Newsletter Highlights Fall Meeting Schedule of Events Directions Secretary/Treasurer Report Call for Awards Nominations WI Section National ASABE Amards Nominations 2010-2011 WI Section Officer Nomination Meeting Registration - Complete & Send ASABE WISCONSIN SECTION The Newsletter of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers October 2009 2009-2010 Editor: Bill Bassett email: bill.bassett@kuhn.com www.wiasabe.org Published Three Times Per Year ASABE WI Section 2009-2010 Chair Neal Stoffel Kondex Corporation (920) 269-7932 2008-2009 Past Chair Randy Clark RCI Engineering LLC (920) 583-3590 Vice Chair Program (Chair-Elect) Damion Babler Kuhn North America, Inc. (608) 897-2131 Vice Chair Awards Amanda Crowe USDA-NRCS (608) 647-8874 Vice Chair Membership Matthew Digman USDA-ARS (608) 890-1320 Vice Chair Public Relations Bill Bassett Kuhn North America, Inc. (608) 897-2131 Vice Chair Career Development Nathan Ryan Gehl Company (262) 334-9461 Secretary and Treasurer Jeff Marggi Kuhn North America, Inc. (608) 897-2131 Webmaster Adam Steen UW-Madison WISCONSIN SECTION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 TH 2009 ALDO LEOPOLD LAGACY CENTER AND CARDINAL GLASS TOURS On Wednesday October 28 th, the WI Section of ASABE is planning tours of the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center and Cardinal Glass. These tours will be followed by a presentation by Cardinal Glass, dinner, and a business meeting. At 1:30pm, we will be touring the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center located in Fairfield, WI Northeast of Baraboo. The Leopold Center helps us to envision how we can use energy more efficiently and develop positive relationships to other people and the planet. Through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and an ongoing commitment to land stewardship, the Leopold Center became the first carbon neutral building certified by LEED meaning annual operations account for no net gain in carbon dioxide emissions. At 3:30pm, we will be touring the float glass manufacturing facility of Cardinal Glass. Cardinal Glass is a leading manufacturer of residential glass for windows and doors. Following the tours, we will be meeting at Dino s Restaurant in Portage. At 6:00, there will be a presentation by a representative of Cardinal Glass concerning their use of energy technologies. This will be followed by dinner and a brief meeting to discuss any new business.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 2 of 2 Aldo Leopold Legacy Center Tour: E13701 Levee Rd. Farifield, WI Schedule of Events/Information Tour: 1:30 3:00 pm The following is from the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center website (www.aldoleopold.org): Often, people come to us asking, How can I reduce my impact on the environment? The Leopold Center is, in part, the result of attempting to answer that question. At heart, the Leopold Center attempts to answer the essential question How can we ensure both people and the land will prosper in the long run?" Leopold defined conservation as a way of life in which land does well for its inhabitants, citizens do well by their land, and both end up better by reason of partnership. Aldo Leopold recognized that no matter how sophisticated we become, people will always depend on the land the land being shorthand for the community that not only includes and values people but also plants, animals, soils, and waters, from the highest strata of the atmosphere to the depths of the ocean. We often take natural resources and ecosystems for granted, but, ultimately, the planet s natural communities and natural functions are what sustain our economy and enrich our lives. That land is a community, Leopold wrote, is the basic concept of ecology, but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension of ethics. From the beginning, the Land Ethic guided design of the Leopold Center. The center not only meets the highest standards of the U.S. Green Building Council, but also sustains the health, wildness, and productivity of the land, locally and globally. It is a place to learn about Leopold s intimate, life-long relationship with the American landscape and see his ideas put into practice. Cardinal Glass Tour (float glass facility): 1650 Mohr Rd. Portage, WI 53901 Tour: 3:30 5:00 pm The following is from the Cardinal Glass website (www.carginalcorp.com): Cardinal Glass Industries is a management-owned S-Corporation leading the industry in the development of residential glass for windows and doors. We have grown to more than 5,500 employees located at 27 manufacturing locations around the United States. At Cardinal, we try to maintain a clear vision: design and fabricate the most advanced residential glass products in the industry. We start with a heavy investment in research and development. Our twin R&D centers in Minnesota and Wisconsin provide the basis for new advances in glazing fenestration.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 3 of 3 We turn around those fresh ideas into useful products that regular homeowners can use. We provide a turnkey solution to window manufacturers: whether it starts with insulating glass, coated, laminated, tempered or just plain float glass, it is all designed to provide the latest in applied glass science. Cardinal Glass Industries is a corporation with five wholly-owned subsidiaries: Cardinal IG Company (insulating glass) Cardinal CG Company (coated glass and optical mirrors) Cardinal LG Company (laminated glass) Cardinal FG Company (float and tempered glass) Cardinal ST Company (solar technology) Cardinal enjoys a broad base of domestic and foreign customers. These include the 48 states, Alaska, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico and Scotland. Dinner/Speaker/ASABE Business Meeting Dino s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 Social time: Speaker: Dinner: Business Meeting: Adjourn 5:30 6:00 pm 6:00 6:45 pm 6:45pm Following dinner Dinner will consist of chicken and ham, tossed salad, small red potatoes, green beans w/almonds, dinner rolls and coffee.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 4 of 4 Directions to Aldo Leopold Legacy Center NOTE TO GPS USERS: Most in-vehicle units do not show the building in the correct location. See map below for correct location.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 5 of 5 Directions to Cardinal Glass
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 6 of 6 Directions to Dino s Restaurant Secretary s Report 28 September 2009 On July 22 nd members and guests enjoyed food, drink and several games of Sheepshead at a picnic held in conjunction with WALSAA. The picnic took place at Northcrest Dairy in Waterloo, Wisconsin. There have been no formal ASABE Wisconsin Section meetings to report on since the July newsletter. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey M. Marggi ASABE Wisconsin Section Secretary 2009-2010
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 7 of 7 Treasurer s Report 28 September 2009 Opening Balance $7,765.31 Revenue: Date From Memo Amount 09/22/2009 Meeting Revenue $510.00 Expenses: Total: $510.00 Date To Memo Check # Amount 05/19/2009 JB s Italian Grill Officers Meeting 569 $131.17 06/10/2009 Jake s Northwoods Wisconsin ASABE Meeting 571 $305.74 07/30/2009 Robert Bennett Award 574 $150.00 07/30/2009 Michael Lenius Award 570 $150.00 07/29/2009 WALSAA WALSAA PICNIC 572 $110.00 07/30/2009 Steven Sell Award 573 $150.00 *Check is outstanding (has not posted on our account). Total: $996.91 Closing Balance $7,278.40 Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey M. Marggi ASABE Wisconsin Section Treasurer 2009-2010
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 8 of 8 Call for Section Award Nominations Contact: Amanda Crowe Each year the Wisconsin Section of the ASABE recognizes outstanding achievement during award presentations at its spring meeting. Wisconsin Section awards scheduled to be given in 2010 include: Wayne G. Russell Award Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering Young Engineer Award Agricultural Engineering Student of the Year Agricultural Mechanization/Engineering Technology Student of the Year Agricultural Engineering Graduate Student of the Year Although deadline for nomination of these awards is February 5 th, now is the time to begin submitting nominations. Please realize that without your recommendations and assistance, those most deserving of our awards may go unrecognized. The purpose, eligibility and nomination procedures for each award follow. All nominations/suggestions should be forwarded to Amanda Crowe, this year s Vice Chair of Awards. Amanda Crowe USDA-NRCS 26136 Executive Lane, Suite C Richland Center, WI 53581 Phone 608.647.8874 Ext. 128 Fax 608.647.2034 E-Mail amanda.crowe@wi.usda.gov WISCONSIN SECTION OF ASABE AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING YOUNG ENGINEER 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 st 2010. 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.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 9 of 9 WISCONSIN SECTION OF ASABE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING STUDENT OF THE YEAR Purpose: To honor an undergraduate Agricultural Engineering student for achievement in preparation for a career in the profession. $150 monetary award is included in addition to the recognition. Eligibility: The recipient must be enrolled in an Agricultural 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 st 2010 are not eligible. 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. WISCONSIN SECTION OF ASABE AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION/ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 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. $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 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 st 2010 are not eligible. 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.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 10 of 10 WISCONSIN SECTION OF ASABE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR Purpose: To recognize an Agricultural Engineering graduate student for singular achievement in developing and/or advancing the technology of engineering for food and agriculture. $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 st 2009 are not eligible. 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. (10%) Professional Activities (summary of candidates involvement in ASABE and other professional activities at a local, state, national, and/or international level), 3. (15%) Scholastic Achievement, 4. (10%) Publications and Presentations (list of lectures, addresses, professional and scientific papers, bulletins, magazine articles, etc.), and 5. (5%) Career Goals. The second page, entitled "Research Description" should contain: 1. (10%) The Nature of the Problem (an introduction to the research and description of the problem(s) to be solved) 2. (25%) Solution Procedures (a description of: experimental procedures, methods used, and/or approaches taken to solve the problem(s)) 3. (25%) Research Conclusions and Significance of the Results. Pages 1 and 2 of the written summary will be weighted by the selection committee according to the percentages given in the parentheses. Wisconsin Section of ASABE WAYNE G. RUSSELL 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.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 11 of 11 National ASABE Awards October 31 is the due date for the submission of National ASABE award nominations for the 2010 award year. All award nominating procedures along with the nomination forms can be found be accessing the following ASABE web site - http://www.asabe.org/awards/major/major.html 2010-2011 ASABE WI Section Officer Nomination The Wisconsin Section ASABE nominating committee needs your help! We are looking for some fresh faces and leaders in the field of agricultural and biological engineering to be on the 2010 2011 officer team ballot. If you are interested, or there is someone you know that would like to be more involved, here s your chance! Whether there is lots of experience under their belt, or it s a young engineer wet behind the ears, we will take all suggestions! See the listing below, and contact Todd England at todd.england@digi-star.com or Naomi Uhlenhake at naomi@reaeng.com to let them know what position you re attracted to, or what you think someone else would be interested in. Available positions: Vice Chair Program: 3 year position, 1 st year vice chair programs, 2 nd year Chair of WI ASABE Section, 3 rd year Past Chair of WI ASABE Section. Vice Chair Membership: 1 year position recruit new members to ASABE, promote membership and participation throughout the WI ASABE Section. Vice Chair Awards: 1 year position organize awards presented to longevity recipients and student award competitions. Vice Chair Public Relations Process and release news for the benefit of the WI ASABE Section. Secretary/Treasurer Keep minutes and finances in order for the WI ASABE Section. Career Development Committee: 3 year position, first two years as committee member, third year as committee chair. Nominations Committee: two available positions Chair of nominations committee is the Past Chair of WI ASABE Section.
ASABE WI Section Newsletter October 2009 Page 12 of 12 REGISTRATION Aldo Leopold Legacy Center and Cardinal Glass Tours October 28 th, 2009 Number Attending Cost Total Aldo Leopold Legacy Center Tour 1:30 pm Free Carindal Glass Tour 3:30 pm Free Dinner @ Dino s Restaurant Speaker @6:00 pm, Dinner @ 6:45 pm $20/person students free $ Information: Name(s): Address: City/Town: Telephone: e-mail: State/Zip ( ) - FAX: ( ) - Return completed form and send by October 21 st to: Damion Babler ASABE Wisconsin Section Program Chair Kuhn North America 1501 W 7 th Ave Brodhead, WI 53520 P: 608-897-2131 F: 608-897-2561 damion.babler@kuhn.com