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Guernsey County Annual Meeting

Published Aug. 14, 2012 | Discuss this article on Facebook

President Bryson Wakeley conducted the Guernsey County Farm Bureau annual meeting of members Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at Mr. Lee’s restaurant, Cambridge.  At this meeting the members voted on proposed policies and selected trustees for the board of trustees as well as delegates to the Ohio Farm Bureau 2013 Annual Meeting and approved a Code Change.

Policy issues included opposing any increase in the Oil & Gas Severance tax as well as, eminent domain, animal welfare, budget, illegal aliens, and congressional spending issues.

The program also featured presentations of awards to outstanding contributors to the organization and dedicated volunteers from this past year.

Recognized for their outstanding dedication to the Guernsey County Farm Bureau were Scott and Tammy Hill as the Hall of Fame recipients, and the President’s Award was presented to Milt Durben.  Retiring board of trustees members were recognized: Marie Wilson, Tammy Hill and Bryson Wakeley.  Outstanding membership work for 2012 season was performed by Ambassador Bryson Wakeley, also Milt Durben as an ambassador.  Organization Director, Betsy Anderson stated, “Farm Bureau depends on volunteers to accomplish our goals and policies.  Guernsey County is very blessed with dedicated people to serve on their board of trustees and as membership marketers.”  She thanked Bryson Wakeley for his years of service as president.  Milt Durben will now serve as county president.

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