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BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER The American Murray Grey Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Murray breed and AMGA members. Members have the privilege of recording pedigrees and ownership and to record the ownership of registered cattle and those who wish can submit performance data for genetic evaluation through the Total Performance Reporting program. Another benefit of membership is that our current membership is listed on the website to help potential buyers find MG herds. The website also hosts the Murray Grey Pedigree Search. Visitors to the site can research and study the pedigrees and EPDs of Murray Greys registered in the United States. The website offers information on the breed and the Association. There are reference materials for members, information for newcomers, and a lot of “inside-baseball stuff” for those so inclined. It has been the major promotional tool of the Association for 20 years. Members also have the opportunity to be part of group promotions. The Association will partner with members to go to conferences, trade shows, or other cattle events to promote Murray Greys. For the “farm – to – table” marketers, AMGA provides “Certified American Murray Grey Beef” branding capabilities for members. AMGA members in good standing are welcome, and encouraged to attend the Annual Membership meetings. The Board determines policies and procedures, while changes to the bylaws come from a vote of the membership. The Annual Membership Meeting is held in conjunction with the National Show venue which alternates between the Northwest and the East. (The 2023 National Murray Grey show will be at the World Beef Expo in Milwaukee, WI in September and the 2024 National Show will be at the Western Idaho Fair in Boise, ID in August 2024.) Director meet at the National Show venue and at other times by phone conference. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP 1 – Annual Membership is available to an individual, family, partnership or incorporated companies that are owners or breeders of Murray Grey cattle. An annual fee is required of each membership. An annual member may register cattle, vote and hold office. Applications for membership must be made in writing on an official application form every year. (Refer to: Section 3 & 4 of the Bylaws) Memberships are due by January 31st and expire December 31st. 2 – Junior Memberships are available to individuals under 21 years of age. Junior members are non- voting members and may not hold office. They will be able to register & transfer cattle. If a Junior wishes to register cattle not in conjunction with their parent's herd they will be required to apply for their own Herd Name and Unique Tattoo. 3 – Associate Membership is a non-voting member who wants to help the advancement of the Association. They will receive the AMGA Newsletter. AMGA PROGRAMS and SERVICES Pedigree Registration – record, preserve, and archive the pedigrees of Murray Grey cattle in the United States Total Performance Reporting – genetic evaluation and EPD development from measurable traits Certified American Murray Grey Beef – brand identity for “farm-to-table” marketers Internet Presence – AMGA lists members by state on the website Networking & Industry Outreach – AMGA will provide members with promotional materials for shows, grazing conferences, and other cattlemen gatherings Herd Promotion –
Contact the American Murray Grey Association to learn more.
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