Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

More than 250 beef producers gathered at the Makoy Center in Hilliard on January 23, 2010, for the annual meeting and awards banquet of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA). The annual event featured policy development sessions, OCA annual meeting and OCA awards.

OCA’s membership committee reported that 2009 was a record setting membership year and membership renewals for 2010 are steady. The Beef Improvement Committee gave an update on the Seedstock Improvement Sales and the Ohio Beef Expo. Representatives from the Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association gave attendees a preview of this year’s Summer Roundup that will be held August 20-21 in Carroll County.

Bill Donald, NCBA Vice-President from Montana, gave an update on NCBA activities as well as discussed many of the issues NCBA is working on for the beef industry. Donald’s top five policy areas included: death tax, climate change, food safety, antibiotics and government intrusion in markets.

OCA Board Member Bev Roe, of Butler County, coordinated the policy development portion of the OCA Annual Meeting. These resolutions covered such topics as EQIP, predator control, animal health and climate change.

OCA’s Membership Committee also recognized the members of OCA’s Top Hand Recruiting Club. Land O’Lakes Feed and Quality Liquid Feed sponsored the awards.

OCA members and guests reconvened at 6:00 p.m. in the banquet room of the Makoy Center to celebrate another successful year and to recognize the Ohio beef industry’s best and brightest.

An early highlight of the banquet included the crowning of 2010 Ohio Beef Queen Jacquelyn Keller of Licking County. Rounding out Keller’s court will be first runner-up Bexlie Beam, Clinton County, and second runner-up Hannah Oyster, Stark County.

Thirteen scholarships were presented to outstanding youth during the awards banquet. Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence scholarship recipients included: Christina Enger, Richland County; Catherine Shaw, Fairfield County; and Krystin Bachman, Fairfield County. Heather Bradford, Auglaize County; Augustus Bonham, Fayette County; and Evan Earich, Pickaway County; Lindsey Grimes, Highland County; were awarded $1,000 Tagged for Greatness Scholarships, which are funded with the sales of the Ohio Beef license plate. Seth Miller, Williams County; Lacey Uhler, Wayne County; and Emily Warnimont, Hancock County; received a $1,000 Country Club Scholarship, which was funded by the putt putt course at the 2009 Ohio State Fair. The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association awarded scholarships to Kathy Buehler, Shelby County; Mallory Earich, Pickaway County; and Joshua Werling, Mercer County.

OCA also recognized county associations that incorporate new or creative activities to build stronger relationships with the state group, to promote beef, or to emphasize community involvement. Highland County was announced as the outstanding county affiliate for 2009 and received a $500 award. The Highland County group then donated their $500 cash prize to support the efforts of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. Stark County was announced as the outstanding beef promotion and special events affiliate and received a $200 award. Licking County was also recognized as the outstanding membership growth and communications affiliate and received a $200 award.

The special evening for beef producers continued with awards being presented to OCA Young Cattlemen of the Year Mike and Pam Haley, Wayne County; OCA Industry Service Award winner Dave Puthoff, Auglaize County; and OCA Industry Excellence Award recipient Frank Phelps, Logan County.

Adams Farms of Highland County received the Commercial Cattleman of the Year Award while Licking County’s Way-View Cattle LLC was awarded the Seedstock Producer of the Year Award.

Awards in these categories were sponsored by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association with ABN Radio, Ohio’s Country Journal, Farm World and Farm and Dairy.

Frank Phelps was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Industry Excellence Award by the OCA and ABN Radio. Pictured from left are Lindsay Hill, representing ABN; Frank Phelps and Andy Vance, ABN.

Dave Puthoff was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen's Association's Industry Service Award by OCA and Ohio's Country Journal. Pictured from left is Kyle Sharp representing Ohio's Country Journal and Dave Puthoff.

Mike and Pam Haley were honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen of the Year Award by the OCA and ABN Radio. Pictured from left are Lindsay Hill, representing ABN; Mike and Pam Haley; and Andy Vance, ABN.

Way-View Cattle LLC from Licking County was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Seedstock Producer of the Year Award by the OCA and Farm World magazine. Pictured from left are David Blower of Farm World, and Fred and Cindy Penick.

Adams Farms was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Commercial Cattleman of the Year Award by OCA and Farm and Dairy. Pictured are Sam Sutherly, OCA Board Member who presented the award on behalf of Farm & Dairy, Craig, Kim, Blake, Ashley and Ian Adams.

During the banquet Mike Carper, of Delaware County, handed over the reigns of OCA President to David Felumlee, of Licking County. Carper has served as OCA President the past two years.

Three Ohio youth were presented Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Scholarships during OCA’s awards banquet. Pictured from left are Billy Taubert and Steve Rauch representing Steve R. Rauch Excavation and Demolition; Krystin Bachman, Fairfield County; Nick Shaw, Fairfield County accepting Catherine Shaw’s scholarship; and Christina Egner, Richland County.

Four youth were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship that is funded by the sale of beef license plates. Pictured from left are John Siegel, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation President; Evan Earich, Pickaway County; Augustus Bonham, Fayette County; and Lindsey Grimes, Highland County. Heather Bradford of Auglaize County also received a scholarship but was unavailable for the photo.

Three youth were awarded the Country Club Scholarship that is funded by the putt-putt course in the Voinovich Building during the 2009 Ohio State Fair. Pictured from left are John Siegel, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation President; Emily Warnimont, Hancock County; Lacey Uhler, Wayne County; and Seth Miller, Williams County.

OCA recognized the Highland County Cattlemen’s Association as the 2009 Outstanding County Affiliate. Pictured are representatives of the Highland County Cattlemen’s Association who received a check for $500 which they were awarded for use in their county promotional and membership efforts.

The Stark County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as the Outstanding Beef Promotion and Special Events Affiliate for 2009 and was presented a $200 check for use in their county.

The Licking County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as the Outstanding Membership Growth and Communications Affiliate for 2009 and was presented a $200 check for use in their county.

Jacquelyn Keller of Fairfield County was crowned the 2010 Ohio Beef Queen. Pictured from left are Michelle Downerd, 2009 Ohio Beef Queen from Delaware County; Jacquelyn Keller, 2010 Ohio Beef Queen from Fairfield County; First Runner Up Bexlie Beam, Clinton County; and Second Runner Up Hannah Oyster, Stark County.

Three youth were awarded the Ohio CattleWomen’s Scholarship during the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Banquet. Pictured from left are Angela DeRolph, OCW President; Kathy Buehler, Shelby County; Joshua Werling, Shelby County; and Mallory Earich, Pickaway County.

Jim Campbell of Greene County and Kevin Miller of Williams County were recrognized OCA’s Top Recruiters for 2009. Dave Puthoff (left), Land O’Lakes Feed, presented Seth Miller the award for Kevin during the OCA Awards Banquet.

OCA Top Hand Club members were rewarded for their recruitment efforts during OCA’s Annual Meeting by Dave Puthoff from Land O’Lakes Feed and Alex McCullough from Quality Liquid Feeds.

	Frank Phelps was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Industry Excellence Award by the OCA and ABN Radio. Pictured from left are Lindsay Hill, representing ABN; Frank Phelps and Andy Vance, ABN.
	Dave Puthoff was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen's Association's Industry Service Award by OCA and Ohio's Country Journal. Pictured from left is Kyle Sharp representing Ohio's Country Journal and Dave Puthoff.
	Mike and Pam Haley were honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen of the Year Award by the OCA and ABN Radio. Pictured from left are Lindsay Hill, representing ABN; Mike and Pam Haley; and Andy Vance, ABN.
	Way-View Cattle LLC from Licking County was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Seedstock Producer of the Year Award by the OCA and Farm World magazine. Pictured from left are David Blower of Farm World, and Fred and Cindy Penick.
	Adams Farms was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Commercial Cattleman of the Year Award by OCA and Farm and Dairy. Pictured are Sam Sutherly, OCA Board Member who presented the award on behalf of Farm & Dairy, Craig, Kim, Blake, Ashley and Ian Adams.
	During the banquet Mike Carper, of Delaware County, handed over the reigns of OCA President to David Felumlee, of Licking County. Carper has served as OCA President the past two years.
	Three Ohio youth were presented Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Scholarships during OCA’s awards banquet. Pictured from left are Billy Taubert and Steve Rauch representing Steve R. Rauch Excavation and Demolition; Krystin Bachman, Fairfield County; Nick Shaw, Fairfield County accepting Catherine Shaw’s scholarship; and Christina Egner, Richland County.
	Four youth were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship that is funded by the sale of beef license plates. Pictured from left are John Siegel, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation President; Evan Earich, Pickaway County; Augustus Bonham, Fayette County; and Lindsey Grimes, Highland County. Heather Bradford of Auglaize County also received a scholarship but was unavailable for the photo.
	Three youth were awarded the Country Club Scholarship that is funded by the putt-putt course in the Voinovich Building during the 2009 Ohio State Fair. Pictured from left are John Siegel, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation President; Emily Warnimont, Hancock County; Lacey Uhler, Wayne County; and Seth Miller, Williams County.
	OCA recognized the Highland County Cattlemen’s Association as the 2009 Outstanding County Affiliate. Pictured are representatives of the Highland County Cattlemen’s Association who received a check for $500 which they were awarded for use in their county promotional and membership efforts.
	The Stark County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as the Outstanding Beef Promotion and Special Events Affiliate for 2009 and was presented a $200 check for use in their county.
	The Licking County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as the Outstanding Membership Growth and Communications Affiliate for 2009 and was presented a $200 check for use in their county.
	Jacquelyn Keller of Fairfield County was crowned the 2010 Ohio Beef Queen. Pictured from left are Michelle Downerd, 2009 Ohio Beef Queen from Delaware County; Jacquelyn Keller, 2010 Ohio Beef Queen from Fairfield County; First Runner Up Bexlie Beam, Clinton County; and Second Runner Up Hannah Oyster, Stark County.
	Three youth were awarded the Ohio CattleWomen’s Scholarship during the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Banquet. Pictured from left are Angela DeRolph, OCW President; Kathy Buehler, Shelby County; Joshua Werling, Shelby County; and Mallory Earich, Pickaway County.
	Jim Campbell of Greene County and Kevin Miller of Williams County were recrognized OCA’s Top Recruiters for 2009. Dave Puthoff (left), Land O’Lakes Feed, presented Seth Miller the award for Kevin during the OCA Awards Banquet.
	OCA Top Hand Club members were rewarded for their recruitment efforts during OCA’s Annual Meeting by Dave Puthoff from Land O’Lakes Feed and Alex McCullough from Quality Liquid Feeds.

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