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50 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. “Our Members Are The Agricultural Chemical Professionals Who Serve Those Who Feed The World”. MIDWEST AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION 1985. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
5050thth ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONCELEBRATION
““Our Members Are The Our Members Are The Agricultural Chemical Agricultural Chemical
Professionals Who Serve Professionals Who Serve Those Who Feed The World”Those Who Feed The World”
MIDWEST AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION MIDWEST AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION 19851985
It is through the voice of individual members that MACA is able to “tell it like it is” and become leaders to improve the economic and environmental climate in the midwest. MACA BROCHURES
OUR MACA MEMBERS
Aceto Ag Chemical Aceto Ag Chemical CorporationCorporation
Albaugh, Inc. Albaugh, Inc.
BASFBASF
Big Rivers Agri-SupplyBig Rivers Agri-Supply
Chemorse, Ltd.Chemorse, Ltd.
Dow AgroSciencesDow AgroSciences
DuPontDuPont
FMC CorporationFMC Corporation
Current Member Companies Current Member Companies of 25 Years or Moreof 25 Years or More
GROWMARK, Inc.GROWMARK, Inc.
KovaKova
MonsantoMonsanto
Oil-Dri Corporation of America Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Rosen’s Inc.Rosen’s Inc.
Universal Crop Protection Universal Crop Protection Alliance Alliance
Van Diest Supply CompanyVan Diest Supply Company
New 2008 New 2008 Member Member
CompaniesCompanies
ISK Biosciences ISK Biosciences CorporationCorporation
Winfield SolutionsWinfield Solutions
1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA
MACA ORGANIZED
FOUNDERS OF MACAFOUNDERS OF MACAMACA was formed by seven dedicated professionals who clearly saw the need for the agricultural chemicals industry in America’s heartland to have a vigorous professional society.
Herbert Woodbury
Porter Williams
Robert Yapp
were joined by
Harold Howard
Doug Nelson
Wally Smith
and
G.E. Zackert.
PRESIDENTSPRESIDENTS
Herbert Woodbury
1958-59 and 1960-61
Robert Yapp
1959-60
Douglas Nelson 1961-62
Ray Northrop 1963-64
Along with Harold Howard-1962-63 the four men pictured served as
MACA Presidents from 1958-1964.
Incorporated in 1967 to provide an opportunity for basic manufacturers,
distributors/formulators and allied industry to meet to discuss
crop life issues.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Presidents Dick S. Lang-1965-66, William M. Banks-1966-67, and Hillis R. McLane-1969-70
George A. Lawrence 1967-68
Bert Brayton 1968-69
President Vern L. McCarthy 1970-71
McCarthy
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS1971-72 President Dwight Habermehl and Keith Boyer who served as President from 1972-74.
Dean Roy served as President from 1976-78,
seated on his left is two term President Ray
Smedul – 1974-76.
Habermehl
Boyer
Roy Smedul
EDUCATOR’SEDUCATOR’S AWARDAWARD The award first presented in 1974 is designed to recognize
demonstrated evidence of significant contributions to American agriculture, especially in the MACA region. Bob Roselle, University of Nebraska Extension Entomologist, was the first recipient.
Dr. Bill Simmons 2003
Dr. Gordon Roskamp 2002
Dr. David Walgenbach 1987
Donald E. Kuhlman 1989
Dr. Ronald Doersch
1990
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert C. Moreau 1978-80
Larry Bert served as President from 1980-82
1982-83 President V.R. “Swede” Roskam passing the gavel to
1983-84 President Bob Ramsdell.
Bert
Winton Warren Etchen served as Executive Secretary of MACA from 1969-1978.
MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD-1978MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD-1978
In 1981 Dr. E.E. ‘Ev’ Waller began his contribution to the industry as Executive Director of MACA and through his leadership kept the association on a steady growth trend
for many years.
Dr. Waller was presented the 1995 Industry Vision Award upon his retirement. His wife Virginia was presented the 1995 Partner Award for her volunteer contributions to the
organization.
Dr. Waller was awarded the Dean Roy Award in 1985.
He is the only “non-member” to have been so recognized.
Dr. Waller writes,
“ I liked all of MACA’s officers, directors, and committee people over the years; and some life-long friendships were established…
MACA and its countless accomplishments mean a lot to us; and we would love to attend, it is not, however, feasible this year. We shall be there in thought and empathy.” 6/21/08
INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD The award first presented in 1982 is designed to recognize the
distinguished career of an individual devoted to promoting and protecting the interests of the crop protection industry supporting American and Midwestern agriculture.
Past President Ray Smedul of Chevron was the first recipient.
Jack P. Dutra 2007
Mike McCarty 2005
John Juvenal 2004
Ron Farrell 2006
INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD
Robert Woods 2003
Charles Fischer 2002
Paul E. Rhein 1999
Neil Strong 2001
Bob Van Diest 2000
INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD
Russel Weisensel 1991 William J. Fairborn
1992
Jay Vroom 1993
Keith G. Boyer 1994
Leavitt S. White 1986
RUTH WHITE MEDIA AWARDRUTH WHITE MEDIA AWARD
Started in 1982 as the Special Media Award to recognize media for their distinguished service to
agricultural chemicals and MACA Activities.
Ned Van Buren 1985
The award was named after Ruth White, Leavitt S. White’s wife the year of her death in 1989.
Leavitt served as the communications consultant to MACA from 1981-1992 and his wife Ruth had assisted in the organization .
Ken Root 1996
Eric Sfiligoj 2007
Charlotte Sine 2000
1984 CELEBRATION 1984 CELEBRATION
MACA Past Presidents pose during the celebration.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1984-85 President Carl Bartenhagen
and officers.
President William Skrei holding the 1985-86 sign
and seated to his left is Dave Murphy who served as MACA
1986-87 President.
Bartenhagen
Murphy
MACA-75 (1986) MACA-75 (1986) developed manufacturer developed manufacturer specification and user specification and user guidelines for portable guidelines for portable agri-chemical tanks for agri-chemical tanks for liquid pesticides and other liquid pesticides and other agri-chemicals not subject agri-chemicals not subject to U.S. DOT specification to U.S. DOT specification packaging.packaging.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Jack Dutra 1987-88, to his right is Bruce Bollinger
President 1988-89.
President Dennis Matthias 1989-90, officers and
board of directors.
DutraBollinger
Matthias
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Keith Keuchmann 1990-91, seated to his left is Richard Rost, President from
1991-92
President Ron Farrell 1992-93, officers and
board of directors.
Keuchmann Rost
Farrell
Water Guardian Award
MACA began sponsoring the Water Guardian Award in 1991.
MACA works with state associations to recognize agricultural businesses and individuals
that project a positive image by promoting environmental stewardship of the crop protection
industry, concern about the quality of the nation’s water supply and overall protection of
the environment.
MACA-75 Amended MACA-75 Amended (1992) developed (1992) developed manufacturer specification manufacturer specification and user guidelines for and user guidelines for liquid pesticides and other liquid pesticides and other agri-chemical not subject agri-chemical not subject to U.S. DOT specification to U.S. DOT specification packaging.packaging.
MACA -25 developed in MACA -25 developed in 1993 manufacturer 1993 manufacturer specification and user specification and user guidelines for refillable guidelines for refillable container liquid pesticides container liquid pesticides and other agri-chemicals.and other agri-chemicals.
Approved in 1993
C.A.N. provides free speakers to classrooms and civic groups in the
Midwest.
Presentations and Lesson Units are tools available for use by speakers and teachers.
First Ambassador Coordinator, Debbie Rubin, begins work June, 1995.
AMBASSADOR AWARDAMBASSADOR AWARDDesigned to recognize an ambassador for their efforts in promoting the crop protection industry through presentations to students or consumers.
The award was first presented in 1993 Dan Stork, CIBA.
1995
200219962006
2007 1993
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1993-94 President Ron Naggatz passing the ceremonial gavel to
1994-95 President Charlotte Sine
1995-96 President Neil Strong 1996-97 President Pat
Robinson stands next to Executive Director Bonnie
McCarvel.
Strong
Robinson
In 1994 a brochure In 1994 a brochure was developed and was developed and
distributed to assist the distributed to assist the distributor and dealer distributor and dealer
in upgrading or in upgrading or building their package building their package chemical warehouse to chemical warehouse to
meet industry meet industry guidelines.guidelines.
1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA
MACA NAME CHANGES
1995 - Mid America Crop Protection Association – MACPA
Office Moved to St. Louis - Office Moved to St. Louis - 19961996 Neil Strong and Pat
Robinson inspect the new office.
Bonnie McCarvel was hired as MACPA Executive Director.
REGIONAL WATER SEMINAR - 1996REGIONAL WATER SEMINAR - 1996
“What’s In The Works for Water.”
Seventy-five people attended the two day seminar on regional water
initiatives.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1997-98 President Ken Adkinson 1998-99 President Bob Lane President 1999-2000 Terry Kippley 2000-2001 President Darrell Forkrud
Adkinson
Lane Kippley
Forkrud
STATE ISSUES SUMMIT - 1998STATE ISSUES SUMMIT - 1998
MACPA developed a program for all 13 state
associations to meet and discuss issues.
A system to mark field boundaries,
track field events and ensure correct
applications of crop protection products
was developed.
This brochure was distributed in 1999.
Completed in 1999 and Completed in 1999 and updated on a regular updated on a regular
basis. basis.
Update is in progress by Update is in progress by the Distribution & the Distribution &
Environment Committee.Environment Committee.
WeatherPLOTThe WeatherPlot™ database is a result of the joint efforts of Meridian Environmental Technology, Inc. and MACA. Infrastructure development for this extensive weather information database began in 1999, with weather data first made available through the system during the 2000 growing season.
Currently seven companies subscribe to this database.
WeatherPlot™ is a site-specific historical weather database developed to provide nearly field-level assessments of hourly or daily weather conditions.
Updated in 2000 from original in
1993 to provide the
“fundamental principles” of packaged crop
protection products
storage and handling.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2001-2002 President Bill Beutke 2002-2003 President Ron Utterback 2003-2004 President John Raines 2004-2005 President Duane Mol
Beutke
Utterback
Raines
Mol
1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA
MACA NAME CHANGES
1995 - Mid America Crop Protection Association – MACPA
2002 - Mid America CropLife Association – MACA
Homeland Homeland Security SeminarSecurity Seminar
STEWARDSHIP & INDUSTRY STEWARDSHIP & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR - 2004LEADERSHIP SEMINAR - 2004
MACA hosted for the 13 state associations in region and
MACA state affairs and regulatory affairs members to
be updated on biotech, product integrity, and other current
issues.
EXTRA S.T.E.P. AWARDEXTRA S.T.E.P. AWARDThe award was started in 2005 and is designed to recognize an entity that goes above and beyond the requirements of
the respective 13 states.
The nominee is already meeting the state and federal laws, but takes the extra step to
ensure good stewardship in their community.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2005-2006 President Craig Petermeier 2006-2007 President Jim Jenkins
Petermeier
Jenkins
2007-2008 President Al Strohmaier, Officers and Board of Directors
Strohmaier
Janet Braun was named one of three Ag
Ambassadors of the Year by CropLife America in 2007.
Janet Braun – CAN CoordinatorJanet Braun – CAN Coordinator
Janet became MACA’s CropLife Ambassador
Network Coordinator in 2003.
Annual MeetingsAnnual MeetingsProviding a forum for
supplier/customer meetings, information and
networking on current topics.
“The New Decade - What’s Ahead” 1980 Annual Meeting
First Annual Meeting held in Kansas City, Missouri in 1960.
Annual MeetingsAnnual Meetings
1981 - Our New Environment - Where do we go from here? 1984 - Changes - How Do We Prepare for
Them?
1987 - The Challenge - To Change!
1989 - World Class Competition
1992 - Customers Speak! - but do you listen?
2000 - Investing in Agriculture - A New Outlook
1993 - Your Paradigm for Success
2004 - Navigating the Changes - Forward Focused
The meetings have addressed the changing business practices of the nation.
2008 – Celebrating the Past, Speeding into the Future
Annual Annual MeetingsMeetings
Annual Annual MeetingsMeetings
GOLFGOLF
GOLFGOLF
GOLFGOLF
TENNISTENNIS
1984
1977MEMBER SPOUSES MEMBER SPOUSES PARTICIPATED IN PARTICIPATED IN ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING
EVENTSEVENTS
1977 1984
Annual Meeting Annual Meeting CommitteeCommittee
Develops a September meeting program that responds to the industry’s current
concerns and principal interests. The Committee schedules outstanding speakers for specific topics and plans
recreation and entertainment for members.
DEANDEAN ROY AWARDROY AWARD The award is named in honor of one of the organization’s
members for “Exceptional Service to MACA and the CropLife Industry” for contributing the most by their selfless service.
The award was first presented in 1982 to Past President Keith Boyer of Brayton Chemicals.
Al Strohmaier 2006
Don Bradley 2007
Dan Vest 2004David Flakne
2005
DEANDEAN ROYROY AWARDAWARD
Myron Carter 2002
William Randell 2003 Ron Utterback
2001
Darrell Forkrud 2000
Bob Ramsdell 1999
DEANDEAN ROY ROY AWARDAWARD
John Hester 1994
Charlotte Sine 1996
Lloyd Burling 1998
Jack Dutra 1997
Terry Kippley 1995
DEANDEAN ROYROY AWARD AWARD
Bruce Bollinger 1993
Ron Naggatz 1990
Carl Bartenhagen 1992
Dean Roy 1991
Neil Strong 1989
DEANDEAN ROY ROY AWARDAWARD
Ron Farrell 1988
Keith Kuechmann 1987
Dr. Ev Waller 1985
Dennis Matthias 1984
Gordon Bethards 1983
Swede Roskam 1986
Distribution & Distribution & Environment Environment CommitteeCommittee
2000
2007
D&E works to ensure that safe logistical practices and
knowledge are available and/or implemented for crop protection products including
technical ingredients.
Crop Protection Crop Protection ProductsProducts
D&E Committee gathers information on the best storage and handling practices of
packaged crop protection products.
Regulatory & Regulatory & Environmental Issues Environmental Issues
CommitteeCommittee
REI works to gather and communicate information that addresses environmental and regulatory issues of concern to
protect the products and services of MACA members.
REI supports legislative and regulatory issues for the 13 states and federal legislation
by monitoring the issues and providing information.
Water QualityMACA provides educational information on
the Clean Water Act and all of its ramifications.
MACA is a member of the Federal Water Quality Coalition (FWQC) who participates in
federal and regional water quality rulemakings and initiatives; negotiated
guidance development; written comments; and litigation.
MACA PUBLISHES
19961989
Mary Jane Stankiewicz became MACA’s water consultant in 2008.
Jack Dutra was presented an Honorary Lifetime Membership in CropLife America. Jack served as water consultant for MACA from 1996 until his retirement in 2008.
WATER CONSULTANTSWATER CONSULTANTS
Business Issues Business Issues CommitteeCommittee
Works with national and regional associations to coordinate MACA efforts on programs and issues of common concern and act as a liaison group on specific areas of
mutual interest.
Industry Industry Communications Communications
CommitteeCommittee
Coordinate communication efforts and assists with
recruiting new members and retailing membership.
Provides oversight for the CropLife Ambassador
Network.
CAN Task ForceCAN Task ForceOversees the public outreach program to promote the benefits of crop protection products and agriculture.
Targets 4th through 6th grade educational outreach
opportunities through the CropLife Ambassador Network, providing scientifically based and accurate information regarding the safety
and value of American agricultural food production.
During the past five years we During the past five years we have reached 25,000 future have reached 25,000 future
consumers!consumers!
Traceability Traceability Implementation Program Implementation Program
Task ForceTask Force
The TIP test project, in its second and final year,
partners MACA with four retailers to trace products,
reduce shrinkage, and provide measurable returns on
investments for participants.
NetworkingNetworking
Thank you for your involvement in MACA.
Nearly $2.5 billion worth of ag chemical products – 38% of the nation’s consumption – are consumed by MACA member states, and MACA’s continued
industry contributions protect its members interests while reducing risk
in a volatile agricultural climate.