Minutes for November 19

President Randy Saner called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, in the Memorial Union on the University of Missouri – Columbia campus.

34 Members Present: Sam Angima, Jennifer Barnes, Bruce Beck, Ken Bolte, Ed Browning, Gerald Browning, Charles Chaney, Eldon Cole, Ben Davis, Kelly Dyer, Glen Easter, Mick Gilliam, Parman Green, Kevin Hansen, Tom Hansen, Keith Hawxby, Matt Herring, Gary Hoette, David Hoffman, Jim Humphrey, Joe Koenen, Lala Kumar, Gary Lesoing, Todd Lorenz, Rick Mammen, Leon McIntyre, Randy Saner, Bob Schultheis, Mary Sobba, Mark Stewart, Mark Stillwell, Jim Thompson, Bob Wells, Dave Whitson

8 Guests Present: Mike Christian (Kansas) NACAA North Central Region Vice Director, Gary Applegate, Charles Ellis, Kathryn Keeley, Pat Miller, Gaylord Moore, Tim Roberts and Wesley Tucker

Joe Koenen moved to approve the minutes from the October 30,2001 meeting with one change. The change was a correction in the term of President Saner. It was stated 2001-2001 in the minutes. The correction is 2001-2002. Kevin Hansen seconded the motion. Motion passed.

There was discussion on Professional Development, and questions about the statewide committee. President Saner reported he was on the statewide committee. That committee met four times. A few others on that committee were Joe Parcell, Cassy Venters and another regional specialist. The committee developed a document that is posted on the web, or Randy can get persons a copy of the document.

Bruce Beck gave the nomination committee report. The nomination committee consisted of Melvin Brees, Stacy Hambelton and Bruce Beck. The two nominees for secretary were Todd Lorenz and Tim Schnakenberg. The position is a three year term that progresses from secretary, to president-elect, to president. The election was held via e-mail and 48 ballots were returned. Tim Schnakenberg was elected for secretary for 2002-2003.

Parman Green gave the membership and treasurers report. Total membership for 2002 was 91 persons. Parman handed out membership application forms and encouraged everyone to join for 2003. Parman handed out financial reports. The checking account balance is $2,939.78. Bruce Beck made the motion to approve the treasurer’s report, which was seconded by Gary Hoette. Motion passed.

Mary Sobba made a motion to transfer $1,000 from checking to a CD. Seconded by Ken Bolte. Motion passed.

Communication

President Saner announced that there are many communication award opportunities with NACAA and encouraged applications from members. Applications need to be submitted to Kevin Hansen. The County Agent magazine will have an issue in early 2003 with the Awards information. The information will also be available on the NACAA website.

President Saner also mentioned scholarship opportunities. NACAA has a scholarship program available to members nationwide. There is a maximum about of $2,000 per person per lifetime. Scholarships must be for education / professional improvement. To apply, members must have contributed a minimum of $40 to the national scholarship fund. There are two ways to meet the $40 minimum: (1) cash donation made to MACAA treasurer Parman Green or (2) donate an item for the NACAA auction at the national meeting. The amount the item brings will be credited in your name to the scholarship fund. If you would like to donate an item, but are not able to attend the national meeting contact one of the MACAA officers to see about transporting the item. If you are unsure of the amount you have contributed over the years, Randy Saner has the master list of contributions and can look up the information.

Randy Saner has been serving on the national NACAA Scholarship Committee. He highly encouraged applications from our Missouri association. He is willing to proof any applications and make suggestions to our members. The details of the scholarship application can be found in the awards issue of the NACAA County Agent magazine or on the NACAA website.

President Saner announced all the persons serving as National vice chairs. Tim Schnakenberg – Early Career Development, Bruce Beck – Administrative Skill Development, Shawn Deering – 4-H Youth. Also David Whitson is the North Central Chair of the Ag Economics Committee and Todd Lorenz is the North Central Chair of the Recognition and Awards.

President Saner gave a short review of the 2002 Professional Improvement Conference / Annual Meeting in Savannah Georgia.

Mike Christian, North Central Regional Vice Director, from Extension in Kansas gave a an excellent presentation on NACAA. He handed out information on the organizational structure of NACAA, and a sheet with the Regional Director rotation, officer rotation, future meetings and committees. He also talked about the funding problems in many states. He mentioned the County Agent magazine is now accepting paid advertising, such as position announcements. He mentioned a new funding program at the national level. NACAA is offering a “Finder’s Fee” of paid national meeting registration for any member who finds a national sponsor. There are more details to this program and if you know of a potential donor, contact Randy Saner or Mike Christian for the program details.

There are three sources of funding for NACAA: (1) Dues, (2) National Meeting and (3) Sponsors.

Mike showed a video presentation for the 2003 meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin and encouraged members to attend.

Missouri – MACAA is responsible for providing food & drinks for a morning break at the Green Bay meeting. A committee of volunteers to work with this project include: Joe Koenen, Bruce Beck, Eldon Cole and Mary Sobba. The committee welcomes ideas and leads for donated items. (Keith Hawxby has a lead on apple cider).

President Saner mentioned the next time the North Central Region will host the Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference (AM/PIC) will be in 2007. The bid for that meeting will be made in 2003 in Green Bay. It was mentioned we may want to visit with surrounding states to do a joint meeting. The committee to look at hosting a national meeting is: Bruce Beck, Todd Lorenz, Randy Saner, Tom Hansen and Rick Mammen.

President Saner mentioned the possibility of having an MACAA Spring Meeting. He will be contacting regional membership chairpersons to look into the possibility for an educational event/meeting.

Our new President, David Whitson presented Randy Saner a President’s plaque in appreciation for his hard work and dedication to MACAA/NACAA the past few years.

Joe Koenen moved to adjourn the meeting. Kelly Dyer seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.