Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
The 2010 Ohio Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet will take place January 23, 2010, at the Makoy Center in Hilliard, Ohio (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE).
The Makoy Center is located at 5462 Center Street in Hilliard, Ohio 43026. Visit www.makoy.com for directions. Hotel rooms are available at The Hampton Inn, located at 3950 Lyman Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 (Intersection of I-270 and Cemetary Road). Call 614.334.1800 for reservations and mention the Ohio Cattlemen's for a rate of $79. Rooms will be held at this rate until Jan. 20.
To Register
Call the OCA Office at 614.873.6736 by January 12
Schedule of Events
9 a.m. Ohio CattleWomen's Registration Opens
9:15 a.m. Ohio Queen of Beef Contest Begins
10:00 a.m. Ohio Cattlemen's Association Registration Desk Opens
1:30 p.m. OCA Annual Meeting
Includes: Speaker Bill Donald, Top Hand Awards & Issue 2 Forum
2:30 p.m. Ohio CattleWomen's Annual Meeting
5:00 p.m. Hospitality Hour
6:00 p.m. OCA Awards Banquet
Highlights include: Outstanding County Affiliate Awards, Young Cattleman of the Year, Industry Service Award, Industry Excellence Award, Seedstock Producer of the Year, Commercial Cattleman of the Year, Scholarship Presentations and Presentation of the Ohio Queen of Beef
9:00 p.m. OCA President's Hospitality
Donald to speak at Annual Meeting
Bill Donald is a third generation rancher from Melville, Mont. Along with his family he owns and operates Cayuse Livestock Company, a cow/calf/yearling operation with headquarters located in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains in South Central Montana. He and his wife, Betsy, have two sons, Josh and Wyatt, who are actively involved on the ranch.
Bill has long been active in cattlemen's issues and organizations. he is a founding member and served as the first president of the Crazy Mountain Stockgrower's Association; served on committees, the board and as president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association; served on the executive committee of R-CALF; served the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Policy Division on committees, the board, as Cow/Calf Council Chairman, and is currently serving as the NCBA Vice President.
He has served his community on the Melville and Sweet Grass County High school boards as a member and Chairman and as a member and Secretary/Treasurer of the Melville Volunteer Fire Crew.
Issue 2 Forum to be held during OCA Annual Meeting
During the annual meeting representatives of the Ohioans for Livestock Care steering committee and campaign consultants will present:
- Overview of Issue 2 Campaign
- Update on Livestock Care Board Legislation
- Board Appointments
- What lies ahead for animal care issues in Ohio