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 Any
soybean producer who is engaged in the growing of soybeans in
the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk
of loss of is eligible. To be considered for the national
leadership position, farmers must complete the required
application and "Agreement to Serve" statement and return them
to the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) office by Friday,
March 8, 2024. Contact Dustin Scott, ISA Director of Operations,
at 309-846-3673 or
dustin.scott@ilsoy.org to receive a copy of the application
and agreement to serve.
In addition, the Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is also seeking
candidates for ISB At-Large Directors. These individuals will be
nominated by the majority of the Illinois Soybean Board sitting
in a quorum at a meeting to be determined. Thereafter, two of
the nominated individuals will be elected by a majority of
soybean producers in attendance at the Illinois Soybean Board
Meeting in July 2024. ISB members serve a term of three years
and are eligible for up to three consecutive terms.
Any interested producer must notify the Board of their desire to
become a candidate for an at-large position by sending a letter
of interest to Illinois Soybean Association, Attn: Director of
Operations, 1108 Trinity Lane, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704.
This letter of interest must be postmarked no later than Friday,
February 23, 2024. Letters of interest may also be sent via
email to dustin.scott@ilsoy.org. The same deadline applies.
Once intent is expressed, candidates will be emailed a link to
an online application. Online applications must be completed and
submitted electronically no later than Friday, March 8, 2024.
There is no write-in provision for At-Large director elections.
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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff
and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers
in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean
production and government relations efforts, while the membership
program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean
Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful
legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA
upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion,
advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a
trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their
profitability now and for future generations.
[Michael Whitmer
Director of Marketing Communications
Illinois Soybean Association ]
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