Committees

Advertising/Publications

Chair: Travis Lowe (KS)

Members: Ken Anderson (KS), Bill Mayes (MO), Eric Robinson (ON)

Appropriations

Charge: 

Led by the NAEBA Treasurer, the committee will monitor the fiscal health of the Association and provide guidance of the financial policy, including the working with staff on the development of the budget. 

Expectations:

Work with the staff in the development of a budget for the following fiscal year. Present the budget to the NAEBA Board for consideration and approval by December 31. Review balance sheet and profit and loss statements each month. 

Chair:

Morgan Cummons (CO)

Members: 

Ken Anderson (KS), Jon Reed (KS), Connie Seutter (AB), Mike Kenyon (IA)

Ex-Officio Members:

Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

Travis Lowe- Staff (KS)

Awards

Charge: 

Recognize deserving members of NAEBA for annual awards presented at the Annual Convention.

Expectations:

Work with staff to request award nominations in May Journal, encourage nominations and collect nominations between May 1- May 31. Arrange a meeting of the committee to select recipients in early June. Work with staff to assist the awards presentation at the annual Convention. 

Chair:

Floy Kenyon (IA) 

Members:

Ken Anderson (KS) 

Ex-Officio Member:

Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

Bylaws

Charge: 

Maintain and improve the NAEBA bylaws at the request of a NAEBA member, NAEBA Board, staff and/or NAEBA President. 

Expectations:

Consider requests as necessary. Communicate committee deliberation and recommendation, if applicable, in writing to the NAEBA Board of Directors.  

Chair:

Kevin Hinkbein (MO)

Members: 

Gary Berhorst (MO), Barry Chernuka (AB), Chad Lawler (ND)

Ex-Officio Members:

Travis Lowe – Staff (KS)

Competition

Charge:

Oversee and Execute the International Antler Competition and ensure compliance with IAC rules.  

Expectations:

Attend the Antler Competition to assist the execution of the competition, as directed by the committee chair and/or antler chairs. Maintain the Competition rules and report any necessary updates in writing to the NAEBA Board prior to November 1, to be eligible for consideration to be effective in the next year. (Board must take action by December 31). 

Chair: 

Andy Azcarraga (CO)

Hard Antler Chair:

Andy Azcarraga (CO)

Velvet Antler Chair: 

Lance Hartkopf (MN)

Ethics

Charge:

Enforce NAEBA’s Code of Ethics as listed in Article III, Section 11 in the NAEBA bylaws. 

Expectations:

Review alleged signed complaints, pursuant to NAEBA’s Code of Ethics as listed in Article III, Section 11 in the NAEBA bylaws and provide written response to the NAEBA Board of Directors, as necessary. 

The Ethics Committee does not  moderate disputes between members. 

Chair

Jon Reed (KS)

Members:

Central- Kevin Hinkebin (MO), North Central- Brian Wagner (MN), Northeast- TBA, Northern- Ian Thorleifson (MB), Southern- Charly Seale (TX), Western- Ken Anderson (KS)

Fundraising/Sale/Raffle

Charge:

Plan NAEBA fundraising efforts and offer Elk Marketplace Sale.    

Expectations:

Development of benefit auction lists  (semen and fun auction lists) for NAEBA Convention and March Mingle. Develop plans and select items for raffles, including annual raffle and raffles to be held at NAEBA events. Plans should be complete within 30 days of each event.

Chair:           

Neal Melton (TX)

Members: 

Andy Azcarraga (CO), Barry Chernuka (AB), Rick Ewert (MO), Mike Ford (UT), Kurt Humphrey (MO), Dale Taylor (OK), Brian Wagner (MN)

Ex-Officio Members

Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN), Travis Lowe- Staff (KS)

Government Relations

Charge:

Influence policy, legislation and regulation at the international and federal level, including interstate commerce, as well as support state and provincial efforts at the local level. 

Expectations:

Assist in the development of strategy for federal capitals in Washington and Ottawa, as well as assist states and provinces with local issues. Review ongoing issues as necessary. Assist in development of strategy engaging with agencies and the United States Animal Health Association. 

Chair:  Travis Lowe- Staff (KS)

Members: Ken Anderson (KS), Andy Azcarraga (CO), Bob Boos (AB), Scott Downing (OH), Emery Dubin (ND), Matt Harmon (IL), Brenda Hartkopf (MN), Mark Hollenbeck (SD), Mike Ford (UT), Chase Jones (ID), Mike Kenyon (IA), Bruce Krueger (WI), Mark Luedtke (MN), Bill Mayes (MO), Ken Mesaros (MT), Sam Metzger (IA), Harvey Petracek (SK), Jon Reed (KS), Connie Seutter (AB), Charly Seale (TX), Dale Taylor (OK), Ian Thorleifson (MB), Brandon Winner (MO), Jace Zahara (AB)

 

 

 

 

 

March Mingle Planning (2024)

Charge: 

Plan and provide a winter/spring meeting that will benefit the elk industry, the Association and individual members and motivate members to participate.

Expectations:

Work with staff to provide guidance in the development of the winter/spring meeting schedule and other features that may enhance the event. 

Chair: Taylor Lowe- Staff (KS)

Members: Mike Kenyon (IA), Brandon Fannin (IN), Kyle Lems (IA), Rick Matthys (IN), Bill Mayes (MO), Chris Thuerauf (IA)

Ex-Officio Members: Travis Lowe- Staff (KS), Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

Market Report

Charge:

Provide broad market reports to enhance the knowledge of the NAEBA membership.   

Expectations:

Meet regularly through the year to monitor the status of elk industry markets across the United States and Canada. Communicate any updates and/or requests in writing to the NAEBA Board of Directors. Provide an article of interest related to the market updates in the July and January newsletters. 

Chairs: 

Perry Olson (MN), Ian Thorleifson (MB)

Ex-Officio Members:

Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

 

Meat Industry

Charge:

Assess the meat industry markets across the Canada and the United States and provide input to Board of Directors of NAEBA external factors that can impact the industry or producers. 

Expectations:

Meet regularly through the year to monitor the status of elk meat industry across the United States and Canada. Communicate any updates and/or requests in writing to the NAEBA Board of Directors. Provide an article of interest related to the meat industry in each Journal issue (two per year). 

Chair:  Chris Therauf (IA)

Members:  Andy Azcarraga (CO), Henry Bohlen (IA), Morgan Cummons,  Rick Ewert (MO), Kevin Hinkebein (MO), Rodney Miller (KS), Scott Salonek (MN), Blaine Webber (SK)

Ex-Officio Members: Travis Lowe – Staff (KS)

Nominating

Charge:

Seek nominations and manage election process for open Board of Director seats. 

Expectations:

Work with staff to request director nominations in May Journal, collect nominations between May 1- May 31. Work with the staff to ensure the eligibility of the nominees and communicate to Board during the first week of June. Contact the nominees and inquire if they desire to become a candidate and communicate expectations. During the Convention, count ballots and announce winners during the annual membership meeting.

Chair: Mike Kenyon (IA)

Members: TBA

Velvet Policy Committee

Chairman: Brian Wagner (MN)

Members: Andy Azcarraga (CO), Scott Groen (MN), Lance Harkopf (MN), Eric Mohlman (NE), Dr. Glen Zebarth (MN)

Convention Planning

Charge: 

Plan and provide an annual convention that will benefit the elk industry, the Association and individual members and motivate members to participate.

Expectations:

Work with staff to provide guidance in the development of the Convention schedule and other features that may enhance the event. The Antler Competition Committee chair shall serve as a committee member. 

Chair:

Taylor Lowe- Staff (KS)

Members:  Mark Luedtke (MN), Kyle Lems (IA), Eric Mohlman (NE), Brian Wagner (MN) 

Ex- Officio Members:

Travis Lowe- Staff (KS), Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

Registration / Purity

Charge:

Attain and maintain high standards in NAEBA’s breed registry and animal registration process.  

Expectations:

Meet regularly through the year to monitor the status of NAEBA Breed Registry. Response to ongoing needs and provide guidance for the Registration Department. Communicate any updates and/or requests in writing to the NAEBA Board of Directors. 

Chair: Andy Azcarraga (CO)

Members:  Brian Wagner (MN)

Ex-Officio Members: Travis Lowe- Staff (KS), Brenda Hartkopf- Staff (MN)

 


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