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ND FFA Foundation Annual and Board
Meeting 7/23/05
ND State Fair in 4 PM Treasurer’s Report:
Accounts Balance report was $200,241.18 which included $1,077.00 worth of
FFA animals and semis for sale. There
was a new computer purchased this spring. Total
income brought in since Jan. 1 was $132,829,74.
Total expenses since Jan. 1 was $113,406.70.
Thomas moved to accept the treasurer’s report.
Committee Reports 1.
Auction:
The auction at the ND State Fair brought in approximately $7,000.
2.
Alumni Association:
Bruce reported that there are 18 affiliates with McClusky and Wishek
being new ones. The association gave
four partial scholarships for WLC. Lenny
Tesky was selected at the last Alumni Association meeting to take Bruce’s
place on the ND FFA Foundation board as an Alumni Association representative.
Bruce also talked about the Chapter Presidents’ Conference held in
Carrington on July 11. Bruce, Myron,
Beth, and Bridgette were in attendance for part of that conference.
Amber Haugland and Luke Browning (both past national FFA officer)
presented as well as Brooks and Paige. Bruce
thought that the funding from the foundation and the alumni association was well
spent on the conference. 3.
4.
Promotional Items:
Beth reported that there are new 2005 FFA animals available for purchase. 5.
National FFA Convention:
Doug reported that there will be a large group going to convention which
is the last week in October. He
mentioned that it is the last year in 6.
State Fair :
Doug announced that there are over 19,000 FFA exhibits without the final
count which will include the livestock. 7.
Human Resource Committee:
The committee will report in September. 8.
Transfer Bakk Trust Committee:
The committee will report in Sept. 1.
Sponsorship of events:
Most of the proficiency areas at state convention are covered.
Most of the state CDE’s are also covered at least partially except for
Floriculture CDE and the Horse Judging CDE.
Beth will put together a list for the next meeting of the sponsorships
that are needed. Beth reported that
there are a few sponsors from State FFA Convention who still need to pay. 2.
Fundraisers:
Beth reported that the golf tournament has more sponsors than last year
(all Eagle sponsorships are full). There
are openings for teams still. The
Timberwolves game went well with $1700 made on tickets.
The Twins game was also a success with Josh Feil from 3.
VSO and Farm Management Contracts:
Joel reported that the VSO contract was approved at a $500 increase to
$17,000 for the next year. The Farm
Management contract will be $2,400 which is the same as last year. 4.
FFA Proud Community Signs:
Brooks is working with Jeff Buyk from 5.
Myron suggested getting Beth a new
printer for the office. 1.
Performance Review: Beth will do
Joel’s performance review. Bridgette
will receive comments and will do the review this fall with Thomas and Doug or
Steve. 2.
Funding for National Chapter
Awards: Brooks moved to give $400 to
the eight chapters who will be receiving the National Chapter Awards at National
Convention. The motion was seconded
by Brooke. Al moved to amend the
motion by adding the words “The Chapter must attend to receive the money for
the 2005 National Convention. The
motion was seconded by Brooks. The
amendment passed. The main motion as
amended passed. 3.
Board Member to attend National
Convention: Al nominated Thomas to
represent the ND FFA Foundation Board at the National Convention in October with
a stipend of $600. 4.
Election of Board of Directors: a.
Thomas moved to re-elect b.
Thomas moved to approved the Alumni
Association’s choice for the ND FFA Foundation as Leonard Tesky.
Myron seconded the motion. Motion
passed. c.
Bruce moved to cast a unanimous
ballet for Dennis Walsh for the Business and Industry position on the board.
Brooks seconded the motion. Motion
passed. 5.
Election of Officers: a.
Tom nominated Mara for office of
secretary. Doug seconded the motion.
Motion passed. b.
Al nominated Jerry for office of
president. c.
Jerry nominated Al for the office
of vice president. Future
Meeting Date: Brooks moved to have
the fall meeting September 7, 2005 at 9:00 AM at the Farmers Union in Phonothon:
Al asked about the phonothon. Beth
said she will report at the next meeting. Jerry
congratulated Bridgette and Bruce on such great work on the FFA Foundation
Board. Announcements:
The PDC conference will be held in Jerry moved to adjourn the
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