"WHAT AN INFORMATIVE AND REWARDING MEETING" was a statement from a first time attendee to the 2010 annual membership HHCA meeting. 

The HHCA annual membership meeting was held on Saturday, March 6th at the Branson Towers Hotel in Branson, MO.  A record attendance this year.  Members attending were from AR, IL, KS, LA, MO, and OK.  The event began at noon with registration and a reception.  At 1:00 PM  speaker Allen King from H&R Block presented to the attendees on farm taxes and expenses.  3:00 PM there was an introduction of all attendees.  Following was the election of officers and Board of Directors.  Congratulations to the officers and elected Board of Directors.  New on the Board this year is Karen Schroeder of Albert, KS and re-elected is Jerry Delcour of Crane, MO.  The general business meeting followed and the unveiling of the new 2011 HHCA Highland calendar was presented by Janet Melton and Jerry Delcour.  

The grand prize calendar cover picture was won by Linda Bramel of Rolla, MO.

She was presented with a calendar.  First time this year was a Recognition award plaque given to a member who was chosen for doing the most promotion and education of Highland cattle and the HHCA.  This award was presented to David Embury at the evening banquet which concluded the days events.  

There was much networking, Highland stories, pictures, and information being shared and some good camaraderie enjoyed by all. 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 5, 2011, which is the date for next years meeting, again at the Branson Towers Hotel.  Hope to see you there.

Janet Melton unveiling the new 2011 HHCA calendar as the fundraiser

HHCA members enjoying the evenings banquet

Janet Melton introducing David Embury as the winner of the Lee Wolfgang Recognition Award Plaque.
Dave was very emotional and surprised.

all the items available to members at the annual meeting.
Many Highland caps were sold to go on member's heads, and the 2011 HHCA calendar was the biggest hit.

noon registration and reception was enjoyed by members.
The snacks and Highland summer sausage was delicious.
Thanks to everyone who brought snacks and helped with the setting up and cleaning up.

Speaker Allen King from H&R Block speaking on farm taxes

Officers officiating at the annual meeting, Sec/Treas. Gloria Asmussen
Pres. David Embury, Vice-Pres. Tom Thompson

Standing was HHCA Regional Director Keith Bakeman giving information
to the membership from the national American Highland Cattle Assoc.