2012 WFB Annual Meeting - Yakima, WA

Keynote Speaker - Randy Mantooth

Randolph Mantooth will be our Keynote Speaker at this year’s convention. Well known to television audiences for his role as LA County Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s series EMERGENCY! and for his role as Alex Masters on the 1980s daytime drama Loving, Randy is currently starring on stage at the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, MI in the play “Superior Donuts.”  Son of a pipeline construction worker, Randy lived in 22 states before the family settled in Santa Barbara during his high school years. No stranger to change, Randy will share with us his wit and wisdom about the importance of looking at change as a positive force in both our professional and personal lives. Meet Randy in person when he hosts a fundraising autograph session following his presentation.

For more information, visit his web site at www.RandolphMantooth.com, or follow him on Facebook at Facebook.com/RandolphMantooth. *Celebrity appearance subject to change.

Special Guest - Bob King

World Champion Chainsaw Wood Carver Bob King has been carving since the fall of 1998. He is sponsored by ECHO-USA and is one of the five members on the ECHO Carving team. He is well known for his realistic wildlife sculptures and his competition pieces where he takes a moment out of real life and carves the scene into wood. Bob has competed across the United States, England, Germany and Scotland. Bob has done lots of corporate work, his biggest jobs being for Burton Snow Boards, Henry Weinhard and Six Flags theme parks. He has appeared on Monster Garage and been in a Boston Market Commercial.

Bob will be carving four pieces “Live” at the Annual Meeting which will be auctioned off on November 14. Proceeds will benefit the Ray DeVries Memorial Scholarship Fund.

See Bob King’s amazing work at www.chainsawking.com.

Fun Night - Jerry Carroll

Comedian Jerry Carroll is our fun night entertainer. From the time he could walk, Jerry joined his father and uncle on their family farm, growing tobacco, corn, small grain, soybeans, cattle, and hogs. Spending 14 hours a day in a tractor gave Jerry plenty of time to think about his life's dream of making people laugh. Today, he harvests a bumper crop of hilarity in his fast-paced, high-energy show.

To learn more about Jerry Carroll visit www.larryweaver.com.

Mark Your Calendar, Save the Date!

Plan to join your neighbors and friends in celebrating the successes of the state’s largest general farm organization at Washington Farm Bureau’s 93rd Annual Meeting November 12-15, 2012 in Yakima.

This three-day event is where Farm Bureau members establish policy for the upcoming year, attend workshops and learning sessions, as well as enjoy good food, entertainment and a bit of rest and relaxation away from the farm or ranch. This is a value-packed program at a low price of $58.

How to Register:

Fill out WFB Member Registration Form.

Send completed form and payment to:

By Mail: Washington Farm Bureau, Attn: Ashlee Day, 975 Carpenter Rd. NE, Ste 301, Lacey, WA 98516

By Fax: (360) 357-9939, Attn: Ashlee Day By Email: aday@wsfb.com

Questions or for registration assistance call Ashlee Day at
1-800-331-3276 ext. 115.

Exhibitor Information & Registration Form 

Exhibitor Registration and Tradeshow information contact Kevin McCoy at kmccoy@wsfb.com or call 1-800-331-3276 ext. 124

Reserve Your Room
The Holiday Inn Downtown, located at 802 East Yakima Ave., is the preferred hotel for this year’s event. Make your reservations by calling (509)494-7000 or online at www.holidayinn.com. Room rates are $82 single/double plus taxes per room, per night.

Remember to mention you are with the Washington Farm Bureau so that you receive the appropriate room block and rate. This preferred room rate is only guaranteed until October 22, 2012.

Donate
Contact WFB Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Vicki Malloy to pledge donations of items and experiences to the live and silent auctions.

Communicate
Let your County Farm Bureau President, County Farm Bureau Field Manager or County Farm Bureau Board Member know if you are planning to attend so he or she has an accurate head count.

County Showcase
Once again counties will have the opportunity to showcase their achievements in the County Showcase area. County board members, please check in with your field manager to let him or her know if your county will be participating, so a table can be reserved for your use.