December 2005 - Swiss Valley Farms

December 2005
PAPER CARTONS
GET A MAKEOVER
Happy Holidays

CARL ZURBORG
gets Hall of Fame honors
Published Monthly by:
Swiss Valley Farms, Co.
P.O. Box 4493
Davenport IA 52808
563.468.6600 FAX 563.468.6613
www.swissvalley.com
Nancy Feeney
Editor/ Member Relations Mgr.
Karen Bohnert
Member Relations Assistant
“Swiss Valley Farms Co., a farmer-owned
cooperative, believes in market security
by producing and marketing the highest
quality products and services to customers,
members and employees.”
Swiss Valley Board Officers
President
Gerald Bratland.........................Spring Grove, MN
Vice President
Randy Schaefer....................................Blue Grass, IA
Secretary
Pam Bolin................................................Clarksville, IA
Treasurer
Donald Peterson...................................Cashton, WI
Carl Zurborg, former CEO of
Swiss Valley Farms, Co., was
honored by the Iowa Institute
of Cooperatives with the Hall of
Fame award in ceremonies in Ames
in late November.
He was given this award for his
outstanding contributions to the success
of the cooperative system.
Indeed, Carl has spent his entire
working career involved with the
dairy industry.
He graduated from Iowa State
University in 1952 with a degree in
Dairy Industry.
He worked for Hometown Dairy
as a field representative for three years.
He then joined Mojonnier Brothers
Co., a leader in the manufacture of
dairy equipment, and became a distributor,
covering seven states and
three Canadian provinces.
In 1960, Carl became CEO of the
then Mississippi Valley Milk Producers
Association in Davenport, Iowa.
In 1981, the cooperative changed
its name to Swiss Valley Farms, Co.
Carl retired from this CEO position
in 1997. During his tenure,
the company increased from $8.6
million in sales to $312 million is
sales.
Also this year, Carl was elected
president of the National Dairy
Shrine. Several years ago, he was
commissioned by the Shrine to write
a book about the evolution of dairy
marketing in the United States. After
five years of research, the book
was published last summer. The
216-page book is called “A History
of Dairy Marketing in America.”
To find out more about this book,
write to the National Dairy Shrine,
1224 Alton Darby Creek Road, Columbus,
Ohio, 43228-9792, or call
614-878-5333. Or go on the Web
at www.dairyshrine.com.
Swiss Valley Directors
Loyde M. Beers.......................................Eastman, WI
Donald Berlage......................................Elizabeth, IL
Dale Humpal.........................................Ridgeway, IA
Donald Kowalski....................................Wausau, WI
Francis Leibfried..................................Cuba City, WI
G. Joe Lyon....................................................Toledo, IA
Jeff Nimtz............................................Monticello, WI
Jim Oelfke............................................Hamburg, MN
James Schmitt............................................Sherrill, IA
Patrick Schroeder..............................Lancaster, WI
William Strief..................................................Farley, IA
Carl Zurboug and his wife Norma at ther
Iowa Institue of Co-op Annual Meeting. .
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SWISS VALLEY FARMS DAIRYMAN

SCHOOL MILK NEWS
it’s all in the paper!
a message from Ron Schroder director of marketing
In a recent issue of the Dairyman
(May 2005), it was reported that
Swiss Valley Farms is testing plastic
half pints of school milk. While
that test is successfully continuing
in six school districts this year, we
have not lost sight of our large paper
carton business in schools. The vast
majority of our schools remain in
represents about 50% of milk packages
sold.
School milk is a particularly important
source of nutrients for kids.
Government studies have shown
that 90% of teenage girls and 70%
of teenage boys do not meet the recommended
daily allowance for Calcium.
Just one container of school
milk helps then get 30% of the
Calcium they need every day.
Our paper half pints packaging
has been updated with a
dynamic new design, as shown
here. The graphics have been
simplified and our new brand
logo has been added. Studies
conducted by the dairy industry
have shown that contemporary
packaging on paper cartons can
significantly increase milk sales.
These exciting new cartons began
appearing on all of our half pints in
schools in November after the old
packaging was completely run out.
We can look forward to continued
success with school milk.
The Glen old & look Melissa of the are pictured here with
Swiss Valley two daughters, School Milk. XX, 1 and Savanna
paper cartons, and we want to make
sure that we keep the packaging contemporary
for our next generation of
consumers.
Swiss Valley Farms school milk
program is an important part of our
business. For the current school year,
we are providing milk to 178 school
districts, which include over 500,000
students. We sell about 6 million half
pints to schools every month, which
adds up to 54 million cartons per
year. Even though school milk makes
up only about 6% of milk volume
sold across the country, school milk
The bright NEW look of the
Swiss Valley School Milk!
DECEMBER 2005 page 3

Customer Service
HELP IS A FRIENDLY CALL AWAY
by Nancy Feeney
Everyone enjoys “service with a
smile!” Even though it’s over
the phone, this is exactly what
the Swiss Valley Farms customer service
department delivers. Our customers
can tell there is a smile behind
that helpful voice on the other end of
the phone line.
While these retail customers can
envision the smile behind the voice,
they probably never think about the
four, square, connected cubicles that
the customer service representatives
call home in the Davenport, Iowa,
corporate office. Besides their computers
and file folders, family photos
and memorabilia, candy dishes and
an occasional small doll can be seen.
The women in the Swiss Valley Farms
customer service department spend a
lot of time in these gray cloth cubicles
and they make them as homey as possible.
Another constant for these women
is the ever present remote telephone
head sets, a sure sign they are
always on the phone.
Customer service manager Sarah
Clark is proud of her department.
“We truly do represent the customers’
needs to the cooperative,” Sarah
says. “We serve the customers and the
customers are truly Number One.”
The customer service department
was reorganized and established in
the cooperative’s corporate headquarters
in Davenport, Iowa a year ago.
The department consists of Sherene
Pitts, customer service specialist, and
customer service representatives Jennifer
Serrano, Iesha Jones and Brenda
Baustian. These women ‘man’ the
phones six days a week, Monday
through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Peak calling times are 10 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 3 p.m.
The women were all assigned regular
customers and have made friends
with these retail contacts. “Our goal
is to deliver the best customer service
we possibly can and in a timely fashion,”
Sherene says.
“As competitive as the dairy industry
is, you need to have a personalized
link for the customer,” Sarah
says. “Pricing is so competitive and
margins are tight. You have to offer
superior customer service.”
The customer service phone number
is on every Swiss Valley Farms
product. “But we want our customers
to see us as a friendly face, not just a
phone number,” she says.
“Each representative gets to know
her customers. They develop a rapport
with them.”
“I call on the stores and I like
the interaction with my contacts,”
Swiss Valley Farms ‘ Customer Service Department proudly poses for a quick ‘beverage’ break. From left
to right Jenny Serrano, Iesha Jones, Brenda Baustian, Sherene Pitts and Sarah Clark.
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SWISS VALLEY FARMS DAIRYMAN

says Brenda Baustian. “I’ve gotten to
know some of them quite well.”
Iesha Jones says she enjoys working
with the other women on the customer
service team as well as talking
to her customers. “I enjoy building
relationships with my customers,”
says Jenny Serrano. “Some of them
are really nice.”
The common calls received involve
customers placing orders, which
the women type into their computers
using special software. Some customers
request “specials”, which are extra
products beyond what is normally
ordered. The reps also place reminder
calls to their customers if they haven’t
heard from them regarding their regular
weekly orders.
Customer questions and concerns
are addressed over the phone. The
customer service reps can also keep
track of “special” delivery trucks, noting
when they arrive at their destination.
They may call a customer back
to make certain the delivery did arrive
and everything is in order.
Since the Dubuque plant gets
products from other plants and acts
as a centralized warehouse for Swiss
Valley Farms products, all the orders
keyed by customer service reps are
sent there. The customer service software
enables plant workers to log into
the system and add their input to any
customer issues concerning them.
Besides taking orders from retail
customers, the customer service reps
receive phone calls regarding our
products directly from consumers.
Some of these questions seem rather
humorous to someone who works in
the dairy business.
“One hot, summer day, a woman
called and said she left 5 gallons of
our milk in the hot car for two hours,”
Sherene said. “She wanted to know if
it would still be good to drink. I had
to break the news to her that, unfortunately,
it wouldn’t be.”
One popular question is, “Can I
freeze milk?” The answer, of course,
is no.
Recently, Sarah mailed out a survey
to all the Swiss Valley Farms retail
customers who have come in contact
with this department. The survey
yielded some encouraging comments.
“People on the phone at customer
service are always ready to help.”
“I receive impeccable service from
the top down.”
“Everyone is very friendly, all the
time.”
“I am very satisfied with Swiss
Valley Farms. Anytime something
is cut or a special is needed, I feel
the Swiss Valley team sees that my
needs are met at every circumstance.
Thanks!”
“All customer service representatives
are very helpful. We forget to order
milk and they always call for our
order. That is very helpful. We appreciate
the girls calling us. Our driver is
also friendly.”
“I have done business with Swiss
Valley Farms at my current job for
20 years. Your customer relationships
keep improving as you grow.”
Comments like these are music to
everyone’s ears at Swiss Valley Farms.
Jenny Serrano proudly wears her head-set. This alows her
to easily work while being on the phone.
DECEMBER 2005 page 5

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Swiss Valley Farms is pleased to
announce the winners of its
2005 scholarship contest.
The winners of the agriculture
majors division are: Brenda Dahm,
Elkhart Lake, WI, $1,000; Lee Paszek,
Juneau, WI, $1,000, and Justin Lee
Mardorf, Hopkinton, Iowa, $500.
Beth Schlitzer, Dubuque, Iowa, is the
winner of the $500 scholarship for a
non-agriculture major.
This year’s scholarship judge was
Frances Lechner, Member Relations
Manager for United Dairymen of
Arizona. Frances was impressed with
the high caliber of our scholarship
contestants. “I felt not only inspired
by their energy and forward-looking
statements, but also had a sense of optimism
for agriculture,” Frances said.
“It was truly a pleasurable experience
to read through these applications.”
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Justin Lee Mardorf
Lee Paszek
Brenda Dahm is the daughter of
Swiss Valley Farms members Douglas
and Cheryl Dahm. She graduated
from Elkhard lake – Glenbeulah
High School and is now attending the
University of Wisconsin, Platteville,
majoring in Agriculture Business
on both the local and international
arena. Next fall, she plans to study
abroad in the Netherlands.
She received her American FFA
Degree a year ago and she continues
to work with her FFA alumni chapter.
Lee Paszek is the son of Swiss
Valley Farms members Dennis and
Christine Paszek. He is a freshman at
UW-Platteville, majoring in Animal
Science with a Dairy Emphasis. He
was raised on a dairy farm and attended
Dodgeland High School where he
was involved in National Honor Society,
Honor Roll, FFA Awards and
lettered in basketball, football and
track. His ambition is to become a
dairy producer.
“Agriculture has always been a
part of my life. I want to pursue an
agricultural degree in order to keep
up with all of the new innovations in
agriculture.”
Justin Lee Mardorf is the son of
Leslie and Linda Mardorf. Justin is
attending Iowa State University, majoring
in Natural Resource Ecology
and Management.
“I want to be involved in the wise
planning, developing and managing
of agricultural and wilderness areas.
Good conservation practices offer
many benefits to our growing population.
We must learn how to protect
our environment while still being able
to use these resources for agricultural
purposes.” Last spring, Justin received
his Iowa FFa Degree. Along with his
parents, Justin has been active in the
Brenda Dahm
SWISS VALLEY FARMS DAIRYMAN

TRUCKS FOR SALE
Bring these fun toys home to your family!
Place your order now, to receive the new collectible
Swiss Valley Farms die-cast model. These die-cast
models are available through First Gear, located in
Peosta, Iowa. First Gear is a leading supplier of high quality
die-cast models to collectors throughout the world.
These semi-trailers are the double units and have
working doors on the cab and trailers. The reproduction
of the Swiss Valley Farms truck graphics is outstanding.
Price per unit is $34.99 plus shipping and handling,
which is charged as listed below:
1 unit, $9.25
2 units, $9.75
3 units, $10.25
4 units, $10.55
Please quote the stock number 60-0015M when ordering
the semi-trailers to ensure you receive the special
pricing that is being offered to Swiss Valley Farms members
and employees. The price is significantly below the
normal retail price for a die-cast model of this style and
quality.
To place an order, call First Gear direct at either one
of the following phone numbers:
1-888-771-5576
563-582-2071
Jones County Dairy Promotion Committee,
working at countless dairy
promotions and at the dairy booth at
the Great Jones County Fair.
Beth Schlitzer is the daughter of
Mark and Twila Schlitzer. She is currently
attending Drake University,
studying Pharmacy. “I chose the field
of pharmacy because I enjoy math
and science and because of my eighth
grade science teacher’s encouragement.
Since then, I have job shadowed
with several pharmacists, which
further confirmed by decision.”
While in high school, Beth participated
in 4-H and Dairy Quiz
Bowl and Dairy Coalition, as well as
National Honors Society, choir and
swim team.
Beth Schlitzer
Swiss Valley Farms
Welcomes New Members
Randy Mikshowsky
Bangor, Wisconsin
Philip Schneider
Sterling, Illinois
James Goldthorpe
Dodgeville, Iowa
John Scott
Gratiot, Wisconsin

SWISS VALLEY FARMS SALES ITEMS
Blue Denim Long Sleeve Shirts look great
anytime. Logo embroidered left front pocket.
Price: Adult 3XL $22 2XL $2o XL, L, M, S $18
Party till the Farmer Comes Home Shirts
This group of partying bovines will bring a smile to
your neighbor’s face.
Price: Adult 2XL $8.50 XL, L $7
Light Blue T-shirts with Mountain Logo.
Price: Adult XL $7
White T-shirts with Mountain Logo.
Price: Adult 2XL $7
Sage Green Golf Shirts look great anytime.
Logo embroidered left front.
Price: Adult 3XL, 2XL 25 M, S $22
“Swiss Valley Sunrise” the 12” x 10” unframed
print depicts the farm scene created by Bonnie Mohr.
Price: $25
ITEM QTY SIZE PRICE TOTAL
Blue
White
Party
Sage
Denim
Bonnie
Notecards
SVF
Soup Mugs
(set of 4)
Cutting Board
Wire cheese
cutters
Portfolio
Oven Mitts
TOTAL AMOUNT ORDERED
ADD SHIPPING CHARGES
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
“Swiss Valley Sunrise” note cards featuring the
Bonnie Mohr print: 10 cards in a pack. Great for “Thank
you’s” and invitations.
Price: 2 packs for $5
SVF blue ceramic campfire soup mugs
Price: 4 cups for $10 or $2.50 each
Blue and white oven mitts Reach up to the
elbow.
Price: $3
Royal Blue Padded Portfolio with SVF logo
embossed on the top
Price: $4
White Plastic Cheese Cutting Board with
SVF logo embossed on the top.
Price: $3
White Plastic Cheese Wire with two cutting
sizes. SVF logo on the handle.
Price: $2
SVF Stocking Cap warm, knit stocking caps, navy
blue with red stripes & SVF name woven into cuff.
Price: $5
Barbeque Tool Set large metal spatula, fork and
tongs in gift box.
Price: $5
Shipping
Charges
Purchase Amount
Up to $20
$20.01 to $40
$40.01 to $60
$60.01 to $80
Over $80
Add
$5
$7
$8
$9
$10
SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
Swiss Valley Farms, Sales Items
P.O. Box 4493, Davenport, IA 52808
All prices include tax. Allow 3 weeks for delivery.

WHILE YOU WERE FARMING
October 2005 Board Minutes
The regular Board of Directors
meeting of Swiss Valley Farms, Co.
was held October 25, 2005 at the
Dubuque Fluid Milk Plant Board
Room in Dubuque, IA. President
Gerald Bratland, Spring Grove, MN,
called the meeting to order at 9:44
a.m. All Board members were present
except Jim Oelfke, Hamburg,
MN and Bill Strief, Farley, IA. The
Co-CEO Team of J. Gordon Toyne
and Donald Boelens also were present.
The following business was transacted:
Director Loyde Beers, Eastman,
WI, opened the meeting with the invocation.
• The minutes of the September
27, 2005 Board of Directors meeting
were read and approved as read.
• Toyne addressed communications
to the Board.
• The Board approved to nominate
Don Berlage, Elizabeth, IL to be
the delegate to the Illinois Milk Producers
meetings.
• The Board approved to nomi-
nate Don Peterson, Cashton, WI
to be the delegate to the Federated
Youth Foundation, Inc. meeting with
Beers as alternate.
• The Board approved to donate
$100 to the Jo Daviess County Extension
and 4-H Foundation.
• The Board approved the 4th
quarter NMPF dues.
• The Board approved to donate
$100 to the North Scott Drama
Boosters.
• Directors concerns and comments
were addressed by Toyne.
• The Management and Financial
reports were presented by Boelens
and approved. The Board approved
the USDA Producer Value-Added
Grant that we received.
• Stanley Johnson gave a presentation
to the board about the NEI
Community Dairy Center.
• Toyne reported on the comparative
milk report.
• The Executive Session was
opened and closed.
• The Board approved the capital
budget through October 24, 2005.
Swiss Valley Farms, Co Antibiotic Program
Effective March 15, 2004
Antibiotic Policy
If a member suspects antibiotics
in his or her bulk tank & calls
a SWISS VALLEY FARMS field representative
to report this before
dumping the milk:
1st time in a calendar year, the
coop will pay 80% of the milk.
2nd & 3rd times in a calendar
year, the coop will pay 50% of the
milk.
Over 3 times in a calendar year,
the coop will pay zero.
On the 1st offense, if a member
has purchased a test kit and detects
the positive antibiotic milk,
SWISS VALLEY FARMS, CO. will reimburse
that member $75.00 toward
the cost of the test kit.
All claims must be received by
the corporate office for payment
no later than 60 days after the milk
was dumped.
The earliest dated claim turned
in will be paid at 80% payment.
• The Board approved the capital
for 6 trailers.
• Boelens reviewed the 2006 Capital
& Operations budget. The Board
approved the 2006 Capital Budget
and the 2006 Budget Summary.
• The Board approved the Federal
Order Resolution with Co-CEO
Toyne signing the resolution for the
change.
• The Board approved the writeoffs
for the 4th quarter.
• Toyne reported on CMPC.
• Toyne reported on IDPA.
• Randy Schaefer, Blue Grass, IA
reported on the ISDA meeting.
• Pam Bolin, Clarksville, IA reported
on the NDB meeting.
• Beers & Peterson reported on
the WFC meeting.
• Peterson reported on the NMPF
meeting.
Upon motion and second, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Pam
Bolin
If antibiotics are found to be
present in a farm truckload as a result
of a screening test, the member
will NOT be paid for that shipment
of milk, and will be assessed
as follows:
Full cost of net load
plus the cost of disposal.
Net load = total pounds on the
load minus the member’s pounds.
DECEMBER 2005 page 9

TAKE A LOOK AT FIELD PERSONNEL & STATISTICS AT
SWISS VALLEY FARMS, CO.
Field Department & Procurement Division Directory
J. GORDON TOYNE V.P.
MEMBERSHIP & PROCUREMENT
LeClaire, IA 52753
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Office: 563.468.6644
Home: 563.289.3535
NANCY FEENEY MEMBER RELATIONS
Bettendorf, IA 52722 Office: 563.468.6640
Home: 563.359.9100
KAREN BOHNERT MEMBER RELATIONS
East Moline, IL 61244 Office: 563.468.6641
Mobile: 563.320.2895
TIM GENTHE LAB & SAFETY MANAGER
803 S. School St. Office: 563.583.7669
Cuba City, WI 53807 Home: 608.744.3515
MARV THOMPSON
RAW MILK SALES & TRANSPORTATION
617 Monroe St.
Sparta, WI 54656
Office: 608.366.1770
Home: 608.269.4850
RON BRENNER FIELD SUPERVISOR
204 Goddard St. Office: 608.366.1770
LaCrosse, WI Home: 608.782.0012
THOMAS TEGELER FIELD SUPERVISOR
1320 1 1/2 St. S.W. Office: 563.583.7669
Dyersville, IA 52040 Home: 563.875.2059
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
451 Clayton Ave. W Home: 715.948.2183
Clayton, WI 54004
RANDY HEISEL
259 E. Lakeview Dr.
LaFarge, WI 54639
MIKE HOWALD
7105 N. Freeport Rd
Forreston, IL
Home: 608.625.2045
Home: 815.938.2651
FAX: 815.938.9151
Somatic Cell Range % of A Farms
0 - 100,000.......................................................2 %
100,001 - 200,000.......................................12 %
200,001 - 300,000......................................26 %
300,001 - 400,000......................................23 %
400,001 - 500,000.....................................15 %
500,001 and above...................................22 %
FRED IMDIEKE
36356 Roanoke Lane
Melrose, MN 56352
Home: 320.256.4932
KARA KOOPMANN
6142 Roller Coaster Rd Plant: 563.563.7669
Home: 563.876.3900
ROGER LENIUS
319 9th St.
Waverly, IA 50677
KEN LEY
225 S. Clifton
Livingston, WI 53554
LYNNE MELCHERT
117 Culver Rd. N.E.
Hopkinton, IA 52237
Office: 319.352.5463
Home: 319.352.5015
Plant: 608.348.3932
Home: 608.943.6240
Office: 563.926.2363
Home: 563.926.2794
JIM MURPHY
430 Linden
Home: 563.422.5789
West Union, IA 52175
MARK J. PINCH
298 Rundell Rd.
Livingston, WI 53554
JIM SCHMITZ
202 Bechner St.
Greeley, IA 52050
Home: 608.943.6039
Plant: 563.583.7669
Office: 563.925.2321
Home: 563.925.2015
CHERYL ZABLOCKI-WAGNER
W1919 Hofa Park Dr Office: 920.822.2933
Seymour, WI 54165 Home: 920.822.2887
BOB ZIELSDORF
309 North Street
Sparta, WI 54656
Office: 608.366.1770
Home: 608.269.5452
Somatic Cell Range % of B Farms
0 - 100,000.......................................................2%
100,001 - 200,000.........................................11%
200,001 - 300,000......................................8%
300,001 - 400,000......................................17%
400,001 - 500,000.....................................22%
500,001 and above...................................40%
During the Month of September,
these Swiss Valley Farms Members
averaged below 100,000 for
their somatic cell count.
James Busch 74,000
Darwin Arends 81,000
George & Judy Cadden 98,000
Mike Deaver 94,000
Steven Deklotz 72,000
Be Fong Deutmeyer 89,000
Robert Deutmeyer 89,000
Ronald & Marilyn Field 87,000
Gibralter Farms Ltd. 98,000
Larry Gilbertson 84,000
Andy Gingerich 62,000
James Gonzales 99,000
Mike Haines 83,000
Paul & Donna Hellenbrand 96,000
Hendel Farms 83,000
Robert & Patricia Horst 69,000
Robert & Daphne Hosch 98,000
Iowa State University 90,000
Christa Jenson 70,000
Bernard Jorstad 84,000
Anthony Koopman 75,000
Brad Koopman 75,000
Cheryl Meier 69,000
Mike Meier 69,000
Randy Mikshowsky 68,000
Marvin Neldner 94,000
Dennis & Christ Paszek 98,000
Craig Schroeder 92,000
Walter Selke 92,000
William Selke 92,000
Lee Stroschein 79,000
Bruce Vander Wal 98,000
Steven & Sherry Vlasak 52,000
Joel & Jan Wormley 96,000
Leighton Yoder 58,000
SWISS VALLEY FARMS DAIRYMAN

2005 DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULE
plan now to attend your co-op meeting
Wednesday Dec 7
Time 12:00 Noon
District 23 Meeting
Director Jeff Nimtz
Cardinal Country Inn
Brodhead, WI
Time 12:00 Noon
District 17 Meeting
Director Dale Humpal
Community
Presbyterian Church
Postville, IA
Time 7:30 pm
District 1 Meeting
Director Pat Schroeder
Eagle Creek Inn
Fennimore, WI
Time 7:30 pm
District 21 Meeting
Director Pam Bolin
Doc’s
Clarksville, IA
Thursday Dec 8
Time 12:00 Noon
District 15 Meeting
Director Loyde Beers
Father Baer Hall
Eastman, WI
Time 12:00 Noon
District 6 Meeting
Director G. Joe Lyon
Sha-Booms
Toledo, IA
Time 7:30 pm
District 2 Meeting
Director
Francis Leibfried
Banfield’s Swiss Haus
Cuba City, WI
Time 8:00 pm
District 20 Meeting
Director
Gerald Bratland
St. Mary’s Catholic
Church
Caledonia, MN
Friday Dec 9
Time 12:00 Noon
District 5 Meeting
Director Bill Strief
Five-28 Club
Cascade, IA
Time 12:00 Noon
District 22 Meeting
Director Jim Oelfke
Hillcrest Cafe
Norwood, MN
Monday Dec 12
Time 12:00 Noon
Cumberland Meeting
Director Don Peterson
Das Lach Haus
Cumberland, WI
Time 12:00 Noon
District 13 Meeting
Director
Randy Schaefer
Der Sommerkuche
Kalona, IA
Time 7:30 pm
District 16 Meeting
Director Don Peterson
Club 16
Sparta, WI
Time 7:30 pm
District 3 Meeting
Director Don Berlage
Buck’s Barn
Thomson, IL
Tuesday Dec 13
Time 12:00 Noon
District 19 Meeting
Director Don Kowalski
Ponderosa
Steakhouse
Beaver Dam, WI
Time 7:30 pm
District 4 Meeting
Director Jim Schmitt
New Vienna
Community Hall
New Vienna, IA
OCTOBER 2005 page 11

YC SPRING BREAK
Plan now to attend the 2006 YC Spring Break Conference.
The two-day workshop is set for March 31
and April 1 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
The Swiss Valley Farms YC program is designed to
build leadership ability among our young members, assist
individual business management skills and provide a
broader knowledge of this cooperative.
All your meals and your hotel room are provided by
Swiss Valley Farms. There is a $10 per person charge to
mark your calendars
cover speaker costs.
The Outstanding Young Cooperative Contest will be
held in conjunction with the two-day conference. The
contest winners will represent Swiss Valley Farms at the
National Milk Producers Federation Dairy Summit in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
For more information regarding the YC Spring Break
or the Outstanding YC Contest, contact the Member Relations
Department at 563.468.6640.
MANUFACTURER’S COUPON EXPIRES 1/31/06
On Any One Swiss Valley Farms ® Product
CONSUMER: Limit one coupon per purchase as specified on this coupon. No other
coupon may be used in conjunction with this coupon.
RETAILER: You as our authorized agent will be reimbursed for the face value
plus 8¢ handling in accordance with our redemption policy (copy available
upon request). Coupon void if transferred, assigned, copied or where prohibited,
taxed or restricted by law. Consumer must pay any sales tax. Cash value
1/100 cent. Mail coupons to: Swiss Valley Farms, P.O. Box 880483, El Paso, TX
88588-0483
www.swissvalley.com
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