Crystal called the meeting to order by Crystal Smith.

Old Business:
Wallace reminded committee chairs to turn in all receipts no later than 2 weeks after the closing business meeting.

New Business:
The treasurer's report was given with the budget recommendation for 2006-07 reviewed. The budget is based on 110 state association members. Income is based on the following:

Operating Budget

Dues $2750
Gifts $500 (Development Fund) and $150 (Diversity)

Total Income: $3400

The recommended budget is as follows:

Programs Committee $ 100
Diversity $ 150
Membership Committee $ 100
Annual Conference $ 600
Nominating --
Consitution --
PR & I $ 100
Professional Development --
Recogniton $1565
President Expenses $ 250
President-Elect Expenses $ 300
Rapport $ 90
Horn of Plenty $ 135

Total: $3390

Enrichment Budget:

Income $ 700
Interest from Endowment $3440
Total Income $4140

Expenses:
Enrichment Recognition $ 300
Professional Development $1150
State Speaker $ 400
PILD/JCEP $2200
Federation Forum $ 50

Total: $4100

Lesa Walton noted that recognition had $300 donated from Dr. Black as a gift and questioned how it was reflected in the budget worksheet. Angela reported that the $1565 budgeted for Recognition includes the $300 donation.

A motion was made by Robbie Furr to approve the budget as presented and seconded by Jennifer Brewer. A vote was taken and the budget approved.

Dale Safrit questioned whether committee chairs could vote. Crystal asked for clarification on the voting right of committee chairs. It was clarified that they can make motions and vote.

The Board discussed possibilities for a Fall Board meeting. It was decided to meet on November 29 prior to the Opening Luncheon at the Youth Summit starting at 9:00 a.m.

Crystal asked for volunteers to attend the Federation meeting on December 8 in Lee County. Those who agreed to attend were: Barb Dunn-Swanson, Danielle Barco, Donna Mull, Peggy Lewis, Spring Williams, Angela Shaver, Robbie Furr, and Jennifer Brewer.

The Board discussed the administrative scholarship for members to attend the National Conference. Based on the new criteria, the order for scholarships is:
Crystal
Suzanne
Mary Bowles
Bill Stone
Judy West
Cynthia Clark
Rebecca Liverman

Alternates from the Board: Danielle Barco and Jennifer Brewer. This ranking is based on Crystal receiving a DSA as well as serving as incoming state association President. Ed Maxa should receive an administrative scholarship but declined the scholarship.

There will be hospitality on Wednesday night after the Recognition banquet at the National meeting for NC delegates.

Winter Professional meeting will be February 22-23 in Winston-Salem. Dale cautioned agents to note other upcoming dates around that same time and plan accordingly. March 6-7 will be the Eastern Youth Development Institute, March 12-14 is Extension Conference, and March 20-21 is the Western Youth Development Institute.

The meeting was adjourned by Crystal Smith.