student Members and Guests, choose the Dinner Buffet for $20 ii. Students, choose the student option for $0

c. Page 3: i. Non-students can enter their credit card or chose to “pay at the door”


5. If you need to change your registration just log back in… you can change or cancel your registration online!

http://imis.asabe.org/source/events/index.cfm


Of course you can also register the old fashion way…. But don’t you want to try our new registration feature???

REGISTRATION

SECTION MEETING October 1st 2014

Number Attending Cost Total Dinner @ Maple Tree Supper Club

__________

$20/person students free

$__________

Information: Name(s): ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City/Town: ________________________State/Zip____________________ Telephone: (_____)______ -_________ FAX: (____)________-__________ e-mail: ___________________________________________________ Return completed form and send by Thursday, Sept. 25th to: Bryan Rowntree 304 2nd Street Brodhead, WI 53520


Details from the August 13th Meeting Secretary’s Report 08 Sept 2014

Every summer, ASABE members were invited to attend the WALSAA (Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association) hosted picnic held in conjunction with Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. This year, the farm show was held in Portage County and the picnic was hosted by the UW-Hancock Agricultural Research Station on Wednesday, August 19th following the show. Many alumni gathered on their way home from the farm show to meet and enjoy a picnic dinner on a pleasant summer afternoon. Afterwards, staff at the station gave guided wagon tours of the fields and facilities. The Hancock Research Station is located in the Central Sands region of Wisconsin, making it a prime location especially for many vegetable crops such as potatoes, sweet corn, snap beans and carrots. Research at the station began in 1916 and it now encompasses 412 acres and is home to numerous test plots as well as an advanced potato and vegetable storage research facility. The group was able to take a look inside the impressive storage building that was built in 2006 and holds over 200,000 lbs. of bulk-piled potatoes for year-round research.

A look inside at several of the computer climate controlled bins used for potato storage research. The research station is a large part of the Wisconsin Potato Variety and Advanced Selection Evaluation Trial that is held annually and is of huge benefit to area growers. Potatoes starch/sugar content must be carefully monitored throughout the storage process and levels or changes dictate when the potatoes must be moved out to the processing facility. Here workers

begin to unload a bulk bin following a period of storage around 45°F that may last well over 6 months.

Respectfully Submitted, Bryan Rowntree ASABE Wisconsin Section Vice Chair Programs 2014-2015


Treasurer’s Report 05 Sept 2014


Revenue: Date From Memo Amount No transactions for the period

Total: $0.00

Expenses: Date To Memo Check # Amount 05/21/2014 UW-Madison Stud Student Section Travel Exp 649 $1500.00

Total: $1500.00

Closing Balance $6232.84 Respectfully Submitted, Garritt Boettcher ASABE Wisconsin Section Treasurer 2014-2015

The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural and

Biological Engineers

WI ASABE 2015 Spring Newsletter

2015

In this Issue…..

Meeting Details for both of our Spring Meetings

March 25th Oshkosh WI

May 20th Lomira WI

Plus….

• Directions and Maps • Registration

o ONLINE REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT OPTION! • Secretary/Treasure’s Report AND…..

WI Section Award Nominations!!!! (don’t let your deserving co-workers/friends/competitors

go without recognition!)

WI ASABE SECTION NEWSLETTER Spring 2015 Page 1 of 20

WEDNESDAY March 25th 2015

Section Meeting Oshkosh, Wisconsin

in conjunction with the WPS Farm Show LaSure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI

Social Hour: 4:15 pm Speaker: 5:00 pm Dr. Mark Borchardt, USDA-ARS ”Human Infection Risk from Aerial Irrigation of Dairy Manure” Buffet Dinner: 5:30 pm, Business meeting and Awards Presentation to follow

Registration: $25

Please register by Tuesday, March 17th

WEDNESDAY May 20th 2015

Section Meeting Lomira, Wisconsin

Kondex Corporation will host a tour and technical session in conjunction with our spring business meeting.

Kondex Factory Tour: 3:30 pm Kondex Corporation, 1500 Technology Drive, Lomira, WI 53048

Stay in walkways only and Recommend that competitors are not allowed to tour Meeting Venue: The Golf Club at Camelot: W192 State Road 67, Lomira, WI 53048

Social Hour: 5:00 pm, (2 drink tickets provided for each member courtesy of Kondex) Presentation: 5:30 pm “Laser Cladding and Laser Heat Treating”, Kondex Corporation Buffet Dinner: 6:00 pm, Business meeting to follow

Registration: $25

We would like to thank Kondex Corporation for their generosity in opening up their facility and sponsoring the social

hour. We greatly appreciate their efforts and look forward to your attendance! Please register by Tuesday, May 12th


March 25th Meeting Details

55th Annual Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Farm Show

(attend at your leisure) The WPS Farm Show provides an opportunity for the agricultural community to check out the latest

farming equipment, machinery, tools and services.

More than 700 booths and 400 vendors along with seminars on energy efficient equipment and techniques. Kiddie Tractor Pull on Wednesday.

Grounds open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 25th Admission is Free! Parking is $3 per vehicle

Location: EAA Grounds, 1001 Waukau Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54902

Visit online for daily seminar schedule, detailed maps and other important information:

http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/business/show.aspx

MEETING: La Sure's Banquet Hall

3125 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh, WI, next to the Hawthorn Inn and Suites

4:15pm -5:00pm: Social ¾ Hour 5:00pm: Speaker- Dr. Mark Borchardt

USDA-ARS ”Human Infection Risk from Aerial Irrigation of Dairy Manure”

5:30: Buffet Dinner Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony to follow dinner

Dinner is $25 per person {students free}

Please Register by Tuesday, March 17th this allows us to have an accurate dinner count.

Register online at: http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2015/03/wisconsin-section-meeting.aspx

http://www.asabe.org/meetings-events/2015/03/wisconsin-section-meeting.aspx


WPS Farm Show

EAA Grounds 1001 Waukau Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54902

Directions from North of Oshkosh: • Hwy 41 South to Hwy 44/Ripon Rd East (exit 116). • Turn left onto Hwy 44/Ripon Rd East to Knapp St. • Turn right onto Knapp St. • Bear right onto Poberezny Rd. • Turn left onto Waukau Ave. Directions from South of Oshkosh: • Hwy 41 North to Hwy 44/Ripon Rd East (exit 116). • Turn right onto Hwy 44/Ripon Rd. • East to Knapp St. • Turn right onto Knapp St. • Bear right onto Poberezny Rd. • Turn left onto Waukau Ave.


La Sure's Banquet Hall

3125 S. Washburn Street Oshkosh, WI 54902

From the North: Highway 41 south to Highway 44 in Oshkosh. Turn right on 44. Turn left on the west frontage road (Washburn St.) travel 3/4 of a mile to the Hawthorn Inn & Suites Motel & La Sure’s Hall, Banquets & Catering. From the South: Highway 41 north to Highway 44 in Oshkosh. Turn left on 44. Turn left on the west frontage road (Washburn St.) and travel 3/4 of a mile to the Hawthorn Inn & Suites Motel & La Sure’s Hall, Banquets & Catering. From Madison: Highway 151 north to Highway 26. Follow Highway 26 to Highway 41. Turn left on the west frontage road (Washburn St) and travel 3 miles to the Hawthorne Inn & Suites & La Sure’s Hall, Banquets & Catering

WPS FARM SHOW

LOCATION

LaSure’s Banquet Hall


May 20th Meeting Details TOUR: Kondex Coporation founded in 1974, is a manufacturer of engineered cutting parts for

the agricultural and commercial lawn & turf care markets. These include sickle sections for combines and sickle mowers, disc mower blades, aerator tines, and sod cutter blades.

Kondex Corporation has generously offered to host a tour and technical session. During the

tour please stay in walkways only. Competitors please skip the tour and join us during Social Hour!

Kondex Factory Tour: 3:30 pm Kondex Corporation, 1500 Technology Drive, Lomira, WI 53048

Website: http://www.kondex.com/

Tour is Free, but you must register for the tour by Tuesday, May 12th. MEETING:

The Golf Club at Camelot W192 State Road 67, Lomira, WI 53048 Website: http://www.golfcamelot.com/

5:00 pm, Social ½ Hour

Thank you to the generosity of Kondex for providing each attendee 2 drink tickets 5:30 pm, Technical Session

“Laser Cladding and Laser Heat Treating”, Kondex Corporation

6:00 pm, Buffet Dinner Business meeting to follow

Registration: $25

Please register by Tuesday, May 12th this allows us to have an accurate dinner count.

Register online at:




Kondex Corporation 1500 Technology Drive, Lomira, WI 53048

From Oshkosh: Highway 41 south to Highway 49 in Lomira. Go west on overpass. Take first left onto Industrial Drive. Take right onto Technology Drive. It is about a 20 minute drive from the EAA grounds to the Kondex facility.

From Milwaukee: Highway 41 north to Highway 49 in Lomira. Go west on overpass. Take first left onto Industrial Drive. Take right onto Technology Drive.


The Golf Club at Camelot W192 State Road 67 · Lomira, WI 53048 · 920-269-4949

From Kondex: Head southwest on Technology drive for 3 blocks, continue onto Cty Rd HH for 1 mile, Turn Left onto WI Hwy 67 and arrive on the left after 1.7 miles.

From Fond du Lac: Take Hwy 41 south to Hwy 67 - Lomira/Campbellsport Exit and turn left one mile. Camelot is on the left. From Milwaukee: Take Hwy 41 north to Hwy 67-Lomira/Campbellsport Exit. Turn right one mile. Camelot is on the left.


Secretary’s Report 26JAN2015

The October 1st, 2014 ASABE Wisconsin Section meeting was held at the Maple Tree Supper Club in McFarland, WI. Prior to the meeting many members were able to attend World Dairy Expo.

The meeting had a fantastic turn out of both students and professional members. Following the social ½ hour the Cheryl Skjolaas gave a short presentation about “Wisconsin Act 377: Changes for Operating Ag Equipment on Wisconsin Roads”. Cheryl reviewed new definitions, regulations, and enforcement of items included in Act 377. If you would like to review in more detail please visit www.AgVehicles.dot.wi.gov. Following the presentation the group enjoyed a buffet style dinner.

After dinner there was a short business meeting. The only business discussed was a recent application/request from the UW-Madison Student Chapter for funds to help with travel expense associated with various 2014-2015 events. After short discussion the group motioned and approved to give the officer team the authority to make the final decision on the request. The next meeting (annual banquet) is planned for the last week in March 2015 in conjunction with the Oshkosh Farm Show. The meeting will be at La Sure’s Hall as it has been in past years.

Respectfully Submitted,

Garritt Boettcher

ASABE Wisconsin Section Secretary 2014-2015

http://www.agvehicles.dot.wi.gov/


Treasurer’s Report 26JAN2015


Revenue: Date From Memo Amount 10/01/2014 Meeting Revenue Oct 1st Section Meeting – Maple Tree $100.00 10/24/2014 Meeting Revenue Pre-Pay – For Oct 1st Meeting $500.00

Total: $600.00

Expenses: Date To Memo Check # Amount 10/01/2014 Maple Tree Supper Business Meeting Meal 600 $690.00

Total: $690.00

Closing Balance $6142.84

Respectfully Submitted, Garritt Boettcher ASABE Wisconsin Section Treasurer 2014-2015


REGISTRATION PROCESS – WITH ONLINE PAYMENT!!!! Click on the link given for either the MARCH or MAY Section Meeting

1. If you are a member log in, if you are not a member create a non-member account.

2. Once you are logged in you will be taken to the following page a. Update your contact information if needed b. Click on “Start Registration Process”

3. The Registration process will take you through 3 pages a. Page 1: Change your personal information if needed b. Page 2:

i. Members and Guests, choose the Dinner Buffet for $25 ii. Students, choose the student option for $0

c. Page 3: i. Members and Guests can enter their credit card or chose “pay at the door”


4. If you need to change your registration just log back in… you can change or cancel your registration online!

Click “Register” which will take you a list of all the events… find our event and click “Member Login” or “Create a Non-member Account”


For those who don’t want to register online……

REGISTRATION SECTION MEETING March 25th 2015

Due by March 17th to Bryan Rowntree

Dinner at LaSure’s ____________________Number of Adults X $25/each = ________________total $ ____________________Number of Students (free) Names _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________

REGISTRATION SECTION MEETING

May 20th 2015 Due by May 12th to Bryan Rowntree

Kondex Corporation Tour (free) – Please List Who Will Be Attending _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ Dinner at The Golf Club at Camelot ____________________Number of Adults X $25/each = ________________total $ ____________________Number of Students (free) Names _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________

Return to: Bryan Rowntree 304 2nd Street Brodhead, WI 53520


This year the Wisconsin Section of the ASABE will recognize outstanding achievement during their spring meeting in the Oshkosh WI on March 25th 2015. Wisconsin Section awards scheduled to be given in 2015 include:

• Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering Career Achievement Award • Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering Young Engineer Award • Wayne G. Russell Award • Biological Systems Engineering Student of the Year • Agricultural Engineering Technology Student of the Year • Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Student of the Year

The purpose, eligibility and nomination procedures for each award are listed below. All nominations/suggestions should be forwarded to Chris Tamm ([email protected]), this year’s Vice Chair of Awards. Award Recipients will be asked to submit 5-10 pictures with captions for a slide show to be shown during the Awards Ceremony! The deadline for nomination of these awards is February 14, 2015. If you are aware of someone who is deserving of an award, but need assistance or are unable to complete the nomination please contact Chris Tamm! Without your recommendations and assistance, those most deserving of our awards may go unrecognized. Chris Tamm P.O. Box 8 Brillion, WI 54110 Phone 785-562-4601 E-Mail: [email protected] Wisconsin Section of the ASABE

“Call for Section Award Nominations” Contact: Chris Tamm

mailto:[email protected]


Purpose: To honor a Wisconsin Section member who has made outstanding contributions to Agricultural and Biological Engineering through work in research, education, design, and/or extension. Selection will be based on the candidate’s lifetime accomplishments as an engineer. Eligibility: The recipient must be a member of the Wisconsin Section of the ASABE in good standing. The award is intended for an individual approaching the twilight of their career or an individual who has recently retired. Nomination Procedures: Nominations can be made by an individual (member or nonmember), group, company, or organization. Suggested data and areas of activity to be considered in preparing a nomination include: 1. Candidate's name, address and phone number. 2. Employment history including titles and duties. 3. Activities in ASABE. Offices held, committee activity, special awards, special duties, section activities, etc. 4. Activities and membership in other professional and scientific societies or organizations. Membership, offices held, committee activities, special awards, special assignments, etc. 5. International professional activities. 6. Registration as a professional engineer. 7. Accomplishments. Patents held, research development, methods and procedures developed, responsibilities in the development of equipment, structural systems, conservation methods, food processes, etc. 8. Publications, lectures, addresses, professional and scientific papers, books, bulletins, industrial publications and magazine articles. 9. Other desirable qualifications not included in the above suggestions. A cover letter from the nominator, not to exceed 400 words, should be added to the above information summarizing the reasons for the nomination

AGRICULTURAL and BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD


Purpose: This award is to honor a young Wisconsin Section member for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering profession. The selection will be based on a candidates’ total accomplishments as an engineer and not just on their activities during the past year. Eligibility: The recipient must be a member of the Wisconsin Section of the ASABE in good standing and under the age of 40 as of January 1 of the year in which the award is to be made. Nomination Procedures: Nominations can be made by an individual (member or nonmember), group, company, or organization. Suggested data and areas of activity to be considered in preparing a nomination include: 1. Candidate's name, address and phone number.

2. Employment history including titles and duties.

3. Activities in ASABE. Offices held, committee activity, special awards, special duties, Section activities, etc.

4. Activities and membership in other professional and scientific societies or organizations. Membership, offices held, committee activities, special awards, special assignments, etc.

5. International professional activities.

6. Registration as a professional engineer.

7. Accomplishments. Patents held, research development, methods and procedures developed, responsibilities in the development of equipment, structural systems, conservation methods, food processes, etc.

8. Publications, lectures, addresses, professional and scientific papers, books, bulletins, industrial publications and magazine articles.

9. Other desirable qualifications not included in the above suggestions. A cover letter from the nominator, not to exceed 400 words, should be added to the above information summarizing the reasons for the nomination.

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING YOUNG ENGINEER AWARD


Purpose: To recognize an individual or organization demonstrating exceptional commitment to helping the Wisconsin agriculture industry adopt new electric technology, farmstead mechanization and farm equipment. The award is named after the late Wayne G. Russell, former Rural Promotion Manager for Wisconsin Power & Light, who formulated the idea for the Electric Power and Equipment Farm Show in the late 1950's. Through Mr. Russell's efforts, the show has grown to become one of the most successful indoor farm equipment shows in the country. The award is co-sponsored by Wisconsin Power & Light and the Midwest Farm Equipment Association. Eligibility: There are no specific eligibility requirements. Nomination Procedures: Nominations can be made by an individual (ASABE member or nonmember), group, company, or organization. All nominations should be accompanied by a type written summary (maximum length of two pages) describing the candidates major contributions to Wisconsin's agricultural industry.

WAYNE G. RUSSELL AWARD


Purpose: To honor an undergraduate Biological Systems Engineering student for achievement in preparation for a career in the profession. A $150 monetary award is included in addition to the recognition. Eligibility: The recipient must be enrolled in a Biological Systems Engineering program, must be a member of an authorized ASABE Student Branch, a national member (student or otherwise) of the ASABE, and must be making satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor's degree (as determined by the Student Branch faculty advisor). Students who have graduated prior to January 1 of the year in which the award is to be made are not eligible. Thus to be eligible for the awards being given in 2015, a student cannot have graduated prior to January 1, 2015. Nomination Procedures: To be considered for this award, the candidate must submit a maximum of a one page typewritten summary describing the following: 1. ASABE Student Branch activities, 2. Campus wide activities and community service, 3. Scholastic achievement, and 4. Career goals. The four areas within the summary will be equally weighted by the selection committee.

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STUDENT OF THE YEAR


Purpose: To honor an undergraduate student enrolled in an Agricultural Engineering Technology, Agricultural Mechanization, or Agricultural Mechanization and Management program for achievement in preparation for a career in the profession. A $150 monetary award is included in addition to the recognition. Eligibility: The recipient must be enrolled in an Agricultural Engineering Technology, Agricultural Mechanization, or Agricultural Mechanization and Management program, must be a member of an authorized ASAE Student Branch, a national member (student or otherwise) of the ASABE, and must be making satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor's degree (as determined by the Student Branch faculty advisor). Students who have graduated prior to January 1 of the year in which the award is to be made are not eligible. Thus to be eligible for the awards being given in 2015, a student cannot have graduated prior to January 1, 2015. Nomination Procedures: To be considered for this award, the candidate must submit a maximum of a one page typewritten summary describing the following: 1. ASABE Student Branch activities, 2. Campus wide activities and community service, 3. Scholastic achievement, and 4. Career goals. The four areas within the summary will be equally weighted by the selection committee.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT OF THE YEAR


Purpose: To recognize a Biological Systems Engineering graduate student for singular achievement in developing and/or advancing the technology of engineering for food and agriculture. A $150 monetary award is included in addition to the recognition. Eligibility: The recipient must be a national ASABE member (student or otherwise) and must be making satisfactory progress toward a Masters or Ph.D. degree, or have recently completed said degree requirements. Students who have graduated prior to July 1 of the year previous to the year in which the award is to be made are not eligible. Thus to be eligible for the award being given in 2015, a student cannot have graduated prior to July 1, 2014. Nomination Procedures: To be considered for this award, candidates must submit a two page type written summary. The first page should contain the following data: 1. Candidate's Name, Address, and Current Position.

2. Professional Activities (summary of candidates’ involvement in ASABE and other professional activities at a local, state, national, and/or international level). (10%)

3. Scholastic Achievement. (15%)

4. Publications and Presentations (list of lectures, addresses, professional and scientific papers, bulletins, magazine articles, etc.). (10%)

5. Career Goals. (5%) The second page, entitled "Research Description" should contain: 6. The Nature of the Problem (an introduction to the research and description of the problem(s) to be solved). (10%)

7. Solution Procedures (a description of: experimental procedures, methods used, and/or approaches taken to solve the problem(s)). (25%)

8. Research Conclusions and Significance of the Results. (25%) Pages 1 and 2 of the written summary will be weighted by the selection committee according to the percentages given in the parentheses.

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

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