2020 January Board Minutes

Present: Leslie Herzog, Chris Rogers, Kevin Stoer, Jan Clingman

Treasurers report – Jan reported approx $18,000 balance. Has three more memberships since it went out.

Seminar: January 25, 2020.  Shauna Brummet, Making Sense of EPDs. 10 registrations, including us. Send out a reminder a couple more times it goes to 450+ people. Who are we reaching?  Older farms and newer farms.  It will be in the Animal Sciences building, with parking in ramp next door.  Jan will make the opening remarks.  Thanks Jan.

 

For next year January 30 2021 – try a veterinary seminar again.  Jan recommended Rachel Oxley from Oregon.  Kevin recommends Paul Meagher.  Check with Paul Meagher first to see if he would like to do it.  If not, check with Rachel Oxley.  Construct survey questions for veterinary topics.  Kevin will contact Dr. Paul this week.  Market at the April show.

Contribution to the show $500 sponsorship and 3 silent auction memberships to include the seminar.

Vacant position for President – article in newsletter. Brook will remain on committee. Terms of board members:

Jan came on in 2017
Chris ran in 2018
Kevin ran in 2018
Leslie ran in 2017
President open 2020

So it looks like Jan and Leslie are due for running again.

Next meeting – February 11, 2020- 10AM.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.