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To: Michigan Bean Shippers Association Prospective Members

From: James Byrum, President

Subject: MBSA Membership

I want to encourage you to join the Michigan Bean Shippers Association (MBSA).

The revitalized Association has lots to offer, from a weekly e-mailed newsletter about Michigan agriculture, with focus on the dry bean industry, to frequent opportunities for the membership to meet and discuss industry issues.

Our Annual Meeting , Production Outlook Conference and other opportunities help the industry understand what is happening with the crop, both in terms of production and marketing.

We would like your support by joining the association.

Membership in MBSA is automatic, if you are a member of the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA).  need to complete the MABA application, send us a check for the appropriate amount, as outlined on the application (checks should be made out to the Michigan Agri-Business Association), and indicate your interest in the Shippers Association on the Membership Determination form.

Current MABA members should complete the Membership Determination form and forward it to the MBSA office. New members

We value your involvement in our organization and the Michigan dry bean industry.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments mbsa@miagbiz.org.