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NDCCC Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm, by President John Long. Introductions were held. Present were: John Long, Adolph Feyereisen, Robert Carlson, Everett Dobrinski, Ed Moen, Patricia Keough-Wilson, Dennis Hill, Buell Reich, Charles McCay, Denise Pinkney, Jerry Meyer, and Ken Astrup. It was moved by Patricia, seconded by Buell to approve the minutes as distributed. It was clarified that the stainless steel grill had been purchased. MOTION CARRIED. Old Business: Burdick Biography: Ken stated that all but one chapter has been received. Based on comments from people that have seen the work, considerable editing will be required. Concern was raised about the money the NDCCC has invested in the book and if we will ever get any money out of the investment. There is nor further financial commitment from either NDCCC or the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives for the book. New Business: Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives: Due to the training session the QBCC was conducting, a written report was distributed. The update of Dr. Cobia's book is going extremely slow. The Center has no financial commitment to the book. NDCCC Communication Committee: Denise Pinkney distributed their report and with information on Co-op Month and Co-op day at the legislature. Co-op Day is scheduled for January 29, 2003. It was moved by Everett, seconded by Patricia to provide legislators with a box lunch and not to have a display of booths. MOTION CARRIED. Financial Report: Dennis Hill distributed the finical report showing revenue of $8,200 and expenses of $11,634.83, leaving a negative balance of $530.19. the 2002 contribution for Marketplace was paid in November, causing the deficit. It was moved by Everett, seconded by Robert, to send members a bill for 2002 dues. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved by Robert, seconded by Chuck, to amend the 2002 budget and increase the amount for Co-op month to $1700. MOTION CARRIED. Cooperative Development Center: Dennis Hill reported on the activities of the Center. He will mail all board members a copy of the recently published report. Some highlights of the report include: Since the Center's inception, they have helped 104 projects, 58 of which are still operating today. Thirty new companies were organized from scratch. The Center has a budget of about $500,000. A $240,000 rural development grant was received from the USDA to help fund the operation. Out of 51 zero interest loans, $10.6 million, only four business have not been successful. Three co-ops of note they are still working on include Dakota Beef, Dakota Ethanol, and Dakota Lamb and Wool. Election of Officers It was moved by Robert, seconded by Chuck to nominate and cast an unanimous ballot for Adolph Feyereisen for President. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved by Robert, seconded by Chuck to nominate Ed Bruer for vice president. Being no further nomination, it was moved by Dennis, seconded by Everett to cast a unanimous ballot for Ed. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held on amending the bylaws to go to two year terms for officers. The consensus was to leave it at one year terms. It was recommended to have the executive committee meet prior to the July board meeting and prior a budget for 2003. Adolph appointed Dennis Hill treasurer and Ken Astrup secretary for the next year. General discussion was held on Dakota Growers proposal to convert from a cooperative to a corporation. Next meeting was set for the evening on July 23, beginning with a meal, with the meeting to follow. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm. Respectfully submitted Joining the board for the meal included Ag Commissioner Roger Johnson and U.S. Senator Kent Conrad and a number of the senator's staff. General discussion took place during the meal. |