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NALF committees Breed Improvement Committee (Formerly Performance Committee) rules and requirements, select MOE awards, and generally resolve MOE issues as needed. Chairman: Randy Corns; Staff: Mark Anderson, Katie Campbell; Board Members: Bruce Lawrence, Charles Linhart, Troy Gulotta, Ronn Cunningham; Members: Thad Fosdick, Clay Schilling, Chris Thomas, Ty Heavin, Heather Henderson, John Pence, Shelby Skinner, Dexter Edwards. Guides the development of NALF’s performance related functions including EPDs, ultrasound data collection, NALF sponsored research, DNA and animal typing- services for parentage and other traits, genetic defects, and genomic-enhanced EPDs. Chairman: Dan Hunt; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Alison Jones; Consultant: Bob Weaber, Tonya Amen, Tessa Verbeek; Board Members: Mark Barker, Curt Wieczorek, Joey Freund; Members: Trent Coleman, Casey Fanta, Mark Haden, Mat Lewis, Gary Gates, Austin Hager, Rob Brawner. Visions Committee Looks at and develops new programs. They also evaluate the market and beef industry for opportunities for Limousin cattle and continued work on a branded beef program. Chairman: Charles Linhart; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board Members: Jerry Wulf, Wade Beckman; Members: Austin Hager, Cash Schilling, Bob Mitchell, Mat Lewis, Terry O’Neill, Chad Settje, Kiley McKinna. Rules & Regulations Committee Assist staff in updating materials in the member’s manual, including rules, regulations and by-laws. Guides operation and further development of NALF’s data processing functions to facilitate industry-leading service to members, while enhancing office efficiency in the delivery of such services. Staffing Committee Chairman: Curt Wieczorek; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board Members: Bret Begert, Joe Moore, Joey Freund, Charles Linhart; Members: Warren Symens, Mark Smith, Jack Glendenning, Greg Blaydes. Manages any new and current positions, along with the executive director, at NALF and helps make hiring decisions. Chairman: Gary Fuchs; Board Members: Brett Begert, Joey Freund, Curt Wieczorek, Dan Hunt. LT Show Committee Increase participation, merchandising value, and satisfaction members receive through exhibiting cattle in NALF’S MOE events. Responsibilities of this committee include: development and execution of the MOE budget including work with official sponsors, selection of judges for Level I, maintain an approved judges list, review and recommend to the board any changes in MOE policies, 24 | JUNE/JULY 2019 Julie, Justin & Alexa Montagne Watch for our consignments to the winter sales. Box 791 • Elk Point, SD 57025 605-310-0791(M) [email protected]