Welcome/Introduction of Board

• Call to order by Pres. Mark Meurer.
• Welcome and introduction of current board members- Special thanks to Mark Vanroekel for his years of service on board.
• Welcome to those on Zoom

Secretary’s Report

• Minutes from 2022 annual meeting presented
• Motion to approve – Glen Jones, Second Brett Pharo- Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer, Mark Van Roekel reported a balance of $34,834

Membership and Registration Update

• Currently over 100 Paid Member
• 704 Registrations and 342 Transfers so far in 2023

Starter Flock Winner

• President, Mark Meurer introduced Jessica Bartman as the winner this year.

Rhino Lamb Research Update

• Pres. Meurer presented a report from Dr. Ewert on the progress made in determining the underlining genetic cause of this rare issue.

Breeding Selection Tool Opportunity

• Bryce Freking presented an online breeding selection tool that utilizes the NSIP database to help farmers make breeding selections.
• www.sheeptools.com

Board Election Results

• Pres. Meurer presented the results of the annual election, Scott Wolin is joining the board.

Adjourn

• Meeting was adjourned by consensus.