Monthly Minutes
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Minutes from the August 18, 2011 Benton County Farm Bureau Board Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
We started our meeting with a workshop focusing on Leadership and Setting Goals presented by Dr. Julie Volbers-Klarich. Julie took us through the steps to increase our ability to lead with our strengths and the effective ways of running committees and any event through team development and planning. Julie is from the IFB Home Office and can be reached at jvolbers-klarich@infarmbureau.org.
President’s Report:
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We received thank-you notes from Tyler Williams for buying his banner for his livestock project and Nick Tabert for his scholarship award.
We received thank-you notes from Tyler Williams for buying his banner for his livestock project and Nick Tabert for his scholarship award.-Tim is looking for two others to go to the Tippecanoe County FB office off 350 S. for the CD Elect PAC Reorganization Meeting. Starts at 6:30.
Tim is looking for two others to go to the Tippecanoe County FB office off 350 S. for the CD Elect PAC Reorganization Meeting. Starts at 6:30.-The IFB State Delegate Session is August 27, 2011. Tim Tabert and Steve Wallpe will be attending this meeting.
The IFB State Delegate Session is August 27, 2011. Tim Tabert and Steve Wallpe will be attending this meeting.-State Fair voting Sept. 7 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m. Carrie Buck said that she or Jerry could attend.
State Fair voting Sept. 7 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m. Carrie Buck said that she or Jerry could attend.-Sept. 8th Ivy Tech Evening on the Farm at Prophetstown for those wishing to attend.
Sept. 8th Ivy Tech Evening on the Farm at Prophetstown for those wishing to attend.-Comments on the fair booth:
Comments on the fair booth:We had a good turn out for workers all evenings except Saturday. Ice cream made around $200.00 for the BC Food Pantry, and we seemed to have a good working relationship with the Benton County SWCD. Carrie suggested that maybe we could come up with a farm-themed playground for the little kids next year, and maybe have a couple “picture-scapes” where the kids could put their heads through a whole and have their picture taken. Kristie Carlson would be a great person to create these boards.
- Benton County Dairy. Tim has been in contact with Craig Achen, and we brainstormed as to how we can help them promote their business through FB. Agri-Tourism classes and liability signs were mentioned. We will also look in to having a tour of their facility
in the future.
Vice Prestident’s Report:
Tim had nothing to report.Women’s Leader Report:
-Glenda met the new Ag teacher at Benton Central, and she is happy to work with us on
Glenda met the new Ag teacher at Benton Central, and she is happy to work with us on Ag Day at BC. The date for that event is February 17, 2012.
-Glenda and her family went down to the State Fair August 16 to help serve lamp
Glenda and her family went down to the State Fair August 16 to help serve lamp sausage to those attending the Taste of Indiana. She reported that they had a good time,
the sausage was good, and they served many people.
Young Farmers’ Report:
Carrie is working on going to the Pumpkin Patch again at Millennium Farms.
October 7 is the tentative date. More information will follow.
Old Business:
Lana Wallpe mentioned seeing several of the Champions for Animal Care shirts that we passed out last year. Looks like the kids liked them enough to wear them a year later. We might look in to giving them out again next year at the fair.New Business:
-Sam Fry suggested that we become more visible at the fair by sponsoring an award or
Sam Fry suggested that we become more visible at the fair by sponsoring an award or banner for the winner of Battle of the Barns. -Lana Wallpe told the board that Monsanto is taking applications for a $2500.00 grant,
Lana Wallpe told the board that Monsanto is taking applications for a $2500.00 grant, one per county. You can go to www.monsantofund.org to fill out the form on line.
Regional Manager’s Report:
-Jerry and Carrie Buck and Scott and Lauren Ransom filled out the Achievement Award
Jerry and Carrie Buck and Scott and Lauren Ransom filled out the Achievement Award for IFB. Good Luck to them both. The winner of the award will be going to Hawaii to
represent Indiana at the AFB Convention in January.
-GOALS: We need two more meetings with our government leaders, and there are
GOALS: We need two more meetings with our government leaders, and there are several opportunities coming up in the next few weeks. Remember that THREE
members need to attend a meeting for it to count toward our goals.
- September 6, 2011 PAC reorganization at Morocco Gov’t Center 1:00.
-September 14, 2011 meeting at Pine View in Monticello with Larry Deboer at 6:30.
September 14, 2011 meeting at Pine View in Monticello with Larry Deboer at 6:30.-September 16, 2011 Meet your new state legislators at Fair Oaks Dairy Lodge 1:00.
September 16, 2011 Meet your new state legislators at Fair Oaks Dairy Lodge 1:00.Cabniet Meeting August 31, 2011 at Logansport 5:30 for Pres and WL, 6:30 dinner with all State Officers and county officers. Meeting will be held at Dessert First Catering and More 516 E. Broadway in Logansport (46947. Phone is (574) 722-7400.
Next meeting is September 9, 2011 at the Fowler Office
At 9:05, Tim Wallpe made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Brian Cyr seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Those in attendance: Carrie Buck, Tim & Glenda Wallpe, Allan Buchanan, Brian Cyr, Curt Puetz, Tim Tabert, Scott Ransom, Sam Fry, Steve & Lana Wallpe, and Janice Deno.
