Nelson McCaskill welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 2:40 PM.

Barb Swanson reported several corrections to both the opening and closing business meeting minutes and they were approved as corrected.

Laurie Lewis gave the following financial report:
Shares Account: $41.63
Regular Checking $6,601.33
Enrichment Interest Checking $2,392.61
Money Market Share Account $526.50

Reports:
Annual Conference: Peggie Lewis welcomed the board to the Annual Conference, hosted by the GREAT NORTHWEST!

Constitution: Nina had no report at this time.

Diversity: No report at this time.

Finance: Laurie Reported that receipts are due to her by September 3 for final payment. Budget request forms must be filled out and returned to Laurie by 8:30 AM tomorrow. Laurie discussed that if a committee knows they will go over on their budget, they must get prior budge approval to do so.

The Board approved a one time $300 donation to ECA members to support the Women of the World Conference being sponsored in North Carolina.

Nominating: Jackie thanked Robbie Furr for conducting the new member's orientation. He reported the following numbers:

140 national members
101 renewals
14 new national members
1 new life member
24 national life members

123 paid $15 = $1845
1 new state @ $30
26 state life
150 state members

Jackie mailed $6600 for national dues.

Nominating - Carolyn Langley indicated this was the first year we approved absentee balloting.
Nelson McCaskill opened the floor for nominations for Vice President. Lori Ivey nominated Shea Ann DeJarnette for Vice President and Janine Rywak seconded the motion, nominations closed. Upon vote, nomination passed.

Professional Development - Dale Panaro indicated that the winners of the professional development awards will be giving a brief report at the closing business meeting. Winners will also be recognized at the recognition banquet.

Programs - Judy West indicated the idea for share fair was to submit your most successful idea to your district chair and the committee would create a display of all ideas. Reward prize will be given away during the final business session.

Public Relations - Travis Burke had no report at this time.

Rapport - Bridget Kirk indicated they would continue to publish the Rapport on the Website.

Recognition - Juanita Bailey indicated 23 award recipients will be recognized on Thursday evening.

New Business:
Federation: Robert Lopp gave an explanation of Federation and its role. The Soybean association has been funding the Federation for several years, however as costs go up, the amount does not seem to be covering the cost, therefore, a $50 dues may be assessed to each association if the board so approves.

Robert introduced Carolyn Langley to explain Epsilon Sigma Phi. Carolyn serves as ESP president.

Nelson asked for a show of hands for support of 4-H accepting ESP as part of federation. The vote was 45 - 6. Discussion of ESP continued and Robbie suggested tabling the discussion of ESP until the closing business session.

Carolyn introduced the following slate of officers:
Wallace Simmons and Linda Gore were introduced for treasurer elect
Theresa Clarke was introduced for secretary
Shea Ann DeJarnette and Danelle Barco were introduced for Vice President
Spring Williams was introduced as President Elect

Upon motion, the business meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

Barbara Dunn Swanson
NCAE4-HA Board Secretary