Meetings
Carroll County Farm Bureau Board Meeting
-- October 18, 2004 --
The meeting was held at the Delphi Farm Bureau Insurance office and
called to order by President Mike Beale. Vice President, Ryan Swayze,
led 12 board members in the pledge to the flag. Tracie Swayze read
devotions. The secretary’s report: reading of the minutes from the
August meeting were waived as they were enclosed with September’s
meeting notice. The minutes were approved as written. Treasurer’s report
was read and approved.
Insurance Report: Tom Leisure reported on the repairs that have been
made and are in the process of being made to both of the offices.
Well Water Testing update – 53 samples were tested, 2 had high Nitrate
levels, but nothing to be alarmed about. Mike passed around a map of
where the samples were taken from and report of the tests performed.
Women’s Leader Report: Janice Frey reported that she had attended the
cabinet meeting and the District 3 Fall Seminar, both were good. She
also received two applicants for the Lugar essay contest. Ryan moved
that we give each entry a $25 check, motion was seconded and passed
vote. Janice also needs an item for the silent auction at the District 3
Fall Meeting on November 16th. She also read a note from Carolyn Burkle
about her recent health problems and it was voted that we would send a
flower arrangement to the hospital this week.
Young Farmers: Mark Justice announced that Ty & Sacha Brown were again
finalists in the Young Farmer Achievement Award. Kathy Justice and Rusty
Ashby are in the process of planning the District Christmas Party on
December 5th. There will not be a November Marketing meeting due to
scheduling conflicts. Mark also asked for suggestions for future
activities. Suggestions included: Annual New Year’s Eve Party, Bowling
this winter, Ski Trip to MI, and possibly a trip to Decatur, IL for the
Farm Progress Show next fall.
Shawn Ashby gave a quick web site update.
Field Staff Report: Janice gave highlights of her board report giving
special note to Discussion Meet, Young Farmer Conference, FB to DC. She
also announced that Carroll County did make 100% of its membership goal
for 2004.
Refreshments were served by Tracie Swayze and the meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting will be November 15th. Mark & Kathy Justice will have
devotions and refreshments.
President Mike Beale
Secretary Rusty Ashby
Attendees:
Ryan Swayze
Tracie Swayze
Janice Frey
Rusty Ashby
Shawn Ashby
Ty Brown
Sacha Brown
Mark Justice
Kathy Justice
Janice Wilson
Tom Leisure
Mike Beale
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