The meeting was called to order by Spring Williams, President, at 2:45pm.

The minutes from the opening and closing business meetings at Winter Board were submitted. The motion to approve the minutes as written was made by Barb Dunn Sawnson , and seconded by Robbie Furr. Motion carried and approved.

Financial Report - Wallace Simmons
Enrichment Balance $5,955.30
Operating Account: $ 10,881.92
Money Market Shares - $1,225.97
Shares - $43.01
See treasurers report for notes concerning checks with the correction.

Reports from Officers and Committees
Annual Conference - Crystal Smith
-Welcomed the group, which is one of the largest we have had in a very long time.
-Thank you to Bill Stone for helping secure the speaker
-Encouraged the group to attend workshops and went over the workshop topics
-Annual Conference Committee will meet in room 362

Constitution, Policy and Legislative - Nelson McCaskill
-Three purposed amendments have been passed out; these were purposed at the Winter Board meeting. Amendment and discussion on each as followed:
1-Deleted Article III, Section 3, of the Constitution referring to Honorary State membership. - No discussion

2-Delete first sentence of Article III, Section 2b, of the Constitution referring to Life membership. - Discussion followed about DSA standing- you cannot pay your life time dues in advance (prior to your retirement).

3-Amend Article VII, Section 2, items 1 and 2, of the By-laws referring to the priority order for members to receive financial assistance to attend the national meeting. - Discussion followed - President Elect comes 3rd after the award winners. We only receive scholarships for the first seven people from the administration.

Seeing no further discussion each member was asked to vote individually on each amendment. If you oppose the amendment check X if you are in favor of the amendment put a check on the ballot.

CONSTITUTION ADEMENDMENTS needed 58 votes to pass
1 - Passed 86-1
2- Passed 83-4
3-Passed 62-25

Diversity - Juanita Bailey
-Recognized the members of the diversity committee
-A sponsor was secured for the award; a member will be recognized at the banquet
-Meeting will take place in room 209
Finance - Wallace Simmons
-Asked committee chairs to turn in a budget request by Thursday during brunch to Wallace
-Looking at developing a voucher for finance
-All expenses to the treasurer must be made by two weeks after the closing business meeting
-Will be meeting in 385
-We will honor 2006 enrichment contributors at the 2007 annual conference

Enrichment Auction - Angela Shaver
-Please turn in auction items, bidding will take place after the awards banquet on Thursday evening.

Membership - Rebecca Liverman
-Reminded membership about the money the board fronted on our membership
-SEE REPORT FROM
-New members were introduced to the membership
-New member orientation will take place directly after the close of the business meeting

Nominating - Peggie Lewis
The slate of officers is as followed:
President - Crystal Smith
President Elect - Danelle Barco
-motion was made to close nominations for the office of president elect - this motion was seconded and passed.
Vice President - She Anne DeJarnettt, Jennifer Brewer
Jackie Helton voted to close nominations of the floor for the office of VP. Motion Seconded and passed
Secretary - Donna Mull
Lee Scripture was nominated off the floor, the motion carried.
Treasurer - Angela Shaver
Treasurer - Elect - Sandy Hall, Ellen Ownes
No nominations off the floor. Motioned to be closed, motion carried and passed.

-speeches and skits will take place after the business meeting.

-Explained District Caucus and voting process.
-Committee will meet in the lobby

Professional Development - April Dillion
-Scholarships were given out at Winter Board.
-We will formally recognize scholarship winners at the banquet on Thursday night.

Programs - Shea Ann De Jarnette
-A CD-ROM will be given to each district with Power points; this CD ROM is in lieu of the share fair.
Public Relations & Information - Lori McBryde
-Dr. Carlton Blalock will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame at the National Meeting in October.
-Congress woman Virginia Fox will be added to the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Rapport - Julie Jones
-Thanked the committee and Carolyn for her assistance on the internet.
-Encouraged the group to submit information to the Rapport committee.
-Will meet in main lobby.

Recognition - Janine Rywak
-Final Report will be announcement of all winners at Recognition Banquet
-Will be awarding 37 awards
-Will Recognize 35 individuals
-Will present 3 PA awards at their state meeting in September
-Had a total of 31 applications sent to region and national competition - Had 4 regional winners and 1 national winner
-Will be joined up Blalock, Black and Proctor for presentations
-Will submit one total invoice to the state association for all recognition committee costs during the meeting on behalf of the host district.

District Reports
Northeast - Missy Jones
-Hosted Winterboard in Greenville
-Met April 7 at Rebecca Liverman's House
-Introduced their new agents
-Have two positions open

Southeast - Patricia Cahoon
-Have one position open
-Gave a few life announcements (births, retirements, weddings)

West - Wallace Simmons
-Will work together in more multi-county groups

Northwest - Barb Dunn Sawnson
-Introduced new staff members
-Is busy planning winter board
-Morgan invited membership to the Work Hard, Play Hard training September 27-29, 2006 at BJP.

Southwest - Donna Mull
-Will be at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Charlotte in 2007
-Will be having new agents in a few counties

North Central - Jennifer Brewer
-Introduced new agents
-Have one opening
-Gave life event update

South Central - Mitzi Downing
-Welcomed the group as the host to annual conference 2006

Unfinished Business
Website Directory - Robbie Furr
-have looked at outsourcing our website outside of campus
-Still collecting information on this and will present at a later Date.

New Business
NCAEAA - Karen Neil and Travis Burke
-Will host their NACAA National meeting July 13-18, 2008 in Greensboro, these dates DO NOT conflict with NC 4-H Congress, however it does conflict with 4-H Electric Congress.
-Request assistance in planning and carrying out their National Meeting
-Would like people to help assist with workshops and tours for members, youth, guests and spouses. 200 - 250 of their participants are youth, which requires assistance. They would also like assistance on 35 tours on Thursday. Each tour will need 2 adults to assist.
-Requested 4-Hers for their evening entertainment 4-H talent review. Travis Burke has been charged with coordinating the 4-H Talent Review.

Horn of Plenty Support
-Board agreed to send the budgeted amount of $135 to support this event

New Endowments Established - no report, will announce at banquet

Membership Memorials
-please let Spring know if we need to send in any names of members that may have passed

Report from Southern Regional Director - Carolyn Langley
-Encouraged membership to attend National Meeting
-Have positions open for members to serve on National Board
-Will have a Southern Regional Auction and will need items
-National Budget is in dire straights
-Will have a $5.00 increase in National dues in 2007-2008.
-Board members are teleconferencing
-Will not add money to the budget at least until 2009
-Chartering and Use of the 4-H Clover - you must have a charter to use the clover. Our state office must write a letter to request a charter.
-JCEP will be taking place in Nashville, TN

Officer Nomination Presentations (Candidate Speeches)

Announcements
-Door prizes were given out
-NW District meets at piano
-Committee Chairs remember to pick up budget request forms…these must be turned into Wallace by Thursday Brunch
-High Tea will be served each day from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Being no further business the meeting was adjourned by our President Spring Williams.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kyleen M. Burgess
NCAE4-HA Secretary