http://extension.missouri.edu/nwregion/Councils/council.shtml

Pies for refreshments provided by Jayla Smith and her FCCLA Chapter at Jamesport. Thank You

I’m providing additional information to some of the agenda items so you can share with your council members prior to the regional council meeting.~ Karma

1) Call to Order: Kendall Misemer, Chair

2) Additions or Deletions to Agenda:

3) Roll Call: "Share a Tip for an Effective Council Meeting"

4) Minutes: November 2002 – Becky Dalbey

Posted on the WEB Dec. 4, 2002 at http://extension.missouri.edu/nwregion/Councils/minutes.shtml

5) MECCLC Board Report: Sandy Sands

i) Governance Advisory Board Member for MECCLC—nominations

MECCLC is considering the establishment of a "Governance Advisory Board" to assist them with specific types of governance and political issues. Looking for one person per region. Nominations:_____________________________

ii) Feb. 6 and 13 ITV Follow-up

6) Regional Director Report:

i) Regional Council Leadership Development Team—appointments/volunteers

Responsibilities: Responsible for getting information out to councils and CPDs about upcoming council training ITVs and materials. In some cases these individuals or this team may take the ITV training to councils who cannot participate or they may mentor councils or council members related to the CLDC (council leadership development committee) training materials. Tentative CLDC training for council members planned for Feb, April, August, Nov. and Jan/Feb.

(a) Suggested Membership:

(i) Regional Director Karma Metzgar

(ii) Regional Council Officer or Member ________________________

(iii) Regional Council Officer or Member ________________________

(iv) Regional Council Member or Member ________________________

(v) County Program Director ________________________

(vi) Community Development Specialist or specialist with expertise/skills in working with organizations. ________________________

ii) Advanced Council Leadership Nominations

Purpose of the Advanced Council Leadership is to provide opportunities for council members who have completed their term to serve in an expanded capacity to develop and mentor leadership in the council membership. Primary functions will be to mentor council members, mentor councils, train council members, and teach leadership skills to expand the current capacity of extension council members. Selected participants will be invited to two Leadership Forums annually. The individuals participating in this opportunity will pay for all or part of the costs of participation. Participants will need to pay for transportation, lodging, meals, etc. The CLDC committee hopes to cover the cost of the materials and speakers for two forums per year.

(a) Nominations/Suggestions (1-3 per region for inaugural class)

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iii) Regional Staffing Status

iv) Elections – Budgets –Annual Meetings– New Member Orientation

v) Revenue Generation Plan

vi) Understanding County Finance Blackboard On-Line Course

Council members and county program directors are encouraged to participate in this two-week on-line course as a team. Enrollment information for council members will be coming. If you are interested, contact your cpd who will contact the regional office. Course dates: March 3 to 14 or April 21 to May 2. For a description of the course go to: http://extension.missouri.edu/nwregion/Councils/council.shtml and click on the course title.

vii) Legislative Day is Feb. 26. Registration information is available at http://extension.missouri.edu/umea/legislative.html

viii) Communications

ix) Other

7) Committees

a) Regional Staffing Committee

Council Members: Dean Hicks, Jayla Smith, Becky Dalbey, Terry Beers, Kendall Misemer, Sandy Sands, Rebecca Travnichek, Annette Deering, Bob Kelly, Beverly Maltsberger, Karma Metzgar

i) We will be utilizing WebBoard for meeting

ii) Rolling Resource Plan revisions

b) Communications

i) The regional web page was created by Meridith Berry, RIT. The address is: http://extension.missouri.edu/nwregion/Councils/council.shtml

(1) As soon as the 2003 elections are complete a database will be created to notify those council members with e-mail that new information has been added to the web site. For those not on e-mail, the cpd will forward the information.

(2) We are working to protect your privacy in using bulk e-mail—therefore the message may appear that you were the only one receiving the information, however, you cannot see the others receiving the message.

(3) Suggestions for content?

 

c) Regional Council Bylaws—appointed/volunteers

i) Review current bylaws

d) Nominating Committee—appointed/volunteers

Identify candidates for regional officer positions to present at the next regional council meeting. Secure permission of candidates to be on ballot prior to meeting. Positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary and MECCLC Board Member.

i) Committee Chair__________________; Member________________________, Member__________________________

8) Old Business:

a) Council Leadership Development Committee

i) ITV’s tentatively scheduled for Feb., April, August, Nov. and Jan/Feb

ii) New member orientation materials out soon

iii) On-going curriculum and program planning on deck!

b) DeKalb and Worth County staffing proposals

c) Other

9) New Business:

a) 2003-2004 Meeting Schedule for Regional Council meetings (table shows 2002-2003 meeting schedule) also note that CLDC ITV’s planned for Feb, April, August, Nov. and Jan/Feb.

b) Months and Date to Meet?

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c) Other

10) Announcements:

i) Next Meeting Arrangements, date, time and place

ii) Refreshments

11) Adjournment