Minutes
February 25, 2007
Sheraton Hotel – Lansing Michigan
Valerie See, President called the meeting to order at 11:10 am.
Introduction of attendees was made – 15 farms and 19 members were present
Request was made for additions to agenda – discussion of annual meeting date was requested by Bill Dotson
Tom Allan presented minutes from 2006 Annual meeting
John McLaughlin made the motion to approve the minutes with Mary VanAntwerp seconding the motion. Motion approved.
A short President’s report followed as Valerie thanked members and resigned her term of President as of this meeting.
Tom Allan presented the Treasurers report – Motion to approve by Travis Sheets, second by Dean Dykstra. Motion carried.
A report on the National Convention was given by Eddie Mackay. A 1 day meeting has been scheduled for the board to specifically focus on future planning.
Richard Muntz gave the AHCA report as he replaced Tom Snyder in the position of AHCA representative in January after Tom’s resignation. 2 issues affecting the MWHCA were discussed. An investigation committee has been formed to identify if Donna Wedge may be fronting cattle for Glen Bloem, who has been denied registration privileges from AHCA.
Also discussed was the controversy of the 2 show points from the Goshen show in October. The decision has been made to only allow the points from the one show, and a change has been made that will prevent the successive show dates in future.
A great brunch was enjoyed by all participants at Christie’s before re-convening the meeting.
Valerie gave an update on the Centreville show. This year the fair has aligned the dates with AHCA for easier show results. Booklets will not be sent, but access it made via their website: www.centrevillefair.com. All dates for AHCA registration will align with Centrevilles deadline dates, and motion was made by Rich Muntz to charge $3.00 per head for the MWHCA to fund the trophies and materials. Eddie Mackay seconded the motion which passed.
Adrianne Mishler gave report on International show, and the 2007 show is tentatively planned for the weekend of October 13-14, pending the hotel confirmation. Donations are welcome for the auction, and should be directed to Pat White.
Valerie gave report on Kalamazoo Scottish Festival, and Eddie Mackay gave report on the International Gathering. AHCA is looking into sponsoring a 2009 event in Scotland, and are planning on holding a gathering every 3 years, with every other event held in Scotland.
Dean made motion to renew ads in Hobby Farmer and Countryside and to reprint brochures, charging $.50 each for members. Bill Dotson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Marian gave report on the newsletter that should go out shortly after the meeting. She requested that we look into upgrading to a glossy newsletter, and determine if mailing should be to all AHCA members in the area or only MWHCA members. Rich Muntz motioned that the directors investigate options for upgrading distribution and authorize changes as thought prudent. Eddie Mackay seconded motion. Motion carried. Marian will report to Dean Dykstra with findings, cost, etc.
Valerie requested volunteers for summer BBQs. Dean Dykstra offered to host a barbeque, and Marian will include in newsletter as well.
Bylaws were discussed, and a motion by Dean Dysktra was made to set a committee to update the bylaws and report back to the directors for presentation to the membership. Intent is to clarify bylaws, and align the document with the current actions of the organization as the timing of meetings, and structure has changed over the years.
Committee nominated is John McLaughlin, Rich Muntz, and Bill Pruitt. Travis Sheets seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Election of officers ensued with no nominations from the floor. Adrianne Mishler was elected as Vice President/President Elect, Larry Koch as director, and Rich Muntz as Director to AHCA.
The office of President officially transferred from Valerie See to Dean Dykstra.
The following were appointed to the nominating committee:
Adrianne Mishler, Tom Allan, and Larry Koch.
Discussion of future meeting entailed. To avoid weather, the motion was made to move the annual meeting to Goshen, IN at the international show. In addition, an additional meeting will be held in the second week of March, alternating between locations in Michigan and Ohio. Motion made by Valerie See, seconded by Debbie Muntz. Motion carried.
Tom Allan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 pm. Seconded by Bill Dotson.
Meeting adjourned.