Tippecanoe County Farm Bureau

May 29, 2007 Meeting Report

County President, Kevin Underwood, asked all to stand for the Pledge To The Flag and the Lord's Prayer.

Jill Riemenschneider, from Sheffield Township, attended this meeting and said the 4-H club in their township had gotten so large they had branched off to form another local club with 60 to 70 members. Being a new club they were looking for donations to fund their many activities. After discussion and many questions it was agreed the Sheffield Township Director should submit a request for any funds.

Lloyd Leamon made a motion the minutes of the March 26th board meeting be approved as sent. Kenneth Miller seconded his motion and it passed.

After questions were answered and explanations made, Larry Underwood moved the check register be approved, Kathleen Miller 2nd and the motion passed. Two requests were made to pay the annual $SOO. donation to the Indiana Legal Assistant Fund and both were paid. George Lumley moved we apply one of the request as our 200S donation. Gene Nesbitt seconded his motion and the board approved.

EXTENSION - Bryan Metzger said County Fair dates were July 21 st to the 2Sth and the Farm Bureau booth will be in the same location in the big exhibit tent. The queen contestants were having their first meeting this week. A very interesting meeting on Local Government Issues is planned, via 2-way video, for Monday, June 15th , 2 p.m., at the local Extension office. Please phone for reservations by the 15th.

WOMEN - Kathy Bennett reported on the April 12th Seminar. She was looking forward to the County Women Leaders Summer Council meeting on June Sth in Indianapolis. She asked for help with the annual Flower Show, held during County Fair. Kathy, Betsy Underwood and Ellen DeFreese are to work together getting publicity out about the Flower Show and Little Farmers Parade and Flower Show. Taste of Indiana is looking for help at the State Fair on August 14, .IS and 16th.

YOUNG FARMERS - There will be a District Young Farmer Picnic at Columbian Park, in Lafayette, on Sunday, June 24, at noon.

SAFETY - Kenneth Miller told of the importance of calcium in our daily diets. He also stressed the importance of moving over and stopping for a fire truck or ambulance.

COMMODITY - Jason Buck said there will be another teleconference on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m., at the county Farm Bureau office. Jason has been working from the Frankfort ADM office and will now be located at Brookston. Congratulations.

LOCAL AFFAIRS - Kevin told of a Candidate Meeting at the state office, Indianapolis, on June 27th.

STATE LEGISLATIVE - Larry reported the Indiana General Assembly didn't address the property tax as well as we had all hoped. It has made home owners more aware of local property taxes and the tax now goes beyond just Agriculture.

MEMBERSHIP - Dale Workman said as of May 2nd our county is at 91 % of the voting member goal and 84% of total membership.

A new program has been developed to give the voting member's spouse an additional vote. The head of your household is currently receiving $2,000 accidental death benefit coverage. By purchasing a new "Membership Select" membership, at $15 annually, in your spouse's name your accidental death benefit coverage amount will increase to $4,000 and the spouse will have a $2,000 death coverage. This program is only available to current paid Farm Bureau members.

LITTLE FARMERS - Betsy Underwood looks for July to be her busy month. She is asking for good help with the Pet Parade and Little Farmers Flower show.

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Roger Verhey has the dates of June 9, July 21 and July 28th as work days for his committee. "Hands On Trucks" will be June 2nd at the usual location near the Harrison Bridge. It was suggested there be a sign near the popcorn machine, at the fair booth, telling what type of oil is used in the popcorn.

DISTRICT REPORT - Janice Deno said some changes will be made in the District III Team Work A ward.

The Young Farmer Achievement Award deadline is July 1 this year. It's time to start thinking of the Young Farmer Discussion Meet too.

District 3 Fall Meeting will be August 28th on the Madame Carroll. More information later.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. and refreshments were served by Kathleen and Kenneth Miller, Tippecanoe Township

Submitted by Eleanor Laffoon-Altepeter, Secretary/Treasurer

Attending; Mary Ann Workman, Dale Workman, George L. Lumley, Gene Nesbitt, Kenneth Miller, Lloyd Leamon, Sue Leamon, Kathleen Miller, Bryan Metzger, Roger Verhey, Nancy Verhey, Jason Buck, Larry Underwood, Betsy Underwood, Peggy Lumley, Helen Nesbitt, Janet Arvin, Jerry D. Arvin, Janice Deno, Alan Kemper, Sherry Underwood, Kevin Underwood, Kathy Bennett, Rick Bennett and Eleanor Laffoon.

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