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DEBBIE SHEA, Executive Director Montana Mining Association Ihave had several wonderful jobs in my lifetime, including teaching for 26 years and serving in the Montana Legislature for eleven. Both were challenging jobs that involved patience and a great deal of staying power. I loved the work because the experience afforded me the opportunity to connect with people and work on their behalf. It also taught me a great deal about human nature. My work over the past year within the association, however, has truly surpassed those memorable years and given me a new perspective on the old adage “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. The Montana mining industry is a rela- 6 Montana Mining 2009 tively close-knit community that covers the length and breadth of our great state. It is within this community that you find the backbone of Montana’s work ethic and the conscience of a caring industry. The current financial climate has presented some tough choices for those manning the helms; they have responded with integrity and genuine concern for both the workers and the respective companies whose presence is the lifeline for many communities across the state. In story after story, leadership within the mines has focused on sustaining operations with minimal impact. Some have been able to do so with less of a blow than others, as commodities within the market are certainly different. For those having to lay off workers or shut down operations, I have seen heavy hearts that encouraged patience for a better day. One thing I know for certain: we are all in this together. Mining is a fundamental component within Montana, and the resilience of its workers is unmatched. We have, as an industry, resigned to “batten down the hatch”, and will in fact weather this storm. And tomorrow, the promise of a new day in Montana, whose motto, Oro y Plata, reflects our determination. I am most proud to work for such honorable people. � �� The Montana Mining Association (MMA) is a Montana trade association dedicated to helping mining companies, small miners and allied trade members succeed, understand, comply and function in a complex business and regulatory world. The primary purpose of the Montana Mining Association is to protect and promote the mining industry in the state. The Montana Mining Association monitors issues of concern and provides representation for its members at the state legislature and with various state and federal regulatory agencies. The Montana Mining Association supports national mining initiatives. The Montana Mining Association provides information and education for its members and distributes information to the general public about the contribution of minerals and mining to our economy and well-being. One of the MMA’s primary functions is to promote and enhance the image of the mining industry. The Montana Mining Association works in cooperation with other state and national mining associations, natural resource trade associations and groups with similar interests and needs. The MMA serves the industry on a wide range of subjects through the expertise of its members. Many of the MMA’s activities are conducted by various committees. The association has many active associates. Committees within the association are health and safety (including the health and safety of employees within the association), education, membership and legislative (including environmental and land use and political action committee).
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