ILR BOARD MINUTES
May 4, 2010

Meeting called to order at 8:08 EDT. Board Members Mark Smith, Kathi McKinney, Bill Safreed, Mary Jo Miller, Kristy Brown and Registrar, Jan Wassink present. 

Approval of minutes from March 25, 2010 – approved by email and posted.

Approval of Actions of the Governing Board on April 27, 2010. Motion by Mary Jo, second by Kathi.  Motion passed unanimously.

Next Meeting: June 5, 2010, at 8pm EDT.

Registrars Report: 

1.        First quarter financials were reviewed and we showed a profit.

2.       Rental facility space: the vacant rental suite has been remodeled and is now leased out. Legal action will be started against the past renter on the past due rent.

3.       Programming priorities: Allen is now doing all the information regarding the ShowManager.  Programming done by Paul will be minimized and limited to $1000 per month.

ILR-SD: 

1.       E-bulletins: youth promotion, top-ten lists, show sanctioning & show results.

2.       National Show Committee – still investigating venues for a 2011 and 2012 National Finals Shows.If a venue cannot be found in conjunction with a livestock event, we will investigate combining with other types of events or a stand alone show.

3.        Anniversary Shows – the five anniversary shows are set – Gifts for sponsors, show crews and special awards have been ordered. Show banners are completed and shipping arrangements have been made for them. 

4.       The board discussed how to incorporate online educational opportunities for the future and possibly videotaping the planned seminars and clinics for future use.

New Business:

1.       The board went into executive session to discuss member issues and office matters.

2.       National Finals Judges selection – there was discussion of allowing the membership to vote for the judges for the National Finals. This will be brought to the Governing Board for discussion.

Old Business:

1.       Nominations will be closed on May 9, 2010. A final e-Bulletin will be sent out to give members a last chance to nominate members to run for the ILR Board.

2.       25 Year Breeders Spot Light – the office will develop a list on the website of breeders that have been in business for 25 years. Numerous farms signed up for recognition at the Celebration event and an e-Bulletin will be sent mid-May.

3.       McRobert’s Endowment Fund-tabled. We have not received any response from the group.

4.       Kid’s Coloring Contest – numerous entries have been received and prizes are in place. The contest deadline is approaching.

5.       Face-to-Face Agenda Items – the board and Jan will develop a topics list for the Face-to-Face.

6.       DNA proposal: Q & A will be sent in an e-Bulletin that addresses member concerns about the DNA proposal before the nominations go out.

The board went into executive session to discuss member concerns. 

Motion to adjourn at 10:40pm EDT:  motion by Mary Jo, second by Bill. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,  

Kristy Brown, ILR Secretary