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Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents
2017 Annual Meeting
Program Book
November 1, 2017
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MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents would like to THANK YOU for your
Sponsorship and Support to this year’s Annual MACAA Meeting.
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BASF ‘The Chemical Company’
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents would like to THANK our Sponsor
for their support and contribution to this year’s Annual Meeting.
We rely so much on our corporate sponsorship in so many aspects of our Educational Programs
and Research in the Mississippi State University Extension Service. We appreciate the
continuing support of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents throughout the
years. We want to show our appreciation not only in our Program Book, but I would encourage
each of you to thank your BASF Representative for the support of Agriculture in the State of
Mississippi.
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81st ANNUAL MEETING
M I S S I S S I P P I A S S O C I A T I O N O F C O U N T Y A G R I C U L T U R A L A G E N T S
B O S T E X T E N S I O N C E N T E R A U D I T O R I U M A N D T H E A T R E
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B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G A N D A W A R D S P R O G R A M
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10:30- 11:30 Registration/pay Dues - $80.00 regular member. Meal Ticket - $15.00
*Browse Silent Auction Items *Buy chances on Cross Bow
11:45 Lunch
AWARDS PROGRAM 12:45 Call to Order
Invocation
Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards
Award plaques – Anita Webb
MACAA Outstanding Program Awards:
Early Career Programming Excellence Award
Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award
Victor Lee Superior Service Award
Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agriculture Programs Award
Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs Award
Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Award
Communication Awards Presidential Citation Award Mississippi Farm Bureau Remarks….Mike McCormick Recognition of 2017 Retirees
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BUSINESS MEETING
Call to Order
Old Business/New Business Sunbelt ……………………………………………………………..…. Chip Blaylock
Soils Lab Update …………………………………………………..……. Keri Jones MACAA Financial Report Southern Regional Update – Dr. Bill Burdine
Corporate Sponsorship Program Update Memorial Service ………………………………………………. Drew Wilson
Installation of New Officers…………………………………..Charlie Stokes Retiring President’s Report …………………………………..Anita Webb Incoming President’s Report …………………………………Andy Braswell
2:30 Adjourn (Make final bids on silent auction Items)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST MEETING
Thursday, November 2, 2017
6:30 a.m. Starkville Café, Main street, Starkville
Sponsor: Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Attendees: State Offices, Junior Directors, Senior Directors,
Membership Chairs, Past President, MCA Representative,
Honored Guests
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation…………………………………………………………………………….. 1
BASF ‘The Chemical Company’…………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Awards Program and Business Meeting ..................................................................................... 3
2018 Officers and Directors........................................................................................................7
2017 Active and Life Members/Deceased Members/Past Presidents/ Previous DSA and AA Winners ........................................................................................ 13
2018 Committee Assignments .................................................................................................. 23
2017 Committee Reports .......................................................................................................... 27
2017 Financial Report ...............................................................................................................41
2017 Memorials ........................................................................................................................ 45
2017 Board Minutes ..................................................................................................................50
2017 Special Report .................................................................................................................. 55
2017 President’s Annual Report ................................................................................................ 59
Web Site Information ............................................................................................................... 63
Extension Work Creed ................................................................................................ Back Cover
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2018 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
STATE ASSOCIATION
President.................................................................................................................... Andy Braswell
President –Elect ....................................................................................................... Thomas Brewer
1st Vice-President .................................................................................................... Dr. Jason Sarver
2ndVice-President……….............................................................................................Michael Pruitt
Secretary................................................................................................................Amanda Masholie
Treasurer ……………………………………………………………………..………..Reid Nevins
Past President .................................................................................................................. Anita Webb
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director ............................................................................................................Darrell Banks
Junior Director ............................................................................................................ Randall Nevins
Membership Chairman.......................................................................................................... Zak Yow
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director ....................................................................................................... Ross Overstreet
Junior Director ..................................................................................................................Heath Steed
Membership Chairman..................................................................................................Bert Gilmore
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director ........................................................................................................... Craig Hankins
Junior Director ................................................................................................................ Alex Deason
Membership Chairman.............................................................................................. Preston Aust
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director..................................................................................................................... Kyle Lewis
Junior Director ............................................................................................................Randy McKee
Membership Chairman............................................................................................Heather Jennings
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Senior Director .............................................................................................................Jason Gordon
Junior Director ........................................................................................................Dr. Jason Barrett
Membership Chairman........................................................................................... Dr. Brandi Karisch
MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at:
http://www.mscountyagent.com/macaa/handbook.pdf
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OFFICERS
Andy Braswell Thomas Brewer Dr. Jason Sarver Michael Pruitt President President Elect 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President
Amanda Masholie Reid Nevins Anita Webb Secretary Treasurer Past President
DIRECTORS
Northeast District
Darrell Banks Randall Nevins Zak Yow Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
Southeast District
Ross Overstreet Heath Steede Bert Gilmore Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
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Northwest District
Craig Hankins Alex Deason Preston Aust Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
Southwest District
Kyle Lewis Randy McKey, III Heather Jennings Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Dr. Jason Gordon
Senior Director
Dr. Jason Barrett
Junior Director
Dr. Brandi Karisch
Membership Chair
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Adams, Lamar
Hancock, Kimberly
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Pruitt, Michael O.
6 Alberson, Brandon 6 Hankins, Craig 5 Purvis, Oren (Wesley) 6 Auel, John 4 Hay, Richard 4 Ray, Tim 4 Aust, Preston 6 Heiseltl, April 4 Reginelli, Dennis B. 26 Austin, Anna 6 Henderson, James E. 10 Rivera, Daniel 4 Bachman, Gary 6 Henn, Alan 11 Robertson, Tracy N. 9 Bales, Don 7 Henry, Mark 4 Rogers, Angie Lee 5 Banks, Darrell 4 Hughes, Glenn 23 Rousseau, Randall J. 7 Barnett, Trent 5 Hurdle, Jason 5 Rushing, Brett 3 Barrett, Jason 3 Irby, Trent 5 Russell, Ellen 4 Bates, Rebecca B. 10 Jefcoat, Nikki 6 Sarver, Jason 4 Bearden, Shelby W. 22 Jennings, Heather 1 Self, Brady 5 Beliech, Donna H. 22 Jones, Brad 5 Shook, Alex 4 Benton Shelli 7 Jones, Jason 4 Sibley, Jessica 5 Blakeney, Amanda 5 Jones, Ty 8 Simmons, Nicholas 5 Bland, Anthony D. 16 Jousan, Dean 11 Singleton, Jerry 15 Bond, Jason 4 Karisch, Brandi 4 Smith, Becky 4 Braswell, Andy Sr. 19 King, Christy 4 Smith, Eddie M.L. 6 Brewer, Thomas E. 17 Krutz, Larry “Jason” 4 Smith, Randy 4 Brown, Kipp 6 Kushla, John 4 Smith, Sherry 5 Brown, Lionel 4 Lacy, Curt 3 Soignier, Lurlinda W. 6 Buehring, Nathan 13 Larson, Erick J.L 22 Steede, Heath G. 6 Burdine, Bill 21 Layton, Blake 4 Stephens, Lester 9 Burkhalter, Jimbo 20 Lemus, Rocky 7 Stephenson, Ronald C. 6 Bush, Charlie 7 Legiandenyi, Thomas
1 Stewart, Lisa 6 Byrd, John D. Jr. 28 Lewis, Kyle 5 Stokes, Charlie 19 Cagle Scott 5 Linhouse, John 4 Surrette, Sherry 5 Carson, Jon 5 Maily, William P. (Bill) 27 Swann, Richard 5 Carter, David N. 10 Maness, Jeremy 11 Taggert, Mary Love 4 Carter, Doug 4 Martin, Steven W. 17 Taylor, Lee 4 Catchot, Angus L. Jr. 13 McClenton, BJ 8 Therrell, Houston Jr. 19 Covington, Cliff 29 McGee, Leanne W. 9 Thomas, Allen 5 Crenshaw, Mark A. 32 McKey III, Randall 5 Thompson, Sherry 6 Davis, Ann 6 Morgan, Melissa R. 6 Tolbert, Kimberly L. 6 Deason, Alex 4 Mowdy, Mark J. 28 Tucker, Steven 3 Denny, Geoff 5 Myers, Stephen 4 Tullos, Adam 11 Denny, Marina 2 Nevins, James Randall 6 Vandevere, Phillip M. Jr. 10 Dicke, Stephen G. 2
9 Nevins, Reid A. 9 Ware, Amy B. 6
Dodds, Darrin 10 Newman, Michael 22 Masholie, Amanda J. 11 Drackett, Pat 5 Newman, Mitchell 5 Webb, Anita L. 11 Falconer, Lawrence 5 Odum, Brittany B. 6 Williams, Byron 4 Ferguson, Ricky 6 Oldham, Larry 21 White, Joshua 4 Ferguson, Tarah 5 Owen, Danny O. 26 White, Julie 8 Flint, Ernie Jr. 2
6 Owens, Frank 1 Whitehead, Alan “Keith” 4
Gentry, Judd 23 Overstreet, Ross 5 Wilborn, Kimberly L. 9 Giaccaglia, Laura 7 Padgett, Betsy 6 Wilson, Jeffery C. 14 Giachelli, Belvia 1
0 Parish, Jane 5 Winters, Stephen 32
Giesemann, John T. 33 Phillips, Mike 5 Wise, Stanley G. Jr. 30 Gordon, Jason S. 6 Poindexter, Patrick 17 Woods, Amanda H. 10 Haire, Dan 5 Porter, Wayne 13 Wooten, James 8 Posadas, Benedict 4
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N 2016 New Members
Lemon Phelps Gene Merkel Marie
Rogers Cobie Rutherford
Linda Mitchell Rebecca Melanson
Mark Peterman Frank Owens
Kyle Jeffreys Greg Flint
Drew Wilson Christine Coker
James Rainer Jill Mirkovich
Rilondricks Beeman James Del Prince
Gregg Biggs Linda Garnett
Anna McCain David Russell
Tyler Braud Sherry Surrette
Alana Scholtes
LLIIFFEE MMEEMMBBEERRSS
Alford, Walter Alley,
George Andrews,
Gordon Baird, Sr.,
Tommy Baker, Jr., Joe
P. Bishop, William T.
Blaine, Alan
Blasingame, Donald J.
Bridges, Terry L.
Brodnax, Doss
Broome, Malcolm L.
Brunson, Marty
Bryant, Daniel W.
Burns, Charles
Carpenter, Jamie
Carpenter, Myles
Carter, Frank
Cheatham, Danny
Childers, Mrs. William
Clarke, James F.
Coccaro, John C.
Collins, James C.
Corban, Frank
Craft, William D.
Crawford, Louis L.
Cummings, Steve
Dale, Jr., John J.
Daniels, Bob
Davis, Otis L.
DeMuth, Larry Doss, Roy
East, Tammy G.
Estess, Jr., Charles E.
Fitts, Charlie
Fleming, Donald
Forrest, Charlie
Fulcher, John
Fulcher, Bobby M.
Garrison, Jr., George W.
Gillie, Mark Goforth, Joe Goodwin, William O.
Grantham, Charles S.
Grubbs, Truitt
Harris, Eddie B.
Harris, Joseph P.
Hartness, Ronnie
Henry, William
Hollis, James B.
Houston, Wayne Hudson, Harvin
Jarrett, James
Jones, Audrey W.
Jones, Ronald L.
Killebrew, John H.
Kimbrough, Perry D.
Latham, W. B.
Lee, Perry Lee,
Billy Joe
Loftin, Tom H.
Martin, Bob Martin, Robert McCarty, Will
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Life Members Cont’d
McClain, Jimmy C.
McGillberry, Joe
McKie, John
McKinley, Blair
McMillen, Jack C.
McNeil, Robert
McPhail, James “Peanut”
Miller, Ted
Moman, Jr., Thomas M.
Monaghan, Tom
Montgomery, Fred R.
Moore, William F.
Mullenax, Richard
Myles, Al
Needham, Tim Nichols, Phil
Oatis, Melvin J.
Owen, Danny
Parker, John L.
Parker, O. F.
Patel, Makund
Pepper, Tim
Preuss, Ted
Pullin, Ted
Raby, Elton
Raspberry, Freddie
Rector, Terry
Rhea, Jr., Joseph R.
Richardson, William S.
Richmond, James P.
Rone, George
Rose, Fred
Rouse, Jr., Clayton E.
Ruscoe, Ann
Sartor, Martha Ray
Sartor, Ray M.
Schmidt, Don
Schmidt, Joseph F.
Sims, Bobby G.
Singleton, Jerry
Skelton, Donald D.
Smith, Art
Smith, Donald H.
Smith, John W.
Smith, W. T.
Starks, Nelda
Steeby, Jim
Steede, Mike
Street, Joe
Swoope, Thomas K.
Swoope, William
Swords, Luther
Tanner, Jr., Barney A.
Tatum, David
Taylor, Liston (Lee)
Thomas, Jim
Traugott, Tim
Twitty, Richard C.
Varner, Doyle
Waldrup, Charles E.
Wallace, Barry K.
Watkins, Coyt
Watson, Vance
Weaver, George
Wells, Wayne
Wells, W. V. Wheeler,
Dwayne Wilbourn,
Carl G. Willcutt, Herb
Williams, Mike
Williams, Glen E. (Ed)
Williams, Robert L.
Wise, Stanley
Young, David
Young, Mack
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((DDEECCEEAASSEEDD)) MMEEMMBBEERRSS
Alexander, Luther 2006 George, Hunter Paige, Raynor C. Ashford, Charles 1997 Gholston, L. E. 2006 Palmertree, Hiram 2006 Barker, Robert S. 2002 Gilliam, George W. 2014 Parker, O’Farrel 2015 Baskin, Charles 2013 Glover, Leonard D. 2010 Payne, Lawrence W. 1989 Graves, Andrew L. Pigg, Johnnie 1992 Bennett, Albert G. 1997 Graves, Larry H. 2012 Berry, George L. Betterton, Jr., C. B. 2000
Bost, William M. 2014
Brooks, Gladden 2000
Bryson, Clyde P. 1999
Buckley, Rupert “Buck” 2008
Bufkin, Truett 2016
Bullock, John L. 2006
Bullock, Willie 2006
Carpenter, Jamie 2015
Caves, James 2007
Childers, W. S. “Strat” 2000
Chisholm, William C. 1997
Clarke, James F. 2016
Cochran, Dexter 2013
Coleman, Leslie F. 2007
Collum, Elmo M. 2015
Cox, Aubrey A. 2008
Crawford, Louis 2015
Davis, James R. 2013
Davis, John E. 1998
Deen, Walter L. 2010
Demby, Sr., William S. 1997
Denmark, Billie W. 1998
Dickerson, John 2006
Dievert, Warren D. 2000
Duke, Jr., Charles B. 2012
Dyar, Sam W. 2008
Edwards, Elmer 1998
Estes, Ansel 2002
Estess, Charles E. 2005
Farish, Hayes T. 1992
Farmer, Wesley 2006
Flemming, William M. 2013
Fulgham, Hershel Q. 1991
Fulton, Joe C. 2009
Gardner, III, Milburn 1998
Garrison, Everette W.
Garrison, Lewis N. 1999
Hamberlin, William 1998 Hardee, Harold 1997
Harness, Creevy 2013
Head, Bob 2005
Hopper, William M. 2011
Hoskin, Reuben 2014
Jefcoat, W. C. “Spec” 2003
Johnson, Jimmy P. 1995
Johnson, William M. 2013
Johnston, Rupert B. 1993
Killebrew, Frank 1999
Lee, Victor 2007
Lewis, Robert P. 2009
Locke, Earl L. 2006
Love, Thomas H. 2009
Luther, Jimmy K. 2014
Marks, Alphonse 2001
Massey, William 1993
McCarty, Robert H. 2000
McCaskill, John H. 2004
McElveen, Monroe 1994
McMorrough, Howard 1998
McVey, John L. 1997
Meeks, Roy D. 2003
Miller, Dalton L. 2013
Mims, Booker T. 1998
Ming, Claude 1989
Miskelley, James B. 1998
Monroe, Johnny 2001
Monroe, Lewis 2001
Montgomery, Fred 2008
Morgan, Henry D. 2002
Morgan, James K. 1990
Mullendore, George 2012
Nail, James E. 1998
Nelms, Wiley “Steve” 1991
Norton, C. S. “Bill”
Oatis, Joseph C. 1999
Randle, Ellis E. 1998 Rankin, Ruby 2017 Ratliff, Bob 2016
Ray, Willey 2014
Reynolds, Ray 2011
Rowzee, Mack A. 2000 Sanders, Charles W. 1998
Sartor, Johnnie 2004
Sartor, Ray 2015
Scott, Denton O. 2000
Shannon, Charles W. 2011
Simmons, Clay
Smith, Charles I. 1997
Smith, W. Taylor 1999
Strong, Steve 2014
Sullivan, John E. 1996
Swords, Luther 2015
Taylor, Gerald 2015
Taylor, Tommy 2011
Thompson, Lee H. 2013
Tolar, James L. 2006
Trammell,Jr., David
Tucker, Dr. Duane 2011
Walden, Charles 2000
Ron Walker 2015
Walton, Billy 2014
Walton, Billy S. 2011
Warfield, Anderson J. 1997
Weaver, George 2015
Wellborn, Dr. Tom 1998
Wells, Charles 2001
Whittington, Andrew L. 2012
Wilbourn, Carl 2015
Wilkerson, Thomas I. 1997
Wise, Louis N. 1990
Withers, Frank “Butch” 2012
Youngblood, Carroll 1998
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2016
2015
2014
Anita Webb
Charlie Stokes
Dr. John Byrd
Ruby Rankin
2013 James Burkhalter
2012 Donna Beliech
2011 Dr. Bill Burdine
2010 Dr. Glen Hughes
2009 Judd Gentry
2008 Lamar Adams
2007 Ed Williams
2006 Dr. Al Myles
2005 Victor Lee
2004 John Coccaro
2003 Terry Rector
2002 Stanley Wise
2001 Jim Thomas
2000 Lee Taylor
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DSA WINNERS AA WINNERS
Year
District
Winner’s Name
Year
District
Winner’s Name
1990
SW District
NE District
NW District
Truitt Grubbs
James Clark
Virgil Wells
1990
NE District
Mark Crenshaw
Specialist Jim Collins
1991 SE District Pat Harris 1991 SW District Terry Rector
NW District Fred Rose
NW District Charles Estess
SW District Jimmy Johnson
1992 NW District Dewayne Wheeler 1992 Specialist John Giesemann
SE District Jim Hollis
SW District Larry DeMuth
Specialist Bob Williams
1993 SE District Dan Jones 1993 NW District Ted Miller
NE District Gale Chrestman SW District Blake Layton Specialist Joe Baker
1994 NW District Doyle Varner 1994 NE District Booker Mims
SW District Bill Goodwin SE District Tommy Bishop Specialist Will McCarty
1995 SE District Bill Denmark 1995 SE District Allen McReynolds
NE District Ronnie Hartness NW District Eddie Harris SW District Terry Rector
1996 NE District David Roberts 1996 Specialist Marty Brunson
NW District Ted Miller 1996 NE District Dennis Reginelli Specialist Doss Brodnax
1997 NW District Tim Traugott 1997 NW District Don Respess
SW District Charles Waldrup Southeast Chuck Grantham Southeast Lee Taylor
1998 NE District Ed McWhirter 1998 SW District Victor Lee
SE District Tommy Bishop Specialist Reuben Moore Specialist Blair McKinley
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DSA WINNERS AA WINNERS
Year District Winner’s Name Year District Winner’s Name
1999
Specialist
NW District
SW District
Tom Monaghan
John Coccaro
Don Smith
1999
SW District
NE District
Shelby Bearden
Dalton Garner
2000
NE District
SE District
Ed Williams
Harvin Hudson
2000
NW District
SE District
Mack Young
Roy Higdon Specialist Steve Dickie
2001
NW District
NE District
Tommy Baird
Charlie Fitts
2001
NE District
Specialist
Tim Needham
Larry Oldham Specialist John Byrd
2002
SW District
SE District
Lamar Adams
Charles Grantham
2002
Southwest
NW District
Houston Therrell
Judd Gentry NW District Steve Winters
2003
Specialist
NE District
Alan Blaine
Stanley Wise
2003
Southeast
Specialist
Glenn Hughes
Erick Larson Southeast Clayton Rouse
2004
SW District
NW District
Specialist
Mark Mowdy
Don Respess
Jim Thomas
2004
NE District
SW District
Stacy Brown
Jon Kilgore
2005
NE District
SE District
SW District
Dennis Reginelli
Victor Lee
Bill Maily
2005
NW District
SE District
Jimbo Burkhalter
Kerry Johnson
2006
NW District
NE District
Specialist
Eddie Harris
Tim Needham
Nelda Starks
2006
NE District
Specialist
Specialist
Bill Burdine
Deborah Gaddis
Glen Hughes
2007
SW District
Shelby Bearden
2007
NW District
SW District
Steven Martin
Walter DeLoach
2008 State Level John Giesemann 2008 State Level John Anderson
Arthur Smith Mike Howell
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Year
District
DSA WINNERS
Winners Name
Year
District
AA WINNERS
Winners Name
2009 SE District NE District
Mark Gillie Charlie Stokes
2009 SE District NE District
Nathan Buehring Jeffrey Wilson
2010
SW District
Elmo Collum
Judd Gentry
2010
SW District
SE District
David Carter
Mike Steede
2011
State Level
Andy Londo
Bill Burdine
2011
State Level
Dean Jousan
2012
SW District
SE District
Houston Therrell Jr.
Ruby Rankin
012
NE District
NW District
Reid Nevins
Lester Stephens
2013
NE District
Danny Owen
2013
SE District
Kimberly Tolbert
NW District Andy Braswell 2013 SW District Wayne Boshart
2014
State Level
SE District
Mark Crenshaw
Thomas Brewer
2014
NE District
NE District
BJ McClendon
Angus Catchot Jr.
2015
SW District
NW District
Donna Beliech
Jimbo Burkhalter
2015
NW District
SW District
SE District
Tracy Robertson
Ty Jones
Ross Overstreet
2016 State Angus Catchot 2016 State Darrin Dodds 2016 NE Patrick Poindexter 2016 NE Steven Tucker
2016 NW Brady Self
2017 SE Wayne Porter 2017 SW Randy McKey 2017 SW Anita Webb 2017 STATE Rocky Lemus
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OVERALL CHAIRMAN President Elect: Thomas E. Brewer 4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE Chair: Reid Nevins Vice-Chair: Ellen Russell Members: Jeremy Maness, Ross
Overstreet, Randle Nevins, Brandon Albertson
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS COMMITTEE Chair: Kyle Lewis Vice-Chair: Laura Jane Giaccaglia Members: Lisa Stewart, Brittney B. Odum,
Kyle Jeffreys, Amy Ware AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS COMMITTEE Chair: Betsy Padgett Vice-Chair: Dr. Mark Crenshaw Members: Dr. Tom Eubank, Rebecca
Bates, Dr. Steve Martin, Craig Hankins, Dr. Angus Catchot
AGRONOMY AND PEST MANAGGEMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Blake Layton Vice-Chair: Charlie Bush Members: Dr. Don Cook, Dr. Alan Henn,
Dr. Eric Larson, Dr. Ernie Flint, Dan Haire, Jon Carson
ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Shelby Bearden Vice-Chair: Dr. Dean Jousan, Members: Dr. Lamar Adams, Kipp Brown,
Cliff Covington, Dr. Mark Crenshaw, Phillip Vandevere, Alex Deason, Brad Jones
COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS COMMITTEE Chair: Jeremy Maness Vice-Chair: Anthony Bland Members: Dr. Darrin Dodd,
Amanda Walker, Eddie Smith, Dr. Wayne Porter, Kimberly Hancock
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Shelby Bearden Vice-Chair: Amanda Woods, Members: Rebecca Bates, Dr. James
Henderson, Anna Austin, LeAnne McGee, Darrel Banks, Dr. James Henderson, Brandon Alberson
EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Stephen Dicke Vice-Chair: Phillip Vandevere Members: Dr. Angus Catchot, Dr. Eric Larson, Dr. Rocky Lemus, James Wooten, Ty Jones FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Jason Sarver Vice-Chair: (Financial Records) Reid Nevins Vice-Chair: (Investments)* Fund Raising: 2nd Vice President, Senior and Junior Directors Account Custodians: Dr. Charlie Forrest, Ed Williams Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. Bill Burdine,
Dr. Glenn Hughes, Dr. Steve Martin, Dr. Michael Newman
*FINANCE COMMITTEE (INVESTMENTS) Chair: Jimbo Burkhalter Vice-Chair: Perry Lee Members: Tim Pepper, Ronnie Jones, Ed Williams FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Chair: Brady Self Vice-Chair Dr. James Henderson Members: Bill Maily, Dr. Randall Rousseau,
Adam Tullos, Dr. Glenn Hughes
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE Chair: Jimbo Burkhalter Vice: Anita Webb Members: Charles Stokes, Judd Gentry
Dennis Reginelli, Dr. John Byrd, Dr. Christine Coker
HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Jimbo Burkhalter Vice-Chair: Dr. Ernie Flint Members: Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Glenn
Hughes, Lemon Phelps, Steve Winters, Judd Gentry
2018 MACAA COMMITTEE
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HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE Chair: Donna Beliech Vice-Chair: Dr. Gary Bachman Members: Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Wayne
Porter, Rebecca Bates
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair: 2nd Vice-President-Jason Sarver Vice-Chair: Michael O. Pruitt Members: Jimbo Burkhalter, Dr. Tom
Eubank, BJ McClenton, Leanne McGee, Betsy Padgett, Preston Aust
POLICY COMMITTEE Chair: Past President – Anita L. Webb Vice-Chair: Patrick Poindexter Policy Members:All Active MACAA Past Presidents Vice-Chair (Life Members): Steve Winters Life Members Executive Committee: Dr. Charlie Forrest, Bobby Fulcher, Ronnie Jones, Tim Pepper, James Richmond, Jim Thomas, Ed Williams, Stanley Wise PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Chair: President – Andy Braswell Vice-Chair: President Elect – Thomas E.
Brewer PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Don Cook Vice-Chair: Dr. Steve Martin Members: Trent Barnett, Dr. Stephen
Dicke, Judd Gentry, Rilondricks Beeman, Amanda Walker
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMMITTEE Chair: Heath Steede Vice-Chair: Ross Overstreet Members: Dr. Darrin Dodds, Billy Maily, Dr.
Michael Newman, Tracy Robertson, Steve Winters, Amy Ware
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND AGRICULTURAL ISSUES COMMITTEE Chair: Richard Hay Vice-Chair: B.J. McClenton, Members: Dr. Bill Burdine, Dr. Steve
Martin, Charlie Stokes, Lawrence Falconer
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chair: President – Andy Braswell Vice-Chair: Past President – Anita Webb Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs and Past DSA Winners RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Lisa Stewart Vice-Chair: Drew Wilson Members: Dr. John Byrd, Dr. Jane Parish,
Bill Maily, James Wooten, Dr. Darrin Dodds, Ronalde Stephenson, Lemon Phelps, Jessica Sibley
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Kipp Brown Vice-Chair: Jason Jones Members: Charlie Bush, Donna Beleich,
Jason Hurdle, Tracy Robertson, Randall Rousseau, Dr. Dennis Reginelli
TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Chair: Tarah Ferguson Co-Chair: Patrick Poindexter Webmaster: Donna Beliech Members: Tarah Ferguson, Dr. Jason
Gordon, Dr. Michael Newman, Adam Tullos, Anthony Bland, Dr. Lamar Adams
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Communication Awards
Investment Report
Extension Programs
Presidential Citation
Recognition and Awards
Professional Excellence
Scholarship Report
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OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS
Booker Mims Excellence In Plant Agriculture Programs Craig Hankins Victor Lee Superior Service Award Jimbo Burkhalter Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agriculture Programs Judd Gentry Early Career Programming Excellence Award Alex Deason Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award Michael Pruitt Excellence in ANR Youth Programs Leanne W. McGee
Below are listings of award honorees. These individuals are not eligible for award nomination again until two years have lapsed.
Booker Mims Wesley Farmer Early Career Mid Career Victor Lee Excellence in Excellence in Excellence in Programming Programming Superior ANR Youth
Year Plant Agriculture Animal Agriculture Excellence Excellence Service Programs 2016 Gary Bachman H. Brad Jones Craig Hankins Rocky Lemus Donna Beliech Betsy Padgett
2015 Jeff Wilson Kipp Brown Brady Self Reid Nevins No Entry Kimberly Wilbourn
2014 Lelia Kelly No Entry Ty Jones Jimbo Burkhalter Stanley Wise Julie White
2013 No Entry Reid Nevins No Entry Jeffrey Wilson Judd Gentry Leanne McGee
Year Area Agent County Director Specialist
2012 Mark Mowdy Kipp Brown
Don Repress Amanda Walker
Dr. Darrin Dodds Dr. Glenn Hughs
2011 Cliff Covington (BM) Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Stephanie Pendleton (VL) Eddie M.L. Smith
Dr. Rocky Lemus (WF) Dr. Mengmeng Gu
2010 Dr. Dennis Reginelli (BM) Dr. Wayne Porter
Anita Webb (VL) Patrick Poindexter
Dr. Alan Henn (WF) Dr. Angus Carchot
2009 Dr. Bill Burdine (BM) Don Bales
Houston Therrell (VL) Rebecca Bates
Dr. Wayne Wells (WF) Dr. Nathan Buehring
2008 Mike Howell (BM) Donna Beliech
Eddie Harris (VL) Tommy Bishop
Charlie Hogue (WF) No nomiee
2007 Dr. Dennis Reginelli (BM) Kerry Johnson
John Cocarro (VL) Harvin Hudson
Dr. Angus Catchot (WF) Dr. Bill Herndon
2006 No nominees Dr. Lamar Adams Steve Cummins
Dr. Erick Larson Dr. Lelia Kelly
2005 Dr. Bill Burdine Dr. Wayne Porter
Judd Gentry Tim Needham
Dr. Jane Parish Dr. Wayne Wells
2004 Donna Beliech Charlie Stokes
Chuck Grantham No nominee
Dr. John Giesemann Dr. Nelda Starks
Respectfully submitted – Andy Braswell
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS COMMUNICATION AWARDS COMMITTEE
2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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2017 MACAA Communications Awards 1st Place Winning Entries
Category Winner Title of Entry Audio Recording Dr. Gary Bachman Southern Garden Radio: King
Tut Papyrus
Published Photo & Caption Dr. Gary Bachman Ornamental Peppers Available in an
ever Increasing Array of Colors
Computer Generated Dr. Brandi Karisch MS Beef Quality Assurance: Culling
Graphics Presentation Selection
Program Promotional Dr. Cobie Rutherford CBIM Magazine: Hitting the Genetic
Lottery
Individual Newsletter Dr. Rocky Lemus Forage Newsletter
Team Newsletter Eddie Smith County Gardener Extension Express
Video Recording Dr. Gary Bachman Southern Gardening Television: The
Kale Patch
Fact Sheet Dr. Jason Barrett Testing Residential Private Well
Drinking Water & Understanding
The Bacteriological Analysis
Publication Dr. Rebecca Melanson Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Web Site Craig Hankins Delta Ag and Outdoors Blog
Learning Module/ Dr. Brady Self Alternate Sources of Forest Income
Notebook Short Course
Submitted by Chair: Tracy Robertson
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2017 NACAA Communication Entry Summary for Category and Region Regions are: NE - Northeast ; W – Western ; SO – Southern ; NC – North Central
CATEGORY REGION
DESCRIPTION NE W SO NC TOTAL
AUDIO RECORDINGS 2 3 18 15 38
PUBLISHED PHOTO 6 2 30 12 50
COMPUTER GENERATED 8 2 25 13 48
PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL PIECE 12 4 61 33 110
PERSONAL COLUMN 5 5 50 27 87
FEATURE STORY 5 4 36 31 76
INDIVIDUAL NEWSLETTER 4 2 37 14 57
TEAM NEWSLETTER 2 2 20 11 35
VIDEO RECORDINGS 12 6 51 15 84
FACT SHEET 10 4 39 21 74
PUBLICATION 7 6 40 20 73
WEBSITE/ONLINE CONTENT 7 4 27 17 55
LEARNING MODULE/NOTEBOOK 3 2 12 6 23
BOUND BOOK 1 1 10 3 15
TOTAL 84 47 456 238 825
Submitted by Donna Beliech
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MACAA INVESTMENT REPORT July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
For the fiscal year which runs from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 the
investment account with Raymond James had a positive Investment Result of
$4,000.00. Not the greatest, but it did not reflect a loss.
This investment account exists because of a select few members of MACAA back when we held the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference in Mississippi in the year 2000. They managed their monies conservatively and many took part of their salary and supplemented the National meeting that year. When all was said and done, they collectively and unanimously decided to take the money left after the National meeting and start an investment account where the interest gained would assist with MACAA expenses. (It has done exactly that!) We need to remember where this money came from and strive to conservatively manage the account so it will continue to support us for years to come. This account is being monitored closely by the investment team and is with a company which has proven through the last 17 years that we are in the best position we can be in at this time. A large part of this is due to the dedication to this account by Elmo Collum. Now managed by the members of the Finance Committee (Investments). Chair: Jimbo Burkhalter, Vice-Chair: Perry Lee, Members: Tim Pepper, Ronnie Jones, and Ed Williams. Respectfully Submitted by: Jimbo Burkhalter
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EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Members are requested March 15 each year to submit poster abstracts of their work for the NACAA Annual Meeting. One of the recent changes was poster judging begins at the state level. Our state can have two poster winners, applied research and extension education. Our state winners then compete at the southern region and national level. In 2017, one poster abstract was submitted to and accepted by NACAA. Promoting specialty crop best production methods by orchard demonstration and evaluation. Wilson, J.1; Barickman, C.2 1Regional Horticulture Specialist, Mississippi State University, Verona, MS, 38879 2Assistant Research/Extension Professor, Mississippi State University, Verona, MS, 38879
Abstract:
Specialty crop production of fruit in the deep-south is a constant battle against insect and disease problems and extreme temperature fluctuations. Even with advanced pesticide spray regimes, successful production is still a challenge. Growing fruit plants that are adaptive to northern Mississippi is a necessity for successful production. A teaching/demonstration orchard was installed in Verona, Mississippi in March of 2016. The objectives were to identify newer, low input cultivars; to determine best production practices; and to educate extension agricultural agents and others on these local best production practices. Four trainings (workshops) were conducted to provide multi-level education in specialty crop production procedures for Extension agricultural agents, Master Gardener volunteers, local fruit growers, and the general public. The extension agents and Master Gardeners will take this knowledge and educate interested clientele in their counties. The hands-on techniques learned by participants will lead to a more knowledgeable grower and more successful fruit production. Knowledge of better fruit production practices will also lead to lower input and more sustainable orchards. Future plans include a minimum of two educational workshops each year over the next five years.
This poster was presented at the 2017 NACAA annual meeting.
Submitted by Stephen Dicke, Chair and Phillip Vandervere, Jr. Vice Chair
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PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
The committee worked to approve a poster submission for our state. We
had one applicant for the poster submission. The applicant was approved as
the winner and listed as planning to attend the National meeting. Jeff
Wilson was selected as winner and did travel to present his poster at the
national meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Trent Barnett
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RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE 2017
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was eligible for three Distinguished
Service Awards (DSA) and three Achievement Awards (AA based on our 2016 membership under
NACAA guidelines. The number of DSA’s and AA’s selected each year is based on 2% of our
association’s membership as of February 15 of the previous year. This was an NACAA policy change
as of 2012.
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is presented to members who have served at least 10 years
as a member of the Extension Service and the MACAA. The winners are selected by their peers and
must be approved by the MSU-ES Director. They are held in high esteem by their fellow members
for their service in planning and delivering quality educational programs.
Achievement Award (AA) winners are selected by their peers for outstanding early career
programming. The winners must be current MACAA members with less than 10 years of
employment with the Extension Service. NACAA policy requires that all DSA and AA winners
attend the NACAA AM-PIC in the year of their approval, to be showcased before a national
audience during formal ceremonies for the prestigious awards. Exemptions are only
extended for extenuating circumstances.
The following DSA and AA winners were selected in October 2017 and will be recognized at the
NACAA Annual Meeting to be held in Chattanooga, TN, July 29-Aug 2, 2018.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Jeff Wilson – Northeast Amanda Blakeney – Southwest
Anthony Bland - Northwest Stephen Myers– Northeast Erick Larson – State Specialist Alex Deason – Northwest
DSA and AA awards are presented by districts/group on a rotating schedule. This list prevents
membership decline or increases from disrupting the rotation. For example, if we get one AA/DSA,
the top district/group selects an awardee and then they rotate to the bottom of the list.
The rotation for 2017 is below. This selection occurs in the fall of the preceding year.
DSA AA Northwest Northeast Northeast Northwest State Southwest Southeast Southeast
Southwest State *Note: Members are placed into District/Group by location of their headquarters office.
Example: A specialist located in Stoneville would be located in NW District and an Extension
Associate on the MSU campus would be placed in the State Group.
Respectfully Submitted: Andy Braswell, Recognition and Awards Committee
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PPRREESSIIDDEENNTTIIAALL CCIITTAATTIIOONN
The President may give one or more citations to individuals or groups in recognition of outstanding support to the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents (MACAA) during his/her term. This is solely a decision of the MACAA President. Thus, this award is not lightly given nor should it be lightly taken. It is the highest honor the Association may give to an individual or organization that supports its mission.
Presidential Citation Award winners are as follows: 2017 Mike McCormick, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau 2016 Dr. David Carter and Natchez P.I.C Planning Committee 2015 MACAA Endowment Trustees: Ronnie Jones, Perry Lee, Tim Pepper and Ed Williams 2014 Rob Seal, Lauderdale County Agri-Center Director 2013 Delta Ag. Expo Board of Directors 2013 2012 Dr. Joseph Street, Associate Director, Extension State Program Leader - Agriculture 2011 Donna Schmitz, Graphic Design Assistant, MSU-ES
Julia Biator, Director, Lee County Agri-Center 2010 Dr. Dan Brook, Computer Applications and Services (Ret.), MSU-ES 2009 Elmo Collum, Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center, MSU-ES 2008 Dr. Vance Watson, Interim Director, MSU-ES 2007 Wesley Farmer, Extension Dairy Specialist
Victor Lee, County Director, Simpson County 2006 Mississippi Pork Producers Association 2005 Federal Land Bank Association of South Mississippi, FLBA 2004 Soybean Promotion Association Board (Mississippi) 2003 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition (Moultrie, GA) 2002 No Citation Awarded 2001 Robert McCarty, Bureau of Plant Industry
Wade Stewart, BASF 2000 Tommy Strickland, Director, Mississippi State Fairgrounds
Nancy Strickland, MSU-ES/MAFES 1999 Clayton Henderson, House of Representatives, 9th District 1998 Booker Mims, Interim County Agent-Coordinator, Monroe County
David Wade, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau 1997 Donny Whitten, Valent Chemical Company
Wade Stewart, BASF Chemical Company 1996 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Christine Blackmon, Metro-Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau 1995 Tom Williams, Union Carbide Agriculture Division
Respectfully Submitted,
Anita Webb 2017 MACAA President
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MACAA Scholarship Report
NACAA Scholarship policy:
Member vestment will be $40 to qualify for up to $1,000 scholarship and a vestment of $100 (an
additional $60 contribution to the scholarship fund) to qualify for an additional scholarship award
from $1,001 to $2,000 (no more than $1,000 in any one year will be awarded).
2017 NACAA Scholarship Report
The NACAA scholarship application is an on-line process. This year 13 scholarship applications, 3
groups and 11 individuals, were submitted to the committee. A total of 11 scholarships were awarded.
The applications were reviewed on criteria such as completeness, educational component and quality.
This year the committee awarded $28,250 in scholarship money.
Scholarships awarded were as follows:
Individual Applications – 8
Jerry Bertoldo Northeast $ 1,000 Bovine Practitioners Conf. – NE
Richard Brozozowski Northeast $ 1,000 Ireland Farm Relief Service Tour
Jennifer Blazek N. Central $ 500 HR Learning Modules & Certification
Amy Irish-Brown N. Central $ 1,000 Int’nal Fruit Tree Study Tour – New Zealand
Lenny Rogers Southern $ 1,000 Sunbelt Ag. Expo – GA
Bonnie Wells Southern $ 1,000 International Potato Summit – ME
Vanessa Campoverde Southern $ 1,000 Int’nal Ag. & Ext. Ed. Conf. - Mexico
Cliff Covington Southern $ 1,000 National Wild Turkey Convention – TN
Group Applications – 3
Lisa Kriese-Anderson Southern $ 7,000 Ireland Study Tour - 7 participants
Jason Ott Southern $ 5,000 SE Gulf Coast Ag. Tour - 13 participants
Lonnie Jenschke Southern $ 8,750 Pacific NW Prof. Devep. - 18 participants
The NACAA Scholarship Fund is managed by an educational foundation whose purpose is to oversee
funds generated for the express purpose of making it available to members for various educational
opportunities. In 1983, the fund was incorporated as a non-profit corporation. The Foundation funds
are invested in mutual funds and are managed daily in an account by Raymond James. The board uses
about 3% of the investment for scholarships. The Education Foundation is separate from NACAA.
Proceeds from the NACAA scholarship auction, donations and other fundraising activities such as
ticket raffle, logo knife or pen sales, etc. go into the Foundation kitty. At the Salt Lake City, UT
Conference this year, the silent and live auction, donations, and raffle ticket sales generated $8,232 for
the fund (subject to final audit).
2016-17 NACAA Scholarship Committee consisted of:
National Chair – Dwane Miller (PA)
Regional Vice-Chairs – Travis Harper (North Central Region), David Handley (North East
Region), Brian Haller (Southern Region) and Shelia Gray (Western Region)
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As of 2017, six MACAA members have taken advantage of the NACAA Scholarship Awards.
Currently, Mississippi has 44 members who have contributed to the scholarship fund; 41 over $40; 3
under $40. Amounts less than the $40 minimum make that agent ineligible for scholarships.
Are you eligible? Look over the 44 MACAA members list below. This member eligibility list and
contributions amount can be found on-line at https://www.nacaa.com/scholarship/index.php
Total Contributions of Members Shown: $2,556.00
Total Awards for Members Shown: $4,030.00
Prepared and submitted by Scholarship Committee Vice-Chair: Donna H. Beliech
Contributor Donation Scholarship
Adams, Lamar 40.00
Auel, John 40.00
Bachman, Gary 100.00
Barrett, Jason R 40.00
Bearden, Shelby 40.00
Beliech, Donna
Hamlin
331.00 920.00
Braswell, Andy 110.00
Brewer, Thomas 40.00
Burdine, Bill 80.00
Burkhalter, James 125.00
Cagle, Scott 40.00
Carson, Jon M. 40.00
Carter, Doug 40.00
Covington, Cliff 40.00
Davis, Ann 90.00
Dicke, Stephen 40.00
Flint, Ernie 40.00
Gentry, Judd 40.00 250.00
Giesemann, John 60.00
Hay, Richard 25.00
Henn, Alan 40.00
Hughes, Glenn 40.00 750.00
Jones, Brad 40.00
Jousan, Dean 115.00
Kelly, Lelia Scott 40.00
Contributor Donation Scholarship
Lacy, Curt 20.00 400.00
Layton, Blake 40.00
Maness, Jeremy 40.00
Martin, Steve 40.00
McAdory, Jim 40.00
Nevins, Randall 20.00
Oldham, Larry 40.00
Padgett, Betsy 40.00
Poindexter, Patrick 40.00
Porter, Wayne 40.00
Reginelli, Dennis 40.00 760.00
Robertson, Tracy 40.00
Stewart, Lisa 40.00
Stokes, Charlie 40.00
Walker, Amanda 40.00
Ware, Amy 40.00
Webb, Anita 200.00
Wilson, Jeffrey 40.00 950.00
Winters, Steve 40.00
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Submitted by Reid Nevins
MACAA Treasurer
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William Dewitt Craft 1931-2016
William DeWitt Craft, longtime resident of Liberty, Ms. passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at his residence in Liberty. He was 85, born January 1, 1931 in Summit, Mississippi, the son of Kenna and Flora Simmons Craft.
Mr. Craft obtained his Master's Degree from Mississippi State University and was a county agent with the Miss. State Extension Service and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Ms., where he was an active Deacon.
Mr. Craft served as a short term missionary to the country of Belize. He also served with Campers Home Missions.
He is survived by his wife; Lois Margaret Craft of Liberty, Ms. 2 daughters; Kathy L Gamer and her husband Richard of Huntington, Texas: and Charlotte D. Nelms of Starkville, Ms. One grandchild, Sarah K. Bruce of Winfield, La. and 3 great-grandchildren; Maggie, Natalie, and Mollie. 2 Step sons, Alton Phelps and his wife Kimberly; and Michael Parker and his wife Tammy; 2 step-daughters, Rose Starks and her husband Trent; and Marie Phelps and her husband Lamar Morris. 2 Brothers, Jessie Craft and his wife Pat; and Jerry Craft and his wife Jennie. 2 sisters, Elizabeth Reed and her husband Parley; and Ann Wilkinson. And numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Craft is preceded in death by his parents, Kenna and Flora Simmons Craft; first wife, Kathryn B. Craft; one daughter,· Marianne C. Holley; one brother-in-law, Clarence Wilkinson;, and three step-daughters, Jeanette Horne, Gloria Faye Phelps, and Sandra Stansbury.
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Ruby Rankin -2017
Ruby Rankin served 33 years with Mississippi State University Extension with her last role as County Coordinator and Extension Agent In Kemper County. She was the epitome of a public servant who always worked to Improve the quality of life of others by giving her knowledge, wisdom and time. Ruby dedicated her professional life to serving her community, mentorlng new agents and growing leaders through 4·H. Ruby served on numerous regional and state committees that supported the work of MSU Extension and the University. Additionally, she was very active In Kemper County. Ruby was affiliated with the following organizations: Mt. Nebo/DeKalb chapter of Mississippi Homemakers Volunteer Association; Coordinator for the Mississippi 1 Cattleman's Association and the Forestry of Association of Kemper - County; Chair of Friends of Children Interagency Council; Coordinator of the Coalition for a Healthy Kemper; Co·founder of the Kemper County Relay for Life; and she was a dedicated member of Brown Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Ruby left a lasting legacy that won't ever be forgotten. She has touched lives near and far In so many ways and although our lives must go on, Kemper County Extension will not be the same nor will our community be the same without her.
As we reflect on all the lives that have been Impacted by Ruby, In some way Iam
reminded of a quote by Steven · Grellet that reads: "I shall pass this way but once;
any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do It
now. Let me not defer nor neglect It, for I shall not pass this way again.
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The Meeting of the MACAA was held on MSU Campus on November 2, 2016. The Meeting was called to order by Anita Webb, Associate President followed by a prayer. New Business The topic of the PIC was the first item up for discussion. Dr. Martin made some recommendations and suggestions. Discussion was had. Anita brought up and discussed the topic of where the meeting should be located. The location a few years ago was in the Northeast District, so the decision was made not to have it back to back there. Thomas Brewer made a motion to go back to rotation district area where the Presidents are located. Heath Steede seconded. MOTION PASSED. The MACAA Conference location was discussed as it will be in Salt Lake City this year. Charlie Stokes will attend JCEP on February 8th and 9th, 2017. Thomas Brewer will attend CILD on April 2nd – 5th, 2017. Jimbo Burkhalter brought up a topic for the investment group. They asked for a financial statement so they can get a sense of what to give the Association, and for us to get them a projected budget as well. Discussion followed. Dr. Steve Martin discussed the pros and cons of having a PIC or attending the National Conference as a group. Discussion followed about the PIC, location, date, length, etc. The topic of Corporate Sponsorship was bought up and the benefits of being a line item on these companies budgets for our organization. Meeting came to a close and was dismissed by Anita Webb.
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Anita Webb Opened the Meeting up by asking Michael Pruitt to read the
November Minutes and those minutes were read and approved and seconded.
Reid Nevins was then asked to give the treasures report he started out by giving
the account balance which is $9,379.00, $4,000 of which was just transferred from
the investment account.
Farm Families of Mississippi program was also discussed by Reid and the amount
of a $1,000 dollars has been given for three consecutive years of a five year
commitment. Some discussion was made about this and it was decided to discuss
this more at a later date. Jason Barrett made a motion to accept the Treasure’s
report and it was seconded.
Anita brought up the 2018 NACAA would be held in Chattanooga and that in years
past neighboring states have given funds to help support the National Conference.
Reid said he would look back and see what we gave when Alabama hosted and
the amount we gave then.
The PIC conference was discussed some and why because of budget issues
being the reason we did not have one this year.
Dr. Martin then joined us and discussed Annual Conference and that we should be
getting a survey soon and that they needed our feedback on how Annual
Conference should run this year. He also encouraged us to look at taking some
tours of campus while we are here.
Charlie Stokes discussed the JCEP meeting he attended in February 2017.
Anita made the statement that Donna Beliech would be on the program for the
November meeting to discuss the national scholarship program.
Anita also discussed the impact on 1st time attendees to the national meeting at
one time their registration fees would be taken care of but due to registration fees
rising they 0nly get a $250 dollar sponsorship now.
Dr. Martin discussed the Outstanding Young Farmer program and how great a
program it is and encouraged agents to nominate deserving farmers. Charlie
Stokes also made some comments and how good the program is how beneficial it
is for farmers, the age requirements are ages 21-40.
Anita asked if there was any more business to discuss, and Andy said that
preparations for annual conference was going good and that he would be
contacting the ones he needed to talk too, the meeting was adjourned by Anita
Webb.
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JCEP/PILD CONFERENCE
APRIL 2-5, 2017 – Alexandria, VA
The Joint Council of Extension Professional (JCEP) held its annual Public Leadership Development
Conference: “Relationships, Relevance, Results”. This conference was in Alexandria, Virginia,
April 2-5, 2017.
Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel attending included: Thomas E. Brewer
(MACAA), Kimberly Gowdy (MAEFCS), Ginger Rodgers (MAE4-HA), and Dr. Eddie Smith
(Epsilon Sigma Phi).
The conference was called to order at 8:30 a. m. by Cythia Gregg, 2017 JCEP President. The keynote
speaker for the opening session was Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor of Extension and Engagement
for the University of Missouri. His topic was, “A New Way”. He also noted that as we move
forward in our roles as Extension Agents we should make sure that we are: surgical, specific, quit,
precise, and knowledge based.
Updates from ECOP was given by Fred Schlutt, Vice Provost Extension and Outreach, Director
Cooperative Extension, University of Alaska, ECOP Chair. The NIFA update was given by Dr.
Sonny Ramaswamy, Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA is the Federal
Funding Partner to Cooperative Extension).
The Breakout Session topics was outstanding. I attended a number of breakout sessions. The Return
on Investment for County Extension Agents is one the sessions that I attended. In this session talked
about how County Extension Agents should make sure that they know and understand how to make
sure that your community know how much return they are getting for their investment.
Wednesday April 5, 2017, the Mississippi delegation participated in the Congressional and Agency
Visits. The visits with our Congressman and Legislative staff members was very successful visits. I
am proud to report that they knew about Mississippi State University Extension Service. They also
said that they would continue to support our efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas E. Brewer
1st Vice-President
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JCEP-Leadership/PILD Conference
The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) held its annual Leadership Conference in
Orlando, FL on February 8-9, 2017. This is a summary of topics and events that took place during
the conference.
The focus on the conference this year was “Emerging Issues”, and how extension professionals
identify and address leadership strategies around emerging issues. The conference began with a
general session and welcome. After the welcome, we heard from keynote speaker Dan Gallagher.
Dan’s topic was “The Self Aware Leader”, he basically talked about how to be more effective as a
leader in our communities, etc.
We also had multiple concurrent sessions we could attend. The sessions I attended were:
*Mentoring & Millennials: Is it working?
*Adapting to Emerging Issues through Extension: The Zika Challenge
*LOOK: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
*Disaster Programming to Meet the Needs of Rural Communities
*Report from NIFA
I also attended the NACAA Association Meeting that discussed the following topics:
*Membership of each state association & how to encourage new membership
*Each states Professional Improvement Conferences (where they will be held, topics, etc.)
This conference was a great opportunity to focus on improving leadership skills along with the
professional development opportunities. It was also a good opportunity to get to meet and network
with agents from other states to possibly get better ideas on how to improve extension
programming.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Stokes, MACAA Past President
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MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2017
Wow – WHAT an exciting year I have had serving as MACAA President. There is an old saying, “Time flies
when you’re having fun,” and I feel that has certainly been the case with my tenure as president. In addition
to being an exciting year, a few more thoughts come to mind as I reflect on my time spent as MACAA
President and the WHATs that made it so special:
WHAT an honor it is to be a part of MACAA!
WHAT a positive learning experience it is to be a MACAA member.
WHAT better a way to develop stronger leadership skills?
WHAT a chance to make new friends and enjoy your old friends – some really old!
WHAT an opportunity to learn from your co-workers and to grow along with them.
WHAT a way to gain cutting edge information that can be shared with producers.
WHAT a great way to further develop yourself as a professional.
WHAT a chance to be recognized for your accomplishments.
And finally, WHAT an opportunity to have FUN along the way!
It has been a wonderful feeling to work alongside my fellow MACAA members as we help farmers and rural
citizens across our state make better-informed decisions on topics that can sometimes be life-changing. As
individuals and members of MACAA, we truly make a positive difference to the lives of so many.
This year may have handed us a challenge with the budget and PIC conference plans, but I can say without a
doubt that our administration has been very supportive of MACAA and the professional involvement of our
agents at the NACAA conference. I would like to give special thanks to Drs. Gary Jackson and Steve Martin for
their leadership and commitment to our association.
MACAA Membership continues to grow. I would be remiss if I did not recognize what a great job our MACAA
Treasurer Reid Nevins does for our association. I would also like to thank every fellow MACAA officer, director,
committee chairperson, and committee member. Each of you are vitally important to this association and you
play a key role in our continued growth and success.
As president, I had the opportunity to attend and actively participate in the NACAA AM/PIC in Salt Lake City,
Utah this year. There are so many opportunities for personal growth and professional development through
MACAA and the NACAA. I encourage each of you to take advantage of these professional improvement
workshops and tours if you are presented the chance.
I would also like to say congratulations to all of our award winners this year. We are so very proud of the DSA
and AA winners and our Communication award winners.
In closing, I know I have already given you several WHATs to describe WHAT an amazing experience this past
year has been, but I do have one more. WHAT an honor to have served as your MACAA President. Serving as
MACAA President has added to both my personal and professional growth, and it is an experience that will
impact me positively for the rest of my career.
Bob Hope has always been a favorite of mine, so I will borrow lyrics from his well-known song and say simply,
“Thanks for the memories.”
Anita Webb, MACAA President
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MACAA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS available at: http://www.mscountyagent.com/macaa/bylaws.pdf
MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
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Extension Workers Creed
I BELIEVE in people and their hopes, their aspirations, and their faith:; in their right to
make their own plans and arrive at their own decisions; in their ability and power to
enlarge their lives and plan for the happiness of those they love.
I BELIEVE that education, of which extension work is an essential part, is basic in
stimulating individual initiative, self - determination and leadership, that these are the
keys to democracy and that people, when given facts they understand, will act not only
in their self-interest but also in the interest of society.
I BELIEVE that education is a lifelong process and the greatest university is the home;
that my success as a teacher is proportional to those qualities of mind and spirit that
give me welcome entrance to the homes of the families serve.
I BELIEVE in intellectual freedom to search for and present the truth without bias and
with courteous tolerance toward the views of others.
I BELIEVE that the Extension Service is a link between the people and the ever•
changing discoveries in the laboratories.
I BELIEVE in the public institutions of which I am a part.
I BELIEVE in my own work and in the opportunity I have to make my life useful to
mankind.
Because I BELIEVE these things, I am an Extension worker.
Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status is a
violation of federal and state law and MSU policy and will not be tolerated. Discrimination based upon sexual
orientation or group affiliation is a violation of MSU policy and will not be tolerated.
