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NALF Update 2018 NALF Committee Assignments Grassroots action, through a committee process, is one of the core values of the North American Limousin Foundation. The NALF president makes appointments to several committees each year. These committees exist to ensure certain aspects of the association run properly. They give a voice to the membership by bringing their needs and concerns to the board. Please take note of the following committee assignments and description of the ten committees for 2018. NALF president, Gary Fuchs, and NALF thanks these committee members in advance for their service and dedication to the advancement of NALF and the Limousin breed. Nominating Committee This committee networks with the NALF membership to identify the most qualified candidates for directors to serve on the NALF board and provide leadership for the organization. The committee’s recommendations for directors shall be published in the November issue of LIMOUSIN TODAY. Nominations from outside the nominating committee must be made to the NALF office no later than October 1. Chairman: Bret Begert 20 | APRIL 2018 Commercial Marketing Committee Increases demand and commercial market share through advertising, promotion and execution of programs directed to demonstrate and enhance the commercial value of Limousin genetics. They also provide input as to educational efforts directed toward commercial producers and content directed toward NALF members on subjects related to serving the needs of commercial producers. This is the primary committee liaison with alliance entities. They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to advertising, commercial marketing and promotion, and commercial programs. Chairman: Joey Freund; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Wade Beckman, Dan Hunt, Mark Barker, Gene Raymond, Joe Moore; Members: Mike Smith, Trent Coleman, Mat Lewis, Andy Bailey, Fred Wacker, Shelby Skinner. Finance Committee Oversees development and execution of NALF’s annual operating budget consistent with long-term board approved financial objectives. Monitor income and expenses on a monthly basis and coordinate with other committees as to executing their plan of work in accordance to approved budget guidelines. Recommend mid- year adjustments to the budget as might be deemed necessary to achieve targeted year-end financial performance objectives. Provide oversight for execution of the board approved investment policy and track performance of investments. Review year- end financial performance including report from auditor. Chairman: Austin Hager; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Gary Fuchs, Dexter Edwards, Jim Bob Hendrickson, Curt Wieczorek LIMOUSIN TODAY/ Communications Committee Explore the commonalities between both parties to decrease duplication of effort, while complementing each other’s actions. As necessary, guide operation and interest with LIMOUSIN TODAY. Chairman: Bruce Lawrence; Staff: Mark Anderson and Mallory Blunier; Board members: Jim Bob Hendrickson, Charles Linhart, Randy Corns, Dexter Edwards; Members: Chad Settje, Bob Mitchell, Chisum Peterson. Membership Committee Increase membership, registrations, transfers, and involvement of members in activities of NALF and their respective state Limousin associations. This committee provides input as to educational efforts directed toward NALF members for more effective