KASEP

AKES General Meeting - 09/27/02

Kentucky Association of State Extension Professionals September 27, 2002

Mark Eclov, President, called the meeting to order, and introduced the administrative panel – Dean Scott Smith; Associate Dean for Research, Nancy Cox; and Associate Dean for Extension, Larry Turner. Each made brief remarks, and then questions were taken from the floor.

Following the administrative update, the KASEP business meeting was held. Mark Eclov began the meeting by asking everyone to join him in thanking Janet Tietyen in making the arrangements for lunch.

Kim Henken shared that the minutes from the previous meeting had been posted to the web site. Deborah Hill moved that the minutes be approved as posted, Tim Woods seconded, and the motion carried.

Mark Eclov shared the Treasurer’s report on behalf of Lee Townsend. The association currently has $502.21 in checking, and $1265.56 in savings. For this year, approximately 60 people have paid dues to date.

Old Business: Program Committee - Mark Eclov shared the Program Committee report on behalf of Doug McLaren, Program Committee Chair. For the November 22nd meeting, a benefits update is being planned. We will plan to have audio / video links with Princeton and Quicksand. In January, KASEP will hold an awards luncheon in conjunction with the state Extension conference. Registration for the luncheon will be separate from the conference, and all five of our awards will be presented. For March 28th, a tour of the new Plant Science Building is being planned. The May meeting will be held on the 16th, and will include elections.

Awards Committee – Mark shared that Lee Meyer, past chair of the Awards Committee, recommended that KASEP consider a change to the awards nomination process. The 2001 committee felt that there was inconsistency in what materials were submitted, and there needed to be some clarification. After a brief discussion, Richard Coffey made a motion to change the criteria from a nomination statement, vitae and 2 to 3 examples of educational works TO a nomination statement, vitae and 2 to 3 letters of support. Ellen Brightwell seconded the motion, and it carried.

New Business: Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation - Mark and Kim distributed copies of three propose changes to organization’s article of incorporation that had also been sent via email in early September. Kim reviewed the individual amendments. Amendment 1 would simply update the organization’s name to match what had been approved through an amendment to our bylaws in May. Amendment 2 would update the name of the College of Agriculture by eliminating “and Home Economics” from the current wording. Amendment 3 would extend the duration of our incorporation from 2013 (when it is currently due to expire) to 2038. After brief discussion, Sue Badenhop moved that the amendments be accepted as circulated. Steve Patton seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote.

Mark Eclov reviewed the committee chairs for 2002-03 and circulated a sign-up sheet for interested volunteers. Chairs: Awards – Gary Parker Program – Doug McLaren Social – Janet Tietyen Nominating – To Be Determined Membership – Gae Broadwater and Patty Lucas

Mark then introduced Shamick Gaworski and thanked him for his efforts to keep the association web site up-to-date.

Following the introduction of new faculty and a doorprize drawing, the meeting was adjourned.

Minutes submitted by Kim Henken, KASEP Secretary.