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