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WE C AN DO IT TOGE THER !
THE VOICE
FALL 2019 • VOLUME 46, ISSUE 4
FALL 2019: BOUNTIFUL TOURS AT AAW FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
THE END OF THE OREGON TRAIL PROGRAM
By Mallory Phelan By Ardath DeWall, Scholarship Coordinator
The 2019 AAW Convention is the perfect opportunity to convene with fellow members The AAW Foundation has
and learn all about agriculture in Oregon as well as grow in your leadership develop- had an exciting scholarship
ment. This year’s event features a variety of speakers on pertinent topics and a whole year, with excellent applica-
host of fun and informative tours. tions, deserving recipients
Thursday morning kicks off with the , space-, and sun-grant designation: and a very helpful committee.
AAW Foundation Board, AAW Executive Oregon State University (OSU). Our tour Thank you, Lesley Schmidt,
Committee, Affiliate Presidents, and specifically will be at OSU’s North Willa- Jenny Stelmach and Deb Wha-
other standing committees - meeting mette Research and Extension Center len. We will be giving five aca-
throughout the morning, while first- (NWREC), a 160-acre experimental farm demic scholarships this year.
time attendees have an opportunity to running 85 field trials and almost 50 The two Daughters of
gather and meet one another. Thursday greenhouse and lab trials and is one of American Agriculture Schol-
afternoon, all attendees can board a 12 field stations OSU manages around arships, Jean Ibendahl High
bus destined to show some of the best the state to address the research and School Scholarship for age
Oregon has to offer! education needs of area farmers and 18-23 and Sister Thomas More
First stop is at the state’s land-grant agribusinesses. Bertels Continuing Education
university, which is also one of only two Next stop is at the Northwest Ha- Scholarship is for age 24 and
universities in the country with sea- zelnut Company (NHC), a family-owned older. These scholarships
CONVENTION, continued on page 4 SCHOLARSHIP, continued on page 8 
HIGHLIGHTS
04 CONVENTION SPEAKERS 08 OREGON CAP AND TRADE 12 2019 NOMINATIONS
The 2019 AAW Convention will fea- A recent contentious issue facing the Nominees for AAW foundation
ture several classes and speakers. natural resources industries in Oregon. and officer positions.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
My final Voice article! It is hard to of the people in the room with you. plement new leadership styles. Every
believe how fast my time of service as There are many internal and external two years we experience this internally
your president has been! committees that run the day to day within our organization as well, and I
Personally, I have been a mem- operations of our organization. For look forward to all the future holds!
ber of American Agri-Women for 14 instance, many of our members serve Several members have contacted
years. The one thing you notice when in the capacity of governmental affairs, me wondering what my next steps will
you attend a meeting, is that AAW has education, membership, finance, com- be. Professionally, I will be launching
acquired many members who not only munications, nominating committee, several start-ups and working through-
care about the success of our organi- Past-Presidents’ Council, bylaws, com- out the continent of North America and
zation, but also work tirelessly towards munity affairs, and special projects, etc. possibly Africa. On my ag advocacy
the betterment of our industry as a I sincerely thank my appointees, and journey, I will continue to serve AAW as
whole. Your elected Executive Com- everyone who has served in support Immediate Past President, and Cali-
mittee members are some of these of AAW’s efforts through their work on fornia Women for Agriculture as Past
women. It has been an honor to serve these committees. Please know how State President. This volunteer work
by their side. Initially, we were seven much your time, talents and efforts are allows me to continue my participation
women from all over the country, who appreciated. The weather and markets in federal and state issues, while my
barely knew each other at all. What a made this year difficult for many. With professional work may permit me to
journey we have had! I will always fond- all that was happening on our farms test the waters of Ag advocacy on the
ly remember it. and ranches, I was even more thankful international level. Additionally, I plan
The younger members of your for your continued support. It made to start advocating for the Arthritis
Executive Committee have kept me on me realize that many members work Foundation in 2020.
my toes! We began each year with a on projects represents their lifelong The women that I have had the op-
retreat where we reviewed the duties contributions to our country, and not portunity to work with, will be counted
that each position was responsible for. just our founder’s vision. among my friends for the rest of my
These duties were then coordinated These past two years, I have also life. Our friendship is a treasure to me.
with all committee members activities, learned how highly engaged and effi- It is a bond that had been forged by
enabling us to reach many of the goals cient teams are an indispensable part our battles in the trenches advocating
we had set collectively for the year. of an organization! AAW’s hard-earned together for our cause. Let’s keep in
Inclusive and transparent discussions reputation for relationship building, touch.
fostered creative solutions, which we strategy development, implementa-
embraced and implemented. I trusted tion, and achievement was desperately Best Regards,
and empowered each member of our needed to respond to the fast pace of
team with their engagements, and I changes that occurred for our indus- Jeanette
was left in awe of their capabilities as try in Washington D.C. Our response Lombardo
they spread their wings and transcend- times proved that the foundation of
ed our organization to the next level. American Agri-Women’s operational
I am proud to have served with them structure has served us well these
and know that our organization is in many years. We run like “a well-oiled
good hands with the energy, determi- machine”. Technical advances may
nation, and vision of the next genera- change how our machine communi-
tion. cates. Cultural and political change 805-746-7040
Managing a national, all VOLUNTEER requires our machine to be constantly cafoodandagadvocates@aol.com
organization of women with diverse evolving, but AAW has proven itself to P.O. Box 24664, Ventura, CA 93002
backgrounds can only occur because be able to easily change, adapt, and im-
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SIGMA ALPHA CONVENTION REPORT
By Karolyn Zurn
Sigma Alpha Sorority is an affiliate of them wanted a collegiate member-
of American Agri-Women and is by ship, which I was happy to help them
far the most significant of the colle- out with.
giate affiliates. The program booklet for the
I was honored to give a welcome convention was very nice and to my
and say a few words about American surprise as I flipped pages there EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Agri-Women at their annual conven- was a half-page picture of AAW
JEANETTE LOMBARDO
tion held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The members posing on the steps of the
President
heat index, while I was there, rose White House annex during our 2019 PO Box 24664
above 110 degrees. However, now I Legislative Fly-In. I flipped another Ventura, CA 93002
know why the rooms are so inexpen- page and there was the Sigma Alpha 805-746-7040
president@americanagriwomen.org
sive during the summer in Arizona. Educational Foundation Report
The convention was held at a written by our very own Lisa Campi- KAROLYN ZURN
beautiful resort, The Scottsdale Re- on Sullivan, who is the President of First Vice President, Resolutions and Vital Issues
18629 County Hwy.14
sort at McCormick Ranch, with many Sigma Alpha Educational Foundation Callaway, MN 56521
outbuildings for meeting rooms, nice and Past President of Sigma Alpha 218-850-9219
pool facility and great food. Sorority. firstvp@americanagriwomen.org
I was so impressed with the whole A few of the speakers really stood JENNY STELMACH
convention; so very organized and it out in my mind, like Lesley Kelly, who Vice President, Communications
ran very smoothly plus the women authors the “High Heels and Canola 2021 Little Stream Run
Owensboro, KY 42303
were fabulous hosts. Fields” blog and is a co-founder of 270-925-1512
This was a learning process for the ”Do More Agriculture foundation” communications@americanagriwomen.org
me to see what Sigma Alpha was all – her content revolves around food,
LESLEY SCHMIDT
about and how the organization is farming, family, mental health and Vice President, Education
set up. I learned about the various agriculture trends and topics that 6504 N. Chisholm Pointe Street
regions and how each one plays into impact farmers and the industry. Park City, KS 67219
education@americanagriwomen.org
their master plan to achieve success.
Kelly Lawler, president of the About Sigma Alpha NATALINA SENTS
national board, was there to greet Sigma Alpha is a professional agricul- Secretary
4009 Douglas Avenue
me along with Megan O’Connell, the tural sorority that promotes scholarship,
Des Moines, IA 50310
outreach director, who visited with leadership, service and fellowship among 319-212-1646
Jane and I about attending. its members. The sorority was founded secretary@americanagriwomen.org
There were several speakers in 1978 at the Ohio State University by
KATIE YOST
and several round-table lead dis- five women who wanted an alternative Treasurer
cussions, including AAW’s table. This to the social Greek sorority system. Since 211 Sugar Ave.
was a great avenue to speak about that time, Sigma Alpha has become Billings, MT 59101
406-855-1393
the many scholarship opportunities a national organization consisting of treasurer@americanagriwomen.org
AAW has to offer young women, such more than 80 chapters, comprised of
as the CHS Foundation/American undergraduate and alumnae members. DORIS MOLD
Past President
Agri-Women Foundation scholar- Today, more than 11,000 members have PO Box 1075
ship, available now. My table was been initiated into Sigma Alpha Sorority. Cumberland, WI 54829
surrounded the whole time with 612-414-7574
pastpresident@americanagriwomen.org
interested women wanting to know
more about our organization. Several
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CONVENTION, continued from page 1
and operated processing facility. We’ll hops. We’ll enjoy their selection of half-day tour will take you through
catch the tail-end of harvest process- wines, Oregon craft beer, Oregon the Columbia River Gorge to Bonne-
ing and see this uniquely Oregon salmon, and other local flavors. ville Hatchery, Oregon Department
product fresh out of the field and On Friday, guests of AAW mem- of Fish and Wildlife’s largest hatchery
sorted through the most modern, bers can attend a Machinery and facility. On your way back you’ll stop
efficient and eco-friendly processing Technology tour (lunch included) for lunch at Multnomah Falls, a 611-
plant in the industry. focused on local fabrication for foot waterfall cascading down basalt
Weather permitting, we will see equipment to be modified to harvest cliffs, making it the tallest in Oregon.
Christmas tree helicopter harvest Oregon’s 200+ crops. While Friday If you have a full day, join us on a trip
south of Oregon City (end of the dinner is on your own, you can sign to the Oregon Coast. The first stop
Oregon Trail), stop for snacks to up to eat with an Oregon Women for is at Tillamook Creamery where you
purchase at EZ Orchards, a fami- Agriculture member who will drive can watch cheese production, taste
ly-run market full of locally grown and you to an eatery off-site - might be samples, visit the general store, and
made seasonal produce, gourmet in the suburbs, might be downtown eat lunch in the beautifully reno-
foods, and artisan goods. Our last Portland. Find your match and sign vated dining hall. Next stop will be
stop before dinner will be at Pacific up! On Saturday guests can connect Cannon Beach, home of the famous
Rim Export Straw Service (PressCo), with local farmers for unique, from- Haystack Rock and your chance to
another family-owned, vertically inte- the-pickup tours of the Willamette touch the Pacific Ocean. We’ll make
grated operation. Valley. our way back over the coastal moun-
We will conclude our day at Scenic For anyone looking for a post-con- tain range and stop for dinner at a
Valley Farms, a third-generation vention optional tour on Sunday, you winery.
family operation growing wine grapes have your pick of a full day or half- Make sure to register at www.owa-
as well as cherries, pears, hazelnuts, day tour. If you need to get out of online.org so you don’t miss out on
green beans, grass seed, hemp, and town in the afternoon or evening, the all that Oregon has to offer!
AAW NATIONAL CONVENTION CLASSES AND SPEAKERS
By Arwen McGilvra
signs of specific types of illnesses, like of the Oregon Department of Agricul-
anxiety, depression, substance use, ture and an update on the #Timbe-
bipolar disorder, eating disorders, rUnity movement. Then we will have
and schizophrenia. Space is limited, a timed of round-table mini-sessions.
and you must register in advance. Roundtables will include topics on Ag
Cost $25. in the Classroom Literacy Programs,
Pre-Conference Class
What the course provides: Adopt a Farmer, Farmed Ending
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
• A five-step action plan to sup- Hunger, Leveraging LinkedIn, Cultivat-
from Noon – 8:00 p.m.
port someone developing signs ing Change Foundation, the Oregon
Mental Health First Aid Class is
and symptoms of a mental Women for Agriculture Auction and
a public education program that
illness or in an emotional crisis. more.
introduces participants to risk fac-
• Information on depression, A networking lunch with humorist
tors and warning signs of mental
anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and Sharon Lacey will follow the roundta-
illnesses, build an understanding of
substance abuse. bles. In addition to being a sought-af-
their impact, and overviews com-
• Available evidence-based pro- ter keynote speaker for companies
mon supports. This 8-hour course
fessional, peer, and self-help like Microsoft, Sharon is also an
uses role-playing and simulations
resources. internationally touring headlining
to demonstrate how to offer initial
• A certificate in Adult Mental comedian. She performs in comedy
help in a mental health crisis and
Health First Aid clubs all across the USA, Canada,
connect persons to the appropriate
China, and has been to Iraq twice to
professional, peer, social, and self-
On Friday, November 8th, 2019 entertain U.S. troops. Sharon is the
help care. The program also teaches
our opening ceremonies will feature author of “A Funny Thing Happened
the common risk factors and warning
a welcome to Oregon by Lisa Hanson on The Way to Dementia: A Stand-Up
4 THE VOICE • FALL 2019 EDITION
Comedian’s Race Against Time.” hostage negotiation, customer
The afternoon will include service and Aristotle can reshape
breakouts with sessions on Grass- our approach to building trust and
roots Action, Oregon Innovations- presenting scientific content.
including the success stories of Jane Kirkpatrick is international-
Pink Shrimp and Meadowfoam, ly recognized for her lively presen-
how to approach your legislators, tations and well-researched stories
“The Oregon Trail and Eating Ever that encourage and inspire.
After” and “It’s About Time” a panel A New York Times Bestselling
featuring women holding positions author, her works have appeared
on agriculture boards at all levels in more than 50 national publi-
from community, state and nation- cations including The Oregonian,
al organizations. The panel discus- Private Pilot, and Daily Guideposts.
sion will range from applying for With more than 1.5 million books
board positions to juggling school, in print, her 30 novels and non-fic-
work, and family. tion titles draw readers from SHARON LACEY
all ages and genders. Most are
Saturday, November 9th, historical novels based on the lives
2019 will include keynotes by of actual historical women often
science communicator Kevin Folta about ordinary women who lived
and author Jane Kirkpatrick. extraordinary lives. Her works have
Kevin Folta calls himself “A won numerous national awards in-
scientist in a scientifically illiterate cluding the WILLA Literary Award,
nation at a time when we need the Carol Award, USABestBooks.
science the most.” Kevin has been com, Will Roger's Medallion Award
the interim Chair of the Horti- and in 1996, her first novel, “A
cultural Sciences Department Sweetness to the Soul,” won the
at the University of Florida and prestigious Wrangler Award from
is a Professor of Horticultural at the Western Heritage and National
the University of Florida. He has Cowboy Museum.
degrees in Biology and Molecular In 2010, after 26 years on the
Biology. Kevin is a researcher spe- Homestead, Jane and Jerry and
cializing in strawberry genomics. their dogs, Bo and Caesar moved
He was awarded the Borlaug CAST to central Oregon and call Bend, KEVIN FOLTA
Communication award in 2016 by home. The seasons on the ranch
the Council for Agricultural Science changed their lives and they left
and Technology. with no regrets. They continue to
The methods that scientists, enjoy new adventures in writing
farmers and agricultural industry and life.
professionals use to share infor- Jane will close our convention
mation with professional audienc- meeting time with a talk about
es fall flat with public audiences. inspiring and enterprising women
Kevin has learned this by boots- from History.
on-the-ground science communi- Come prepared for a lively,
cation attempts with some success informative, educating and en-
and lots of failures. riching time at the 2019 AAW
His Science Communications Convention in Tigard, Oregon.
workshops attempt to rewire the Register now at https://owaonline.
failed strategies scientists, farmers, org/2019-aaw-convention/
and industry professionals employ,
turning lost messages into impact-
ful seeds of change. Lessons from JANE KIRKPATRICK
FALL 2019 EDITION • THE VOICE 5
AAW 2019 CONVENTION DRAFT SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 6-10 • TIGARD, OREGON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2019 FRIDAY, CONT.
Noon – 8:00 p.m. Mental Health First Aid 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Session 1 (Panels or Speakers)
(Limited Space. Must Register to Attend.)
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Break
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Session 2 (Panels or Speakers)
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite Open
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Syngenta Reception
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2019
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dinner in Portland Area
7:00 a.m. Registration Open (Groups will travel with Oregon Members)
8:00 a.m. Foundation Meeting 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open
8:00 a.m. Affiliate Presidents Caucus
8:30 a.m. First Time Attendee Gathering SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2019
10:00 a.m. Joint Executive Committee 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Open
and Foundation Meeting
8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. AAW Business Meeting
11:00 a.m. Standing Committee Meetings
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & 2020 Convention Invite
Noon Board Buses & Pick Up
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. AAW Business Meeting
Boxed Lunches
If more time is needed)
Tours & Dinner Reception
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Keynote by Kevin Folta
8:00 – 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite Open
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2019
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Keynote by Jane Kirkpatrick
7:00 a.m. Registration
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Foundation Meeting (Elections)
8:00 a.m. Silent Auction Opens
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. President’s Reception
8:30 a.m. Spouse/Guest Tour &
7:00 p.m. Banquet and Entertainment
Pick Up Boxed Lunches
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite Open
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2019
8:10 – 8:40 a.m. Worship Service
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Round Table Mini Sessions
Post-Convention Tours
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
AAW FOUNDATION’S MINI-GRANT PROGRAM By Janell Reid
Do you have a grand idea to increase the membership the money for education or membership activities. Grant
of your state’s AAW affiliate but just need some extra cash applications are due by October 15, 2019. The applica-
to put it together? If so the American Agri-Women Founda- tion may be found on the AAW Foundation portion of the
tion has your answer. Each year the Foundation gives up to AAW website, located under the Mini-Grant tab (https://
three grants in the amount of up to $500 to worthy affiliate americanagriwomen.org/mini-grant/). Email the completed
projects. The Foundation requires the affiliate to have at application to foundation@americanagriwomen.org. Any
least 50% of what they ask the foundation for. In addition, questions can be directed to this email as well. Please
the foundation’s money must be at least 10% of the total apply today.
budget. Any AAW affiliate may apply if they are requesting
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NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE
UPDATE: ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT THANK YOU
Jacquie Compston, Co Chairwomen of the Natural Resources Committee
I have been instrumental in intro- nia. His approach to reforming the 1973
SPONSORS
ducing proposed changes to the Endan- Act was based on sound science, adopt- AgPR/AgNewsCenter
gered Species Act (ESA) while serving ing a solid recovery plan, while protect-
as chair for the Natural Resource Com- ing private property rights. Agri-Pulse
mittee for AAW for over 20 years. There It has been a pleasure to work with American Petroleum Institute
have been many administrative changes the Trump administration, and to attend
Bayer Crop Science
in the U.S. Department of the Interior the signing by Secretary of the Interior,
(DOI) over the years, and it was extreme- David Bernhardt when he unveiled the Bayer Feed-A-Bee
ly difficult to be heard during some improvements to the ESA. The im- BIO
administrations. provements to the ESA are designed to
The AAW organization has been improve the implementation of regula- Brazil/LeVake
proactive in efforts to reform the ESA. In tions and increase the transparency and Government Relations
2006 we awarded Richard Pombo the effectiveness by bringing it into the 21st Caterpillar
Veritas Award because of the diligent century. Secretary Bernhardt said, “An ef-
work he had done to reform the ESA fectively administered Act ensures more CropLife America
while in Congress, as a member of the resources can go where they will do the Farm Credit
House of Representatives from Califor- most good: on the ground conservation.”
Food Industry
Environmental Network
Global Water Innovations
Gordley Associates
Michael Torrey
Associates, LLC
Monsanto
National Association of
Broadcasters
Nutra-Lix
Property Casualty Insurers
Association of America
GROUP TEXTING PROGRAM ADDED TO Rural & Agriculture
HELP COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERS Council of America
By Jenny Stelmach
Syngenta
As a means to get out very time-sen- ican Agri-Women Alerts” checkbox and
Western Growers
sitive information, AAW has added a hit “Submit” again. You will then receive
group texting program to alert mem- a text message on the phone number Western Skies Strategies
bers. This program is set up where you you just registered that says, “Welcome
must opt-in to receive the text messag- to American Agri-Women Alerts.” Once
es on your mobile device. To register, you receive that you are all set.
go to the AAW website, click member- You will not be able to reply to this
ship, and then member login. At the text nor will you be able to see any of
bottom of that page, you will see a tab the other numbers that have received
that says, “Sign up to receive text mes- the text.
sage alerts.” Click there and enter your *Carrier fees may apply. Please con-
phone number and click the submit tact your cell phone provider for more
button. Then you will select the “Amer- information.
FALL 2019 EDITION • THE VOICE 7
SCHOLARSHIP, continued from page 1
were created to honor the memory help me continue the work that she is no limit to her growth and achieve-
of these women and encourage the started. Though we have never met, ments in college.
present generation to continue their I feel that we are kindred souls and Jenna Louise Le Blanc, a High
education in agricultural pursuits. that we hope for the same things.” School Graduate from Texas, also
Mahindra donated two scholarships. Julie is creative, takes initiative and is received the Mahindra Scholar-
A total of 84 scholarship applications supportive of others. She illustrates a ship. Her personal goals include a
were received this year. true team spirit and wants everyone career deeply rooted in agriculture
Brea Hostert, Nebraska, received to succeed. $1,000 scholarship is and the beef cattle industry. To that
the High School Scholarship. Through given to each age division. end, Jenna’s goal is to earn a degree
her endorsements, her key traits Jacqueline Sue Taylor, a High in Animal Science, then Doctor of
were her work ethic and drive to School Graduate from California, re- Veterinary Medicine, and pursue a
succeed. This scholarship will give ceived the Mahindra Scholarship. She career in large animal medicine, with
Brea the opportunity to build on the is very intelligent and has prepared specialization in cattle reproductive
knowledge she already possesses herself exceptionally well for leader- technologies and/or pathology. She
and will further her ability to make a ship roles in the agricultural industry. plans to continue running her own
positive contribution to the agricul- Jackie was the recipient of the 2019 beef cattle herd with Red Angus, Red
tural community. She is a wonderful Fresno State President’s Spirit of Brangus, and Brahman cattle. Jenna
representation of all the great things Service Award. She has demonstrat- is a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador
that agriculture has to offer. ed focus, purpose, and direction putting in countless hours of service
Julie Ann Wadzinski, Wisconsin, not only in the pursuit of her aca- both locally and around the state.
received the Continuing Education demic program, but has developed She works at multiple shows and has
Scholarship. Julie’s goal is to teach all tremendous leadership experience assisted other FFA and 4-H members
farmers the options available to them through her high school and college showing other cattle when they need
so that they can live their poten- leadership roles. With her endless help or assistance. $1,200 will be
tial much like Sister Thomas More curiosity, passion for agriculture and given to both Mahindra Scholarship
Bertels. “I want this scholarship to animals, and her people skills there Recipients.
AAW FOUNDATION PHOTO CONTEST
Foundation Photo Contest Deadline is October 1st
Get out there and capture great agriculturally related photos to send in for the annual photo contest! The
winning photos will be placed on notecards the Foundation sells every year as a fundraiser. Photos cannot include
people and must be original work of the contestant.
Send all entries, no more than two photos per contestant, to verstuyftm@gmail.com by October 1st.
8 THE VOICE • FALL 2019 EDITION
CONDUCT OF MEETINGS FOR AAW AFFILIATES By Kristine Ranger, Parliamentarian
With the Annual Meeting ap- given to topics of conversation from a adoption of the motion that … All in
proaching, affiliate members have a previous meeting that were tabled, or favor, say ‘Aye’. (Pause for response.)
unique opportunity to learn, practice left unresolved. Those opposed, say ‘No’. (Pause for
and observe two critical leadership response)
What is the Proper Procedure for
skills: presiding over meetings and 3. The chair announces the result
Handling a Main Motion?
engaging members in healthy debate. of the vote. “The ayes have it, the
When presiding, two essential skills First Step: Obtain & Assign the Floor motion is adopted, and …. (indicating
are 1) preparing and following an 1. A member rises when no one the effect of the vote),” or “The no’s
agenda, and 2) handling motions fairly else has the floor and addresses have it, and the motion is lost.”
and consistently. the chair: “Madam President,” or
Engaging in Healthy Discussion
“Madam Chairman,” or by other
Sample Meeting Agenda Discussion, or debate in parlia-
proper title. (In a large assembly,
(Excerpted from the NAP publication, The Chair’s mentary terms, is how an assembly
Guide: Order of Business) the member gives his or her name
decides whether a proposed course
• Call to Order and identification.) The member
of action should be followed. Dis-
• Opening Ceremonies (optional) remains standing and awaits recog-
agreement is healthy, even neces-
• Roll Call or Credentials Committee nition by the chair.
sary, to get all ideas on the table and
Report 2. The chair recognizes the member
achieve buy in from the members.
• Reading and Approval of Minutes by announcing his or her name
Healthy debate helps the organization
• Reports of Officers, Boards, and or title, or, in a small assembly, by
make the best decision if discussion is
Standing Committees nodding.
approached fairly and consistently, as
• Reports of Special Committees (if Second Step: Bringing a Motion Before described below:
such committees are prepared or the Assembly
instructed to report) • Before speaking in debate, mem-
1. The member makes the motion: “I
• Special Orders (announced only if bers obtain the floor as described
move that (or ‘to’) …” and resumes
there are special orders) above in Presiding.
his/her seat.
• Unfinished Business and General • The person who makes a motion
2. Another member, without rising,
Orders may speak on it first, if he or she
seconds the motion: “I second the
• New Business expresses the desire to do so.
motion,” or “I second it” or even just
• Announcements • All remarks are addressed to the
“second.”
• Program (if a program or a speaker chair, not to other members.
3. The chair restates the motion: “It is
is planned for the meeting) • Debate is confined to the merits of
moved and seconded that ….”
• Adjourn the motion currently under consid-
Third Step: Consideration of the Motion eration.
Experienced leaders will note the 1. Members debate the motion (when • The amount of time each person
use of the term “Unfinished Business” allowed). is allotted for debate can be set in
rather than “Old Business” on the 2. The chair puts the motion to a vote the rules of the assembly.
sample agenda. The latter is an out- by asking, “Are you ready for the • Debate can only be closed by order
dated term that is often misused. Old question?” If no one rises to claim of the assembly (2/3 vote), or by
business is just that, items that were the floor, the chair proceeds to the chair if no one seeks the floor
disposed of at a previous meeting. take the vote. for further debate.
Unfinished business is commonly The chair says: “The question is on the
OHIO’S JANE MARSHALL HOLDS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
By Janell Reid
American Agri-Women member Jane Marshall from $1,000 scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year was Eli-
Ohio held a fundraiser for her birthday in 2018 on Face- za Ann Hunzeker of Nebraska. The Foundation would like
book. As a result, Jane was able to raise and donate to thank Jane for her generous donation and to congratu-
$1,200 to the AAW Foundation so the group was able late Eliza on winning the scholarship.
to donate one more scholarship this year. Receiving a
FALL 2019 EDITION • THE VOICE 9
OREGON CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION By Tracy Duerst
As Oregon Women for Agriculture the massive rally in late June. Thou- • Force farmers, nurseries and other
members prepare to host the 2019 sands of loggers, truckers, farmers and price-taking industries to absorb
AAW Convention, I thought it would ranchers brought their families and significant increases in their operat-
be appropriate to discuss one of the equipment to Salem to protest (and ing costs;
most recent contentious issues facing kill) HB 2020 – the “Cap & Trade” bill, • Place additional stress on our
the natural resources industries in probably the most notable bill of the state’s already fragile forest prod-
Oregon, Cap and Trade. During our session which brought national atten- ucts industry
convention, you will most likely hear tion to the issue. This was the legisla-
many of our Oregon members speak tion that motivated the Senate Repub- What’s Next? Not taking this loss
of the burdensome regulation that licans to leave the state and its death lightly, the Monday directly following
our Governor is determined to enact. was contingent on them returning. sine die, Governor Brown doubled
Several Oregon Women for Agricul- No one expected the minority caucus down on her support of an Oregon
ture members have been active in and rural grassroots to leverage the Cap & Trade program. At a press
the grassroots efforts to defeat some supermajority and start a movement conference, she announced interest
of the legislation at Oregon Capital. that has received national attention. It in calling a special session to advance
Marie Bowers Stagg was invited to the is because of these combined efforts legislation or utilizing her "executive
White House in July to listen to Pres- that HB 2020 is dead today powers and direction of state agen-
ident Trump’s remarks on America’s What was HB 2020 really? Follow- cies."
Environmental Leadership because of ing the lead of California’s program, Salem insiders question her ability
her leadership in fighting the Oregon HB 2020 attempted to set a statewide to push a proposal through a spe-
Cap and Trade legislation. Brenda Fr- cap on emissions. Every entity emit- cial session and what major actions
ketich, owner of Kirsch Family Farms in ting more than 25,000 metric tons she could take without the legislative
St. Paul, spoke at the rally at the State of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) assembly creating some statutory
Capital in June and recently wrote an would have been required to purchase authorities first. However, with Dem-
editorial for the Oregonian newspaper allowances equal to the tons of CO2e ocratic supermajorities that support
on the topic. You can follow her on they emit. Over time, the number of seeing Oregon leads the nation in
Facebook and read more on her blog allowances available steadily declines greenhouse gas reductions, we expect
at www.nuttygrass.com. I received — 45 percent below 1990 levels by the legislature to continue work on
permission to share the following two 2035, and 80 percent by 2050. this issue.
articles on this subject in this edition The cap covered all fossil fuels dis- After leaving Salem to stop a vote
of the Voice. tributed in Oregon (including transpor- on HB 2020, Cap and Trade, the
tation, heating, and industrial fuels), Senate Republicans have agreed to
By Oregonian’s For Food and Shelter all electricity generated or imported return under a negotiated agreement
(Edited by Tracy Duerst) for use there, and a range of industrial that will kill HB 2020. This will allow the
The 2019 Oregon Legislative processes that produce GHGs as a by- legislature to complete their business
session adjourned on June 30th, just product. All told, roughly 100 entities, and adjourn by the constitutional sine
hours before the Constitutional dead- representing 80 percent of the state’s die of June 30th. It will also prevent a
line. The final gavel capped off a tu- GHG emissions would be covered by special session
multuous session that featured plenty the program.
of political theater and significant What would this have meant for OPINION: THOUSANDS OF US SPOKE
policy changes for Oregon businesses Oregonians? UP AGAINST CAP-AND-TRADE. LEGISLA-
and the natural resources sector. The • Increase the cost of gasoline and TORS FINALLY HEARD US
session will be remembered for the diesel by 16-22¢ per gallon in the By Brenda Frketich July 17, 2019
deep partisan divide and the unprec- first year of the program alone; Thousands of hard-working Ore-
edented number of advocates who • Dramatically increase the cost of gonians stood on the Capitol steps
came to the Capitol to make their voic- natural gas and propane; in Salem last month to make their
es heard. While school, health care, • Place energy-intensive, trade-ex- voices heard. Truck drivers, loggers,
and public employee groups all filled posed industries like manufacturing mill workers, and farmers like me who
the hallways and the Capitol steps, and food processing at a significant would be disproportionately impacted,
the most notable demonstration was disadvantage; and in many cases decimated, were
10 THE VOICE • FALL 2019 EDITIONstanding up to a Legislature that re- about conservative-leaning newspa- defeat on corporate campaign con-
fused to listen to our voices speaking pers from our state’s east side. I’m tributions, as if it were inconceivable
against Oregon’s proposed cap and referring to some of the most liberal. that a bipartisan majority of legislators
trade legislation, House Bill 2020. The Daily Astorian declared that, could study the issue and ultimately
As a lifelong Oregonian and farmer, “After careful consideration, we believe choose to stand up for good-paying,
I take pride in being a steward of the this legislation would be disastrous — family-wage jobs in their districts.
land. I also stand behind efforts to both for Oregon as a whole and Clat- The story also seemed to, illogically,
protect the environment; however, for sop County in particular. Working-class question why several legislators would
something as global as the climate, we Oregonians would be particularly hard receive financial support for their cam-
need a plan that encompasses more hit. That message seems to be falling paigns from the major employers in
than just Oregon. Under HB 2020, on deaf ears in Salem.” their districts just as public employee
Oregonians would have gotten nothing Eugene’s Register-Guard took it unions and other entrenched special
except skyrocketing energy costs, loss a step further, “The bill reeks of rich, interest groups give to Democrats to
of rural jobs, and an enormous new progressive urbanites misunderstand- drive political agendas in Salem. What
tax at the fuel pump. ing rural and struggling Oregon. It Davis refused to see was exactly what
And for what environmental gain? lacks incentives to encourage and sup- newspaper editors, responsible legisla-
The expected environmental impacts port individual changes. Those ablest tors, and hard-working Oregonians
were negligible – and some argue that to change wouldn’t feel the pinch.” could see – poorly conceived policy.
the loss of manufacturing to states far Thankfully, several legislators took It shouldn’t take a five-mile-long line
more dependent on fossil fuel-based the time to listen and put responsible of trucks, tractors, and hard-working
energy would have increased global science before empty political rheto- people to bring common sense to
emissions. ric. They saw the faces of those who Salem, but if it does, I’m proud to have
Not a single major newspaper represent the backbone of many rural been part of it and grateful to those
editorial board in our state came economies, recognized that they were who listened.
out in support of HB 2020. Some, about to drive off a cliff and hit the
including The Oregonian/OregonLive brakes.
Editorial Board, did not take a public A story by The Oregonian/Oregon-
position. Those that did take a position Live’s environmental reporter Rob Da-
adamantly opposed it. I’m not talking vis seemed to blame the legislation’s
A SPECIAL VISIT WITH KAREN BUDD-FALEN By Karen Yost
“Several members of AAW visited
with Karen Budd-Falen, Deputy So-
licitor for Parks and Wildlife during
the June 2019 AAW Fly-In. While her
schedule did not allow participation
on the AAW Symposium panel at the
Department of Interior (DOI) on Mon-
day morning, Ms. Budd-Falen made a
special effort to invite AAW members
into her conference room to discuss
concerns of rural America following
the event.
A candid discussion of Endangered
Species reforms was on the table
as well as a true listening session of
member concerns in other areas of
the DOI matters. Her desire to help
protect both natural resources and Back, L-R: Heather Hampton-Knodle, IL; Janell Reid, CO; Linda Schiffer, WY; Jacquie Compston, NV; Karen
Budd-Falen; Kellie Kittelmann (back), MT; Ardath DeWall, IL; Rose Tryon VanCott, CA.
the people who manage it was clear
to those who attended.” Front, L-R: Alden Knodle, IL; Kathy Reavis, TX; Karen Yost, MT. Insert and photographer, Emily Duerst, OR.
FALL 2019 EDITION • THE VOICE 112019 AAW FOUNDATION & OFFICER NOMINEES
ARDATH DEWALL, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Ardath DeWall, of Shannon, Illinois, of Education and serving on several
and representing Foremost Farms USA committees: Dairy, Bylaws, Presidents’
and Illinois Agri-Women, is a nominee Council, Convention Co-Chair, Fly-In
for AAW Foundation director. As AAW Symposium, Membership Dues, Fund-
Vice President of Education, and liai- raising, Membership, and New Affiliate.
son to AAW Foundation, she helped She has attended conventions, Mid-
members see how we could work Year meetings, and Fly-In for several
together on projects and educational years. She is also a Leadership at its
programs. Ardath has been chair of Best graduate.
the DAA Scholarship Committee for Ardath has served on the Nation-
the Foundation Board, enabling her al Dairy Board, has been Associated
to communicate with applicants who Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) Women’s
benefit from one of the scholarships president and president of Agricul-
it funds and how their love for the tural Women’s Leadership Network,
agricultural industry can be deepened and presently serves on the Illinois
and leadership in their communities Milk Promotion Board, Mid-West Dairy
broadened by joining AAW. Board, Highland Community College
Ardath’s AAW experience includes Board, and FFUSA Board, and attends
being AAW President, 1st Vice Pres- Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church.
ident, Secretary, and Vice President
MAGGIE HOWLEY, FOUNDATION BOARD NOMINEE
Maggie Howley, a candidate for the in Polson, MT and operated a dairy
AAW Foundation Board, grew up on herd and raw milk bottling plant for
a dairy farm one of seven children in 10 years. A move to Texas and man-
southern Wisconsin. Her father built aging her parents 800 cow dairy herd
the first milking parlor in the state of for three years brought them to their
Wisconsin, and they also had a dairy present ranch in Custer, MT where
plant bottling their own milk and they live now. They were active in 4-H
making cheese as well. Maggie was during their five children's growing
active in 4-H, and everything sports. up years, and she remains active as a
She graduated from the University of co-chair and Chief Horse Management
Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of judge in an American version of the
Science degree in Family Resources youth British Horse Society. She is a
and Consumer Sciences. After two grandmother of four, with children
years of teaching High School and living in Denver, California, and Germa-
marriage, as a couple, she and her ny (now in Okinawa, Japan) where they
husband went into the Peace Corps. love traveling and seeing Agriculture
They were stationed in West Africa all over the world in our travels. They
where they worked with Infant/Moth- love striking up conversations with
er nutrition and animal husbandry. farmers and food producers wherever
After returning to the US, they settled they travel.
12 THE VOICE • FALL 2019 EDITIONJANE MARSHALL, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF VITAL ISSUES NOMINEE
Jane Marshall is our nominee for committee chair in 2009, served as
First Vice-President of Vital Issues. president of the AAW Foundation for
She is a member of Ohio Agri-Women four years of the six she was on the
where she has served as president Foundation. She served on the nom-
and secretary. She lives in Preble inating committee in 2012 and was
County, near Eaton, Ohio. She and her nominating chair in 2013 and 2014.
husband Thomas have five children She was awarded the Leaven Award in
ages 18-29. Their family, along with 2014. Jane served as co-chair for the
Thomas’ brothers, operate a dairy 2014 Ohio Convention. Jane’s latest
and grain farm. She has a Bachelor service to AAW was as VP of Communi-
of Science in Agricultural Engineering cations in 2015-2017.
from The Ohio State University. Jane is Jane explains why she is running
a faithful member of New Hope United for First Vice-President of Vital Issues,
Methodist Church in Preble County. “AAW has been a very important part
Jane has been active in AAW since of my life over the last 15 years. My
2004 when she attended Syngenta family and I have made lots of friends
Leadership at Its Best and the Quad and learned lots of things through
Cities Convention that same year. She AAW. I want to give back to AAW. caring, encouraging, agricultural orga-
was hooked and was quick to make I want to be part of the team that nization. I look forward to serving AAW
great friends. She was the Veritas continues to build this hard-working, and its members.”
SAMANTHA JO KORZEKWA, VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS NOMINEE
Samantha Jo Korzekwa is the nomi- University in College Station. Saman-
nee for Vice-President of Communica- tha is a County Extension Agent with
tions. She is from Uvalde, Texas where Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
she serves as president of Texas in Uvalde County.
Agri-Women and the Uvalde Chapter She loves keeping people in the
of Texas Agri-Women. These positions know and wants to help fulfill this by
have allowed her to demonstrate her running for Vice President of Commu-
leadership skills and work with Ban- nications. Along with her strong agri-
quet in the Field Committee. cultural background, she will also bring
Growing up living the life of farming positivity, motivation, and creativity to
and ranching, which includes her fam- the leadership team. Samantha also
ily’s seed business, Samantha contin- has experience in creating flyers and
ued her education and obtained her newsletters through her work with ag
bachelor’s degree in horticulture and producers.
a minor in agronomy from Texas A&M
KATIE YOST, TREASURER NOMINEE
Growing up in Montana, Katie board and the American Agri-Women
Yost has been involved in agriculture Executive Committee Board.
throughout her life. Her family comes On the state level, she has previ-
from a ranching background, and ously served on the board of Montana
she now works for her family-owned Agri-Women as their secretary and
livestock liquid feed company, Nu- is currently a chair for the national
tra-Lix, Inc. Since 2007, she continues convention in 2020. She spends her
to share her passion for agriculture summers working for Yost Events pro-
by actively participating in American ducing team roping. In Katie’s down-
Agri-Women. She has served on the time, she loves to travel the World.
American Agri-Women Foundation
FALL 2019 EDITION • THE VOICE 13AMERICAN AGRI-WOMEN
LEAVEN AWARD NOMINATION FORM
AAW presents the LEAVEN AWARD to those persons who, to an outstanding degree, have acted as
“leaven”, a truly feminine concept since “lady” means giver of bread. . “Leaven” (yeast) is a small element
that can interact and influence everything around it. It permeates and raises the elements it’s mixed with.
Leaven multiples its effectiveness for good. AAW presents the LEAVEN Award annually to recipients that
are nominated by AAW affiliates. An Awards Committee comprised of four (4) former Leaven Award
Recipients makes the final selection. The first Awards Committee (1977) came up with the word “Leaven” as
a means of evaluating the candidates. Please submit the name of a person whom you feel is outstanding and
deserving of recognition for efforts for agriculture and service to AAW. List the qualities and contributions
that you feel are appropriate to AAW. There should only be one nominee per affiliate. Candidates must be
members of AAW. Submit nominations by October 25, 2019 to kimberlylschmuhl@gmail.com and
aaw@americanagriwomen.org.
ELIGIBILITY:
• The committee will give consideration to a candidate’s achievements, be they on a state, regional or
national scale.
• You may include additional information; comments and letters of support that you feel may
strengthen your candidates’ qualifications.
• The Awards Committee will use an evaluation system, allotting from 1 to 10 points for each quality
described by the person(s) making the nomination.
o (L) Loyalty to the mission of AAW
o (E) Enthusiasm
o (A) Anticipatory (thinks and plans ahead; does not react to crises only)
o (V) Valiant (has courage; overcomes any natural timidity)
o (E) Effectiveness (exhibits ability to produce intended effects)
o (N) Nurturing (encourages and helps develop talents and skills of others)
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATION AND SCORING FOR LEAVEN AWARD:
These guidelines were approved November, 1983, and revised 1990, 2000, & 2004
• The L E A V E N Award is the highest award given to American Agri-Women members.
• The L E A V E N Award shall be reserved for those members in good standing whose service to
AAW is performed on a volunteer basis.
• Since sixty (60) points is the top score – the standard for selection of a recipient should be fifty (50)
or above. A maximum of three (3) awards may be given annually.
• The Awards Committee shall be comprised of at least four (4) of the former Leaven Award
recipients. The President shall appoint the Chairperson.
• Nomination forms will be available on the website and will be given to affiliates at the AAW Mid-
Year Meeting.
• Completed forms are to be received by August 1st. Late forms will not receive any consideration.
• An affiliate group must recommend a candidate. Each affiliate can nominate one candidate annually.
• Forms should be filled out completely with support evidence where applicable.
• An Affiliate should be notified to allow possibility of having recipient present to receive the Award,
but the nominee should not be told of her/his selection as recipient.
• An engraved plaque will be presented to each recipient.
• The Chairperson will furnish information to the Vice President of Communication for preparation of
a news release. The Vice President of Communication will also provide pictures.
• NOTE: It was recommended the Executive Committee consider establishing an “Ag Service” or
other appropriate award as recognition for deserving persons not eligible for the Leaven Award.
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14 THE VOICE • FALL 2019 EDITIONName of Organization: ___________________________________________________________
Organizational Endorsement – Two Officers:
Signature: _____________________________ Date:
Printed Name: _________________________ Position: _______________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Date:
Printed Name: _________________________ Position: _______________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of Candidate: _____________________________________________________________
(First) (Middle) (Last)
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
(Street or Box) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
Phone: ( ) ___________________ Email: ___________________________________
(L) LOYALTY to the mission of AAW
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(E) ENTHUSIASM
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(A) ANTICIPATORY (Thinks and plans ahead; does not react to crises only.)
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(V) VALIANT (Has courage; overcomes any natural timidity.)
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(E) EFFECTIVENESS (Exhibits ability to produce intended effects.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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(N) NUTURING (Encourages and helps develop talents and skills of others.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Please write a paragraph (not to exceed 250 words) about the candidate’s relation to/interest in agriculture
(raised on a farm, in agri-business, owns lands etc.)
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
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(L) ____ (E) ____ (A) ____ (V) ____ (E) ____ (N) ____TOTAL: ____
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