Lines to the Ladies
Pam Hessler, WVFB Women’s Leadership Committee Chair
Well, it seemed like
we waited all summer for
summer to come and now it’s
basically gone and the kids
and grandkids are back in
school and college. Most of
the fairs and festivals are over
and we head into fall full of annual meetings and
holidays to fellowship with family and friends.
As the end of September nears, it’s time to get all
those memberships before the deadline to make
quota. Our membership numbers are running
behind last year so we all need to step it up and
do our part.
I want to encourage all those counties with
Women’s Leadership Committees to consider
completing the summary of work for the year.
Even if you only worked on one activity, it is
important. We get great ideas from one another
and that one activity could be one that no one else
in the state is doing. It could be something no
other state is doing. I send in quarterly updates to
the AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee with
activities women in our state are working on and
it allows me to brag on all of you ladies.
Photo Contest
Remember to take those pictures and submit
them for the WLC Annual Photo Contest.
Any WVFB member (with a current
membership) can submit one photo in each of
the three categories: 1) Farm Bureau Activity, 2)
Funny, Comical, or Whimsical, 3) Rural Scene.
The photos must be 5x7 only (color or black and
white) and be mounted on any color poster board
or picture frame matting. You can mail them to
the state office before the annual meeting or bring
them with you. All photos must arrive by 5 pm
on Friday, November 7th. Beginning on Saturday
morning during the annual meeting, attendees can
vote for their favorites and the lucky winners in
each category win cash. 1st Place = $50; 2nd Place
= $30; and 3rd Place = $20. Please include your
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name, address, WVFB membership number, and
category on the back of your photo. Rules for the
contest are available at the state office or on the
website in the near future.
Social Networking Info Session
Even if you are computer savvy, I hope you
will consider attending the info session at the
Annual Meeting. There are always new things
to learn. You can set up a Facebook page just
for your farm to sell products and educate at the
same time. Do any of you write or read blogs?
It’s a great way to tell your rural story and let
urban America know what life is like “down
on the farm.” It’s so important to get accurate
agriculture information to people to read and
learn to clear up some of their misconceptions.
We are never too old to learn!
Joan Harman will be conducting this
session entitled: “Easy-peasy: Telling Ag’s
Story Through Social Media.” I know many
of you are like me and have our children and/
or grandchildren assist us with our cell phones,
computers and TVs issues these days? Remember
to sign up for this info session and surprise your
family with what you learn.
Quilt & Gun Raffle
Consider purchasing a ticket to win the quilt
or gun being raffled off by the WVFB Young
Farmers & Women’s Leadership Committees.
The queen-sized quilt was pictured in the July &
August WVFB News and is even more beautiful
in person. Remember, you have to play to win! It
would look awesome on a bed or as a large wall
hanging. If you don’t have tickets, check with a
director in your county to purchase a ticket or two
or three. The money raised helps both committees
with their projects throughout the year.
Finally, don’t forget the safety award contest as
well as the safety poster contest. If your county
conducts safety programs, you should consider