Region VI Update

Callie Martinez, CA | Region VI Director

Arizona: The Arizona CattleWomen just wrapped up the Influencer Tour, and it was very well attended. Their annual meeting is in July, when they elect officers. Arizona is entering the slower time of year in their state.

California: They are getting ready for the Mid Year Meeting which is held in conjunction with CCA, in Paso Robles on June 20-21. This meeting will have two breakout sessions for the cattlewomen to discuss new state fundraiser ideas, as we are no longer doing our Annual Panel Raffle Fundraiser with Powder River The other breakout session will be to discuss the Department of Justice requirements and regulations that our organization now has to follow The other big events are the Mule Days in Bishop, CA from May 23-28 The states newest unit is in Inyo-Mono so they handle the booth space at Mule Days

New Mexico: It is also their slow time, so not a lot going on The state will meet again June 5, and will start working on Region VI details for 2024 at that time

Nevada: They have also started their down time of the year They are moving forward with their youth BQA Program

Utah: They are gearing up for their Farm Field Days The new team for Beef Ambassadors was just brought on They are working with their beef council for new swag The county fairs start in July, and they will draw on local members to help at the events at the fairs