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Student Opportunities for the
2023 Targeting Excellence Wisconsin Scholarship Reception
and 5-Stand Challenge 

Thank you for your interest in attending the upcoming Targeting Excellence Scholarship Reception.  This event is an excellent opportunity for you to network with food animal ag industry professionals and learn about future employment opportunities and career paths.  There are several ways you can participate in the upcoming Wisconsin event.

Why Should You Attend the Wisconsin Event?

  • All students can attend the event for FREE.
  • Students who attend the event EARN BONUS POINTS for his or her 2024 scholarship application.  Many times these points determine if you get a scholarship.
  • The event provides an opportunity for you to meet and interact with a number of people from both production systems and allied companies within the food animal production industry.  

I do not want to participate in the 5-Stand Challenge. 
Should I still attend the event?

  • The event will provide other opportunities for networking even if you do not want to shoot.
  • Attending the event - even if you do not shoot - ensures you EARN BONUS POINTS for your 2024 scholarship application

Additional Questions & Answers

  • I would like to shoot at the event but I do not have a gun.  Is there one I can borrow?  Generally speaking we will be able to provide you with a gun to use at the event.  Please indicate that you need to borrow a gun in your registration so we can plan accordingly.
  • I would like to attend the event but I do not have transportation to get there.  Do you provide any options for getting to the event? We will either provide a van/bus for students to ride to the event or we will pair you up with someone who is planning to attend the event.  
  • I would like to attend the event but I am not sure I can afford the gas needed to get to and from the event.  Do you provide any reimbursement for travel expenses?  We will have a limited number of gift cards available for students who drive to/from the event to help with travel expenses.  We also recommend that students carpool where possible.  If you would like to ride with another student please request transportation assistance as part of your registration.

 

If you have any other questions about attending the upcoming event please contact Rachel Virden (rvirden@targetingexcellence.org / 678-448-2368).