JOINT N EETI N G OF THE N ATI O NAL BOARD OF
DIRECTO~SAMO
NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE
FAR~ERSOF A M ERICA
Alexandria, Virginia January 24-27, 1933
Item Number Subject Page Number
1 Invocation 3
2 Seating of Newly Elected National Officers and 3 Consultants
3 Briefing on Board Procedures 3
4 /\pprova l of
m
nutes . 35 Introduction of New National FFA Treasurer 3 6 Remarks from New National FFl\ Treasurer 3 7 Nominating Committee for US!'lE Board ~:Jember to serve 4
on Board of Trustees
8 Explanation of Standing Committees for 1983 4
9 Introduction of Luncheon Speaker 4
10 Program Adjustments 4
11 Report of NVATA 4
12 National Officer Reports 4
13 Report of AATE/!. 5
14 Interim Report of the Treasurer 5
15 NPASO Report 5
16 Report and Recommendations--Standing Committee on 6 National FF.!\ Constitution and Bylaws
17 Report and Recommendations--Standing Committee on 6 International and Hall of Achievement
18 Rep:ort and Recommendations--Standing Convnittee on 6 Publications, Information and Supply Service
19 Report and Recommendations--Standing Committee on Policy 8 20 Report and Recommendations--FFA Finance Committee 9 21 Report of National FF.!\ Foundation Sponsoring Committee 10 22 Report and Recommendations--Standing Committee on 11
Contests and Awards
23 Motion to Commend Dr. Corbin 12
24 National FFA Al umnic Council Report 13
25 Report and Recorrmencations--Standing Committee on 13 Leadership Development
Item Number Subject Page r~umber
26 Report on l\dministrative Matters and legal Issues 14 27 Report and Recommendations--Research Committee 14
28 Report of Consultants 14
29 Standing of State Associations 14
30 f·1o ti on to Comrne nd Mr. Dreessen 14
31 Announcements 15
32 Adjournment 15
JOINT MEETING OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANO
NATIO~U\L OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE FJ'.Rf1ERS OF .!H~ERICA
Alexandria, Virginia January 24~27, 1983
i'londay ~'lorning, January 24~ 1983
The meeting of the Soard of Directors and Na tiona 1 Officers of the Future Farmers of America was called to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Llash1ngton Room of the National FFl\ Center, Alexandria, Virginia, by the Chairman, Mr. Byron
F. Rawls. Those present in addition to Mr. Rawls included:
Board of Directors
Curtis Corbin, Jrq State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Atlanta, Georgia Hilliam Dannenhauer, State Supervisor, /\gricultural Education, Dover, Delaware Ralph Dreessen, State Supervisor, Vocational /\griculture, Stillwater, Oklahona
*Thaine :1cCormick, Director, Office of Occupational Specialties, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
Duane Vi. Nielsen, Deputy Director, Division of Innovation and Development, U.S. Department of Education, Hashington, OC
~Jilliam !3. Schreck, Head Consultant, Agricultural Education, Springfield, Illinois Les Thompson, Program Specialist, Accountability Branch" Division of State
Vocational Programs, U.S. Department of Education, t-Jashington, DC
J. W. Warren, Chief, Program Access Branch, Division of State Administered Programs, U.S. Department of Education, ~lashington~ DC
Ex-Officio Members
Byron F. Rawls, Chairman~ Board of Directors, and Program Specialist~
Agriculture, Agribusiness and flatural Resources, U.S. Department of Esfucation, Hashington, DC
C. Coleman Harris, Secretary, Soard of Directors, and Program Specialist,
Agriculture~ Agribusiness and Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Education, Hashington, DC
David A. Miller, Treasurer, FFA, and Regional Coordinators State Department of Education, Baltimore:; ~·1aryland
Board of National Officers
Jan Eberly, National FFA President, Fallbrook, California Marty Coates~ National Secretary, Clarkton, North Carolina Cara Doyle, National Vice President, Green Bay, Wisconsin Bruce Kettler, National Vice President, Anna, Ohio
Bryan Stamps, National Vice President, Edwards, Mississippi
~Jendell Jeffreys, National Vice President, Bokchito~ Oklahoma
*~!r. r.JcCormick was unab1 e to attend the meeting
Consultants
Dale Butcher, President, NVATA, Hest Lafayette, Indiana
Ronald A. Brown, Associate Professor» f'1ississipp1 State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi
Richard f'1. Foster, Assistant Professor, P.gricultural Education, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Clark U. Hanson, Supervisor of Teacher Education in Agriculture, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
Arthur P. Ives, Vice President, NVATA, Oxford, New York Layton Peters, Past President, NVATA, New Ulm, Minnesota
~Jalt Schuh, Vice President, NVATA, Bow, 1,,fashington
Edgar P. Yoder, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Others present for all or portions of the meeting
blilson W. Carnes, Administrative Director, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia
Harry J. Andrews, Director, National FFA Supply Service, Alexandria, Virginia Robert tJ. Cox, Executive Director~ Mational FF/!, Alumni ,L\ssociation, Alexandria,
Virginia
Glenn D. Luedke, Director of .~dvertising, The National FUTURE FARf~1ER r!agazine, Alexandria, Virginia
John M. Pitzer, Senior Editor, The National FUTURE FARMEP Magazine, Alexandria, Virginia
fflichael Hilson, Managing Editor, The National FUTURF'. FARMER Magazine, Alexandria, Virginia
Ted Amick, Program Specialist/Contests, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia Tony Hoyt, Program Specialist, leadership, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia Cameron Dubes, Director of Infonnation, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia
Lennie Gamage, Program Specialist/International, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia Robert A. Seefeldt, Program Specialist/Awards, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia
Bernie Staller, Executive Director, National FFA Foundation Sponsoring Committee~ f~dison, Wisconsin
Kim Havens, Assistant Executive Director, National FF1'\ Foundation Sponsoring Committee, Madison, Wisconsin
Steven R. Greene, Assistant Executive Director, Mational FFl\ Foundation Sponsorin' Committee, f·'ladison, Hisconsin
Kenneth G. Seering, President, National FFA Alumni Association, Denmark, Uisconsin
Sam Stenzel, Executive Director, NVATA, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia George Verzagti f'Janager ADP, FFP., Alexandria, Virginia
Harriet Verzagt, Archivist, FFA, Alexandria, Virginia
1. INVOCATION -- The Invocation was given by Bruce Kettler, National Vice President, Anna, Ohio.
2. SEATING OF NEHLY ELECTED N/fflOW\l OFFICERS .'\ND CONSULTANTS Nat ion a 1 Officers
Jan Eberly, Matio11al President Marty Coates 9 r·lational Secretary Cara Doyle, National Vice President Bruce Kettl er, National Vice President Bryan Stamps, National Vice President
~fonde 11 Jeffreys, National Vice President Consultants
Arthur P. Ives, Vice President, NVATA, Oxford, New York
~onald A. Brown, ,ll,ssociate Professor, Mississippi State College, Mississippi Richard M. Foster, t".ssistant Professor, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Halt Schuh, Vice President, NVATA, Bow, Mashington
3. BRIEFHJG ON BOARD PROCEDURES -- The Chairman briefly explained the Board's function, purposes and operatina procedures. He reviewed the role of the members, officers and consultants.
4. APPROV.l\L OF PREVIOUS MINUTES AND GOVERNHJG COMMITTEE MINUTES -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Mr. Harren)* seconded by Bryan Stamps (Dr. Corbin) and carried to approve the November 1982 Minutes and the Governing Committee f'iinutes of December 15~ 1982, and January 14, 1983. (See Appendix A)
5. IMTRODUCTION OF NEH NATIONAL FFA TREASURER -- Mr. Rawls introduced Mr. David A. !tiller of Maryland who is filling the vacancy of National FFA Treasurer due to the retirement of Mr. J. M. Campbell.
r-lOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (r.1r. Thompson), seconded by Bruce Kettler (Dr. Nielsen) and carried to elect Mr. David A. Mill er as ne111 National FF.~ Treasurer, and to thank Mr. Campbell for his many years of service.
6. REM.l\RKS FROM NEM NATIONAL FFA TREASURER -- Mr. Mill er thanked the Governing Committee and others who appointed him to this position and indicated that he looked forward to \"mrking with the Boards and asked their help in moving the Organization forward. Mr. ~lfller paid high res pee t to r1r • Camp be 11 and noted the great cha 11 en ge ahead •
*Parentheses indicate joint action by the National FFA Officers and Board of Directors.
7. NO'.'l:V\TIMG COMf'UTIEE FOR DE BOARD MEMBER TO REPLACE MR. LES rnm:iPSON ON TIO.l\RBOrmusTEES -- Mr. Rawls appointed Mr. ThompSQ!!_ and Dr. Nielsen
to serve as a comm1ttee to appoint a replacement on the-Uoard of Trustees.
f,lr. J. U. Harren was nominated.
1'lOTION -- It was moved by Bruce Kettl er (Mr. Schreck} seconded by f'Jarty Coates (f'lr. Dannenhauer} and carried to elect Mr. J. tL Warren to the Board of Trustees.
8. EXPLAMATION OF STANDING COf'lf1ITTEES FOR 1983 -- Mr. Harris reviewed the Standing Committee structure, the purpose and the role of the Standing Committees in regard to the Board. He explained the Board Motion form for Standing Committees to use in order to prepare specific motions for the Board. nr. Bill Dannenhauer was asked to serve as chairman of the Policy Committee in the absence of Mr. McCormick.
9. INTRODUCTION OF LUNCHEON SPEAKER -- Dr. LeRoy A. Cornelsen, Director, Division of Vocational Education Services, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U. S. Department of Education, was introduced and welcomed by f'lr. Rawls. Dr. Cornelsen will be joining some of the Committees during the morning and bring brief remarks at the luncheon.
The meeting was recessed until 1:00 p.m. on Tueseday, January 25.
Tuesday Afternoon, January 25, 1983
The meeting was reconvened at 1:00 p.m. with all members of the Boards present, with the exception of Mr. f'lcCormick.
10. PROGRAf'l AOJ!JSTI!iENTS -- 1) Report of Consultants to be placed under Unfinished Business, 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 1983. 2) Finance Committee meoting moved from Thursday morning, January 27, to Wednesday morning, January 26si 1983.
11. REPORT OF NVATA -- The report was presented by f•,1r. Dale Butcher, Presidents NV/\TA. (See Appendix B)
MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Mr. liJarren) seconded by Bryan Stamps (Dr. Nielsen) and carried to accept the report of NVATA.
12. NATIONAL OFFICER REPORTS -- TI1e 1982-83 National Officers' Team Goals are
to
put special emphasis on Supervised Occupational Experience Program, Membership Development and to work cooperatively with the National FFA Staff, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Foundation and Alumni for the better- ment of the FF/\ Organization. The National Officers reported briefly on their activities since election. The report covered their Orientation with the r~ational Staff in December, 1982; the January Greenhand Moti- vation Tour in Missouri, sponsored by MFl\, Inc. si their individualexperience tours to Ohio, Hisconsin, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, \Jashington and Illinois. They also reported on their upcoming 12-day trip to Japan and U.S. Tour of Business and Industry.
r~OTI1N -- It was moved by Mr. Dannenhauer, seconded by Mr. Schreck and carried to accept this inspiring report anc co11111end the officers for their dedication, conrnitment and enthusiasm.
13.
REPORTOF
AATEA -- Dr. Ed Yoder presented the following report:111. There needs to be a continued effort to maintain close relationships with the field through continued util f zation of the teacher consultants representing fJVl\TA and teacher educators representing AATEA.
2. The cor.imittee structure must be maintained prior to the official Board meetings; this provides( excellent input from individuals implementing programs in the field into the decisions of the FF:~ Organization.
3. Concern has been expressed over the addition of contests. Contests, if added, in fact all contests currently in existence, should reflect modern agricultural practices~ for example, does dairy food need
updating?
4. He believe that a special effort on behalf of the National Officers, FFA Staff, Teacher Educators, State Supervisors continue to be made to provide the encouragement and support needed for the local vo-ag teachers to effectively complete their responsibilities for educating our youth interested in agriculture.
5. Some consideration should be given to making the workload of the contests and awards committee more equitable; a possible solution would be to separate the responsibilities into a committee on contests and a comnittee on awards.
In su1T1T1ary: Strongly support the concept of the agreement between FFA and USOE regarding the involvement of teachers and teacher educators on the Board of Directors. We stand ready to assist the Board, National Officers. FFA Foundation and National FFl\ Center Staff. Don't hesitate to call on our constituents."
MOTION -- It was moved by Bruce Kettl er (Mr. Thompson) seconded by ~Jendel l Jeffreys {r~r. :Jannenhauer) and carried to accept the report of A.~TEA.
14. INTERIM REPORT OF THE TREASURER -- Mr. Dave Miller, National FFA Treasurer~
gave a status report of the first four months of the year and made comparison to the first four months of the last year.
~~OTIOM -- It was moved by Marty Coates {Mr. Dannenhauer) seconded by
Bruce Kettl er (i1r. Dreessen) and carried to accept the National Treasurer 1 s interim report.
15. NATIONAL POSTSECONDARY AGRICUL TUR.t\L STUDENT ORGANIZATION ( NPJ\SO)
l:Jr. Rawls reported 450 institutions in the program with approximately 65,000 members. Ile are supporting the NPASO from the FF!\~ NVATA and the ,!\l umni.
The NPJl.SO National Leadership Conference will be held ~arch 21-25, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Ooyl e (~1r. ~larren) seconded by Bruce Kettler (Mr. Schreck) and carried to accept t~e report of the NPASO.
16. REPORT ANO RECOMi1ENDP.TIONS -- STANDING COt'lMimE ON
NATIONAL
FFACONSTITUTIO
N AND BYU\~JS --Dr. Corbin, Chairman, made the following recommendation:
That the subject of retaining membership durin
ghigh school without being enrolled in vocational agriculture (Article V, Section B, Paragraph 2} be referred to the Research Committee to determine the situation preventin9 In-School members from enrolling in vocational agriculture.
MOTION --
It was moved by Bryan Stamps U
1r. Thompson) seconded by :
1arty Coates (M r. Oannenhauer) and carried to accept the recommendation.
17. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- STl\Nornc COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL--
HALL OF
ACHIEVEMEtH -- Mr.
Warren, Chairman, introduced
Nr. Lennie Gamage who gave the report on international activities. {See Appendix C}
M
r. t
,la rren then introduced Cara Doyle who
madesome suggestions for the Hall of Achievement.
(1)To brighen
upthe wall to the right of the stairs as you go down. Perhaps put a border on the si
gn listing sponsors. (2}To possibly change the tape on the South Forty to play soft music or an explanation of the room. Consider a time sequence display starting with
old agriculture on one side and work on to the international things. Find
an artist to do some kind of design or mural on the wall that is now blue with clouds. {
3)To incorporate some
FFAthemes and catchy phrases.
'.1r. H
arren concJuded the report
withthe committee's suggestion that the International staff consider making a booklet using excerpts from letters and reports of
WEAparticipants to show the more personal side of the
WEAprogram.
f'iOTIOf! --
It was moved by Bruce Kettl er
(Dr.Corbin) seconded by
Marty Coates (Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept the report and take the reco1T1r.1endations into consideration.
The meeting was recessed at
4:30p.m.
~Jednesday M
orning, January
25, 1983The meeting was reconvened at
8:40a.m.
withall members of the Soards present with the exception of f:ir. McCormick.
18. STANDH!G
COM fUTTEE REPORT --
PUBLICl\TIONS, INFORf.·JATION ANOSUPPLY SERVICE --
Mr. klilliam B. Schreck, Chairman, recognized and thanked his Committee, then presented their following recommendations.
N
ATI
Of!AL FF/\WEEK ntE
ME --
It\'las recommended that the
National FFA Soard of Directors approve the
1983-84National
FFA WEEKTheme selected by the
1982-83 N
ational
FF.'\Officers.
(Itwas stated that the theme would be
announced at the July Board Meetin
gfor use thereafter.)
f'JOTION -- It was moved by Marty Coates (f1r. Warren) seconded by Bruce Kettl er (rtr. Thompson) and carried to accept the reconunendat1on.
NATIONAL PSA CAMPAIGN -- It was recommended that since the Public Service Announcement campaign has been approved and is currently available for special project funding and has not been sold, the National FFA Board of Directors request of the National FFA Foundation Board of Trustees that consideration be given to funding a PSA campaign as part of the 1983-84 National FFA UEEK celebration and that 1982 Foundation General Funds be utilized to fund the campaign. And that with a budget of $45,000 for production and reproduction, target stations would be identified and each state would be presented tapes for delivery.
MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Mr. ~Jarren) seconded by Bruce Kettler (Dr. Nielsen) and carried to accept the recommendation.
It was the consenus of the group that this was a very vital program and if ever there was a time when we need to get the word out, it's now!
STUDrnT H/\.MOOOOK -- It was recommended that the FFA Board of Directors request of the Mational FFA Foundation Board of Trustees that the Student Handbook once again be made available as a special project of the National
FFA Foundation.
MOTION -- It was moved by Bryan Stamps (Dr. Corbin) seconded by Cara Doyle (f·Jr. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept the recommendation.
ADVISOR' s HANDBOOK -- It was recommended that the FFA Board of Oirectors request of the Mationa1 FFt\ Foundation Board of Trustees that the
Advisor's Mandboo!< once again be made available as a special project of the tJational FFA Foundation.
!_10TION -- It was moved by lr!endel 1 Jeffreys (Mr. Harren) seconded by Bruce Kettler (Mr. Dreessen) and carried to accept the recommendation.
It was stated that the two handbooks have met with approval and have proved themselves useful and successful but need to be updated with the upcoming changes in FFA awards and programs.
The question was posed as to the completion dates for the above two books if the projects are funded. It was stated that the date for delivery of newly-revised handbooks to the Supply Service for order fulfillment was August of 1984. It was further stated that Don Erickson, retired State Supervisor of Agriculture Education in North Dakota will act as Editor of the two handbooks if funding is secured.
PRICE O~ OFFICIAL FFA JACKET -- It was recommended that the price of the
·affi ci a 1 FFA Jacket for 1983-84 be set by the Governing Committee.
f'10TION It was moved by Bruce Kettler (rr.r. Thompson) seconded by Wendell Jeffreys 0·1r. ~Jarren) and carried to accept the recommendation.
(It was hoped that the current price of $26.75
per
jacket would not have to be increased but since the supplier would not know his costs until May-- and the Board doesn't meet until July--the above action was requested in casea
price changewas
necessary when the Board is out of session.)FFA FEATURED IN TV SPECIAL -- Cameron Dubes, FFl\ Director of Information, discussed the film ''Uho Wil 1 Farm The Land?" produced by El anco Products Company in cooperation with the Future Farmers of America that will be premiering in Hashington, DC, in March. He stated that more than 100 television stations fn 31 states will carry the film during National
Agriculture Heel<, March 18-24, and that most stations wil 1 air the show on Sunday 9 March 20 or fli'iOnday, March 21.
19. STANDIMG COMMITTEE REPORT -- POLICY -- Vir. William Oannenhauer, Chairman, gave the report on the Policy Committee meeting and presented their · recommendations.
USDE/FFA BOARD AGREEMENT -- It was recommended that the USOE/National FFA Board Agreement be implemented into the Official FF/\ Policy. (It was stated that a "Memorandum of Understanding" was signed by Byron Rawls and Dr. Robert Worthington, USDE, regarding FFA Board membership. This pertained specifically to instances where no qualified individuals are available from the
USDE
to fill vacancies on the FFA Board in accordance with Public Law 740. An alternative procedure which includes teachers or··teacher educators was, outlined in this mernoran1ym~ (See Appendix D) l,lOTION -- It was moved by Wendell Jeffreys (Mr. Schreck) seconded by Cara Doyle (Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept this recommendation.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the make-up of the Consultants to the Board in case the above-mentioned memorandum would ever have to be implemented. ~r. Dannenhauer reported that no action was taken by the
Policy Committee on this matter; therefore, the structure of the consultants would remain as is. After further discussion the following motion was made:
MOTION REGARDING STRUCTURE OF CONSllLTA!ffS TO BOARD -- It was moved by Bryan Stamps (Dr. Nielsen) seconded by Marty Coates (Dr. Corbin) and carried that this matter concerning the Consultants to the Soard be referred to the Policy Committee and that they report back at the July meeting.
POLICY ON SP.LE OF OFFICIAL FFA J/\CKET -- It was recommended to strike the Official FFA Pol icy on page 33, ITEM 1, and insert the following:
FFA jackets will be sold only for use by active constitutional FFA members. The presentation of the jacket as a gift to any non-member is strictly prohibited. This includes jackets for honorary
or any other
typeof membership. The only exceptions
tothis policy are the replacement of jackets for past members and as provided in Policy No. 7 listed below. Both of these exceptions must have the approval of the State Advisor, State Executive Secretary, or
District Advisor.
Policy
7.Official
FFP.jackets
maybe
~1orn byincoming Uork Experience
Abroad participants~providing the lettering
ofthe jacket is not in conflict with the above policies.
MOT! ON It was
ooved by Cara Doyle (Or. Corbin) seconded
byBryan Stamps (Mr. Schreck) and carr1
edto accept the recommendation.
(It was stated that besides
beingplaced in the Policy Manual that the above would also
beused in the Supply Service Catalog.)
ADDITION TO ANNUAL REPORT It was recommended that the Board require the follo
wing statement
tobe added to the Annual FFA Report beginning in 1984:
I hereby certify that all components of the National FFA report are enclosed or have previously been submitted and that all claims and information are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and further in compliance with the
National FFA Constitution Article
XI~Section A, I confirm with the fol lowing signature that I am the State Supervisor of /\gricul ture Education and the State
FFA Advisor in the State of
~~~--(~S-ta_t_e_)~~----
Date of forwarding this report
~~--c~---te_),__~~~
MOTior~ -- It
was moved
byWendell Jeffreys (M r. Thompson) seconded by Bruce Kettler (
nr. Schreck) and carried to accept this recommendation.20. REPORT AUD RECOf1MEMDATIOMS --
FFA
FifllVJCE STANDING CDr''.MITTEE --!'ir. Ralph Dreessen, Chairman, recognized his Committee members stating
that they had Qet Sunday afternoon an
dagain on f!Jonday morning. He then presented the Committee's recommendations.
H1PROVE
APPEARAN CE OF
FFACENTER PROPERTY -- It was recommended that the FFA Center Staff renovate and improve the appearance of the identification signs at the front of the FFA Center property.
HOTIOM
It was moved
byCara (k)yl e (Mr. Schreck) seconded
byBryan
Stamps (
Mr. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept the recommendation.
OEVELOPf-lE!.JT Aim IViPLEMENTATION OF A LANDSCAPE PLA~~ FOR FFA CENTER It uas recommended that steps be taken to involve local chapters in the development and implementation of
a
landscape plan for the (·lational FFA Center in coordination with previous Board action relative to landscape planning for th~ Center.MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (f''1r. Schreck) seconded by Bruce Kettler (r-lr. Thompson) and carried to accept the reco!l111endation.
FFA ALIJ!?NI ASSOCil\TION -- Mr. Robert Cox, Executive Director of the FFA Alumni Association~ distributed copies of the Alumni's proposed draft budget. He stated that it will be refined and presented in final format at the July Board meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 11:55 a.m.
'.·Jednesday ,l\fternoon, January 26 ~ 1983
The meeting was reconvened at 12:45 p.m. with all members of the Boards present with the exception of r1r. f'.1cConnfck.
FFA FHlANCE STANDH!G CO~n'UTTEE REPORT - Continued -- f-1r. ::lreessen continued with the Ff nance Comrni ttee Report. He indicated that Mr. Carnes, Administra-
tive Director. reported to the committee that some local chapters are obtaining the FFA Organization's tax exemption. The committee is of the opinion that the tax exemption status for local chapters should be tied in with their school system rather than the FF/\ Organization's blanket
exemption.
Mr. Dreesen presented nr. Dave Miller, newly appointed FFA Treasurer.
Mr. Mil 1 er 1 ed a thorough f tern by i tern review of the 1983-84 prel i:ninary budgeti along with
a
comparison of 1982-83 income sources and expenses.The preliminary budget was discussed in great detail. The Boards commended
f'lr. Miller and the FF/.\ staff for the excellent detailed preliminary budget
and fe1t confident that a balanced budget would be presented and approved at the July Board Meeting.
f':!QTI'Jf! -- It was moved by Bruce Kettler (Mr. Dreessen) seconded by r;arty Coates (Mr. Harren) and carried to accept the FF,\ Finance Committee Report.
21. REPORT OF Nl\TIONAL FF.I\ FOU:f)ATION SPONSORING COfl'lMITTEE -- Mr. Bernie Stallers Executive Director of the National FFA Foundation Sponsoring
Committee, presented a final ~eport for 1932. Mr. Staller distributed a final financial report for 1982, and 1 ed an item by item review for the years 1979 to 1932. He commended r7r. Kim Havens i ,a,ssi stant Executive
Director for his fine worki and Mr. Steven R. Greena9 Assistant Executive Director who was employed by the Sponsoring Committee February 1, 1982.
Mr. Staller then presented a visual report on the 11Use of Foundation Funds"
based on the 1982 budget along with a thorough explanation. Two new items for 1983 wfl 1 be presented to the Foundation Board of Trustees for con- sideration at their meeting on January 289 1933, as follows:
1. To purchase an office computer system for the Madison Office.
2. To add one additional staff person in the corporate fund raising system.
Mr. Staller stated that anticipation for 1983 looks good and it should equal or top the 1902 campaign. He extended appreciation to the National
FF/\ staff for their hard work and cooperation throughout the year.
i'-1CTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Mr. Schreck) seconded by Marty
Coates (f.1r. Thompson) and carried to accept Mr. Staller's report and commend the FF.!\ Foundation Sponsoring Committee staff for their fine work for the Foundation.
UPDATE ON 1983 FFA FOUNDATI QN BUDGET -- Mr. Bob Seefeldt distributed copies of the 1983 National FFA Foundation Budget which was approved by the Boards at their July, 1982 meeting. He then conducted a review of the budget, pointing out some minor changes. Mo action was taken, however, Jan Eberly, National FFA President, thanked Mr. Seefeldt for his fine report.
FOUNDATION REVIEW CONMITTEE REPORT -- Mr. Rawls reported on the functions and activities of the Foundation Review Committee. This committee meets six times a year to review the budget and expenses of the Foundation.
22. REPORT AND RECm'f'tENDATIONS -- STAMOH!G cor~mTTEE ON CONTESTS ANO AHARDS
The committee report was presented by Mr. Les Thompson, Chairman, which included the following recommendations:
.1984 SOE ~IORKSHOP -- It was reconrnended that the 1984 SOE Workshop which
was approved by the FFA Board of Directors as a special project be funded by the General Fund of the National
FFA
Foundation if no special project sponsor can be secured.MOTIOM -- It was moved by Bruce Kettl er (Mr. Schreck) seconded by Bryan Stamps (Mr. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept this reconrnendation.
USDE MEMBERSHIP rn THE FARM DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL -- The committee recommends that a representative from the U.S. Department of Education attend the Farm Division of the National Safety Council, paid for with U.S. Department of Education funds.
MOTION -- It was moved by Bruce Kettler (Dr. Corbin) seconded by Mendell Jeffreys (Mr. Dreessen} and carried to accept this recommendation.
s Pf. CL°'L P~PHAS Is rn S.l\FETY-OCCUPJ\,MTANT PRO TE CTI ON PROGRA.t\11 -- It was recommended to accept the proposal to develop in cooperation with the
National Highway Traffic Safety J\dministration, Department of Transportation, a special emphasis safety program in the area of 110ccupantant Protection"
for use in the existing National FFA Safety Awards Program by local FFA chapters in their conrnunity and school safety programs.
MOTIOf·l It was moved by Marty Coates (Dr. Nielsen) seconded by Bryan Stamps (Mr. Warren) and carried to accept this reconrnendation.
NEH .~MERI CAN FARMER ANn PROFICIENCY AWARD APPLICil\TIONS -- As a result of the work done by the appointed review committee that met in Minnesota, January, 1982, and the recommendations provided by the Board of Directors in July, 1982, new American Farmer and Agricultural Proficiency /\ward
applications have been developed. (Copies were distributed to the Boards.) These applications are presently being set in type and will be available for a small field study by March 1, 1983. The committee recommends approval of the revised Agricultural Proficiency Award and American Farmer Degree application forms.
MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Dr. Nielsen) seconded by Bruce Kettl er (r1r. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept this recommendation
BOAC INCEMTIVE FUNDING -- Recor.vnend to the Foundation Board of Trustees for approval the BOAC Incentive Funding - State Inservice Efforts in Community Development to be effective in 1983.
r10TI0M -- It was moved by Wendell Jeffreys (Dr. Corbin} seconded by
Bruce Kettler (Mr. Oannenhauer) and carried to accept this recommendation.
NATIONAL FFA FORESTRY CDrffEST -- It was recommended to initiate a National FFA Forestry Contest utilizing special committee monies, to establish the contest prior to making the contest available for sponsorship as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Considerable discussion followed.
MOTION -- It was moved by Wendell Jeffreys (Dr. Corbin) seconded by Bryan Stamps (Mr. Dreessen) and carried to accept this reconun,endation.
NATIONAL PROGRAr1 OF ACTIVITIES -- Recommended that the following be added in the Program of P.ctivi ties:
Page 10 - Item 10, a. - 1112. Initiate an Incentive Funding Program for State inservice efforts in community development."
Page 11 - Item 11, c. - "Develop an 'Occupantant Restraint' safety emphasis progr~m in cooperation with the Nat ional Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion •11
r.iOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Dr. Corbin} seconded by Bruce Kettler (Dr. Nielsen) and carried to accept this recommen·iation.
MATIOMAL FF.I\ CONTEST STUDY COMMITTEE -- Mr. Thompson briefly reported on recorrm1endati0ns from the National FFA Contest Study Committee held in Kansas City. He indicated that a complete report will be presented at the July Board Meeting. No action was taken.
23. ~10TICtl -- After an announcement by Dr. Corbin that he will be unable to attend the final sessions of the Board of Directors' meeting and the meeting of the Foundation Board of Trustees, it v11as moved by Marty Coates
(f'lr. Uarren) seconded by Cara Doyle (Dr. Nielsen) to extend a vote of sincere thanks to Dr. Corbin for his services on the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was recessed at 4:45 p.m.
T'1ursday l-1orning, January 27, 1983
The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 a.m. with all members of the Boards present with the exception of Mr. McCormick.
24. NATIONAL FFA ALUViNI COUNCIL REPORT -- The .~lumnf Council report was given by :1r. Robert Cox, Executive Director of the National
FF, ,
Alumni Association, on behalf of Mr. Kenneth Seering, National FFA Alumni Association President.rmTION -- It was moved by Hendell Jeffreys O~r. Harren) seconded by Bryan Stamps (Mr. Schreck) and carried to accept the National FFA Alumni Council's report and to compliment them on a super job and appreciation for their support of the National FFA Organization.
25. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIOMS -- STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT -- Dr. Duane Nielsen, Chairman of the Leadership Development Committee,
thanked the members of the cor.unittee and particularly Elsie Sisson who prepared the recoll'lllendations. Dr. Nielsen presented the following recommendations:
C/\REER SHOLJ -- Recon1T1end the Career Show stay open at 1 east until 7 :00 p.m.
on t-lednesday and Thursday nights at the National FFA Convention.
:·10TION -- It was moved by Bruce Kettl er (Mr. Thompson) seconded by Marty Coates U1r. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept this recommendation.
RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS -- It was recommended to recognize sponsors who have contributed 15 years. 25 years and 35 years at the Mational FF/\
Convention.
;r!QTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (Mr. Harren) seconded by Bryan Stamps {Mr . Schreck) and carried to accept this recon1T1endation.
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STATE ADVISORS AN:l EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES -- It was reconlTlended that the National FF.I\ Foundation Trustees be asked to fund from 1932 Foundation General Funds, not to exceed $2,275,00, on-site Horkshop operating expenses for the March 28-31 proposed t4orkshop for new State FFA Advisors and Executive Secretaries.MOTION -- It was moved by Bryan Stamps {Mr. Dannenhauer) seconded by Bruce Kettler (Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept this recommendation.
SPONSORS' RECOGMITIOM Dli!NER AT rlATIONl\l FFA CONVENTION -- Recommend to the Board of Trustees that Foundation Special Project funding be sought for National Officer Candidates and current National Officers to attend the Sponsors' Recognition Banquet and RecepUon at the National FFA Convention and include the cost of tickets for the Regional Prof;ciency Finalists, 8 Public Speaking Finalists and the 8 Regional Stars and their spouses. in their respective award sponsors budget.
MOTION -- It was moved b,y ~Jendel 1 Jeffreys (Mr. Marren) seconded by Bryan Stamps {Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept this recommendation.
26. REPORT ON ADViINISTR.t\TIVE HATTERS AND LEGAL ISSUES -- Mr. Carnes reported on legal matters of the organization and gave a report on the use of the Computer.
27. REPORT AND RECDrlMENDATIONS -- RESEARCH COMl\~ITTEE -- Dr. Clark Hanson, Chairman, expressed thanks to the committee and thanked Bob Seefeldt, on behalf of vocational agriculture teachers, for revision of the American Farmer and Proficiency Award Applications. Dr. Hanson presented the following recommendations:
COMPILING A SOEP VO-AG/FFA NATIONAL DATA BASE -- Recommend to issue a Request for Proposal for the development of a nationwide SOEP Vo-Ag/FFA Reporting System and Procedures of implementation.
MOTION -- It was moved by Marty Coates (Mr. Schreck) seconded by
Bruce Kettler (Mr. Dannenhauer) and carried to accept the recommendation.
HJROLU~ENT AN'."! NON-ErmOLLMENT OF IN-SCHOOL FF., r,~EMBERS IM VO-AG CLASSES -- Recommend to issue a Request for Proposal to determine factors associated with preventing in-school FFA members from enrolling in regularly
scheduled classes of vocational agriculture.
MOTION -- It was moved by Bruce Kettler (Dr. Nielsen) seconded by Marty Coates (Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept this recormnendation.
28. REPORT OF CONSULTANTS -- Mr. Dale Butcher, President MV/\TA, read the report of the Consultants to the Boards. (See Appendix E)
MOTIOM -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (i1r. t~arren) seconded by ~1endel l Jeffreys (Mr. Thompson) and carried to accept the Consultants' report.
29. STANDING OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS -- Mr. Coleman Harris reported that all Annual neports from the states have been reviewed with the exception of Massachusetts. Since it is a requirement to send an Annual Report to the National FFA Center and Massachusetts did not follow through with this requirement, considerable discussion took place on this situation.
MOTION -- It was moved by \fondel 1 Jeffreys (Mr. Warren) seconded by Bruce Kettler {Dr. Nielsen) and carried that the National FFA Board of Directors take appropriate action, in writing, to notify Massachusetts that they are out of compliance with the National Organization unless the Annual Report is submitted to the National FFA Center before the July Board of Directors meeting. Failure to comply will place the state charter in jeopardy.
30. MOTION -- It was moved by Cara Doyle (;1r. Schreck) seconded by Marty Coates (Vir. Thompson) and carried to commend Mr. Ralph Dreessen for his excellent
~ervice and dedication to the National FFA Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
31. ANNOUMCEf.1ENTS -- The next meeting of the Board of Directors and National Officers will be held July 18-21, 1933, at the National FFA Center. The next meeting of the Foundation Board of Trustees will be held July 22, 1983.
32. ViOTICN TO ADJOURN -- At 11:50 a.m., there being no further business to come before the Boards~ it was moved by Bryan Stamps (Mr. Schreck}
seconded by Marty Coates {Mr. Marren) and carried that the meeting be adjourned until July 18, 1983.
C.
COleman Harris, SecretaryMINUTES
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND
BOARD OF NATI O~AL OFFICERS
MINUTES
FFA GOVERNING COMMITTEE December 15, 1982
The meeting of the FFA Ciovern1ng Committee was called to order by Byron F. Rawls, Chairman.
f•;JOTION 1 -- The Governing Committee met on Hednesday, December 15, for the purpose of discussing the need for a workshop primarily directed toward new State FFA Advisors and Executive Secretaries. Since the turnover of individuals
in these two {2) important positions at the state level has been so great over the past 12 to 18 months it seems extremely important that these individuals be invited to a workshop at the National FFA Center.
Therefore, ft was moved by Les Thompson, seconded by Jim Warren and carried to approve of a March, l983 workshop for new State Advisors and FF!\ Executive Secretaries. Detailed proposal to be presented to the Soard of Directors in January, 1983.
ViOTION 2 -- It was moved by Jim Harren, seconded by Les Thompson and carried to approve the procedure discussed with the Board of Directors to seek a sponsor through the National FFA Foundation to fund the Ad-Hoc Committee Meetings of the New Structure of National Leadership for Vocational Agrf culture, and to re- commend to the Board of Trustees in January of 1983.
MOTION 3 -- Since Julian M. Campbell has officially notified the National FFA Advisor of his retirement effective December 31, 1982, it was moved by Les
Thompson, seconded by Jim Warren and carried to appoint David A. Miller, Regional Coordinator, Maryl and State Department of Education. to serve as Treasurer of the National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation, effective Jan. 1. 1983.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ C. Coleman Harris, Secretary January 14, 1983
The meeting of the FFA Governing Committee was called to order by Byron F. Rawls, Chairman.
It was moved by Les Thompson. seconded by Jim Harren. and carried to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Review Committee appointed by the National Advisor and approve the appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Hinkle as Circulation
Ful ff llment Manager in the Publication Divf sion effective January 31, 1983, at Grade 8, Step 1.
The vacancywas created by the retirement of Mrs. Adriana Stagg. There were four appl1cations from the staff at the National FFA Center. All applicants
were interv~ewed by the Committee be.fore makfna their decisions and recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ C. Coleman Harris, Secretary
NATIONAL FFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Chairman, FFA Board Members, National FFA Officers, Consultants and guests, it is my pleasure to report to you on behalf of the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association. Since our last report to you we ha\l'e completed a highly successful national convention in St. Louis and our annual winter Board of Directors meeting.
:ur J4th annual convention included 576 vocational educators and spouses. · Awards were presented to Outstanding Young Members, Career Exploration and Sotmd Off For Agriculture winners as well as Ideas Unlimited and Advisors of National FFA Livestock Proficiency winners. Twenty three states received the P,rofessional State Association Award, nine states were recognized for increasing tlteir members by 10% or more, five states attained 100% membership and four of ,:,ose states were recognized for 15 consecutive yea1.-s of 100% membership.
Delegates accepted the 1982 Special Study Committee Report and approved the Board of Directors recommendations for implementation of the report. Delegates
<:.li;:o amended NVATA Bylaws to remove gender reference, provided for a president
'~l.:.ct in lieu of a past president and increased memb0rship dues. Policy resolutions were passed addressing:
1. A National Priority Statement for Agriculture 2. St.ate Vocational Education Legislation
3. NVATA Ideas Unlimited Entries 4. AVA Regional Structure
5. NVATA Regional Leadership Conferences.
Our Board of Directors meeting (completed Saturday} examined many of the issues surfaced-at our convention. The Board approved the continuation of work being done on a Handbook of Strategies and Concepts for State Vocational Education
l~glslation for Vocational Agriculture Teachers. The task force for agri-
<;;ul ture education proposal was reviewed and a secondary teacher and two
~lternates were selected to serve on this committee. The NVATA one and five vear plan was reviewed and updated. Six NVATA Regional Leadership Conferences
4er;;1 planned. Plans for implementing the NVATA Special Study Committee Proposals were initiated. NVATA communications, leadership programs, member- ship development, budget and convention programs were analyzed.
't'he NVATA has experienced an exciting period of development over the past two
ye;;ixs. Vocational agriculture has continued to evolve and through the leader- .sh!.? of Past Presidents Tom Jones and Layton Peters NVATA has been prepared to
f13(:e the changes that have occurred with positive .programs and positions. We
li;:ve also seen the FFA Board of Directors, under the leadership of Chairrr.an Ra'llls, develop a proposal to include teachers and teacher educators on the FFA Bva;:-d of Directors and a proposal for restructuring the national leadership of
a.,;~·icul.tural education.
,~e co;1gratulate the FPA Board and its leadership for their progressive thinking.
>'1<:: ·upport the development of these ideas and urge their implementation as
ra1 J.dly et!> i,; practical. The NVATA requests that the Board give consideration
t·::. !na.intaining a NVATA consultant to the FFA Board after a vocational. agri-
P.1 ture teacher is made a voting member of the FFA Board of Directors. We feel
; .. his action wil l cont.inue the important communication link between our two
orgaroizations.
Finally, I want to express the respect and admiration vo-ag teachers have for
•:.he persons around this table and thank you for the job you are doing for vocational agriculture students nationwide.
Respectfully submitted,
DALE BUTCHER, NVATA President
3. That when another vacancy occurs, that a teacher educator representing a region, beginning with the Eastern region· and proceeding to Southern, Central and Western, in that order be selected for a period of two years, from among three nominees selected by Agricultural Teacher Educators
from that region. to fulfill the responsibilities as de- fined in number two. This slot would continue to be filled with a teacher educator representative.
4. That when the two-year tenns of these two individuals expire, that another region as designated in the rotation plan, elect a representative from their group to serve another two-year term.
5. That when the situation arises, that there no longer exists two members of the OVAE, U. S. Department of Education staff who are qualified, to fulfill direct obligations as members of the Board, that another plan be considered for fulfilling this obligation. (This point is injected because it is felt ·. that it is necessary that the Department of Education should retain two members who are direct employees of the U. S.
Department of Education.)
The -selected individuals will be solicited by the Assi"stant Secretary on beha1 f of the Secretary of Education., with the assistance of the Board, and will then be made available to the Board to fulfill this responsibility.
The selected individuals will have the authority, during Board meetings and other official activities of the FfA, to participate as Board members with the authority accorded other staff members from the U. S. Department of Education.
The signatures of the individuals on this document will be the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Future Farmers of America, representing that Board, and the Assistant Secretary for
Vocational and Adult Education, representing the wishes and
authority of the U. S. Department of Education.
Robert M. Worthing on, Ph. D Assistant Secretary for
Vocational and Adult Education U. S. Department of Education
l . hDRl<; I::.XPElUENCE .4BRO!\D {WE.l\)
\.vE~\ is the prirrary exchange activ;Lty of Fi'~l\' s inter.national
cl";!partment, providing a long term agricultL1rrtl anc'l cultural experience for: FFA rnembers and youn9 fcirmers fron rron: than 2 "i countries around the V.Ol:'.'l•L Exchr:mges ar0 design~"!t.1 to provia-::: practical agricultural experil:'!nce on farms, rand·ies, i:1 onvunental horticulture 1:1nd
<:tgribusiness. At the sarne time, youns riarticipants liv1:} with host farnilies, exchan9e ideFts, and learn the language, culture, anc'l lifestyles of the C\)Untry they visit. fv"JOst exchangqs are for tJ1ree, six and twelve n:onth per~iods. In 1982, 285 young J:>eoplc took part in the t:.vo-way exchange.
C'..otmtrh~s participating in the WE:A prcx3L·am in 1981-82 include:
ll,ust::.ia, Belghun, Dernna.rk, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherl;_\1K1.s, t:l<.Jr.\.Jay, Sweden, Switzer.l<'\n<'!, Unite<'! Kin9dom (England,
-~cotlanrl., and Wales), and ~'Jest Gerrrany. J'..lso Chile, Colom'oia, Panama,
?.•.1stral.ia, New Zealan<i, ,Japan, Philippines, SoutJ1 Korea, South l\frica,
:< ·:-1 Th::;i.llan<1.
1T~ =~ \\!PJ.i Scholarsl1ip prograin (~011tinues to grl-:MT as a result of t~ne
effo:cts of our Foundation Sponsoring Comrrd.t tee Staff. To date, approx.ifi'ately $ 21,000. has heen pledged for 1983 Scholarships.
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FF'.l\. plans ana organizes Travel Seminars for its n~rnbership, and for me:rbers of tJ1e agriculturaJ e:-1u.cation profes~>ion. Seminars are of twc.r- three \'Jerd~ duration arn1 concentxate on the agricultL1ral and
professicmal i.nter(;:sts of t.he group. Several special Travel Setnirnffs dese:r.\te special note.
The Nat.ional FFA Officer lnternaticmal Exoed_•'i!nce Proqram provides FFA' s national ler::.ders1iip team with. exposZ1n~ to v\Orld-agricultural
trd.d.e, production an<i m:i.rketing pr</ulems, 1:1nd enables them to experience tJ1e cult•-1ral differences of one or rrore countrie~1. This pro::;ra.r:t gi 'J'es ufficf~t·s a so:-x'l background for the challenge of leading a voc<;ltional student 1x9aniz•3.tion witJ1 ex:tensive international invo l verrrmt.
tn 1981, trie National FFA Officen:,; traveled to Belgium, France and
\'Je:;t Gei:.-i-w_my vr.it"l. sp:::insQrship fran Elanco and tJ1e Carnation Conpany.
1!e,~tings ,,;ece held ·,.,i.th th.e Ministe'!~ of Agriculture of France, the
f'resiikmt of t:h.<:: ::-.,,~rman ran~~rs' Union, officials of the EC in Bn1ssels, and ~r.LU1 A9ric.1l:ttn:-al CrnmseJors in the ~rican Embassies
~.11 Be l<Jitlffi nnd F'ra.nce.
