It’s time to connect, reminisce, and celebrate the success of 2023 while looking forward to a tremendous 2024 at the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Annual Banquet! Whether you’ve attended one of our events in-person or online, put an RSA conservation project into play, or are curious about our nonprofit, all are welcome!
Malta’s Tin Cup will play host as we convene at 5 p.m for a no-host social. Ranchers Stewardship Alliance President, Leo Barthelmess, will officially kick off the evening at 5:30. From there, we’ll enjoy dinner, hear from the organization, and sit back as keynote speaker Bob Budd shares a message with us.
Bob Budd is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, a program established to enhance wildlife habitats and the natural resource heritage of Wyoming.
Prior to helping launch the WWNRT program, Budd was manager of Red Canyon Ranch, and Director of Land Management for The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming. In his work there, he was credited with developing and maintaining large-scale ecological process, while maintaining economic production on a working cattle ranch. Before his tenure with TNC, Bob spent 15 years with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, ten as Executive Director.
Bob Budd has a Master of Science degree in Range Management, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Business and Animal Science, all from the University of Wyoming. He is also trained in Holistic Resource Management, and is a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management.
He is a past-president of the international Society for Range Management and the Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society. He has facilitated development of management plans for the Big Sandy River, Sage-grouse, and Bighorn Sheep in Wyoming. Bob and his wife Lynn live in Cheyenne and have three children, Joe, Jake and Maggie (Joel).
To ensure that we have enough space for all attendees, your RSVP is required. Tickets are limited and will likely not be available at the door. Registration is open for members only through December 15. Want to become a member? It’s a great time to take the leap! The Annual Banquet is complimentary to RSA members. CLICK HERE for details.
After December 15, registration is open to the general public. To cover dinner expenses, banquet cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. ‘
Please call our office at 406-654-1405 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you Friday, January 19!
