Newly elected board members present:
Chuck Madaris, Dr. Rob Sheets

Staff present:
Glen Klippenstein, Ed Miller

Minutes from the Oct. 20-21, 2007 meeting where presented. Motion was made by Tom Looney and seconded by Stan Comer to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s report was made by Steve Melroe. Not much change has occurred in the financial situation since the October meeting. John Woodroof made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Seconded by Jody Foster. Motion passed.

Chairman Geuns and Jill Miller gave the board an update on the AJCA meeting that was held earlier in the week. The Junior Board submitted a list of judges to be approved by the ACA Board. Motion was made by John Woodroof to accept the list. Second by Steve Melroe. Motion passed.

Neal Branscum updated the Board on the 2008 Denver Sale. There was discussion on the STRONG suggestion that the cattle in the sale are to be tested for known genetic defects.

Along with the sale in Denver, the Beef Derby Calcutta Auction will take place on Saturday evening, January 19 (location to be determined). Currently, there are 14 pens entered in the Beef Derby that will include approximately 65-70 head of cattle.

John Woodroof once again led discussion on the Behlen Country contract. John made the motion to accept the committee recommendation with a new contract that had already been sent to Behlen. The committee consists of John Woodroof, Neal Branscum and Tom Looney. Jill Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Next on the agenda was the Major Fund Raising event to be held this summer in conjunction with the NJHS in Kansas City, Mo. Get ready it’s going to be FUN.

2008 ACA A.I. Sire Directory – With several ideas put on the table, it was the consensus of the Board to publish another directory again this year The Directory would be available in February. Motion was formally made by John Woodroof and seconded by Neal Branscum. Motion passed. There was also discussion on allowing carriers of genetic defects in the Directory. John Woodroof made the motion that bulls must be tested for genetic defects and the results available before the ad would be included. Motion seconded by Jill Miller. Motion passed.

Chairman Geuns reviewed the agenda for the Annual General Membership Meeting that will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 13. Also, he reminded the Directors of the regional meetings scheduled for 8:30 a.m. prior to the general membership meeting.

Chairman Geuns reviewed the agenda for the ACA National Banquet to be held later that evening.

The next ACA Board of Directors meeting was set for Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Red Lion Motel in Denver, Colo.

Steve Melroe made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Neal Branscum. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Ken Geuns, Chairman
Jill Miller, Secretary

ACA Board of Directors Meeting
NAILE
Louisville, Ky. • Nov. 13, 2007

Election of officers:
Nominations for officers were taken.
Nominations for Chairman: Stan Comer.
Nomination for Vice Chairman: Neal Branscum.
Nomination for Secretary: Lene Hitz.
Nomination for Treasurer: Steve Melroe.

All nominations where ceased and votes where taken and passed without opposition.