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SDSGA 2008 Annual Convention Sept. 11 and 12Speakers to include William Perry Pendley, Fred Kelly Grant and Randy Stevenson South Dakota The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association urges everyone to make plans to join them for their Annual Convention in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 11 and 12. "We invite everyone to attend; you certainly don't have to be a member to take part in our meetings," said SDSGA Vice President Kenny Fox, Belvidere, S.D. "We're proud to once again serve 100 percent USA born, raised and slaughtered beef for each meal." Fox says the Stockgrowers have lined up another exceptional meeting with well-known speakers as well as recognition of several long standing brand inspectors and a former Brand Board member. The meetings, meals and events will be held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. Fox said that the Wildlife Committee meeting will kick things off at 8 a.m., Sept. 11 with a panel of speakers including Bob Paulson, Nature Conservancy, Joe Logue, a rancher from the Oelrichs, S.D., area, and Pete Gober, SD Fish and Wildlife. At 9:30 a.m., the Trade Committee will hear from Patty Lovera, Assistant Director of Food and Water Watch, Washington, DC. Then at 10:30 a.m., William Perry Pendley, Mountain States Legal Foundation, will address the Federal Lands Committee. After the opening lunch, Barry Jennings, Executive Director of the S.D. Beef Industry Council will speak, then an ice cream social sponsored by SDSU will give folks a chance to mingle and view the trade show. The Ag and Natural Resources Committee at 2 p.m., will feature Maxine Korman, a Hinsdale, Mont., rancher. Then renowned property rights attorney and president of Stewards of the Range, Fred Kelly Grant will speak before the Property Rights Committee at 3:30 p.m. Fox said nobody will want to miss the dinner that evening, which features Michael Stumo, General Counsel for the Organization for Competitive Markets. SDSGA President Larry Nelson, Buffalo, S.D., said that Sept. 12 promises to be as information-packed and interesting as the first day of the convention. Bright and early Sept. 12, Pastor Ed Coates will speak at the 7 a.m., Inspirational Breakfast. The Education/Taxation/Legislation Committee will gather at 8:30 a.m., to hear from Meade County Director of Equalization, Kirk Chaffee. Ray Cunio, a Missouri cattle producer will address the Animal Health and Animal ID Committees at 10 a.m., then at 11 a.m., Howard Huxtable, a local rancher and cattle buyer will talk to the Marketing Committee. R-CALF USA Region 2 Director, Randy Stevenson, Wheatland, Wyo., is scheduled to speak after lunch, which will be followed by the announcement of the silent auction high bidders. Nelson said that the Brand and Theft Committee will gather at 1:30 p.m., for an update on the brand inspection program, then he urges everyone to join the Stockgrowers for their General Membership Meeting at 3 p.m. They will elect officers and vote on policy for the upcoming year. According to Nelson, a 6 p.m., social hour is followed by a banquet at 7 p.m., where three brand inspectors and one past brand board member will be honored. James P. Owen, Austin Capital Management and Center for Cowboy Ethics will be the featured speaker. Finally a live auction will be held to help fund the SDSGA lobbyist fund. Nelson said that all SDSGA members are welcome to join the Board of Directors for the Quarterly meeting Sept. 13 at 8 a.m.. For more information, Nelson said to call the SDSGA office at 605-342-0429. To reserve a room at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, call 605-348-4000. Be sure to mention the Stockgrowers for a reduced rate. 9/8/08 Date: 9/3/08
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