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R-CALF USA Frequently Asked Questions What does the acronym R-CALF USA stand for? What is R-CALF USA’s mission statement? When was R-CALF USA founded and who founded it? How many members does R-CALF USA have? What’s the difference between voting members and associate members? How does voting on resolutions work in R-CALF USA? Who do I contact to become a member? Is R-CALF USA a partisan organization? Is R-CALF USA a subsidiary of another organization or association? Does R-CALF USA have any affiliates? What does the acronym R-CALF USA stand for? Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America
What is R-CALF USA’s mission
statement? R-CALF USA’s mission is to represent the U.S. cattle industry in national and international trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of U.S. cattle producers.
When was R-CALF USA founded and who
founded it? R-CALF USA was founded in 1998 by Leo McDonnell, Jr. of Columbus, MT, Kathleen Kelley of Meeker, CO, and Herman Schumacher of Herreid, SD. All are cattle producers. R-CALF USA became a membership organization in 1999. In
1998 the R-CALF USA was founded as a foundation to represent and file three
trade cases on behalf of the R-CALF
USA filed a live cattle and anti-dumping (selling below the cost of production)
case against Unfortunately,
the ITC ruled in November of 1999, contrary to the DOC findings, that U.S.
producers were not “materially injured” by the dumping of Canadian cattle
and the ITC lifted the anti-dumping tariffs imposed by the DOC.
The
Through the process of filing the trade
cases, R-CALF USA found out that
How many members does
R-CALF USA have? R-CALF USA, as of December 31, 2007, has over 12,000 members in 47 states, as well as many state and local producer affiliates. R-CALF USA voting members are cow/calf producers and independent stockers and feeders from across the U.S. who own and market cattle and who are serious about ensuring the continued profitability of their industry. R-CALF USA associate members are retired ranchers, concerned citizens, main street businesses – anyone who wishes to support R-CALF USA’s efforts, but does not own cattle.
What’s
the difference between voting members and associate members? Voting members must own cattle and are entitled to voting rights each spring on ballot issues. Voting members don’t have to attend the annual convention to cast their vote. All voting members receive a mail-in ballot for director elections and policy votes. Associate members do not own cattle and do not have voting rights.
How does voting on resolutions work
in R-CALF USA? Voting members must be in good standing and own cattle. R-CALF USA adheres to a one member-one vote policy. Voting is conducted via mail-out ballot each spring following the development of resolutions and nomination of directors at our national convention. Members are notified of results in the R-CALF USA newsletter or magazine. Membership to R-CALF USA is $50.00 per year per member, with additional support appreciated.
Who do I contact to become a member? Please click the Join! button in the left-hand column, or contact our national office at:
Is R-CALF USA a partisan
organization? No. R-CALF USA is not affiliated with any political party or movement.
Is R-CALF USA a subsidiary of another
organization or association? No. Though R-CALF USA does work with other agriculture and marketing groups on issues pertinent to the cattle industry, R-CALF USA was founded and operates independently of any other organization.
Does R-CALF USA have any affiliates? Yes. R-CALF USA
has many affiliated state and county cattle and farm
organizations. For more information on R-CALF USA's Affiliate Program,
contact the national office at 406-252-2516. |
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