Kevin Underwood, County President, called the 7:30 p.m. board meeting to order and asked all to stand for the Pledge to the American Flag and The Lord's Prayer.

Noah Freeman, Agriculture Program Chair with Ivy Tech, was present to inform us of their new Ag Program.  The Lafayette District is one of six areas offering the new Ag Program at Ivy Tech.  This is the first time an Agriculture Program has been offered at a Community College in Indiana.  With small classes, low tuition costs and hands-on learning has an enormous potential for growth.

Kevin opened the business meeting asking for any other business to be added to the agenda.  George Lumley made a motion the April 7th board minutes be approved.  David Korty seconded the motion and the minutes were accepted.  Jerry Arvin then moved the check register be approved, Jason Buck 2nd that motion and it too passed.

INSURANCE - Gary Brownlee, manager, reported auto insurance rates are going down.

WOMEN - Kathy Bennett, Woman Leader, said plans for the Flower Show are moving along and she has talked to the judge recently.  She thanked Farm Bureau for the new crimson activity shirts and hope all will wear them at the County Fair.

SAFETY - Mary Ann Workman told of a recent accident when the hose for a sprayer wasn't wound up and secured before moving an ATV and it became tangled when ran over by a tire.  She reminded all who are moving machinery on the roads to be mindful of traffic when making a wide turn into a field.

COMMODITY - Jason reminded all of the next teleconference meeting on Tuesday, July 15th, at the board room.
     Larry Underwood commented on the higher cost of food the last few weeks with 44% of the food dollar going to fuel, transportation and energy.  Farmers and ranchers only receive 19% of the food dollar.
     Ben DeFreese was interested in the breakdown of the new Farm Bill.  A large percent of the Farm Bill monies goes for food stamps.

LOCAL AFFAIRS - Kevin talked about the "Youth Center" and was asked several questions about the building project.

MEMBERSHIP - Janice Deno reported Tippecanoe county is now at 90% of it's goal with 43 more new voting members needed and 531 associate members needed to reach our 100%.

INFORMATION - Ellen DeFreese said she was having a few problems with the website.  It is hoped someone will take pictures of the many activities Farm Bureau is involved in at the upcoming fair.

LITTLE FARMERS - Betsy Underwood has contacted the three judges needed for the Pet Parade at the fair.  She asked for volunteers to help with registering children and very soon she had all the help she needed.

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Roger Verhey reported all went well at the Imagination Station Hands on Trucks.  The group thanked Farm Bureau for the $200 donation.  The yearly event seems to draw much interest.
     Roger also talked about the Fair Booth needing at least three workers at each shift.  They are having a committee meeting at their home and each committee member is to bring questions and answers for "The Wheel."  Free popcorn will be passed out again this year and it is hoped the booth will be informative about the Farm Bureau organization.
     The set-up committee will meet at the office at 8 a.m. on Saturday the 19th and those members are Ben, Roger, Larry, George, and Kenny Miller.  The clean-up committee are Roger, Kevin, Nancy, and Rick Bennett.

DISTRICT REPORT - Janice said the next District III meeting is on August 25th in Benton County.  There will be a tour of a wind farm and dinner will be served.  Something new at the convention this year is the Volunteer of the Year Award.
     The Indiana Farm Bureau delegate session will be on Saturday, August 23rd in Indianapolis.  The four delegates from our county are Kevin Underwood, George Lumley, Larry Underwood, and Kathy Bennett.

The next board meeting will be on Monday, August 4th.

Refreshments were served by David Korty, Fairfield Township, and all enjoyed the food, drink, and conversation.