The 2017 Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship Dinner and Auction was Nov. 7. The event drew more than 200 people to Centennial Hall at the Moniteau County Fairgrounds.
In the last few years, the Moniteau Cattlemen's Association has supported the college-bound agriculture students from the county.
In 2012, $500 scholarships were awarded to 21 students.
In 2013, 15 $750 scholarships awarded.
In 2014, it was 17 $750 scholarships.
In 2015, it was 17 $1,000 scholarships.
In 2016, is was eight $1,000 scholarships.
The auction raised $15,000 for scholarships from 2017. That means for 2018, depending on applications and qualification, there could be as many as 15 scholarships awarded to those seeking college degrees in the agriculture field.
The dinner of steak, potato and salad was followed by President David Gier, who presented the "Outstanding Cattlemen's Award" Mark Oerly DVM.
The award was in thanks for his many years of support to the Moniteau Cattlemen's Association.
Oerly has been a practicing veterinarian in California for many years.
The auctioneer for the evening, Grant Petree, was introduced and the cattlemen and guests got down to business, raising funds for the 2018 scholarships.
A wide range of items were auctioned.
Several donations added to the funds raised for the scholarships.
FFA members from California and Jamestown assisted with the meal and the auction.
During a short business meeting, new board members elected were: Elaine Anderson, Dale Glenn and Mary Niemeyer.