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of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Walnut Council Meeting was moderated by Russ Moody, meeting called to order at 8:05 am. (President Ron Jervis was not able to attend.) New Board of Director members introduced, outgoing board members acknowledged. Out going board members are Rudy Nigl and Stan Peskar. New Board members are Odell Anderson, Matt Singer and Mike Pfanku. Russ Moody encouraged everyone to join one of the nine committees. Treasurer’s report: was given by Treasurer Russ Moody. Copy on file. 2002 income was $2,149.28 and expenses were $3,192.60. Checking account balance is $730.19. Strong’s money market is $3,652.25 for a net worth of $4,382.44 at the end of 2002. Motion made by Larry Severeid and 2nd by Dean Jensen to transfer $1,000 not used at the National Meeting (LaCrosse) to the National Walnut Council Foundation to go for research and education. This $1,000 was a grant via the WI-DNR to help with LaCrosse National Meeting expenses. Discussion ensued. The Severeid/Jensen motion was eventually amended to advise the board to consider transferring this $1,000 at the next Board of Directors meeting. Passed on voice vote, no nays. Web Site and PC Committee Report: given by Bob Weiland. Encouraged members to supply their e-mail addresses to make communication easy and effective. Exploring the idea of using credit card to pay dues over the website. Also want to develop a marketing and sales page for the website. Membership Committee Report: given by Dale Parker. Goal is to have 180 members. Mentioned a possible incentive program for those members who sign up new members. Spring Field Day Committee Report: given by Mike Pfanku. Tentative date of Friday, May 16th. Two stops in Iowa (casket factory and parquet flooring factory/sawmill). By show of hands 20 people expressed interest in attending. Possibility of hiring a bus to start in Madison and pick up folks in Dodgeville and possibly one other stop. Public Relations and Exhibit Committee Report: given by John Nielsen. Quality Improvement Committee Report (formerly known as Genetic Improvement of Trees and Nuts Committee): given by Larry Severeid. Written report on file. Committee met on 1-21-03. Seed collection from quality trees is important, need to formalize a plan to accomplish this. Foreign Trip Committee Report : given by Art Luttig. Mentioned possible trips to Romania, China, Holland and Turkey. Asked people to sign up if interested. Charter Revision Committee Report: given by Bob Weiland. This in process. Russ Moody encouraged members to re-up their membership today. Discussion ensued as to policy regarding life members and state dues. WI chapter does not get any money from the National on life members. Is the policy for life members that there are no required WI dues? This needs clarification at the next board of directors meeting. Fall Field Day Committee Report: given by Aaron Young. Field day will be near FonDuLac, tentatively set for Friday 9-19-03 and Saturday 9-20-03. Details to come. Bob Weiland extended thanks to President Ron Jervis for all his leadership, hard work and vision. Motion to adjourn by Dale Parker, 2nd by Dan Bohlin. Adjourned at 9:00 am. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Singer co-secretary Conference Registration and Winter Newsletter Dear Wisconsin Walnut Council Member………………….. Woodland Owners Conference…………Please join us on Saturday 22Feb03 for this conference held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. The registration form is enclosed with the Conference brochure. The Winter Membership Meeting………for all members of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Walnut Council will be held the same day/same place from 8:00AM to 9:00AM, just prior to the start of the Conference. Please come prepared to express your thoughts and ideas on what you would like to see changed about the Wisconsin Walnut Council. Also, you will be presented with opportunities on how you can participate more actively in the Chapters activities, like becoming a member of the NEWLY FORMED COMMITTEES. Board
of Directors Meeting, the 1st of the year………
was held on 6Jan03, with the primary action being the introduction
and induction of the 3 new Directors to the Board: The Committees Established for 2003............ and the Chairperson of each one : Genetic Improvement
for Trees and Nuts ( also Fall Nut Picking )………… At the 8:00AM meeting, there will be a few presentations of select committees, and you will be able to chat with each Chairperson, to aide in your decision of which committee you would like to be on. Completion
of the WEB SITE…….. for our Wisconsin Chapter
of the Walnut Council, was a significant accomplisment in 2002.
Please take a few minutes and visit the SITE at
Russell C. Moody,
Treasurer Who will then
record and forward your check ( made out to the WALNUT COUNCIL ) Please be sure to include your E – MAIL ADDRESS on the Application!!!!!!!! E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS and greater use of PC TECHNOLOGY…… is a primary goal of our Chapter as we move into the 21st century. For instance, we look forward to the day when we can use ELECTRONIC MAIL to better communicate with the membership on a regular basis. For the WEB SITE, we are taking steps to allow members to renew with a credit card, and we are looking seriously at establishing a MARKETING PAGE for selling products and services, as a personal service for our members. A NEW PROGRAM TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP ………. Is being launched for 2003. Details will be presented at the 22Feb03 meeting. Currently, we have 133 “ paid-up” members as of 31Dec03, making us the largest chapter in the United States. By the end of the year, we hope to “ stand head and shoulders “ above any other Chapter. IN SUMMARY
………. One hour is not enough time to fully
cover everything that your Board of Directors, and other DNR Volunteers
are working on, but we will do our best to at least cover the HIGHLIGHTS.
And I think you will also enjoy the rest of the Conference……………… Ron Jervis, President
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