TIPPECANOE COUNTY FARM BUREAU BOARD MEETING

There were 19 board members and 2 representatives present when County President, Kevin Underwood, called the meeting to order. He asked all to stand for the Pledge and the Lord's Prayer.

Kevin asked for additional items for the agenda and approval of the June minutes and June and July check register. It was noted check number 1804, to Kinko's, should have been an Insurance item and the amount is to be added back in on the August register. Then check number 1820, for 2nd quarter payroll to Nancy Verhey, was in error and it will be corrected with the 3rd quarter payroll. Nancy made a motion for approval, David Korty 2nd and the motion passed.

Dale Workman, 1st Vice President, read a Thank You note from Elizabeth Byers for Farm Bureau sponsoring her on the Washington D.C. 4-H Focus Trip.

EXTENSION - Bryan Metzger, director, reported it was an extra great County Fair and thanked Farm Bureau for their sponsorship. There are many programs and activities planned in the coming months, 4-H After-School activities, Master Gardener Classes, a Family Financial Workshop, Home Canning workshop and others. The County Home Makers have a program to supply First Books to the Head Start program at different locations.

The 2008 County Fair will be July 19th to the 26th.

WOMAN - Kathy Bennett, County Woman Leader, reported on a district county women leaders meeting, scholarships, Summer Council, working at the State Fair, along with others from the county, and the Flower Show held at the County Fair. There were 52 entries in the Flower Show and the big winners were Jennifer Johnson, Leah Skinner and Bill Skinner.

COMMODITY - Lloyd Leamon and Jason Buck reported on markets, ethanol, soybeans and wheat. It seems a large number of people still think ethanol is taking food away from the world's hunger.

LOCAL AFFAIRS - Kevin, also a County Council member, had spent more than eight hours that day listening to County Budget requests knowing that many "budget cuts" had to be made before the County Budget is sent off for approval. It is possible there will be a board meeting with the County Council and County Commissioners on September 11th.

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE - Kevin passed out a sheet explaining the possible 2007 Farm Bill Trade Program.

MEMBERSHIP - Dale said our county is only at 95% of it's goal with 49 voting members needed before the September 30 deadline. A "Select" membership is available to spouses of current Farm Bureau members for a cost of$15.00. A Select membership will provide the primary member with a $4,000 accidental death benefit coverage and the Select member with a $2,000 accidental death benefit coverage plus an additional vote for the family.