ND FFA Foundation Board
Meeting
Saturday, July 24, 2010 4:00 PM
ND State Fair Grounds Minot, ND
Present:
Thomas Williams, Bruce Bachmeier, Beth Bakke Stenehjem, Steve Zimmerman, Dennis
Walsh, Missy Hanson, Aaron Anderson, Andi Hammel, Kim Murphy, Bill Ongstad, Joel
Janke, Lenny Teske, Mike Axt, Jeff Topp, Christine Wanner, Levi Hall, Darrin
Spelhaug, Lane Moellenkamp, Wendi Stachler, Tim Aichele, Amanda Huettl and the
2010-2011 ND State FFA Officers.
Meeting was called to order by President Thomas Williams. 17 Members
present.
It was moved by Bruce Bachmeier and seconded by Missy Hanson to accept
sponsors and FFA officers as voting members.
The Secretary’s Report was presented by Bruce. Lenny Teske moved to
accept the Secretary’s report, seconded by Missy Hanson. Motion Passed.
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Beth. Steve Zimmernan moved to
accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Aaron Anderson. Motion Passed.
Committee Reports
NDSU
Update: Bill Ongstad spoke on letters sent to NDSU officials to encourage
them to put Ag. Ed. program back in agriculture and to promote Ag. Ed. as a
degree.
ND FFA Alumni: Lenny Teske spoke, saying that the alumni made
$9200.00 on the past raffle. They also sponsored $300.00 towards the Maddock
Officer Retreat.
State Convention: Steve Zimmerman spoke, saying 1256 kids were at
the convention. One of the highlights was the election of the FFA officer team.
National Convention: Steve Zimmerman spoke the convention will be
held Oct. 20-23. ND will be staying at the
Radisson
Airport
which has good shuttle access.
State Fair: Steve Zimmerman reported that the exhibit numbers are
up. There was a real big increase in horticulture.
Auction: Haugland Auction Service reported that $14322.50 was
raised from the auction.
Old Business
Business/Industry Board Member: Bruce Bachmeier moved to add an
additional business/industry board member, seconded by Dennis Walsh. Motion
Passed.
Sponsorship of events: Beth spoke that the sponsors
needed for State Fair, CDE’s, and other events are on the foundation’s
website.
Star Program: CHS is a 3 star sponsor and Monsanto is a 1 star
sponsor.
New Business
Special
Projects: Beth spoke that Tamara Maddock was working on a parents guide for
FFA members, and that the foundation will receive $4500 for the Ag Ed Inservice.
CTSO: Joel Janke updated the board on the different contacts
that the foundation takes care of.
Election of Board : Bruce Bachmeier nominated Jeff Topp and
John Jacobson as a new industry members, seconded by Dennis Walsh. Motion
Passed. Dennis Walsh nominated Bruce Bachmeier for the alumni member,
Lenny Teske seconded. Motion passed. Nominations for a new ag teacher member.
Missy Hanson nominated Amanda Huettl, seconded by Bruce Bachmeier; Lenny Teske
nominated Tim Aichele, seconded by Lane Moellenkamp. A roll call vote was held
with Amanda receiving 11 votes and Tim received 7 votes.
Election of Officers:
President
- Missy Hanson nominated Dennis Walsh, seconded by Bruce Bachmeier. Missy
Hanson moved that Nominations cease and that we cast unanimous ballot for Dennis
Walsh, seconded by Kim Murphy. Motion Passed.
Vice
President- Dennis Walsh nominated Missy Hanson, seconded by Bruce Bachmeier.
Motion passed.
Secretary-
Missy Hanson nominated Bruce Bachmeier seconded by Lenny Teske. Motion passed.
Treasurer-
Steve Zimmerman was elected.
Future Meeting
The
next meeting will be at 10:00 AM on Oct. 7, 2010 in Carrington at the Cheitain
conference center.
Aaron Anderson moved to adjourn , seconded by Lenny Teske. Motion passed.
ND FFA Foundation