Call to Order:
President Nancy Flood, called meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Participating were: Nancy Flood, Mark Stillwell, Bob Schultheis, Marsha Alexander, Lisa
Wallace, Rex Ricketts, Van Ayers, Jo Turner, Rhonda Gibler, Sandra McKinnon and
Cathy Allen
Minutes
– There were no additions or corrections to minutes as posted on web. Bob moved
and Rhonda seconded to approve. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report – Distributed by Bob Schultheis. See materials distributed. The Regular
Checking Account balance is $2874.52, the Money Market Account balance is
$4,860.10, there are $1,994.73 in outstanding checks and s $50 outstanding
deposit, leaving a balance in available operating funds of $5,789.89. Rex moved
and Jo seconded to approve the report. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
- Nancy
- Awards
– Marsha Alexander – Currently there are five members who have agreed to
serve on the committee. Marsha is currently developing a timeline for 2006
award deadlines, paying special attention to state & national deadlines.
Rex encouraged reminding members of award deadlines and location of where
awards can be found.
- Loan and Fellowship—Lisa
Wallace – As of 12/31/05, the MO Extension Loan and Fellowship Fund balance
is $18,332.52, which includes the $777.53 from the recent Tom Henderson
campaign. An updated newsletter and an invitation to make a donation, to
honor Dr. Henderson’s service, to Extension were sent to all life members in
December. Barb Casady informed Lisa that Extension is getting ready to
participate in the MU Development office’s direct mail campaign that will
focus all MU employees. One of the funds they are listing to contribute
through this campaign is the MO Extension Loan and Fellowship Fund.
Loan and Fellowship is a separate committee from Epsilon Sigma Phi. Pat
Snodgrass is currently serving on the committee. Nancy suggested Lisa check with
Pat about joining their committee. Mark commented the committee meets once a
month when they have proposals to be reviewed.
- Membership—Sandra
McKinnon – Nancy welcomed Sandra McKinnon as the new chair of the membership
committee. Sandra reported she received chapter information from Roxanne
Miller, former chair of the membership committee.
Current membership:
11 new members
64 active members
97 life members
There are currently five members who have not renewed their membership for
2006. Board members, in italics, agreed to contact the following: Kevin Allen (Cathy);
Melvin Brees (Rex); John R. Parker (Jo); Ron Plain (Rex);
Charles St. Clair (Marsha).
Nancy will e-mail Sandra a list of individuals whom are eligible for ESP
membership. Rhonda Gibler will inform Sandra when an employee retires. Sandra
inquired about the history of our chapter. Jo suggested visiting the national
website. Bob shared that in 1998 we had 113 life members and have slowly been
losing some each year; none have been added in several years. Sandra will
contact Lincoln University employees for membership. According to Bob, we have
only had one member from Lincoln University in the past.
To receive chapter recognition, a form must be sent to national by May 1st.
Points are accumulated for membership campaign, retention, expansion and number
of life members.
- Memorials/Courtesy—Wilma
Jean Lower – Added Ethel Wyatt, Ray Parsley and Ralph Ricketts. It is
becoming more difficult to get the information (date of death, position,
region or state assignment, name and address of appropriate supervisor).
Still needing help in locating information on Capek. Rhonda will ask Diane
Dews to follow up with Rolla campus to obtain the information needed.
- Professional Improvement—Rhonda
Gibler – Award received last year from national was to be used within 12
months. Rhonda will be submitting a letter to national, requesting that the
funds be extended through Annual conference. Once letter is received it
will be taken under consideration by national. Bob pointed out the $1,000
award has been received, so national would have to request the money back.
- Retirement – Jim Ollar –
Jim will be setting up spring meetings with retirees. It was requested that
Jim get dates to Mark for newsletter.
- Nominations—Jo Turner – No report at this time.
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Anniversary –
Rex Ricketts – Rex has
contacted the Wisconsin ESP Anniversary Committee Chair to get ideas from
their celebration last year. Also, looking to add Pat Buchanan to the
committee.
Old Business
- Professional
Improvement - Rhonda has reviewed the original grant proposal that targeted
exposure for ESP and partnerships with other Extension organizations. Sandra
suggested having an idea in place before approaching other associations.
Ronda will put together a committee to explore use of mini grant funds.
E-mail Rhonda names of ESP members, who are also members of other
associations, and might be interested in serving on the committee.
- Global Relations
Committee – Nancy has a few people who are interested in serving on the
committee and will be asking John Parker if he will serve as chair.
New Business
- Last minute membership thoughts:
ESP board members will follow up with the
five past members who have not renewed. Contact Bob by February 1st, if
they plan to renew.
- JCEP (Feb. 23 – March 2, St. Louis)
Mark and Nancy are planning to attend. $870 has been set aside to cover
cost. $200 was reimbursed to Nancy by national board, Nancy will apply it
to JCEP.
- PILD – (April 24-27
Arlington, VA) Each professional
association is being ask to send a delegate. $500 is being offered by the
Director’s office to each association. Nancy suggested Mark represent MO
ESP. Jo moved that Mark attend PILD, Bob seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
- By-laws
– Nancy will be appointing committee members at the March meeting. Rex
volunteered to serve on the committee.
- Newsletter:
Mark will be sending a schedule w/
deadline dates. The first deadline will be February 15th.
Announcements:
Minutes of the