By Melinda Sarman, President It is time for me to say “farewell”, my two years as your president is just about over. It has truly been my honor to represent the ag producers of Nevada.
New this year is a Cattle Contest, during this contest youth will be tested on such things as, their knowledge on cattle handling, shot delivery along with basic herdmanship and stewardship. This competition will be in line with the NCBA Beef Quality Assurance program.
I love sharing my passion for ranch life and sharing our story about beef production. Looking back on my years as your president, I am very proud So, mark your calendars for December 8-10, and plan on attending of the growth Nevada CattleWomen Inc. Agricultural is the backbone the in-person Nevada Cattlemen Convention in Elko, NV. Nevada of our nation. CattleWomen have a very important role in the beef industry. So, please plan on attending our annual meeting, this is an excellent time to meet This December, Nevada Cattlemen Association will be hosting their fellow cattlewomen from across the state. The meeting will be held annual convention December 9-11 in Elko, NV. They have been working December 10 at 7:30 a.m. at the Elko Convention Center. hard on making this a great convention for Nevada producers. There will be educational meetings and a trade show. For more information call the The last two years as your Nevada CattleWomen President, I have enjoyed Nevada Cattlemen Association at 775-738-9214. meeting ladies from across Nevada and across the U.S. It has been my pleasure to represent Nevada at two America National CattleWomen The Nevada CattleWomen Inc. will have their annual meeting during the convention, December 10th 7:30-11:00 a.m. During our breakfast annual conventions. My deepest Thank You to the ladies on the Nevada meeting we will have guest speakers scheduled to help keep you CattleWomen Inc Officer team. Maddison Bowers has been the Presinformed on current events in Nevada Agriculture, along with updates Elect. Madison lives in Ruby Valley with her husband Will Bowers. Our from affiliates and a WIRED update. The election of officers will also be Vice President has been, Ana Dangenthart. She and her husband, Justin on the agenda. If you are a member of Nevada CattleWomen and think welcomed their little girl, Mabel to their family earlier this year. They call you might be interested in serving as an officer, please give me a call at Carson Valley home. Smith Valley is where Keri Pommerening and her 775-385-3619 and I can get the information to you. husband Dan call home. Keri has served as our secretary. Erin Costa and her sons Levi and Vincent are from Carson Valley and she has been our Our President Elect, Madison Bowers from Ruby Valley, has been a part Treasure for the last year and half. Stacie Emm has been Past-President of the team for the WIRED education program. She will be leading the and is proud to call Schurz home. For Many years now Janice Conley discussion on the next WIRED event in Nevada. Keri Pommerening has been our secretary and is from Smith Valley. She will be giving the of Spring Creek, has been the Parliamentarian. Janice will be stepping secretaries report and affiliate updates. Keri will also tell us about our down as Parliamentarian The Board of Directors has looked to Janice newest program, the Collegiate Advocate Program. Past President, many times for advice and ideas. Her friendship and enthusiasm has Stacie Emm from Schurz, will give the report from the Nominating guided our team many times. Janice has dedicated countless hours to Committee, then the members will elect the new slate of officers, to serve Nevada CattleWomen and American National CattleWomen. In 1999 Janice was American National CattleWomen President. Janice, I am truly as your Nevada CattleWomen’s Inc. Executive Committee Members. grateful for your dedication to CattleWomen. Thank you so very much. Directly after the annual meeting Nevada CattleWomen will be hosting the second Youth Day. This year’s Chair is Charmi Mitchell from One last Thank You, to my family. I could not have done it without your Smith Valley School where she is the Ag instructor and FFA Advisor. support and love. And with that I say thank you Nevada CattleWomen. Some of the competitions she is planning on are, Extemp. Speaking, It has been a wonderful and sometimes bumpy ride. But oh what a ride Prepared Speaking, Creed Contest, Meat ID/Carcass Grading, and it has been. Ag Sales Contest.
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