ND FFA Foundation Annual Meeting and Board Meeting
Saturday, July 22, 2006 4:00 PM
Minot
State
Fair
The meeting was called to order by President Jerry W.
14 members were present, Self introductions were made.
Tom W moves and Al G. seconds that we allow all sponsors and guests
present to be voting members. Motion
carries
The secretary’s report was given. Myron
J. moves and Dennis W. seconds
approving the secretaries report. Motion
carries.
Treasures report. Beth
reported that we have $211,215.33 in total cash accounts.
Dennis W. suggests that we move around some funds to fit in with the
recommendations made by Edward Jones and Wells Fargo.
Tom W., Dennis W and Beth volunteer to be on the committee to handle
this. Lane M. and Ben S. move to
accept the treasures report. Motion carries.
Committee Reports
Auction- Approximately $7,544.00 was raised up from $6,851 from
2005. Discussion was held as to how
to bring in more people. Suggestion
made that we should have a past State Officer picnic in conjunction and that
might bring more people.
Alumni- Due to some paperwork problems the 4wheeler
could not be raffled off. The drawing will instead be held at Greenhand and MFE
in December. 1000 tickets will be
sold at $15 a piece. There will also
be 5 $100 cash prizes.
State Convention Steve
Z reported that the attendance was great. They
will be working on more learning experiences for the younger students.
The State Proficiency applications were all submitted to National.
They have also submitted the American Degree apps and 2 honorary American
candidates.
National Convention
Oct. 25-28th at
Indianapolis
Ind.
ND will be staying at the Airport
Radisson. ND will host a state dance
and ice cream social on Thursday night. Past
State President Brooke Jameson will be running for a National Office.
State Fair The project numbers are up from last
year. Once again livestock pens are
running short. Great problem to
have. The quality of exhibits is up.
Bob Wagoner is the new fair director. Steve
thinks he will be good for the FFA and 4H programs.
Bakk Trust Bryan S.
reports that everything is status quo and ready for the transfer in Oct. and the
complete dispersal by the end of Dec 2006. Any
assets left over will all be taken care of and split between the
Norway
relatives and the Foundation.
Old Business
Sponsorships- Beth
provided us with a handout for what is needed.
Fundraisers- The golf tourney raised $2500. This was up from last
year. The Redhawks game will be held
on Aug 1. The Durum growers are
sponsoring Homer hankies. RDO is
also a sponsor.
VSO & Farm Management Contracts.
Beth reports that we make $17,500 for doing their book keeping.
All is in place.
Board member to Nat. Conv. Bryan moves that we
nominate Dennis W. as our rep to the convention.
Lenny T. seconds the motion. Motion carries.
Performance Review. Dennis
moves and Lane 2nds that we nominate Jerry W., Steve Z., and Tom W. to head up
Beth’s performance review. This
needs to be done by the Sept. meeting. Motion carries.
New Business
Beth brings to our attention a booklet done about this years
proficiency stories and the winners. The
idea behind this booklet is to give more ideas to the kids and advisors about
proficiencies.
The Blue Jackets bright futures program was a great
success. 76 applications were
entered and 47 jackets were donated.
Jerry W suggests that we have a Dakota Wizards night in
Bismarck
. Much like the Red Hawks in
Fargo
.
Election of Board of Directors
Lane Mollenkamp has completed one 2 year term, Mara Glasow
has completed 2-2 year terms and Tom Williams has completed one 2 year term.
Bryan
moves to cast a unanimous ballot for the reelection of Lane, Mara & Tom.
Dennis W. seconds. Lenny T
moves to nominate Bruce Bachmeier for the alumni spot.
Discussion held concerning this motion as to why, Lenny reports the Mara
has not attended state alumni meetings. Mara
tells board that she was not told that this was required. Jerry W. calls for
vote. Lane Mara & Tom are re-elected...
There were no dissenting votes. Jerry
asks to make note that the alumni should work this out.
Bryan S moves to elect Kevin Nelson as the Ag teacher rep.
Tom W moves to elect Myron Johs. After
a secret ballot Myron J. is elected.
Election of Officers
Bryan S nominates Al Geise for President.
Steve moves to cease and cast a unanimous ballot.
Tom W seconds. Motion passes
Myron J. nominates Tom W. as Vice President. Bryan S. moves
to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballots.
Dennis W. seconds. Motion carries.
Brooke J. moves to re-elect Mara G. as secretary.
Ben S. seconds. Motion carries.
Al G. nominates Steve Z. as treasurer. Dennis W. seconds.
Motion carries
Dennis W. Moves to thank Jerry
W. for his time served on the Foundation Board.
All in attendance agree.
Next meeting will be held in
Jamestown
, Wed, Sept. 6, at 9:00 AM at the Farmers Union Headquarters.
Tom W. moves to adjourn the meeting and Myron J. seconds.
Motion passes.
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