{"id":3472,"date":"2017-04-14T16:18:06","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T20:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/?page_id=3472"},"modified":"2017-04-14T16:18:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T20:18:06","slug":"march-14-2016","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/pcea\/meeting-minutes__trashed\/march-14-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"March 14, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Piscataquis County Extension Association<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Committee Meeting Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 14, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Present:\u00a0<\/strong> Walter Boomsma, Donna Coffin, Janet Yelch-Weatherbee, Sheila Norman,\u00a0Trisha Smith, Beth McAvoy,\u00a0George McKay, Dotty Hadler, Tish Dutson<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Secretary\u2019s Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January and February Minutes were approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Budget Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>See attached reports<\/strong>; Quarterly count allotment has been received. Copier bill remains unresolved. Phone bill is holding at about $45 per month.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Program Reports<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>See attached reports.<\/strong> Several highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Farming\/Agriculture\u2014<\/strong> Big events include Livestock 101, Cultivating Community. Brief discussion regarding Extension Homemakers, Debbie Killiam is coordinator of these groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Horticulture\u2014<\/strong>Trisha noted invitation to participate in Agway\u2019s Greenhouse Opening on May 7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4-H\/Youth\u2014<\/strong> Greenville Cloverbud Club is working on a name. Health Science activity will focus on respiratory system on June 28-30 at C.A. Dean. Local Public Speaking Tournament did not happen. As a result, both Janet and Walter will be judging Regional on April 9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statewide\u2014<\/strong>Lisa provided a brief update on the Livestock Educator search.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Unfinished Business<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>School Garden&#8211;<\/strong>Richard submitted some preliminary cost numbers, but since he was unable to be at the meeting, discussion and action was tabled. Trisha mentioned she may be able to procure barrels needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Tomato\u2014<\/strong>Nothing to discuss at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GrowME<\/strong>\u2014Schedule of activities was distributed. Walter announced that we are postponing pre-k activity with the concurrence of pre-k teachers and principal Mrs. Kimball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Committee Membership<\/strong>\u2014Walter presented Karen Dolley\u2019s official resignation. Tish moved, seconded by Dottie to accept with regrets. Walter to write letter of appreciation and indicate that we would love to have her back should her circumstances change. Passed unanimously. \u00a0George moved, seconded by Tish that we appoint Beth McEvoy to the Committee. Passed unanimously.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>New Business-<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Donna noted that paperwork for hiring Diana Bray to fill the on-call clerk position is in the works. Janet noted that even when the need is short notice, we should contact Diana to see if she can cover the absence.<\/p>\n<p>Brief discussion of the University\u2019s announcement that they are studying \u201cbest practices\u201d for the management of county funds. No action required at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Adjourned 4:50 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piscataquis County Extension Association Executive Committee Meeting Minutes March 14, 2016 Present:\u00a0 Walter Boomsma, Donna Coffin, Janet Yelch-Weatherbee, Sheila Norman,\u00a0Trisha Smith, Beth McAvoy,\u00a0George McKay, Dotty Hadler, Tish Dutson Secretary\u2019s Report January and February Minutes were approved. Budget Report See attached reports; Quarterly count allotment has been received. Copier bill remains unresolved. 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