ANCW Fall 2019 Newsletter

CattleWoman

The American

The Voice of Women in the United States Beef Cattle Industry

From the President

It seems just like yesterday and I was sitting down to write the article for the American National CattleWomen newsletter. It’s been a whirlwind of travel as president, I have visited Gillette Wyoming CattleWomen, North Dakota CattleWomen, Florida CattleWomen, Colorado CattleWomen.

From there I got to stay home a little bit for the month of July however I was Wanda Pinnow getting ready for summer conference as we were going through the resolutions. Then it was time for summer conference at the Gaylord of the Rockies. We started Sunday morning with our leadership education series which was facilitated by Staci Emm of Nevada and Leslee Lorhenz of Colorado. The membership was really impressed with what was brought forth. Stacy and Leslie will offer another course of leadership in San Antonio in February.

Presidents Council, I know we had a lot of misunderstanding about proxies and after looking at the policy and procedures handbook we found that Presidents Council does not need a proxy. All you need is someone from your state to attend national meetings and to inform us and Stampede to Read There’s so much news within the covers of The American CattleWoman, there ought to be a stampede to read! So open it up and rush on in for all the great news. And here’s a new and fun reason to be sure you are a regular reader. We’ve hidden in each issue a small illustration of a hoof print for you to find. Those who find it qualify for a drawing to win a $50 gift card. BE SURE TO ENTER! Happy reading!

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what your State has been up to. As there is no voting in the Presidents Council, therefore no proxies, now the Board of Directors is a little different. To be able to vote on this board you must belong to the Affiliate you are voting for. One person one vote, if the State President cannot make the meeting they can complete a proxy form and send it to the Board of Directors Chairman. They may give their proxy to a member of their affiliate.

We went through many committee meetings and discussed the Moove contest, our sponsors for the Moove contest this year are Zoetis, Purina, and Powder River, we need to remember to thank these sponsors. It will be exciting to see who the winners will be in January 2020.

From that we went into bylaws changes and resolutions.

I want to commend the ladies in attendance. They stayed until 7:30 that evening discussing the resolutions, so that we would be able to move forward with them at the Board of continued on page 2

Multi-Year Calendar of Events Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show:

February 5-7, 2020: San Antonio, Texas

February 3-5, 2021: Nashville, Tennessee

January 26-28, 2022: San Diego, California

February 1-3, 2023: New Orleans, Louisiana

January 31-February 2, 2024: Orlando, Florida

February 5-7, 2025: San Antonio, Texas ANCW Annual Meeting Dates:

February 3-5, 2020: San Antonio, Texas

February 1-3, 2021: Nashville, Tennessee

January 24-26, 2022 San Diego, California Summer Conference:

July 27-30, 2020: Denver, Colorado – Gaylord Rockies Legislative Conference

TBA Washington, DC Young Cattlemen’s Conference TBA WIRED: Women in Ranching Education Development

September 14, 2019 - Montana ANCW 2020 Region Meeting Schedule:

Region I TBA

Region II TBA Georgia

Region III June 11-13, 2020 Brookings, South Dakota

Region IV April 17-18, 2020 Russellville, Arkansas

Region V April 30 - May 2, 2020 Pendleton, Oregon

Region VI April 27-29, 2020 Tempe, Arizona

Region VII June 11-13, 2020 Brookings, South Dakota

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President’s Letter - Working Groups Directors meeting in the morning. I will remember to bring more chocolate next time ladies - sorry.

We started the next morning, on Monday, with the Executive Council and then we moved on with the Board of Directors. I want to commend Heather Hays-Stinnet on such a wonderful job. We finished up our day with WIRED reports and I am happy to say that my own state of Montana will be hosting the next WIRED on September 13 and 14 in Laurel, Montana.

I hope y’all had a good haying season and may you all get second and third cuttings. In Montana it’s only a first cutting for my husband and me, as we are dryland.

Have a safe fall, may calf prices PLEASE increase. Remember to check in on your neighbor, as many times they need us, and we aren’t aware of the signs.

BEEF Education K-6

by Suze Bohleen

I want to share a little success story with you today. Last fall I was one of the presenters to the 1,800+ 3rd and 4th graders that attended the NILE Ag Days.

But I want to tell you about a couple of the Montana CattleWomen rock stars that taught me a lot on the day they presented.

“Did you know you rode a cow to get here today?

One little question and the kids were wrapped around their fingers. They were interested and excited to find out how that could have happened.

I learned a lot that day from the T-Bone CattleWomen. They led the kids and adults through the how, whys and ways that cattle and their by-products are a part of our lives in a variety of ways. From the tops of their heads (hair conditioner and shampoo) to the tips their toes (shoes and boots) and lots of stuff in between. They were excited about the information they were talking about, and it showed! It was truly, “WOW that COW”.

Several of the Montana locals have a tote or box of beef by-product items they have collected to have examples during their program. Here are a few ideas to help get you started. The Dollar Store, Target, or CVS store to name a few, are a great place to find small sized or travel sized items that you can use to make a display. When we got a new fire extinguisher, I saved the box for my display and to store the smaller items in our collection. Don’t forget the marshmallows, gummy bears and gum, they can really relate to those. As one student said, “You can’t be a vegan if you like gummy bears.”

In the notebook of K-6 Beef Education Lessons and Activities that Montana CattleWomen have put together, there are several fun activities that go with the wow that cow lessons. The scavenger hunt, “There’s a cow in my closet, house or classroom” or some of the games from Rebeca Bean can be used to reinforce the information you have covered.

Just a note: If you have media coverage of your school or youth group visit.

Please check with the teacher to make sure that there aren’t any students who can not be photographed or on TV for any reason.

Do you know the answer to their question? Stearic acid from beef fat is used in tires to help the rubber hold its shape and to help keep the tires and pavement cool when rubbing on each other.

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Working Groups BEEF Education 7-12 Many of you know I’m more comfortable going to classes in middle, junior and senior high schools than elementary schools. Hard to believe, I know, but I prefer to challenge and engage the older students. I really enjoy the middle and junior high kids. They are eager to learn “adult stuff” and I have found that they are ready and eager to learn about things like meal planning, food preparation and food safety.

by Suze Bohleen

www.iabeef.org But we can’t forget our newest resource that is at the touch of a fingertip on your smart phone,laptop or computer.

“Chuck Knows Beef”. He can provide recipes, cooking tips, cuts and more. Go to www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com to meet him. You can start the conversation at chuckknowsbeef.com. It is also available on Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Here are some of the resources that I use, which you can use when you go to a classroom, 4H group, other kind of youth group or even an adult group. You can make them available for teachers in your area. They are very busy and giving them lessons that are already prepared, they usually will use them.

Middle School and Junior High The Arizona Beef Council has five PowerPoint presentations that include: lesson plans, lesson extensions and other resources on their website: “My Cheeseburger Came From the Farm”, “Beef in a Healthy Diet”, “Beef is Greener Than You Thought”, “Ranchers Care About Cattle” and “Food Safety”. www.arizonabeef.org/resources/classroom-education/ lesson-plans.

American Farm Bureau Federation has an Ag Mag issue on beef. It is a great resource for a reading activity but comes with lesson plans for the classroom or activities for field trips or family trips. On their website are games and ideas that I’ve used for middle school classes. Go to the “Learn about Beef” section and check it out. The Ag Mags are 30 to a package. www.myamericanfarm.org and www.afoundation.org.

High School, ProStart and Others Also, from the American Farm Bureau is one of the newest resources for FCS and ag classes is “True Beef”, Pasture to Plate. There is a DVD that you can purchase, and lesson plans you can download. It has 8 chapters/lessons for FCS and ag classes and an additional 3 chapters for advanced and prostart classes. Great information and lots of handson labs and activities. The Pennsylvania Beef Council also has a tool kit to complement the DVD. www.pabeef.org The Iowa Beef Council has one of my favorite activities two lab-based ground beef experiments on their website the incorporate the FCS National Standards while utilizing September / October / November 2019

inquiry based lab methods. They have also other great resources on their Family and Consumer Educator pages.

ANCW Leadership

by Staci Emm

There was a Level I leadership training held at the ANCW Summer Business meeting on Basics of Leadership Principals. The training, led by Staci Emm of Nevada and Leslee Lohrenz of Colorado, focused on time management skills, empowering others, working together, and customer service principals. Emm and Lohrenz are right in the middle of reorganizing the ANCW leadership program. There are several women that were in the middle of their leadership certification and ANCW will work with each of you to receive your certification. Input was sought from participants in Aurora, Colorado on July 28 as to what participants would like to see in the future ANCW leadership program.

There will be a Level II training focusing on “Collaborative Leadership” held in San Antonio. This training will focus on how to build relationships with other entities, organizations, non-profits, and businesses to further your cattlewomen objectives and goals in your area, state, or nationally. There will also be a section on conflict management. We encourage everyone to join us in February 2020 and hope to have the complete details for the training this fall.

Membership

by Katharine Jackson

ANCW is working hard to show appreciation for members!

Join our drive to empower women who share a passion for the beef industry and help us grow beef demand through education and leadership development!

If you are looking for that perfect graduation gift, give the gift of ANCW membership! Our website has the latest form available at https://ancw.org/join-today/join-online/. Have you checked out our latest apparel? Get creative and give the gift of ANCW membership and a t-shirt! They sure make great gifts!

As you strive to recruit members to ANCW, make becoming a Platinum Spur your goal! To become a Platinum Spur,

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Working Groups simply recruit at least 5 members this year. To maintain your Spur status, continue to recruit 3 members per year.

A Spur social, hosted by the Membership and Communications Committee will be awarded to Platinum Spurs during our annual gathering in San Antonio. We look forward to welcoming you to our elite group of Platinum Spurs!

MOOVE The 2019 MOOVE Contest is under way. MOOVE is a catchy way of saying “Make Our Outstanding Value Evident”! State cattlewomen organizations will again compete to see which of them can increase their membership, programs and participation in ANCW the most. This year’s competition challenges and rewards states that go that extra mile to stretch and grow! This year’s registrants are Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Montana, California, Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, and Oklahoma.

We look forward to seeing which of these organizations will pull ahead for the win by promoting beef, increasing their membership within their group as well as ANCW and taking part in ANCW programs! What a great opportunity to win some fabulous prizes by having fun promoting beef and educating consumers! Which state will win this year’s fabulous 1st place Powder River prize valued at $1,500?

STAY TUNED!!

Foundation The American National CattleWomen Foundation recently held their meeting during the Cattle Industry Summer Conference at the Photo by: Kylie Stowers, Lone Rock Ranch, OK Gaylord Rocky Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. All of the trustees were present along with several guests. Following the meeting, the foundation hosted an appreciation reception in ANCW President Wanda Pinnow’s suite. The featured treat was beef sweet and sour meatballs!

The trustees want to thank everyone for their generous donations, they allow the support of several wonderful projects and programs. This past year we sponsored the ANCW tour in New Orleans, Louisiana, the executive committee leadership training in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Collegiate Beef Advocates to attend the NBCA Spring Legislative Conference in Washington DC. We also awarded the Legacy Scholarship to Georgie Lage, who is attending West Texas A&M College in Canyon, Texas.

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Working Groups scholarships to attend the Cattle Industry Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas as interns this February. The application deadline is October 1. We also have created a new scholarship for state beef ambassadors. The application deadline is December 1. Both of these scholarship applications are located on the ANCW website ancw.org click on the foundation link at the bottom of the page.

The beautiful cattle note cards we had printed are selling well. If anyone needs some send an email to ancwfoundation@gmail.com the cost is $15 plus shipping.

Once again, we thank everyone who supports the foundation with their memorials and donations. Please consider including the foundation in your estate planning.

Cattle Health and Well-Being Policy Committee

by Shirley Thompson

The Cattle Health and Well-Being Policy Committee convened on Wednesday, July 31 during the 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Aurora, Colorado under the leadership of the committee chair, Dr. Dale Grotelueschen.

A number of topics were covered during the informational portion of the committee meeting. Dr. Alecia Naugle, the director of the Cattle Health Center with the USDA APHIS provided an update on the Brucellosis eradication and Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) surveillance programs. Dr. Naugle also explained that she oversees the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and the group that covers vector borne diseases like the Cattle Fever Tick and the invasive Asian Longhorn Tick. They work very closely with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) which is a sister agency within USDA on active projects like monitoring Tuberculosis by using DNA matching between lesions collected and the identification tags to improve traceability. They have been working on an Animal Disease Traceability project that is an electronic performance based program to trace positive TB samples from slaughter plants with official electronic ID. The program was almost 100% successful when the electronic IDs were used for traceback. Comparatively, without official identification, the traceback success ranged from 17%-29%.

Dr. Chuck Fossler, a veterinary epidemiologist with the National Animal Health Monitoring System, USDA, APHIS provided an update on the 2017 NAHMS Cow-calf Survey.

This survey included responses from roughly 2,000 operators from 24 states and for the first time took into consideration how pneumatic darts are used in cow calf operations.

Of the respondents, 75% were commercial operators and 17% were seedstock and commercial operators. Compared to the NAHMS survey from 1997, the percentage of calves with horns dropped from 28% down to 8% in the 2017 survey. In regard to darts for treating animals, they were used September / October / November 2019

in 1/3 of operations over 200 head, but as a whole over all sized operations, less than 1% of total cows included in the survey were treated with darts. Draxxin was used in 50% of the darts that were administered, followed by 17.4% with Ceftiofur (Naxcel, Excenel, Excede), then 11% was Other (mainly Oxytetracycline 300), 5.4% was Florfenicol (Nuflor, Resflor), then Zuprevo at 3.8%, and lastly Baytril at 3.6%.

NAHMS is focusing on a BVD vaccination and testing practices survey, the 2019 anti-infectives survey, and in late 2020 a feedlot health survey is slated for release.

Dr. Bob Larson gave an update on the Cattle Health Research and Herd Security Working Group that focused on emerging animal health topics. Dr. Shollie Falkenberg of the Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research Unit with the National Animal Disease Center of the USDA provided information on Influenza D and its prevalence. Dr. Dan Thomson of Kansas State University also presented information on fatigued cattle syndrome.

Brandon Depenbusch (chair of CattleTrace) Gene Lollis (VP of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association), Ross Wilson (CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association) provided updates on the prospective traceability pilot programs going on around the country.

A number of resolutions were moved forward to the annual meeting.

U.S. Round Table

by Wanda Pinnow

I was invited to attend the U.S. Round Table meeting held during summer conference in Denver. The reason for this meeting was to pick the advertising campaign the group wants to use to explain sustainability. The group was shown three different campaigns. The slogan which received the most votes was, “Sustainable futures, start here. And here. And here.” Building on success is key. Sustainable is complicated. Legacy is primary concern.

I was impressed with the facilitators of this group, they asked us what is important to us as far as what we wanted for sustainability. Some suggestions given were, building on success is key. As is continued legacies are a priority to all of us. Our framework for sustainability embodies our common spirit. We join together to pursue similar goals. We share, we learn, and we help one another reach common ground rooted in American values. It means a lot to be asked to sit in on this meeting. They seem to always come back to the same principles. Success and legacies.

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ANCW Resolutions and Policy Statements

Disaster Relief (2020)

Agricultural Policy Statement – (2020) This statement will guide ANCW’s actions on behalf of the cattle industry in influencing the government relating to agriculture. Under this statement, ANCW’s priorities are to:

WHEREAS America’s livestock producers at times suffer losses caused by drought, flooding, wildfire, blizzards and many other causes,

1.Achieve a reduction in federal spending and the deficit.

WHEREAS, livestock producers have been challenged to obtain federal assistance needed to help offset their losses,

2. Minimize direct federal involvement in agriculture.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW strongly supports the authorization and funding of permanent livestock disaster assistance programs to assist producers during disasters and increase the viability of the U.S. cattle industry.

3. Preserve the right of individual choice in the management of land, water, and other resources.

4. Preserve the right of individual choice in the management of contracts and marketing.

5. Preserve the freedoms provided within the Constitution.

6. Provide an opportunity to compete in foreign markets.

7. Oppose farm policy which favors one producer or commodity over another.

8. Support opportunities for young men and women to enter the beef cattle business and provide experiences and education to enhance their marketability within the industry.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW support cattlewomen, cattlemen and their local and state organizations in their efforts to receive timely and effective federal disaster assistance in these situations.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs be continued but amended to allow greater flexibility by federal USDA committees to determine specific state eligibility criteria and implementation of the USDA programs. USDA Assistance should be available to agricultural producers who suffered losses.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW supports the Secretary of Agriculture to quickly implement USDA programs.

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Working Groups Animal Welfare (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW membership recognizes the commitment from American cattlewomen and cattlemen to provide a high standard of care to their animals. Farmers and ranchers have long supported the welfare of livestock, recognizing that good animal health care and handling practices are essential to a successful operation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW recognizes the following definitions: Animal Welfare: the reasonable care of all animals i.e. good animal husbandry practices Animal Rights: a position taken by those who believe animals have legal and moral rights similar to humans THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW will monitor animal rights issues domestically and internationally and take action when necessary.

Animal Health - Judicious Use of Antibiotics and Drugs (2020) WHEREAS, the use of antimicrobial agents and other modern compounds is necessary at times to preserve life and prevent suffering in the face of disease in cattle, and WHEREAS, indiscriminate use of antimicrobials may lead

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to the development of bacterial resistance, possibly impacting both animal and human health, and WHEREAS, it is recognized that cattle producers have an obligation to protect animal health and protect human health and promote food safety, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW advocates the judicious use of antimicrobials, other compounds, and drugs. Issues involving the use of such products in animals and humans must be resolved using sound, peer-reviewed science without influence of emotion or political agendas, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW advocates the responsible use of antimicrobials, other compounds, and drugs as outlined in the Quality Assurance Guidelines for both beef and dairy cattle, as appropriate.

Congressional Oversight – (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW supports the authority of Congress to review, modify or eliminate regulations and WHEREAS, those same regulations can adversely affect productivity and unduly restrict the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW strongly supports economic impact studies being performed before regulations are promulgated to know the impact regulations will have on businesses in the cattle industry.

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Working Groups Livestock Processing Facilities (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW supports the humane slaughter of all livestock for human consumption.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW supports federal funding to cover the inspection of processing facilities.

Beef Safety (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes that everyone plays a role in the safety of beef products starting with the producers and going through the supply chain to and including our consumers, and WHEREAS, ANCW supports the use of peer-reviewed sound-science to support reasonable regulations that further protect animal and public health, and WHEREAS, ANCW supports the government’s role in recognizing safety interventions, based on peer-reviewed, sound-science, to give all stakeholders a variety of tools to use for beef safety, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW strongly supports the safety in the handling, preparation and cooking of beef products.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW will work with our farmers/ranchers, state, local and national legislators, and government agencies to educate families and consumers about food safety issues.

Border Security (2020) American National CattleWomen are committed to the future of this great nation and the safety of all USA citizens.

ANCW strongly recognizes duty of the U.S. and state governments to protect all USA citizens.

WHEREAS, the U.S. - Mexico border is out of control and current security measures and Law Enforcement assets deployed in the Border States are insufficient to improve, much less to correct the situation and, WHEREAS, the U.S. - Mexico border must be credibly, and sustainably secured and existing immigration laws judiciously enforced and, WHEREAS, achieving immediate border security is the most important critical success factor in protecting USA citizens from U.S. - Mexico border smuggling, human trafficking and the extensive number of criminal acts. The unacceptable risks associated with not knowing who crosses the border poses a grave threat and increases the vulnerability to a likely terrorist attack. The lengthy political debate regarding immigration issues is a serious distraction in the battle to credibly secure the U.S. - Mexico border and, WHEREAS, the loss of human life, the cumulative financial costs and the ongoing financial burdens upon border residents and ranch operations attributable to illegal immigration and smuggling have become intolerable. As a business enterprise, we have a system which is providing consistent and destructive action upon our lives and businesses.

These destructive influences increase consumer costs, and ranch failures, and continued loss of human lives.

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, property owners should be reimbursed for damages caused by illegal immigrant activities, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW proposes and demands action by the federal government and Homeland Security to successfully secure our international southern border immediately.

Immigration (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes the need for reliable immigrant workers for a significant portion of its labor force, WHEREAS, ANCW membership strongly supports the hiring of legal immigrants.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW strongly supports the development of meaningful ANCW legislative or regulatory immigration reform which strengthens border security and creates a no-seasonal, temporary worker program that ensures an adequate workforce, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW supports meaningful legislative or regulatory immigration reform which: 1.

Commits adequate time and appropriations by the U.S. Congress and Dept. of Homeland Security to implement a workable, expeditious, and sensible approach to temporary visa applications.

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Denies access to citizenship or temporary visa to any alien who has committed a felony while in the United States or violated a court order for deportation while legally in the USA. Nutrition (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW is committed to providing wholesome, nutritious, safe and affordable beef products for our consumers, and, WHEREAS, ANCW supports the communication and education of accurate information about beef’s nutritional qualities and the beneficial role of beef in a healthy diet.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW supports the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) role in using factual, scientifically supported, and peer-reviewed information without influence of emotion or political agendas when updating the Dietary Guidelines every five years.

Taxes (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes the added financial burden on farmers’ and ranchers’ heirs in the form of inheritance tax, and WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes the added financial burden of increased taxes on cattle operations.

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Working Groups THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW supports reforms to the tax code to simplify business taxes and to remove inheritance taxes to allow agricultural businesses, specifically the cattle industry, to be passed/transferred to the next generation tax free, and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW opposes any proposals to increase taxes making it more difficult and costly to operate in the cattle business.

Beef Checkoff (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes the importance of the Beef Checkoff which has been instrumental in increasing demand for beef by providing funding to promote the beef industry through education, research and promotion. The Beef Checkoff offers science-based information with a positive nutritional message to the public while they strive to organize and coordinate the beef industry’s issue management strategies by leveraging dollars for international and domestic marketing efforts, and working with retailers and food service outlets for promoting beef, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW supports the continuation of the Beef Checkoff program with efforts to increase beef demand, and a referendum for all producers to have an opportunity to vote for any changes.

Federal Lands Ranching (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes the value of Federal Lands to cattle ranching and the value cattle grazing has on Federal Lands.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW will continue to support sound, scientific stewardship on federal lands providing for a thriving livestock industry, sustainable rangelands resulting in quality watersheds, productive wildlife habitat, food and fiber, a viable economy and strong tax base. Federal lands policy should encourage sustainable range improvements, and must guarantee water rights in accordance with state law, private property rights, and due process of law, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW should continue to strive for a reasonable federal grazing policy.

The following Resolutions were brought forward by the Legislative and By Laws committees. We have worked on these resolutions for many months with the goal to improve ANCW’s position statement on current issues.

Lab Grown Protein (2020) WHEREAS, ANCW does not believe that any plant based, or cell derived protein shall be labeled as a meat, and WHEREAS, plant based/cell derived protein shall be under the direction and administered by the USDA and FDA, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW opposes the placement of any lab created protein next to the conventionally processed and slaughtered meat in the case, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW opposes the placement of any labeling containing the word meat on lab created proteins or plant-based proteins,

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Working Groups THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the interest of NOT misleading consumers, ANCW takes the position that manufacturers and distributors of non-beef products or other products designed to imitate or substitute for beef and beef products should be prohibited in product promotion, advertising, or labeling from using pictures or pictorial facsimiles of beef and beef products, and from using names of natural beef and beef products or terms directly associated by the consumer with the natural product.

Private Property (2020) WHEREAS, the right of an individual to own property is protected by the federal and various state Constitutions together with rights of life and liberty, and WHEREAS, government policy should enhance the individual right of free choice in land, water, soil, and energy use, development, and conservation, and WHEREAS, good stewardship of our natural resources is best assured by those who have made both financial and labor investments to become owners and caretakers of the land, and WHEREAS, ANCW recognizes that a family farm, or ranch is a business enterprise in which decisions are made by individuals engaged in the production of food, feed and fiber, which provides a major source of income and capital investment.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ANCW opposes any loss of private productive agriculture lands without due process of law and just compensation, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ANCW opposes the designation of scenic byways, flyways, waterways, or any other designations that result on restrictions on private lands.

Alpha Predators (2020) WHEREAS, the livestock producer shall have their property rights protected when there is an Alpha Predator attack on said livestock, and WHEREAS, the livestock producer shall receive just compensation for loss of livestock from all Alpha Predators, and WHEREAS, when an Alpha Predator is under the authority of the Endangered Species Act, it must include a specific recovery goal and automatic delisting when these goals are met.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED ANCW opposes the protection or promotion of any Alpha Predator that negatively impacts ranchers and take the appropriate legislative, judicial and administrative action to ensure management options are available to reduce or eliminate livestock depredations.

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NCBA Policy Committee – International Trade

by Ruth Coffey

Kent Bacus, Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access, NCBA, moderated this committee about US involvement with International Trade. This committee discussed concerns over international trade policies and provided information concerning trade policy actions that relate to the US – Canada - Mexico Agreement (USMCA).

The increasing demand for protein across the world was discussed along with how China, Japan, and the EU tariff actions affect exporters of beef in today’s markets. This committee also focused on NCBA policies that relate to these areas of trade.

Don Close, Rabo Agri-Finance, presented an update on the African Swine Fever (ASF),affect on pork production numbers, spread across Eastern Asian countries & Eastern Europe, and the risk of spreading. China’s protein supply gap was also discussed and how the gap in pork production will affect world protein markets.

Kent Bacus also presented an overview for international trade issues update and NCBA policy. Mr. Bacus shared how US beef exports are up despite the trade agreements.

In 2018, Beef exports accounted for 13.5% of total beef production. The top 2018 US Beef Export Markets are Japan 330,217 metric tons (mt), S. Korea 239,676 mt, Mexico 239,110 mt, China/(Hong Kong markets mainly) 130,129 mt, Canada 114,039mt, and Taiwan 59,694mt. The USMCA trade agreement which took the place of NAFTA needs to come to a successful conclusion. Japan, our biggest importer of US Beef attaches a 38.5% tariff on all our beef coming into Japan. We must come to a well- planned end to the trade wars that have an economic impact on demand for US beef in other countries.

We are hopeful trade with China will regain amicable trade relations. If the US/China talks were to improve, a huge US beef export market would be recognized. The greatest hindrance for export of US beef to China is a tariff of 47% is imposed on all US beef coming into China. This includes a 12% base tariff which has increased to 25% due to retaliation, plus another 10% value added tax.

Trade with the European Union (EU) is complicated. The EU has had a history of making trade with the US difficult since around 1989 when they started banning US beef that had hormones implanted in their lifecycle. Lately they have decided to re-instate tariffs and quotas for US beef. The US is negotiating for science-based standards that all countries would follow.

The US is the sole supplier of high-quality beef in the world.

Trade negotiations are everything when filling the world’s needs for beef consumption. Extreme weather conditions and diseases affect herd sizes which drive the prices for consumers around the world. Trade negotiations can negatively impact producers and consumers.

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by Wanda Pinnow

The Checkoff Program Is Working For You

by Debbie Gill

Checkoff dollars are working for the Beef Industry although as producers we don’t see that everyday, because we know the value of our product promotions are targeting different audiences. I was once again thoroughly impressed with what the Beef Checkoff Programs are doing for us. In Denver this week during NCBA Summer Business Meeting the Innovations Committee reviewed several Authorization Requests (AR).

We heard from Leah Baker, acting assistant director for resources and planning, Bureau of Land Management.

U.S. Department of Interior. She informed us of the offices moving west. Grand Junction, Colorado, Boise, Idaho, and in Utah. Acting Director Baker said that with the offices actually being closer to the public lands, that the relationship with the permittee would improve.

Forest Service Leadership, Bob Mountain spoke of the 11 projects his office is overseeing. However, the names with no descriptions were provided. The conversation of wild horses did come up, we received a two-page hand out with some very good graphs that show just how much of our taxpayer dollars are being spent on these animals. The name of it is: “Wild Horse and Burro Program, Highlights from Fiscal Year 2018. BLM.gov/WHB wildhorse@blm.gov

NCBA Property Rights and Environmental Management

by Wanda Pinnow

Hema Subramania, special advisor to the EPA Agricultural Advisor spoke to us about the Waters of the United States, WOTUS, being repealed. This action should be completed by the end of October, with the replacement writing in final draft by December. If none of the above happens in due time, then the former WOTUS rule comes back in place.

It is important to let our legislators aware that this cannot happen. Miss Hema is very much supportive of the cattle industry.

We then heard from Sara Place, NCBA for Sustainable Beef Production Research and Virginia Beckett, NCBA Director of Issues Management. The conversation was on the carbon footprint Beyond burger and fake meat will leave on the earth. With the goal being that all beef is eliminated from the food chain by 2035. They have not even thought about the B-12 that a person does get from ground Beef.

These two impostors cannot even come close to copying that. Also, another component is the advantage that Beef give us in dealing with overgrowth and the environment?

After leaving this meeting we had plenty think about and to ponder over.

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The North American Meat Institute gave a presentation relating to their AR involving the promotion of Prepared Meats including beef in products like sausage, salami, hotdogs and other deli type meats. Part of this AR involved the Institute’s research indicating Prepared has a much more positive perception than Processed. The presentation centered on Beefshi and if you are wondering, as one committee member was, “What the hell is Beefshi?”

Beefshi is similar to Sushi but made with Beef. Even as Sushi has become quite trendy and popular there are still many of us who don’t care for raw fish or other Sushi ingredients, Beefshi is an alternative. Recipes are available at Beefshi.com.

A Meat Demand Monitoring system that would be a onestop shop for US meat trend information presentation was also heard. Kansas State University Economics department would collect and house information using a monthly survey effort involving 2000 US residents covering in home and dinning out experiences. Monthly and annual reports as well as raw data would be made available to the Beef Checkoff Program for additional or further analysis.

This information could be used to predict and plan for high demand times affecting production and processing segments of the industry.

There was a presentation for Veal Promotion putting Veal in a new, fresh, and innovative light by focusing on multi generational family farms highlighting animal care and state of the art facilities. This presentation included a special veal promotion featuring a Valentine Day Sweet Loaf, a heart shaped meatloaf. Efforts are underway to have a National Veal Day coincide with Valentine’s Day. NCBA, a Checkoff contractor is working with Wal-Mart to have QR codes included on Beef labels that when scanned can capture actual retail sales, specific cut and quantity information. New trends in beef consumption are being tracked through menu databases of 35,000 menus quarterly proving Beef demand continues to strengthen.

The Chuck Knows Beef smart phone app has made quite a splash since its release earlier this year and upgrades are already being looked at such as an augmented reality component. You would be able to hold your smart phone or tablet camera over a beef selection in a meat case and information would appear next to it that would only be

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These are just a few of the amazing ways the Checkoff program is working for our industry.

Checkoff Safety Committee Meeting

by Ruth Coffey

The Beef Checkoff Safety Committee heard reports from checkoff contractors concerning programs they are hoping to implement with the funding CBB uses to increase beef demand. The contractors requesting checkoff funds at this year’s summer meeting were representatives from: The North American Meat Institute (NAMI), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and National Livestock Producers Association (NLPA).

NAMI was first to present their Authorization Request (AR).

This funding request studies the possible areas to improve safety handling and reduce pathogen contamination of post-harvest meat grinding processing. The objective would be successful by managing research data and knowledge sharing. The sharing of research data would be brought about through webinars and information provided by safety professionals. Three tools, (web content, reviews, fact sheets, videos, etc.), would be developed and distributed to small beef facilities and mobile slaughter units. These educational tools would share post-harvest results and share the latest grinding and safety handling guides.

NCBA’s AR requests included extra funding for social media and digital advertising which connects consumers to, “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner.” This multimedia website will direct consumers to recipes, cooking tips, and the latest scientific research concerning beef. NCBA also requested funding for safety, research and scientific affairs. This AR would build evidence through science-based research to inform beef safety decisions throughout the supply chain.

Another AR NCBA requested concerned the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. The objectives for this updated BQA program would be to increase beef producer BQA certifications, engage over half of the nation’s BQA coordinators by conduction three in person or virtual meetings each year, and launch revised BQA certification modules for cow-calf, stocker/grounder, and feedyard sectors. The last AR funds requested by NCBA from the Beef Checkoff would include projects that specifically support long range plan initiatives and committee priorities that would fall into these categories: nutrition, innovation, consumer issues/ stewardship topics.

The last three AR requests were presented by representatives from NLPA. The first being checkoff funding in part to help conduct the 9th Annual National Antibiotic Symposium.

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impacts the beef value chain. The areas that would be addressed at the symposium would be: Science: understanding causal links, resistance mechanisms, etc., Alternatives: Preventative and intervention strategies, Communication: Engaging beef advocates with factual information geared toward countering negative messaging. NLPA’s last two AR funding requests concerned beef producer engagement which would provide travel funding for 8 – 10 beef producers to attend the National Antibiotic Symposium, and an AR which would provide funding to amplify support messaging for producer information which would include the information shared at the symposium.

Checkoff Consumer Trust Committee

by Katharine Jackson

Consumer trust is of vital importance to our industry and that is what this committee specializes in.

Whether it be in the grocery store, on the radio, in conversation, or through newspaper articles; consumers want to know where their food comes from. The Farm to Fork and Pasture to Plate movement is going strong, providing us the opportunity of a lifetime to tell our beef story and get out there to build Photo by: Kasey Wallace, IA trust in our beef product! In Denver, the Consumer Trust Committee for the Cattlemens’ Beef Board met to evaluate Authorization Requests to build Consumer Trust on a National level.

Projects were proposed to continue to educate school teachers and administrators about cattle ranching, explaining how and why we as ranchers and cattle farmers do what we do. The proposal was enhanced to develop and teach agricultural lesson plans to our children as part of the science curriculum in schools. I was very excited to here that if approved and accepted as approved curriculum, children will learn more about family farms that help feed the world! I am hopeful that these programs will grow and educate students about how food truly does grow from pastures and family farms to plates.

Other projects were proposed to the committee including continued monitoring of and responses to social media, news articles and industry wide posts. I can barely keep up on my own social media! Consumer opinion matters and rapid response to social media posts can turn the tide.

As an industry, consumer trust is vital. Building the trust of those who purchase and consume our product will strengthen our industry for tomorrow’s beef producers! The Consumer Trust Committee is watching out for beef producers.

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Working Groups Tax and Credit Committee The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Leroy Startz. A presentation from Paul Neiffer, CPA Principal, Agribusiness with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and founder of Farm CPA. Mr. Neiffer gave a review of how the IRS implantation of TCJA and how tax reform affects cattle raisers both now and in the future. Mr. Neiffer’s blog information is farmcpatoday.com.

NCBA staff, Danielle Beck, Senior Director of Government Affairs, shared updates on tax policy developments in the 116th Congress and efforts to push back against proposed death tax hikes. NCBA’s strategy is to represent beef producers throughout the tax reform and related policy implantation process.

The vice chair, Leroy Startz led the discussion and action for the renewed policy resolutions which were; Taxes -Sub Chapter “S” Corporations, Death Tax Ag Production Exemption, Capital Gains: Conservation Easements, Cash Accounting and Tax Treatment of General Permit Process Mandated Expenditures. A motion and second was made to accept all the renewed policy resolutions listed. Meeting adjourned by vice chairman, Leroy Startz.

American National CattleWomen Call for Nominations

by Gwen Geis

Nominations are open and serving on the ANCW executive team, board of directors, or foundation are what helps to give direction to our organization. It is a wonderful opportunity to serve and be an officer in this nationally respected group. The opportunity allows those elected to work with other leaders toward cutting edge beef industry concerns and be part of the decision-making process on the national level. This is an exciting time for ANCW leadership as the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program, the Women’s Leadership Program and the Women in Ranching Education Development Program are growing by leaps and bounds.

ANCW officers may serve the organization for a total of four years (one year as Vice President, one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as PastPresident). The Treasurer is for two years with a limit of two years. Board of directors at-large members serve for three years (can serve two terms) and Collegiate member is elected for one year. The chair and vice chair of the Board of Directors are chosen from the four at-large members and serve one year (can serve two terms).

Nominations close on January 1, 2020 with the application (which can be found on-line at https://ancw.org must be in hand to the ANCW business manager at 16799 Prairie Circle, El Reno, OK 73036 or emailed to ancw@ancw.org.

Help lead your national organization into the future by nominating a colleague or yourself and attending the national meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas in February 2020.

New board members and officers take office at the end of the annual conference.

Please contact a member of the nominating committee with any questions you may have. Members are Chair (Immediate Past President) Gwen Geis; Vice Chair (2nd PP) Penny Zimmerman; Region I director – Jodi Jordan; Region II director – Debbie Gill (Florida); Region III director – Kasey Wallace; Region IV director – Debbie Gill (Texas); Region V director – Angela Whitlock; Region VI director – Pamela Griffin; Region VII director – Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig; ANCW member at-large – Cheryl Foster; ANCW member at-large – Ddee Haynes

Take the Awards Challenge!

We are seeking candidates for open positions of PresidentElect, Vice President, Treasurer, one (1) Collegiate member on the Board of Directors, two (2) open at-large positions on the Board of Directors, two (2) people for to serve on the nominating committee at-large. Details on these positions are available on the website or by contacting the Gwen Geis.

Board service is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections with a group of professionals all working for the same industry. ANCW is focused on matters of strategic importance which help improve our programs and service to our members.

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The ANCW Awards Committee would like to challenge each state president and/or ANCW member to put on your thinking cap for just a few minutes. Picture your ANCW members – your cattlewoman posse, your cow gal pals who work their cowgirl tails off all year long to educate communities about our industry. Think about those who rise to

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Working Groups the occasion in your state and at the national level to help spread the word about our nutritious, delicious beef products. Envision that lady who has been vital to the ANCW cause – on the scene, hands-on, or behind the scene.

Now that you have them in your mind, jot down their names and hold that thought.

Visit ANCW.org for the CBAP application and bios of the current team members. Any questions regarding the application process, the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program, or to serve on the selections committee can be directed to Program Coordinator, Sierra Jepsen at ancw.cbap@gmail. com.

I believe you could easily come up with one to three great ladies from your home state that you admire and believe worthy of honor. Now, take that brainstorming list and complete at least one nomination for the ANCW Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Beef Promoter, or Outstanding CattleWoman of the Year.

You can find all the forms on the ANCW website at www. ancw.org and learn the specific criteria. The deadline is Oct. 15, so don’t wait for your next meeting to get the ball rolling. Sure, there’s a little leg work involved and a few referral letters to wrangle, but isn’t she worth it? Isn’t it worth seeing the tears of surprise in her eyes as her name is announced at our annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas?

It’s up to you to see that these great ladies of the beef cattle community are in the running for the privilege of being nationally recognized for outstanding contributions to American National CattleWomen. Let’s see that it happens!

Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program Now Accepting Applications Are you a college student passionate about sharing a positive beef message with your peers? Or perhaps you know someone between the ages of 17 and 24 who goes above and beyond to advocate for the cattle community. If so, then it’s time to consider the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program!

Applications for the 2020 National Beef Advocacy Team are now being accepted through December 1, 2019. Qualified applicants must have graduated high school and be enrolled in a higher education institution.

This year’s application process has been “beefed” up and now requires additional materials and input from applicants.

As a result of more in-depth requirements, all candidates who thoroughly complete the application will be recognized as a “Collegiate Beef Advocate” and be presented with a certificate at the 2020 Annual ANCW meeting in San Antonio, Texas. All thorough applicants will be considered for selection of the 2020 National Beef Advocacy Team.

Three deserving collegiate beef advocates will be chosen to serve a year-long term, traveling the country to promote the beef commodity and receive a $2,000 scholarship for their advocacy efforts.

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Junior CattleWomen Junior CW Spotlight

Kelby Ann Worthington is the 6-year-old daughter of Kyle and Jill Worthington of El Reno, OK. Kelby is in the frirst grade and has been showing cattle since she was 4 years old. She is a member of Banner 4-H, Oklahoma JR Cattlemen Association and is a Junior ANCW member. Kelby currently has two cows of her own; Diva and Sprinkles. This junior cattlewoman enjoys spending time in the barn and at shows with her brother, cousins and friends.

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States / Regions Region II

by Debbie Gill

Region III and Region VII Cattle Women Joint Conference:

by Kasey Wallace and Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig

The ANCW Summer Business Conference in Denver Colorado was well attended with Region II well represented. We kicked off our planning meetings with a leadership workshop and then followed into a wonderful morning worship service with Mrs. Crystal Lyons whom sang an inspirational song and motivational devotion for the ladies in attendance.

A great way to kick off our Sunday.

Region III (Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa) and Region VII (Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota) met in mid-June at the Die Heimat Country Inn B&B for a fun and educational conference. Die Heimat Country Inn B&B is in the picturesque little village of Homestead, one of the seven villages of the Amana Colonies

ANCW Wanda Pinnow gave a wonderful welcoming message and kicked off a great weekend of meetings.

Legend has it that Die Heimat was a stagecoach stop in the 1850s. Die Heimat also operated as an Amana communal kitchen. In 1960, Die Heimat was renovated to accommodate the travelers who have found a warm welcome for nearly sixty years!

I was very proud as your Region II Director to present our regions CattleWomen reports and share the great happenings in our Southern States as each state had so many great events I’ll share just a few. Alabama shared about their success of a BEEFit 5K Run and their Jr/Sr. Beef Cook-Off along with scholarships and more, Georgia had a Cattle Drive for Hunger campaign, held a “Best BEEF Recipe” contest, and participated in 11 Farm/ Ag Days, Florida partnered with the Glaziers Children’s Museum, Ag in the Classroom, and held a Clay Shoot Fundraiser, Louisiana raised money from the cookbook “Come and get it” held the “Beef for Fathers Day Supper” and “Beef Appreciation Day”, Mississippi had a Beef Booth at the Fall Garden Fest, 4-H Beef Cook-off and a Steak Cook-off, Tennessee provided steak and biscuits to 400 kids/parents at Jr. Expo, a basket raffle fundraiser, and scholarships. I also Reported on the success of the 2019 Region II Meeting hosted by the Florida CattleWomen and then FCW presented a PowerPoint presentation on the awesome WIRED event held in conjunction.

It was a great time to fellowship and meet CattleWomen from all across the Nation, all with same like interest in our Cattle industry. I strongly encourage you and your state members to join us at the upcoming convention in San Antonio, Tx. February 3-5 2020, as it will be another wonderful opportunity for our Region II CattleWomen to shine and share our concerns, and be a voice!

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The regional meeting began Thursday with a tour of Amana Farms. One of Iowa largest contiguous farms, the Amana Farms is made up of 26,000 acres with award-winning crop fields, a 2,400 cow/calf herd, a 4,000 head cattle feedlot, an anaerobic digester, and Iowa’s largest privately held forest.

An innovator in the farming industry, Amana farms is committed to the continuing improvement of the equipment and the advancement of their employees Following the tour, supper was grilled by the Iowa County Cattlemen’s. Rochelle Gilman, Director of Nutrition and Health Promotions, IBC, taught attendees which wines pair best with beef.

Friday was full of meetings. June Hershberger, Die Heimat Country Inn B&B Innkeeper, provided a history of the Amana Colonies. Afterwards, Kylie Peterson, Director of Marketing, Iowa Beef Industry Council, spoke about the importance of connecting with consumers at the most effective point, including social media and face to face contact.

Afterwards, Chris Freland, Executive Director, Iowa Beef Industry Council, provided an update about the Beef CheckOff and what IBIC does within the state of Iowa to promote beef.

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States / Regions After lunch, Justin Schaben, Region Executive Officer, Livestock Marketing Association, provided a history about LMA, how LMA markets cattle and the day to day operations of a livestock barn.

Then Gabrielle Glenister, Assistant Field Specialist, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers spoke about the Coalition and what they do for farm families in Iowa.

On Friday afternoon, attendees explored the Amana Colonies. Dinner was at the Ox Yoke. Afterwards, many attendees attended a play at Old Creamery Theatre.

Saturday morning included time for networking and region meetings. Evelyn Greene, ANCW President-Elect, spoke about ANCW and their programs.

During the Region meetings, the following members were elected/re-elected to the Administrative Committees: Region VII: Ways & Means – Judy Trent (Nebraska), Membership and Communication – Joy Soreide Kinsey (North Dakota) Bylaws & Resolutions – Loretta Hamilton (Nebraska).

Region Director – Shirley Thompson (South Dakota) Region III: Ways & Means – Open Membership & Communications – Open Bylaws & Resolutions – Marsha Corbin Region Director – Kasey Wallace – (Iowa)

We carpooled to lunch at Cooper’s in Idaho and had the lovely view of the lake again. Thank you, Big Creek Ranch, for allowing us up to your beautiful spread. We toured a historic graveyard, those of pioneers, found on a ranch and it was so interesting. We were greeted on arrival by the fiddle being played and the display of Old Glory, and I found a grave of a very young girl with my maiden name. We had a tour with a raspberry producer, Chad’s Raspberries.

He gave us each a jar of homemade raspberry jam, yum!

I had no idea that raspberries were such a tremendous product there, and I finally found a raspberry shake, it was heaven! We were hosted by the lovely Linda Willis at their ranch. She made homemade cabbage rolls that knocked your socks off and hands down the very best homemade raspberry ice cream I’ve had in my life, what an absolute treat! She shared the recipes, what more could you ask for!

Desert Ranch was there for our lunch, so we were able to learn quite a bit about their operation as well.

I can certainly express that we had a great time in Utah, and I’d like to express my very sincere “Thank You” to Utah for hosting this year’s Region VI Meeting, it was lovely, inspiring, relaxing, fun and beautiful!

History of the Arizona State Cowbelles

by Carie Hughes

The newly elected and/or re-elected positions begin at the ANCW Annual Meeting during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

The group decided to again have a joint meeting in 2020, with South Dakota being the host state. The event will be held June 11-13, 2020 in Brookings, South Dakota.

Hello Region VI! We had a wonderful time in Utah at Bear Lake. It was such a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. On Monday evening we had a fabulous dinner and reception while all were getting settled in. In fact, all the meals were scrumptious. We had live entertainment, via singing and guitar one night, along with our Aggie ice cream, so enjoyable.

The speakers were exceptional. Dr. Matt Garcia who is the USU Beef Specialist, my most important takeaway, “Work with your uniqueness to its full potential”. Braxton Nielsen, what an inspirational young man, two important takeaways, “hard work will never cheat you” and “be one percent better than you were yesterday”. I could go on and on with the speakers, exceptional choices Utah! Evelyn Greene, I enjoyed hearing about your life, your experiences and how you came to where you are, when we all share so openly September / October / November 2019

it brings us so much closer and allows us to better understand one another. You are appreciated!

For 80 years we have worked hard to tell the beef story and we’re proud that so many other states have joined us to further the American beef cattle industry!

The Arizona State Cowbelles is an organization rich in history. Come join us as we celebrate our 80th year as the first cowbelles on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Cowbelles Hall in Douglas, Arizona.

“The Cowbelles” was organized as a social club Mattie Cowan, our founder and first by sixteen ranch wives in of “The Cowbelles” in 1939, Douglas, a town in the very president and later the first president of the southeastern corner of AriArizona State Cowbelles in 1947. zona, on October 17, 1939.

Spearheaded by Mattie Cowan, the group’s purpose was “to promote family and social relations between cattle people and to cooperate for the best interests of our industry, our community, and our country”. One of the ladies’ first service projects was sewing quilts to donate to

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Soon they realized the need to educate consumers about the benefits of beef in the diet; many programs and activities were developed to accomplish this task. Other women in Arizona heard about the unique Douglas group and all they were doing to promote beef. Thus, the Arizona State Cowbelles were organized in January 1947, during the annual convention of the American National Cattlemen’s Association in Phoenix.

As many as fifteen local cowbelles groups have been active at one time throughout the state. Eventually a national organization was formed in 1952, the American National CattleWomen.

Over the years, the Arizona State Cowbelles have turned their primary focus to beef promotion and consumer education regarding the nutritional value of beef. Cowbelles work hand in hand with the Arizona Beef Council to bring the message of ranching and the beef industry to their local schools, communities and businesses. The organization, both statewide and locally, provide educational scholarships for Arizona’s youth. Cowbelles are also involved in legislative issues affecting our cattle industry back then and today.

Cowbelles stand together to be a voice for beef, bringing families together one generation at a time. For more information contact: arizonastatecowbelles.org. ASC President Carie Hughes - cherrycreekranchaz@gmail.com 928 848-8717.

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ANCW LEADERSHIP LIST Dates on officer’s copies EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Wanda Pinnow President Elect Evelyn Greene Vice-President Reba Mazak Past President Gwen Geis Recording Secretary Leslee Lohrenz Parliamentarian Staci Emm Region I Director Jodi Jordan 1st (2021) Region II Director Debbie Gill FL 1st (2019) app Region III Director Kasey Wallace 2nd (2020) ELC Region IV Director Debbie Gill TX 2nd (2021) Region V Director Angela Whitlock 1st (2020) ELC Region VI Director Pamela Griffin 2nd (2021) Region VII Director Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig 2nd (2020) ELC Heather Hays-Stinnett 2nd (2021) BOD Chair Ways & Means Chair/CFO Tammi Didlot 2nd (2020) Business Manager Jill Worthington BOARD OF DIRECTORS Member at Large Chair Heather Hays-Stinnett 2nd (2021) Member at Large V-Chair Sheila Bowen 3rd (2020) Member at Large Katharine Jackson 3rd (2020) Member at Large Casey Matzke 2nd (2021) Collegiate Member Eden Miller 1st (2020) President Wanda Pinnow Past-President Susie Magnuson NCBA Past President Craig Uden CBB Past Chair State Pres. Council All Affiliate Presidents

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LEGISLATION FOCUS AREA

CHAIR – CHERYL FOSTER LIAISON – REBA MAZAK Policy & Resolutions Sonya Hodges-Grantham Manager Policy Alerts & Actions Manager Ruth Coffey BEEF PROMOTION FOCUS AREA CHAIR – JILL GINN LIAISON – GWEN GEIS Women in Ranching Education Development, WIRED ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES LIAISON – WANDA PINNOW

Admin. Comm. Chairs are appointed for 2 yrs. (can serve 2 terms) Except Ways & Means chair which is elected Comm members from regions are elected for 1 yr. (can serve 3 terms)

Ways & Means Chair Tammi Didlot 2nd (2020) Region I Amy Coffman 1st (2021) Region II Lana Slanten (2018) app Region III Region IV Casey Matzke 1st (2021) Region V Connie Ahlgren 2nd (2020) Region VI ReNee McKinnon 2nd (2020) Region VII Julie Holmquist 2nd (2020) Imm Past President Gwen Geis

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Board of Directors Members at large are elected for 3 yrs. (can serve 2 terms) Collegiate elected for 1 yr. BOD Chair & Co-Chair can serve 1 yr. (can serve 2 terms).

ANCW FOUNDATION Kristy Lage 1st (2022) President Vice President Fita Witte 1st (2022) Treasurer Mary Jo Rideout 2nd (2021) Secretary Marie Pyeatt 2nd (2022) Trustee Diane Jolly 1st (2021) Trustee Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig 1st (2021) Trustee Debbie Gill TX 1st (2021) Liaison ANCW Vice President – Reba Mazak

MARKETING COMMITTEE WORKING GROUPS EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AREA CHAIR – LIAISON – EVELYN GREENE Collegiate/Collegiate Beef Advocacy Managers Sierra Jepsen Women’s Leadership Managers Staci Emm Managers Leslee Lohrenz K-12 Education Managers Suze Bohleen

Membership & Communications Chair Cheyenne Sparks 1st (2019) Co – Chair Katharine Jackson 2nd (2019) Communications Co Wendy Bingham Membership Co Heather Hays-Stinnett Region I Cheryl Salyer 1st (2021) Region II Michelle Bufkin 2nd (2019) Region III Sydney Weis 2nd (2019) Sierra Simpson Medlin (2020) app Region IV Region V Karen Smith 1st (2020) Region VI Cheryl Foster 1st (2020) Region VII Joy Kinsey 1st (2022) Imm Past President Gwen Geis ANCW E-Moos Jodi Jordan Sub - Social Media Advocacy Facebook Chair Kelsi Gambill Facebook Emily Dent Website Kasey Wallace Webinars Manager Jennie Hodgen Assistant Annabel Morgan Assistant Juanita Reed-Boniface

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