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2015-2016 FAE4-HA Annual Report

2015-2016 FAE4-HA Annual Report 2

Submitted by:

Brent Broaddus

2nd Vice President


Table of Contents

2016 FAE4-HA Fall Membership Meeting Agenda

President’s Report

FAE4-HA Past Presidents

Top Honors

2015-2016 FAE4-HA Awards

SECTION I - Organization FAE4-HA History FAE4-HA 2015-2016 Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs FAE4-HA Districts NAE4-HA 2015-2016 Board of Trustees

SECTION II - Meeting Minutes Fall 2015-Membership Meeting January 2016-Board Meeting January 2016-Membership Meeting March 2016-Board Meeting June 2016-Board Meeting

SECTION III - Treasurer’s Report

SECTION IV - Committee & District Reports Professional Development

Audit Diversity Member Services Research and Evaluation Public Relations & Information Programs Membership Nominating Policy & Resolution and By-Laws Deans Advisory Florida 4-H Foundation District Reports


Agenda for FAE4-HA 2016 Fall Membership Meeting Welcome & Introductions—Matt Benge

Pledges—Brian Estevez and Brent Broaddus

Reports

Secretary’s report and adoption of Mid-year meeting minutes—Geralyn Sachs

Treasurer’s report and adoption—Shane Michael

Membership Committee report—Brian Estevez

Member Services Committee report—Jessica Cooper

Nominations Committee report—Julie Dillard

NAE4-HA Update—Tamra McGaughy (McGoy), NAE4-HA Southern Region Director

Old Business

Membership Survey Results—Matt Benge

New Business

Presentation and approval of 2016-2017 Budget—Shane Michael

Mid-Year Meeting Update—Heather Janney & Matt Benge

Recognition of New Members—Brian Estevez

Presentation of Scholarships & Awards—Matt Benge and Heather Janney

NAE4-HA Conference Update—Heather Janney and Brian Estevez

Announcements—Geralyn Sachs

Passing of the Gavel—Matt Benge

Introduction of 2016-2017 Leadership Team—Heather Janney

Adjournment—Heather Janney


President’s Message for FAE4-HA Final Report

Dear FAE4-HA Membership,

As we look back on the accomplishments of both our members and the association, let us first

remember the purpose and objectives of our association as we strive to make the Best Better!

Purpose: To promote the Extension 4-H profession and programs.

Obj. 1: To advance the professional status of Extension personnel involved in 4-H youth

programs.

Obj. 2: To encourage professional improvement of all its members.

Obj. 3: To increase interest in Extension 4-H youth development work as a career.

Obj. 4: To provide a medium for exchange of needs, ideas, methods and techniques.

Obj. 5: To promote understanding and cooperation among all Extension workers.

First, congratulations to all our association members’ accomplishments in 2015-2016, such as

awards and honors, completing Masters and Doctorate degrees, presenting at state and national

meetings, and successfully navigating the permanent status and promotion process! Your hard

work and dedication has not gone unnoticed, and I am truly proud of all your accomplishments.

This was first year the new scholarships from the 2012 proceeds were available for membership.

A total of 7 scholarships are now available, and a total of $7,600 was handed out at the 2016

Membership Meeting at the EPAF Conference! In addition, an association-wide climate

evaluation was instituted to (1) assess the climate of our membership, and (2) assess the

satisfaction of our mid-year meeting. The voices of our members were heard, and big changes

our coming your way for 2016-2017!

The past four years serving as an FAE4-HA officer has been an eye-opening and positive

experience, and I encourage our membership to take advantage of the many opportunities

available for you through FAE4-HA and NAE4-HA. It has been a pleasure working with you,

and working for you, and I look forward to serving you in 2016-2017 as your Past President.

Sincerely,

Matt Benge

2015-2016 FAE4-HA President


FAE4-HA Past Presidents

2014-15 Julie Pigott Dillard, Washington 2013-14 Georgene Bender, South Central District RSA 2012-13 Cindy Higgins, Columbia 2011-12 Andy Toelle, Duval2010-11 Heather C. Kent, NW District RSA 2009-10 Pat Hogue, Okeechobee 2008-09 Debbie Clements, Okeechobee 2007-08 Christa Carlson-Kirby, DeSoto

2006-07 Marcus Boston, Leon

2005-06 Yolanda Goode, Gadsden

2004-05 Martha Maddox, Sumter

2003-04 Suzanne Wilson, Holmes

2002-03 Lori Wiggins, Taylor

2001-02 Kathy Leigh Wojcik, Brevard/ John Lilly, Jefferson

2000-01 Cindy Higgins, Columbia

1999-00 Dot Welch, Citrus

1998-99 Amy McMullen, Madison

1997-98 Kim Coldicott, Palm Beach

1996-97 Judy Butterfield, Duval

1995-96 Linda Barber, Santa Rosa

1994-95 Dot Welch, Citrus

1993-94 Shirley Bond, Hillsborough

1992-93 Mary Williams, Nassau

1991-92 Tom Devereaux, Broward

1990-91 John Rutledge, State Office

1989-90 Alice Hyers, Lake

1988-89 Donald Holloway,

1987-88 Albert Fuller, Levy

1986-87 Marilyn Halusky, Duval

1985-86 Marylou Shirar, Palm Beach

1984-85 Nan Jensen, Pinellas

1983-84 Brenda Coker, Okeechobee

1982-83 Elva Farrell, Sarasota

1981-82 Patty Burke, Alachua/Elva Farrell, Sarasota

1980-81 Bill Brown, Alachua

1979-80 Lowell Parrish, Bradford

1978-79 Joy Satcher, Brevard

1977-78 Shirley Bond, Pinellas

1976-77 Shirley Bond, Pinellas

1975-76 John Smehyl, Hillsborough


Top Honors (* after a name with initials denotes earned through service in another state)

FAE4-HA Young Professional Award (*2013 name changed from “Rookie of the Year”)

2016 Amanda Squitieri, Polk

2015 Shaina Bennett, Baker

2014 Tycee Prevatt, Glades

2013 Matt Benge, Alachua

2012 Brian Estevez, Suwannee

2011 Heather Futch, Hamilton

2010 Cathy Suggs, Lee

2009 Adam Cletzer, Indian River

2008 Karen Henry, Osceola

2007 Jennifer Heady, Okaloosa

2006 Sarah Hensley, Lake

2005 Kim Millar, Marion

2004

2003 Nicole Walker, Polk

2002 Heather (Schultz) Kent, Jackson

2001 Jean Hink, Pasco

2000 Kathie Roberts, Dade

1999

1998 Kim Coldcott, Palm Beach

1997 Tamara Dinkins, Duval

1996 Melinda Hogan, Lake

1995 Sandy Lyon, Baker

1994 Amy McMullen, Madison

1993

1992

1991 Judy Butterfield, Clay

1990

1989

1988

1987

1986 Elaine Courtney

1985

1984

1982

1981

1980


FAE4-HA Achievement in Service Award 2016 Rachel Slcoum, Lake; Amanda Squiterri, Polk; Tycee Prevatt, Glades

2015 Nicole Crawson, Holmes; Laura Cash, Volusia; Neva Baltzell, State Office

2014 Becky Bennett, Madison; Stephanie Conner, Clay; Brian Estevez, Suwannee

2013 Brent Broaddus, Hillsborough; Shane Michael, Seminole; Vanessa Spero-Swingle, Brevard

2012 Heather Futch, Hamilton; Sherri Kraeft, Wakulla; Melanie Taylor, Gulf

2011 Adam Cletzer, Indian River

2010 Julie Pigott Dillard, Washington; Karen Henry, Osceola; Dale Pracht, State Office

2009 Chris DeCubellis, Gilchrist; Jennifer Heady, Okaloosa; Kate Fogarty, State Office

2008 Rene Gore, Baker; Sarah Hensley, Sumter; Jean Rogalsky, Pinellas

2007 Amy Duncan, Citrus

2006 Robert Strong, Marion; Lynne Middleton, Putnam; Nicole Walker, Polk

2005 Christa Carlson, DeSoto; Heather Kent, Jackson; Tracy Tesdall, Volusia

2004 None

2003 Lori Wiggins, Taylor

2002 Janet (Harper) Golden- Pinellas

2001 Debbie Clements, Okeechobee

2000 Melinda Souers, Lake

1999 Kim Coldicott, Palm Beach

1998 Terrie Henderson, Okaloosa

1997 None

1996 Cindy Wentzel

1995 Amy McMullen, Madison

1994 Sandra Fry

1993 Judy Butterfield, Clay

1992 None

1991 Donna Peacock, Sumter

1990 Cindy Goodman, St. Johns

1989 Sheila Andreasen, Jackson

1988 David Dinkins, Leon

1987 None

1986 None

1985 None

1984 None

1982 None

1981 None

1980 None


FAE4-HA Distinguished Service Award Recipients

2016 Brian Estevez, Suwannee; Heather Janney, Hamilton; Elver Pardo, Orange

2015 Shane Michael, Seminole; Vanessa Spero-Swingle, Brevard; Brent Broaddus, Hillsborough

2014 Julie Dillard, Washington

2013 Sarah Hensley, Sumter; Kate Fogarty, State Office; Norma Samuel, Marion

2012 Cynthia Higgins, Columbia; Karen Miliffe, Osceola; Sonja Crawford, Hendry

2011 Jean Rogalsky, Pinellas

2010 Chris Decubellis, Gilchrist; Nancy Moores, Hernando; Marcus Boston, Leon

2009 Heather Kent, NW District; Geralyn Sachs, St. Johns; Nicole Walker, Polk

2008 Jean Hink, Pasco; Rita Law, Seminole; Tracy Tesdall, Leon

2007 Lori Wiggins, Taylor; Robert Strong, Marion; Georgene Bender, South Central RSA

2006 Yolanda Goode, Gadsden; Debbie Nistler, Duval

2005 Janet Harper Golden, Pinellas; Andy Toelle, Duval; Pamela Phillippe, Charlotte

2004 None

2003 Marcus Boston, Jr, Leon; Debbie Clements, Okeechobee

2002 Vickie Mullins, Santa Rosa; Amy McMullen, Madison

2001 Cindy Moore, Osceola; Suzanne Wilson, Holmes

2000 Cora Meares, Pinellas

1999 John Lilly, Jefferson; Judy Butterfield, Duval

1998 Shelda Wilkens, Seminole; Ernest Stephens

1997 Dale Bennett, Wakulla; Dot Welch, Citrus

1996 Donna Peacock, Sue Fisher, State Office

1995 Bill Hill, Polk; Sheila Andreasen, Jackson

1994 None

1993 Damon Miller, FAMU; Bonnie Fauls

1992 None

1991 Tom Devereaux, Broward; John Rutledge, State Office; Mary Williams, Nassau

1990 Linda Denning, Nadine Hackler

1989 Linda Cook, Terry Floyd, Orange

1988 Elaine Shook, Leon; Delores Jones, Madison

1987 Kay Brown, Escambia; Alice Kersey, Polk; Tom Greenawalt, State Office

1986 Alice Ayers, Lake; Elva Farrell, Sarasota

1985 Albert Fuller, Levy; Don Holloway, Liberty

1984 Nan Jensen, Pinellas; BJ Allen, State Office; Harold Jones, Duval

1983 Ruth Milton, State Office; Marilyn Halusky, Duval

1982 Janice O’neil, Clay; Nettie Ruth Brown, St Johns

1981 Brenda Coker, Okeechobee; Lawrence Heitmeyer, Leon

1980 Mary Lou Shire, Palm Beach; Bob Renner, Marion; Bill Heltemes, *MN

1979 Shirley Bond, Pinellas

1978 None

1977 Tom Greenawalt, State Office

1976 Joy Satcher, Brevard


1967 Ruth Ann Miller, Polk *NY

FAE4-HA Meritorious Service Award 2016 Yolanda Goode, Gadsden

2015 Debbie Nistler, Bradford

2014 Tracy Tesdall, South District RSA

2013 Georgene Bender, South Central RSA

2012 Debra Clements, Okeechobee

2011 Any Toelle, Duval

2010 Marcus Boston, Leon

2009 Vickie Mullins, Santa Rosa

2008 Martha Maddox, Sumter

2007 Dr. Marilyn Norman, 4-H Program Leader

2006 Judy Butterfield, Bradford

2005 John Lilly, Sr., Jefferson

2004 Elaine Shook, Leon

2003 Dr. Mary Williams, Nassau

2002 Albert Fuller, Levy


FAE4-HA 25 Year Award 2016 None

2015 None

2014 None

2013 None

2012 Marvin Weaver, Gilchrist; Martha Maddox, Sumter; Cindy Higgins, Columbia; John Lilly,

Jefferson, Pam Phillippe, Charotte

2010 None

2009 None

2008 None

2007 None

2006 None

2005 Linda Denning, Collier; Dr. Mary Williams, Nassau

2004 None

2003 Albert Fuller, Levy

2002 None

2001 Dr. Joy Jordan, State Specialist; Dr. Elaine Shook, Leon; Kay Brown, Escambia; Terry Floyd

2000 None

1999 Bill Heltemes, Alachua

1998 Bob Renner, Marion

1997 Ernest Stephens, Marvin Weaver, Gilchrist

1996 Linda Barber, Marilyn Halusky

1995 Linda Cook, State Office; Nadine Hackler, State Office; Judith Wakefield, Indian River

1994 Michael McKinney, Hillsborough

1993 None

1992 None

1991 None

1990 None

1989 Sue Fisher, State Office; Tom Deveraux, Broward County; James Estes

1988 Marylou Shirar, Ruth Ann Miller, Alice Hyers

1987 Tom Greenawalt, State Office

1986 Luther Rozar, Sarasota

1985 Delores Jones, Madison

1984 None

1983 None

1982 BJ Allen, State Office

1981 Martha Norton

1980 Ruth Milton, State Office

1979 Nettie Ruth Brown

1978 None

1977 Marilyn Tileston


FAE4-HA Friend of Extension Award 2016 Erin Munz, Sumter County 4-H Volunteer

2015 Dennis Robinson, Polk County 4-H Volunteer

2014 Mark Harvey, North Florida Fair

2013 Wendy DeVito. Animal Sciences Youth Programs Coordinator

2012 Lesia Andrews – North Florida Farm Credit

2011 Vina Jean Banks, Agribusiness Director – Florida State Fair

2010 Dan Buchanan

2009 Stephanie Farmer, Farm and Ranch News

2008 Tropicana Products, Inc.

2007 Commissioner Robert Dallari, Seminole County

2006

2005 Charles Price, Central Florida Fair, Chet Taylor, DVM, Pasco County

2004

2003 Dr. Kenneth Keen, Hendry County

2002

2001 Representative Jeff Miller

2000 Richard and Kathy Lee, T.G. Lee Foundation

1999 Winn Dixie


FAE4-HA Outstanding Specialist Award 2016 Dr. Rebecca Baldwin

2015 Heather Kent

2014 Dr. Martha Monroe

2013 Dr. Ben Mather

2012 Dr. Art Texiera

2011 Dr. Karla Shelnutt

2010 Dr. Bryan Terry

2009 Dr. Dale Pracht

2008 Dr. Sandra Tenbroeck

2007 Dr. Kate Fogarty

2006 Dr. Marilyn Lestmeister

2005 Dr. Jerry Culen

2004 None

2003 Dr. Charles E. Chichra

2002 None

2001 None

2000 Dr. Millie Ferrer

1997 Dr. Nayda Torres

1996 Dr. James Umphrey

1995 John Rutledge

1994 None

1993 None

1992 None

1991 Marie Hammer

1990 None

1989 None

1988 None

1987 None

1986 John Rutledge


SECTION I - ORGANIZATION


FAE4-HA History

The first full-time county 4-H professional employed in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service was Ernie Cowen. Ernie began work in Orange County in 1966. Before 1970 several other central Florida counties added full-time 4-H agents to their staffs. As early as 1969 a small group of county 4-H agents were meeting informally to exchange program ideas and to assist each other in dealing with the frustrations of the new full-time 4-H agent position. Cowen was the first agent to become fully aware of the National Association of 4-H Agents and the opportunities it offered. Ernie Cowen was deeply committed to attempting to enhance the 4-H agent position through establishing a state organization for 4-H agents. Although Ernie's efforts were not fruitful during his employment with Extension, he was successful in recruiting many Florida 4-H agents for the National Association and made the first (March 1970) formal request of Administration for permission to invite a National Association representative to visit with Florida 4-H agents about forming a state 4-H association. There is no doubt that his dedicated groundwork has earned him the unofficial title of "Father" of our Florida Association. Although Dr. Joe Busby, State Director, was unwilling to grant Cowen's request, he did agree to study the situation for future consideration.

Not discouraged, Ernie persuaded two other Florida 4-H agents, Leah Hoopfer of Pinellas County and Alice Kersey of Polk County, to join him in taking leave and attending the National 4-H Agents meeting held in November, 1970, at Purdue University. The three returned to Florida stunned at the professional improvement opportunities offered at the meeting. Alice Kersey agreed to serve as our state "contact person" for Florida's members of NAE4-HA, and relying on annual leave, attended a Southern Region ECOP meeting for presidents of all three associations held in Atlanta in 1971. Interest in forming a state 4-H agents association in Florida continued to grow. In a few years Dr. Busby said he learned many favorable things about the accomplishments of 4-H agents associations in neighboring states and was ready to change his position on a third Florida agents association from negative to neutral. The formal state Association of Ernie Cowen's dreams could now become REAL.

With administration's approval, Alice Kersey invited Richard Freeman, Southern Region Director, to visit with Florida agents during 4-H Congress in July, 1975. Richard made a presentation about the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. When he opened his presentation for questions, "Could WE organize a 4-H Agents Association in Florida?", was the first question asked. Richard had come prepared with the necessary information. B.J. Allen suggested Nettie Ruth Brown of St. Johns County chair our organizational meeting since she was then president of the National Home Economics Agents Association and very experienced at that sort of thing. During the meeting our first elections were held.

John Smehyl of Hillsborough County, was elected president; however, John resigned his Extension position shortly afterward and Shirley Bond of Pinellas County served as our first active president. Serving with Shirley that first year were Alice Kersey, secretary and Bob Renner of Marion County as treasurer. Shirley was elected to serve an additional term as president and through her leadership FAE4-HA became a fully-functioning state association. Among the early achievements:

• A Professional Improvement Committee became active

• Joy Satcher of Brevard County was designated our first member to receive the Distinguished Service Award

• Tax-exempt status was obtained


• An association annual meeting time was established. It would be held at Florida's State Extension Administrative Conference.

• An annual award was established to honor "the Extension employee who developed the best 4-H materials"

President Shirley had been very active in NAE4-HA before moving to Florida. Some of her contacts in the National Association encouraged her to seek our interest in hosting the 1981 national meeting. At the December 14, 1977 Executive Board Meeting, Lowell Parrish successfully moved that FAE4-HA make a bid for the 1981 national meeting to come to Orlando, Florida. Terry Floyd was appointed chairman for the meeting if the bid was accepted by the National Committee. Dean Woeste agreed to support our bid providing FACAA and FAEHEA supported it. That afternoon at a joint meeting of the boards of all three Florida associations the proposal for FAE4-HA to bid for the 1981 4-H Agents' national meeting was supported by both the Agricultural & Home Economics Associations. Later in the year our bid was successful. In less than a decade, we had come from being Ernie Cowen's dream to making plans for a national meeting at his doorstep.

Submitted by Alice Kersey, Polk County


FAE4-HA 2015-2016 Officers and Directors

Executive Officers:

President- Matt Benge President Elect- Heather Janney 1st Vice President- Brian Estevez 2nd Vice President- Brent Broaddus Secretary-Geralyn Sachs Treasurer- Shane Michael Past President- Julie Dillard

District Directors:

District I Director- Prudence Caskey District II Director- Angel Granger District III Director- Eric Westbrook District IV Director- Jessica Cooper District V Director- Shaina Spann District VI Director- Crystal McCazzio District VII Director- Ashley Stewart

District VIII Director- Laura Valencia District IX Director- Amanda Squitieri District X Director- Debbie Clements District XI Director- Darren Cole District XII Director- Tish Roland District XIII Director- Jon Mayer District XIV Director- Neva Baltzell

Committee Chairs:

Audit Committee – Ashley Stewart

Collegiate 4-H-Elver Pardo

Diversity – Becky Bennett

Member Services/Awards – Jessica Cooper

Membership- Brian Estevez

Nominating – Julie Dillard

Policies and Resolutions – Neva Baltzell

2012 Proceeds – Debbie Nistler

Professional Development – Rachel Slocumb

Programs – Kristie Popa

Public Relations & Information – Debbie Nistler

Research and Evaluation – Karen Miliffe

Scholarship – Matt Benge


2014-2015 NAE4-HA Board of Trustees President – Lena Mallory, Kentucky

President Elect – Shawn Tiede, New York

Past President – Pam Van Horn, Kansas

Vice President for Finance & Operations – Scott Nash, Idaho

Policy & Resolutions Committee Chair – Bernie Weisen, New York

Vice President for Marketing & Outreach – Casey Mull, Georgia

Public Relations & Information Chair – Julie Tritz, West Virginia

Vice President for Professional Development – Kori Myers, Louisiana

Professional Development Committee Chair – Abby Smith, Georgia

Chair, Research & Evaluations Committee – Mary Arnold, Oregon

2016 Conference Co-chairs – Karen Martin, Hilton Waits – Louisiana; Courtney Dodd, Toby Lepley – Texas

2017 Conference Co-chairs – Kathleen Bohde, Tony Carrell, Carla Kidwell-Indiana

2018 Conference Co-chairs – Lisa McCutcheon, Sally McClaskey - Ohio

Vice President for Member Services – Mark Light, Ohio

Member Recognition Committee Chair – Eric Larsen, Washington

Archivist – Betty Gottler, Alabama

Life Member Liaison – Cindy Bigger, Minnesota

Vice President for Programs – Nadine Fogt, Ohio

Research & Evaluations Committee Chair - Elijah Wilson, Kentucky

Southern Region Directors – Susan Turner, Kentucky; Cheryl Newberry, Oklahoma; Tamra McGaughy, Texas

State 4-H Program Leaders – Harry Thayer, Delaware

USDA/NIFA/F4HN - Doug Swanson

National 4-H Council – Jennifer Mciver

National 4-H Activities Foundation - Joe Roche

Journal of Extension – Jill Walahoski, Nebraska

Executive Director/Headquarters – Jim Thompson, Capitol Hill Management Services

Conference Planner – Kay Chelena, The Management Office


SECTION II - Meeting Minutes


FAE4HA Membership Meeting

September 1, 2015

Naples, FL

Attendees: Elver Pardo, Shane Michael, Debbie Clements, Julia Kelly, Margaret Johnson, Margaret Carden,

Nicole Walker, Prudence Caskey, Karen Miliffe, Jeramy A. Smith, Cassandra Weston-Hainsworth, Jon Mayer,

Vanessa Spero Swingle, Dale Pracht, Diana L. Smith, Marilyn Norman, Amy Hedstrom, Pam Phillippe, Eric C.

Westbrook, Stacey Ellison, Cathy Suggs, Crystal McCazzio, Bridgette Alfonso, Jesssica Sprain, Brandy

Yancey, Julie Pigott Dillard, Laura Valencia, Matt Benge, Jean Hink, Andy Thompson, Neva Baltzell, Yolanda

Goode, Linda Sapp, Tonda Nelson, Albert Fuller, Stephanie Conner, Heather Kent, Jenny Savely, Jena Brooks,

Katie Whidden, Tracy Tesdall, Jessica Altum Cooper, Brian Estevez, Stefanie L. Prevatt, Karen Blyler, Brent

Broaddus, Kalan Taylor, Ashley H.K. Stewart, Rachel Slocumb, Sarah Hensley, Laura R. Cash, Shaina Spann,

Marnie Ward, Nancy A. Moores, Tycee Prevatt, Amanda Squitieri, Stacie Amolsch, Chris DeCubellis, Sarah

Whitfield, Georgene Bender, Heather Janney, Marcus D. Boston, Annie Muscato, Geralyn Sachs

Meeting was called to order at 4:02pm by President J. Pigott Dillard.

REPORTS

Secretary’s report was give by Geralyn Sachs. N. Baltzell moved to accept the minutes as presented from the

January 22, 2015 membership meeting. Minutes were approved unanimously and were adopted.

Geralyn also presented the official documentation for the FAE4HA Endowment.

Treasurer’s report was given by S. Michael.

Michael presented the current 2014-2015 budget, a projected budget for 2015-2016 and an itemized activity

report of the association’s expenditures and deposits over the past year. Michael reported on the following:

$50,000 from the 2012 conference has been put into an endowment.

The association’s 501 c 3 status officially became effective in April of 2015.

The Florida Sales Tax Exemption application has been approved.

$1,500 for travel to JCEP and to PILD has been earmarked in the FAE4HA budget.

N. Baltzell motioned to accept the budget. Motion was approved unanimously and passed.

Membership Report was given by M. Benge. There are currently 100 members in the FAE4HA and

membership forms are available from the FAE4HA website. This year credit card payment is an option;

however, there will be a processing fee of $5.00.

Members must remember that the membership process is two steps (paper form goes to Shane Michael with

payment AND members must also log on to the NAE4HA website to register and update information.)

NAE4-HA Report was given by Y. Goode, NAE4-HA Southern Regional Director.

Members were encouraged to vote for national officers during the 40 hour time span when the ballot lines were

open.

There will be an upcoming workshop for members interested in serving as the Regional Director. Anyone

interested should email Goode for more information.

Members are encouraged to join a national professional committee. There will be a workshop on October 5th at

1pm for anyone wanting more information on NAE4-HA and there will also be a state officer workshop offered

in Portland at the national conference.

Regional breakfast will date place in Portland on October 27. Auction items are being sought.

Goode also shared words of professional wisdom.


Member Services report was given by S. Conner. Members are encouraged to submit awards and the process

should get easier as the online process becomes more familiar. Several of the members received humorous

awards by the Member Services committee.

Nominating committee report was given by Georgene Bender. 69% of members voted electronically. G.Bender

moved to destroy the ballots and this was moved by N. Baltzell. The motion passed with no objection.

J. Dillard reported the National Conference as a success.

Please pass information for the FAE4HA website to webmaster, T. Tesdall and incoming President, M. Benge.

Proceeds from the 2012 conference will support 5 new FAE4HA awards, beginning for the 2015-2016 year. D.

Nistler and team, along with the FAE4HA Officers were recognized for their effort in making this happen.

NEW BUSINESS

T. Prevatt moved to amend Article X, Section 6 of the FAE4HA by-laws to eliminate the Agenteer from the list

of Standing Committees. Motion was seconded by Shaina Spann and unanimously accepted.

M. Boston, proposed a new state award category that would recognize Program Assistants. N. Walker moved

that we strike out “Program Assistant” and leave the title open. N. Moores seconded the motion. The following

proposal was voted on and accepted by all members, save one. “We will have an award with the criteria to be

determined to honor_____________.” M. Benge and J. Dillard will create an Ad Hoc committee for this.

J. Dillard presented the need for sponsorships for the Gator Soiree, which will benefit the overall Florida 4-H

Camping program. D. Nistler moved to donate $1,000 for a sponsorship for the Gator Soiree. This was

seconded and the motion passed with all members in favor, save one.

Members congratulated Dr. Matt Benge for receiving his doctorate.

The following new members were inducted and recognized by H. Janney:

M. Gutter, K. Whidden, M. Smith, M. Carden, R. McCafferty, J. Smith, A. Hedstrom, J. Kelly, B. Jenson, J.

Spain, and J. Brooks

M. Benge gave out the following awards:

BJ Allen Award- Laura Cash

Professional Improvement Award-Prudence Caskey

NAE4-HA Conference- Rebecca McCafferty

NAE4-HA Conference-Ashley Stewart

NAE4-HA Conference-Brian Estevez

E.Pardo moved to adjourn the meeting. This was seconded by N. Baltzell and accepted unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by Geralyn Sachs, FAE4-HA Secretary


FAE4-HA Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, January 11, 2016 @ 1pm (eastern)

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees: Ashley Stewart, Brent Broaddus, Julie Dillard, Matt Benge, Melanie Taylor, Angel Granger,

Heather Janney, Debbie Nistler, Brian Estevez, Jessica Cooper, Kristi Popa, Karen Miliffe, Shane Michael,

Amanda Squitieri, Debbie Clements, Geralyn Sachs

Meeting was called to order by President Benge at 1:02pm

Old business:

1. Minutes from the September 1st meeting were approved.

2. The following Treasurer’s Report was given my Michael:

Current Balance – Checking $17,699.68; Savings $7,873.20

2012 Proceeds Balance - $24,934.30 * Membership Payment is due to NAE4-HA by January 31, 2016

and is estimated at $7,800.00.

3. Membership Report—Brian Estevez & Shane Michael

Estevez reported that there were a total of 120 members. There were seven late memberships submitted.

Those submitting late memberships are not eligible for awards in 2016. Sachs requested an updated

email list of current members. Estevez responded with a “ I can do this!”.

4. Committee Reports

Diversity—Stacey Ellison– No Report

Member Services—Jessica Cooper– Reported that there would be an Awards Committee Report given

at YDI. Award information is on the FAE4-HA website. Cooper informed the board that some award

requirements have changed and it is important to review the details. There are also new awards this year

to apply for.

Membership—Brian Estevez– See report given above.

Nominating—Julie Dillard– No Report

Policies and Resolutions—Neva Baltzell– No Report

Professional Development—Whitney Cherry– Benge informed the members that Cherry will be l eading

a Professional Development workshop at YDI.

Programs—Kristie Popa-No Report

Public Relations and Information—Debbie Nistler– No Report

Research and Evaluation—Karen Miliffe– No Report

Scholarships—Julie Dillard (past president)- No Report

Webmaster—Julie Dillard– Benge announced that Dillard will take over the webmaster duties and

thanked her for stepping up to the task.

5. Ad Hoc Committee-Award to recognize Program Assistants—Benge reminded the board members that this

award would begin this year.

6. JCEP & PILD Update—Benge and Janney will represent FAE4-HA at both these events this year.

7. Report from Gator Soiree—Dillard attended and enjoyed the event. She reported that there were about 20

donors there and that the camping fundraising campaign spearheaded by Adam Putnam would benefit all

Florida 4-H camps.

New business:

1. YDI will take place January 20-22, 2016 in Ocala. A professional development workshop will be given by

Cherry, on behalf of FAE4-HA. Benge said the Mid-Year Meeting will take place on January 20 during

lunch.


2. Benge reported a New Faculty Fall BBQ is tentatively set for April 24th,2016, at noon in Gainesville. Two

FAE4-HA representatives are needed to attend and represent FAE4-HA. Benge will handle the task of

getting two people to attend this event.

3. Member Services Update—See Cooper’s report above.

Meeting was Adjourned at 1:16pm

Respectfully submitted by Geralyn Sachs, Secretary

FAE4-HA Mid-Year Membership Meeting

Ocala, FL

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 @ 12:30pm

Attendees: Judy Butterfield, Elver Pardo, Shane Michael, Debbie Clements, Sonja Crawford, Julia Kelly,

Margaret Johnson, Rebecca McCafferty, Ben Knowles, Crystal McCazzio, Bridgette Alfonso, Jesssica Sprain,

Jena Brooks, Laura Valencia, Matt Benge, Jean Hink, Andy Thompson, Neva Baltzell, Becky Bennet, Katie

Whidden, Jessica Cooper, Brian Estevez, Kate Fogarty, Ali Pennisi, Karen Blyler, Brent Broaddus, Angel

Granger, Andy Toelle, Kalan Taylor, Ashley Stewart, Rachel Slocumb, Sarah Hensley, Laura R. Cash,

Prudence Caskey, Shaina Spann, Stacey Ellison, Marnie Ward, Nancy Moores, Cindy Higgins, Tycee Prevatt,

Amanda Squitieri, Stacie Amolsch, Chris DeCubellis, Shaumond Scott, Sarah Whitfield, Georgene Bender,

Heather Janney, Hank Bignell, Margaret Carden, Grace Carter, Darren Cole, Stephanie Conner, Yolanda

Goode, Michael Gutter, Amy Hedstrom, Heather Kent, Karen Miliffe, Debbie Nistler, Sue Munyen, Pam

Phillippe, Dale Pracht, Jasmin Rhea, Jenny Savely, Diana Smith, Vanessa Spero-Swingle, Melanie Taylor,

Abbey Tharpe, Nicole Walker, Eric Westbrook, Marcus Boston, Geralyn Sachs

President Benge opened the meeting with a welcome at 1pm.

Reports:

Secretary’s report was given by G. Sachs. N. Baltzell moved to accept the minutes as presented from the

September 1, 2015 membership meeting. Minutes were approved unanimously and were adopted.

Sachs also read a thank you note to the association from Rebecca McCafferty regarding the conference

scholarship she was awarded.

Treasurer’s report was given by S. Michael. The current balance for the checking account is $17,699.68;

savings is $7,873.20 and the 2012 proceeds balance is $24,934.30. Membership payment is due by January 31,

2016 and is estimated at $7,800.00.

Membership Report was given by B.Estevez. Members were reminded that the registration for FAE4-

HA/NAE4-HA is a two part step process.

Old Business:

President Benge discussed the new Program Assistant’s award sponsored by the association. Benge reminded

members that the award applications re due to the committee by June 1st.

A. Pennisi gave a report on the Gator Soiree. This event brought in $30,000 for the overall camping program.

About 80 people attending of which included Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and a number of UF

Administrators.


New Business:

President Benge recognized Judy Butterfield with the NAE4-HA Lifetime Award.

J. Cooper gave an update from the Member Services Committee. Members were asked to carefully read over

the new guidelines for award submissions. Cooper informed members who is eligible for awards and who the

contact chair person is for each award category. Cooper also invited members to join the Awards Committee, as

new members were needed.

President Benge reminded members to plan ahead and to apply for awards and scholarships due in June.

Awards will be awarded at EPAF in September in Daytona Beach, FL.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:17pm

Respectfully submitted by Geralyn Sachs, FAE4-HA Secretary


Monday, March 7, 2016 @ 2pm (eastern)

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees: Brent Broaddus, Matt Benge, Heather Janney, Brian Estevez, Shane Michael, and Geralyn Sachs


Heather Janney gave a FAE4-HA update to the committee.

Matt Benge lead a discussion about revamping the FAE4-HA midyear meeting. Action progressing toward this

effort include:

Setting up a meeting with Dr. Gutter regarding this effort.

Designing a survey for FAE4-HA members to gauge interest-Once the survey is ready, Matt will request it be

sent out to the members.

Discussed ways for committees to be actively involved in the association.

Including more professional development opportunities.

The meeting concluded at 2:20pm

Respectfully Submitted by Geralyn Sachs


Monday, June 28, 2016 @ 1pm (eastern)

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees: Brent Broaddus, Matt Benge, Heather Janney, Brian Estevez, Shane Michael, Julie Dillard and

Geralyn Sachs



Matt Benge and Heather Janney presented the membership survey results. Benge and Janney reported they had

a successful meeting with Dr. Gutter in March and that plans are being made for FAE4-HA to host an afternoon

event at YDI in 2017.

Heather Janney has an updated list of committee chairs. Plans are being made to host a webinar regarding the

responsibilities and expectations of committee chairs.

Julie Dillard reported that she has a pool of candidates for the upcoming open office positions for FAE4-HA.

Heather Janney and Brian Estevez agreed to represent the association at the Farm Bureau Appreciation Dinner

on August 23, 2016.

Matt Benge informed the committee of the following meetings that will take place the week of EPAF:

Monday, September 26 at 1:15pm-Planning meeting for Executive Committee

Tuesday, September 27 at 4pm-Annual Membership meeting

Wednesday, September 28 at 8am-Membership Meeting lead by Heather Janney

Matt Benge informed the committee that Farm Bureau will be at the FAE4-HA annual meeting to talk about the

Farm Bureau 4-H Fundraiser.

Heather Janney and Matt Benge plan to work on a webinar via zoom in August.

The meeting concluded approximately at 1:20pm

Respectfully Submitted by Geralyn Sachs


SECTION III – TREASURER’S REPORT


Treasurer Report: Shane Michael

9/8/2016

*Treasurer Report

• Current Balance – Checking $9,760.66; Savings $7,874.78

• 2012 Proceeds Balance - $24,934.30

* Final Budget Report for 2015-2016 year

• Negative budget balance of $1,346.45

o Awards for the 2016 EPAF conference have not been paid

▪ At the time of this report the invoice for awards has not yet arrived

o More members paid on time than was expected which leads to less income

o Hiliker Scholarship was increased to $500 after the 2014 check has been written so an additional $250

was paid to Florida 4-H Foundation to make up that difference

• There is plenty of money in reserves to cover this deficit.


SECTION IV – COMMITTEE and DISTRICT REPORTS


Scholarship Committee: Matt Benge

FAE4-HA BJ Allen County Enhancement Award: Ashley Stewart ($500)

FAE4-HA Higher Degree Award: Nicole Crawson ($25) & Amanda Squitieri ($25)

FAE4-HA Professional Improvement/Career Enhancement Award: Ashley Stewart ($1,500) & Julie Dillard

($1,500)

FAE4-HA Program Support for 4-H U Grant: Ashley Stewart ($500)

FAE4-HA Mentor of the Year: Nicole Crawson ($250) & Brian Estevez ($250)

FAE4-HA National Conference Scholarship: Kalan Taylor ($750), Marnie Ward ($750) & Angel Granger ($750)

Seminar Honorarium: Heather Janney, Brian Estevez, Becky Bennett, & Shaina Spann ($200 total = $50 per

person), Ashley Stewart ($200), Martha Maddox ($200) & Kristie Popa ($200)

Professional Development Committee: Rachel Slocumb No Report Submitted

Audit Committee: Ashley Stewart Annual audit is scheduled to occur on September 27, 2016.

Diversity Committee: Becky Bennett No Report Submitted

Member Services Committee/Awards: Jessica Cooper The FAE4HA Member Service Committee is proud to announce the 2016 award winners who will be recognized at EPAF in September. FAE4-HA State Awards: Search for Program Excellence - TEAM Cynthia Higgins, Columbia County Search for Program Excellence - TEAM Stacey Ellison, State Office Search for Program Excellence - TEAM Stephanie Conner, Clay County Search for Program Excellence - TEAM Cynthia Higgins, Columbia County Search for Program Excellence - TEAM Shaina Spann, Baker County 4-H Youth Development Young Professional - Amanda Squitieri, Polk County 4-H Agent Friend of 4-H - Erin Munz, Sumter County 4-H Volunteer Communicator Awards: Abbey Tharpe News Story Julie Pigott Dillard Educational Package - Team Rachel Slocumb Periodical Publication - Individual Brian Estevez Promotional Package - Individual Ben Knowles Feature Story Angel Granger Published Photo Nicole Crawson Video Program Stacey Ellison Promotional Piece - Team Stacey Ellison Educational Piece - Individual Amy Warwick Hedstrom Educational Piece - Team


Amy Warwick Hedstrom Personal Column Heather C. Kent Exhibit Shaina Spann Promotional Piece - Individual Nicole Crawson Promotional Package - Team Kristie Popa Media Presentation Ashley H.K. Stewart Periodical Publication - Team Kristie Popa Educational Package - Individual Specialty Awards: Brent Broaddus 4-H Military Partnership Award Crystal McCazzio Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award Jonathan Mayer Diversity & Inclusion: Expanding the 4-H Audience Award Heather Kent Educational Technology Award – Team Tycee Prevatt Excellence in 4-H Club Support Award – Team Kalan Taylor Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award Stephanie Conner Excellence in Camping Award – Team Shaina Spann Excellence in Communication and Expressive Arts Award – Team Rachel Slocumb Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Award – Team Geralyn Sachs Excellence in Teamwork Award (Team Only) Stephanie Conner Excellence in Urban 4-H Programming Award Crystal McCazzio Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Award – Individual Service Awards: Rachel Slcoum ASA Amanda Squiterri ASA Tycee Prevatt ASA Brian Estevez DSA Heather Janney DSA Elver Pardo DSA Yolanda Goode MSA

Research and Evaluation Committee: Karen Miliffe Chair: Karen Miliffe; Co-Chair: Tracy Tesdall Members: Heather Kent, Bridgete Alfonso, Laura Cash

Goal for this year: 1. Provide FAE4-HA membership information on current youth development research and evaluation

Current youth development research may be found in the Journal of Youth Development, available at:

http://www.journalofyouthdevelopment.org/

Public Relations and Information Committee: Debbie Nistler Public Relations has been promoting professional development opportunities. We promoted, PILD, JCEP Leadership Conference, and NAE4-HA conference.

Programs Committee: Kristie Popa The Programs Committee has been somewhat inactive this go around. We attempted to interview people about the awards they won to send out info about award winning awards on the weekly update, but that did not work out the way that we had hoped.

http://www.journalofyouthdevelopment.org/


Membership Committee: Brian Estevez Renewed Members: 89 Life Members: 24 New Members – 7 to be recognized at EPAF 2016 Grace Carter, Darren Cole, Nicole Pinson, Kristen Poppell, Jasmin Rhea, Jenney Savely, Aaron Stam

Nominating Committee: Julie Dillard No report submitted.

Policy and Resolution Committee: Neva Baltzell It has been a super uneventful year in policy and resolution. We didn't have anything to create policy on or to resolve.

Deans Advisory Committee: Geralyn Sachs The UF/IFAS Extension Faculty Advisory Committee (EFAC) consists of extension faculty and administration who meet on a quarterly basis to discuss organizational items of concern. Committee members, with input from their professional peers, are asked to identify issues and bring them to the committee to be discussed. Dean Place and committee members exchange ideas, ask questions, and pose possible solutions for current extension related issues. FAE4-HA members are encouraged to contact Geralyn Sachs, FAE4HA Secretary and member of the EFAC, with concerns of which they would like to bring to the attention of the committee.

Florida 4-H Foundation: Brian Estevez The Florida 4-H Foundations inducted four individuals into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame at the 4-H University Banquet in July. The inductees include: Dr. Faye Culp, Dr. Joy Jordan, Dr. John Rutledge, and Mrs. Ruth Ann Scurry. A 2003 inductee of the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame, Ms. Shirley Bond, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame at NAE4-HA in October 2016. The Florida 4-H Foundation will be hosting the Gator Soiree to benefit Florida 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. The event will he held on Friday November 18, 2016 and will be hosted at the University House at the University of Florida at 2151 West University Avenue in Gainesville.

District I Escambia county is currently excepting applications for their 4H agent.

Santa Rosa County is happy to announce that there are 4H agent, Prudence Caskey recently graduated from the

University of Florida with her masters degree in agricultural education and communication.

Okaloosa County 4-H agent Misty Smith is excited to have her husband return from deployment in South

Korea. Greg served for a little over year and is happy to be home with his wife and children. Thank you Greg!

Misty has also recently begun work toward her masters degree in Forestry.

District II Vacancies – Two 4-H agent positions in Escambia County.

New staff:

▪ N/A


4-H anniversaries:

❖ Jena Brooks – December

❖ Whitney Cherry – June

❖ Nicole Crawson – April

❖ Paula Davis – August

❖ Julie Dillard – March

❖ Angel Granger – September

❖ Heather Kent – April

Education highlights, awards, members on committees:

FAE4-HA Awards Involving District II Members:

• 2015 FAE4HA Specialty Award Educational Technology Team

• 2015 Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator

• 2015 Florida Master Gardener Award of Excellence Service to 4-H and other youth - Team Award

• FAE4-HA 4-H Club Support Award – Team.

District II Agent Personal Highlights:

• Whitney Cherry – Calhoun County Nolin Bennett Cherry born July 11, 2016

• Nicole Crawson – Holmes County 4-H

o Completed Master’s Degree in Public/Corporate Communication - December 2015

o Permanent Status and promotion to Agent II

o Awards for 2016 to date:

▪ ASA Award

▪ FEAFCS School Wellness Award (Team Award)

▪ FAE4-HA Mentor Award

▪ University of Florida/IFAS Extension Mentor of the Year - TIE

• Angel Granger – Jackson County 4-H

o Completed 30 hours in Master’s Degree program – will graduate December 2016

o Awards for 2016 to date:

▪ FAE4-HA Communicator Award – Published Photo

▪ FAE4-HA Search For Program Excellence – Individual

o Committee Memberships

▪ I7 –Science Action Team

▪ Science Action Team – Animal Science Sub-Committee Co-Chair

▪ Science Action Team – Ag/Plant Science Sub-Committee

▪ Teen Retreat Committee – Secretary

• Heather Kent- NW RSA Promotion to Agent IV

• Jena Brooks- Walton County 4-H

o Started Master’s Degree program in AEC May 2016

Success Stories or Programs to highlight or share:

• District II hosted a District 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest and 4-H District Events Contest with entrants

from Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Walton and Washington Counties participating.

• Holmes County 4-H has a new large livestock barn

• Jackson County 4-H fielded teams at State level 4-H competitions in Livestock, Meats and Poultry

judging with teams and individuals placing in all three events and is sending Livestock and Poultry

judging teams to the National competition in Kentucky


• Jackson County 4-H had 15 youth attend the State 4-H Horse Show and three youth competed at the

Regional 4-H Horse Show. Bay had 4 participate at state and 2 at regional.

• Walton, Bay, Washington, and Holmes had youth participate in the District 4-H Tailgating Contest with

the following results: Walton-2 youth placed 1st in Beef & Shrimp, Holmes- 1 youth placed 2nd in

Shrimp, Bay- 1st place in Poultry, 2nd place Pork.

• Bay County had the Reserve Champion in Pork at the 4-H State Tailgating Championship.

• Two 4-H Agents and NW District RSA presented at National Extension Technology Conference.

• Four District II agents were chosen to present at NAE4-HA.

• District II Agents on Chick Chain committee to implement the first Florida Chick Chain Program

throughout the Northwest District.

• District II to host the First Annual Florida Chick Chain Show in Holmes County.

District III No report submitted

District IV Abbey Tharpe completed her MS thesis and graduated this fall.

Jessica Altum Cooper transferred in to District 4 in Gilchrist County.

Albert Fuller in Levy County retired, and they are looking for a new agent.

Becky Bennett is up for PS&P.

Heather Janney became a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist.

District V No report submitted

District VI Clay:

Jackie Schrader officially retired and Clay is hopeful that they will be able to hire a full-time 4-H agent

in her place. Clay is looking forward to a Grrrrreat 2016-17 4-H year!

Flagler:

Amy is doing outstanding work in Flagler. She has started the Masters program which has kept her busy.

She has started an active school enrichment program and is a critical part of the team working on multi-

county efforts such as the crop citizen science project and the potato project. The results of the various

multi-county efforts have resulting in the team receiving the Excellence in Teamwork Award.

Duval:

Duval has welcomed, Savanna Turner, who is new to 4-H and is looking forward to learning a lot. She

was active duty Coast Guard before coming to Duval 4-H and was living in New Orleans. Savanna’s

main program areas are animal sciences, traditional clubs, and shooting sports.

Andy is working hard on his PhD! He is about 2/3 finished and it has been a fun, educational struggle.

He continues to work with the Military Youth partnership and has plans in the works to travel to GTMO

in March to conduct a 4-H training.

Nassau:

-Margaret Johnson has left her position as an agent to return to work for the school board. She hopes to

still be involved as a 4-H volunteer in the county and as needed for other programs. We will be re-hiring

for a new agent this fall and hope to get someone in the position as soon as possible. The new position

will focus on agriculture, while Kristen’s position will focus on STEM education and leadership.


-Our embryology and healthy living school enrichment programs continue to thrive and we are hoping

to expand participation in our leadership programs.

-We will be moving into a satellite office in Yulee in the near-ish future and hope to involve the youth

with creating a youth walking trail on the new property.

Putnam:

The Putnam 4-H Program is excited to start off the new 4-H year!!! We are preparing for an outstanding

year with the addition of our new(er) clubs focusing on dog and archery projects. Our most popular

school enrichment projects continue to be embryology, gardening, and STEM projects. In addition, we

are continuing our countywide and multi-county efforts in agricultural programs like the crop citizen

science project, blueberry project, potato project, and livestock skillathon program.

St. Johns:

Geralyn Sachs, St. Johns County 4-H Extension Agent submitted her promotion packet for Agent III in

July of 2016.

Julia Kelly, St. Johns County Extension Agent began her master's degree coursework in August.

Also in August, the Tech Wizards program serving 30 youth at the W.E. Harris Center in the town of

Hastings doubled by adding a second site in the rural area outside of town. For the first time we have a

rifle club and also have brought back the dog club.

School based 4-H Embryology Program in St. Johns County continues to be a popular project with

classroom teachers.

St Johns County 4-H Program started the 4-H year with a 4-H Enrollment Kick Off that attracted nearly

200 attendees. New 4-H Club membership enrollment is going strong, with both returning and new

members.

District VII No report submitted

District VIII Vacancies, new staff, 4-H anniversaries:

Seminole County- District 8 is excited to welcome Chelsea Woodard!

Bridgete Alfonso will be celebrating 6 years as a 4-H Agent on October 4th 2016

Osceola County-Laura Valencia celebrated 10 years with the University and 13 with Extension

No vacancies in the Central District

Education highlights, awards, members on committees: Volusia County -SPIN classes are huge here: Sewing, Cooking, Sci/Tech, and Leadership/Team work.

Orange County- Elver Pardo will be recognize for the 2016 FAE4-HA DSA

Elver Pardo & Laura Valencia continue serving the National 4-H Council Hispanic Advisory Committee and

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Orange County- obtained the Juntos (Working Together) grant ($100,000) from National 4-H Council for the

2016-2017 4-H year.

Orange, Seminole, Lake & Osceola County obtained along with Palm Beach the “Connecting Urban Youth to

Nature Grant for the 3rd year.

Agent Personal Highlights:

Volusia County- Richard is officially a DeLand Police Officer - finished observation this week!


District IX Vacancies, new staff, 4-H anniversaries:

• Sarasota-Rebecca McCafferty moved to Philadelphia

• Hardee- Marissa Alexander, new 4-H program assistant

• Manatee - Wendy Henry, new 4-H office specialist

• Hillsborough- Charlie Poliseno, new 4-H Agent

• Pinellas- Alyssa Slavin, new 4-H Agent

Education highlights, awards, members on committees:

• Kristie Popa-Seminar Honorarium; Media Presentation; Educational Package - Individual

• Amanda Squitieri-FAE4-HA Higher Degree Award; 4-H Youth Development Young Professional;

Achievement of Service Award

• Brent Broaddus-4-H Military Partnership Award


•Successful transition to Camp Cloverleaf for PPPM

Agent Personal Highlights:

Brandi Yancy and family welcomed their 2nd child (another girl) in April

District X DeSoto County: Kristie Popa is celebrating her fifth year as the 4-H agent in DeSoto County. She has gotten

out of her comfort zone and started some Embryology programs in the school as well as some other school

programs (she is busier in the schools this year than she has ever been!) Kristie and her husband have a happy,

healthy 2 ½ year old little guy and life is good☺

Glades County: Tycee Prevatt remains active on the State and National Shooting Sports Committee. The

Glades County 4-H program continues to grow; Tycee was awarded Permanent Status and promoted to Rank II.

She is looking forward to enjoying Raif’s senior year of High School and Lane completing his second year of

Bible College through distance education.

Hardee County: Carolyn Wyatt is pleased to report that her new 4-H Program Assistant was hired this year to

replace Mary Mitchell who retired after 30 years in the Hardee County office.

Highlands County: Katie Whidden has been the Highlands County 4-H Agent for two years. She has

completed almost one-half of her Master’s Degree.

Highlands County hosted the first busy camping season in several years. They kicked off summer with

residential camping, hosted five Day Camps, and arranged participants in 4-H University and Legislature. Katie

found that many campers were “repeat customers” throughout the summer.

The Highlands County 4-H Program Assistant, Alexis, and her husband, Joe, welcomed Rylee Jo Cooper into

the world on August 19. Alexis will be on Maternity Leave until November.

Highlands County 4-H Agent, Katie Whidden and Highlands County Livestock Agent, James McWhorter, are

planning to get married in November.

Okeechobee County: Debbie Clements has started her 22nd year as the Okeechobee County 4-H Agent.

Okeechobee County Extension welcomes Lauren Dillard Butler as their new County Extension

Director/Livestock Agent and Colleen Larson as the new Dairy Regional Specialized Agent housed in the


Okeechobee office. Both agents come from the educational system and in addition to a wealth of knowledge;

they will bring technological advancement and experience to our office, and both are willing to help with the 4-

H program. (It really makes me feel “EXPERIENCED” when I realize that their husbands were some of my

first 4-Hers…is that a success story?)

Okeechobee has just completed another busy summer full of Day Camps. We held four weeks of

Environmental Education Day Camps, two weeks of “Blast to the Past” History Day Camps, four weeks of

Culinary Capers Day Camps, (two weeks were An American Adventure and two weeks were an International

Adventure, World Tour IV) as well as Just Horsing Around, Horse Day Camp. Okeechobee participants kept

Okeechobee Dairy 4-H, as well as Florida Dairy 4-H on the map as they participated in competitions at the

National Holstein and National Guernsey Conventions. We continue to be blessed with dedicated, hardworking

volunteers. We are planning for our fifth Ag-Ventures in December; it continues to grow bigger and better.

Seminole Tribe: No news submitted.

District XI No report submitted

District XII No report submitted

District XIII Broward County

• Hosted our first 3-day officer retreat for all club and county officers this summer

• Moved back into our building

• Became a new Tech Wizards site

• Started an archery program with 4 new archery clubs

• Increased club membership by 126 members

Palm Beach County

• Increased club and group enrollment from 8,000 youth in 2014/15 to over 14,000 during 2015/15 4-H year.

• Hosted 2 international exchange youth from Japan and Korea as well as an adult exchange participant from Luxemburg.

• Received grant to send several 4-H Tech Wizard mentees and mentors to Leadership Washington Focus at National 4-H Conference Center. Also underwent successful national audit of the 4-H Tech Wizard program.

• Able to hire two interns.

Miami-Dade County

• Successful urban animal science and agriculture program expanding across the county

• Developing new archery program with multiple members

• Cassandra Weston-Hainsworth accepted position with Georgia 4-H. Working to hire new agent.

• Hosted adult international exchange participant from Luxemburg.

District XIV No report submitted


SECTION V – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Constitution and By-Laws of the Florida Association of 4-H Extension Agents

ARTICLE I - NAME

This organization shall be known as the Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

Section 1: The primary purpose is to promote the Extension 4-H profession and programs. Section 2: The objectives are as follows:

- To advance the professional status of Extension personnel involved in 4-H youth programs. - To encourage professional improvement of all its members. - To increase interest in Extension 4-H youth development work as a career. - To provide a medium for exchange of needs, ideas, methods and techniques. - To promote understanding and cooperation among all Extension workers. - This organization is formed exclusively for the purposes as outlined in the meaning of the 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) IRS Code.1

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1: Any professional Extension employee working with 4-H programs is eligible for membership and may become an active member of the Association upon payment of annual membership dues. Membership in the Association is available without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex or age. The Regional Specialized 4-H Agents shall hold membership and voting rights as do the other on campus staff and faculty. Section 2: Any new Florida professional Extension employee working with 4-H will be offered free state membership for a period of one year following employment. Section 3: Any retired member shall be eligible for life membership. Life membership consists of all rights and privileges of membership in the FAE4-HA except the right to vote or hold office. Section 4: Honorary membership shall be extended to those persons as determined by the Board of Directors. Nomination for honorary membership shall be presented by the Awards Committee. Honorary membership consists of all rights and privileges of membership in the FAE4-HA except the right to vote or hold office. Section 5: A student who is currently enrolled as a college student is eligible for membership into the Association upon payment of annual membership dues. Section 6: State dues will be set by the Executive Committee with approval of the membership.

ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND VACANCIES

Section 1: The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Association. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Committee and fourteen (14) elected non-officer member Directors, one from each of the 13 Extension 4-H Districts, and one from the State 4-H Office. Section 2: The officers of the Association shall be: President, President-Elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Section 3: The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President-Elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President. Section 4: In the event the office of President is vacated, the President-Elect will serve the remainder of the term of the President. Vacancies in the offices of President-elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Directors shall be filled by appointment by the President for the remainder of the term of office, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.


Section 5: The officers will assume their duties upon adjournment of the annual meeting at which they are elected. The secretary and treasurer positions are two-year terms. The secretary shall be elected in odd years and the treasurer in even years.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1: The duties of the Executive Committee are to formulate policy and transact business of the Association.

ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors. The President shall appoint all standing committees with the approval of the Board of Directors, and is empowered to appoint, when needed, special committees that are not specifically provided for herein. He/she may serve as ex-officio member of all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. Section 2: The President-Elect shall be responsible for the program of work of committees, coordinate the delegation Attending the National meeting or appoint an alternate coordinator with the President's approval, serve as ex-officio member of all standing committees, and preside at the meeting in the absence of the President. The President-elect shall assume the office of the President the year following the annual meeting when elected. Section 3: The 1st Vice-President shall be responsible for membership notices of dues and fees payable to the Treasurer, and shall assume any other duty that may be assigned by the President. The 2nd Vice President will assist in duties of membership as assigned by the 1st Vice President, in addition to any other duties assigned by the President. Upon completion of a one year term, the 2nd Vice President shall assume the duties of the 1st Vice President. Section 4: The Secretary shall give notice of all meetings of the association to the membership and shall record and keep minutes of such meetings. Following each meeting, the Secretary shall be custodian of all official correspondence of the organization. It is the responsibility of the Secretary to provide the President with a list of postponed or tabled motions and unfinished business in advance of each meeting so that it may be included in the agenda. Section 5: The Treasurer shall be custodian of the Association's funds, shall receive and disburse them when authorized to do so, and will be responsible for the statement of the Association's finances at each meeting and submit the books for audit at the annual meetings. The Treasurer will send invoices for dues to all eligible persons prior to the annual meeting and collect membership dues. Section 6: The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as Historian.

ARTICLE VII - ELECTIONS

Section 1: Elections of Officers and Directors shall be held prior to and announced at the annual meeting of FAE4-HA. Ballots shall be prepared by the Nominating Committee and mailed to the membership at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting. Section 2: The Nominating Committee shall solicit at least two names for each office and formulate a slate of officers and Directors for consideration by the membership. Section 3: The Nominating Committee shall be Chaired by the Past President and its membership made up of one representative from each Extension Administrative District elected at the annual meeting of FAE4-HA.

ARTICLE VIII - DIRECTORS

Section 1: Directors shall serve a two year term. Directors from even numbered 4-H districts will be elected in the even years; and directors from the odd numbered 4-H Districts will be elected in the odd years. Section 2: Directors shall be elected by ballot voting by Association members of their Districts.

ARTICLE IX - DUTIES OF DIRECTORS


Section 1: Duties of the directors other than those associated with serving on the governing board may vary from year to year depending on the program emphasis and responsibilities assigned by the President. Section 2: The Directors shall divide responsibilities, conduct district meetings, serve as members of Membership Committee, attend Board Meetings, and encourage membership in the Association.

ARTICLE X - COMMITTEES

Section 1: Committees and their nature and extent of their duties shall be such as the Board of Directors deems necessary to further the purpose of the Association. Standing Committees shall be either National, those dealing with relations of NAE4-HA committee work, or State, those created to further the purpose of FAE4-HA.The general membership shall serve on standing committees based on their interests where possible. The President shall appoint all committee chairs and members. The President-elect shall appoint all committee vice chairs, who will rotate in to the committee chair roles the following year. Section 2: Special or ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the President as needed to perform specific tasks, and shall be dissolved upon completion of their tasks. Section 3: All standing committees shall assume their duties upon appointment by the President following the Annual Membership meeting. Section 4: A committee vice-chairman will be appointed by the President-Elect who will assume the position of committee chairman the following year, except for those determined by office. Section 5: Standing committee reports will be given at the Annual Meeting. Section 6: Standing Committees of FAE4-HA are as follows:

- Programs - Membership - Member Services - Special Awards - Communicator Awards - Service Awards (25 year, ASA, - DSA, MSA) - Professional Development - Audit - Diversity - Public Relations - Agenteer - Policy and Resolutions - Nominating - Research and Evaluation

ARTICLE XI - MEETINGS

Section 1: There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Association as determined by the Executive Committee. Section 2: Special meetings can be called by the President as requested by the Board of Directors or 50% of the membership. A three week notification to the membership is required for a special meeting. Section 3: The Board of Directors shall meet at least one time other than the Annual Meeting at a time selected by the President. Section 4: The Executive Committee can meet any time as requested by the President.

ARTICLE XII - QUORUM

Section 1: A majority (more than 50%) of the membership of any meeting body, including General Membership, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee, must be present to constitute a quorum.


ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

Section 1: The articles of the Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present at any annual meeting or special meetings called for that purpose. Section 2: Notice of proposed changes in the constitution must be sent to the membership thirty days prior to the meeting when such changes shall be voted upon. Section 3: Any amendment or change in the constitution shall become effective immediately upon passage by the membership.

ARTICLE XIV -VOTING

Section 1: Each member in good standing of the Association present at general membership meetings shall have one vote in all matters coming before the Association. Section 2: All members of the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs shall have voting privileges at Board meetings. Section 3: A Quorum must be present at all General Membership, Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings in order for any items of business, including amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws, coming before the meeting body to be voted on.

ARTICLE XV - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1: Roberts Rules of Order will govern the Association in all cases except when they are inconsistent with the constitution of the Association.

ARTICLE XVI – DISSOLUTION

In the event that FAE4-HA is dissolved, the officers are directed to distribute the assets to the Florida 4-H Foundation, a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization2

1Revised and unanimously approved February 26, 2014. 2Unanimously approved to add to By-Laws on February 26, 2014. Revised and approved August 30, 2011.

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