DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association Created

On Thursday, March 20, fifty-five DeKalb County cattle producers gathered at the UT Extension office to create the DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association. The association consists of cattle producers, industry representatives, salesmen and people interested in advancing and improving the beef cattle industry in DeKalb County. The meeting to create the association was chaired by County Agent Michael Barry of the UT Extension Office.
A motion was made and passed to formally create the association and then a set of bylaws was adopted by the members. According to the bylaws, the purpose of the Association shall be to provide the cattle feeders and producers in DeKalb County with an organization through which they may function collectively to protect their interests and work toward the solution of cattle industry problems; and to build the necessary goodwill and recognition to the industry. The board of directors was elected from the membership to lead the association for the next year. They include, Melvin Young, President; Kenneth Young, Vice President; Jayma Holcomb, Secretary/Treasurer; Mark Willoughby; at-large board member; and Harrell Tolbert, at-large board member.
The board will be meeting soon to plan meetings and activities for the upcoming year. Mr. Charles Hord, Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, was with the group at this historic event and complimented DeKalb County for having such an impressive showing of support for the association. Membership is still open to anyone who would like to be a join the association. Dues for the DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association are $20/year and dues for the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association are $30/year. Contact a board member or Michael Barry at the UT Extension office for membership information.
Picture caption… DeKalb County Cattlemen’s Association officers, front row (left to right): Melvin Young, President; Jayma Holcomb, Secretary/Treasurer. Back row (left to right): Mark Willoughby, At-large board member; Kenneth Young, Vice President; Harrell Tolbert, At-larger board member.