Texas Corn Producers Association (TCPA) will hold its annual membership meeting on Dec. 17 from 8:30-10 a.m. Registration is now open online HERE.
“We’re hopeful holding this meeting in a virtual format will allow farmers across the state to easily attend, regardless of what they have going on at the farm,” David Gibson, the TCPA executive vice president, said.
Texas Representative Four Price (R-Amarillo) will provide insight on the upcoming Texas legislative session and priorities for the Lone Star State in 2021.
Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Lubbock) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) will also share their view of the federal policy landscape in the upcoming Congress.
TCPA President Wesley Spurlock will highlight the association’s efforts and priorities at both the state and federal level.
Additionally, TCPA members will hold elections for five board seats with terms expiring this year. Nominees will be voted on for three At Large seats, as well as a seat in Region 2, which includes the Southern and Rolling Plains, and Region 3, which covers North and Central Texas. Current members with expiring terms are:
- Kyla Hamilton, Region 2
Lubbock County - Larry Mason, At Large
Dallam County - Bart Thoreson, At Large
Sherman County - Bruce Wetzel, Region 3
Grayson County - Steven Yoder, At Large
Dallam County
TCPA members will also elect officers to a 1-year term. Current officers are:
- Wesley Spurlock
President
Sherman County - Charles Ring
Vice President
San Patricio County - Jim Sugarek
Secretary/Treasurer
Bee County
In addition to speakers and regular business, there are opportunities for members to win door prizes throughout the meeting – cash and Apple AirPods!
TCPA hopes all members will take the opportunity to tune into the meeting whether they are in the comfort of their home, at the farm office or in the tractor cab.
This event is exclusively for active TCPA members. If you have questions about your membership status, email TCPA or call the office at 806.763.CORN (2676).
