
MCFA Newsletter – November 2025
MCFA has lots of news to share — get ready!
Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this packed update full of announcements, resources, and exciting progress within your association.
28th Annual MCFA Convention and Trade ShowWe’re preparing for the next Convention & Trade Show! Be there, or be Square…
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2025–2026 Board Members
Larry Helms – President
Pat Tinsley – Vice-President
Dustin Shurback – Secretary/Treasurer
Missy Evans – Director (West)
Jason Glendenning – Director (West)
Cheryl Wilkerson – Director (East)
Larry Abdo – Director (East)
Dwayne Ellis – Director at Large
Greg Doss – Vendor Representative
MCFA ElectionsElections will be held during the General Membership Meeting on February 24 at the convention. Positions up for election:
If you are interested in running, contact: Cheryl Wilkerson |
2026 Legislative Priorities
- Maintain existing school start date law that prevents schools from starting more than 14 calendar days prior to the first Monday in September
- Seek passage to reduce the statute of limitations from 5 years to 2 years
- Seek blockage of DOR’s proposed sales tax on credit card fees
- Seek change on DOR’s ruling on Sales tax on camping
- Remain vigilant of all proposed legislation affecting members of MCFA
Check Your Website Listing
If your listing on MissouriCanoe.org needs updates:
Charla: charla@gotoblu.com
Michelle: michelle@missouricanoe.org
2026 Membership Dues
Dues have been mailed via USPS. Members may now pay online or by mail:
MCFA
PO Box 11
Strafford, MO 65757
New MCFA Members Website
Exciting things are under-way with M-C-F-A!
2025 has been a record year for MCFA. We are excited to announce the launch of our new Members Website, found online at: https://mcfamembers.org
The goal of this website is to bring MCFA online—to promote our association, attract new members, manage memberships, highlight our trade and road shows, and communicate more effectively with our community. Officially launched this November, we hope this site becomes a valuable resource and a welcome addition to your MCFA membership experience!
Members can join and/or renew right online via ‘Become a Member’ page:
If you have any trouble using the new website please email: info@missouricanoe.org and we’ll be ready to assist you.
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Hospitality Connect MembershipAll MCFA members now receive access to Hospitality Connect, which offers discounts on:
If you haven’t received your Welcome Email, please let us know. |


