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details will be upcoming at next meeting. The dates for the Region VI ANCW meeting in Phoenix, May 12 through 14. The CowBelles Mid-year meeting in Ruidoso will be on June 12 through 14. Nancy has reserved rooms for both events and welcomes company for either or both. Jeni reminded group that applications for Beef Ambassadors are welcome. Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship. Chamiza CowBelles is in the process of submitting a nominee for Man of the Year. Applications for this award are due March 15. Nancy mentioned seeing some nice stickers on Facebook. Jeni said she and her daughter are able to produce similar ones. This may be another fund raising item for the local. Jeni won the door prize of free lunch. Meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce
wreath made by Carrie Hobbs auctioned. Officer Duties and by-laws: members to review and report change requests at next meeting. Ag Fest canceled. Scholarship Committee: Stanley Harper donated $1,000 to the Silver Spurs in August 2021. Scholarships given in Mr. Harper’s name in addition to the Silver Spur Scholarships for 2022. It was decided to offer two $500 Stanley scholarships. Discussion requirements and applications for all the scholarships. The committee will meet and make decisions concerning forms. Group decided to offer $500 for the Silver Spur college scholarship and $300 for the Silver Spur trade-school scholarship. NMCB District II: District meeting tabled for now. The state officers will make contact once scheduled. A District II Representative, to attend the NM CowBelles meeting as a voting member who represents multiple CowBelle groups from NE NM. Trina Davis agreed to serve as this representative. Meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held at 12 noon on March 24, at Jackie Shaw’s home in Ute Park (29732 Highway 64). Jackie Shaw and Juanita Baker are the hostesses. Submitted by Trina Davis
s CowBelles, our job of beef promotion should be simple, but there are many issues related to beef that make it difficult. One of the simpler issues we face is making it easier to prepare beef for the dinner table. This is NOT a weighty subject like the other issues that we face as producers, but it still presents a challenge. In a world of drive-thru windows and microwaves, we need ways to encourage people to put beef back on the dinner table. We all have to eat! We have recipes we love! I humbly offer the following and encourage everyone to join me in sharing their recipes and their stories in hopes of inspiring others President, Rachel Ricklefs, called the to put beef back on the dinner table. Silver Spurs CowBelles’ February meeting One evening, over thirty years ago, to order. Deanna had a request for scholarwhen my daughter was still an infant, I was, ship information. No Treasurer’s report due of course, exhausted, as is anyone with a to the transition of officers. Rachel prepared newborn, and I was struggling with what a letter to IN-Bank identifying new officers. to make for dinner. I had the ingredients for Collection for Cattle Drive for Hunger was a chicken dish I liked, but no chicken, just $30. Juanita received membership for ground beef. I HATED meatloaf, but that Jeannie. Reports: Cattle Drive for Hunger Powderhorn Cattlewomen met at the was the only thing that made sense. This $500 in gift certificates for beef issued by home of Sandy McKenna, hostess, on March sweet and savory meatloaf is the delicious Russell’s Grocery before Christmas and 10 with Brenda Copeland, as co-hostess. Ten result and still a family favorite to this day. some redeemed; there is a three-month members were present. Under committee Cranberry Meatloaf: Combine 1 can limit. Certificates also offered in Roy. Jackie reports, Heath Hull will be the speaker for whole cranberry sauce with 1 small bottle questioned as a conflict with the Roy Cow- April and group voted to donate $250 to the of Wish Bone Russian Salad Dressing and Belles’ activities. Rita will check. There is ranches. Beverly Overton gave a follow up set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine general positive response to the beef cer- report on Old Fort Days BBQ will be June 11. 1 pound of raw ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 tificates provided through the Cattle Drive Ft. Sumner Chamber of Commerce is planchopped onion, ½ c. leftover biscuits, for Hunger program. Deanna suggested ning on a four-day event just like in the past breadcrumbs or cornbread, ½ c. of the cran- review use of certificates to assess the and Cattlewomen to serve BBQ. This is the berry dressing mixture, 2 – 3 minced cloves redemption history, with consideration scholarship fundraiser for Ft. Sumner, of garlic, ½ tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp given to pay Russell’s as redeemed rather Vaughn and Santa Rosa students. Any cumin, salt and pepper. In a cast iron skillet, than initial lump sum. The suggestion made student wanting to apply should consult shape meat into a flat round, 2 -3 inches to nominate Russell’s for Beef Backer Award with their school counselor or any cattlethick. Pour remaining dressing mixture over for their efforts in this endeavor. Legislative women member for more information. the meat and bake at 350 degrees for 35 – – Diane gave a review of the status of NM Meeting followed by lunch of stuffed bell 40 minutes. Pair with mashed potatoes and legislative session including bills with a “Do peppers with lots of side dishes and desgarlic-bacon green beans. Enjoy! Pass” recommendation from committee serts. Jim Lyssy, owner of happy bees, then — Jacinda Price, NM CowBelle President and memorials concerning agriculture. presented a program on bee keeping as he These include to study: feral cow issue, how has 60 hives in the area. It was very inforresident Jeni Neely called the Chamiza to respond to wolf damage, and insurance mative and interesting, and he even CowBelles’ March meeting to order for Ag tourism. Yearbook – Changes identi- brought bottle samples to take home as with 10 members and one guest fied, including: calendar, ANCW dues, well as jars for purchase. Very good honey! present. Ag Day will be May 5 at the Sierra District II meeting, and dates for Health and Joan key, secretary County Fairgrounds; Farm Bureau will County Fairs. Christmas Craft Fair and sponsor the event along with a farmers’ Rummage Sale – Rachel reported as sucFrisco CowBelles – Feb. 2022: Budget market and dance in the evening. Chamiza cessful and netted $1,327. Group to send a approved for the 2022 year. Started planCowBelles will provide the ice cream if a thank you card to Todd and Jeannie Tatum ning for 4 July Barbecue, on Sat., July 2 due Dutch oven peach cobbler cook found to for donations to the sale. Annual NM Cow- to the 4th being on Mon. Mar. 2022: Ranch prepare at Ag Day. Volunteers needed to Belles meeting: The potpourri pouches Days will be on April 26-27, 2022. Need to work booth in addition to serving. More prepared by Silver Spurs well received, and get a few more presenters, but things are
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