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St. George, UT
January 29 - February 2, 2017


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About the SRM Endowment Fund

Committee Handbook:


History of the SRM Endowment Fund

Why Contribute to the SRM Fund?

Endowment Committee Members

The Endowment Fund of the Society for Range Management is for the express purpose of guaranteeing a strong, vital, continuing future for the beliefs we share: conservation, development and sound ecological management of rangelands worldwide.

During recent years, it has become evident that there is a continuing need to fortify SRM’s financial position.  The demands of today and tomorrow dictate the expansion of our involvement and range of activities.  The Endowment Fund was established by SRM’s officers and directors and organized so that designated contributions will never be spent but would generate funds for SRM projects and operation.

History of the SRM Endowment Fund
During 1979 and 1980 the Society for Range Management encountered serious financial difficulties, almost resulting in the demise of the organization.  Charles M. Jerecki of Montana suggested that the Society establish an endowment to help sustain the organization.  This idea was adopted in 1980 with John R. Hunter of Texas taking the lead role.  Donations were immediately made to the endowment; however, the Endowment Fund was not officially established until 1982.  After a required legal review, the Endowment Fund was fully established in 1984.
Why Contribute to the SRM Endowment Fund?

As a leader in the profession of range management you have devoted your time, your heart and your energy by furthering the work of the SRM.  Your dedication to this work indicates your desire to perpetuate and advance this worthy cause.  Your personal interest and dedication can be directly sustained through the giving of property or other assets to the SRM Endowment Fund.  Once you have decided that the SRM should be included in your giving plans you will find there are many ways open to you, each with its own advantages for your personal situation.  It is important, of course, to consult your estate planner, accountant or attorney in planned giving.  They will also be able to advise you about provision of tax law that may pertain to your own circumstances, and therefore, provide tax calculations beneficial to your estate. 

Important Tax Advantages

Giving to SRM need not involve a personal sacrifice.  The tax laws encourage you to support private institution in carrying out their important public functions.  With thoughtful planning, you may be able to give more than you had anticipated, because a portion of what would otherwise be paid in taxes can be directed to SRM.

Provide A Bequest

No document expresses a person’s appreciation of life more deliberately than his will.  By your will, you can provide for the person closest to you and for the causes in which you are most interested.  A bequest to the SRM Endowment Fund would benefit many future generations by providing the means of furthering, in perpetuity, those conservation objectives to witch you have devoted such an important part of your life.

Cash Gifts

The simplest way to make a gift to the SRM Endowment is to write a check.  The full amount qualifies as a gift tax deduction and will come from the top of your income.  Further, your gift immediately starts doing the good you intend.

Property Gifts

Another important way to make a substantial gift is by giving land or securities.  If there has been appreciation in value, you may pay no capital gains tax and you may also save a sizeable amount on your federal income tax for one or more years.  An alternative to is sell appreciated assets to SRM for what they cost you.  Your gift is the difference between your cost and the current market value.  Such a gift qualifies for a charitable gift deduction and you also realize a reduction in capital gains tax.

Give Life Insurance

You can take out a life insurance policy on your life (or reassign an old policy which has served its original purpose) and irrevocably designate the SRM as owner and beneficiary of the policy.  The value of the policy as of the gift date is deductible from your income tax for that year.  Any premiums subsequently paid on the policy are deductible in the years in which they are paid.  When you contribute a life insurance policy you are not obligated to continue paying premiums.  If you discontinue SRM may either continue paying the premiums or surrender the policy for its cash value.

Create A Trust

You can give a portion of your assets to SRM during your lifetime but retain the income or use of these assets for the rest of your life (and if desired, for the rest of your spouse’s life as well).  A common method of doing this is by establishing a trust.  There are many forms of trusts which can be established to assure income and security for you and your beneficiaries and, at the same time, provide a meaningful give to SRM.  Your lawyer and financial advisor will be able to devise the trust arrangement which will best meet your desires.

Contribution Policy

The SRM may accept donations of real and/or personal property, subject to limitations imposed by state and federal law.  All donations shall be subject to control by the Board of Directors and their discretion in utilization and application of said donations.  However, consideration will be given to the donor’s wishes concerning which particular fund account and/or accounts the contribution would be applied.  We recommend donors consult tax advisors in regard to any tax consideration that may result from any donation.

Endowment Fund Development Committee
2013 Committee Members
Chair:  E. T. 'Tom' Bartlett
5558 Camino Escondida
Las Cruces, NM 88011-2590
575-521-3166 Home
575-649-2174 Cell
Email: et101@zianet.com
BOD Representative:  Paul Loeffler

Superior Land Services LLC
PO Box 1407
Alpine, TX 79831-1407
United State
Office Phone:  (432) 386-3101 
Home Phone:  (432) 837-2635 
Fax :  (432) 837-2635 Work 
Email Home:  pvl913@yahoo.com


Grandfathered Members
E. T. 'Tom' Bartlett
5558 Camino Escondida
Las Cruces, NM 88011-2590
575-521-3166 Home
575-649-2174 Cell
et101@zianet.com
C. Rex Cleary
Common Sense Unlimited
P.O. Box 56
Genoa, NV 89411-0056
775-782-2889 Home
775-846-3381 Cell
rexalc@msn.com
Judith Dyess
132 Square H Rd
Edgewood, NM 87015-9538
505-842-3229 Office
rangemgr@aol.com
jdyess@fs.fed.us
Linda Hardesty
Box 80
Viola, ID 83872
208-883-3903 Home
509-335-6632 Office
lhardest@wsu.edu
Rodney K. Heitschmidt
6405 Inverness Road
Granbury, TX 76049
817-579-0959 Home
406-853-5770 Cell
Heitschmidt@att.net
Chuck Jarecki
28517 Rocky Point Rd
Polson, MT 59860-8744
406-883-2248
skywagon@centurytel.net
Kendall L. Johnson

1266 N. 700 East
Logan, UT 84341
435-213-3725
kl.ahjohnson57@gmail.com

John L. McLain
340 N. Minnesota St
Carson City, NV 89703-4152
775-883-3733 Home
775-883-1600 Office
John@rci-nv.com
Stan Tixier
5538 E. 2300 N.
Eden, UT 84310
801-745-4121 Home
801-710-1888 Cell
j.s.tixier@pineviewinternet.com
John L. Merrill, Sr.
4610 FM 1187
Crowley, TX 76036-9270
817-297-1740
jmerrill@hughes.net
Ed Nelson
P.O. Box 206
Stavely, Alberta T0L 1Z0
CANADA
403-549-2103

Appointed Members
2013-2016
Annette Joseph

835 Hillside Ave
Edgewater, MD 21037
202-205-1454 office
ajoseph@fs.fed.us
2013-2016
Meribeth Lomkin

P O Box 263
Jerome, ID 83338
208-358-1533 Home
208-324-2561 Office
208-293-4196 Cell
mlomkin@idl.idaho.gov
2013-2016
Jack D. Alexander, III

Synergy Resource Solutions, Inc.
5393 Hamm Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714-8632
Office: (406) 388-9378
Cell: (775) 772-5123
jack@countgrass.com

2014-2017
Bill Conner
P.O. Box 1600
San Antonio, TX 78296-1600
(210) 220-4919
bconner@frostbank.com
2014-2017
Dr Barbara H. Allen-Diaz

University of California
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
1111 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94607-5200
United States
Home Phone:  (510) 558-1554 
Office Phone:  (510) 987-9359 
Email:  barbara.allen-diaz@ucop.edu 
2014-2017
Tipton Hudson
Washington State Univ. Coop Ext
507 Nanum Street, Ste 2
Ellensburg, WA 98926-2886
509-962-2686 Home
509-962-7507 Office
hudsont@wsu.edu

2015-2018
Douglas Johnson
1229 N 1800 E
Logan, UT 84342-3047
Office: (435) 797-3067 Fax: (435) 797-3075 Doug.johnson@ars.usda.gov
2015-2018
Jenny Pluhar
PO Box 784
Canyon, TX 79015-0784
(806) 679-8729
Jenny.pluhar@gmail.com
2015-2018
Clarke McClung
1533 DeSmet Ave.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Cell: (307) 751-7846
cmcclung@bresnan.net
2015-2018
John Mitchell
2112 Kirkwood Ct.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Cell: (970) 217-1004
johnm@lamar.colostate.edu
Ex Officio Member
Jeff Mosley, Chair, SRM Finance Committee

Montana State University
Dept. of Animal & Range Sciences
PO Box 172900
Bozeman, MT 59717
Office: (406) 994-5601
Fax: (406) 994-5589
jmosley@montana.edu
   
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