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Volume 27 • Issue 3 • March 2012 Editor: Marcial Campbell Wyoming Beef It CattleWomen News 2012 ANCW Convention From your President From cow/calf and seed source operations, through stocker and feeder operations there are many people involved in the BEEF ‘community’, aka ‘industry’. Our goal is to produce a healthy, humanely raised, safe product for human consumption. It seems BEEF is finally getting the good press it deserves. Just recently I have seen updates from ANCW regard- ing BOLD - Beef in Optimal Lean Diet, DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and HAD - Health American Diet, all supporting the consump- tion of BEEF as part of a healthy diet. Search any of the diets to see how our Above: Angela Whitlock holds a guitar on the stage of the Ryman Adiitorium. Right: Angela 29 lean cuts of beef can be used in a healthy diet. Another interesting article Whitlock and Gwen Geis in Nashville for ANCW I read is about Meat Hipsters. “Meat hipsters used to be vegetarians (when it Convention. was trendy), then vegans (when it was trendy). Now they are meat hipsters or Nashville, Tenn., over and meet new people. The siasm of Sarah Bohnen- “sustainable” & “conscious eaters”. Meat hipsters ritualize charcuterie, butch- 8,000 Cattle Industry first meeting, as I sat down, kamp, program man- ery, back-to-the-land farming and the myth of the pastoral agrarian paradise.” supporters, Excitement, I was asked if this was my ager of the National Beef (urbandictionairy.com) It makes me glad to see that meat is now trendy! Enthusiasm, and informa- first time by a couple of Ambassador Program and However, what do we share with consumers regarding our BEEF by- tion. ladies and after replying “Telling the Beef Story” to products? Most are familiar with the uses of beef by-products in such What an experience. yes, they both told me that the National Beef Speakers things as clothing, shoes, boots, belts, wallets, gloves and sports equip- Sharing the feelings, if I need anything just to let Bureau, it is easy to see that ment. But beef byproducts are also in household items such as crayons, knowledge and friendships them know and they both great things are happening creams and lotions, gelatin, glue, shaving cream and many others. Ren- that attending something of happened to be Regional in the ANCW and the cat- dered beef fat is also a component in antifreeze, asphalt and biodiesels. Stea- this scale bring forth is dif- directors from Georgia tle industry as a whole. ric acid from beef fat is also used in tires to help them hold their shape. But ficult, but I will give it a try. and California. Talk about I would encourage the most impressive use for beef by-products is pharmaceutical. Cattle pro- Getting to know peo- being made to feel wel- everyone to try to attend vide medical products such as chymotrypsin used in the healing of burns and ple from all segments of come and part of things! either summer conference wounds; collagen, used in plastic surgery; glucagon which treats low blood our industry and realiz- Attending meetings in Denver or convention at sugar; and heparin which is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) to name a few. ing that we are all working and workshops was a great least once in their time of While Riding for the Brand, remember not only is BEEF nutrient rich, heart toward the same goals and experience, especially see- being a Beef producer or healthy and delicious cattle, by-products are used in clothing and accessories, attempting to achieve the ing some of the reasons supporter. I can guarantee common household items and has medical product uses as well. same results is a humbling we do the things we do. It that you will come away (See WOW that Cow available from ANCW for even more great info about experience. It was great was exciting to see first- excited and fired up ready the awesome cow!) to see some familiar faces hand the changes being to share our story. MEETING NOTE: Region V & VI: Kona, Hawaii -- May 21 - 24. Informa- from the Regional meet- made in some of the pro- Gwen Geis, tion available at ancw.org Hope to see some folks there! ing in Sheridan a year ago grams, from the enthu- Vice President Our June meeting will be held in conjunction with WSGA in Jackson (May 30 - June 2) Exact date and time of our meeting to be announced. Angela Whitlock, WCW President Gwen Geis and I ~Looking back~ attended the American National CattleWom- with a twist en’s (ANCW) winter convention that was Article by a Past President of Wyoming Cow-Belles!! held in conjunction “Though our main object in orga- some good meat advertising in nation- with National Cattle- nizing was to get better acquainted and ally known magazines, and the war men’s Beef Associa- to help the WSGA, many has caused nutritionists to tion (NCBA) in Nash- of us hope that in time we stress the necessity of meat ville, TN. It was grat- may also become a factor in in the diet. This has been a ifying to see so many promoting worthwhile proj- big help, but there are still Wyoming faces there; ects of interest and bene- too many meatless meals especially our Colle- fit not only to ourselves but being served on our Ameri- giate CattleWomen to other women of our state can tables. sporting their ‘uni- and nation. One of these I believe there is still a lot form’ t-shirts. One of the most exciting ANCW conventions. I always learn so projects could be that of to be done in teaching peo- events was the Beef Quality Assurance much and meet so many great ladies helping to educate the aver- ple to use the less expensive award, which was awarded to Padlock working to promote our product. age housewife to the real- cuts of meat and to prove Ranches of Dayton. Congratulations to Don’t worry, it was not all work ization of the real value to them that the cheaper them and all who work diligently on and no play for those of us in Nash- of meat in the diet as an Charlotte Snodgrass cuts, properly prepared, Beef Quality Assurance programs in ville. We had time to enjoy the trade essential, vitamin rich food. During are just as appetizing and nutritious their operations. show, tour Nashville including a trip to the past several years there has been Please see PAST on page 7 Gwen and I tried to ‘divide and the Country Music Hall of Fame. No conquer’ the committee meetings. trip to Nashville would be complete There are some scoring changes for without a night at the Grand Ole Opry. the Beef Ambassador contest and some Personally, this was a highlight. Spring Meeting minor By-Law revisions. The new Mark your calendars for the sum- scoring will be given to Mary Owens mer convention to be held in Denver, and Leslie Hendry to incorporate into CO, July 25-28, 2012 and the winter Saturday, March 24 • 10:00 a.m. our contest. We will also be addressing convention to be held in Tampa, FL, Myra Fox EnergyBuilding, Casper College. by-law changes, where appropriate, at February 6-9, 2013 (DATES SUB- (Next building north of the Ag Pavilion) our June meeting. If given the opportu- JECT TO CHANGE). We will have a carry in salad lunch. nity, I would recommend attending the Angela Whitlock, WCW President Angela will provide the plates, beverages, etc. That should save some time so we can have our meeting Visit our website at: and something to eat before hitting the contest. Beef Amabassador contest will follow at 1 :00 p.m. www.WyoCattleWomen.org Page 2 Wyoming CattleWomen Nominating Committee by Ladonna Good We’re looking for ward. The meetings are mittee should contact a YOU! It’s time once few (only four a year), member of the nominat- again to begin the search but the friendships ing committee. We’d for Wyoming Cattle- gained are many! LOVE to hear from Women who want to The officer posi- you! Beef Gift Certificates by Gwen Geis & Kahla Mills help keep our organiza- tions are: President, Election of Offi- tion strong by accepting Vice-President, Secre- cers will take place at Beef Gift Certificates experienced sors at games. This is giving us some a nomination to serve as tary, Treasurer, Auditor, the Wyoming Cattle- more interest over the holiday season more exposure in a different venue and an officer for the com- and Parliamentarian. Women’s Annual Meet- than the previous year. Hopefully this broadening our audience. ing 2012-2013 year. Some current officers ing to be held during will be the trend for the coming year. The Beef Gift Certificate program We are grateful for have agreed to “move Wyoming Cattle Indus- Wyoming CattleWomen is again has also had renewed interest by a bank the positive aspects up the ladder,” but there try Convention May 30 sponsoring the “Beefiest Player of the in Torrington willing to partner with us going on in the beef is always a spot for new – June 2, 2012 in Jack- Game” during the Wyoming Calvary to get the card system up and going industry right now. It’s people to get involved. son Hole. WY. Indoor Football League season. Each again. This would be a great benefit still important, however, In addition to the offi- Contact player receiving this distinction is and let us reach outside the state lines for us to stay informed cers, there are commit- information: awarded $20 or $25 in Beef Gift Certif- Gwen Geis and Kahla Mills, and to continue our ded- tee chairman for such Ladonna Good, icates.