National Conservation District
Employees Association

District Employees Put Conservation on the Land

Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting

This is a photo of the NCDEA Board during our mid-year Board Meeting in Philadelphia. John Redding, Treasurer of NACD was able to be with us.

Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Phoenix, AZ
Friday, June 2, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The National Conservation District Employees Association (NCDEA) Mid-Year board of directors was called to order by President Robert Dobbs.

Attendance:

Officers: Robert Dobbs, President
Cindy Moon, Vice-President
Connie Richmeier, Treasurer
Glenda Lewis, Secretary
Rich Baden, Past President

Board Tim Riley, Northeast
Greg Baneck, North Central
Sharon Underwood, South Central
Peter Vigil, Southwest
Jeri Trebelcock, Northern Pacific
Tommy Brooks, Southeast

Others Present: John Redding, NACD Treasurer
Sharon Ruggi, National RC&D President
Ann Spake, Southeast Alternate Representative
Irene Moore, North Central Alternate Representative

Robert Dobbs, President called the Business Meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006.

Invocation was given by Greg Baneck.

President Robert Dobbs asked for comments from everyone around the table. All comments were favorable.

President Robert Dobbs gave his report. Stated this was NCDEA's 15th Year Anniversary. Robert stated he was excited about the hiring of Rich Duesterhaus, but asked that we pray for his wife and family. President Robert reported he attended several meeting where he represented NCDEA. These were: NACD Legislative Committee, NASCA Delivery System, NACD Farm Bill Task Force, Quarterly Partnership Leaders meeting which NCDEA hosted, and the South Central meeting, He also reported that a Leadership Training conference is being planned for November 2007 possibly in Nashville, TN. Robert reported he has completed the Training Survey and will present it next week. Our 501C3 status has been obtained. Robert reported our latest agreement with NRCS for the National Electronic Data Base has been signed. It was be for a two year period.

Minutes

Glenda Lewis, NCDEA secretary presented the minutes from the Annual meeting in February, 2006.

Motion: It was moved by Tommy Brooks, seconded by Jeri Trebelcock, and passed to approve the minutes as presented.

Financial Reports

Connie Richmeier, NCDEA Treasurer, presented the financial reports. The operating account has a balance of $17,787.71. Connie presented a membership dues report. 20 states have paid dues. Connie presented a n Associate Membership Dues Proposal.

Motion: It was moved by Connie, seconded by Tim Riley and passed to place the endowment fund into a CD or money market account.

Motion: It was moved by Peter Vigil, seconded by Greg Baneck and passed to accept the financial reports.

President Robert asked Tim Riley to give a report on the grant he has submitted through the University of Delaware with the Extension Service. Tim stated he knows we are one of five grants being considered. He stated the person who helped us write the grant served on the awards panel last year.

Connie Richmeier presented a brochure on Associate Membership. Decision was made to go back 5 years for records. Brochure will be placed on the website. Dues will be accepted yearly and are open to anyone.

Motion: It was moved by Connie Richmeier, seconded by Rich Baden and passed to accept the Associate Member brochure and implement.

Membership
Cindy Moon had no report on membership.

Don Aron Scholarship Committee
Glenda Lewis stated that Peter Vigil had taken over this committee and would present his report. Peter distributed a brochure he has developed and asked for comments.

Motion: It was moved by Sharon Underwood, seconded by Tommy Brooks and passed to accept the brochure presented by Peter Vigil.

Next Peter presented the Application Form for the scholarship. After discussion it was agreed for Peter Vigil, Greg Baneck, Irene Moore, and John Redding to meet later today and bring back to the group.

Awards

Cindy Moon presented the Awards Packet. The committee consisted of Cindy as chair, Greg Baneck, Linda Smith, Tim Riley, and Connie. Comment made that Cindy and her committee did a good job on the Awards packet.d

Motion: It was moved by Greg Baneck, seconded by Connie Richmeier and passed to accept the Awards Packet as presented.

Website

A website committee was formed. Tim Riley is to chair, Glenda Lewis, Rich D., Jeri Trebelcock, Ann Spake and John Stevenson will serve on the committee. Glenda will be the point of contact. Discussion followed about compensating paying John Stevenson for his services.

Motion: It was moved by Connie, seconded by Glenda and passed to pay John Stevenson the total of $500.00 per year for his services. Decision was made to make payments quarterly and to develop a set of expectations for John to let him know what we expect him to do for us for this salary.

Nomination for Officers

Discussion was held on what the board expected of its officers. Decision was made to ask each person that is nominated to present a profile to committee.

President Robert asked the board to prepare a list of accomplishments to be used in the recruitment packets and as a tool for membership. The following is the list.

Accomplishments

· Recognized member of the national conservation partnership

· 8000 members strong

· Incorporated non-profit, 501C3 organization

· Members serve on NACD Policy and Resource Committees as voting members

· Serve as conduit and catalyst for local conservation issues at the national arena

· Provide training and professional development

· Provide a national networking platform

· Promotes diversity

· Partnered with CPESC, Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control, for national certification program

· NCDEA web-site serves as platform for dissemination of information

· Participated in White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation

· Sponsored Leadership Conference

· Scholarship program

· Awards Program

· Endowment Program

Regional Reports

Each regional rep presented their report. A copy is attached.
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