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Members present: Rhonda Sherman,
President; Christine Barrier, President-Elect; Cathy Brown, Secretary;
Bill Ellers, Treasurer; Marshia Ward, Webmaster; Susan Condlin, Past-President;
Donna Fulp, Janet VanJaarsaeld, NCCESA; Peggy Garner, Karen Wicker,
NCEAFCS; Crystal Smith, NCAE4-HA; Kay Bridges, NCAEPAAT; Ray Harris,
NCACAA.
Guests present: Dr. Joseph Zublena,
Associate Director and Director of County Operations (Extension Service
Administration).
A quorum was determined by the President
with at least one representative present from each member association.
Each member was asked to introduce themselves to the board.
Review of the Agenda for the (NCFCEA) Executive Board Meeting, Friday, March 2, 2007 at Brickhaven Bldg, was made and approved
The minutes of the Executive Board Meeting, October 18, 2006 at Brickhaven were read and approved.
The minutes of the 2006 Annual Federation
Forum held on December 8 in Lee County were reviewed.
Bill Ellers presented the TreasurerĂ¢Â™s
Report. It was accepted with no corrections. A copy was
attached to the secretary minutes and filed for audit.
A question was asked about follow-up
concerning all Associations paying dues. All dues have been paid
for 2007.
New Business
Concerns and comments were discussed with Dr. Zublena concerning further education of SPA employees and how this can be addressed. Dr. Zublena stated that the University does not have control of educational pursuits by SPA employees, so this is one of those situations that needs to be handled individually. The University promotes further education. SPA is different from EPA employees. Discussion was brought up about county managers and county directors working together in allowing some type of arrangement for SPA employees in their pursuit of professional development through education. Not all county extension directors support this.
Another concern expressed was the need
for travel for program assistants, as other county budgets do not allow
for program assistants/associates travel.
Dr. Zublena raised the issue of university
representation for field faculty on the Faculty Senate. He explained
the advantage it might have for field faculty such as creating a true
conversation of engagement with the University and the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Zublena had to leave, but left it with us to discuss. After much
discussion it was decided to meet with the Chair of the Faculty Senate,
Nina Allen, to gain further information about the Senate. A motion
was made and approved for Rhonda Sherman, Bill Ellers and Christine
Barrier to meet with Nina Allen. The purpose is to see where representation
from Cooperative Extension field facility could fit.
Federation Annual Meeting Location
Christine Barrier brought up for discussion
to change the location of the annual Federation Forum. She suggested
the NC research campus site in Kannapolis, which should
be open in time for our December 2007 meeting. The decision was
made for Christine to check on the date, December 14, 2007, to see if
the facility was available.
Scholarship for Professional Development
Suggestion was made to take money out
of the Federation banking account to establish a scholarship.
After much discussion, decision was made not to pursue awarding a scholarship.
Money Market Funds
A decision was asked to be made concerning
the money market funds. Decision was made by the Board to leave the
money there.
NCFCEA Leadership & Service Recognition Award
A motion was made to create a new award
that will be judged by the President-Elect and a committee. The winner
will receive a $50.00 Visa gift card. Motioned passed
Horn of Plenty
Discussion was held by the board.
South Central District is hosting the event at the Crown Center, August
17, 2007 in Cumberland County. Each Association is to send Denise Brown
a dollar per member to support the HOP.
Each member was asked to read their duties
and responsibilities of the Federation Board found on the Federation
Website.
Goals for 2007
The number of members reported from each
Association at this meeting was:
Meeting was adjourned 1:00 p.m.
Submitted by Cathy Brown, 2007 Federation Secretary
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