Im curious how the NCBA gets their presidents,as I just recieved a trade magazine and damn if they dont have another yesman paradeing around as president,seems like they have had at least 3or 4 in the last year,I guess packers get mad at them and get them another mouth piece ?...............good luck
NCBA PRESIDENTS
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Yep- Thats what I was wondering too when I saw the Jolley interview --Only was a couple of months ago the Texas fella came in- Now they say a guy from Missouri is President....Did the Texas fellow quit NCBA? Check into a sanitarium? Drop off the face of the earth? He isn't even mentioned on their website anymore :???:
Interesting when looking at their website this morning- they already have a statement about Gale Nortons retirement--- but not a word about the PSA and GIPSA hearings :???:
Now I know why MRJ knows nothing of the hearings- the pulpit still doesn't recognize its happening :wink: :lol:
Interesting when looking at their website this morning- they already have a statement about Gale Nortons retirement--- but not a word about the PSA and GIPSA hearings :???:
Now I know why MRJ knows nothing of the hearings- the pulpit still doesn't recognize its happening :wink: :lol:
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HOT SEAT??????????when Only was a couple of months ago the Texas fella came in- Now they say a guy from Missouri is President....Did the Texas fellow quit NCBA? Check into a sanitarium? Drop off the face of the earth?
I suppose you guys are not spoofing, are you?
It must be strange for some of you to see an organization with an orderly, annual election of officers rather than having a president who is annointed to serve for however many years????
Maybe you are all having more fun than than you should if time is flying by so fast for you. Jim McAdams was elected more than one year ago, and Jan Lyons the year before that, and so on. They all served well for a full year, on back to John Lacey. I am not certain how it was before that, but regular elections and new officers have long been the way of this organization and the predecessors.
Each NCBA president back ten years to John Lacey, has served one year. Lacey was asked to serve for a second year as transition between the NCB and the NCBA took place.
Each president has been elected to serve as president elect for the year prior to his election as president. I believe there is provision for a nomination from the floor in one or both of those elections. All members vote, one person,one vote for the officers and other ballots in NCBA.
The NCBA presidency is a voluntary position and requires a great sacrifice of that officer because they probably have to hire someone to take their place in their own business, and are conpensated only for direct expenses required in their job as president. I believe the cattle industry has been well served by them.
Mike John, a cattle producer from Missouri is the current president. I like his comment in the Feb. 16 issue of the Beef Business Bulletin, where he said:
"We celebrate the 10th anniversary of NCBA. But our democratic organization--the cattlemen's democracy--has survived for more than 108 years. It has endured because it works for those who participate. Cattlemen from every corner of the country have a voice in the NCBA process and set the course for industry solutions.
We need this democracy now more than ever. Cattlemen are seeing unprecedented change in our industry. We can either direct this change or let it direct us.
I believe this rapid change offers opportunity. If we embrace it, we can work proactively to manage change for our benefit. To profit from change, we need effective leadership. NCBA members expect their organization to lead. It's what we do. It's what we've always done. And it's what we will continue to do to create profit opportunities and growth in the cattle industry.
Leadership requires open and honest communication. It's sometimes a lot easier to tell people what you think they want to hear, but this is not leadership. Leaders must be honest and forthright, even in times of disagreement or unrest. I am reminded of what my fellow Missourian, "Give 'em Hell Harry" Truman once said about his famous nickname: "I never really gave them hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell."
As I get a chance to meet cattlemen from around the country, I'm certain they will find me to be someone who is always honest and truthful. My promise to them will be this: I will advocate their position. I have absolute faith in the course set by the members of NCBA, and my ultimate goal is to earn that same level of faith from each and every cattleman I encounter along the way.
Advocacy is contagious. If I can earn their trust, then they too can become effective advocates for the cattle industry. This is how cattlemen can strengthen our voice and our effectiveness, and sustain this industry for future generations There is more opportunity for growth and success than at any point in my lifetime. We have not only an opportunity but a responsibility to pass along a growing and profitable cattle industry to our sons and daughters. To do so, we must work hard to create a favorable business climate for cattle producers. We must be responsible stewards of our land and resources, but not allow our industry to be strangled by over-regulation. We must be advocates for free, fair and reliable trade, so that we can grow by effectively marketing U.S. beef to the entire world.
When we encounter bumps along the road, we cannot look to short-term fixes or rely on the government to resolve every issue for us. Cattlemen make up an industry built on the principles of free enterprise and self-determination. If we remain committed to these core values, there is nothing we cannot achieve."
Mike Johns is a good guy and will serve NCBA cattle producers well.
MRJ
It must be strange for some of you to see an organization with an orderly, annual election of officers rather than having a president who is annointed to serve for however many years????
Maybe you are all having more fun than than you should if time is flying by so fast for you. Jim McAdams was elected more than one year ago, and Jan Lyons the year before that, and so on. They all served well for a full year, on back to John Lacey. I am not certain how it was before that, but regular elections and new officers have long been the way of this organization and the predecessors.
Each NCBA president back ten years to John Lacey, has served one year. Lacey was asked to serve for a second year as transition between the NCB and the NCBA took place.
Each president has been elected to serve as president elect for the year prior to his election as president. I believe there is provision for a nomination from the floor in one or both of those elections. All members vote, one person,one vote for the officers and other ballots in NCBA.
The NCBA presidency is a voluntary position and requires a great sacrifice of that officer because they probably have to hire someone to take their place in their own business, and are conpensated only for direct expenses required in their job as president. I believe the cattle industry has been well served by them.
Mike John, a cattle producer from Missouri is the current president. I like his comment in the Feb. 16 issue of the Beef Business Bulletin, where he said:
"We celebrate the 10th anniversary of NCBA. But our democratic organization--the cattlemen's democracy--has survived for more than 108 years. It has endured because it works for those who participate. Cattlemen from every corner of the country have a voice in the NCBA process and set the course for industry solutions.
We need this democracy now more than ever. Cattlemen are seeing unprecedented change in our industry. We can either direct this change or let it direct us.
I believe this rapid change offers opportunity. If we embrace it, we can work proactively to manage change for our benefit. To profit from change, we need effective leadership. NCBA members expect their organization to lead. It's what we do. It's what we've always done. And it's what we will continue to do to create profit opportunities and growth in the cattle industry.
Leadership requires open and honest communication. It's sometimes a lot easier to tell people what you think they want to hear, but this is not leadership. Leaders must be honest and forthright, even in times of disagreement or unrest. I am reminded of what my fellow Missourian, "Give 'em Hell Harry" Truman once said about his famous nickname: "I never really gave them hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell."
As I get a chance to meet cattlemen from around the country, I'm certain they will find me to be someone who is always honest and truthful. My promise to them will be this: I will advocate their position. I have absolute faith in the course set by the members of NCBA, and my ultimate goal is to earn that same level of faith from each and every cattleman I encounter along the way.
Advocacy is contagious. If I can earn their trust, then they too can become effective advocates for the cattle industry. This is how cattlemen can strengthen our voice and our effectiveness, and sustain this industry for future generations There is more opportunity for growth and success than at any point in my lifetime. We have not only an opportunity but a responsibility to pass along a growing and profitable cattle industry to our sons and daughters. To do so, we must work hard to create a favorable business climate for cattle producers. We must be responsible stewards of our land and resources, but not allow our industry to be strangled by over-regulation. We must be advocates for free, fair and reliable trade, so that we can grow by effectively marketing U.S. beef to the entire world.
When we encounter bumps along the road, we cannot look to short-term fixes or rely on the government to resolve every issue for us. Cattlemen make up an industry built on the principles of free enterprise and self-determination. If we remain committed to these core values, there is nothing we cannot achieve."
Mike Johns is a good guy and will serve NCBA cattle producers well.
MRJ
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I don't know what he will do for the producers- but it is appearing as tho he will serve Tyson et al well...One of the biggest issues to come before the cattle industry- hearings that show a horribly mismanaged and probably corrupt USDA and GIPSA- and neither he nor the organization act like they even know they took place :???:
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MRJ said:
Isn't hardly anyone up here anymore that pays much attention to NCBA period- so they aren't too discussed....What they say today is not what they do tomorrow anyway :wink: ...
Oldtimer said:
Obviously, you prefer to simply file lawsuits.......you can feel so proud of what you accomplish when they publish how much you donate each week to fund the latest lawers' work! BTW, what is it you have actually accomplished for the cattle producer so far? Must be some sort of measureable results for those millions of dollars spent aren't there?
MRJ
