Montana CattleWomen, Inc.

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MONTANA CATTLEWOMEN INC. MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Montana CattleWomen is to support the livestock industry and its environment through communication, education, and legislative activities.

MONTANA CATTLEWOMEN and AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEWOMEN OFFICIAL CREED
Believing that the livestock industry is of basic importance to world existence, we, the American National CattleWomen dedicate ourselves to support it with our labor and finances, to promote it through information and publicity, to encourage its producers with our understanding and love, to do all in our power to instill in the coming generations the love of the land and of life, the humility and awe before nature, and the hope and faith in the future that is inherent in Cattlemen and CattleWomen.

MEMBERSHIP

Montana CattleWomen membership currently stands at 915 members. Of those, 22 are associates, 2 are non-affiliates, 52 are Foundation Herd, and 839 are regular members. There are 33 affiliated CattleWomen locals across the state.

The Annual Dues for Montana CattleWomen, Inc. can be summarized by the following:

Active membership - $10.00Individuals actively engaged or interested in beef industry.
Active/foundation herd membership - $35.00 $10.00 annual dues + $25.00 contribution toward legislative advocacy - Will receive special recognition.
Associate membership - $50.00Associations, companies, corporations, individuals, organizations, or partnerships expressing interest in objectives of Montana CattleWomen, Inc..

A FREE 2007 Convention package was given to a newcomer to the Montana CattleWoman Convention. This convention package consisted of a free MCW convention registration plus one free night's lodging (Thursday night of convention.) The 2007 winner was Amanda Davies from North Central Montana CattleWomen.

MEETINGS
Montana CattleWomen have two General Membership Meetings annually:
      Annual Convention
      Mid-Year Meetings
           Montana CattleWomen Mid-Year Meeting June 14, White Sulphur Springs, Montana. "Hats off to Montana CattleWomen," the theme of the meeting, gave recognition to several Montana CattleWomen throughout the state, for the many projects they do for the Beef Industry. Among those were Bonnie Crary of Teton, Jody Wills of Blackfoot, Ad Settle and Carol Mosher of Lewis and Clark. Guest speakers for the day included the following: members of a delegation from Costco gave an informative presentation on the Costco's Beef, Shelley Chauvet Von Stein gave a presentation and viewing of the video "Path to Eden," Kelly Settle gave an informative talk on health insurance innovations, the Broadwater CattleWomen entertained at lunch, with costume and music to "Love Me Tender" and a special tribute to 2006 ANCW Outstanding CW of the year, Paulette Keller. Committee chairs gave many informative reports and presentations of Montana CattleWomen activities. A tour of the "Castle Museum" was available following the meeting. This year's Mid-Year Meeting will be held June 4,5 & 6, 2008 in conjunction with the Region V Meeting in Missoula, MT.

The Board of Directors have four meetings through-out the year. To keep members informed, a minimum of three newsletters go out to the general membership annually.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Memorial Scholarship -

Past recipients of the MCW Memorial Scholarship: 2005 Heidi Arlian of Big Timber, 2006 Lindsey Foard of Billings.

The 2007 Montana CattleWomen's Memorial Scholarship was awarded to James Brown, son of Greg and Lynette Brown of Helena. He attends MSU-Bozeman and is double-majoring in agricultural business and economics and minoring in animal science. He also plans to obtain a master's of science degree in applied economics and pursue a career in the meat industry. James is an active member of the Young Montana Stockgrowers.

The Montana CattleWomen's Scholarship is in the amount of $1000.00 and is funded through memorials. Applicants must be from a Montana home and must be enrolled in a Montana institution of post-secondary education, either public or private. Preference is given to a student planning to pursue a career beneficial to the cattle industry.

This scholarship was established in 1963 and has been awarded to worthy students since that time. The Montana CattleWomen send their congratulations to James. Applications for the Scholarship are accepted until March 1. See the Rules, Application, and Instructions.

For more information contact Chairperson Karen Drga at (406)775-6432.

MONTANA CATTLEWOMEN SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING:
Ag in Montana Schools
Ag Day Bumper Sticker Luncheon
Montana Agriculture Appreciation Legislative Luncheon
Montana Range Days - Will be held June 16-18, 2008 at Conrad's Utterback Middle School.
Montana Young Ag Couples Conference (YACC) - Great Northern Hotel in Helena January 9-12, 2008. The 27th Annual YACC was sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture.
FCCLA Beef Award - FCCLA State Leadership Conference held March 27-29, 2008 in Billings. Winner of the Montana CattleWomen Beef Education Display was Rachel Gambill of Forsyth, MT. The next FCCLA Conference will be held March 19-21, 2009 in Billings, MT.
Montana Stockgrowers Association - The President of Montana CattleWomen is a non-voting member, and sits on the Board of Directors.