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Illinois Extension Agricultural AssociationNewsletter
President’s Report - Dennis Epplin
There is a lot going on in your association and I hope that you are an active member interested in the many opportunities that are available!
Like your previous presidents, I now have the chance to sit as an advisory member to the Illinois Farm Bureau Board. The three day per month investment is well worth the time. I usually attend the Member Services and Public Relations Committee meeting prior to the Board meeting. It is indeed a pleasure to report to the IL Farm Bureau Board on IEAA and University of Illinois Extension. This is a great example of an opportunity for our association to network with a major farm organization.
My copy of the Special Edition of the County Agent magazine arrived last week. Just a quick reminder that award applications and instructions are found in the publication. The application form indicates that entries are due by March 15.
NACAA nominations for national/regional council and committee appointments are now available. Positions to be filled include:Professional Improvement Council
Council ChairNorth Central Agronomy Vice-ChairNorth Central Agricultural Economics Vice-ChairNorth Central Forestry Vice-Chair
Extension Development CouncilNorth Central Public Relations & Agr. Issues Vice-ChairNorth Central Teaching & Communications Vice-Chair
Program Recognition CouncilProfessional Excellence National Chair
Public Relations National ChairRecognition & Awards National ChairNorth Central Extension Programs Vice-ChairNorth Central Public Relations Vice-ChairNorth Central Recognition & Awards Vice-ChairNorth Central Scholarship Vice-Chair
Nominations for all these open positions are due by March 6. Contact me for the forms and visit the web site for more information. http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/coext/regions/southeast/cumberland/NACAA/Committees.html
Please remember to make IEAA Friend of Agriculture and Hall of Fame nominations to be selected at the Spring Meeting.
Speaking of the Spring Meeting, have you marked your calendar for March 16 & 17? IEAA will be joining other associations (Illinois Joint Council of Extension Professionals) in sponsoring the meeting to be held at Jumer’s in Bloomington.Violet Malone will make two presentations and Denny Campion is scheduled to address the group. Tom Hampton, NACAA NCR Director, has confirmed that he will attend our meeting. In addition to our IEAA meeting on Friday morning, we are attempting to schedule a professional improvement tour. The full Spring Meeting details and registration form can be found in another section of this newsletter. Please remember the March 6 registration deadline.
Thanks to everyone that takes an active part in the Illinois Extension Agricultural Association—it can be as good as we are willing to make it!
Vice-Presidents’ Report - Jim Morrison & Pete Fandel
Pete Fandel and Jim Morrison represented IEAA at the North Central Region Leadership Workshop in Cedar Rapids, IA on February 6-8. They were joined by representatives from ESP, NAE4-HA, and NEAFCS from the 12 states in the central region.
Tom Hampton, NACAA Regional Director, chaired the NACAA meeting sessions. Curtis Grissom, NACAA President, was in attendance for the entire workshop. He indicated that membership is relatively stable at approximately 4100 members, as are donors for various programs/awards.
There was discussion on the NACAA AM/PIC bidding process. Should the selection process first begin within a Region? In other words, have the Region that is in rotation to host the AM/PIC decide what state will host the meeting. This topic will be discussed further at Jackson, MS, August 6-10.
Frank FitzSimons, NACAA Secretary, indicated that it would be preferred to have each state’s new officers and committee chairs take effect immediately following the NACAA AM/PIC. This would help keep the database current, and help with the communication process.
Scott Hawbaker, NACAA Executive Assistant, demonstrated the NACAA membership database. Effective February 14 the new address of the NACAA National Headquarters will be: NACAA, Attn. Scott Hawbaker, 252 N. Park St., Decatur, IL 62523. Phone (217) 876-1220 and FAX (217) 877-5382 do not change. Email is [email protected]
Numerous leadership positions on various councils and committees in the North Central Region are available and need to be filled by early March.
The NC Region may have 2-3 candidates for the office of NACAA treasurer. State reports were given and Pete and Jim will have a copy of each at the Spring Meeting in Bloomington.
Addendum: Jim Morrison needs to know the members by district serving on our five standing committees. Perhaps either the Sr. or Jr. director from each district could forward such a list to him. Thanks!
SPRING ASSOCIATION MEETINGS:
Epsilon Sigma PhiThursday, March 16 11:00 am
Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer SciencesFriday, March 17 8:00 am
Illinois Extension Agricultural AssociationFriday, March 17 8:00 am
Illinois Extension Professionals for Youth EducationFriday, March 17 10:00 am
VIOLET MALONE COMES HOME:
Many of us in Illinois experienced Dr. Violet Malone as the dynamic and funny instructor of AGR/HRFS 369 Educational Programs in Cooperative Extension. In fact, she was the head of the Extension Education Unit in the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, Ur-bana-Champaign before she moved to Western Washington University in 1991.
Violet is a woman who considers learning to be a lifelong process. She is an active participant in the world around her. And she tells wonderful stories about herself!
Dr. Malone has spent most of her career working with adults in some phase of transition. Since she knows U of I Extension so well, she is designing a workshop especially for us that will move us from 369 to 2000. The focus will be on the Extension Professional in the new millenium. Don’t expect to sit quietly and take notes.
Violet is a native of Chicago but has conducted experiential learning sessions with men and women in many corners of the world. She currently resides in Ferndale WA and heads the De-partment of Education Administration and Foundations at Woodring College of Education , WWU, in Bellingham.
CHANGE OF PACE,CHANGE OF PLACE
After many years of spring meetings in Springfield with a legislative theme, Illinois JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) has moved the 2000 meetings to Bloomington. The focus will be professional rather than organizational.
Jumer’s Chateau was chosen as the site because of its central Illinois location and easy access via several interstate highways. This Four Diamond hotel is designed in the style of a French country chateau, and has always been known as the premier hotel and conference center of the Bloomington-Normal area. Check www.jumers.com.
A block of rooms has been reserved under U of I Extension. Cost for a double room (2 queen beds) is $78 for one, $88 for two. For reservations, call Toll Free 1-800-AT-JUMER (1-800-285-8637) or 309-662-2020.
Jumer’s is located on the corner of Veteran’s Parkway and Jumer Drive, across from the College Hills Mall. (Jumer’s Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, Illinois 61704.
There are many dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities nearby for the evening on your own.
ILJCEP encourages membership in an Extension professional association for all who qualify. Please invite a prospective member to join you at this exciting professional opportunity. BE A MENTOR!
Life Member Report:
Both Active and Life members of IEAA are encouraged to write to their state legislators, thanking them for their support in passing the spouses’ insurance bill. Passage of this bill has finally addressed a long-standing inequity between the old and new retirement systems.
Retiree’s Get Togethers: Thursday, August 24th - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 19th - 11:00 a.m.Ryan’s Steakhouse Giant City State ParkSpringfield, IL Makonda, IL
Contact: Bob Edgar 217-344-9108 Contact: Hazel Clark Larry Casey618-783-2534 Bob Edgar 217-344-9108
The life member have two favors to ask of the active membership. Information can be sent to Bob Edgar 217-344-9108, or Larry Casey 618-783-2534.
1. Do you know of a change in status of life members or their spouses within your districts? This can include changing residences, illness, death, etc. This information will be used to keep the personnel office informed of life member status.
2. Is your IEAA District holding a meeting? If so, many life members would enjoy being invited. This gives them the opportunity to visit with old friends, and meet and get to know new staff.
ILLINOIS JOINT COUNCIL OF EXTENSION PROFESSIONALSUnity through Coordination and Cooperation
Announces a special Professional Development Opportunity
For Members and Potential Members of Illinois’ Extension Associations
Dr. Violet Malone’s Workshop:Moving from 369 to 2000--The Extension Professional in
the New Millenium
March 16-17, 2000 Jumer’s in Bloomington
Please register by March 6 Make room reservations directly with Jumer’s
____________________________________________________________Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 FRIDAY, MARCH 1711:00 Epsilon Sigma Phi meeting 8:00 Breakfast Buffet12:30 Lunch Buffet IEAFCS and IEAA meetings 1:45 Workshop Begins 10:00 IEYPE meeting/IEAA Tour 3:00 Break Interactive Session with Violet 4:30 A word from your sponsors 12:00 Lunch 5:00 Dinner and Evening on your own 1:00 Workshop Finale
2:30 Adjourn__________________________________________________________________________
Name_________________________________ e-mail______________________________
Address_______________________________ Phone_______________________________
________________________________ Member of __________________________
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION MEMBER REGISTRATION___ Thursday only, $29.00 ____ Thursday only, $19.00____ Friday only, $36.00 ____ Friday only, $26.00____ Full registration, $55.00 ____ Full registration, $45.00
Please write checks accordingly and make payable to ESP.
Mail registration to Nann Armstrong, 7775 B IL Rt. 47, Yorkville IL 60560, before March 6.
IEAA Action AwardThe IEAA Action Award is for outstanding paid IEAA member(s) with one to five years Extension service by March 15, 2000. Up to five awards given annually.
Please complete the following information in three pages or less. You are welcome to submit the information via e-mail or regular mail. Send your application to: Janeen Emory, Henry-Stark Extension Unit, PO Box 74, Galva, IL 61434 or [email protected] by March 17, 2000. (Applications need to be in hand by beginning of the March 17 meeting in Bloomington – don’t e-mail on the 16th.)
Date of Application ___________ Date Employed by Extension _____________Name _________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________Phone _______________ Fax________________ e-mail _________________Position in Unit or Center __________________________________________
1. Significant Programs Coordinated (Any programs, activities or events coordinated)
2. Innovating Methods Used (As applied to ongoing or new programs, activities or events)
3. Use of communications (describe the use made of mass media available within the county/unit/center)
4. Professional Improvement (Credit or non-credit courses or inservice)5. Participation in IEAA/NACAA Association
District: Attendance, Participation and CommitteesState: Attendance, Participation and CommitteesNational: Attendance, Participation and Committees
6. List two IEAA members who have knowledge of and could support the above information.
Eligibility RequirementsFor
NACAAAchievement Awards
Purpose: The purpose of the Achievement Award Program is to encourage and recognize excellence in the field of professional Extension for members with less than ten years of service.
Selection: Each year, each State Recognition and Awards Committee may submit the names of 1% or fraction thereof of the state's membership based on each state's membership as of March 15 of the previous year, with a minimum of one agent per state. A nomination form is available from the National Recognition and Awards Committee Chair. All winners must be approved by the State Director. Winners will be submitted at the same time as DSA nominees. Recipient must be a member of NACAA when selected and must attend Annual Meeting to receive award, unless exempted by Committee Chair because of extenuating circumstances. (Established by Board action, August, 1993.)
Members AA's 1 - 100 1 101 - 200 2 201 - 300 3 301 - 400 4 401 - 500 5
Recognition: A Certificate of Achievement will be presented by NACAA to each state winner during the Regional Meetings and the Annual Meeting of NACAA. All names will also be listed in the DSA Brochure.
Note: NACAA urges State Association to recognize their state winners at the State Annual meeting and encourage winner (financially, if possible) to attend the National Meeting. Please forward winner's nomination sheet to the National Chair Recognition and Awards Committee along with DSA nominee.
Form #9 (97)
A ANational Association of County
Agricultural AgentsRecognition and Awards Committee
Nomination Sheet For NACAA Achievement Award
PLEASE TYPE
Nominee _______________________________ Phonetic Spelling: ______________________________
Spouse's Name _________________________ Phonetic Spelling _______________________________
Years Of Service: _________________________________(As Of 3/15, Year Of The Award)MailingAddress _____________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip
Home Phone _________________________ Work Phone _________________________(Area Code) (Area Code)
Fax Number: _________________________ Email Address _________________________
County Or Area _________________________________________________
Print Name Of Nominee As He/She Wishes It To Appear On Certificate
___________________________________________________________________________ Is Nominee Able To Attend The Am/Pic If Selected? ___Yes ___No This Means He/She Must Attend The Recognition Breakfast Held Tuesday Morning Of The Am/Pic.
Citation Statement And Photos
This statement can be prepared by the nominee, the State Awards Chairman or the Extension Editor.
Only typed citations will be accepted. The nominee's name should be used in the citation. Use Form #13 (97).
Recommendation from the nominee's State Extension Director. A statement by the director may be made in this space or Form #5, blanket approval of all state nominees may also be used.
Certification - I certify that ______________________________________ is a member of the Cooperative Extension Service in the state of _____________________________ with less than 10 years service (as of March 15, year of the award) and is a member of our state association and that his NACAA dues will be paid by the deadline for the coming year.
______________________ __________________________________________________State Chair or Officer Address
Attach two 4" x 5" glossy photos of the nominee with the head measuring about 2" from the top of the head to the bottom of chin. This should be one done by a professional photographer to have the quality that is needed.
These pictures will be reduced and printed in the Breakfast Brochure. A good picture of you will help us get a good picture in the brochure. Put a mailing label on the back of the picture listing the nominee's name, state and award. Use scotch tape to lightly attach picture to application.
AA form
Note: The following items are to be used only by individual states. This information is NOT needed by regional vice chair or the national chair, nor should it be sent with this form.
List of publicity outlets to which nominee wishes release of his/her award to be sent. (The responsibility for sending these releases goes to the State Chairman, usually through the State Extension Editor.) They should be released during the week of the NACAA Annual Meeting.
1. List nominee's major project, size and scope or the nominee may elect to discuss their entire program.
2. Purpose of the major project or the nature of their programs.
3. Planning method used and who was involved.
4. Length of time from planning to completion of the project.
5. Extension methods used in carrying out the project.
6. Results or evaluation of the above project as seen at the county level or beyond.
7. What influence did this project have on the image of Extension?
8. Nominee's contribution to the success of this major project.
9. Other comments about the Agent's total program.
10. If nominee had a well rounded program, rather than one major project of note, describe his total program and its scope as best you can.
Form #4 (97)Eligibility Requirements for
NACAADistinguished Service Awards
The Nominee:
1. To be eligible for the Distinguished Service Award, the nominee shall have served a total of at least 10 years with outstanding service as a member of the Cooperative Extension Service. Must be a member of the NACAA when selected. The cut-off date for determining years of service is March 15 of the current year. Exception: Specialists or others who have only recently been accepted by their State Association must have 10 years or more Extension work experience and been a state member since membership became available in this persons' state.
2. Should have worked out and put into effect an effective Extension program which includes carrying to completion some constructive and outstanding work. Be specific. Military duties, church work, and civic activities do not apply.
3. Shall be actively interested in the improvement of the Cooperative Extension profession. Should participate in the affairs of the State Association and constructively support its program.
4. Should have studied some specific Extension subject by group study, correspondence, university residence study, or should have pursued some other means to improve his abilities.
5. Must have the recommendation of the State Extension Director.
6. Recipient MUST attend Annual Meeting to receive award, unless exempted by Committee Chair because of extenuating circumstances. (Established by Board action, August, 1993.)
General Requirements : 1. Nominations are limited to 2% and/or major fraction thereof, of the membership of each state. This
will be based on the membership paid the NACAA Treasurer on March 15 of the previous year.
Members DSAs
1 - 75 1 76 - 125 2 126 - 175 3 176 - 225 4 226 - 275 5
276 - 325 6 326 - 375 7 376 - 425 8 426 - 475 9
2. Each State Association may nominate one nominee, irrespective of the number of Agents.
3. A State Association is not required to make a nomination.
4. Recognition and Awards Committee of the NACAA must give the final approval on all nominees for awards to be made at the Annual meeting each year. No publicity should be given until this approval is given to state Extension Directors.
5. All information should be in the hands of the National Chair Recognition and Awards Committee not later than the deadline date set by National Committee Chair each year.
Form #7 (97) NACAARecognition And Awards Committee
Instructions For Filling Out Forms #8 & 9 (97)For Submitting Data On NACAA Nominees
1. Name of nominee, phonetic spelling, and spouse's name.
2. Address (present business address)
3. The name of county or area now serving. In case nominee is promoted after being selected for nomination, list name of county or area in which he/she was serving before promotion - this also applies if retirement occurred.
4. Length of service as a Cooperative Extension Service employee. Length of service may have been performed in one or more counties, as an assistant, an agent, and in some cases an associate or subject matter specialist if state associations include the latter in their membership.
5. Print name of nominee as he wishes the name to appear on the Certificate. Often a nominee is presented as J.E. Smith, when the nominee would prefer for the name to appear James Elliott Smith, Jr. Engraving certificates is expensive and when reprints are requested it adds to the costs.
Items # 6-8 Are To Be Used Only By The State In The Selection Process6. Give a brief description of education, college, or university attended. List specific subjects studied,
correspondence, university resident study or other work to prove ability.
7. List State Association activities such as offices held and committee service.
8. Description of achievements and accomplishments as an Extension worker. Be objective, avoid subjective statements of personality except when necessary to illustrate good relationships. Elaborate on Extension achievements, emphasizing the particular constitution on which the nomination is based.
9. The Directors/Deans recommendation can be handled in one of three ways: 1- By having the State Director/Dean write in the allotted space.2- By the use of Form #5 which would give a blanket approval of all nominees from the state. 3- By an attached letter or statement from the State Director/Dean. In many states the Awards Chairman handles this part of the form for the nominees.
10. Nominee should not hesitate to list his/her influential leaders and friends. He/she will not be embarrassed. These should be contacted by the state chairman or state president, not by the regional or national chairman.
11. List all publicity outlets. Releases will be sent to them by the state chairman, usually through your Extension Editor.
12. A citation of not more than 75 words is needed for each nominee. This can be written by the nominee, the state chairman or by an Extension Editor. It should stress your Extension accomplishments and include your name. If it more than 75 words it will be edited. The nominees will be given a chance to review the citation before it goes to the printers.
13. The state chairman, president or membership chairman must certify that the candidate has been employed by the Cooperative Extension Service the right number of years to be eligible for the award.
14. The state chairman, president or membership chairman must certify that the candidate has paid his state dues and is a member in good standing in the State Association and that the national dues will be paid prior to the NACAA deadline.
Final approval will be given by the NACAA Recognition and Awards Committee. Withhold all publicity until the selection is released to your State Extension Director and your State Awards Chairman.
FORM #8 (97)
D S A
National Association Of CountyAgricultural Agents
Recognition And Awards Committee
NOMINATION SHEET FOR NACAA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Please Type
Nominee ________________________________ Phonetic Spelling: __________________________
Spouse's Name __________________________ Phonetic Spelling: __________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________ Street/Rr City State Zip
Home Phone ____________________________ Work Phone _______________________________
Email Address _______________________________ Fax #_________________________________
County/Area ______________________________________________________________________
Length Of Service With Extension______________________________________________________(As Of 3/15, Year Of The Award)
Print Name Of Nominee As He/She Wishes It To Appear On Certificate _________________________________________________________________________________
Is Nominee Able To Attend The Am/Pic If Selected? ___Yes ___No This Means He/She Must Attend The Annual Banquet Held The Thursday Evening Of The Am/Pic.
Citation Statement And PhotosThis statement can be prepared by the nominee, the State Awards Chair or the Extension Editor.Attach Citation Statement to this form. Use Form #13 (97)
Certification - Years Of ServiceI certify that __________________________ is a member of the Cooperative Extension Service in this state with at least 10 years of service.
______________________ __________________________________________________State Chair or Officer Address Attach two 4" x 5" glossy photos of the nominee with the head measuring about 2" from the top of the
head to the bottom of chin. This should be one done by a professional photographer to have the quality that is needed.
These pictures will be reduced and printed in the Breakfast Brochure. A good picture of you will help us get a good picture in the brochure. Put a mailing label on the back of the picture listing the nominee's name, state and award. Use scotch tape to lightly attach picture to application.
IEAA Board Meeting MinutesJanuary 24, 2000
Telenet 10:00 to 11:47 a.m.
President Dennis Epplin called the telenet meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. with the following persons present for the meeting: Dennis Epplin, Jim Morrison, Gary Bretthauer, Dean Oswald, Trent Torrance, Ed Ballard, Dave Fischer, Janeen Emory, and Marion Shier.
Minutes of the September 28, 1999 meeting were reviewed. Dave Fischer moved and Ed Ballard seconded the motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
In the absence of Matt Montgomery our treasurer, Dennis Epplin reviewed the treasurers report that Matt had forwarded to him. Matt indicated that as of January 20th he had received dues from 33 members. (We still have a long way to go to get the numbers that we had in 1999.) Since Matt opened the new IEAA account # 1035134 at the Petersburg National Bank in Petersburg Illinois, he has credits of $7650.13 and debits of $800.06 which leaves an account balance as of January 20th of $6850.07
Jim Morrison moved and Gary Bretthauer seconded the motion to approve the treasurers report. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports:
Program Recognition Council - Janeen Emory - Chair and Wes Winters - Vice Chair:This committee has been active with the selection of the 2000 AA and DSA award
winners. Janeen Emory moved and Jim Morrison seconded the motion to concur with the committee recommendations. Motion carried. The 2000 IEAA DSA Winner is Ron Waldrop and the AA winner is Pete Fandel.
Professional Improvement Council - Lynn Weis - Chair and Mike Roegge - Vice Chair: No Report
Extension Development Council - John Church - Chair: No Report
Resource and Program Development Council - Ruth Hambleton - Chair and John Fulton - Vice Chair: No Report
Life Member Committee - Bob Edgar - Chair and Larry Casey - Vice Chair: Bob distributed an updated list of life members (copy attached) and thanked everyone who made contacts with their legislators concerning the spousal health insurance issue. It could not have been done without all of the contacts. Stan Eden is working on a Retiree Get Together in northern Illinois for late March or early April. Retiree recognition was discussed.
Old Business:
IEAA Newsletter was discussed. We have not had a newsletter distributed for quite some time. Everyone is busy and have not gotten things together for it. It was decided that in addition to Officer Comments, Award application dates, meeting announcements, and NACAA
committee reports, we would include the latest board meeting minutes for everyone to read. The next newsletter will be distributed soon. Everyone with something to contribute to the newsletter should convey all information to Robert Bellm by February 11th so that the newsletter can be distributed.
Illinois JCEP - (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) The IEAA officers have met with the officers of the other Extension Associations and have started working on a Joint Spring Meeting tentatively scheduled March 16 and 17 in Bloomington Illinois. All associations have scheduled a time for their organization to meet and discuss issues in addition to the overall meeting. In addition, Dr. Violet Malone has been scheduled to make two presentations to the gathering.
Dean Oswald moved and Jim Morrison seconded the motion for IEAA to contribute up to $250 to help fund the joint association meeting and speaker costs. Motion carried.
Dennis Epplin, Don Meyer, and Marion Shier will work on possible IEAA educational tour options, including IAA and/or Growmark.
At a prior meeting, Rhonda Ferree volunteered to make some contacts with some of the Horticultural Associations concerning the possibility of IEAA providing an "Advisory Member" to their boards. Rhonda has received a cool reception from some of the non IEAA horticulturalstaff members concerning this venture. Because of this concern, Rhonda has shelved the idea for now. After lengthy discussion, it was decided that Jim Morrison will work with Rhonda to explore and identify the concerns and issues that may be influencing this horticulture issue.
New Business:
Districts are requested to forward nominations for Friend of Agriculture and Hall of Fame to the board for consideration. These need to be to the board by the spring meeting if not before.
10 Reasons to Join IEAA (Ok, 16 reasons)
1. Camaraderie with coworkers 2. Formal and informal mentoring and support3. Share ideas with colleagues and other professionals4. Networking with Illinois and NACAA members with similar interests 5. Participate in defining the future of your profession6. Study tours and training opportunities7. Opportunities to become acquainted with regional and national NACAA members8. Achieve recognition for outstanding professional achievements9. Scholarships for members to continue their education10. Direct input into Extension policy that may affect your future11. Facilitates excellence in extension programming12. Provides leadership and professional improvement opportunities13. Satisfaction of doing your part in the advancement of your profession14. Enhance career opportunities15. Sharing of research with others in NACAA Posters and Presentations16. Become eligible to attend the NACAA Professional Improvement Conference
Dennis Epplin shared that he has received work that there are numerous NACAA leadership opportunities for 2000-2002, they include:
Professional Improvement Council -North Central Agronomy - Vice ChairNorth Central Agricultural Economics - Vice ChairNorth Central Forestry - Vice Chair
Extension Development Council - North Central Public Relations and Agriculture Issues - Vice ChairNorth Central Teaching and Communications - Vice Chair
Program Recognition Council - North Central Extension Programs - Regional Vice ChairNorth Central Public Relations - Regional Vice ChairNorth Central Recognition and Awards - Regional Vice ChairNorth Central Scholarship - Regional Vice Chair
If anyone is interested in pursuing any of these positions, please contact Dennis Epplin so that he can provide you with the appropriate information and responsibilities so that applications can be forwarded to NACAA. Applications must be turned in by March 6th.
Advisory Member Reports:
Dennis shared that John Fulton is willing to continue serving as contact with Illinois Pork Producers, Ruth Hambleton is willing to continue serving as contact with Forage and Grassland Council, and Ed Ballard is willing to continue serving as contact with the Illinois Beef Association.
Janeen moved and Dean seconded the motion to approve these persons as the official IEAA representatives to the respective boards. Motion carried.
Dennis will make contact with the IFEC organization that is not known as the Illinois Electrification Council to see if they are still receptive to an IEAA contact.
No further reports.
Director Reports:
Northeast - Jim Schuster - No Report
Northwest - John Church (Sr.) - No ReportGary Bretthauer (Jr.) - They have not met lately.
The northern district is working on a meeting for retirees in March-April and in addition to hosting the fall IEAA meeting.
West Central - Dean Oswald (Sr.) - No district reportTrent Torrance (Jr.) - No district report
East Central - Don Meyer (Sr.) - No district reportEd Ballard (Jr.) - The east central district is working on 4 district
meeting dates through out the year.
Southern - Dave Fischer (Sr.) - Busy schedulesRuth Hambleton (Jr.) - Busy schedules
Officer Reports:
President - Dennis Epplin: Very busy schedules for everyone. He has been attending the IAA board meetings monthly for all 3 days. Strong extension support on the IAA board.
Vice President - Jim Morrison: The North Central Leadership Conference is February 6-8 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The IEAA leadership team will be attending along with the leaders of the other associations. They will be sharing a van to the Iowa meeting and will be able to share and discuss as they travel.
Secretary - Marion Shier: Trying to keep records of the board meetings shared with the entire membership so that everyone knows what is happening. If anyone has questions or corrections to any of the minutes that they have received, please let me know.
If you have not paid your dues, please get them to Matt Montgomery as soon as possible. We need to get everyone signed up ASAP so that we can get the membership into NACAA on time this year. Please talk with other staff members that are not IEAA members and ask them to join as well. Lets build on our proud tradition and improve for the future !
Future meeting dates:
Joint Association meeting, March 16 and 17 in Bloomington at Jumers
Next face to face IEAA Board Meeting, June 12th in the Lincoln Room in Springfield at the Sangamon County Extension Office on the Illinois State Fair Grounds.
IEAA Telenet Board Meeting, July 24th, 10:00 a.m. 4322 code.
NACAA Professional Improvement Conference and Annual Meeting, August 6th in Jackson Mississippi.
Seeing no further business, Dave Fischer moved and Dean Oswald seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Friend of Agriculture Recipients
2000 -1999 - Becky Doyle, former IL Director of Agriculture1998 - Larry Fischer, John Wood College1997 - Max Armstrong, WGN Radio & Channel Earth TV1996 - Colleen Callahan, WMBD TV & Radio1995 - Gordon Ropp, State Representative and Director of Agriculture1994 - Jim Shearl, Illinois Crop Improvement1993 - Senator Vince Demuzio1992 - Warren Pufahl, Illinois AGRI-NEWS1991 - Dr. George Kapusta, Southern Illinois University1990 - Pat Johnson, Brownstown Research Center1989 - Jim Lilly, Prairie Farmer1988 - Harold Dodd, Illinois Farmers Union1987 - Leonard Gardner, Illinois Agriculture Association1986 - Jack Rundquist, 1985 - Paul Findley,1984 - William Kuhfuss, Illinois Agriculture Association and American Farm Bureau Assoc.1983 - Glenn Webb, President, GROWMARK, Inc.1982 - Dick Herm, Peoria, and Bob Hardy, KMOX Radio, St. Louis1981 - Juett C. Hogancamp, Illinois Department of Agriculture1980 - Dr. Paul Doby, IL Department of Ag.; Harold Kuehn1978 - Dean Searls, Illinois Farm Electrification Council1977 - Charles Shuman, Sr., Past President American Farm Bureau Federation1976 - Harold Steele, Illinois Agriculture Association1975 - Alex Reed, S.I.U.; Orien Samuelson, WGN1974 - James Thompson, Prairie Farmer1973 - Harry Russell, University of Illinois; Richard Orr, Chicago Tribune1972 - Illinois Agriculture Association1971 - Laura Weber, Weber Scholarships1970 - Paul Johnson, Prairie Farmer1969 - Earl Hughes, President, Board of Trustees, University of Illinois
Hall of Fame Recipients
2000 - 1999 - Harold Guither, University of Illinois, Ag Economics Specialist1999 - Joe Vandemark, University of Illinois, Horticulture Specialist1998 - Ellery Knake, University of Illinois, Extension Weed Scientist1997 - Donald Kuhlman, University of Illinois, Extension Entomologist1996 - Darrel A. Miller, University of Illinois, Forage Specialist and Professor1995 - Roscoe Randell, University of Illinois, Extension Entomologist1994 - W. O. Scott, University of Illinois, Agronomist1993 - George McKibben, SIU Carbondale, Agronomist1992 - H.B. "Pete" Petty, University of Illinois Extension Agriculture Program Specialist1991 - Dick Carlisle
IEAA Life MembersAs of January 12, 2000
Bateman, Marion Dale1370 E. 1800 N.Monticello, IL 61856217/762-3229
Bouslog, Nye804 Modelyn AvenueMacomb, IL 61455309/837-1947
Brinkmeier, Harold A.Route 3, Box 1159351 Nill RoadMt. Carroll, IL 61053815/244-7170
Broom, Ralph C.609 East Vine StreetGreenville, IL 62246618/664-0580
Brown, RichardRt. 4, Box 287McLeansboro, IL 62859-9495618/643-2066
Bundy, Warren W.547 W. BryanSalem, IL 62281618/548-0622
Camp, LarryR.R. 2, Box 37KJerseyville, IL 62052618/662-2385 -- 618/498-1918
Casey, Larry2740 East State Highway 33Newton, IL 62448618/783-2534
Christen, Louis1101 Bell AvenueMattoon, IL 61938217/234-9332
Coon, LarryR.R. #3, 22606 W. TuckerElmwood, IL 61529309/446-3208
Coplan, J. Eldon --- In nursing home, Jacksonville IL.604 West WindsJacksonville, IL 62650217/243-7424
Corn, Denver101 West Windsor Road, #1101Urbana, IL 61801-6663217/344-7190
Daugherty, James707 Hillcrest DriveWashington, IL 61571309/444-7278
Dedert, RonRoute 3, Box 44ARQuincy, IL 62301217/368-7796
Doll, Chris4681 Drda LaneEdwardsville, IL 62025618/656-1605
Edgar, Robert A.2012 E. Michigan AvenueUrbana, IL 61802-5571217/344-9108
Eisenmayer, CurtBox 538Stronghurst, IL 61480309/924-1795
Farris, Phillip2251 W. Washington, #905Springfield, IL 62702217/698-3476
Fike, Darl W.207 W. Court StreetCambridge, IL 61238309/937-5833
Fizzell, James A.P.O. Box 46Rark Ridge, IL 60068847/696-4743
Frank, Bob1221 North Sixteenth StreetMurphysboro, IL 62966618/687-1867
Fulkerson, Hubert --- deceased 6/03/98Route 2, Box 136Clinton, IL 61727217/935-6409
Golden, Elroy E.1509 Huntington RoadDeKalb, IL 60115815/758-1509
Gorham, Dr. MichaelChicago Mercantile Exchange30 S. Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606630/530-0379
Gragg, David --- not on national list664 Airport RoadMetropolis, IL 62960618/524-5682
Hardimon, R. Michael --- deceased 11/15/99108 Cardinal DriveBelleville, IL 62221-4311618/235-3376
Harryman, Bill725 Glacier DriveTaylorville, IL 62568217/824-8087
Hayward, Robert W.836 Park Avenue West
Princeton, IL 61356815/875-6140
Hewitt, Dale --- not on national office listP.O. Box 684Freedswoods, TX 77549281/992-1122Howell, Charles R. --- deceased 6/06/97611 Virginia CourtPinckneyville, IL 62274
Hutchins, Byron3229 N. Rockton AvenueRockford, IL 61103-2862815/633-1952
Imig, Kenneth R.2025 E. Lincoln Street, Apt. 2303Bloomington, IL 61701309/452-2971
Lahne, Robert E.513 North Meadow VillageNormack, IL 61761815/232-3302
Livesay, Hugh E.RFD 3, Box 113Lawrenceville, IL 62439618/928-2429
McAllister, William E.1217 Streamwood LaneCarlinville, IL 62626217/854-3314
McCurdy, James1301 Ease 2nd AvenueMonmouth, IL 61462309/734-2638
Morris, RayR. R. 1, Box 53AGalconda, IL 62939618/672-4346
Mowers, Raymond I.116 N. Henderson Street, Box 518Toulon, IL 61483
309/286-5265
Myatt, H. Dave1717 Valle VistaPekin, IL 61554309/346-1866Neuschwander, JimR. R. 4, Box 148Watseka, IL 60970-9326815/435-2425
Obst, Arlin407 Washington DriveWaterloo, IL 62298-1508618/939-8227
Orcutt, CharlesP.O. Box 194Melvin, IL 60952217/388-2321
Perisho, George D.Route 2, Box 107Hanna City, IL 61536309/565-4588
Pero, JohnRoute #4, Box 231Jerseyville, IL 62052618/498-2829
Peterson, Earl D. --- deceased 10/15/961019 School Street #A-1Hillsboro, IL 62049-1929217/532-
Pilch, Albert740 E. North StreetMorris, IL 60450815/942-4354
Rankin, Elmer E.R. R. 2 Box 200Petersburg, IL 62675-9646217/632-3563
Rendelman, RaymondRoute 1, Box 231Carthage, IL 62321
217/357-3661
Reynolds, Wallace617 Glenwood DriveBelvidere, IL 61008815/547-4930
Robbins, Bert35 Jennifer DriveEdwardsville, IL 62025-3054
Rogers, Leslie102 Hawthorne Estate DriveSalem, IL 62881618/548-2994
Romig, Ralph503 EdgemontPerryville, MO 63775-2419573/547-8333
Sager, Mike1915 S. Main StreetEureka, IL 61530-1665309/467-2118
Schmerbauch, Robert P.211 Countryside LaneLindenhurst, IL 60046847/356-5265
Schmidt, Waldermar26 W. 101 Wisconsin RoadNaperville, IL 60540708/355-4006
Sharp, Mrs. F. Leo --- widow of Leo507 W. Lincoln, P.O. Box 62Lewistown, IL 61542309/547-2558
Slayton, John471 W. LafayetteRushville, IL 62681309/322-3188
Smith, Stanley
514 Heather LaneDixon, IL 61021815/284-7001
Smith, Vic2106 Lynnwood DriveChampaign, IL 61820217/398-5662
Smith, Wilbur D. --- deceased 5/25/97Route 3, Box 40Nashville, IL 62263618/327-8363
Swallow, George B.9538 Route 20 WestGalena, IL 61036815/777-9318
Teel, Don138 Know Highway 37Galesburg, IL 61401309/344-2579
Tjelmeland, GordieDeere & CompanyJohn Deere RoadMoline, IL 61265-9989319/355-4830
Townsend, WaltRt. 1, Box 77Geff, IL 62842618/897-2560
Wachtel, Larry505 Ridgeview DriveSherman, Il 61684-9782217/496-2421
Weller, Richard1407 JosephMacomb, IL 61455309/836-7011
Wetherell, Robert M.20287 E. Dane RoadMarshall, IL 62411-3934217/826-6455
Whitson, Dave901 Robin CourtMacon, MO 63552660/385-1149
Willman, Charles --- wife deceased1005 Hillcrest DriveSparta, IL 62286-1013618/433-3542
Wirth, PaulP.O. Box 130Olney, IL 62450618/395-2191
Wright, HarryRoute 3, Box 3132Pittsfield, IL 62363217/285-4591
2000 IEAA Board Members
Dennis Epplin, PresidentPete Fandel, 1st Vice PresidentJim Morrison, 2nd Vice PresidentMarion Shier, SecretaryMatt Montgomery, TreasureRon Waldrop, Past PresidentNorthern directors: John Church (Sr.)
Gary Bretthauer (Jr.)West Central directors:
Dean Oswald (Sr.)Trent Torrence (Jr.)
East Central directors: Don Meyer (Sr.) Ed Ballard (Jr.)
Southern directors: Dave Fischer (Sr.) Ruth Hamilton (Jr.)
(These appointments need to be reviewed as to accuracy.)
IFEC - ? Soybean Program Operating Board - Ike LeeperCorn Growers Association - Mike PlumerSoybean Association - Bill Brink4-H Foundation - FBFM - FBFM EducatorsBeef Association - Ed BallardCorn Marketing Board - Pete FandelForage & Grassland Council - Ruth HambletonPork Producers - John FultonSustainable Ag Society - Gary LetterlyIllinois Wheat Association - Harold Hunziker
Program Recognition Council: Chair - Janeen Emory VC - Wes Winter
Professional Imp. Council: Chair - Lynn WeisVC - Mike Roegge
Extension Dev Council: Chair - John ChurchVC
Resource & Program Dev: Chair - Ruth hambletonVC - John Fulton
Life Member Committee: Chair - Bob EdgarVC - Larry Casey
