5. We will strive to foster a stable business climate within Montana for the Outfitting and Guiding industry by maintaining our leadership in: ethically representing the industry setting and maintaining high industry standards promoting conservation and stewardship supporting sound scientifically based resource management giving voice to our members.

7. Create Networking Opportunities for Members Conferences Conventions Spring Retreat MOGA Newsletters Members Helping Members Regional Meetings

8. Represent Legislative Interests of the Industry – Well Respected and Effective Lobbyist – Dedicated and Talented Legislative Committee – Commitment to Excellence – Extraordinary Success in 2013 Legislative Goals for 2013 Enhance the Business Climate for the Outfitting Industry Support Conservation Based Management

9. Goal 1: Enhance the business climate for the Outfitting Industry Streamline regulations, reduce cost of operations, maintain integrity of the regulatory system, and repeal the audit requirements for NCHU HB 274 – MBO Paperwork Reduction Act- Signed By Governor HB 187 – Outfitter Assistant – Signed By Governor Goal 2: Support Conservation Based Management Enhance sustainable hunting opportunity, support conservation based predator management legislation, and remove barriers to participation HB 74 – Wolf Bill – Signed By Governor HB 163- Eliminate Trophy Fee for Mountain Lions – Signed By Governor HB 278 – Reduce the waiting period for Black Bear - Signed By Governor

10. Represent and Protect the Outfitting Industry Ensure unbiased representation for Wilderness, Non-Wilderness, Private and Public Land Outfitters – Fishing, Hunting and Shoulder Season Business – Seats on ALL Important Boards and Commissions Serve as a Marketer and Provider of Tools to Promote Members – Attend Sport shows and Showcase MOGA members – Cutting Edge Searchable Database on MOGA Website – Training on Marketing Workshops and In-service

11. Increase Public Awareness of the Positive Aspects of Outfitting and Serve as a Key Resource for the Outfitting industry Enhance our standing as an important part of tourism in Montana Big Hearts under the Big Sky Program Raise Funding Through Numerous Channels Enabling the Sustainability and Growth of MOGA Membership Dues Hunter Angler Defense Donated Trips

12. President Rob Arnaud Pres - Elect Pat Tabor Vice Pres Wagner Harmon D1 Cody Carr D2 Jack Rich D3 John Cargill D4 Dusty Crary D5 Chuck Rein D6 Eric Albus D7 Rod Paschke At Large Brad Hanzel

13. Executive Director Mac Minard Office Manager Jenn Johnson Web Support Christy Costello Lobbyist Jean Johnson

22. MOGA must ensure its economic viability __________________________________________________________________________ Continue to press ahead on our position in the tourism economy __________________________________________________________________________ Continue as a Conservation Partner and active participant __________________________________________________________________________ Continue to responsibly streamline regulation THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE, HAVE A GREAT CONVENTION