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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Schedule
Welcome Oregon Jersey breeders invite you to experience Portland, Ore., for the 2020 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey, Inc., June 24-27. Meeting headquarters are the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232).
Public transportation from the airport to the hotel is available for a nominal fee. Purchase tickets and board the MAX Light Rail. Take the Red Line to the Lloyd Center stop. The hotel is across the street.
Portland
Explore and learn more about the famous Tillamook dairy community, value-added businesses and tour the Portland area and other Oregon agriculture venues. Known for its rich culture, Portland has something to fancy anyone's interest. Streets full of food trucks, craft breweries, historic buildings, beautiful scenery and more are all available to you. There is something for everyone in Portland. Scenic parks and nature trails allow you to experience the region's wildlife and breath-taking views. The Oregon Coast is a mere 90 minutes from the city. Amazing views are plentiful on the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Attendees can also visit the local museums and other attractions, such as the zoo or amusement park. The city's MAX Light Rail extends from the metro area to downtown with its 97 stations and 60 miles of track connecting the city, airport and region. This is a great way to experience the city and really grasp its culture. Visit https://www.travelportland.com for more great information and travel ideas for the area. Patrick Gourley pgourley@windermere.com Co-Chairs
Jennie Seals jennie.seals@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 24 1:00 p.m. Registration Opens 6:00 p.m. Child care available for five and under 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception 6:00 p.m. Youth Pizza and Pool Party 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breeders Banquet Schedule
Thursday, June 25 6:00-8:00 a.m. Registration Open 6:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. Tour to Tillamook, Ore. 10:00 a.m. Tillamook Cheese Factory 11:45 a.m. Wilsonview Dairy 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Onsite Farm Exhibits Tillamook County Fairgrounds 3:00 p.m. Optional Tours:
(1) The Beach at Oceanside or (2) Royalty Ridge Jerseys 5:30 p.m. Cal-Mart Dairy for dinner and AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction
Friday, June 26 6:30-8:30 a.m. 6:30-8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Free Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Registration Open Breakfast Buffet 62 nd National All-Jersey Inc. Annual Meeting Buses leave for Golf Tournament Discover Portland (on your own) Child care available for five and under Artisan cheese tasting and social AJCA Breeders’ Banquet
Saturday, June 27 6:00-7:30 a.m. Registration Open 6:00-7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 152 nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 11:00 a.m. Buses depart for Lady Lane Farm (includes lunch) 1:30 p.m. Individual buses leave for (1) winery tour and tasting or (2) return to hotel 1:30 p.m. Youth Event at Lady Lane Farm 4:00 p.m. Hotel bus leaves for Forest Glen Jerseys 5:00 p.m. National Heifer Sale Meal 6:00 p.m. National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen