Missouri Association of County Agriculture Agents
May 20, 2004 Meeting during UME Annual Conference
Members Present:
Mary Sobba; Tim Schnakenberg; Parman Green; Todd Lorenz; Bruce Beck; Dave Whitson; Gordon Carriker; John Hobbs; Kevin Hansen; Jim Crawford; David Baker; Darla Campbell; Jennifer Barnes; Tom Fowler; Melvin Brees; Hank Stelzer; Bob Broz; Marcia Shannon; Kent Shannon; Wendy Flatt; Karisha Delvin; Don Day; Wesley Tucker; Dinah Peebles; James Thompson; Jim Jarman; Bob Shultheis; Wayne Shannon; Karen Funkenbusch; Joe Zulovich; Charles Chaney; Ted Fry; Amy Schleicher; others?
Guest Speakers:
John Gardner; Tom Henderson
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mary Sobba at 1:08 PM. Mary welcomed all members and guest present.
The minutes of the November 18, 2003 meeting held at the Windermere Conference Center were presented for corrections or additions. Gordon Carriker motioned to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Bruce Beck. Motion carried.
Mary Sobba initiated the committee reports and reminded everyone of the March 15 annual deadline for submitting award applications. We have a lot to offer and share with our peers across the States. Not all committee chairs were present at this meeting but the list is included for reference. Those present have noted comments:
Professional
Improvement Committees
Aquaculture/Sea Grant -- Robert Pierce
Agronomy -- Gerald Bryan
Ag. Economics & Community Development -- David
Whitson
Animal Science -- Ted Probert
Natural Resources -- Bob Schultheis
Horticulture & Turfgrass -- Tom Fowler
Extension Development
Committees
Public Relations & Ag. Issues -- Karisha
Devlin
Early Career Development -- Tim
Schnakenberg
Administrative Skills Development -- Randy Saner
Teaching & Educational Technologies -- Todd Lorenz
: need a replacement due to National Vice Chair commitment
Program Recognition
Committees
Communications --Kevin Hansen
Extension Programs -- Mark Stewart : extended deadline for pre/am
livestock tour
4-H and youth -- Stacy Hambelton
Professional Excellence -- Bruce Beck : two posters will be presented
at Florida
Public Relations -- Kelly Dyer
Recognition & Awards -- Don Day : 2 DSA winners at Florida-Parman,
Gerald
Scholarship -- Joe Koenen
Life Members -- Ray Davis
National Vice Chairs
Professional
Improvement Council
Ag Economics & Community
Development
David
Whitson - thru '04
Animal Science
Mark Stewart - thru '05
Program Recognition
Council
Recognition and Awards
Todd Lorenz
- thru '04
Extension Development
Council
Public Relations &
Agriculture Issues
Dan Downing
- thru '06
Treasurer Report:
Treasurer, Parman Green presented the financial and membership report. The Checking/ Savings account carries a balance of $1866.48; a CD at Bank Midwest contains $1,000; Total Assets $2866.48. Our current membership level is 75 and the full list can be found at http://outreach.missouri.edu/macaa/Membership2004.htm . Parman provided discussion and options for consideration to improve our balance sheet. One option would be to increase membership and a second option would be to increase our MACAA dues. Discussion was postponed for new business. Bob Shultheis moved to approve the treasurer and membership report. The motion was seconded by Mark Stewart. Motion carried.
Old Business:
1) During the November 2003 annual meeting, Don Day moved that we adjust our bylaws to raise our National dues automatically to reflect changes from the national level. The motion was seconded by Bill Casady. MACAA dues were not considered in this motion. Bylaws Article VI state that the membership shall be informed of such amendments or changes at least 10 days in advance of the meeting and prior to voting thus it was tabled until this meeting. Chairman Sobba gave a historical summary and the need for a change in bylaw to accommodate this motion. Mark Stewart motioned to approve this constitutional bylaw change. The motion was seconded by Bruce Beck. Motion carried.
2) During the November 2003 annual meeting. Two proposals were requested for consideration by the membership for this meeting. The proposals look at how to organize regional representation. President Elect Tim Schnakeberg presented handouts with the two proposals. Motion was made by Dave Whitson to accept the second proposal stated “Regional Representatives will be elected by the MACAA members of each region for a two-year term. These Representatives will assist the Executive Committee in association business and policy. They will also supervise membership efforts in each region.” The motion was seconded by Bruce Beck. Discussion followed: Bob Schultheis indicated the need for an alternate; Baker indicated the need for Campus representation; Parman clarified continuity; Mark Stewart made an amendment to the motioned to provide for ½ of the regional representative to be appointed to a 1 year term and ½ of the regional representatives to be appointed to a 2 year term in this first round of appointments. The following years will be a 2 year commitment to provide for continuity. The motion was seconded by Dave Whitson. The amendment passed. Following discussion, the original motion as amended was voted on. Motion as amended passed.
New Business:
Chairman Mary Sobba reintroduced the topics of a name change and dues. After much discussion and an Amen, Don Day motioned to set up a Name and Dues committee to look into various options to present to the group. The motion was seconded by Jim Jarman and Melvin Brees. Motion carried.
Mary gave an overall summary of the benefits of the Public Issues Leadership Development conference where Todd just returned. Todd gave an update of the things that he learned while in DC.
Mary then reintroduce the Goodnews e-newsletter.
The turkey call raffle was next and Dinah Peeble was asked to draw out the lucky winner which was Van Ayers.
Guest speakers:
John Gardner addressed the membership with a reflection on the overview of the conference. He mentioned the positive feedback from students and faculty from campus on the presence of Extension on Campus.
Tom Henderson addressed the membership briefly but fielded many questions following his remarks. President Elect Schnakenberg thanked Tom for our presence on the Governance Council.
Dave Whitson suggested a letter of appreciation from the association to let them know that things really went well with this conference.
Tim Schnakeberg made a motion to adj…with a quick second by Gorden Carriker. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 2:59.
Respectfully Submitted,
Todd Lorenz, MACAA Secretary.