District 7 Evaluation Meeting Minutes

Monday, February 9^th, 2015

The Winter/Evaluation Meeting of the District 7 Agricultural Educators was held on Monday, February 9^th, 2015 at the Ohio FFA Center. The meeting was called to order at 3:09 p.m. by President-Brian Breece.

BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES!!

• Previous Minutes are on the web and they will stand as read.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Balance is $3,849.69
• Reminder that dues are $1 per member each year, and if you haven’t paid for this year yet, you need to do so right away.
• Please make sure that you are sending it to Southeastern and not any of Susan’s previous schools.
• Moved by Susan Metzger to approve her report. Report will stand as read.

• Legislative-Scott Sharp
• Scott updated us on the following:
• Reminder to watch emails in regards to Legislative items.
• Scott encouraged joining OAAE and how to assist payment with those 0.57 dollars.
• Kasich is proposing a 5 tier funding, with Ag still in the top tier and is proposing to increase funding over the next 4 years.

• Membership-Gina Neff
• Gina encouraged you to apply for membership to OAAE if you haven’t already and pay your dues.
• Check out the website for NAAE Grant Applications.

• CDE—Tom Holton
• 2/11—Ag Sales at Lancaster. 3:30 pm start time
• 2/19—Public Speaking at Amanda Clearcreek. They do not need manuscripts early this year but still bring with you for checkoff. It is still first come, first serve at 3:00 p.m.
• 3/3—Ag Mechanics at Teays Valley. Need to bring 3 like stations if you have a team competing.
• 3/24—Outdoor Power at Teays Valley
• 3/28—APD (Tractor Trouble Shooting) at Franklin Equipment. Contact Jeff Kennedy about 8 or 10:30 a.m. shift.
• Ag Communications for 4/8 has moved to Tuesday, 4/7, at 3:30. Let Scott Sharp know if you are adding on. You need to have proposals to Scott before March 31^st.

• Camp Board—Adam Staley
• There are a lot of changes going on.
• The high ropes course has been leveled to make room for a storage barn.
• They are planning breaking ground on the new building.
• Cash flow is up right now which is great.

• Mentor—Debra Burden
• All seem to be doing well so far.
• For those who are new, please feel free to call Debra or any other teacher in our district as we would all love to help you.

• Trophies—Jeff Tilley
• We will continue to use the same trophy vendor unless anyone objected. No objections.
• Just a reminder to check the website for correct spellings and results BEFORE plaques are printed.
• www.acffa.org/d7

• FFA Advisory Committee—Rachel Scior
• State Staff made announcements prior to evaluations regarding changes to FFA Officer Team. And State Convention is now expanding to the Bricker Building and registration costs are going up to $25 and $7 adults.

• Alumni—Jeff Ellis
• None.

· Unfinished Business

o District Officer Training is scheduled for March 11^th at Fairfield Union at 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to watch your email and RSVP by the deadline so they can get a count

o Spring Meeting is April 15^th at 4 p.m. at the Ohio FFA Center.

· New Business

o Gina Neff moved to donate $50 to the Ohio FFA Foundation. 2^nd by Scott Sharp. Motion Passed.

o Adam Staley moved to send to delegate council that those grading the National Chapter Award applications have to put their name on it if grading it to take responsibility when marking zeros on sections during grading. 2^nd by Tom Holton. During discussion, Rachel Scior moved to amend the motion by striking out zeros on sections and insert all applications. Matt Weade 2^nd the amendment. Amendment passed. Then the motion as amended passed.

o Rachel Scior moved to adjourn the business meeting. Susan Metzger seconded it. Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Debra Burden

Debra Burden

District 7 FFA Secretary