District 7 Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

The fall meeting of the District 7 Agricultural Educators was held on September 5, 2007 at Licking Valley High School. The meeting was called to order @ 4:15 p.m. by President-Jeff Ellis following a great meal that was provided to us by our FRUIT SUPPLIERS.

• Welcome new / student teachers
• Sabrina Piper—Danville Teacher
• Jason Julian—Centerburg Student Teacher
• Craig Hart—Teays Valley Student Teacher
• Danielle Hulit—Clearfork Student Teacher

• Ideas were shared about National Convention do and don’ts.
• Katy Endsley—Ohio FFA Association (new Program Manager)
• This is a new position with the Association. She will be working out of the FFA Center.
• Fruit Suppliers
• There will be apples this year.
• Cider prices will most likely be increased.

• OAAE Notes
• Reminder to pay your dues as soon as possible.
• Colt Conference is September 12^th—9-12 is Leadership Session for students. Lunch is on your own. Check with you congressman to schedule appointments.
• Ag Ed CMS is opening new building. Open House is Friday, Sept. 21^st 1-4:00 p.m.

BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES!!

• Secretary Report
• Moved by Debra Burden to approve minutes. Report will stand as read.
• Treasurer’s Report
• Balance is $1,913.10
• Reminder that Dues are $.50 per member, due no later than November 30^th. Watch your email for invoices.
• Moved by Susan Metzger to approve report. Report will stand as read.

• OAAE
• Pay your membership dues ASAP if you haven’t already
• Legislative
• Watch your emails for any updates.
• Campboard
• Restrooms 3 and 4 are finally done in those dorms.
• Overall Camp numbers were good even through 4^th session was cancelled.
• Please keep Charlotte in your thoughts and prayers as she continues her battle.
• CDE
• All rule changes were sent earlier from Jim Ogden to your email.
• Reminder that Forestry this year is an even year.
• Fruit Coordincator
• None.
• Trophies
• Continue the same as previous years.
• Reminder to check the website for spelling corrections for plaques.

• Alumni
• Awards are due October 1^st.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• District Calendar was reviewed. Here are any additions of Corrections:
• Sept. 25^th--CORRECTION—District SOILS will start at 10:00 a.m. rather than 9:00 a.m. at Ross County
• Possible Invitational Forestry Contest at the same time as Soils.
• Sept. 27^th--KC Forestry Invitational at Knox Woods at 3:00 p.m.
• Nov. 13^th Ag Communications at Amanda-Clearcreek at 3:30 p.m.
• Nov. 15^th Food Science Contest at Canal Winchester at 3:00 p.m.
• November 1^st, 5^th, or 6^th Westfall, State Leadership Night??
• November 14^th—Amanda Clearcreek, State Leadership Night??
• Dec. 4^th Parli-Pro Contest at Clearfork at 3:00 p.m.
• Jan. 22^nd Job Interview/Ag Sales at Lancaster at 3:00 p.m.
• Feb. 5^th Evaluations at Ohio Dept. of Ag at 9:00 a.m.
• Feb. 7^th Post Evaluations at Fairfield Union at 3:00 p.m.
• Feb. 19^th Public Speaking at Pickaway-Ross at 3:00 p.m.
• February 26^th—Northridge, State Leadership Night??
• Feb. 27^th Tractor Trouble Shooting at Pickaway-Ross at 4:00 p.m.
• Mar. 11^th Ag Mechanics at Teays Valley at 3:00 p.m.
• April 8^th Small Engines at Teays Valley at 3:00 p.m.
• April 10^th Spring District Meeting at Lancaster at 4:30 p.m.

Other

• October 20^th is Utica’s Poker Tournament to raise funds towards a New Ag Facility.
• March 8^th is Miami Trace Invitational Contest

It was moved by Rick Metgzer at 5:35 p.m., and 2^nd by Ryan Rismiller. Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted 9/10/07,

Debra Burden

Secretary/Asst. Chair