Meeting Minutes September 26, 2024

Missouri Shorthorn Association Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2024

President Jose Cruz called the meeting to order @ 8:05 pm.

The Agenda was as follows:

1) Missouri Jr. Report

-Jose asked if there was any news-Beverly stated the next Jr. meeting had been set for

11/2/24 @ Fahrmeier’s Farm in Lexington-will follow up if that’s for juniors only or if MSA

will be a part of it.

2) MSA Sale

-Photos need to be done by 10/29

-any donated semen or embryo lots need to be turned in asap

-Jose secured a full-page ad for the sale in the October edition of Shorthorn Country

3) MSA Online Store

-good quality/sizes/shipping have been noticed by those who have ordered

-7 orders so far for $791.28 - $28 in fees for total profit of $83

-Both buckles have been sold-not sure we will be able to sell 10-12, so will post a

reminder about availability to try and encourage more orders

-Beverly moved to have another buckle made to keep on hand for industry events, it was

seconded and passed.

4) MSA Website-John said he needed to update the membership on the website

5) Memorials- John moved, Bill 2 nd we make $50 memorial donations to the Shorthorn

Foundation in memory of Steve Edwards and George Henke-motion passed

- delegates at the ASA meeting in October will make a resolution for these memorials as well

The meeting was adjourned @ 8:17 pm.