Regional Council Meeting    June 3, 2002

Boone Co. Extension Center

Howard Simmons gave a short talk on MECCLC.  Howard would like to have minutes of each county council meeting so he can know the needs of the area.

Mark went over new staff.  There are 4 open positions today and 9 or 10 statewide for specialists.  As of June 1, 2002, there is a hiring freeze.

Mark went over UOE funding for next year.  They must cut 5 ½% off 2002 budget ($2.6 million)

Mark handed out several papers on 2002-2003 Fiscal Planning and Regional Specialists.

Howard County has a great concern about losing county funding.  They went from $28,000 to $17,000 this year with the hiring freeze.  They feel like they could lose county funds next year.

Mark gave hand outs on county funds and also on Regional Staff Conference. 

Each county went over extension week activities and showed message maps.

Mark talked briefly on International Exchange program.  He will have more information in September.

Mark gave out sheets on Vista workers and talked some about the program.

The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm

The next meeting will be Monday, September 9 at 7:00pm.

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