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John Bayless, President. Welcome to the 2014 Tennessee Dairy Producers Annual Meetings. Paris Cookeville Orlinda Athens Lewisburg Greeneville. Your State Board of Directors.
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Welcome to the 2014 Tennessee Dairy Producers Annual Meetings Paris Cookeville Orlinda Athens Lewisburg Greeneville
Your State Board of Directors From the foothills of the Smokies to the Delta, the Sweetwater Valley to the Cumberland Plateau, the Highland Rim to the Central Basin, we represent ALL dairy farmers regardless of size, breed, or how and where the milk is marketed.
John Bayless, Ardmore – President • Steve Harrison, Loudon – Vice President • Deborah Boyd, Parrottsville – Treasurer/Secretary Paul Moss, Cottage Grove Buddy Bell, Dresden Dennis Onks, Advisor Daniel Parks DVM, Morristown David Saylor, Jonesborough Randy Davis, Philadelphia Johnny Sparkman, Sparta John Taylor, Eagleville Milton Beard, Santa Fe Bill Howell, Morristown Henry Dowlen, Advisor Jack Fritz, Springfield Tony White, Lewisburg Phillip Kelley, White House Roy Major, Lebanon Gary Martin, Rock Island
Platinum Sponsors Purina Feeds
Gold Sponsors • Mike Tansil – Layne Crop Insurance
Silver Sponsors • Land Trust for Tennessee • Tradition Auction Services • CPC Commodities • Bordens • Rutherford Farmers Coop • Marshall Farmers Coop • First Bank and Trust – • Tech Mix
Bronze Sponsors • Gerald Todd • Middle Tennessee Dairy Service • Southern States Glasgow, KY • Valley Farmers Coop
Special Thanks! • Tim Riley-Southeast Select Sires
Special Thanks! • Tim Riley-Southeast Select Sires • Dr. Dennis Onks
Special Thanks! • Tim Riley-Southeast Select Sires • Dr. Dennis Onks • Tony White – President from Charter to December 2013
Finances Proposed funding of TDPA was based on the following income sources: • 1.5 cent per cwt Milk Check Deduction on 400 million lbs milk annually. (45% TN Production) • Currently at 40 -45% of that goal • $40,000 in corporate sponsorship • Currently at 50% reached since December 2013
Use of Additional Funding These funds are used to fund ED compensation and expenses Board members continue to receive no pay or travel compensation All board meetings are open to all members The TDPA Board of Directors Takes the Responsibility of Being Good Stewards of YOURMONEY Very Seriously Next Board meeting will be Friday, March 7 at 10am in Cookeville
Questions, Comments, Suggestions PLEASE Voice your opinion. This is YOUR organization!
Director Election - Paris Director Terms Ending • Paul Moss Accepting nomination for 1 director
Director Election - Orlinda Director Terms Ending • Phillip Kelley Accepting nomination for up to 2 directors
Director Election - Lewisburg Director Terms Ending • Tony White • Johnny Taylor – Not eligible for re-election Accepting nomination for up to 2 directors
Director Election - Cookeville Director Terms Ending • Johnny Sparkman Accepting nomination for up to 2 directors
Director Election - Greeneville Director Terms Ending • Deborah Boyd Accepting nomination for up to 2 directors
TDPA WelcomesDr. Bob James Sponsored By: TN Ag Enhancement