MEAFCS Board Meeting

February 15, 2006

The Board meeting was held via CENTRA, with Maude Kelly, Mary Gosche, Jane Hunter, Judy Lueders, Kathy Dothage, Wendy Brumbaugh, and Karen Elliott on line.  Maudie called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M.

The minutes from the August 18, 2005 meeting were approved.

Maudie reported that she and Karen Elliott will be going to JCEP meeting at the end of February.  Maudie will start sending information on NEAFCS Annual meeting and a board meeting at the HES up-date.

President-elect Report:

Karen had nothing to report.

Committee Reports

Professional Development:

Sherron Hancock had no report.

Awards:

Phyllis could not attend, but she reported that the awards notices had been sent out.

Treasurer:

The Treasurer’s Report was sent by Rebecca showing a total amount of $12,066.09.  Interest in the amount of $177.50 was rolled into the CD account for a new total of $3,691.68.  Expenses included a gift for the out-going president, guest meals at annual conference, and supplies. 

The actual amounts spent in the 2005 budget are not available.  The proposed budget for 2006 was presented with each category remaining the same as 2005.  Mary Gosche reported that she thought the only one over on the 2005 budget was awards by $10.  The Awards chairwoman would like as large or larger budget as 2005.  There was some discussion about the need for $900 for PILD, since MU gives $500 and scholarships are available for $150.  Karen Elliott made a motion to accept the 2006 proposed budget, since it can be amended after determining the actual amounts spent in 2005 are determined.  Jane Hunter seconded the motion and the motion passed. 

By-Laws Committee:

No report.

Member’s Resources:

Wendy Brumbaugh reported that most of the members from last year renewed their membership.  Wendy had a question about the types of memberships available for retirees, which was answered with the help of Rebecca.

Public Affairs:

Jane Hunter reported that the contact information for using the Living Well Display needs to be corrected on the web site.

New Business

Maude reported that there was a great deal of discussion on marketing and the Professor Extension campaign at the UMEA meeting in Columbia.  As the new reporting system is put into place, Wendy Brumbaugh volunteered to collect feedback, since she is serving on the committee.  There was concern express about a reporting system that is to be used by field staff which was designed without active participation of the field staff.

Kathy reported that the 2007 JCEP meeting will be held in St. Louis at the Sheraton from 2/27/07 to 3/1/07. 

Anna Mae Kobe is retiring on 5/3/06.  She will be receiving the Alumni award on 4/9/06. 

Applications for National Offices are due by 4/12/06.  See the NEAFCS e-news for more details go to   http://www.neafcs.org/eneafcs/eNEAFCS-2006-02.html.

The next Board meeting will be held during the HES up-date in April.  The time will be set after the schedule is published.

Wendy made a motion to adjourn, and Judy seconded it.  The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 P.M.

Up-coming Events

2/28/2006-3/2/2006 JCEP Conference

3/1/2006 PILD Conference Early Registration Deadline

3/12/2006-3/18/2006 NEAFCS Living Well Week

4/1/2006 Deadline Friend of NEAFCS Award Nominations

4/1/2006 National Officer Applications Due

4/1/2006 Awards Deadline

4/10/2006 HES Up-date

                                                                             Respectfully submitted,

                                                                             Judy Lueders, Secretary