ARBA Annual Meeting 8-30-2013

Annual Meeting
Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair, LLC, Novi, MI
August 30, 2013 6:00 PM

1. Introductions
2. Secretary/Treasurer Report
3. President’s Report
4. Morris Culver Scholarship Award goes to Seth Taylor of Hendersonville, NC. Seth will be attending Western Carolina University.
5. Announcements
   1. NAILE
      1. New Superintendent – Willis Plank
      2. Youth Coordinator – Charlene Carlisle
   2. 2014 Annual Meeting at Rhinebeck, NY in October
   3. 2014 Romney Specialty Sale at Wooster, OH in May
6. Old paper records are now with Chris Posbergh. He would appreciate any help anyone can offer in transferring information to the database.
7. Update on fitting video expectations and progress.
8. Discussion of Ramblings costs. The Ramblings needs more advertising support and possible fees to off-set production costs. Option of asking members to pay $5/issue or $15/year with a breeders’ directory. Fees might also be separated, with a $5 annual subscription to the Ramblings and a $15 fee for the Ramblings and Membership Directory. Other ideas to consider include posting on the website, sending as a pdf via email and/or sending printed copies as requested with membership renewals. Additional advertising, from new business and members would also benefit production costs.
9. Silent Auction Results—$670
10. Review of Minutes: items 1-9 on 1-11-2014.
    • Motion to accept amendments and post minutes:
    • Anne McIntyre-Lahner – Moved
    • Chris Posbergh – Seconded
    • Passed with 10 Yes and 2 Abstain