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1. Brad
Dorsey called the meeting to order (10:00 a.m.) and distributed
an agenda.
2. Treasurers Report:
a. Presented by Stan Tarr
Specifically addressed:
Balance
Annual Meeting
Expo Show
Mid America Sale
b. Motion to approve by Derek Ropp
c. Second by Tom Engel
d. Approved
3. Junior Report:
a. Presented by Alli Huizenga
b. Discussed Preview – recommended June 15-16.
c. Discussed fund raising activities
d. Member recruitment
4. Illinois State Fair:
a. Low Percent Open Show on Probation must have
40 head checked
in at 2007 ISF to maintain show or will lose the
show.
b. 23 of 32 heifers shown in Low Percent Junior
Simmental Show were
½ blood status – and eligible to show in Low
Percent Open Simmental
Show need to encourage Jr. exhibitors to
show in Open Show.
c. To encourage more participation ISA will:
- investigate
contacting local extension offices to post information
about
the show
- investigate
writing Junior Show exhibitors to encourage participation
- consider an
ad in Livestock Plus, Show Circuit, etc.
- make up a
flyer for posting at Preview/Jackpot shows
5. Website was discussed:
a. Need updated information given to Jennifer
Tarr
b. Requested ideas for changes
c. At least one member requested information on
website about TH
and PHA defects
d. Will investigate possibility of posting a
classified ad section
6. Beef Expo:
a. Annual Meeting discussed
- banquet
room was considered okay
- expressed a
need to reserve a block of motel rooms for 2008
annual
meeting/expo
- investigate
possibility of serving alcohol at 2008 banquet
- should
consider having a revolving slide show of IJSA/ISA activities at
2008 banquet
- continue to
sponsor Top 20 Jacket Award with perhaps another article
of clothing
other than a jacket
- consensus
was to hold banquet at same location for 2008
b. Mid America Showcase Sale
- question
was asked if show was necessary or could cattle just be
stalled in
sale day barn on Friday afternoon for 2-3 hours of viewing.
7. Board went into Executive Session at 11:30 a.m., Board came
out of
Executive Session at 12:30 p.m.
8. Old Business:
Derek Rapp will send out thank you notes to semen auction
donors
9. New Business:
a. Election of Officers
Officers for 2007/2008
President – Ryan Haefner
Vice
President – Tom Engel
Secretary – Darin Smith
Treasurer – Stan Tarr
b. Preview Show
- location either Jacksonville or
Lincoln fairgrounds – preference for
Lincoln if price acceptable
- ISA/IJSA will host it without
another breed if price is reasonable
- suggested dinner for Friday evening
was pizza
- suggested dates were Friday, June
15 th and Saturday June 16th ;
realizing conflict with NCR Classic
but consensus was Illinois juniors
were going to SCR Classic the
following week.
- suggested judges: John DeClure
Jesse Faber
Chuck Lemenager
- awards/entry fees
• Same as last year
• Juniors pay ½ of cost, = $2,000, ISA pay ½ of cost
10. Directory:
a. Advertisements due to Jennifer Tarr by May 1st .
b. Page charges same as previous issue
- 1 page b/w
$150
- ½ page b/w
$75
- Pictures
$10 for each picture over 2 pictures per ad
11. Newsletter:
a. continue with 4 issues
b. Walker moved, Danner seconded, Board approved to pay
Jennifer Tarr
$200 per issue for her efforts
12. Showcase Sale Commission
a. Walker moved, Rapp seconded, Board approved to charge 2%
sales
commission for ISA income
13. Membership Drive
a. Board will send membership form and cover letter to
breeders obtained
from the following lists:
ASA
IBA
Previous
Directory
14. IBA Beef Expo Committee
a. ISA representative will be Brad Dorsey
b. ISA alternate will be Paul Walker
15. State Fair Judges
a. Open Purebred Show names submitted to State Fair
were:
Roger Allen
Chan Phillips
Greg Wathal
State Fair obtained Greg
Wathal
b. Open Low Percent Show names submitted to State Fair
were:
John Jansen
Scott Schaake
Barry Wesner
State Fair obtained John Jansen
c. Junior Show Heifers
Jim Williams – Shorthorn
Breeder, Texas
d. Junior Show Steers
David Allan – Bar A Ranch,
Texas
16. Illinois Beef Magazine:
ISA will run three ads in the IBA magazine, i.e.,
the Expo Issue, the State Fair
Issue and the Issue prior to the Preview Show
17. The Board selected the following members to serve on the
following
standing committees:
a. Annual Meeting:
Darin Smith, Chairperson
Kerry Travis
Karen Myerscoft
Derek Rapp
Stan Metzger
b. Beef Expo
Brad Dorsey, Chairperson
Wendel Alwardt
Stan Tarr
Paul Walker
c. State Fair:
Stan Metzer, Chairperson
Wendel Alwardt
Brad Dorsey
d. IBPT Bull Sale:
Curt Rincker, Chairperson
Terry Osbourne
Bob Fritzpatrick
e. Queen:
Aimee Tarr, Chairperson
Cristie Huisinga
Stephanie Steel
f. Sales:
Derek Rapp, Chairperson
Brian Lotion
Darin Smith
Tom Engel
Jr. Advisors
Kerry Travis, Chairperson
Kristi Huizenga, Co-chairperson
Stephanie Steel, Co-chairperson
Beth Dorsey
Public Relations
Kristi Huizenga, Chairperson
Ryan Haefner/Megan Edwards
Jennifer Tarr
Stan Metzger
Preview:
Ryan Haefner, Chairperson
Stephanie Steel
Kristi Huizenga
Kerry Travis
Bylaws:
Ryan Haefner, President
Board Members
18. Meeting Adjourned
3:30 p.m. |
