Historical Information
HISTORICAL INFORMATION:
The number of attending states, presidents, dates, convention cities, and the attendance from that date to present are listed a follows:

Attending Member | President & State | Date | Convention Cities | Total Attendance | Anniv. | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | Scott Batement, KS | Oct 1-2 1939 | Minneapolis, | Unknown | ||
13 | Scott Batement, KS | Nov 14-15 1940 | Salt Lake City, UT | * | ||
13 | Scott Batement, KS | Oct 14-15 1941 | Denver, CO | * | ||
13 | Scott Batement, KS | Oct1-2 1942 | OklahomaCity, OK | * | ||
13 | Scott Batement, KS | Nov 14-15 1940 | Salt Lake City, UT | * | ||
15 | Sam Reda, KS and Clive Lindsay, ID* | Aug 13-16 1972 | Superior, WI | 26 | Due to retirement, it was necessary for Mr. Lindsay to resign as President of this organization in October 1971. Mr Reda replaced him as President at that time. |
* Due to retirement, it was necessary for Mr. Lindsay to resign as President of this organization in October 1971. Mr Reda replaced him as President at that time.
** Due to Denny Mechlem leaving the Association, Morris Loadholt was elevated to the Presidency of the organization for the year of 1975.
*** Due to John Fecht leaving the Association, Mr. Barnes succeeded Mr. Fecht as President.
**** Mary McCory retired in April, 2000 and was succeeded by Chris Klenklen as President.
***** Bob Leach resigned his position in March 2003, and was succeeded by John Steinhart as President.
# John Steinhart passed away in March, 2004 and was succeeded by Jeff Haarer, MI as President.
## Bylaws amended (7/2006) to allow President to be re-elected once to serve a total of two one-year terms. Russ Dapsauski resigned in 7/2007, so Rick Garza assumed the Presidency prior to the Indianapolis meeting in 8/2007.
### Name changed from ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN WAREHOUSE CONTROL OFFICIALS (AAWCO) to ASSOCIATION OF GRAIN REGULATORY OFFICIALS (AGRO)
1988 The 50th Annual Conference was held in Tacoma, Washington, July 31-August 4, 1988.
- Member States and Provinces: 31
- Member States in Attendance: 23
- Affiliate Members: 17
- Affiliate Members in Attendance 4
- Total Registered Persons in Attendance: 100
We Stand Ready
The Association, through its members, stands ready to assist any regulatory agency in the development or revision of an Agricultural Warehouse or Commodities Dealer law, a Moisture Meter Testing law, a Grain Inspection, and Weighing law or an Indemnity Fund.