Wyoming Farm BureauFederation News Release�June 20, 2005

CONTACT:� KerinClark, WyFB Media Director, 307.532.2002 or kclark@wyfb.org

PHOTO CAPTION:�WyFB Membership Chair Tim Pexton (r) and Vice Chair Julie Gaukel (l) presentMike Smith his award.

Mike Smith named Wyoming Farm Bureau OutstandingMembership Worker

����������� Laramie�MikeSmith, of Gillette, was named the 2005 Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) OutstandingMembership Worker in the agent category.�Smith is a Farm Bureau insurance agent in Campbell County.

����������� �Mike Smithis a go-getter young man,� Mary Jo Joslyn, Campbell County Farm Bureaupresident, wrote.� �With his coming onboard, our membership has grown tremendously.�

����������� WyFB StateMembership Chair Tim Pexton presented the award during the June 3 membershipmeeting in Casper.� Smith was presentedwith a pen and framed certificate.� Onthe certificate the quote reads:� �Teamworkis the ability to work together toward a common vision.� It is the fuel that allows common people toattain uncommon results.�

����������� �Membershipin Farm Bureau is the easiest sale I make,� Smith said while accepting theaward.� �It (Farm Bureau) is a greatorganization.�

����������� �Weappreciate Mike�s dedication to membership work in Farm Bureau,� Pextonsaid.� �He is a valued team member.�

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