A group of individuals have been honored for their years of support and service to World Dairy Expo. This year's 'Friends of Expo' recipients were recognized during a special volunteer appreciation dinner last week in Madison, where hundreds of supporters gathered to acknowledge their contributions and celebrate the dairy show's success.
This year's honorees include Bob and Marge Kaether, Berta Hansen and Adam Alesch.
The Kaethers, of Waunakee, have been essential in the success of World Dairy Expo, specifically in the Purple Cow Gift Shop and WDE's School Tour program. After a two-year hiatus of school tours, no one was more excited to see them return than Bob, who has led numerous fourth-grade students around Expo grounds, sharing his passion for the dairy industry. Marge can be found in the Purple Cow Gift Shop throughout the week, doing everything from sorting hangers and inventory to helping customers find the perfect gifts for their loved ones.
For over 20 years, Hansen, Evansville, has served as the International Registration Coordinator. During this time, she has personally greeted over 58,000 international guests and manages the on-site interpreter team. Berta has created a team that is compassionate, dedicated and essential to creating a memorable experience for Expo's international guests.
And as an employee at Alliant Energy Center, Alesch touches every part of Expo and ensures its success. From setting the Showring and booths for the Trade Show to creating a home for dairy cattle and their exhibitors in the New Holland Pavilions, his work begins weeks in advance of the event and concludes weeks after the last cow goes home.
World Dairy Expo celebrated its 55th anniversary during the 2022 show in October.
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