Russ Euken, Secretary
Secretary, Russ Euken, provided a copy of the minutes of the fall meeting and with a couple of minor correction made a motion they be approved. Jim Patton seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.
New members were introduced by area. They are:
NC - Leroy Jensen
NW - Tom Olson
C - Steve Jensen, John Kennicker
SW - Clark McGrath (not present)
NE - Larry Tranel
EC - Pete Olson
SE - none
Dan Burkhart, NACAA North Central region vice director, gave a report on the annual meeting coming up in Jackson, Miss. The air conditioning will be in working order and registration will include meals. Those participating will be able to attend the National Clover Symposium at no additional charge. Iowa members indicating they will attend include: Neil Wubben, Alan Teel, Kelvin Leibold, Ralph Mayer, and Bob Dodds.
Stan Johnson, ISU vice provost for Extension, spoke to the group. Dr. Johnson shared information on budget cuts to the Regent Universities and what that might mean for Iowa State and ISU Extension. He commented that the large change in the proposed budget was that state funding would not cover salary increases of those staff paid from tuition dollars so tuition would increase. Extension staff salaries would need to rely on grants, contracts, and user fees to be maintained or increased. One bit of good news for agriculture was that that the ECOP legislative committee was attempting to increase federal funding through NRCS.
Dr. Johnson also encouraged the membership to think about new ways of doing programs. One idea he shared was a Ag and Natural Resources Institute that would offer in-depth training on programs like ISO 9000.
Dr Johnson also complimented the CEEDs that county funding had increased in each of the last 2 years.
A question was raised about salary increases in light of the budget cuts. Dr. Johnson indicated there would not be a salary freeze and that salary increases would most likely be funded from the base budget.
Another question was asked about in-kind contributions on grants and contracts not including salary. Dr Johnson indicated that staff salary would likely be included as in-kind contribution in the future.
Another question was asked about increasing user fees. Dr Johnson indicated that was a big decision that would need to be addressed. The question in his mind was if we move more toward user fees, grants, and contracts or become a smaller organization.
Treasurer's report included a written report from Lynn Benson, treasurer for ISUCEP. Two additional bills for a plaque and registration fee for the regional JCEP meeting held in February were added to the report.
Jim Jensen reported from the P&S council. Jim reported that Bev Peters, Margeret Van Ginkel, and Dennis Molitor were running for Ron Irvin's seat on the council. Voting will be done electronically but you can get a paper ballot if you want. The P& S survey had a return rate of 75% and Extension staff was even higher. Funding for tuition grants is running low.
Committee reports followed:
Communications: Written report from Gary Fike attached. Frank Holden from Wallaces Farmer and sponsor of communications awards encouraged meebership to provide ideas for stories and thanked membership for those provided in the past. It was also noted that a volunteer for the communications committee would be needed since Gary Fike would be leaving.
Extension Programs: Ron Bower- Search for excellence for Farm and Ranch management state winner was Ralph Mayer. Ralph receives a $50 cash award and will go on to national competition. No other entries. Ron encouraged more to entry next year.
4H and Youth: Jack Dillon reported that Gary Bickmeir was entered.
Life Member committee: No report from
Professional Excellence: Chris Nelson was not present and no report was given.
Public Relations: George Cummins reported there were no PRIDE entries.
Recognition and Awards: Linda Fischer reported that DSA nominees were Ralph Mayer and Bob Dodds. Linda also indicated that the Iowa membership is just enough to have 2 DSA nominations. The Achievement award nominee is Pat Derdzinski. Phil Hufferd was the nominee for the Pursell Pinnacle award. It was mentioned that an area liaison might be needed to work on getting award nominations.
Resources and Program Development: No report
Scholarship: Rich Wrage reported that applications are due June 1 for a scholarship. He also mentioned that the maximum amount of scholarship funds a member could receive had increased from $1000 to $2000.
Nominations for officers and voting delegates were taken next.
Nominations included: Secretary: Linda Fischer, Jim Jensen Secretary elect: Rich Wrage, Dave Stender Voting Delegeates: Pat Derdzinski, Kelvin Leibold, Roger Musselman, Neil Wubben, Ralph Mayer
Professional Improvement Council Reports:
Agronomy: Jim Fawcett for John Holmes - 1/2 day session to be held at National meeting. Papers will be presented. Nominations for paper are due. Select - Applied Science and Technology award deadline is March 15
Animal Science- Dave Stender - A listserve has been established for membership
Ag Economics-Ralph Mayer - Committee has not met.
Horticulture-No report
Extension Development Council: No report from public relation and ag issues. Administrative skills development has not met. No reports from early career development or teaching and communications.
Joel DeJong reported that he had taken in $1200 for the raffle so far. Anyone who buys a ticket will win a mug.
A short break was taken at this time.
After the break Wendy Wintersteen, Intermin Excutive Associate Dean for the College of Agriculture, spoke to the group. She emphasized talking with clients who have relationships with legislators about what the cuts will mean to program. She indicated that Dean Ross who is the Interim Dean for the College of Agriculture believes strongly in accountability. Wendy also reported she had met with on campus plan of work committees and emphasized state and field partnership in delivering programs.
A question was raised about the Dean of Ag search process. Wendy replied that it will be proceed as a directed search. Another question was asked about Fire Service Extension. Wendy reported that they would not be a part of Extension in the future and would be a part of the State Fire Marshalls office.
On dues Pat Derdzinski reported that the dues will be $60 with $10 going toward the Wisconsin annual meeting and $25 each for national and state dues.
Dan Burkhart, North Central region vice director, gave a regional update. Dan indicated he had been to Illinois recently and they were emphasizing industry and legislative contacts.
Dan also reported that there would be some openings for committee chairs on a national and regional level. Chairpersons would have registration for the national meeting paid. Currently, Rich Wrage is serving as North Central Youth and 4H chair and Neil Wubben as North Central Extension programs chair.
He indicated there is a new web address for NACAA, which is nacaa.com. Dan also indicated one state, Florida, was bidding for the national meeting at the Mississippi annual meeting. He also indicated that financial support for the national meeting is being sought. If someone can find $5000 in financial support they will receive a free registration to the annual meeting.
Paul Kassel reported on the summer tour for NACAA. It is scheduled for late June with possible stops being a 200 cow Jersey operation, a hydroponic greenhouse, AGP in Emmetsburg, and or an identity preserved grain-handling operation in Estherville. It was suggested the tour be held on Wednesday or Thursday.
The election results were as follows:
Secretary: Linda Fischer
Secretary elect: Rich Wrage
Voting delegates: Pat Derdzinski, Kelvin Leibold, Roger Musselman
Don Arendt moved to adjourn and Carroll Olsen seconded.
The raffle of prizes was held and Paul Lasley and Jack Van Laar entertained the group with a selection of music.
Submitted,
Russ Euken, Secretary
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Date Placed on Web: Thur, August 31, 2000
Last Updated: Thur, August 31, 2000