37th Iowa FFA Alumni Annual Conference
January 16, 2010
FFA Enrichment Center
Ankeny, Iowa
8:00 am
Registration & Silent Auction begin
9:15 am
Welcome & Introductions given by Clyde. Announcements on Live and
Silent Auction.
Introduction of the Iowa FFA Alumni Board Members.
80 registered members and guests.
Greetings from Members:
Iowa FFA Association Greetings – Ryan Augustine, State President – thanks for all the support
that everyone has given throughout the year.
Iowa FFA Advisor Greetings – Mr. Dale Gruis – Reminder that the building is not paid for,
seeking additional sponsorship for the balance of the building.
Foundation News – Wayne Nattress – Facility is wonderful. State officers look good when they
are at the table. Get a chance to walk through the facility. Tim Wright donated the furniture in
the Committee room. Thanks for all the help from the Alumni and the State officers. We still
have the sharing with pride program.
Outstanding Alumni Scrapbook Award – Ashley gave us the highlights of the scrapbook
program. We didn’t have anyone apply.
Greeting from Rob Denson, President of DMACC. He is an alumni member from Marengo, IA.
They believe in leadership, FFA and the Ag program. Let them know if they can do anything
further for us.
Outstanding Achievement Award – Dave Whitman gave the award to Dan Smicker. Jane gave
the announcement of requirements.
Washington Leadership Conference – Clyde introduced folks. Three recipients are Taylor
Miller from Indianola FFA, Megan Meissen from New Hampton FFA, and Karl Nicholas from
Algona FFA.
Karl attended the third week. He gave a presentation, showed pictures of some of the events that
took place. Did a community service project, clean-up and mowing while and the conference.
They had to write a letter when they were there and they just received it in the mail about a week
ago. Karl flew out with others.
Megan attended the third week. Got a booklet of agenda. Took the Iowa bus out. Had dances,
meetings, site seeing, lights had to be out by 11:30. See a lot of the monuments while out there.
Gave PowerPoint presentation. Got a picture with Senator Grassley. Seen the changing of the
guard at the unknown tomb. Roommates were not from the same area. Mostly different states.
Made many friends.
We will be able to send four students to attend the WLC in 2010. One to New Hampton, to the
Pioneer Affiliate, and one to an established alumni affiliate. Nick Bassett if health allows will
also attend.
Sponsors Recognition – Amy gave brief message for our two conference sponsors. Sponsors
were Iowa Farm Bureau Federation & Farm Credit, Services of America and Linn County Coop.
Alumni Distinguished Contributors Award – Amy gave announcements of award to Harry
Stine and his contribution.
Local Program Support Grant – Sonny announced, Cascade received award.
Iowa FFA Scholarship – Ann presented – Mary Kolthoff, New Hampton and Kimberly Jordan
from Linn-Mar FFA were the recipients.
Iowa FFA Degree Scholarship Recipients – Ann presented - Patrick Fagan from Cascade FFA
was the recipient.
Iowa FFA SAE Grant – Ann presented – Dustin Johnson, West Bend FFA and Robert Trumm
from Cascade were recipients.
BREAK
* Please sit by districts following break.
Delegate Session
Minutes of 2009 Annual Meeting
1st Craig McEney
2nd Sonny Deke
Minutes approved.
Resolutions & By-Laws – Clyde Johnson read through Resolutions and By-Laws.
Resolution #1 – add addition to article 4 under membership – opened for questions and
discussion.
It was voted by majority ballot, 50 yes and 10 no. Resolution was approved.
Resolution #2 – amend to article XI: Dues –
It was voted by ballot, 52 yes and 10 no. Resolution was approved.
Motion to set state dues for annual at $5 and life members at $50.00.
1st Vick Bassett
2nd Brett Spurgeon
Motion approved.
Motion to approve 2010 budget.
1st Dan Classen
2nd Mack Rankin
Motion approved.
Need to have plan set in place as to what we are going to do with the $50.00 we receive from the
State life dues. We also need to remember that whatever we decide we need to think about the
use of the Enrichment Center.
Entertain a motion to adopt a line item to add a facility line item to budget.
1st Dan Smicker
2nd Craig McEnvy
Motion approved.
A suggestion to address to folks that are already life members they may also pay the state fee of
$50.00 if they wish.
Motion to accept Amy Classen as President
1st Craig McEnvy
2nd Dan Classen
Motion approved.
Election of President-Elect:
Nominate Mack Rankin and he accepts,
Nominate Jane Schmidt and she accepts
Jane Schmidt is our President – Elect via majority ballet voting.
Election of District Representatives:
North Central –Ann Bassett
Northwest District – Brian Vanderhoff
Northeast District –Cindy Kolthoff
South Central District – Mack Rankin
Southeast District – Dave Whitman
Southwest District –Dale Spencer
At-large needs two for two year terms and two for one year terms
Two year term of At-Large:
Nominated were: Bret Spurgin, Zach Classen, Bob Goodall
By majority ballot vote it was approved that Bret Spurgin and Bob Goodall were elected to two
year term of At-Large Reps.
One year term of At-Large replace Ashley Fitzgerald (that has stepped down and Jane Schmidt
that was elected as President – elect).
Nominations were: Mike Cooley, Zach Classen, Dan May, Bryan Whitman
Approved by majority ballot vote it was approved that Bryan Whitman and Dan May were
elected to one year term for the At-Large Reps.
Noon
BREAK – MEAL
Meal was donated by the United – Boone FFA Alumni, Boone, IA.
We witnessed the first time the flags were raised at the Enrichment Center by the officer team.
Membership Awards – Increase of 10% Plus – Jane Schmidt presented
Alumni Affiliate with 10% Increase, 2008-2009
United - Boone FFA Alumni
Anamosa FFA Alumni
New Hampton FFA Alumni
Linn-Mar FFA Alumni
Midland-Wyoming FFA Alumni
De Witt Central FFA Alumni
Lucas County FFA Alumni
Past State Officers FFA Alumni
New Affiliates - Jane Schmidt Presented
Alumni New Affiliates, 2008-2009
Columbus FFA Alumni
Coon Rapids FFA Alumni
Rebel FFA Alumni of Sioux Central
Jacket Reimbursement Program – Mack Rankin presented.
Boone A&M FFA
Sioux Central FFA
Osceola FFA
DeWitt FFA
North Scott FFA
Columbus Junction FFA
Villisca FFA
Iowa FFA Pioneer Affiliate - Midland-Wyoming FFA the winner presented at National –
presented by Dan Classen from National.
Iowa FFA Outstanding Affiliate – DeWitt Central FFA the winner – presented by Dan Classen
from National
Craig McEney comments from Ag Education program. Thank you for helping your own
local chapters being successful. A large number of Ag Teachers are retiring this year. A
challenge to us is to help the young teacher that comes in as an Ag teacher close to you. See the
value of the Alumni that can help them. They can’t do it themselves. Goals of first year teachers
are to teach. Iowa is an agricultural state. Challenge is to help the Ag teachers. If you have a
strong administrative program you will have a strong teacher you will have a strong FFA
program.
BREAK * Silent Auction
Guest speaker “Mark Pearson” fromWHO radio.
Iowa FFA Alumni Hall of Fame - Clyde presented award to Dan Classen as recipient.
Basket Winners announced – by Clyde Johnson
President’s Choice was Hawkeye West Bend
People’s Choice is United – Boone FFA Alumni – they will represent a basket at
the National FFA Convention.
Retiring President’s comments – Clyde Johnson
Announcements - by Amy Classen, new president.
The 38th Annual Conference to be held Saturday, January 15, 2011.
Adjournment at 2:14 p.m.