WCEA Committee Meeting
\nMarch 5, 2025<\/p>\n
Committee Members Present: Cathy Lookabaugh, Inez Lombardo, Robin Pinto, Ed Latham
\nStaff: Tara Wood, Gabby Brodek, Jason Palomo, and Rachel White. Missing: Lisa Hanscom, Nick McDonald<\/p>\n
Secretary\u2019s February Minutes:
\nMinutes were motioned for approval by Inez and Ed. Vote unanimous.<\/p>\n
Treasurer\u2019s Report:
\nT report motioned by Ed and Inez to accept with unanimous vote.<\/p>\n
Staff Projects and Programs:
\nRachel is rapidly moving forward on the ROOTS conference later in March. The budget for catering, hotel and honoraria will be ~$1,000. Revenues from cost sharing, and registrations. The county has provided $2,000 for program funds. Angie\u2019s Kitchen for chicken wings, salad and Lasagna will cost $800; Other costs bring need up to $900. Vote to support ROOTS at $1,000 motioned by Ed and Inez is unanimous.
\nRachel received a grant from USDA for $67,000 for a tractor safety online education course. Possible driving practice day too. Course is geared for teenagers to learn to run heavy equipment. Ed suggested to leave flash drives in local libraries for those participants who may not have internet.
\nGabby was last week in Orono at an Education Conference about Science Friday.
\nThere will be a Public speaking contest for 5 youth with 2 judges this Saturday. The State Speak Up will showcase in early April.
\nGabby and Jason will be in DC at the Ignite Youth Conference and take 30 kids. Different areas include STEM, STEAM, Exploring Pathways, Ag Science, Healthy Living
\nJason was at the Regional Youth Council in February on Space Trivia and Space Crafts. In March he led a hike at MCHT\u2019s Long Point Preserve and sledding at DCC\u2019s Winter Family Fun Day at Middle River Park.
\nHe will be meeting with Bob Norman to explore risk management issues regarding security at airports.
\nBecka Whitney offered her resignation. She will still be a 4-H volunteer.<\/p>\n
Recruitment Update:
\nNo suggestions yet. Need someone to visit at the April meeting?<\/p>\n
Annual Meeting Planning:
\nDean Carter will be coming
\nTara has requested the Reynolds Center on May 31 for a weather alternative; Inez spoke to Angie\u2019s Kitchen : plans for sandwiches, coffee, tea and a dessert platter. 3 farms will provide local vegies, Inez hopeful that Penn and Cobb farm will make non-gluten desserts.
\nKai Bowman, 4H Junior at WA, will be speaking at Annual Meeting<\/p>\n
Norman Duzen Award:
\nNo submissions yet<\/p>\n
Volunteers of the Year
\nKyle Winslow and Eric Jones<\/p>\n
Next Meeting:
\nApril 2, 2025; Meeting was adjourned with Ed\u2019s motion and Inez\u2019s second.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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