American Farm Bureau
National Convention - January, 2005


American Farm Bureau annual convention took place at  Charlottesville, NC January 9-13, 2005.  South Dakota Farm Bureau was represented by a number of FB members and staff attending the event.  South Dakota Farm Bureau president, Scott VanderWal, had the privilege of meeting Rudolph Giuliani who was a keynote speaker at the convention

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SDFB President, Scott VanderWal
receives "Awards for Excellence"
in Policy Implementation and Leadership Development.


The SDFB delegation attended the
AFBF Foundation flapjack fundraiser
breakfast at the AFBF meeting.

Travis amd Renae Gephart
(SDFB Excellence Award representative) being interviewed by Jim Thorsen
of KWAT radio.

Michell Rook, WNAX radio,
interviews Michael Held, SDFB
administrative director, and
Wanda Blair, SDFB vice-president.

Travis and Renae Gephart along with
Stacey & Troy Hadrick ...  Future
Leadership!  Travis and Renae were
great as the Excellence in Ag candidates.

Troy Hadrick making comments at
the YFR Discussion Meet
... concentration at its best!