MEAFCS
Conference Call Minutes
August 20, 2001
President Beth Burke convened the conference call on Monday, August 20, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Those on the conference call included: Mary Gosche, Lynda Johnson, Glenda Kinder, Teresa Mareschal, Kathy Dothage, Rebecca Travnichek, Jinny Hopp, Maude Kelly, and Debbie Whiston.
The minutes were approved as printed on the web. Rebecca motioned to accept as written and Kathy seconded motion.
Lynda Johnson e-mailed and presented the Financial Report. Checking account balance $2,437.38. Total expenses were $979.45, total income, $159.56, with a final checking account balance of $1,617.49. Certificate of deposit balance is $5,105.51. Motion to accept treasurer’s report by Rebecca Travnichek. Second by Glenda Kinder. Motion passed. President Burke commented that about $2,000 needs to be spent to add pins to the inventory for the state sales table in Portland. This amount would be taken from the 2002 account.
Committee Reports:
Nominating
Lynda Johnson put forward Glenda Kinder for President-Elect and Kris Jenkins
for Treasurer. Election will be
held at annual conference. Addendum to minutes: Dan Remley's name
was also submitted as candidate for Treasurer via email correspondence from
nominating chairman, 8/28/01.
Awards & Recognition
Maude Kelly shared that four award winners will be recognized at the
Regional Dinner in Portland or during the National Award Ceremony.
Those MEAFCS members receiving awards are:
Brenda Bell, 2nd place, Educational Curriculum Package Award
(team); Mary Gosche, Central Regional Finalist (team) for the Marketing Package
Award; Diana Milne, Distinguished Service Award; and Phyllis Flanigan, Continued
Excellence Award. NEAFCS will have
their third silent auction at Portland on October 2.
Items are needed for the Christmas in October theme.
Beth Burke volunteered Christmas cards and Mary Gosche volunteered to
bring an ornament. Other items
would be appreciated.
Professional Development
Teresa Mareschal reported that 31 members, including Ruth Pirch and Dr.
Robert Hughes, would be attending. Everyone should remember to bring his or her MEAFCS denim
shirt. State Night’s Out is not
planned this year.
Member Resources
Debbie said that she needed to contact new staff members.
The by-laws will be checked for the policy of the deferment of state
dues. One person in the Missouri
delegation should be eligible for a scholarship to the national meeting.
The maximum amount was reported to be $50 per member as shared by Glenda
Kinder.
Public Affairs
Nancy Flood was not present on the conference and had no report.
By-Laws
Susan Mills-Gray did not e-mail a report.
Glenda Kinder shared that the by-laws on the web should be current.
2002 Site Coordinator
Kathy Dothage shared that $2,000 of financial support
will be received from Bob Hughes, the Dean of the College, and the
Vice-Provost of the Columbia Campus. There
is also a proposal for funds from Lincoln University.
There will be a conference call with Chris Kniep and the planning committee on August 23rd. We will be looking at how the entire membership can be involved in the conference. Any individuals who have business contacts for contribution should contact Tammy Beason and Carol Bozworth. Delegate bags and hospitality bags still need items for Kansas City.
Volunteers are needed from all staff and Family and Community Education members.
Workshops on the move will be half-day format and concurrent sessions are proposed simultaneously. National will need to approve this proposal.
President-Elect
Rebecca Travnichek asked if anyone was interested in a national office.
There will be a focus group discussion on national leadership on Monday
morning, October 1, 2001 in Portland. At
least one person needs to attend. Rebecca
Travnichek and Glenda Kinder are our voting delegates to the convention and
anyone interested in the leadership focus group or officer position should
contact Rebecca Travnichek.
There are only four time slots for concurrent sessions. Volunteers are needed for concurrent session hostess and help in registration. Two volunteers are needed with one person to introduce the speaker and another to keep the time clock,etc.
For the second year, UMEA luncheon and the MEAFCS luncheon will be a joint one. The place has yet to be announced. Joint luncheon registration will be forthcoming.
Unfinished Business
MACAA will be having a Silent Auction at Annual Conference.
We need to support them with donations of items as well as purchasing.
They supported our association last year and so let’s return the favor.
Teresa Mareschal has sent the list of the membership of those attending the meeting in Portland.
Kathy Dothage shared that we will need people at both the sales table and the exhibit table on Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Please contact Kathy if you could be of any assistance.
New Business
President Burke shared that the place for the joint luncheon has not been
secured because of construction.
Jinny Hopp asked for ideas to increase readership of newsletter. She asked for more photos and shared the idea of an incentive or prize hidden in the newsletter.
The conference call was adjourned with the next MEAFCS meeting being held during Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 after the joint luncheon.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Gosche, Secretary