June/July 2024 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN 41 NC DISPATCH Members, Be Heard! The Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Midyear Meeting and Annual Convention and Trade Show serve as crucial platforms for our members to network, share knowledge and contribute to our industry’s growth. Recognizing the importance of active member engagement, it is essential to explore and implement effective measures to enhance participation. The NC Board of Directors created a task force to review the midyear meeting and annual convention. Task force objectives: 1. Research current member convention and meeting participation trends. 2. Identify barriers to participation and areas for improvement. 3. Develop actionable strategies to enhance member engagement. 4. Present recommendations to NC leadership for consideration. If you would like to share your thoughts, contact Chance McLean at 402-366-2254 or Bonita Lederer at blederer@ necattlemen.org. Cartridges for Cash Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) and Merck Animal Health are excited to continue the Cartridges for Cash program in 2024. CROWDING TUBS Available Add-Ons Slam Gate Diverter Cage Palp Cage ADJUSTABLE ALLEYWAYS CATTLE GUARDS American Made & Built to Last! www.superiorsteelsales.com 417-358-5555 Portable Loafing Sheds New Products For Your Livestock Operation! EZ-Haul Hay Handlers Notch Feeder Wagons Classic Full Tub Classic Three-Quarter Tub Classic Half Tub Express Tub LOADING CHUTES HAY FEEDERS BUNK FEEDERS HEAVY DUTY GATES 5, 6, & 7 Bar from 2 ft to 20 ft Pipe, Steel & Corral Materials Specializing in Heavy Duty Cattle Equipment We Custom Build Livestock Equipment Delivery Available New & Used Pipe ~ Pre-cut Posts Sucker Rod ~ Cable Fence Supplies Continuous Fence ~ Latches, Hinges, Caps ... Crowding Tubs Available Add-Ons Merck will donate $0.25 per cartridge – up to a maximum donation of $10,000 annually – to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation for scholarships and NC’s Young Cattlemen’s Connections program. The more cartridges turned in, the larger the donation. Merck will reward operations that have contributed the highest number of cartridges. Ask your affiliate leaders about donating your cartridges today. Sandhills Ranch Expo Catch the Nebraska Cattlemen membership team at the 2024 Sandhills Ranch Expo on June 19-20 in Bassett. Find us in the beef tent and visit about membership activities, get updates on current issues and register to win prizes. Beef for Troops Since 2009, the Nebraska Cattlemen Farmer-Stockmen Council has sponsored beef drafts for military members on Veterans’ Appreciation Day at the Nebraska State Fair. The council will again honor veterans and active-duty service members in the Beef Pit at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair. As we come together to honor our military veterans and service members, we need your help! We will accept cash donations through Aug. 16, 2024. These donations are used to purchase beef drafts, which are given randomly to veterans and active-duty service members who eat at the Nebraska Beef Pit. Questions can be directed to Bonita Lederer at 402-4500223 or blederer@necattlemen.org. ~NC~
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