Holstein Foundation Youth Programs





	The Young Dairy Leaders Institute is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry with all breeds of cattle. Phase I is devoted to individual leadership, growth, and personal development skills. Phase II offers a chance to put their new skills into practice with a real-world project. Phase III focuses on advanced training in media relations, meeting and board skills, and public policy. YDLI graduates are better prepared to strengthen the organizations to which they belong, the companies they work for, the communities they live in, and the industry they love. The 2008-2009 Young Dairy Leaders Institute will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Participants will meet in New Mexico February 27 - March 1, 2008 and February 25-28, 2009. The Holstein Foundation, through its support from generous corporate and individual donors, covers the costs of program development, expert speakers and presenters, and meals. A modest $300 participation fee is required from participants. Each participant must also cover costs of their transportation to the Institute and hotel accommodations. Applications are due the summer before each class begins. Download an application in pdf format with Acrobat Reader. Phase I – Develop individual leadership skills You will engage in interactive workshops on topics such as Understanding Diverse People Types and Personalities Introduction to Media Relations Personal and Professional Goal Setting Civic Leadership Current Issues Forums (Examples: Environment, animal health) Effective Meeting Skills Ag Advocacy Check out the daily blog from Phase I: YDLI kicks off in New Mexico YDLI Day 1 YDLI Day 2 YDLI Day 3 Closing Day of YDLI Phase II – Put your leadership skills into practice After Phase I, YDLI participants have gained the confidence and skills to be a leader in agriculture industry. You will put your new skills to practice through outreach activities in your community—working with school groups, media, environmental regulators, and policy makers. Phase III – Develop group leadership skills Spend four days, one year later, developing your group leadership skills. You will again hear from expert presenters and engage in interactive workshops on topics such as Advanced Media Relations Advanced Board Leadership Public Policy Process Current Issues Forums (Examples: Biotechnology, world trade) www.mpk.info Click on a Class to see the list of Graduates Class 1 - 1994-1995 Class 2 - 1996-1997 Class 3 - 1999-2000 Class 4 - 2002-2003 Class 5 - 2005-2006 2007 Distinguished Alumni Leader - Duane and Marilyn Hershey 2006 Distinguished Alumni Leader - Bonnie Burr 2005 Distinguished Alumni Leader - Lolly Lesher 2004 Distingusihed Alumni Leaders - John and Maria Nye 2003 Distinguished Alumni Leaders – Kevin and Marilyn Steffens 2002 Distinguished Alumni Leader - Eric Ooms 2001 Distingusihed Alumni Leader - Peter Kappelman We salute corporate and individual sponsors investing in leadership development for the dairy industry by supporting the 5th class of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute. Institute Leaders Agway Foundation, Inc. Allflex Cargill Cooperative Resources International Dairy Management, Inc. Holstein Association USA, Inc. Select Sires, Inc. The Farm Credit System Foundation WestfaliaSurge, Inc. Institute Friends Accelerated Genetics AgStar Financial Services Badgerland Farm Credit Services Cause Matters Corporation CHS COBA/Select Sires, Inc. Dairy MAX, Inc. DairyBusiness Communications FCS Financial Services GreenStone Farm Credit Services Hoard's Dairyman KeyBank Land O'Lakes Foundation Northeast Farm Credit Ag Enhancement Program Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Robert L. Cain Memorial Fund The Center for Dairy Excellence Walco International, Inc. Contact Jodi Hoynoski at 800-952-5200 Ext 4261 or e-mail jhoynoski@holstein.com