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Montana Association of County Agricultural Agents

DRAFT* Minutes
MACAA Business Meeting
April 16, 2008, Bozeman, MT
(*needs treasury report and review by Williams)

The meeting was called to order by President Kent Williams at 5:20 PM.  There were 48 MACAA members and guests present during Spring Ag. Agent update in Bozeman, MT.

President Williams called for a round of introductions of all attendees.

Motion by Ron Carsltrom to approve minutes from October 2, 2007 MACAA meeting in Miles City as provided to the membership by email.  Second by Ken Nelson.  Motion passed unanimously.

President Williams read Treasurer’s Report provided by Secretary/Treasurer JP Tanner. 
As of April 15, the balance ???
Motion by Nico Cantalupo to approve the report as read, second by Verlin Koenig.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
President Williams called for a report from the committee led by Rob Johnson to discuss the possibility of changing the organization name from “Montana Association of County Agricultural Agents” to something else.  This discussion was initiated during recent amendments to the MACAA By-Laws.  No formal committee action had occurred and the item was tabled by President Williams.

The MACAA is still committed to help Wyoming agents prepare and serve the Sunday dinner at the NACAA 2009 AM/PIC national meeting in Portland, OR (see new business).

Rene Kittle expressed her appreciation for NACAA’s $500 contribution to offset her expenses to participate in the 2008 JCEP conference.

New Business
President Williams called for NACAA standing committee reports.  No reports.

John Halpop presented an update on the 2009 NACAA meal.  The most recent plan is to prepare and serve beef, lamb and potatoes to approximately 1600 people.  MACAA will be responsible for securing, preparing and serving about 500 pounds of beef and 750 pounds of potatoes.  This undertaking will require 10 to 15 MACAA members attend the September 20-24, 2009 meetings in Portland. 

Further discussion by Virginia Knerr and several members – many MACAA members should pay the minimum $40 into the NACAA Scholarship Fund by June 1, 2008 in order to be eligible to request scholarship assistance to attend the 2009 NACAA AM/PIC meetings in Portland.    

John Halpop and Virginia Knerr announced that the 2008 Western Region “mini-AM/PIC” meetings will be held October 15-16 in Prineville, OR.  This is an excellent opportunity for agents to formally present peer-reviewed posters or oral presentations about their programs.

Associate Director Jim Knight provided a brief administrative update on MSU Extension.  He noted that MACAA faculty are doing some excellent programs that are eligible for many different NACAA or other award recognition.  These are very useful for documenting program effectiveness in P/T and annual reviews.  Jim indicated that all faculty should be aware of awards and encourage their counterparts to provide information for nominations.

Dr. Knight provided an update on Will Lanier, and on some discussions circulating about Extension’s level of involvement in “natural beef” and other new programs.  Jim assured MACAA that our involvement will continue to be as educators, with no responsibility in promotion or enforcement of these new programs.

Dr. Knight also gave information about Dr. Bob Gough’s condition.  Virginia Knerr circulated a card for everyone to sign for Bob.

Dr. Knight concluded his update with the priority items proposed by Dr. Steele for the 2009 Legislature: National security, community development and healthy communities.

John Halpop thanked Dr. Knight on behalf of MACAA for Extension’s support for agents to attend the spring agent update and Livestock Nutrition Conference.

Darren Crawford announced the “Triangle ag. agent update” will be May 20-21, 2008 at the Central Agricultural Research Center near Moccasin.

President Williams called for recent Proven Sire/Dam announcements:

Ron Carsltrom moved for adjournment, seconded by Ken Nelson, motion passed unanimously.  President Williams adjourned the formal business meeting at 6:00 PM.

(An invocation was led by Darren Crawford, and a catered steak dinner was provided by local producers Rob and Judy Brownell.  On April 17, Wade Whiteman demonstrated the new MACAA website during training).

Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Cash, proxy for JP Tanner


Participants, April 16, 2008 MACAA Business Meeting

Kent Williams

Rob Johnson

Rachel L. Endecott

Dennis Cash

Tim Guardipee

Wade Whiteman

Rene Kittle

Ben Larson

Jerry Marks

John Halpop

Duane Griffith

Wade Crouch

Jack Stivers

Steve Siegelin

Tom Allen

Andrea Sarchet

Darren Crawford

Judee Wargo

Nico Cantalupo

Mark Major

Dan Picard

Tracy Brewer

Jodi Pauley

Julie Olmstead

Travis Standley

Ron Carlstrom

Larry Brence

Gene Surber

Rachel Soto

Virginia Knerr

Wayne Gipp

Ken M. Nelson

Dave Phillips

Jeff Mosley

David Bertelsen

Sharla Sackman

Jim Knight

Eric, Ann Miller

Janna Kincheloe

 

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