MEMBERSHIP IN MSCA INCREASES IN 2009
Dale Lueck, Membership Chairman reported at the annual convention that the association had an increase in members in 2009. Krist Wollum and Dick Pesek were recognized for their outstanding efforts in recruiting new members.

2010 New Member Incentive Program
Members can earn valuable rewards for signing up new members to the state and national organization. New in 2010 is an incentive for state members to sign up a member for NCBA.
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BOYUM NAMED CATTLEMEN OF THE YEAR
At the recent annual convention, Paul Boyum from Utica, MN was given the association's top award for his hard work and dedication to the industry.

MSCA SUMMER TOUR
The 2010 Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show will be held on July 12-13, 2010 and hosted by West Central Cattlemen's Association.
Letter to Potential Vendor, Sponsor, and Advertisers
Sponsorship levels and options

MINNESOTA BEEF EXPOSITION
Kayla Mulhern was awarded a purebred Shorthorn heifer at the 10th Annual Minnesota Beef Exposition. Kayla was one of 7 young adults that received a heifer through the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program.
MSCA Awards Beef Heifer to Kayla Mulhern

MSCA SENIOR BEEF SPOKESPERSON
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Kristen Wingert, Minnesota's 2009 Senior Beef Spokesperson.
MSCA Awards $500 Scholarship to Kristen Wingert


Left to right, Steve May, Senator Franken, Jerry Cooney and Frank Schiefelbein.
Photo by Richard Rohlfing, Le Center Leader.


Left to right, Senator Al Franken, Brian Schmidt and Ted Reichmann, MSCA President.

Senator Al Franken meets with MSCA
Ted Reichmann and Steve May met with Senator Franken at Jerry Cooney's farm in Le Center to discuss beef related topics including animal welfare, trade, role of antibiotics in cattle production and environmental stewardship.

Left to right, Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Steve May, Executive Director of MSCA.

Left to right, Paul Eger, Commissioner of MPCA, Rebecca Flood, Assistant Commissioner of MPCA, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA.

Left to right, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA, Congressman Collin Peterson, Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA, Steve May, Executive Director of MSCA.

Left to right, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.