Industry Partner
Click here for the Industry Partner Sponsorship Form.
Thanks to the generosity of our Industry Partners, ASI is able to support a number of progressive programs, as well as assure the success of the annual U.S. sheep industry convention.
Contributions to the convention are critical to the success of this single-largest sheep industry gathering in the nation. Just as importantly, however, Industry Partner contributions fund ASI’s trade association work. We have devoted months of labor and made tens of thousands of contacts in our effort to save the H-2A sheepherder program. This program is key to nearly 40 percent of all sheep production in the United States. ASI has legislation in front of Congress to resolve the bighorn sheep controversy, which threatens many of the western sheep operations. Furthermore, in September, ASI capped a three-year effort to update the Mandatory Price Reporting system for livestock that, I am pleased to say, was signed into law in time to avoid a lapse in reporting coverage.
Perhaps your business is directly involved with ASI’s programs for international trade, military product development or with the wool super-wash process. Similarly, I hope you agree that the effort of our Let’s Grow program to increase sheep production for wool, lamb and pelts is positive to your business.
Please contact Peter Orwick at 303-771-3500, ext. 103 with any questions or requests.
TITANIUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
Lempriere (USA), Inc.
Contact: Rick Powers
3015 Dunes W Blvd, #503A
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
E-mail: rick.powers@lempriere.com.au
Phone: 843-881-1553
Anodyne, Inc.
Contact: Terry Martin
PO Box 2237
San Angelo, TX 76902-2237
E-mail: tmartin@anodynewool.com
Phone: 325-653-3061
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
Nugget International
Contact: Koren Growcock & Mike Wheeler
139 Kemper
San Antonio, TX 78207
E-mail: koren@nuggetinternational.com
E-mail: mike@nuggetinternational.com
Phone: 210-224-2362
Purina Animal Nutrition
Contact: Lindsey Weber
950 John Nolen Dr, Suite 190
Madison, WI 53713
E-mail: lweber@filamentag.com
Phone: 608-720-1803
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
Chargeurs Wool USA Inc.
Contact: Diego Paulier
178 Wool Road
Jamestown, SC 29453
E-mail: DPaullier@Chargeurs_Luxury.com
Phone: 843-257-4569
Website: www.Chargeurs_Luxury.com
Keese International LLC
Contact: Darrell and Teresa Keese
PO Box 574
Brady, TX 76825
E-mail: ddkeese@keesewool.com
Phone: 325-456-8662
Groenewold Fur & Wool Co.
Contact: Guy Groenewold
304 E Avon St, PO Box 663
Forreston, IL 61030
E-mail: office@gfwco.com
Phone: 815-938-2381
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
Catelli Brothers, Inc.
Contact: Tony Catelli
50 Ferry Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108
E-mail: acatelli@CatelliBrothers.com
Phone: 856-869-9293 ext 225
Wolverine Packing Co.
Contact: Jim Banahoom
2535 Rivard
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-259-7500
Center of the Nation Wool, Inc.
Contact: Larry Prager
PO Box 130
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
Phone: 605-892-6311 / 605-210-872
Roswell Wool
Contact: Mike Corn
323 E. 4th
Roswell, NM 88201
E-mail: mwc1983@roswellwool.com
Phone: 575-622-3360
Rabo AgriFinance
Contact: Carollann Romo
9716 W 92nd St
Overland Park, KS 66212
E-mail: carrollann.romo@raboag.com
Phone: 661-904-7558
INDUSTRY SUPPORTER LEVEL TWO
American Hampshire Sheep Assn
Contact: Jeff Ebert
PO Box 231
Wamego, KS 66547
E-mail: asregistry@gmail.com
Phone: 785-458-9174
Utah Wool Marketing
Contact: Will Griggs
55 South Iron St., Ste 2
Tooele, UT 84074
E-mail: utahwoolmarketing@gmail.com
E-mail: WGriggs@digis.net
Phone: 435-843-4284
Woolsacks
Contact: Tom Gromus
PO Box 911
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
E-mail: info@woolsacks-inc.com
Phone: 830-997-9554
Burlington Industries/International Textile Group
Contact: Ashley Bullock
804 Green Valley Rd, Suite 300
Greensboro, NC 27317
E-mail: ashley.bullock@itg-global.com
Phone: 336-379-2855
INDUSTRY SUPPORTER LEVEL ONE
Berry & Sons Islamic Slaughterhouse, Inc.
Contact: Tom Rababeh
2496 Orleans St
Detroit, MI 48207
E-mail: berryandsonsish@hotmail.com
Phone: 313-259-6925
Continental Dorset Club, Inc.
Contact: Debra Hopkins, Exec. Sec/Treas.
PO Box 506
North Scitvate, RI 02857
E-mail: cdcdorset@cox.net
Phone: 401-647-4676
Sydell Inc
Contact: John Lynch
46935 SD Hwy 50
Burbank, SD 57010
E-mail: sydell@sydell.com
Phone: 605-624-4538
American Polypay Sheep Assoc.
Contact: Brett Pharo
12266 Cherry Avenue
Rapid City, MI 49676
E-mail: BrettPharo@gmail.com
Phone: 231-564-1540
North American Romanov Sheep Assoc.
Contact: Don Kirts
PO Box 1126
Palaskala, CA 43062-1126
E-mail: Admin@narsa-us.com
Phone: 740-927-3098
Colorado Serum Company
Contact: Joe Huff
PO Box 16428 4950 York St
Denver, CO 80216-0428
E-mail: Colorado-serum@colorado-serum.com
Phone: 303-295-7527
Neogen
Contact: Ben Pejsar
4131 N. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
Phone: 313-259-7500
Crescent Sock Company
Contact: Sandra Boyd
PO Box 669 / 527 E. Willson Street
Athens, TX 37826
E-mail: sbboyd@crescent-inc.com
Phone: 423-568-2101
Katahdin Hairsheep International
Contact: Alan Culham
PO Box 739
Fowlerville, MI 48836
E-mail: education@katahdins.org
Phone: 717-335-8280 ext. 1
Mid States Wool Growers
Contact: Dave Rowe
9449 Basil Western Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
E-mail: drowe@midstateswoolgrowers.com
Phone: 614-837-9665
Yocom-McColl Testing Labs, Inc.
Contact: Angus McColl
540 West Elk Pl
Denver, CO 80216-1823
E-mail: ymccoll@ymccoll.com
Phone: 303-294-0582
United Suffolk Sheep Assn
Contact: Amanda Everts
PO Box 121
Holland, IA 50642
E-mail: amanda@suffolks.org
Phone: 641-684-5291
Great Plains Wool Co.
Contact: Bruce M. Barker
PO Box 672
Big Horn, WY 82833
E-mail: bmbarker@fiberpipe.net
Phone: 307-751-4504
Guard Dog Members
CLICK HERE for the Guard Dog Application Form
The Guard Dog Program has spent nearly $200,000 to date to defend the sheep industry in the ongoing bighorn/domestic sheep controversy!
Due to the generosity of the record-setting 196 members and organizations that contributed to the Guard Dog Program during 2018, ASI could legally intervene on behalf of the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station.
Please consider a contribution this year to lend the extra hand to protect the sheep industry on all fronts. This is the only way that the organization can assist with or lead litigation. Annual dues from state associations are spent 100% on lobbying in Washington, D.C., so there is no balance left for litigation or legal analysis of federal decisions.
The program grows each year with additional sheep families deciding to help fund the legal arm of the sheep industry. We know activist groups that are targeting the sheep industry, such as Western Watershed Project and WildEarth Guardians in Montana and they raise money in the process to file more suits or appeals.
You are recognized nationally as the individuals and businesses that go the extra mile for the sheep industry. We receive positive feedback from the Guard Dog Member recognition in the monthly Sheep Industry News, as well as throughout the Annual Sheep Industry Convention.
If you are a returning member, I hope you will consider another contribution to the Guard Dog Program and continue to be part of the group of leaders that support the industry at a higher level. If you are a first time supporter, welcome to the program. A list of members is below.
Sincerely,
Peter Orwick, Executive Director
FY 2019/2020 (Oct. 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020)
Charter Members
Colorado Wool Growers Association
Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers
Paul Rodgers (WV)
Nottingham Livestock – Michael, Kelly, & Katy Nottingham (CO)
Guerry, Inc. – Michael & Vicki Guerry (ID)
John & Mary Eagle (ID)
Winters Farm – David & Sara Winters (TX)
Boylan Ranch – Robert & Becky Boylan (SD)
Jernigan Ranch Co. – Mike & MaryJo Jernigan (TX)
Theos Swallow Fork Ranch – Angelo, Karin, Anthony, & Dan Theos (CO)
VIP Ranch Co. – Pierce & Betty Miller (TX)
Meike Ranch, Inc. – Don & Pete Meike (WY)
C&R Farms – Clark & Ruthann Webster (UT)
El Tejon Sheep Co. – Melcher & Karen Gragirena (CA)
CF, LLC – Aaron & Katie Jones (MT)
Campbell Hansmire Sheep, LLC – Julie Hansmire (CO)
Mike Harper Livestock, LLC – Mike & MaryAnn Harper (CO)
McKamey Ranch Co. – Ken & Phyllis McKamey (MT)
Nickels Gaming – Bob & Susie Gilbert (MT)
Visintainer Sheep Co. – Garyy & Lori Visintainer (CO)
Noelke Ranch LLC – Elisabeth Noelke (TX)
Cedar Livestock Assoc (UT)
W&M Thoman Ranches, LLC (WY)
Bill & Jamie Strauss (TX)
Star Creek Land Stewards, Inc. – Andree Soares (CA)
Etcheveerry Sheep Co – Henry & Kathy Etcheverry (ID)
Flat Top Sheep Co – John, Diane, Tom, Cory, & Jake Peavey (ID)
Chournos Inc. – Dan & Steve Chournos (UT)
Rule Feeders LLC – Spence & Connie Rule (CO)
James Powell (TX)
Western Range Assoc (ID)
I&M Sheep Co – Frankie & Renee Iturriria (CA)
I&M Sheep Co – Francisco & Maria Iturriria (CA)
I&M Sheep Co – Miguel & Yvonne Iturriria (CA)
Ellison Ranching Co (NV)
Brad & Laurie Boner (WY)
Hardy Ranch – Gene Hardy (WY)
Niemi Ranch – David & Roxie Niemi (SD)
Stephen & Lisa Elgorriaga (CA)
Jack & Cindy Orwick (SD)
Larry Prager (SD)
Frank & Elaine Moore (WY)
Tasha Wahl (OR)
John, Karen, & Tom Helle (MT)
Paul Frischknecht (UT)
J. Paul & Debra Brown (CO)
Dean & Kathy Lamoreaux (UT)
Jack & Kathryn McRae (MT)
William Moore (WY)
Cindy & Jeff Siddoway (ID)
John & LauraJo Faulkner (ID)
Clinton & Maureen Krebs (OR)
Bob & Diane Malone (TX)
Brian & Gayenell Phelan (CA)
Utah Wool Marketing Assoc (UT)
Steve & Vickie Osguthorpe (UT)
David & Bonnie Little (NV)
Ryan & Beatriz Indart (CA)
Dave & Trudi Julian (WY)
Nevada Wool Growers Assoc (NV)
Debra & Tom Thompson (CO)
Jim Magagna (WY)
John & Nina Baucus (MT)
Ben & Stella Elgorriaga (CA)
Krebs Sheep Company – Skye & Lenny Krebs (OR)
Cubiburu Livestock – John, Florenece, & Quinci Cubiburu (CA)
Leon & Joan Jarvis (UT)
Nancy East (CA)
Bair Bros. Sheep Co LLC / James Craig Bair Ranch Co LLC – James & Autumn Bair (CO)
Joe Pozzi Livestock – Joe Pozzi (CA)
John Espil Sheep Company (NV)
Livestock Weekly / Frank and Ball – Bobby & Val Frank (TX)
Two Bar Sheep Co LLC – Steve & Toni Raftopoulos (CO)
Silverdale Farms – Tom & Karin Watson (OR)
Stephen & Lisa Elgorriaga (CA)
Support Members
Hotchkiss Ranches, Inc. (CO)
Lyman Sheep – Mark Lyman (WY)
Flying O Sheep – David & Holly Ollila (SD)
Rafter P Ranch – Dan & Kay Persons (MN)
Blattner Suffolks – Jack & Lori Blattner (ID)
Hampton Sheep Co., Inc (WY)
Godby Sheep Company – Don & Helen Godby (CO)
Joe Auza Sheep Co – Joe & Carmen Auza (AZ)
Davis Homestead Ranch – Douglas & Julia Davis (SD)
Bunker Hill Farm – Bill & Susan Shultz (OH)
Snyder Ranches – Terri Lamers & Todd Snyder (CO)
TLE Ranch, Inc. – Thomas & Leah Edwards (WY)
Schene Enterprises, Inc. – Thomas & Carol Schene (CA)
Marily Volpe & George Berkow (ID)
BRB Livestock – Brian & Carolyn Bitner (UT)
New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. (NM)
Max & Joyce Matthews (SD)
Larry & Sandra Nelson (SD)
Dwight Heser (MT)
Down Valley Farm – Keith & Kathy Stumbo (NY)
Hamilton Ranch, Inc. – Keith & Linda Hamilton (WY)
Poe Hampshires – Stan & Carol Poe (IN)
Liveoak Ranch – Curry & BonnieLou Campbell (TX)
Dalling Sheep – G. David & Theressa Dalling (ID)
Anderson Sheep Co, Inc – Reed & Robyn Anderson (OR)
Valley View Ranch – Francis Sweet (CA)
Denis Ranch (TX)
Reed Land & Livestock – Jewell Reed (WY)
Paris Livestock – Pete & Rama Paris (NV)
Bob & Sherry Benson (IN)
Krebs Sheep Co – Skye & Penny Krebs (OR)
Randy & Penny Leonard (CO)
Vance Broadbent (WY)
Bill & Margie Sparrow (NC)
David & Janet Earl (UT)
Coleen Hawker (UT)
Lionel Valdez (CO)
Janet & Michael Mawhinney (PA)
Tom & Cynthia Crone (CA)
Joanne Nissen (CA)
John & Linda Oswalt (MI)
James Brown (MT)
Matt & Sandra Jarvis (UT)
Merlin Helming (CO)
Kurt & Carol Heupel (CO)
Ted & Sheryl Edwards (WY)
Maurice Short (OR)
John & Martha Lemondes (NY)
Warren & Carla Roberts (CO)
Ward & Lynn Rouse (OR)
Rex & Mary Streets (MT)
Randy Tunby (MT)
Etchart Livestock – Ernie, George, Chris, & Jackie Etchart (CO)
David & Nancy Greene (MD)
Montana Wool Growers Assn. (MT)
Orwick Ranch LLP – Bob & Jennifer Orwick (SD)
Diamond J Livestock – Burdell & Theo Johnson (ND)
Chamelin-Hickman Shearing – Emily & Kevin Chamelin-Hickman (MD)
Nuckolls Ranch Inc. (WY)
Philp Sheep Company – Rob & Gloria Philp (WY)
Burke Ranch – Pat & Ronna Burke (SD)
Feustel Farms Inc. – Art & Jill Swannack (WA)
Erk Ranch – John & Anna Erk (SD)
Box 7 Ranch – Claire Jones (TX)
Moss Sheep – Ron & Elizabeth Moss (ID)
Lehfeldt Rambouillets – Bob, Marie, Ben, & Jamie Lehfeldt (MT)
DeZeeuw Farms – Rufus & Patty DeZeeuw (SD)
McCormick Ranch – Michael McCormick (WY)
John & Bernie Dvorak (MN)
Bonanzaville Farms – Wes & Pat Limesand (ND)
Roswell Wool – Mike & Jennifer Corn (NM)
FIM Corp. – Kristofar Leinassar (NV)
Grandview Farm – Barbara & John Kling (VA)
Allen Livestock – Larry Allen (CO)
Brant Miller (ME)
Roselawn Legacy Hampshire’s – Burton & Pattie Pfliger (ND)
Camino + Sons – Peter & Jackie Camino (WY)
Sperry Livestock Corp – Joe Sperry (CO)
Garden State Sheep Breeders – Kevin Melvin (NJ)
Tammy Fisher (TX), In Honor of Glen Fisher
Contributing Members
Linda Fisher (TX), In Honor of Glen Fisher
Rockin R Ruffin Ranch – Saundra Davenport & Taunya Ruffin (TX)
L Bar E Farm – Leonard Riccio (ID)
In Sheeps Clothing – Polly Hinds (WY)
Ron & Sharon Harston (CA)
Kurt & Carol Heupel, Heupel Farms (CO)
John and Martha Lemondes, Elly’s Acres Farm (NY)
Rex and Mary Streets (MT)
Ken and Pauline Wixom, Wixom Livestock (ID)
Sheep Heritage Foundation
~ A charitable institution protecting the traditions of the U.S. sheep industry. ~
To view the Sheep Heritage Foundation Brochure, Click Here.
MISSION: Focusing solely on the U.S. sheep industry, the Sheep Heritage Foundation – a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation – is dedicated to enhancing the value of the sheep industry in the United States. It was established to create programs and projects that will assure solid opportunities for the future of the U.S. sheep industry.
MOTIVATION: You are proud to be associated with the U.S. sheep industry. Whether your family involvement is purebred, milk, sheepskin, wool for hand knitting, show lambs for youth programs or commercial wool and lamb production, a donation to the Sheep Heritage Foundation will help protect the livelihood of an industry that is near and dear to your heart.
To honor the memory of industry leaders and sheep producers. A donation to the Foundation is one of the many ways a family member or friend of the sheep industry can be remembered.
To protect the future of the U.S. sheep industry. A donation is an indication that you care about the industry’s potential in the years to come and for future generations.
To commemorate your family’s heritage and proud tradition in the industry. You and/or your family have contributed timeless hours to more than just a business, it’s your true love for the animals and the way of life that drives you. You are proud of your family’s role in producing lamb for America’s table, wool to clothe our families, as well as those serving the nation’s military. A donation will help assure that your hard work over the years is not forgotten; instead it will help perpetuate the industry.
SIGNIFICANCE: Your gift will help strengthen the industry, build programs that will ensure the industry’s success and enhance and defend the opportunities for U.S. sheep producers. The Foundation’s board of directors are committed to utilizing funds for the best scientific and educational projects of the industry. Additionally, the board is seeking matching funds from corporate, private and public entities to further stretch industry contributions.
DONATE: Consider a donation to uphold your family’s important heritage and preserve opportunities for today’s producers and for the generations that will raise sheep tomorrow.
Send donations or requests for more information to:
American Sheep Industry Association
9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 360
Englewood, CO 80112
303-771-3500
info@sheepusa.org
10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021 Donations
Terry & Jackie Martin, Anodyne Inc.
Memory of Glen Fisher
Elgorriaga Livestock, Inc.
Memory of Truman Julian
Memory of Paco Iturriria
John & Quinci Cubiburu, Cubiburu Livestock Inc.
Memory of Paco Iturriria
Memory of Robert Paasch
Clinton & Maureen Krebs
Memory of Paco Iturriria
Memory of Glen Fisher
Steve Raftopoulos Family, Two Bar Sheep Co., LLC
Memory of Paco Iturriria
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Michael & Vicki Guerry, Guerry Inc.
Memory of Barbara Oneida
Amy Orwick
Memory of Andy Peroulis
Memory of Betty Niemi
Memory of DeWayne Lindsey
Pierce & Betty Miller
Memory of DeWayne Lindsey
Memory of Glen Fisher
Memory of Paco Iturruria
Jean Stetson
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Irene Mason
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Sherri Halandras
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Sasha Overholt, CPA, LLC
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Gary Visintainer, Visintainer Sheep Co.
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Memory of Katherine Peroulis
Memory of Connie Theos
Bill & Susan Shultz, Bunker Hill Farm
Memory of Glen Fisher
Darell & Teresa Keese
Memory of Glen Fisher
Burdell & Theo Johnson
Memory of Glen Fisher
Bonnie Brown, Colo Wool Growers Assn.
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Bob & Sherry Benson
Memory of Glen Fisher
The Hill Family Trust
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Brenda Hamill
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Memory of Glen Fisher
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
Memory of Glen Fisher
Gerry & Carolyn Cole
Memory of Glen Fisher
Julie Hansmire
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
Memory of Glen Fisher
Timothy & Kelly Bagnell
Memory of Andrew Peroulis
10/1/2019 – 9/30/2020 Donations
Bill & Susan Shultz
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Clinton & Maureen Krebs
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Pierce & Betty Miller
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Guerry, Inc.
Memory of Joe Helle
Memory of Sharron Esnoz
Stan & Ann Boyd
Memory of Phil Soulen
Frank & Elaine Moore
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Cindy Soddoway
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Krebs Sheep Co., Skye & Penny Krebs
Edward & Barbara Malesich
Memory of Joe Helle
Steve & Toni Raftopoulos
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Memory of Truman Julian
Memory of Robert William Woodbury
Memory of Sharron Esnoz
Memory of Mrs. John (Katherine) Peroulis
Memory of Mrs. Joe Esnoz
Bill & Margie Sparrow
Memory of Joe Helle
Guy Flora
Memory of Glenn High
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Florence Cubiburu
Memory of Joe Helle
Memory of Joe Harper
Memory of Robert Woodbury
Pierce & Betty Miller
Memory of Joe Harper
10/1/2018 – 9/30/2019 Donations
Stan and Ann Boyd
Memory of Truman Julian
Michael A. Guerry
Memory of Truman Julian
Memory of Nancy Rule
Darrell and Teresa Keese
Memory of Bud Gutzman
Pierce and Betty Miller
Memory of Jean Brown
Memory of Jw Nuckolls
Amy Orwick
Memory of Jean Brown
Memory of Truman Julian
Memory of Helen Pilster
Memory of Nancy Rule
Steve and Toni Raftopoulos
Memory of Jean Brown
Memory of Nancy Rule
Memory of Dean and Ann Visintainer
10/1/2017 – 9/30/2018 Donations
American Sheep Industry Association
Memory of Jw Nuckolls
Florence Cubiburu
Memory of Bud Gutzman
Clint and Maureen Krebs
Memory of Wayne D. Mosher
Pierce and Betty Miller
Memory of Fred Campbell
Memory of Leroy Keese
Memory of Stanley Mayfield
Memory of Mackey McEntire
Memory of Charles Stegall
Bill and Susan Shultz
Memory of Susan Morrical
Siddoway Sheep Co.
Memory of Jw Nuckolls
10/1/2016 – 9/30/2017 Donations
Bill & Susan Shultz
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Clint & Maureen Krebs
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Stan & Ann Boyd
Memory of Phil Soulen
Pierce & Betty Miller
Memory of Phil Soulen
Memory of Joe Helle
Colorado Wool Growers Association
Memory of LeGrande Bair
Memory of A. Perry Christensen
Florence Cubiburu
Memory of Robert Schene
Glen and Linda Fisher
Memory of Bill Sims
Memory of Glen Richardson
Guy Flora
Memory of Bill Sims
Dennis and Stacie Fry
Memory of Brian Hoffman
Mike Harper Livestock, LLC
Pierce and Betty Miller
Memory of Glen Richardson
Memory of Clinton Hodges
Paul Rodgers
Rodgers Family Memorial
Siddoway Sheep Co, Inc.
Rodgers Family Memorial
Theos Swallow Fork Ranch Inc.
Memory of Martin Etchart
Dr. Cynthia Wolf
Rodgers Family Memorial
RAMPAC
To download the RAMPAC donation form, Click Here.
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) political action committee (RAMPAC) provides political support for those United States Senators and Representatives who support the sheep industry. Every two years, each Representative and one-third of the Senators run for election and we need more support for those that share our values and beliefs.
Historically we have relied on ASI annual meeting attendees to capitalize RAMPAC. However, today’s trying times require more support and engagement, and we need to ask our entire membership to consider supporting the cause. Your $25 – $100 contribution would be a great help to this fund.
We are working with our supporters in Congress this year to address livestock trucking with the need for workable rules to transport sheep. We have repeatedly asked Congress to support us with predator control tools. We completed a farm bill with important sheep programs because key folks insisted that they be included. Throw in the emerging threats of fake and/or lab grown “meat”, trade distortion, and the never-ending attacks on our ability to control predators and you have a full plate.
For all the aforementioned reasons, and many more, it is more important than ever for key Members of Congress to see America’s sheep industry as an important ally in their effort to represent our interests. Simply stated, as a comparatively small livestock organization we must be vocal and active on multiple fronts. Not the least of which is political engagement.
If you share our passion for the industry and want to help us utilize this important tool please take the time to fill out the attached form and return with your donation using the self-addressed envelope. Your contribution of $25 or more can make a tangible difference in our efforts. If you are charging the donation, please give the billing address in the payment information.
Thank you for the consideration and, remember, those that are not sitting at the table are on the menu.
-Peter Orwick
Executive Director
Send donations or requests for more information to:
American Sheep Industry Association
9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 360
Englewood, CO 80112
303-771-3500
info@sheepusa.org
2019/20 RAMPAC donors
Merle Bench (MN)
James Gillmor (UT)
Timothy Faller (ND)
Fred Weaver (MT)
Daniel Frantz (KS)
Herbert Noelke (TX)
Michael Speck (TX)
Jerry Miller (MN)
Lois Deal (MN)
Henry Langford (TX)
John & Tracie Curuchet (WY)
John J Hines (WY)
Douglas D Hamilton (CO)
Hank Vogler (NV)
J.K. Munson (TX)
D. Elaine Pommarane (OR)
Billie C. Lewis & Son (TX)
Peter H. Timm (CA)
John W. Balderson (ID)
Ed Anchordoguy (CA)
Scott Wollin (MN)
John & Nancy Boyer (OR)
Roger Schneider (IA)
Alton & Kathy Munkelwitz (MN)
Don & Deb Myaer (ND)
Pierre Monnat (WA)
JoAnn Mast (OR)
Tim R. Turner D.V.M. (TX)
Richard Shonka (NE)
Roger Otto (MO)
Larry & Judy Drake (CO)
Rittiman Family Trust (TX)
Klint Beyer (KS)
Robin Grant Giles & Misty Young Giles (TX)
Dean McMullan (TX)
Jimmy L Sapp (MO)
Brent Johnson (IA)
Craig & Wanda Pinnow (MT)
Jeff & Mary Held (SD)
Jim Logan (WY)
Dennis Williams (WY)
John Driskill (WY)
Mike Iriberry (WY)
Meribeth Lomkin (ID)
Jason McKenney (IA)
Aileen Anderson (MT)
Audrey Swanberg (WA)
Millie A Parsell (WA)
Jerry and Jan Dutton ( TX)
John O’Keeffe (OR)
Leon Gilbreath (OR)
Shirlee Lambert & Clyde Peterson (WY)
Carol A Dodge (WI)
Grundman Insurance Agency LLC (IA)
Lloyd L. McCabe (CA)
Paul R Weyerts (TX)
David Buskohl (ND)
Saundra Davenport (TX)
David Quam (TX)
Sheryl Barr (CO)
Paul J Wipf (MT)
Everett Decker (OR)
Ivan F Kaden (MO)
Martin Albini (CA)
Luke & Maynard Lillehaugen (ND)
Debra H Mittelstadt (ID)
Mark & Dorothy Denis (TX)
Fred H Chandler (TX)
Phillip Gardner (UT)
Harlan Sheep Co. (OR)
Severne Smith (TX)
Cindy Whitehead (TX)
Jake Benson (UT)
Gary Cook (NV)
Tom Nevberger (SD)
Penny Coelho (CA)
Justin Vinccett (WA)
Melanie & Doug Pamp (MN)
John E Lasgoity (CA)
Barbara Jaquay (AZ)
Beau & Lenard Chapman (SD)
Gail Mitchell (UT)
Teena & Jim Lynn (SD)
Charlie & Letty Haak (SD)
Liz Jones (MT)
Rob Livengood (IA)
Sims Sheep Co LLC (WY)
Kelly Ingalls (MT)
Pamela M Hengst (TX)
Dallas E Murray (UT)
Norman Meng (KS)
Tom Bengard (CA)
Tammy & Gordon Dyer (TX)
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