SLOCCW Named a Walt Rodman Award Winner
Every year the CBC recognizes outstanding beef promotion programs conducted by California CattleWomen (CCW) county units with a Walt Rodman Award. Named after the late Walt Rodman, former long-time executive director of the California Beef Council, this award celebrates the dedication and creativity of county CCW units promoting the beef industry. Awards are given to units based on unit membership size. The results were announced at the 108th Annual CCA/CCW 2024 Convention in Reno Nevada. The winners for each category are as follows:
1. Up to 49 Members: First Place: Placer-Nevada, Tied for Runner-Up: Shasta & San Diego
2. 50 to 69 Members: First Place: Tehama
3. 70 or More Members: First Place: San Luis Obispo, Runner-Up: Tulare
Results and Photo Credit: California Beef Council
108th Annual CCA/CCW 2024 Convention, Reno Nevada
2024 November Meeting and Fashion Show at the Madonna Inn
Held November 14th. Another sold out and wonderful time at the Madonna Inn.
Big thank you to our fashion show coordinator, our models and of course our Young CattleWomen.
2024 Cattlewomen Pioneer Roping
Congratulations to the winners and all contestants.
On Sunday, October 27, the SLO CattleWomen held the annual Pioneer Roping. A big thank you to Elena Clark for all of her hard work throughout.
Left: Chase Grantham won the Bob and Alberta Lewis Memorial Saddle. Left to Right: Susan Cochrane, Elena Clark, Chase Grantham and Ann Hansen
Middle: Danny Leslie won the Jerry White Saddle pictured with Cody Mora as they both won the 15.5 Roping.
Right: Thank you our team for all the work put into the days events. Left to Right: Jill Heely, Joanie Ketcham, Fran Tognazzini and Elena Clark.
2024 Cattlemen’s Playday
A wonderful day filled with families and fun. The goody bags given by the SLO Cattlemen were a huge hit for the youngsters, thank you Cattlemen.
Thank you to all the helpers for making the day a success.
San Luis Obispo Cattlewomen, Courtney Hartzell and Amanda Higgins won the Cattlewomen Branding, Congratulations Ladies!
Our admired Cattlewoman, Kathy Loftus was at the helm taking new memberships and lending a hand wherever she could, thank you Kathy!
Polenta Dinner was a HUGE Success!
All proceeds benefit scholarships. A big thank you to Ancient Peaks/Oyster Ridge Winery, Anna and Nick Negranti, Fran and Paul Tognazzini and the entire team that worked tirelessly to make it a success.
2024 California Mid-State Fair
This summer, with the help of the California Mid-State Fair Exhibits Department, we created a new exhibit highlighting San Luis Obispo County ranching. The "Wide Open Spaces" exhibit appeared in the Ponderosa Pavilion.
Our annual Fair booth Honored 7 " Women In Ranching" this year; Debbie Arnold, Margaret Avila, Caroline Bello, Lorraine Cagliero, Justine Dunn, Pat Johnson and Jean Rotta.
CattleWoman of the Year- Vicki Janssen. Group Photo: Chad Nicholson- Under Sheriff, Vicki Janssen, Tracy Nicholson and Joanie Ketcham.
