FFA Board Meeting Minutes – April 2, 2004

 

            State FFA President Eric Rubenstein called the meeting to order at 6:30pm in room 301 of Ag Admin, Penn State University. The State Officers performed opening ceremonies.

 

The following were in attendance: Eric Rubenstein, Robert Leib, Bernie Nace, Eric Chamberlin, Amy Kaucher, Jason Klouser, Heather Sisto, Laura Grove, Brian Oberholtzer, Becky Hedges, Dr. Hoover, Mr. Day, Dr. Richards, Mr. Heyler, Mr. Lohr, Ms. Aurand, Mr. Kronen, Ms. Dellinger, Ms. Gray, Ms. Everhart, David Bittner, Sherisa Brammer, Stacie Domer, Kym Leeth, Ms. Clapsadle, Penny Brammer, and Mr. Brammer,

 

            The minutes from the previous board meeting were presented. Eric Chamberlin moved to approve as written. Motion passed. Sherisa Brammer moved to concur. Motion passed.

 

            Penny Brammer presented the Treasurers’ report. Filed for audit.

 

Eric Chamberlin presented the students treasurers’ report.

           

Eric Rubenstein presented the Officers Association report.

 

            Dr. Richards presented the Foundation report. She spoke about the Farm Show Food Booth. After “paying” out for the members that worked, it should be a break-even year. It was a learning experience year, which will continue to grow. Dr. Richards also reported on the golf tournaments. Chapter Challenge will be held again this year. Chapters do not have to have a “NEW” team. Lancaster County scholarships were granted from the Lancaster County Tobacco Board of Trade. She also spoke about the new initiative with National FFA and Chevy Trucks. This promotion will “Kick-Off” at Ag Progress days. Donations will be made for $5.00. Local chapters keep $4.00, state Foundation gets 75 cents and National FFA Foundation gets 25 cents. More information forthcoming.

 

           

            PSU Report – Dr. Hoover reported that there would be approximately 16-18 student teachers in 2005. PSU will continue to work with National Officer candidates as in the past. Since only 8 applications were received for the Advanced Leadership Conference, it has been cancelled. There was discussion on making this part of the selection process for State Officers. Dr. Hoover will research more. The center is currently doing research to find out how serving as a State Officer has benefited past State Officers. Sherisa Brammer, collegiate FFA President, reported on their activities. Their members are continuing to serve as judges at various CDE’s, and their banquet will be held April 28th.

 

            PDE Report – Mr. Weller was not in attendance.

 

            PAAE Report – Mr. Kline was not in attendance.

 

            Mike Brammer presented his report of activities since the last board meeting.

 

            State Alumni – No report given.

 

REGIONAL COORDINATORS

 

Eastern – Ms. Wetzel was not present. She has resigned as the Eastern

Coordinator. Mr. Day reported that CDE day would be April 20. Speaking and Parli-Pro will be April 27th.

North Central – Ms. Gray reported the speaking CDE’s would be held on                                  April 26. They have 7 Parli-Pro teams and 15 speakers in each

     Category.

South Central – Ms. Dellinger reported the regions CDE’s would be held on

 April 14.

Western  - Mr. Kronen reported regional CDE’s would be held April 21.

 

COMMITTEES

 

            CDE – Mr. Day reported that public speaking CDE’s would follow the National

 Outline. Examples will be coming, as well as a private web site to view

 the manuscripts. New chairman are needed for Ag Business

 Management CDE, and Dairy Foods CDE. 

            Activities Week – Lydia Everhart reported that CDE’s need more committee

 Members. She also gave an update on CDE chairs.

            SLLC – Amy Kaucher gave a verbal report as a review to SLLC.

            SOCS – Brian Oberholtzer gave an update to this years SOCS program.

                        The Eastern Region had 17 in attendance while the North Central region

 had 4. The Western and South Central regions will take place next

 week, April 6 and 7.

            Summer Convention – Eric Rubenstein informed the Board that all

 Committees have been assigned to the State Officers for the 75th

 Convention. Everything will be ready to go by May 27, 2004. The guest 

 speaker will be Scott Greenburg from California.

 

            David Bittner moved to recess for 5 minutes at 7:53pm. Motion passed.

           

            The meeting reconvened at 8:03pm.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

            Sherisa Brammer moved to remove the Executive Manager from the list of people to serve on the National Officer Candidate selection committee. Motion passed. Amy Kaucher moved to concur. Motion passed. THIS IS A POLICY CHANGE SECOND VOTE.

 

Amy Kaucher moved to realign the Star categories to coincide with National FFA’s. (Originally moved at the last meeting) Bernie Nace moved to postpone definitely until the next meeting in May. Motion passed. Mr. Heyler moved to concur. Motion passed.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

            Honorary Degrees and Citations – The following were submitted:

                        North – 7 Honorary and 2 Citations - South – 2 Honorary and 3 Citations

                        East – 2 Honorary - West – None

                        Sherisa Brammer moved to suspend the rules on quotas for Honorary and

 Citations. Motion passed with a vote of seven for and zero against.

Brian Oberholtzer moved to concur. Motion passed.

 

            Honorary American Degrees are due to Mr. Day by June 1, 2004.

 

            Mr. Day reported that to date we have received 63 American degree applications

                                    The selection committee is reviewing them.

           

            Mr. Leib brought up discussion on chapters that have had no membership for three years and also how many members must a chapter have in order to be in good standing. While there is no policy in place as to how many members a chapter has to have to be in good standing, more research is needed on this subject. Since a chapter has submitted a roster of one member, Mr. Lohr moved that a letter be sent from the state office to that advisor expressing our concerns about the number of members submitted, and a copy be sent to the administration and principal. Motion passed. Brian Oberholtzer moved to concur. Motion passed.

 

            Mr. Brammer gave an update on the adult nominating committee assignments.

The following have agreed to serve: From business and industry, South – Doyle Waybright. West – Rob Boulware. Teacher from the board – East – Mr. Lohr. Past state officer from the North – Amos Aurand.

 

            David Bittner moved to change the eligibility requirements for the Junior prepared speaking CDE, as listed in the hand out. (Hand out is attached) This change would allow 8-9-10th graders to participate in Jr. prepared, one year only, even if they have competed in creed the prior year. Sherisa Brammer amended the motion be adding to be implemented the 2004-05 year. Amendment passed. Amy Kaucher moved to concur. Motion passed. Main motion as amended passed. Laura Grove moved to concur. Motion passed.  POLICY CHANGE – 2ND VOTE NEEDED – AT THE MAY BOARD MEETING. (Speaking CDE Policy Change)

 

            Sherisa Brammer moved to form a committee to contact CDE chairs with Mr. Day to get information to clarify scoring of CDE’s, procedures, etc. Motion passed. Bernie Nace moved to concur. Motion passed. Board President, Mr. Leib, appointed the following to serve on this committee; David Bittner, Sherisa Brammer (Co-Chairs), Mr. Day, Dianna Dellinger, Dr. Hoover, Eric Rubenstein.

 

Discussion on first meeting after Activities week. Everyone should come to the next meeting with a date in mind.

 

THE BOARD meeting was adjourned at 9:05pm.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

Mike Brammer

Pennsylvania FFA

Executive Manager