Delivering solutions to great agricultural challenges.
The meeting for July 19, 2018 was called to order by President John Gorton. The prayer was led by Rot. Ronnie Bogle, pledge by Rot. Ron Sanders, and a rousing song of "Old Time Rock and Roll" by Rot. Mitch Williams. Catering was provided by Billy Sims BBQ. Guests for the day were Josh Epperson, Mike Van Sickle and Windy Williams. The program was Josh Gaskamp with the Noble Research Institute.
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President John Gorton calling the meeting to order and providing "Historical Events on This Day". Who knew you could put so much ice in a public swimming pool?
Rot Jay Epperson with guest Josh Epperson.
Guest Windy Williams with Rot. Ronnie Bogle
Guest Mike Van Sickle with Rot. Pauline Garrett
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The Sunshine Report by Rot. Brad Duvall mentioned those who need to be kept in our thoughts.
Rot. Mark Tibbetts reminding everyone to check on the elderly during this hot weather. Oddly, he seemed to mention Rot. Hays and Mosley.
Sgt. of Arms Duvall read a report from the FBI (?) on the witness protection program involving the Past President Allen and the Past Sgt. of Arms Allen. Something odd with the Allen family?
Sgt. of Arms Duvall collecting a fine from Rot. Chris Mosley who mentioned doing an imitation of Tom Cruise from "Risky Business".
Another short-pant fine collected, this time from Rot. Tom Rose.
Rot. Chris Mosley receiving his Two Year Perfect Attendance award from Pres. Gorton
Rot. of the Day, Dick McCalla introducing his program.
Josh Gaskamp with Noble Research Institute discussing feral hogs.
Josh Gaskamp is the technical consultation manager for Noble Research Institute. Gaskamp serves as a wildlife and range consultant in the producer relations program. He joined the Noble Research Instituted in 2007 after working as a hunting guide and gun-dog trainer for the King Ranch.
His areas of interest include wildlife habitat improvement, range management, white-tailed deer management, fisheries management, plant identification, prescribed fire and feral hog impacts. Gashkamp's research on drop-nets as a potential tool for feral hog control led him to develop the BoarBuster(TM) suspended corral trap.
Josh grew up in Brenham, Texas and has both a Master and Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University.
