10 Nebraska Cattleman August 2023 2023 MIDYEAR MEETING RECAP In early June, the city of North Platte welcomed more than 300 cattlemen and women for the 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Annual Midyear Meeting. From the very start of planning this year’s Midyear Meeting, the North Platte community went above and beyond to ensure NC members felt welcome and enjoyed their experience. Along with the community of North Platte, NC would especially like to thank Lincoln County Cattlemen Secretary and Treasurer Levi Fisher, Chair of the NC Natural Resources and Environment Committee Eric Hansen and NC President Steve Hanson for sacrificing extra time away from their families and operations to make midyear a success. The NC Board of Directors kicked off day one at River’s Edge Golf Course where they had a board meeting and enjoyed delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. Following official business, more than 100 golfers took to the course for a long day of Jeff Stolle, NC vice president of marketing, style golf, or as some would call it, “cutting string to avoid putting!” Another group of Midyear attendees hopped on buses for an afternoon of touring, which began at the world’s largest railyard and a tour of the Golden Spike Tower and ended at Pals Brew Company, with stops in between at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center and the North Platte Fish Hatchery. Committee Meeting Recaps A special message from Gov. Jim Pillen Day two of Midyear began with a special message from Gov. Jim Pillen at North Platte Community College. From tax relief to school funding reform, Gov. Pillen’s remarks echoed the successful first session of the Nebraska Unicameral under his leadership. NC thanks Gov. Pillen and his team for supporting cattlemen priorities this past session. Brand and Property Rights Committee Duane Gangwish, Nebraska Brand Committee chairman, explained their work to establish an electronic ownership inspection program. He also explained the process of advancing this important, cutting-edge program. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Midyear attendees the morning of day two. The Nebraska Cattlemen Board of Directors meet to discuss and approve the 20232024 annual budget and other items of business. Bill Rishel, Homer Buell, Ken Herz and Merlyn Nielsen, left to right, enjoy the Midyear golf tournament and the afternoon's wonderful weather.
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