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2023 ANCW Leadership

President: Pam Griffin - AZ

President-Elect: Ruth Coffey - OK

Vice President: Nikki Weston - UT

Recording Secretary: Leslee Lohrenz – MT

Business Manager: Ashley Hughes - FL

CFO: Melinda Sarman - NV

Past President: Reba Mazak - FL

Parliamentarian: Barbara Jackson - AZ

BOD Chair: Kady Porterfield - WA

Region I Director: Brenda Kocher - OH

Region II Director: Beth Barber Jones - TN

Region III Director: Debbie Chute – MN

Region IV Director: Ddee Haynes – OK

Region V Director: Katharine Bruce - OR

Region VI Director: Callie Martinez - CA

Region VII Director: Shirley Thompson – SD

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[continued from cover] The Executive Team had their Leadership Training in Denver, Colorado this year The first day was spent with an Executive Meeting We worked on our plans for the year and team building. This consisted of digging deep and considering our personality types, which allows us to communicate far more effectively, freely and hold ourselves accountable to one another on behalf of ANCW. It was important to us to hold our second day of training at the NCBA offices. What an excellent decision. We grew our partnerships, had free and open questions and conversations, and opened the door for the entire Executive Team to become more familiar with NCBA operations, staff and our shared goals and ideas.

I was back to the NCBA offices in Denver quickly. The ANCW President is part of the NCBA Executive Team in an ex-officio position. The meetings have been so informative and exciting. I'm thankful I have the opportunity to serve We have regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year It’s always such a pleasure to be in the NCBA Offices

My travels continue throughout the year I have been to see the Alabama Cattlewomen and Cattlemen Such gracious hosts; the meetings were fantastic! I was also interviewed by Western Ag Network on behalf of ANCW The Alabama Cattlewomen have so many wonderful things going on Then I was off to Georgia, again, such a welcoming and gracious group They too have some very inspirational things going on I was asked to speak on behalf of ANCW at their Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s luncheon, I heard that has never happened before, so it was truly an honor My next immediate trips are New Mexico and Florida. I always look forward to meeting with so many powerful and insightful women. Nikki, our Vice President will attend Colorado’s state meeting, as I had a conflict. I know she’s excited to be with them. I plan on being with the Colorado membership for their winter meeting, barring any conflict. There are many more trips scheduled for the fall and winter, I am so looking forward to them all.

We are absolutely thrilled that we have approximately a hundred new members since January! I know we are so tremendously excited. We do also have in the pipeline, three states that are reaching out to become active once again. I’m hearing news of new organizations being formed in a multitude of states, which is so motivational for us all. We are seeing our next generation forming and becoming more involved, what an amazing time to be part of ANCW where everyone has a shared voice Our membership is vital, and the officer team is so grateful and honored to serve you! Please reach out to any team member if there is anything we can do to help you!

We look forward to seeing you at Summer Convention in San Diego, California on July 23rd to 24th! We have some excellent speakers joining us, committee and region roundtables along with our business meetings.

We send prayers to you all, for kind weather, for success in every endeavor, for joy in your days and of course, fat sassy calves!

Remember, in all you do, you #makeadifference!

2023 ANCW Summer Business Meeting Agenda

Manchester Grand Hyatt | San Diego, California

Sunday, July 23rd p.m.

Opening Session

Welcome – ANCW President, Pam Griffin – AZ

Pledge/Prayer/Creed – ANCW President Elect, Ruth Coffey – OK

Introduction of Executive Committee & Announcements p.m. p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

ANCW Executive Committee Meeting

Break

ANCW Board of Directors Meeting

NCBA Update – Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs

Reception – Location TBD

Monday, July 24th 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

ANCW Committee Roundtables & Reports

ANCW Region Roundtables & Reports a.m.

Break

Guest Speaker 1 – Kiah Twisselman Burchett, Coach Kiah

Break for Lunch

Guest Speaker 2 – Sarah Fallon, Wild West Advocacy

Panel Discussion with ANCW Executive Team

Adjourn