The meeting was held at the Delphi Farm Bureau Insurance office and called to order by President Mike Beale. Brooke Beale, led 8 board members in the pledge to the flag. Kathy Justice read devotions. The secretary’s report: reading of the minutes from the February meeting were waived as they were enclosed with March’s meeting notice. The minutes were approved as written.
Insurance Report: Tom Leisure, FB Insurance Office Manager, shared that they are in process of wallpapering the front offices at the Delphi office and it looks much better & brighter. Mike Fife, FB insurance agent will be retiring as of April 1st. Tom has decided to bring Kyle Groninger to the Delphi office along with a CSR to replace Mike. His accounts will divided up according to premium and agent compatibility.
Old Business: Annual Meeting comments. Janice Frey read a thank you from Sarah Griffin.
Mike reported on Ag Day and commented that they are having trouble getting help.
Young Farmers: Kathy shared that the YF group went Bowling in February and were glad to have 2 new couples participate in the event. Her and Mark also attended the District YF planning meeting: the District trip will be June 23-26 to Nashville, TN, cost will be $100/person and we have 24 bus seats available. The Christmas Party has been cancelled due to conflicting dates, as a result, there will be a summer picnic planned by Carroll & White County representatives. It is tentatively scheduled for June 11th at Columbian Park with a carry-in meal and water park tickets. The district Little Hands on the Farm day will be the morning shift on Aug 13th. There was not much interest shown in putting together a bus/group for the Farm Progress Show the end of August to IL. Kathy suggested we see if there is enough interest for a county group to sponsor a bus. The January State YF conference has increased to $100/person for a one night hotel stay. The next Marketing Teleconference will be April 12th at the Justice’s “depending on the weather”. Finally, Mark & Kathy attended Part II of the FB to DC program. They completed Basic Institute School in Indianapolis March 18-19th. It was very interesting and they encourage participation in the program. They will complete the program in June with Part III – Washington D.C. trip.
Membership Report: Betty Ward reported that Carroll County needs 102 more voting and 454 more paid for total membership, currently at 88%.
Women’s Leader Report: Janice Frey shared pictures from Friends Day made the Reminder paper. The District Spring Seminar will be April 15th at 6:00 at the Canal Center. We voted to get a spring bulb plant arrangement as our door prize. RSVP’s need to be to Janice by March 31st. Farming in the Classroom National Convention will be here, this summer June 8-11, in Indianapolis. Reservations need to be made by April 1st. Janice will e-mail the schools with the information in hopes of getting some response. Janice made a motion that we get Mike Fife a $50 gift certificate as a retirement gift, Ryan Swayze seconded, motion carried.
Rusty Ashby read a Thank You from Birthright for our $100 donation to them in recognition of Food Check-Out day.
Field Staff Report was passed out, Janice was unable to attend.
Refreshments were served by Kathy Justice and the meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be April 18th at 7 p.m. Mike Beale will have Refreshments and Rusty Ashby will have Devotions.
President Mike Beale
Secretary Rusty Ashby
Attendees:
Mike Beale
Betty Ward
Janice Frey
Rusty Ashby
Ryan Swayze
Kathy Justice
Tom Leisure
Tara Bishop
Guest: Brooke Beale
Ag Fact
Indiana ranks 14th in commercial apples, producing 53 million pounds.
(USDA)
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