Board members in attendance were: Dale Hagerman, Tom Henderson, Jan Clark, David Lindell and Gail Carlson.

The agenda was accepted as revised.

The ESP Board meeting was called to order by president, Dale Hagerman.

The minutes of the December 9 meeting were approved as distributed by the secretary, Jan Clark.

The treasurer's report was presented by Tom Henderson.  The savings account balance was $3,636.08. The checking account balance was $1,684.06. The report was accepted as presented.  No reimbursement was needed for Linda Murphy to attend the Galaxy Conference.  We have 105 active members and 123 life members.

Old Business

The chapter goals were reviewed as they appeared in the December 9 minutes.  They were accepted as printed.

A discussion was held regarding chapter delegates to the national meeting.  We are usually eligible for two delegates because of our membership numbers.  The president elect will automatically be one of the delegates.

Dale Hagerman briefly reviewed the UMEA Board meeting report.  They have a committee looking at retirement issues.  Another concern is related to health benefits and HMOs.

Because of previous Board action, we will present a gift of appreciation to Barb Froke, immediate past president.  Dale will look into this.

Tom Henderson shared a packet of information related to new members.  Certificates will be signed and presented to the new active and life members that were inducted into ESP during annual conference.

Tom Henderson has explored using ITV for the update on pre-retirement options.  He is considering an August date.  Extension has requested a block of time to be set aside for extension programming on the distance education network.  Tom was willing to develop a PDE proposal if there is interest.

Dale Hagerman shared a report of the professional improvement committee prepared by Susan Gray.  Concerns were expressed about the timing of the pre-conference activity that has been held in the past.  This committee has interest in focusing on pre-retirement planning.  UMEA has also expressed interest in this topic.

It was moved, seconded and passed that Tom Henderson work with Susan Gray and Parman Green, UMEA representative, to explore the distance education network approach to delivering information on tax sheltered annuities.  Tom will work on developing a PDE proposal to the system for funding.  Tom will also work with Susan Gray on the development of a mini-grant proposal to support a professional improvement activity.  Both proposals are due March 1.

New Business

Dale Hagerman discussed the development of a budget.  Items that need to be covered include national and regional conference attendance, membership, awards and recognition, newsletter distribution, courtesy and memorials, professional improvement activity and stationery.  Tom will develop a proposed budget and send it out via e-mail.  Dale will work on developing and printing the stationery.

The immediate past president chairs the nominating committee.  Two other members will be named to the committee by the president.

Gail Carlson's committee has been selected for awards and recognition.  Members are Jim Ollar, Janet Kline, Jim Spain, Johanna Reed-Adams, Joan Hickman and Michele Pftundt.  Doris Littrell's and Wilma Jean Lower's information has been submitted for the regional awards.  Gail will work on encouraging the submission of high quality, complete award packets.  Particular attention needs to be given to the team award.

David Lindell discussed the importance of including the entire extension family in the recognition of life's changes.  He will send cards acknowledging births, deaths, serious illness, marriages and  retirements based on the information he is able to gather.

Any Loan and Fellowship recognition on the plaque requires a $ 100 contribution.  It was recommended that the guidelines for submission of applications for financial support from the Loan and Fellowship Fund be included in the next newsletter.

The Board discussed the importance of sending three newsletters to the membership.  Dale Hagerman will work with Jim Spain on the newsletter deadlines and the topics to be included. Appropriate dates for mailing the newsletter are early February, mid-June and mid-September.

Future Board meeting dates are May 7 and September 3 from 10:00-12:00.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

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