Meeting called to order at 3:07 p.m. by Kelvin Leibold, president.
Neil W. moved to approve agenda. Jerry Weiss seconded. Passed
Jack Van Laar moved to accept minutes. Neil Wubben seconded. Passed
Joel De Jong moved to approve treasurer's report. Rich Wrage seconded
to approve. Passed.
Neil Wubben motioned to approve Linn Benson to handle all bills and
checks. George Cummins seconded. Passed
Business:
Pat should recruit area representatives.
New Members:
| NC – none | NW – Lee Magdalene Kuntz |
| C – Steve Johnson | SW – None |
| SE – Brad Warner (Ag Engineer-Oskaloosa) | NE – Mark Storlie, Robert Tigner, Larry Tranel (not here) |
| EC – None |
Dick McClure gave talk on AM/PIC VP dinner, Nebraska appreciated tours in Iowa according to Gary Zowbek of Nebraska. The next AM/PIC meeting is August 6-10 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Wendy W. gave presentation that included: Bob Dodds received personal letter from Gov. Vilsack on National Award. Farm families have choices. Governor has started conversation on future of Iowa and agriculture in Iowa. An Ag Task Force is set up to focus on policies needed to create the vision. Next 2-3 years there will be an emphasis on water quality issues. EPA may have strict phosphorous standards. Roger Musselman questioned such a policy. $1,000,000 donation by Farm Bureau for new building. Kelvin gave a one of a kind gift to Wendy – a big ant.
Reports:
P&S Report – Jim Jensen: End of Nov. with job satisfaction survey
Office nominations – Gary Fike is moving on. Russ Euken will
step up a year earlier.
Two year commitment on membership focus with ISUCEP – NACCA
Gary Fike -- several national award winners – Gary Bickmeier,
Ralph MayerPublic relations – George Cummins presented a written and oral
report report Gary Bickmeier one of three national finalist for PRIDE comopetition.
George discussed dinner, discussions with Norman Borlaug, World Food Prize.
Iowa should have a strong nomination for Pursell Pinnacle Award whose winner
receives $5,000.
Linda Fischer mentioned new address, 501 1st Ave., DSA,
AA. 1 DSA-10 years, attend National meeting, AA less than 10 years.
Scholarship – Rich Wrage - maximum of $2,000. Rich has list of donors,
applications are due June 1.
Animal Science – new database on web
Dan Burkhart moved to hold raffle and all proceeds go to 4H building. Gary Fike seconded. Bob Dodds moved to amend that 50 % of proceeds go to building, 50% to general IACAA fund. Seconded by Neil Wubben. Amendment passed. Motion as amended passed.
Joel DeJong discussed that raffle was originally set up to fund scholarship.
Neil Wubben said we need to decide what to do with budget. Motion to approve proposed budget by Joe Seller. Neil Wubben seconded.
Dan Burkhardt said Lee Gruenhaupt is retiring.
Pat said we need to inform new staff members that the first annual meeting you attend, fees are waived.
Neil has been NC director of Professional Excellence. Important to keep membership up.
Dick McClure moved to assess $10 for Wisconsin support. Jack Van Laar seconded. It was discussed that it should be put separation identified account. Passed.
Neil moved that we allow members of other sections who want to be in NACAA to pay national dues only but not entitled to National Convention. Seconded by Jim Wenzel. Discussion by Joel who asked what groups are eligible. Carl Neifert said we can't lose revenue because how do we support our efforts. Norm Riggs moved to amend the motion to say that eligible persons must belong to the 4-H or Family and Consumer Science section. Ralph Mayer seconded. Amendment failed. Gary Peterson said we should appoint committee. Roger Mussleman asked why someone would belong to two or more groups. Jack Van Laar asked about an associate membership policy. It might be needed. Steve DeHoogh moved to table motion and refer to Public relations committee of ISUCEP. Seconded by George Cummins. Passed.
Gary Fike discussed brochure and Kelvin discussed new NACAA brochure.
Joel DeJong and Paul Kassel could use some help with raffle.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Derdzinski