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ND FFA Alumni Association Meeting

 

Date:  January 10, 2009

 

Location:  Ramkota Best Western, Bismarck , ND

 

Meeting was called to order by President Rod Romeriem.

 

Agenda Item:  Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as read.

 

Discussion:  Joel moved to approve the minutes as read, Dustin seconded the motion, motion carried.

 

Agenda Item:  Treasurer’s report:  A detail list of all the checks that were written in 2008, along with a list of all the balances in the checking, gaming passbook account, along with the savings account.  Also a listing of the CD’s were presented and the rate of interest.  All the outstanding checks were listed, along with the amounts.  Checking $1206.12.

 

Discussion:  Tom moved to accept the treasurer’s report, Ron seconded, motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Agenda Item:  Raffle.

 

Discussion:  Discussion was held about the tickets that were out yet and the Affiliates that were not selling their tickets.  A rough profit and expense margin was discussed.  Past raffle tickets sales and profits were discussed. 

 

Agenda Item:  Auction.

 

Discussion:  The money generated at the auction was discussed.  The Alumni’s 20% was $1874.09.  Discussion was held about the past raffles.

 

Agenda Item:  Ag teacher’s summer conference picnic.

 

Discussion:  Joel reported that the picnic was very well appreciated.  Should have someone there from the Alumni giving information about starting new Affiliates.  Good place to sell raffle tickets.

 

Agenda Item:  Chapter Presidents Conference.

 

Discussion:   Joel gave a report on Chapter Presidents Conference, had 23 chapter represented.  Amber Haugland was main presenter and also was the organizer. Joel also stated he would be interested in pursuing it again in the future.  ND FFA Foundation contributed $2000.00; ND FFA Alumni contributed $1000.00. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Agenda Item:  Rosters.

 

Discussion:  Due January 31, 2009 in order to qualify for ND FFA Alumni awards and scholarships.  Ten member minimum, annual dues $15.00 (State $5.00 and $10.00 National) Lifetime membership dues are $185.00 (State $35.00 and $150.00 National). Final date to add to rosters is May 1, 2009 .

 

Agenda Item:  Achievement Award Scholarship.

 

Discussion:  Bruce moved to give 1 award per 3 Affiliates at $200.00 each, Dustin seconded, motion carried.  Send applications to Bruce at 495 4th Ave. South , Carrington , ND 58421 or his email at bruceab@daktel.com. Bruce and Joel will take care of judging the applications.

 

Agenda Item:   Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships

 

Discussion:  Tom moved to give 1 scholarship per 3 Affiliates at $350.00 plus the Scholarship from Nationals. Lenny second, motion carried. Joel will take care of applications and selections.

 

Agenda Item:  Raffle

 

Discussion:  Lenny moved to hold a raffle in 2010. Dustin second, motion carried. Discussion was held on have the drawing in March. It was also discussed about selling tickets at various AG shows. Duane moved to refer raffle details to a committee with power to act. Don seconded, motion carried. It was decided to print 1500 tickets.

Committee: Rod, Larry, Lenny, Bruce, Dustin, and Tom.

 

Agenda Item:  Summer Intern

 

Discussion:  Discussion was held on last years Intern. Last years Intern helped with the auction. Bruce moved to sponsor an Intern for $500.00. Dustin seconded, motion carried

 

Agenda Item:   ND FFA Alumni and Foundation Auction

 

Discussion:  Duane moved to hold the auction. Dustin seconded, motion carried. Glen will do the sale bill. LIST OF ITEMS NEEDS TO BE TO GLEN BY MAY 31.  Glen will work with Intern on auction.

 

Agenda Item:  Chapter Presidents Conference

 

Discussion:  Lenny moved to sponsor up to $1100.00 toward Chapter Presidents Conference. Tom second, motion carried. Joel will do the Presidents Conference again, and plans on having the conference the first weekend in May. 

 

Agenda Item:  State Profincey Awards

 

Discussion:  Dustin moved to sponsor up to $900.00 toward State FFA Degree Award Charms. Joel second, motion carried.

 

Agenda Item:  National Convention Auction Item

 

Discussion:  Tom moved to sponsor $100.00 for a Black Beard Wheat Weaving for National FFA Alumni Auction. Duane seconded, motion carried.

 

Agenda Item:  Ag Ed Program at NDSU

 

Discussion:  Glen and Trevor spoke on the AG-Ed Program at NDSU. Duane moved to adopt a resolution to support AG-ED Program at NDSU. Tom seconded, motion carried. Glen and Trevor will draw up resolution, and represent the ND FFA Alumni.

 

Agenda Item:  Ag Teacher Summer Conference Picnic

 

Discussion:  Dustin moved to sponsor $600.00 towards the picnic at summer conference. Tom seconded, motion carried. Alumni will try and have a representative there, if not will ask someone on behalf of Alumni.

 

Agenda Item:  FFA State Convention Booklet

 

Discussion:  Bruce moved to sponsor a half page ad in the FFA Convention Booklet. Dustin seconded, motion carried.

 

Agenda Item:  Election of Officers

 

Discussion:  Don moved to have Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for all present officers to remain in office.  Duane seconded, motion carried.

 

Duane moved to adjourn, Bruce seconded, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

 

Submitted By:

 

 

Larry Ulrich

ND FFA Alumni Sec./Tres.

 

   

 

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