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John Carpenter Dan Gralian, John Carpenter, and Dave Armstrong Dan Gralian, Harvey Barnes, Walter Leberski, John Eade, and Ed Depaoli Floyd Slagowski Dan Gralian, Floyd Slagowski, JJ Goicoechea and Mrs. JJ Goicoechea - Floyd Slagowski’s grandaughter Merideth Trindle an Angie Taylor Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Convention Awards Banquet Thank you for this wonderful honor, I’m so proud of the accomplishments of The Progressive Rancher Magazine. - Leana Stitzel Leana Stitzel and Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Photos Dan Gralian and Leana Stitzel 18 December 2009 The Progressive Rancher www.progressiverancher.com
The final event of convention each year is the Awards Banquet. This annual event honors individuals in our industry that have gone above and beyond to represent what our industry stands for. This year we had five award recipients. The first award of the evening was presented to Walter Leberski. Walt was recognized for his dedication to the industry and longtime commitment to not only to resource issues, but producer concerns as well. Harvey Barnes presented Walter with a hat and certificates from Congressman Heller, Senator Reid, and Senator Ensign. Another milestone award is the 100,000 mile award. Each year this award is given to an individual that has spent a lifetime in the saddle. This year’s recipient was Floyd Slagowski. Floyd’s life was rich with family, adventures, and service to his country. He traveled many many miles in his lifetime, from hunting adventures, to ranch work, to military service. There are few individuals that can lay claim to 100,000 miles on horseback, and we are proud to recognize those that do. Angie Taylor presented the CattleWomen of The Year award. This year it was given to Meredith Trindle, who served as state President this year. Meredith worked hard this year as president traveling and participating in events statewide and nationally. She was recognized for her dedication and support to the mission of the CattleWomen. Each year a Cattlemen of the Year is presented to an outstanding individual who represents our industry, Nevada, and the elements that make a great cattleman. This year the award was given to John Carpenter. John has served in the Nevada State Assembly for more than 20 years and served in government for more than 30 years. His dedication to rural Nevada, agriculture, and the cowboy way is unwavering. Each year in the Assembly he would represent our voice, issues, and concerns. Dave Armstrong from American Ag Credit presented John with their traditional gift of a new hat. With humility, John accepted the award and wore his hat with pride. We thank John for his years of service to the livestock industry. The final award of the evening was the President’s Award. This award is chosen by the President of the association and given to someone who has impacted the industry in a positive way. This year Leana Stitzel was chosen for the award. Her creative passion for the industry has produced a magazine based upon an educational format, which has created stewardship in the livestock industry. Leana’s ability to connect universities, associations, producers, and businesses has resulted in professional communication within our industry. President Gralian presented Leana with a custom leather padfolio which included a certificate of recognition from the US House of Representatives, a Senatorial Certificate of Congratulations, and United States Senatorial Certificate of Commendation. Boyd Spratling presented Dan Gralian with the Presidents Buckle and thanked him for his hard work over the past two years. Countless hours and issues have come before the association and ultimately the president. With pride and dedication, Dan has addressed the issues and helped lead the association into the future. We thank Dan for all his hard work, tough issues, and commitment to the members of NCA. Concluding the evening was the passage of the gavel to Ron Cerri as the new President of NCA. Ron looks forward to representing the association and all ranchers on both state and national issues. He is proud and humbled with the great responsibility the members have entrusted him with. — By Meghan Brown, NCA Executive Director Dan and Lyn Gralian The passing of the gavel Boyd Spratling, Dan Gralian, and Ron Cerri Denise and Ron Cerri www.progressiverancher.com The Progressive Rancher December 2009 19
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