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SoyPAC

The American Soybean Association (ASA) Board of Directors approved the creation of a political action committee (PAC) during its December 2004 meeting. SoyPAC, as the committee will be known, provides U.S. soybean farmers with another tool to positively impact the important issues facing the U.S. soybean industry.
 

It's "Off The Charts" - the Third Annual ASA Social and Auction at Commodity Classic

On February 28, 2008, the Third Annual Soy Social and Auction "Off The Charts" will be the happening place to be during Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tennessee.  "We are delighted that Cargill, Inc. and Rabobank will sponsor the auction again this year," said SoyPAC Chair Kristin Weeks-Duncanson.  "More than 200 ASA members attended last year's auction and it was not only a huge success to benefit SoyPAC but it was a lot of fun as well".

Don't miss the excitement!

If you are attending Commodity Classic this February, be sure to plan a delightful evening bidding on some incredible auction items, including

  • a one-of-a-kind A-Bolt White Gold Medallion Browning Rifle with scope and hand engraved stock.
  • a .46 diamond pendant necklace
  • several specially designed jewelry pieces by nationally recognized designer Diane Katzman
  • a dinner in Washington, D.C. for four
  • an Amish/Mennonite handmade quilt
  • an all expense-paid weekend in New Orleans during "Quarterfest"
  • duck, deer and hog hunting trips
  • a Tom Tom GPS car navigation system
  • Western art prints
  • a year subscription to DTN Grains Pro (online or satellite)
  • Optimize LCO Promoter Technology
  • Limited edition 1:16 scale precision replica "Big Blue" Twin Engine 4-wheel drive tractor
  • Two registrations and a three night stay for the 2009 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in San Francisco
  • G4010 zero-turn radius mower
  • Case of mixed California wines
  • 26" flatscreen TV with built in DVD player
  • IPOD Classic - 80 GB black
  • Two $1,000 travel vouchers for the 2009 Commodity Classic in Grapevine, TX
  • Water jet cut and powder coated threshing machine
  • Wheeled leather computer briefcase
  • Free registrations for Farm Journal Forum, Dec. 2008; ProFarmer Leading Edge Seminar, July 2008; Top Producer Seminar, Jan 2009.
  • Five-year subscription to High Plains Journal
  • Craftsman Tool Kit
  • Brickyard 400 tickets
  • 1,000 square feet of Mohawk carpet
  • 16 GB iPod Touch
  • Two-year subscription to the Stewart-Peterson Advisory Report
  • A complete Home and Family Book Collection
  • Mont Blanc new generation ballpoint pen
  • Five lb. jug of Valor
  • Limited edition SoyPAC duck call
  • Insignia15" LCD TV
  • Several baskets of local goodies
  • Omaha Steaks gift cards
  • Shimano Curado baitcasting fishing reel
  • Fishing trip Charter on Lake Michigan
  • Plus much, much more

If you are not expecting to attend Commodity Classic this year but would be interested in submitting a bid on something or taking a chance on the rifle, please give Kathy Grunz, Leadership & Corporate Development Manager, a call at 314.754.1301 or email kgrunz@soy.org.

SoyPAC resources will be used to support congressional candidates that have routinely championed soybean priorities in Congress.  


SoyPAC

Elections were held at the December 2007 Committee Meeting.  Following is the 2008 SoyPAC Committee members:

Steve Censky, Treasurer, MO
Mark Detweiler, GA
Johnny Dodson, TN
Ted Glaub, Vice Chair, AR
Tom Hance, Gordley Associates, Washington, D.C.
Bob Henry, KS
John Hoffman, IA
Alan Kemper, Secretary, IN
Bob Metz, SD
Danny Murphy, MS
Rick Ostlie, ND
Kristin Weeks-Duncanson, Chair, MN
Steve Wellman, NE

This group of soybean leaders contains a wide range of political experience and influence.

This year, the SoyPAC Committee is introducing a new, select giving level for SoyPAC - the
400 Club.  This club is for donors of $400 or more to SoyPAC.  Contributors of $400 will receive a limited edition SoyPAC tie made of 48 percent soy fiber and 52 percent silk or a fresh water pearl bracelet, both specially designed by nationally recognized designer Diane Katzman.

 
For more information, contact Kathy Grunz, Leadership & Corporate Development Manager at kgrunz@soy.org
 

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