Upcoming Events
2021 MDPA Fall Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! The 2021 MDPA Fall Meeting will take place September 29 - October 1, 2021 at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. The event will kick off with golf on Thursday, September 30, and wrap up with a business meeting on the morning of Friday, October 1. We are excited to be able to see everyone in person this fall! Find information below on how you can book your room now and look for more details about the meeting registration to come.
Book Your Room at the Hilton Promenade
A block of rooms have been reserved from September 26, 2021, through October 3, 2021, at a rate of $149.00/night + tax.
The special room rate will be available until September 2, or until the group block is sold out -- whichever comes first. Be sure to book your room early!
To reserve a room, you can either call or book online:
Call: (417) 336-5500
Online: https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HROBRHH-HILAND-20210926/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name: Hiland Dairy Foods
Group Code: HILAND
Check-In/Check-Out Dates: September 26, 2021 - October 3, 2021
Be sure not to wait to reserve your room as they will be filled quickly!
A block of rooms have been reserved from September 26, 2021, through October 3, 2021, at a rate of $149.00/night + tax.
The special room rate will be available until September 2, or until the group block is sold out -- whichever comes first. Be sure to book your room early!
To reserve a room, you can either call or book online:
Call: (417) 336-5500
Online: https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HROBRHH-HILAND-20210926/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name: Hiland Dairy Foods
Group Code: HILAND
Check-In/Check-Out Dates: September 26, 2021 - October 3, 2021
Be sure not to wait to reserve your room as they will be filled quickly!
Past Events
2021 MDPA Spring Meeting
In lieu of the 2021 MDPA General Spring Membership Meeting, the association held a 2021 MPDA Spring Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Financial Report (Ron Benefiel), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report/Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Jon Bebermeyer), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Auditor Report (general board discussion about open position), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2021 MDPA Spring Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.
In lieu of the 2021 MDPA General Spring Membership Meeting, the association held a 2021 MPDA Spring Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Financial Report (Ron Benefiel), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report/Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Jon Bebermeyer), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Auditor Report (general board discussion about open position), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2021 MDPA Spring Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.
2020 MDPA Fall Meeting
In lieu of the 2020 MDPA General Fall Membership Meeting, the association held a 2020 MPDA Special Board of Directors Meeting October 1-2, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report/Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Chris Hackman), Membership Report (Mike Dorrian and Ron Benefiel), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman), Nominating Report (Mike Dorrian and Kevin Harrah), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2020 MDPA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.
In lieu of the 2020 MDPA General Fall Membership Meeting, the association held a 2020 MPDA Special Board of Directors Meeting October 1-2, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report/Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Chris Hackman), Membership Report (Mike Dorrian and Ron Benefiel), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman), Nominating Report (Mike Dorrian and Kevin Harrah), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2020 MDPA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.
2020 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2020 MDPA Spring Meeting, originally scheduled to take place May 27-29, 2020, at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 MDPA Spring Meeting, originally scheduled to take place May 27-29, 2020, at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2019 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 10-11, 2019, at the Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report (Jon Bebermeyer), Membership Report (Mike Dorrian and Ted Barlows), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman), Correspondence Report (Mike Dorrian), University Updates (university officials and students), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2019 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2019 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 10-11, 2019, at the Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Report (Jon Bebermeyer), Membership Report (Mike Dorrian and Ted Barlows), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman), Correspondence Report (Mike Dorrian), University Updates (university officials and students), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2019 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2019 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2019 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 29–31, 2019, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Trap Shooting Chair) and Kevin Harrah (Golf Chair).
The 2019 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 29–31, 2019, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Trap Shooting Chair) and Kevin Harrah (Golf Chair).
Click here to access the 2019 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
Click here to access the 2019 Don Kullmann Scholarship Fund Report.
Click here to access the 2019 Don Kullmann Scholarship Fund Report.
2018 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2018 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 11-12, 2018, at the Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ron Benefiel), Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Ron Thompson), Missouri Hall of Honors Report (Ron Thompson), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Membership Report (Ron Benefiel), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), University Updates (university officials and students), Website Sponsorship Report (Kathy Broniecki), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2018 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2018 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 11-12, 2018, at the Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ron Benefiel), Audit Report (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Ron Thompson), Missouri Hall of Honors Report (Ron Thompson), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Membership Report (Ron Benefiel), Scholarship Report (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), University Updates (university officials and students), Website Sponsorship Report (Kathy Broniecki), Old Business and New Business (Mike Dorrian).
Click here to access the 2018 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2018 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2018 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 30–June 1, 2018, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair).
MDPA members celebrated World Milk Day on June 1, 2018 during the 2018 Spring Meeting.
The 2018 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 30–June 1, 2018, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair).
MDPA members celebrated World Milk Day on June 1, 2018 during the 2018 Spring Meeting.
A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
Click here to access the the 2018 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
Click here to access the the 2018 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
2017 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2017 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 12–13 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Gene Wiseman), Missouri Hall of Honors Report (Gene Wiseman), Scholarship Report (Doug Pratt), Audit Report (Ted Barlows) Correspondence Report (Ray Silvey), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2017 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2017 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 12–13 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council Report (Gene Wiseman), Missouri Hall of Honors Report (Gene Wiseman), Scholarship Report (Doug Pratt), Audit Report (Ted Barlows) Correspondence Report (Ray Silvey), Legislative Report (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2017 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2017 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2017 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 31–June 2, 2017, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
The 2017 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 31–June 2, 2017, at The Lodge of Four Seasons resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
2016 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2016 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 13–14 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Ron Thompson), Missouri Hall of Honors (Ron Thompson), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Brent McCauley), Correspondence (Ray Silvey), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2016 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2016 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 13–14 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Ron Thompson), Missouri Hall of Honors (Ron Thompson), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Brent McCauley), Correspondence (Ray Silvey), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2016 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2016 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2016 MDPA Spring Meeting took place June 1–3, 2016 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
Click here to access the 2016 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
The 2016 MDPA Spring Meeting took place June 1–3, 2016 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
Click here to access the 2016 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
2015 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2015 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 15–16 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Steve Davis), Missouri Hall of Honors (Steve Davis), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2015 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2015 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 15–16 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey), Membership Report (Ray Silvey), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Steve Davis), Missouri Hall of Honors (Steve Davis), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2015 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2015 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2015 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 27–29, 2015 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey); Committee Reports-Missouri Hall of Honors (Dr. Robert Marshall), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Dave Drennen), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), Membership (Ray Silvey) and Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey); Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and orange juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
Click here to access the 2015 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
The 2015 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 27–29, 2015 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair). The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey); Committee Reports-Missouri Hall of Honors (Dr. Robert Marshall), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Dave Drennen), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt), Membership (Ray Silvey) and Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey); Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel). A special thanks goes out to Chris Hackman and Central Dairy for providing ice cream, Ted Barlows and Hiland Dairy for providing milk and orange juice and Terry Hughes for coordinating this successful event!
Click here to access the 2015 MDPA Spring Meeting Minutes.
2014 MDPA Fall Meeting
The 2014 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 16–17 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey); Committee Reports-Audit (Doug Prat), Missouri Hall of Honors (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Steve Davis), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Membership (Ray Silvey), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt) and Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey); Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2014 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
The 2014 MDPA Fall Meeting took place October 16–17 at Hilton Promenade on Branson Landing in Branson, MO. Mark Sill was the Chairman for the event. The following items were discussed during the meeting: Treasurer's Report (Ray Silvey); Committee Reports-Audit (Doug Prat), Missouri Hall of Honors (Randy McGinnis), Missouri Dairy Growth Council (Steve Davis), Legislative (Chris Hackman), Membership (Ray Silvey), Scholarship (Chris Hackman and Doug Pratt) and Correspondence (Ron Benefiel and Ray Silvey); Old Business and New Business (Ron Benefiel).
Click here to access the 2014 MDPA Fall Meeting Minutes.
2014 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2014 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 28–30 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair).
The 2014 MDPA Spring Meeting took place May 28–30 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. The convention committee for this event consisted of Terry Hughes (Chairman), Chris Milligan (Fishing Chair) and Mitch Moran (Golf Chair).
