Central Room, Gateway Hotel Inn, Ames, IA - April 9; 4:30 - 6:45 PM
Meeting was called to order by President Linda Engelken Fischer at 4:30 PM. The agenda was approved by consent.
The motion to approve the Fall 2001 minutes as written was made by John Creswell and seconded by Ron Bower. Motion passed.
The treasurer s report from ISUCEP treasurer Lynn Benson was presented by Rich Wrage. Our ending balance not including AM/PIC support was $5,166.42. Neil Wubben moved to accept the report. Seconded by Pat Derdzinski. Motion carried. The balance in the AM/PIC fund is $2,510. We currently have 76 members and three new Life members. They are Jack Frus, Mohamad Khan, and Harry Tucker.
Membership reports were given by area with only the central area introducing two new CEED s, Dave Andrews in Story County and John Eveland in Humboldt County.
Jim Johnson gave his report to the group. His comments included greetings from Jerry Dewitt, the upcoming satellite on May 7th for Supervisors and Boards of Health, the Farm Progress Show on September 24-26,2002, and a new POW number for ag natural resources.
The nominating committee, chaired by Russ Euken, then distributed the ballot for President, Sec./Treas., Secretary
elect and voting delegates for AM/PIC.
For the office of President: The nominating committee nominated Rich Wrage, there were no nominations from the
floor and Neil Wubben moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Dale Thorson, Motion carried.
For the office of Sec./Treas.: the nominating committee nominated Joel DeJong, there were no nominations from the
floor and John Creswell moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Dale Thorson. Motion Carried.
For the office of Secretary Elect: John Creswell nominated Dave Stender. Dave indicated that he would allow his name to be placed on the ballot. Neil Wubben moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Kelvin Leibold. Motion carried.
Roger Musselman, Ron Bower, Kelvin Leibold and Rich Wrage were nominated for voting delegates at the AM/PIC.
The votes were counted revealing the following successful candidates.
President - Rich Wrage
Secretary/Treasurer - Joel DeJong
Secretary Elect - Dave Stender
Voting Delegates: Roger Musselman, Kelvin Leibold and Rich Wrage; Alternate: Ron Bower.
Dan Burkhart presented the NC Regional Directors report. He distributed copies of the NACAA Structure, a position
paper on Galaxy II, and a copy of the NC Regional Leadership. He also discussed the NACAA budget, scholarships
and challenged us to get involved in regional and national NACAA events.
Wendy Wintersteen addressed the group. She mentioned the new Dean of the College of Ag, Dean Woteki, went over some budget concerns and talked about marketing research for Extension.
Kelvin Leibold addressed the group regarding the summer professional development tour. Plans are being made to hold the summer 2002 tour in the Iowa Falls area. Tentative plans are for the SE area to host in 2003. A motion was made by Russ Euken and seconded by John Holmes to submit a scholarship application to the NACAA for a professional improvement activity in 2003. Motion passed. President Linda Fischer appointed the following to the committee to oversee this application and tour: Neil Wubben, Rich Wrage, John Holmes and Linda Fischer.
Dan Burkhart and Russ Euken provided and update on the Tuesday Evening BBQ at the AM/PIC in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Lynch Livestock has submitted a proposal of $2,500 to provide services needed but does not include the meat. Dan Burkhart will follow up with Lynch Livestock. Russ Euken will follow up with possible donors to support the activity. The meal planning committee will meet following the meeting.
Jim Jensen reported on activities of the P&S Council. He reported on the Family Leave Act, the current election, the early retirement program, salary adjustments for merit staff and that 232 positions would probably be lost campus wide.
Committee Reports
Program Recognition Council
Communication - Jerry Chizek submitted a written report. He also welcomed Rod Swoboda and John Otte from the Wallaces Farmer magazine, sponsors of the communications awards. They presented awards to the following members: Gary Bickmeier, Linda Engelken Fischer, Rich Wrage, Kelvin Leibold, John Creswell, Larry Tranel, and Jerry Long.
Extension Programs - Chris Nelson - No Report
4-H and Youth - Dale Miller reported that Gary Bickmeier had submitted an entry.
Life Member - No Report
Professional Excellence - Gary Bickmeier - no report
Public Relations - George Cummings - no report
Recognition and Awards - Pat Derdzinski - no report
Professional Improvement Council
Agronomy - John Holmes - no report
Animal Science - Dave Stender - no report
Ag Economics - Kelvin Leibold - no report
Horticulture - Larry Loenser reported that Gary Bickmeier had had submitted an application
Extension Development Council
Public Relations and Ag issues - Steve Johnson - no report
Administrative Skills Development - Bob Dodds - no report
Early Career Development - Darwin Miller - no report
Teaching and Communications - Jerry Long - no report
Public Relations - Ronnie Mitchell - no report
Stan Johnson addressed the group. He talked about the new foundation accounts and the potential dollars they could handle. He talked about the Futuring Committee that would be announced soon. He also discussed how we are now seeking federal dollars differently. He encouraged us to "know your budget upside down and backward".
Motion to adjourn the meeting by John Creswell and seconded by John Holmes. Motion carried. President Fischer adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM.
Rich Wrage, Secretary
Date Placed on Web: Tuesday, May 7, 2002