February 27, 2004 Board Meeting Minutes
State FFA President Eric Rubenstein called the meeting to order, 6:30pm at the Department of Agriculture. The State Officers performed opening ceremonies.
The following were in attendance: Eric Rubenstein, Mr. Lohr, Bernie Nace, Melissa Sankey, Penny Brammer, Eric Chamberlin, Dr. Scanlon, Mr. Day, Amy Kaucher, Mr. Leib, Mr. Kline, Mr. Heyler, Sherisa Brammer, Jason Klouser, David Bittner, Heather Sisto, Ms. Dellinger, Mr. Weller, Ms. Gray, Ms. Hoy, Ms. Everhart, Ms. Spangler, with Amber Frank and Rebecca Hedges arriving later.
The minutes from the previous board meeting were presented. Eric Chamberlin moved to approve as written. David Bittner moved to amend the minutes by correcting the spelling of Moreno and Atwater. Amendment passed. 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.
There was no Foundation report given.
PSU Report – Dr Scanlon deferred to Tiffany Hoy and Lydia Everhart.
Tiffany stated there were 54 collegiate FFA members to date. Sherisa Brammer is President and David Bittner is Vice-President. Valerie Spangler is the past President. The collegiate FFA is ready to help with judging activities. There will be an open house for the College of Ag, March 27th. FCLPD is schedule for October 11, in Blair County at the convention center. Lydia reported that David Bittner is doing a work-study with her for activities week. The packets have been mailed out but only the first 12 pages, all other pages are on line at www.paffa.state.pa.us
PDE Report – Mr. Weller thanked the Officers for attending the CTSO events at the capitol. On behalf of the Young Farmers he thanked Eric Rubenstein for attending their visioning session. Mr. Weller also announced that Barry Oswald would be retiring, Friday, March 5, 2004.
PAAE Report – Mr. Kline announced that the scholarship applications are on the web sites.
Mike Brammer presented this report of activities since the last board meeting.
Sherisa Brammer presented a report on behalf of the Alumni. Three new chapters are underway! One has chartered and the other two are working on it. The committee’s goal is to activate the state Alumni by Jan of 2005.
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Western - Mr. Kronen was not present, but had submitted a written report.
Eastern – Ms. Wetzel was not present.
North Central – Ms. Gray reported the speaking CDE’s would be held on April 26.
South Central – Ms. Dellinger reported the regions CDE’s would be held on April 14 – Proficiency judging will take place on March 23. Requested dates of PSSA testing.
COMMITTEES
CDE – Mr. Day provided a written report.
Bernie Nace gave an update on “Market Place for the Mind”.
The National Convention Exhibit was reported on by, Amy Kaucher.
Bernie Nace reported on the National Convention trip.
Eric Chamberlin gave the Mid-Winter convention report. There were 264 Keystone recipients. The Lt. Governor attended and spoke to the audience. Dr. Foster from PDE and Secretary Wolff from PDA also spoke to the member and guests.
ACES report – Heather Sisto presented a written and verbal report.
SLLC report – Melissa Sankey reported that SLLC is scheduled for March 14-16. To date, 49 legislators have responded with a yes! There will be six bills and four workshops
FFA Week – Mr. Brammer reported on the State Officers activities during FFA week. Business and Industry visits, banquets, HOSS’s night, Food Bank volunteering, shadowing in the department of Ag, and a visit with the Governor kept all Officers busy this week.
Summer Convention – Eric Rubenstein reported verbally about the convention. Nominating Committee members will report at 10am. Candidates will report at 11:30am, Tuesday. Working on the nom com adult members. Rooms for interviews will change to the Johnston Commons. Discussion followed on meal cards. Sherisa Brammer moved that on Wednesday everyone receive box lunches. Motion passed. Eric Chamberlin moved to concur. Motion passed. An announcement was made that next year (2005) the cost from PSU will be going up!
OLD BUSINESS
Eric Rubenstein brought the board up to date on the National convention delegate issues.
Mr. Day gave the report from the National Officer Candidate Selection Committee. Sherisa Brammer moved to remove the Executive Manager from the list of people to serve on the selection committee. Motion passed. Jason Klouser moved to concur. Motion passed. THIS IS A POLICY CHANGE – A SECOND VOTE IS NEEDED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Sherisa Brammer moved that a date be set by the appointed committee to interview the candidates and that the procedure as outlined by the recommendation committee, be followed. Motion passed. Jason Klouser moved to concur. Motion passed.
The interview committee as appointed by the Board President, Mr. Lohr is as follows: Mr. Weller, Melissa Sankey, Sherisa Brammer, Sam Heyler, and Herb Hoffiditz, if he is available. Mr. Brammer will contact him.
Sherisa Brammer moved to remove from the table the motion form the last meeting. Motion passed. Melissa Sankey moved to concur. Motion passed.
David Bittner moved to divide the question into two parts. Motion passed. Bernie Nace moved to concur. Motion passed.
The second part of the motion was discussed first. That Parli-Pro teams draw on Tuesday for Wednesdays’ competition times. Motion passed. Bernie Nace moved to concur. Motion passed.
The first part of the motion was discussed next. If a full team does not compete in a team event, they will be disqualified, with individual scores still allowed. Sherisa Brammer moved to amend the motion, stating that if less than the registered number of participants are in attendance, they be disqualified unless the number required is in attendance. Motion FAILED. The vote on the main motion was taken, motion FAILED.
Amber Frank moved that we follow Nationals Procedure for disqualifying teams in CDE’s. Motion passed. Jason Klouser moved to concur Motion passed.
Bernie Nace reported on the new “Blue and Gold” pages from Lancaster Farming. More information will follow.
Farm Show ethics report was given by Mr. Leib. There were issues at the Farm Show this year regarding ethics and code of conduct. Recommendations have been made to bar certain individuals along with filing charges. Mr. Leib suggested that all rules and ethics be followed in the future as they are written. Meat Evaluation (PQA) for next year – Must get certified again. Certifications are good for one year only!
Honorary Degrees and Citation awards – Dr Scanlon moved to postpone the due date of Honorary and Citation applications to the regional coordinators by March 26th. Motion passed. Melissa Sankey moved to concur. Motion passed.
The New Budget was presented for approval. Mr. Leib moved to approve the 2004-05 budget. Motion passed. Jason Klouser moved to concur. Motion passed.
Amy Kaucher moved to realign the Star categories to coincide with National FFA’s. Motion passed. Sherisa Brammer moved to concur. Motion passed.
THIS IS A POLICY CHANGE. A SECOND VOTE WILL BE NEEDED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS –
Nominated for President by Amber Frank – Mr. Leib
Nominated for President by Jason Klouser – Mr. Lohr
Mr., Kline moved nomination be closed. Motion passed.
A vote was taken by the adult board. Mr. Leib was selected to be President.
Jason Klouser moved to concur. Motion passed
Nominated for VP by Jason Klouser – Mr. Lohr
Nominated for VP by Amy Kaucher – Mr. Heyler
A vote was taken by the adult board. Mr. Heyler was selected to be VP.
Becky Hedges moved to concur. Motion passed.
Announcements were made about the Advanced Leadership conference. More information on the web site. A hand out of record book judging expenses was given. PSU will have a booth at SLLC for information purposes.
Next meeting date is April 2, 2004 at PSU.
The meeting was adjourned with closing ceremonies at 9:55pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mike Brammer
Pennsylvania FFA
Executive Manager
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Career Development Events Report
February 27, 2004
FFA Board of Directors Meeting
Agricultural Mechanics CDE-All teams MUST provide their own laptop computer.
Floriculture CDE will require a 4 member team with all 4 scores counting. The fifty (50) question multiple-choice exam will be divided equally between greenhouse and floral design areas.
Nursery/Landscape CDE may have either 3 or 4 members with 3 scores counting
Schools interested in competing in CDE’s that are not run at FFA Week must make their intention known to the FFA Facilitator by Friday, June 11th.
CDE’s included: Marketing Plan- 3 member team
Ag Communications-4 member team
Food Science & Technology- 4-member team
Ag Issues Forum CDE- a total of 8 teams may compete at the state competition, two from each of the four regions. If by April 15th, two (2) teams have not been identified from each region to compete at the state CDE, the third (3rd) place team from competing regions will be given the opportunity to compete. * (Requires board action).
Livestock Evaluation CDE- a 25 question multiple-choice Exam will be given on Tuesday. Questions will come from the Livestock CDE at Nationals over the past 5 years.
Environmental and Natural Resource CDE Team will consists of two members from the Aquatics Resource CDE and two from the Wildlife CDE. Schools must pre-register their team members on the Team Registration form. A team may NOT participate unless they were pre-registered. Scheduling computer time for each team must be done in advance and failure to do so will prevent them from competing.
Parliamentary Procedure CDE- the 25 question multiple-choice Exam will come from Dunbar’s Parliamentary Procedure Questions and Answers.
Many CDE’s require the use of a Scantron sheet or card. Students must be properly instructed on how to do it correctly. Students competing in the following CDEs will definitely be using the Scantron sheets and should come prepared with pencils:
Dairy Foods, Ag Mechanics, Poultry, Horse Evaluation