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torian and Masters of Beef Advocacy Alumni. Her topic was “Education for Advocacy.� Everyone received a folder with information on the Masters of Beef Advocacy program and educational opportunities provided by Beef Check Off. Owaissa Heimann presented the Cowboy Ethics. For the entertainment of the attendees there were door prizes, a silent auction, and gifts provided by 1st National Bank of New Mexico and Farmer’s & Stockman’s Bank. There were vendor booths by Espe’s/3 West, Gladstone Mercantile, Mary’s Flowers & Gifts, Stanley Home Products and Go Foods. Besides being a day of wonderful education opportunities, it was a great time of networking, renewing old friendships and making new ones. Respectfully Submitted by,Marianne Rose Lariat CowBelle Reporter/Historian The Chuckwagon CowBelles met at the Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair in October with 14 members present and Toni Barrow presiding. The State Fair booth questionnaire and the flier that was handed out to kids were shared and discussed. The format was very impressive. It even included riddles and jokes to help kids think about
beef. This secretary’s favorite goes like this: “Where do cattle go to dance? Answer: to a meatball.� Toni announced the Pumpkin Patch event on October 20th and 21st and then again on the 27th and 28th. There was also discussion about the 4-H pumpkin fundraiser on October 20 at the Ag Science Center in Los Lunas. It was decided to attend the Mountainair Christmas fair on November 17. Toni announced that December 6-9 are the dates of the Cattlegrowers’ and CowBelles’ annual meetings. She said that February 9, 2013 is AgFest, May 1-3, 2013 will be WALC, and ANCW’s Region VI meeting is slated for April 25-27 in St. George, Utah. Vera Gibson reported that $83.88 was collected this morning for Horses for Heroes. The Christmas party will be at the home of Sue Forrest in Belen. It will be a potluck, but Sue will provide drinks and the meat dish. It was decided to adopt Horses for Heroes for another year instead of giving Christmas gifts to each other during the Christmas party. Toni mentioned dues: $35 for local or $75 for local and ANCW membership. PLEASE BRING YOUR HOURS, TIME AND MILEAGE TO THE NOVEMBER MEETING AND GIVE THEM TO BABBI! Toni requested program ideas for the 2013 year. There was discussion about the
Check-Off dollars. The 2013 District Workshops will be held during the week of March 18 – 21. Phyllis Hawley introduced Sheila Trevitt, manager of the Shaffer Hotel. Vera Gibson then shared a letter from Governor Martinez’ office addressed to the National Fish and Wildlife Service director. In it she implored the NFWS to remove the wolves that have been terrorizing Catron and Grant Counties. There was discussion about this. Bec Campbell gave a presentation on her trip to France and Monaco. She relayed how moved she was by the archeological digs there and how they brought history – even Biblical history – to life. The photographs she shared were certainly indicative of the great time she had. The next meeting will be at Babbi Baker’s house on November 6, 2013. Respectfully submitted by Babbi Baker The Powderhorn CowBelles met at the home of Abby Hoffman in Tucumcari. Four of members attended 5-States in Clayton; Karen Kelling, Joan Key, Sandy McKenna and Carolyn Bedford. At the previous meeting members decided to participate in Winter fest, a project of the De Baca County Chamber of Commerce. Finalized plans are to sell breakfast burricontinued on page 29
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