Present: Ned Birkey, Dean Krauskopf, Stan Moore, Jim Zook, Larry Sheridan, Jerry Lindquist, Dan Rossman, Phil Durst, Kara Griffith, Christina Weide, George Silva, Mark Longstroth, Bruce MacKellar, Paul Wylie.

Meeting called to order by Stan Moore.

Agenda was approved.

Secretary’s report was reviewed. Jerry L. and Larry S. approved minutes.

Welcome to Christina Weide, the new West Central Regional Director.

Treasurer’s report by Paul Wylie. Paul handed out a 6-11-02 report. For 2002, there are 127 regular members, 3 new members, 7 affiliate and 1 associate member. We do need an auditor assigned before the annual meeting. The $645 ESP auction money should be included in the Wisconsin meeting account. Only 8 of the retirees have responded as indicating that they wish to be life members. The others haven’t responded. Paul needs their home mailing address, telephone and email address. Phil Durst or the regional directors will follow up with these. We did not budget for a $300 travel scholarship that needs to go into the budget.

ESP is not an association that qualifies for a discount for MAEA dues. Jerry moved and Phil supported to move the $645 to the WI NACAA account.

Southeast Region by Dean Krauskopf: Bob Bricault has accepted the Washtenaw Horticulture Agent. Dale Brose, Monroe CED, will be the new Citizen Planner regional agent for one year, then be retiring. Brenda Reau is the Acting CED in Monroe.

Southwest Region by Bruce MacKellar: Mark Hansen is now the state wildfire agent. Nick Wendling started May 12 in St. Joseph County. He was Mary Hausbeck’s assistant prior to this job. September 26 is the regional meeting, which will conflict with the next MAEA Board meeting.

East Central Region by Jim Zook and Larry Sheridan: no changes in MAEA staffing. Dan Janzen is the new Ag Agent in St. Clair County. The regional Dairy Agent position is open because Craig Burns is now the new Shiawassee and Genessee Agent.

West Central Region by Kara Griffith: They had a regional meeting on April 26 met and heard a presentation by Stuart Gauge. Kara also updated the board on a report by Dave Guikema which involves speaker fees and expenses charged by agents who are traveling to other county extension meetings. This report is now state extension policy. Agents can still consult. This policy does not address charging clientele for meeting cost. A possible tour for the 2007 national meeting involving asparagus and sand dunes was discussed. Christina Weide is the new regional director for the next two years. Fred Springborn was selected for a 3-year term as regional director to fill Kara’s spot. Two open extension agriculture positions were discussed, a multi-county field crop agent and regional farm management agent.

Stan Moore thanked Kara for her great service to the board.

North Region by Phil Durst: they are planning their summer retreat for July. June 28 is Bob Ojala’s retirement party. August 16 is Mel’s retirement party. There are about 10 applicants for his position so far. Gary Thornton was not present but Phil reported that the cherry crop is virtually a total loss due to the late frost.

No report was given from the UP.

Report by Stan Moore for Mary Dunckel. Stan reported on past attendance at Spring Conference. 62 attended in 2001, 31 repeats this year. Some of the "new" ones this year had participated in past conferences. Stan did discuss a 2003 conference. Jim Zook reported that for 2003, someone from southeast region will need to be on the Extension Development Committee. This person will be the chair in 2004. The Jaycees will be involved in the selection on the outstanding young farmer. The $900 "profit" from Spring conference will stay in the MAEA general budget.

Ned Birkey reported on award winners, as faxed by Jeanne Himmelein.

Old Business:

Bid Committee report by Phil Durst. Site, organizational structure and preparation of the bid.

Site: Grand Rapids, Detroit area, Lansing area and Traverse City area. The bid committee looked at 3 sites, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Traverse City. A summary of the site visits was distributed to board members. Currently the Grand Rapids and Lansing sites are still in consideration. A return visit to Grand Rapids is scheduled for July 9 and 10 to negotiate. Phil anticipates the MAEA Board will get a

recommendation at the September 26 board meeting.

Preparation of the national meeting bid will be an important process. Phil would like the board to approve spending some money for pins and money for video work. Planning for a national meeting of 2000-2200 people, and oriented towards families.

Committee Structure: Phil discussed the May 17 revised structure. Dan moved and Dean supported the committee structure. This structure will be included in the June newsletter. A ballot will need to be approved by the September 26 board meeting. Interested persons will need to contact the nominating committee. Jerry moved to appoint a nominating committee, Dean seconded. Approved.

Phil moved to have the bid committee start work on video for the bid process. Dan seconded. Approved. Jerry moved that this committee will start with Maggie’s $2500, with the idea that he be as frugal as possible. Dean seconded. Approved. Phil moved to allocate $400 to promote Michigan at Savannah. Ned seconded. Stan mentioned that this would be a very targeted promotion to delegates. Approved.

Stan hopes to get two of Maggie’s installments to use for these purposes.

Fish Boil report by Stan Moore. Stan handed out a proposed menu. Chuck Pistis is Chair of this committee. If the board approves, then the plan is to solicit donations from the membership for the meal. Discussion about adding carrots, adding potatoes, less coffee, adding ice tea, no ice cream toppings. No contract yet with Jon Anderson. Mark L. moved to approve the menu as handed out and discussed. Larry S. seconded. Approved.

Fishing vests by Stan Moore. The idea is to do or wear something that sets up apart or promote our state. Discussion was about what other states do. Do we want to link or separate what we wear in 2003 and 2007? Jerry will check with Jay’s. Phil will check with Root’s. Ned will check with hiking vests

Funding the Fish Boil and National Meeting- Update

Josh Merchant and Mike Kovacic had a suggestion to raise money, hire Norm Brown. He may plan to meet with the Bid Committee or Board. Dean suggested the Bid Committee work initially with Norm.

Hospitality in 2003: Phil emailed Wisconsin about a suite for Sunday and Monday on the 2^nd or 3^rd floor. A Michigan ship probably will not go to Wisconsin, but a Wisconsin or Illinois ship might be able to be at Green Bay. Wine and dried fruit has been discussed, perhaps hard cider, water, micro brewery beer, white cheese.

National meeting in Georgia by Jerry Lindquist. Handout. 16 agents going, Gale Arent, additional 27 family members. Dan Rossman will be in charge of state’s night out since Jerry won’t be there. Delegates are; Stan, Dan, Mark, George and Phil.

Four awards.

Outstanding Extension Specialist award nominations. We need 2. West Central nominates Dan Grooms and Rich Leep. North nominated Dan and Ron Erskine. East Central nominated Kurt Thelen. Southeast suggested Deb McCullough. Dean moved that Deb be the "minor" specialist award recipient. Seconded by Dan Rossman. Approved. Rich Leep was selected as the "major".

President’s Citation award; Nominees include; Jennie Stanger, Fred Springborn, Jim Zook, Kathy Lee, Mark Seamon, Mike Score? Mark L. suggested we do an email vote. Stan will send this out.

Support Staff Recognition. Past meeting suggested Sandi Bauer. George Good, campus shepherd, was also nominated. Up to 3 letters of commendation can be given per year. Dean nominated Ana Zradi from Tollgate. George nominated Joyce Freeman from Eaton County. Sandi will be one. George and Joyce are the other two recipients. Dean pulled Ana’s name as she is not retiring. Her name should be considered for next year.

Distinguished Service Award application. Hannah respectfully declined. Tom Dudek’s name is in. Jim Artabasy will extend the deadline.

PILD report by Jerry Lindquist; Jerry and Stan went to Washington. Met with 6 Senators or Congressmen. A one-page impact statement is very helpful to them. Perhaps the NACAA will become the national sponsor of the Outstanding Young Farmer award. There are 3900 members of NACAA.

Continuing Employment reviews went well. Most of these were the 3^rd year review.

Fall Conference/ Annual meeting. Send items to Stan by email. Need a photographer there. Time is 11-3pm. Do we want to do a fund-raiser similar to last year? Kara G. moved that we have a 50/50 raffle with the proceed going to support agent travel to Wisconsin. Bruce seconded it. Approved.

Committee rotation for next year is a regional assignment for directors. Chairs and vice chairs needed. These are needed from each region prior to fall conference.

MCEA Bylaw changes. Reviewed by Mark L. Dean moved to exclude ESP members from joining MAEA at a reduced fee. Bruce seconded. Approved.

Nominating Committee. Paul Wylie, Bruce MacKellar, Dean Krauskopf, Dave Pratt or Jim Zook, Gary Thornton and Jim Isleib. Stan will contact Gary and Jim.

Mark will put some by law changes on the web. Mark will write a June newsletter article that these proposed changes will be posted on the web by July 1.

Mark moved that the contest winner get their registration paid to Wisconsin. Larry seconded. Membership could choose this at Fall Conference. Turn entries in to Ned.

Slogan for 2007 presented at the 2003 meeting. Approved.

September board meeting may be changed from September 26 to either September 25^th at Kettunen Center, or the 27^th at MSU.

Dean moved that MAEA will make mileage available to Bid Committee if they need it. Paul seconded. Approved. Stan will check will Bid Committee to see if anyone needs to be reimbursed for mileage. This money would come out of Maggie’s account.

There was some discussion of the current budget crisis. Meeting adjourned at about 4:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Ned Birkey, Secretary

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