It is a chance for new members to get acquainted and for old members to catch up on the summer's adventures. We usually have a speaker from the department or the college and then conduct our business meeting. It is also a chance for new members to find out about what our club does and about our officers' roles. Before we all go home, everyone enjoys cookies and milk. This is a series of dairy related activities, such as the bale toss, team cow milking, wheelbarrow racing, and others.
Some activities can be potentially embarrassing, but guaranteed to be a good time.
The ADA of Illinois sponsors prizes and it's a great time to interact with club members. We conduct a business meeting afterwards and line up the committee chairs for the entire year. Then we eat pizza. Quiz bowl competitions are held on Friday night along with a dance. Saturday morning kicks off early with a business meeting and some club presentations and displays.