NDSA Annual Convention & Trade Show
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association convention is where staff and leaders get the direction they need to carry the issues and concerns of members to agencies, the legislature and the public. It is up to the membership to contribute its thoughts to the process.
Plan to attend the 2018 North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention & Trade Show, which will be held Sept. 13-15, 2018, at the Ramkota in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Room cost is $109 plus tax.
Room block has been extended to Sept. 5. Ask for the NDSA room block.
To make reservations, call (701) 258-7700
The 2018 convention will include a Cattlemen's Education Series, policy development sessions, educational speakers, a trade show, officer and director elections, member recognition and entertainment.
Preregister by Sept. 5. Download preregistration form.
 89th Annual Convention & Trade Show
800 S. 3rd St., Bismarck, N.D.
(701) 258-7700
Ask for the ND Stockmen's Association room block.
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All times are Central
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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9:00 a.m. - Golf Scramble & Hole-in-One Contest - Tom O'Leary Golf Course, Bismarck
Contact Scott Ressler at 701-391-7310.
Golf Scramble sponsored by:
Corteva AgriScience
Stockmen's Supply
Hole-in-one prize sponsored by:
CATL Resources
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10:00 a.m. - NDSA Board of Directors Meeting - Governor's Room
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration - Ballroom Lobby
Registration sponsored by:
Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health
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2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Trade Show Set-Up - Grand Pacific/Patterson
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2:00-6:00 p.m. - Cattlemen's Education Series - Lambourn
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Jolene Brown: "The Positives of Passing It On"
4:00-4:20 p.m. - Break - Courtyard
4:20-5:30 p.m. - Key Advisors Panel
Discussion with Accountant Rhonda Mahlum, Financial Planner Jason Naas, Attorney Paul Myerchin and moderator Jolene Brown.
5:30-5:40 p.m. - Wrap-up with Jolene Brown
Cattlemen's Education Series sponsored by:
National Corn Growers Association
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Zoetis
Cattlemen's Education Series refreshments sponsored by:
River Ag, Inc.
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6:00 p.m. - Trade Show Social - Grand Pacific/Patterson
Entertainment by Eric Seamands & Tiffany Krumm
Social sponsored by:
Farm & Ranch Guide
First Community Credit Union
Giant Rubber Water Tanks
7:00 p.m. - Supper - Courtyard
Invocation - Joel Opp
Supper sponsored by:
DeHaan, Grabs & Associates
North Dakota State University Carrington & Central Grasslands Research Extension Centers
North Dakota State University Dickinson & Hettinger Research Extension Centers
Northern Pulse Growers Association
Entertainment sponsored by:
Vit-a-zine
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Friday, September 14, 2018
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8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Trade Show - Grand Pacific/Lambourn
Coffee sponsored by:
Western Farm Sales
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration - Ballroom Lobby
Registration sponsored by:
Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - ND CattleWomen Silent Auction - Ballroom Lobby |
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8:45 a.m. - Opening General Session - Lambourn
Call to Order - President Warren Zenker
Presentation of Colors - Steve Bay & Bobbie Jo Manikowski
National Anthem - Gentry Hoovestol
President's Message - President Warren Zenker
Doorprizes sponsored by:
North Dakota Bankers Association
"Riding for the Brand" Recognition
Executive Vice President Report - Julie Ellingson
North Dakota CattleWomen Greeting - Kathy Tokach
Nominating Committee Reports - Committee Chairmen
Floor Nominations of Officers & Directors
Candidates' Forum
Doorprizes sponsored by:
Agassiz Seed & Supply
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Trade Show Refreshment Break - Grand Pacific/Patterson
Refreshments sponsored by:
Alltech
Genex Hawkeye West
Helena Agri-Enterprises
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Opening Session Resumes - Lamborn
Dr. David Kohl: "Positioning for Success in the Economic Reset"
Speaker presentation sponsored by:
Haugen Sales & Leasing
Silveus Insurance Group
Sunnyside Feeds, LLC
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12:00 p.m. - Buffet Lunch - Courtyard
Preregistration only - tickets will not be available onsite.
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12:00-1:00 p.m. Feeder Council Business Meeting - Governor's Room
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1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Refreshments in Missouri Ballroom Lobby
Refreshments sponsored by:
K2S Engineering, Inc. & Neogen GeneSeek
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1:45 p.m.
Refreshments sponsored by:
Cattlecents Consulting, Inc.
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3:15- 5:15 p.m.
Refreshments in Missouri Ballroom Lobby
Refreshments sponsored by:
K2S Engineering, Inc.
Neogen GeneSeek
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6:00 p.m. - Social - Courtyard
Social sponsored by:
Allflex USA, Inc.
Eggers Electric Motor Company
Insure My Forage
Minnesota Select Sires Co-op, Inc.
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7:00 p.m. - Patriot Night Supper & Fundraising Auction - Grand Pacific/Patterson
Invocation - Kevin Hansen
Patriot night - wear red, white & blue to show your American Pride
Supper sponsored by:
AgWeek
American Simmental Association
Dakotaland Feeds, LLC
American Pride prizes sponsored by
Tri-State Livestock News
8:00 p.m. - Comedian Jerry Carroll
Entertainment sponsored by:
Dakota Community Bank & Trust
Elanco
Image Printing
M&M Sales and Services
NewVision Security, LLC
Doorprizes sponsored by:
Martinson Ag Risk Management
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
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7:30 a.m. - Resolutions Committee Meeting - Governor's Room
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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration - Ballroom Lobby
Registration sponsored by:
Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health
Coffee sponsored by:
North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - North Dakota CattleWomen Silent Auction
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8:00 a.m. - General Session - Lambourn
Pledge of Allegiance
Photography Contest Winners Announcement
Photography Contest sponsored by:
Bremer Bank
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Speaker Presentations:
Kent Bacus, Director of International Trade & Market Access:
"Trade in the Trump Era: From Tariffs to Trade Agreements."
Wendell Hall, Hall Law Office:
"H-2A 101 and Other Ag Labor Options."
Al Gustin & Dwayne Walker:
"50 Years of Covering North Dakota's Beef Industry and the NDSA."
Speakers sponsored by:
American Angus Association
Bayer Animal Health
Highline Manufacturing, Ltd.
Liphatech, Inc.
Multimin USA
ST Genetics
Refreshment Break - Courtyard
Refreshments sponsored by:
CATL Resources
CHS Nutrition
Leedstone
Doorprizes sponsored by:
North Dakota Red Angus Association
Online broadcasting sponsored by:
DVAuction, Inc.
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12:00 p.m. - Foundation Luncheon - Grand Pacific
North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation Scholarship Presentations - Steve Brooks
Convention Intern Recognition
North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation Retiring Officer - Warren Zenker
Foundation Luncheon sponsored by:
North Dakota Beef Commission
North Dakota Corn Utilization Council
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1:30 p.m. - Closing Session - Lambourn
Committee Reports
Adoption of Resolutions
Officer and Director Elections
Refreshment Break
Refreshments sponsored by:
Quality Liquid Feeds
Red Trail Energy, LLC
Retiring Director Presentations
Membership Drive Awards & Bull Bucks Drawing
Doorprizes sponsored by:
North Dakota Red Angus Association
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6:00 p.m. - Tomorrow's Top Hands Alumni Reception - Governor's Room
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Reception sponsored by:
Wraith, Scarlett & Randolph Insurance Services, Inc.
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6:00 p.m. - Social - Courtyard
Social sponsored by:
American Ag Network
Cattle Business Weekly
Hubbard Feeds
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7:00 p.m. - Annual Banquet - Grand Pacific/Patterson
Invocation - Joe Schettler
Master of Ceremonies - Tim Erbele
Invocation - Kathy Tokach
North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation Wine & Product Auction
Entertainment - Garrett Dockter
Banquet Speaker: Mike Schlappi
Speaker sponsored by:
North Dakota Farm Credit Services
North Dakota Livestock Alliance
Pifer's Auction & Realty
Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC
Honorary Member, Rancher of the Year, Environmental Stewardship and Employee Service Awards
Certified Angus Beef sponsored by
North Dakota Angus Association
Rancher of the Year sponsored by:
Wells Fargo
Entertainment sponsored by:
Merck Animal Health
Performance Livestock Analytics
Environmental Stewardship Award sponsored by:
North Dakota Game & Fish Department
Convention program printing sponsored by:
AllPro
Stockmen's Livestock Exchange
Updated Aug 31, 2018
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