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float. The banners on either side of the float read “Otero CowBelles Love Lean Beef” and were designed by Pres. Debi W. Rupe. Whereever you go, remember “good publicity” never hurts the cause! Submitted by Barbara Wagner, Sec. The Chuckwagon CowBelles met at the Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair, New Mexico on June 12, 2012 with 20 members and one handsome young Gavin present. Toni Barrow called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. The Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and CowBelle Creed were recited. Babbi Baker read the minutes from the May meeting. Cindy Robison moved to accept the minutes as read. Marilyn Mignery seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vera Gibson gave the Treasurer’s Report. The current balance is $ 2,970.55 with $160.54 in the Horses for Heroes account. Toni Barrow mentioned the insert ad in the Albuquerque Journal that several agricultural groups have joined together to finance. Marilyn Mignery moved to donate $50 to the insert cost. Elaine Aschbacher seconded the motion. Motion passed. Elaine Aschbacher made a trip to Roy, New Mexico for the 101st anniversary of the Baptist Church there. Bay Baker is home from school and said that she loves Sterling College. She’s been busy working on Web designs and staying in shape for Cross Country this fall. Nancy Brinkley has been enjoying the blooms of spring. She gathered lambs’ quarters and sautéed them with garlic, olive oil and salt. They were DELICIOUS! Toni Barrow just celebrated her 43rd wedding anniversary. She said she’s been taking a liquid called “Mangosteen” that has given her a great deal of relief from the pain in her hands. The website is www.genesispure.com. (Denise said that GNC stores may have it.) Carolyn Chance ventured to San Antonio, Texas for her granddaughter’s graduation from college. Melody Connell has been working and praying for rain. She brought her adorable grandson, Gavin, to the meeting. It’s always so promising to be around our young, polite “cowfolk.” What a blessing! Patsy Fitzgerald is busy feeding and getting ready for a family reunion. Vera Gibson has been staying very busy. Her brother is planning to be married soon and is a bit nervous about all the arrangements. Needless to say, Tripp is going to look stunning in his first-ever ringbearer’s tuxedo! Lynn Greene went to the Mitchell Ranch for the Gate-to-Plate
event. She then dashed off to Cleveland, Ohio with Fita Witte for a food show. She reported that the ANCW booth was large and impressive. Right now Phyllis Hawley is thankful for the fact that she doesn’t have any trees on her place. She’s praying for the folks who are being devastated by the wildfires in the Gila and in Ruidoso. Jo Ann Hill is staying busy with her kids musical adventures. One is playing piano and singing and the other two are playing guitar. Denise Immerwahr has been moving her mom to Arizona. We are continuing in prayer for Weldon McKinley. Marilyn Mignery worked at the All Indian
Livestock Days booth. She said the seminars were very informative. She re-planted her petunias after a hail storm inundated the first bunch. Cindy Robison attended her niece’s wedding in Farmington. She enjoyed herself a great deal. She was also saddened though to lose a long-time friend. Toni said that Ruth and Mike Romero will be taking their grandsons on a cruise this summer. Anna SanchezGlenn is planning a trip to Colorado. Joyce Shaw is the happy recipient of a new front yard thanks to some good friends. She said continued on page 32
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