September 25, 2006 Tippecanoe Co. Farm Bureau Board Meeting
The 7:30 p.m. meeting opened with pledge to the American Flag and The Lord's

Prayer.

 

County Pres. Kevin Underwood asked for additional agenda items. Larry Underwood made motion to accept minutes of last meeting. Seconded by Lloyd Lehman. There was a question about a check written for membership. It was explained that the amount purchased hats for giving to new members. .

 Insurance: Gary Brownlee spoke of organizing an informative meeting for Crop Ins. After discussion with the board, it was decided a morning meeting in December on a week day would be best. Gary announced he would be hiring 3 more new agents. If we knew of . any one interested, contact him.

Extension: Bryan Metzger reported that both Extension and Fairgrounds budgets are in good shape for 2007. County Council approved expansion of 4-H Youth Development and a second Youth Agent will be hired for 2007. 1986 was last year to have two youth agents in Co. Calvin Walker was the last second agent. Extension Annual Mtg. Thursday Jan. 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. 4-H Enrollment due Feb. 1,2007. Ag Days will be T-W, March 2o-21,2oo7 2007 4-H Fair will be July 21-28.

Old Business: Lloyd Lehman asked Bryan status on beef bam. Bryan said there may be an outside donor to add to pledge to build new bam. Nothing finalized at this date. Since it is to be built on County Land, there are guidelines to build public buildings. Perhaps this makes cost of bam much higher than first proposed.

Safety: Alan Kemper suggested everyone check fuse boxes when removing fuses. It is possible that they were wired around box at some time and electric current may not be completely turned off when removing fuses.

Commodity: Jason Buck has planned for another tele-conference at 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 12.
Membership: Dale Workman stated we need 38 voting Members for 100%. Deadline is Oct 1, 2006. Dale also thanked Gary Brownlee for providing agents to help in Fair Booth. Janice Deno suggested we showcase ourselves as board members. Also our activities etc. Mary Ann said the membership give-away was not successful. It was suggested we use a sign to inform public who is donating popcorn. White County used tablecloths that had information printed on. Helen Nesbitt suggested releasing flower show information early so seeds and bulbs could be planted for show. Possibly put information in Master Gardner' 8 Newsletter.