The Missouri Cattlemen's Association recognized five county affiliates for their strong membership and diligent efforts in promoting the cattle industry. The awards were presented during the 55th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Osage Beach.
The Polk County Cattlemen's Association was named Outstanding County Affiliate for increasing the involvement of its members at the county and state levels. This county also made strives to be more engaged with the community by making monetary and beef donations to local programs. The county affiliate received a Gallagher TW-3 Weigh Scale valued at $2,500.
The St. Clair County Cattlemen's Association was recognized as Runner-Up Outstanding County Affiliate. This county has mastered keeping its membership informed through monthly correspondence and meetings featuring guest speakers. They also supported local consumers by hosting informative beef events at local grocery stores, earning them the award for Outstanding Affiliate for Beef Promotion. The county affiliate received a MiraFount water tank from Gallagher valued at $800.
The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association received the Outstanding Affiliate for Activity/Event for consistently having member and community participation well over the 100-people mark at their events and even exceeding 5,000 people at one event.
Outstanding Affiliate Policy Involvement went to the Newton McDonald Cattlemen’s Association. This county affiliate frequently sends membership to Cowboys at the Capitol each spring and actively engages legislators on issues of importance to the beef cattle industry in the state.
"Without strong county cattlemen's organizations like these, the state association would not be nearly as successful," MCA 2022 President Bruce Mershon said. "The Missouri Cattlemen's Association is fortunate to have great affiliates representing the beef cattle industry in Missouri."
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