County President, Kevin Underwood, called the 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting to order and asked George Lumley for Table Grace. The baked steak dinner was catered by Parrott's.

           Kevin called the business meeting to order by asked Young Farmer, Josh Cox, to lead the group in the Pledge to the American Flag. Betsy Underwood gave devotions.

Dale Workman, 1st Vice President, introduced guests from District 3 Farm Bureau and politicians who were in attendance. Gary Brownlee, Insurance manager, introduced agents trom his office.

           George Lumley made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the 2005 annual meeting. Larry Underwood seconded the motion and it passed.

George, chair of the nominating committee, introduced his committee, Marie McCorkle, Helen Nesbitt, Alan Kemper and Ben DeFreese. The same officers had agreed to serve another term but the county is still in need of a Woman Leader. Kenneth Miller moved to accept the nominating committee report, Lloyd Leamon 2nd and the motion passed. Sherry Underwood made a motion to certify the township representatives and officer as Board Members. Craig Fuller seconded and the motion carried.

Kevin recognized Charles and Marie McCorkle for their faithful service as Jackson Township representatives for many years. THANKS MUCH!!!

Roger Verhey, 2nd Vice President and chair of the Policy Development committee, presented 4 Local, 5 State and 3 National resolutions for the voting members to consider. After the ballots were counted we learned they all passed. Roger had sign-up sheets available for volunteer workers for the County Fair booth and Ag Days booths.

Kevin had a printed letter, for all those attending, of the many activities the County Farm Bureau participated in for his Presidents Report for 2005.

Kevin then introduced Katrina Hall, the guest speaker for the evening, a member of the State Government Relations for Indiana Farm Bureau. Katrina touch on the many activities going on at the State House; tax break inventory, investment deductions, local governments, biofue1s, corn check -off, telecommunications, drainage, wine bill, local option tax to replace some property tax and the decrease in farm land value for property taxes. This short session is quickly coming to a close.

The results of the election for delegates to the 2006 State Delegate Sessions are; Kevin Underwood, Roger Verhey, Dale Workman, Ben DeFreese. Alternates are; Jason Buck, Josh Cox, George Lumley and Larry Underwood. They will serve for any State or District III Policy Sessions during 2006 or until the next Annual Meeting.

           Larry Underwood, State Legislative chair, announced the Meet the Candidate meeting will be April 4th at the Fair Grounds. Reservations need to be made.

           Old Plaques and Awards were on display and for anyone interested they could take them home.

Janet Kemper, District III Woman Leader, reported on the up coming Spring Conference, March 10th and 11th, in Indianapolis, and the Spring Seminar March 23rd at the Trails near Battle Ground. Kendall Culp, District III Director, talked about Farm Bureau awards and Crop and

Home Owners insurance. Janice Deno, Fieldstaff, told us of the June 29th Leadership meeting to be held in Jasper County.