Next Meeting April 9th 7:00pm

• Minutes from meetings must be on Web Site
• Date for Steak Feed info on Web Site
• Get your ads or updates for ads for the new flyer to Carry Schoessow so it can be finished before February

NEW BUSINESS:

A motion by Wayne Goehring to make 2 benches as memorial's to Merlin (Shifty) Spindler and Carla Born.  Randy Rortvedt second the motion, motion passed.

• Thank You notes from The Splindler Family, Sharon Richardson Hospice House and a framed signature wall hanging and Thank You from North East Youth Livestock were received.

Steak Out:

• Royal has booked a Comedian for entertainment
• HELP HELP for set-up, dinner, and clean-up
• Set requirements for the 4-H club
• Update pictures for slide show

We need ideas for guest speakers for upcoming meeting - any ideas let Garret Depies know.

Election, Jolene Kohlway, Nichole (Nienhaus) Paulow, and Donna Jeske are the new board members.

Motion by Royal Boelke, second by Doug Inselman to adjourn the meeting.

NEXT MEETING - JANUARY 15, 2013 at 7:00 Chissy's - Waldo, WI

STEAK OUT FEBRUARY 16, 2013 Tickets available contact Royal Boelke and EJ Lillisand

Respectfully, Marcia Fenner

The meeting was called to order for election of officers by Garrett Depies.
Wayne,Nichole, Randy, EJ & Donna in attendance.

The following were appointed:
President – Garrett Depies
Vice President- Wayne Goehring
Secretary –Donna Jeske
Treasurer – Nichole Paulow

Meetings for the next three years were assigned.

NEXT MEETING - JANUARY 15

Respectfully Submitted, Donna Jeske

APRIL MEETING

April 10, 2012

Our speaker this evening was Jim Scheroff, Agronomist from Adell Co-op. He talked about Pasture Maintance.

The April meeting of the Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers and Promoters was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Garret Depies.

Secretary's report was read , a motion to accept the minutes as read by Ron Jentsch, second by Elroy Nienhaus. The Treasurer report was read, a motion to accept by Dave Schleicher, second by Jeff Born.

After much discussion on membership and scholarships, it was decided that we do need to adhere to the Bylaw #4.01 on Membership. Producer Membership: Beef growers along with their spouse and family members under 21 may become voting members by payment of dues as fixed by the Board of Directors. (Each paid membership is entitled to one vote.) Dues presently are $75.00 for a 5 year membership and $250.00 for a lifetime membership.

Scholarship's:
• 5 year membership will be awarded to scholarship recipients
• Your family membership must be current

Donations:
      • Block and Bridle $350.00
      • Valley Beef $500.00
      • Beef Expo $500.00
      • WI Livestock Breeders Association $500.00
      • Northeast Youth Livestock Show $500.00

Motion by EJ to pay all donations and give Northeast Youth Livestock Show another $300.00 if they have a Heifer Jack Pot Show. Randy Rortvedt second the motion.

Field Day will be held at Garret Depies farm on July 15, 2012.

Dave Schleicher made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Donald Fenner. Meeting adjourned.

The Board of Directors meet following the meeting to award scholarships.
      • Samuel Arndt $750.00
      • Justin Lillesand $750.00
      • Evan Rathke $400.00
      • Tiffany Born $400.00
      • Sabrina Boehlke $400.00
      • Kallie Schoessow $300.00

Marcia Fenner, Secretary

JANUARY MEETING

January 17, 2012

Meeting was called to order at 7:20 by Garret Depies

Secretary's report was read and approved by Elroy Nieuhaus, second by Rob Ash. Treasurers report was read and approved on a motion by Nicole Nieuhaus and second by E.J.

Discussed guest speakers, Garret will make some contacts for future meetings.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• 2 scholarships were paid and 2 scholarship recipients have not sent their grades therefore are not paid
  Received thank you notes from Sam Arndt and Justin Lillestand

STEAK FEED

• Get pictures to Wayne Goehring as soon as possible
• Royal has entertainment secured for the Steak Feed, should be better than last year.
• Marcia Fenner needs silent auction items soon
• Tickets are selling quite well
• Tables must be cleaned up except for some tables close to the bar
• Need a dining room attendant: we need to set up and take down as that is part of our reduced dining hall rental
• Silver ware must be counted and probably some purchased
• Mushrooms and onions need to be by Liz on Thursday

Motion by EJ second by Royal to give 2 tickets to the Minister for his services at the Steak Feed.

Thank you's were read from the Northeast Youth Livestock Show, Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association and Block and Bridle

Motion by EJ to sponsor the Jack-Pot show at Northeast Youth Livestock show, second by Rob Ash. EJ and Rob Ash will co-chair the Jack-Pot show committee, Garret will be on the committee.

Mark VandenHeuvel will check on the possibility of starting a beef show in Washington County in Spring of 2013.

Motion by EJ second by Royal Boelke to notify delinquent members by letter.

Motion by EJ and second by Randy Rortvedt to up-date the flyer. Kurt and Cary Schoessow will be asked to Chair the committee. Rob Ash made a motion that we raffle off an ad 3 1/2 x 6 at the Steak Feed , cost of $150.00 for the new flyer, second by Royal Boelke

Motion to adjourn by EJ, second by Ron Jentsch, meeting adjourned at 8:20

Respectfully Submitted,
Marcia Fenner

NEXT MEETING MARCH 13, 2012

STEAK OUT FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Don't forget your bars and volunteer to help!!!

NOVEMBER MEETING

November 8, 2011

Meeting was called to order by President Garrett Depies at 7:25 p.m.

Secretary's report was read and approved by Rob Ash, motion second by Elroy Nieuhaus. Treasurers report was read and approved on a motion by Dick Beck and second by Donald Fenner.

OLD BUSINESS:

Scholarship committee was not available for comments, will discuss scholarships at the January meeting. Scholarship committee is Jenny Kohlwey, Nancy Schleicher and Kurt Schoessow.

Discussion on changing the meeting date from September to October was tabled until the flyer is redone next year.

Northeast Youth Livestock would allow Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers to have a "Jack Pot Heifer Show" at their show. Details will be discussed at our January meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Royal Boehlke is working on entertainment for the Steak Out in February. Tickets were not available at the November meeting. If you have any new pictures for the slide show please get them to Wayne Goehring very soon.

Price for the Steak Out will remain the same as last year at $20.00. A motion was made by Doris Beck to give Dave Melotte 4 complimentary tickets to the Steak Out, second by Elroy Nieuhaus.

Donna Jeske is checking on posters advertising our Steak Out. There was discussion on taking the chairs and tables down too soon. Donna Jeske will check with the Community Center if we can't work out a better solution to this.

The attendance at our meetings has not been real good, Garrett will look into a speaker for some meetings which may help for better attendance.

Election of Board members:
• Randy Rortvedt,
• EJ Lillesand
• Garret Depies

Ron Jentsch closed nominations second by Doris Beck.

Ron Jentsch cast a unaminous ballot for the board members, second by Richard Beck. A motion was made by Richard Beck second by Doris Beck to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting was called to order for election of officers by Garret Depies. Rob, Garret, Wayne, Ron, Marcia and Karen in attendance.
• President- Garret Depies
• Vice President- Ron Jentsch
• Secretary - Marcia Fenner
• Treasurer-Karen Nieuhaus

Motion made by Garret to adjourn the meeting second by Wayne Goehring, motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,
Marcia Fenner

NEXT MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012

APRIL MEETING

April 13, 2010

The April 13th meeting of the Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers and Promoters was called to order @7:10 by President Rob Ash.

Ryan Albinger of Byron Seed Company was our speaker. His topic was grazing management and forages.

Secretary's report was read.. Motion by E.J. second by Randy to accept the minutes as read, motion carried. Treasure's report balance today is $13,401.93.The final profit on the steak feed was $5567.86. Motion by Doris Beck and second by Donald Fenner to accept the report as read. The entertainment at the steak feed was excellent. We received the contract for Belgium Community Center. It will be returned promptly, date for 2011 is February 19, 2011.

There were 4 scholarship applicants. There was some discussion on a 5 year membership for scholarship winners, no decision, tabled till next meeting. Discussion on applying on line in the future, will check on that.

• Membership flyers are here and need to be distributed.
• Web site needs new info, possibly put our new flyer on.

Sponsorships and donations
• WLBA - $500.00
• Valley Beef - $750.00 money for general fund, or overall show expense, not class sponsors
• Northeast Youth Livestock - $500.00
• World Beef Expo - $500.00
• Would there be room for a display at the Northeast Youth Livestock show for a halter broke calf display - to be offered for sale? Elroy Nieuhaus will check on this.

Motion by Garret, second by Randy to approve the donations, by a hand vote it was agreed to send the above amounts of money.

E.J. made a motion and second by Richard Beck to help out the Washington County Beef Daily Care and Fitting Clinic. Will send $200.00, if expenses are less they will return unused money.
Rob will contact the Keil's to be sure they are still interested in hosting the field day.

Discussion of Wisconsin Beef Council Beef Promotion. Farm Bureau and the Beef Council to provide materials and money for the promotion. Discussion dropped for lack of interest.
Rob Ash has agreed to do a Summer Flyer to inform members of upcoming events such as the Field Day.

Donald Fenner made a motion to adjourn and it was second by EF. Motion carried

The executive board met following the business meeting for the purpose of deciding on the amounts of the four scholarships. There will be one $750.00, two $500.00 and one $250.00 scholarships awarded. Motion by Ryan Goehring and second by Garret to grant four students the scholarships.

Respectfully,
Marcia Fenner

NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

MARCH MEETING

The March meeting of the Eastern Wisc Beef Producers and Promoters was called to order
@7:20 p.m. by Vice President Garrett Depies.

There was no secretary's report presented.

Treasurer's report was read. motion to accept was made by Dave Jeske, 2nd by Todd Nienhaus. Motion carried.

A report was given on the Steak Fry. Profit to date was $2595.44 with approximately $3000.00 left to come in from ticket money. There are also some unpaid expenses. Final report will be made in April. Turnout was good. More help is needed in the kitchen and serving lines. Discussion was held on how to let people know what we do with the profits. Suggestions were to include this in the slide show and possibly have the scholarship winners attend.

Flyers were distributed at the Steak Fry - nice job. Rob Ash has 4 boxes, anyone needing some please contact him.

Web Site: There was a problem with the web site for a period of time - scholarship forms could not be accessed. Contact Pat VandenHuevel if you have questions or problems. It was suggested to possibly redue the home page to make it more attractive.

Field Day: Wayne Kiel, A & K Acres has volunteered to hold the field day again if no one else steps up. Discussion followed to possibly have a clinic for youngsters or some type of children's activities would be good. Possibly contact 4-HJ clubs to inform them about the field day.

There will be a fitting and nutrition clinic in Washington Co. late April to mid May.

Donations: Letter read from WLBA attending banquet or getting t-shirts for our donation from last year also asking for a donation this year. We will get the t-shirts and use for door prizes at the Steak Fry or field day. A letter from River Falls Block & Bridle Club was read asking for donations for their May 2nd show. Motion to donate $350.00 was made by Karen Nienhaus, 2nd by Ryan Goehring. Motion Carried. Discussion was held on possibly giving larger donations to some the organizations we support since the treasury is in good shape. All other donation requests were tabled till April meeting.

Open Forum: National Show will be in Wisc. in 2011. Valley Beef Show is June 4 & 5, registrations should be in by May 15. Camping is $10.00 Anyone can and should recommend speakers - contact Rob - 1 possible is a representative from Adell C0-0p.

Motion to adjourn by Royal Boehlke, 2nd Ryan Goehring. Motion carried Next meeting April 13, 2010
 

EASTERN WISCONSIN BEEF PRODUCERS AND PROMOTERS - JANUARY 19, 2010

The meeting of the Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers and Promoters was called to order by President  Rob Ash at 7:05 p.m. on January 19, 2010.

Randy Rortvedt read the secretary's report.  Doris Beck made a motion to accept the minutes as read and second by Elroy Nienhaus, motion passed.

Treasurer's report, reported by Karen Nienhaus,  has a balance of $9922.49.  Four of five scholarships have been paid out, scholarship costs are $1950.00.  Motion by Evelyn Rathke to accept the treasurer report as read, second by Merlin Spindler.

Steak Feed:       

1. Does anyone know where the left over vegetables from last year are?

2. Ticket sales - please let Marcia know if you are selling the tickets or have unsold tickets before February 6th.  We can order the proper amounts of food when we know how the ticket sales are going.

3.  Please let Marcia know about door prizes, or silent auction prizes so we can properly thank the donors.

4. Darlene or Doris will check with Belgium if it is o.k. to deliver the steaks directly to the Community Center.

5. Table waiter's and waitress's will get $15.00 per person, and Donna Jeske will talk to Darlene about the limit of help needed.

6. BARS - 1-2 pans per member

7. REMEMBER; Clean up after the evening has ended!!

8. Royal has contacted Glen Girarde for entertainment

9. Is the stage movable?  Can it be more centered?

10. Royal will work on someone for a prayer

Grates - Karen Nienhaus will check our insurance, then we will determine who should own them.  They are reserved for 2010, but Ron dosn't know how long we can do this and he will be making new grates.

Reported by Nancy Schleicher, the scholarship forms and format be left as is.

The membership flyer is ready for print, January meeting was the last chance for any changes, if you do have any please contact Kurt or Cary Schoessow.  Marcia will call new member Dick Wimmler and ask if they are interested in placing an ad in the flyer.  Flyers should be ready at the Steak Feed.

It appears that Wayne Keil will host the Field Day if no one else comes forward.

Web site will list any cattle for sale, show success etc.  Contact Pat Vandenheuvel for any information you want on the Web site.

A request was received from the Block N Bridle for a donation to be used for their Show in early May. All donation money requests will be discussed and honored in April.

Thank you's were read from World Beef Expo and Wisc Livestock Breeders Association for money donated. 

Membership:  $75.00 for 5 years and $250.00 for lifetime membership.

Open Forum:  Beef Feed FEBRUARY 20, 2010 at Belgium Community Center, call 920-467-6750 for tickets.

Next meeting March 9, 2010.

Dave Schleicher made a motion to adjourn , second by Richard Beck.  Motion carried.

Respectfully,

Marcia Fenner, Secretary

2010 meeting dates:  2/20, 3/9, 4/13, July Field Day?, 9/14, 11/9.
 

EASTERN WISCONSIN BEEF PRODUCERS AND PROMOTERS MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Call to order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm at Chissy's in Waldo.

Review minutes:
Reading of the April 14th minutes. Doris B. made a motion to accept the secretary's report as read and seconded by Elroy N. Motion passed.

Treasurer's report:
Karen reported the treasury balance was at $12,772.49 with income of $520 from flyer ads and expenses of $700 for donations, $200 for hall rent, $36.68 for postage, $350 for web page, $45.44 for printing, $210 4-H donations, and $10 service charge. Jim G made a motion to accept the treasurer's report and seconded by Don F. Motion passed.

Old Business:

Update phone tree / website info: Rob handed Kurt S. the information so Kurt had it for the flyer

Northeastern Youth Livestock Show:
EJ L. made a motion to donate $100. No second was made. Motion failed. EJ made a motion to donate $300 and seconded by Nancy S. Motion passed.

Rob is going to talk to someone from the Denmark FFA to see if somebody could come down and talk to us about the show and possibly see if the club could work with them on having a prospect sale.

World Beef Expo:
Donation  - Kurt made a motion to donate $500 and a second was made by Garret D. Motion passed.

Scholarship update:
Nancy S. said she will try to have a committee meeting before November 10 meeting to give us an update.

Steak feed:
Karen reported that the final profit was $4832.46. Marcia F. is going to get a hold of Wayne G. about getting the tickets printed.

Membership flyer:
Kurt S. asked for pictures of the Field Day to put in the flyer. Kurt also said there were still spaces to be filled.

Field Day report:
Rob said they did a great job. Animart gave a talk on the vaccination program. They walked the pasture and looked at cattle. They had a judging contest which Jim G. won.

Website:
Again Rob encouraged everyone to use the website.

Open Form:
Nancy S. needs pictures of educational information on beef displays you had at your fairs to send to the Beef Council.

Adjourn:
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm by Jim G. and seconded by Elroy N. The next meeting is November 10, 2009.