Upcoming Events
2021 MDPA Spring Meeting
The 2021 MPDA Spring Meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 2-4, 2021, in Lake of the Ozarks at the new Margaritaville Lake Resort. Please check back for more information as details become available.
The 2021 MPDA Spring Meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 2-4, 2021, in Lake of the Ozarks at the new Margaritaville Lake Resort. Please check back for more information as details become available.
Past Events
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).
