Minutes submitted by Steve Duckett, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Steve Duckett at 10:15 a.m. in the absence of the President and Vice President. Gary Hyatt then welcomed the group to the Mitchell County Extension Center. The minutes were read, and no corrections were needed. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Johnny Hensley and seconded by Gary Hyatt, and the minutes were approved as read.
The treasurer's report was read. Gary Hyatt moved to approve the treasurer's report as read. Johnny Hensley seconded the motion, and the report was approved as read.
Steve Duckett then opened the floor for committee reports. Johnny Hensley indicated that with him serving as an officer there was potential for conflict of interest with him as chair of the state recognition and awards committee, so he plans to relinquish this responsibility. He mentioned that Steve Duckett had been selected for the Achievement Award, John Dorner for the Distinguished Service Award, and Alan McMurray the Service to agent's award for 2000. Johnny will continue to serve as chair of the district recognition and awards committee. Any nominations for 2001 awards are due to Johnny by May 10, 2000. Bill Skelton reminded everyone that communication award entries and several others are due March 15.
Kenneth Reeves reported on the facilities search for the 2001 state meeting, which our district will host. Bill Skelton moved to accept the Holiday Inn Sunspree as the motel of choice. Gary Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Jim Ray indicated that retired agents would work toward a tour for retired agents on Thursday morning of the state meeting. One possibility is Mountain Air Golf Course.
Discussion began on managing of NCACAA funds. Johnny Hensley and Bill Skelton shared with the group some of the discussions that had occurred with the NCACAA board concerning use of accumulated funds. Ken McCaskill indicated that his preference would be to first give attention to scholarships for young agents and secondly to agent's children. Gary Hyatt also mentioned possibly sponsoring a category in 4-H contests. Some other discussion ensued about costs associated with the national meeting. Johnny Hensley mentioned that our state board has a bid committee working on a bid for National Meeting in 2008. The group then decided to prioritize our preferences for the use of accumulated association funds.
Preferences:
In a follow up to the discussion on awards, Bill Skelton moved to empower the Awards Committee to make selections for the next D.S.A., A.A., and Young Agent awards. Ken McCaskill seconded the motion, and it passed.
Concerning the summer meeting in July, the group agreed to refer the planning of the event to the membership services committee to make arrangement and set an actual date in July.
Steve Duckett then shared some items from the state board meeting including each district receiving $200.00 from the state association for professional development. Another item was having agents submit any comments on continuing education credits to Joe Dickey. Also, the group was reminded that the national meeting will be August 6-10 in Jackson Mississippi.
Kenneth McCaskill then moved that the membership development committee be allowed to use the $200.00 in professional development money for the summer meeting activity. The motion was seconded by Frank Bolick and passed.
Johnny Hensley then moved to adjourn the meeting, and Gary Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by
Steve Duckett, Secretary
NCACAA, Western District
Posted on 4/17/00.
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