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AANNNNUUAALL MMEEEETTIINNGG MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
BOST EXTENSION CENTER AUDITORIUM & THEATRE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Annual Meeting Agenda .........................................................................................................2 2012 Officers and Directors .............................................................................................................5 2011 Active and Life Members .....................................................................................................11 2012 Committee Assignments .......................................................................................................15 2011 Committee Reports ...............................................................................................................19
Animal Science
Communications Awards
Horticulture
Outstanding Program Awards - 2011
Policy
Presidential Citation
Professional Excellence
Professional Training
Recognition and Awards
Scholarship
2011 Financial Reports ..................................................................................................................43 2011 Resolutions ............................................................................................................................47 2011 Memorials .............................................................................................................................55 2011 Board Minutes .......................................................................................................................61 2011 Special Reports .....................................................................................................................73 2011 Presidential Annual Report ...................................................................................................76 Web Site Information .....................................................................................................................83 Extension Worker’s Creed ..............................................................................................Back Cover
Your 2012 MACAA Program Book is posted on the MACAA website at:
www.countyagent.com
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9:00 Pay Dues $80 regular member, $10 lunch, $10 Reverse Raffle
(1st Timers & Life Members compliments of MACAA)
AAWWAARRDDSS PPRROOGGRRAAMM 10:00 Call-to-Order .................................................................................... Bill Burdine, President
Invocation ........................................................................... Donna Beliech, President-Elect
10:10 Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards ............................................ Donna Beliech
10:20 MACAA Outstanding Programs Awards ...................................................... Donna Beliech
Outstanding County Director Awards Outstanding Area Agent Awards Outstanding Specialist Awards
10:30 Communication Awards .......................................................................... Patrick Poindexter 10:50 Presidential Citation Awards ............................................................................. Bill Burdine 11:00 Mississippi Crop & Livestock Reporting Awards .......................................... USDA-NASS 11:10 Recognition of 2011 Retirees............................................................................. Bill Burdine 11:15 Greetings .................................................................................. MAE4-HA, MEAFCA, ESP 11:30 Adjourn to Bost Auditorium for lunch
Upcoming NACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conferences:
2012 Charleston, SC ......................................................................................................July 15-19
2013 Pittsburg, PA .............................................................................................. September 15-20
2014 Mobile, AL..............................................................................................................July 20-24
2015 Sioux Falls, SD................................................................................................................ TBA
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BBUUSSIINNEESSSS MMEEEETTIINNGG 12:30 Call-to-order ....................................................................................................... Bill Burdine 12:35 Remarks from MSU Administration ......................... Dr. Gary Jackson, Extension Director
Dr. Joe Street, Assoc. Extension Director
Dr. Greg Bohach, Vice-President, DAFVM 1:10 Financial Report ......................................................................................................Al Myles
1:20 Investment Report ............................................................................................ Elmo Collum
1:30 Southern Region Director’s Report .............................................................. Tim Varnedore
1:45 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Remarks ....................................................... Chip Blalock
Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Remarks .......................................... Sammy Blossom
Mississippi Pork Producers Association Remarks ....................................... Mark Crenshaw
2:05 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference ......................... Donna Beliech
2:15 Journal of NACAA ......................................................................................... Wayne Porter 2:20 Break 2:35 Memorial Service ............................................................................................ Mark Mowdy 2:55 Old Business 3:00 New Business
By-Laws changes 3:20 Installation of New Officers..................................................... Glen Hughes, Past President 3:30 Retiring President’s Report ................................................................................ Bill Burdine
3:45 Incoming President’s Report.......................................................................... Donna Beliech 4:00 Reverse Raffle 4:20 Adjourn
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
2012
STATE ASSOCIATION
President ..................................................................................................................... Donna Beliech
President –Elect ..................................................................................................... Jimbo Burkhalter
1st Vice-President ......................................................................................................... Ruby Rankin
2nd
Vice-President (Pending Approval) ............................................................................ John Byrd
Secretary/Treasurer (Pending Approval) ................................................................... Charlie Stokes
Past President ................................................................................................................. Bill Burdine
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director ............................................................................................................... Reid Nevins
Junior Director ..................................................................................................... Patrick Poindexter
Membership Chairman............................................................................................ Belvia Giachelli
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director ......................................................................................................... Amanda Woods
Junior Director ............................................................................................................... Eddie Smith
Membership Chairman...................................................................................... Stephanie Pendleton
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director ......................................................................................................... Lester Stephens
Junior Director .......................................................................................................... Anthony Bland
Membership Chairman..................................................................................................Charlie Bush
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director ........................................................................................................ Amanda Walker
Junior Director .................................................................................................................... Ty Jones
Membership Chairman.............................................................................................. Wayne Boshart
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Senior Director .......................................................................................................... Mengmeng Gu
Junior Director ............................................................................................................ Lamar Adams
Membership Chairman............................................................................................... Angus Catchot
MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at:
http://www.countyagent.com/macaa/handbook.pdf
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Donna Beliech Jimbo Burkhalter Ruby Rankin John Byrd
President President-Elect 1st Vice Pres. 2
nd Vice Pres.
Charlie Stoke Bill Burdine Al Myles
Secretary Past President Treasurer
DIRECTORS
NORTHEAST DISTRICT GROUP
Reid Nevins Patrick Poindexter Belvia Giachelli
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT GROUP
Amanda Woods Eddie Smith Stephanie Pendleton
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DIRECTORS (continued)
NORTHWEST DISTRICT GROUP
Lester Stephens Anthony Bland Charlie Bush
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT GROUP
Amanda Walker Ty Jones Wayne Boshart
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Mengmeng Gu Lamar Adams Angus Catchot
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Adams, Lamar 21
Alberson, Brandon 1
Bales, Don 1
Bates, Rebecca 4
Bearden, Shelby 16
Beliech, Donna 16
Benton, Shelli 1
Bland, Anthony 10
Boshart, Wayne 1
Braswell, Andy 13
Brewer, Thomas 11
Brunson, Marty 21
Buehring, Nathan 7
Burdine, Bill 15
Burkhalter, Jimbo 14
Bush, Charlie 1
Byrd, John 22
Carter, David 4
Catchot, Angus 7
Collum, Elmo 14
Cook, Don 4
Covington, Cliff 23
Crenshaw, Mark 26
Crouse, Keith 15
Dicke, Stephen 23
Dodds, Darrin 4
Eubank, Tom 1
Flint, Ernie 20
Floyd, James 1
Gentry, Judd 17
Giaccaglia, Laura 1
Giachelli, Belvia 4
Giesemann, John 27
Gordon, Harvey 5
Gu, Mengmeng 5
Henderson, James 4
Henn, Alan 5
Herndon, Bill 8
Holder, Terry 8
Hughes, Glenn 16
Jones, Ty 2
Jousan, Dean 5
Kelly, Lelia 11
Larson, Erick 16
Lemus, Rocky 1
Londo, Andy 12
Maily, Bill 21
Maness, Jeremy 5
Martin, Robert 11
Martin, Steve 11
McClenton, BJ 2
McGee, Leanne 3
Mowdy, Mark 22
Myles, Al 1
Nevins, Reid 3
Newman, Michael 16
Oldham, Larry 15
Owen, Danny 20
Pendleton, Stephanie 2
Poindexter, Patrick 11
Porter, Wayne 7
Rankin, Ruby 14
Reginelli, Dennis 20
Respess, Don 18
Reyer, Brittany 3
Robertson, Tracy 3
Rousseau, Randall 1
Singleton, Jerry 10
Smith, Eddie 3
Stephens, Lester 3
Stokes, Charlie 13
Street, Joe 3
Therrell, Houston 14
Tullos, Adam 5
Vandevere, Phillip 4
Walker, Amanda 5
Webb, Anita 5
Wells, Wayne 11
White, Julie 2
Wilborn, Kimberly 3
Wilson, Jeff 8
Winters, Stephen 26
Wise, Stanley 24
Woods, Amanda 4
Wooten, James 2
2011 Retired/Resigned Members
Gaddis, Debbie 12
Gordon Andrews 22
2011 Complimentary Members
Bohach, Gregory 2
Keenum, Mark 3
Knight, Randy 1
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Alford, Walter
Alley, George
Baird, Tommy
Baker, Joe
Berry, Belton
Bishop, Tommy
Blasingame, Don
Bost, W.M.
Bridges, Terry
Brodnax, Doss
Broome, Malcolm
Brumfield, Perry
Bryant, W. Daniel
Buckley, R. O.
Carpenter, Myles
Carter, Frank
Cheatham, Danny
Chrestman, Gale
Clarke, James
Coccaro, John
Cochran, Dexter
Collins, James
Corban, Frank
Courson, Jackie
Craft, William
Crawford, Louis
Culver, Virgil
Cummings, Steve
Dale, John
Daniels, Bob
Davis, Otis
DeMuth, Larry
Doss, Roy
Duke, C. B.
East, Tammy
Estess, Charles
Fitts, Charlie
Fleming, Dolan
Fleming, W. M.
Forrest, Charlie
Fulcher, Bobby
Fulcher, John
Garrison, George
Garrison, Lewis
Gilliam G. W.
Gillie, Mark
Goforth Joe
Goodwin, William
Grantham, Chuck
Graves, Larry
Grubbs, Truitt
Hampton, Clifford
Harness, Creevy
Harris, Eddie
Harris, Joseph
Hartness, Ronnie
Henry, William
Hollis, James
Hoskin, Rueben
Houston, Wayne
Hudson, Harvin
Jones, Audrey
Jones, Ronnie
Killebrew, John
Kimbrough, Perry
Lathan, W. B.
Lee, Billy Joe
Loftin, Tom
Luther, Jimmy
Martin, Robert
McGilberry, Joe
McKie, John
McKinley, Blair
McLain, Jimmy
McMillen, Jack
McWhirter, Ed
Moman, Thomas
Montgomery, Fred
Moore, William
Mullendore, George
Murray, Steve
Needham, Tim
Nichols, Thomas
Oatis, Melvin
Parker, John
Parker, O. F.
Paulette, Leon
Pepper, Tim
Preuss, Ted
Pullin, Ted
Raby, Elton
Raspberry, Freddie
Rector, Terry
Reynolds, Ray
Rhea, Dickie
Richardson, Steve
Richmond, James
Rone, George
Rouse, Clayton
Ruscoe, Ann
Sartor, Martha Ray
Sartor, Ray
Schmidt, Joe
Sharpe, Margie
Sims, Bobby
Singleton, Paul
Skelton, Donald
Smith, Art
Smith, Don
Smith, John
Smith, W.T.
Starks, Nelda
Steeby, Jim
Steed, Mike
Swoope, Thomas
Swoope, William
Swords, Luther
Tanner, Barney
Tatum, David
Taylor, Gary
Taylor, Gerald
Taylor, Lee
Thomas, Jim
Thompson, Lee
Tolar, James
Twitty, Richard
Waldrup, Charles
Walker, Walter
Wallace, Barry
Walton, Billy
Watkins, Chester
Weaver, George
Wheeler, Dwayne
Wells, W. V.
Wilbourn, Carl
Willcutt, Herb
Williams, Robert
Withers, Frank (Butch)
Young, David
Young, Mack
Deceased in 2011 Shannon, Charles
Taylor, Tommy
Walton, Billy S.
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OVERALL CHAIRMAN President Elect: Jimbo Burkhalter
4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE Chair: Jeremy Maness
Vice-Chair: Kipp Brown
Members: Laura Giaccaglia, Brandon Alberson,
Dean Jousan, Kimberly Wilborn,
Wayne Boshart, Reid Nevins, Harvey
Gordon, Thomas Brewer and Terry
Holder
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS COMMITTEE Chair: Andy Londo
Vice-Chair: Charlie Stokes
Members: Bill Burdine, Julie White, Don Bales,
Eddie Smith, Don Respess, Laura
Giaccaglia, Marty Brunson and Anita
Webb AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
COMMITTEE Chair: Ernie Flint
Vice-Chair: Judd Gentry
Members: Tom Eubank, Thomas Brewer, Steve
Martin, Drew Bates, Al Myles, Mark
Crenshaw, Angus Catchot, Bill
Herndon and Andy Braswell
AGRONOMY AND PEST MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE Chair: Lester Stephens
Vice-Chair: Dennis Reginelli
Members: Wayne Boshart, Eric Larson, Charlie
Bush, John Byrd, Don Cook, Keith
Crouse, Ernie Flint, Randall Smith,
Alan Henn and Charlie Stokes ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE Chair: Rocky Lemus
Vice-Chair: Brandon Alberston
Members: Julie White, Lamar Adams, Shelby
Bearden, Kipp Brown, Mark Crenshaw,
Houston Therrell, Cliff Covington,
Dean Jousan, Phillip Vandevere and
Mark Mowdy COMMUNICATION AWARDS
COMMITTEE Chair: Anita Webb
Vice-Chair: Danny Owens
Members: Amanda Walker, David Carter, Darrin
Dodd, Jeremy Maness, Eddie Smith,
Brittany Reyer, Donna Beliech, Wayne
Porter and Kimberly Wilborn
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE Chair: Ty Jones
Vice-Chair: Lester Stephens
Members: Thomas Brewer, Nathan Buehring, B. J.
McClenton, James Henderson, Amanda
Woods, Belvia Giachelli, Shelby
Bearden, Linda McGee, Stephanie
Pendelton and Rebecca Bates EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Chair: Ananda Walker
Vice-Chair: Jerry Singleton
Members: Ty Jones, Steve Dicke, James Wooten,
Mengmeng Gu, Phillip Vandevere,
Rocky Lemus, Eric Larson, Houston
Therrell, and Angus Catchot FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Incoming Secretary – Charlie Stokes
Vice-Chair (Financial Records): Al Myles
Vice-Chair (Investments): Elmo Collum
Fund Raising: 2nd
Vice President, Senior & Junior
Directors
Account Custodians: Charlie Forrest and Ed Williams
Members: Bill Herndon, Bill Burdine, Michael
Newman, Donna Beliech, Steve Martin
and Glenn Hughes FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Chair: James Floyd
Vice-Chair: Jason Gordon
Members: Marty Brunson, Adam Tullos, James
Henderson, Glenn Hughes, Randall
Rousseau, Bill Maily, Robert Martin,
Steve Dicke and Don Bales HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Tracy Robertson
Vice-Chair: Alan Henn
Members: Jimbo Burkhalter, Stanley Wise, Lamar
Adams, Robert Martin, Elmo Collum,
Judd Gentry, Steve Winters, Glenn
Hughes and Ernie Flint
HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE Chair: Mengmeng Gu
Vice-Chair: Patrick Poindexter
Members: Rebecca Bates, Stephanie Pendleton,
Anthony Bland, Lelia Kelly, Drew
Bates, Alan Henn, Wayne Porter,
Brittany Reyer, Jeff Wilson and Donna
Beliech
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair: 2nd Vice-Pres John Byrd
Vice-Chair: David Carter
Members: Belvia Giachelli, Leanne McGee, BJ
McClenton, Larry Oldham, Tom Eubank,
Shelli Benton, Jimbo Burkhalter, Ruby
Rankin and Anita Webb POLICY COMMITTEE Chair: Past President – Bill Burdine
Vice-Chair: Stanley Wise
Policy Members:All Active MACAA Past Presidents
Vice-Chair (Life Members): Steve Winters
Life Members Executive Committee:
Charlie Forrest, Bobby Fulcher, Ronnie
Jones, Tim Pepper, James Richmond, Jim
Thomas and Ed Williams PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Chair: President – Donna Beliech
Vice-Chair: President Elect – Jimbo Burkhalter
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
COMMITTEE Chair: Brittany Reyer
Vice-Chair: Stephen Dicke
Members: Bill Herndon, Steve Martin, Larry
Oldham, Danny Owen, Jerry Singleton, Ruby Rankin, Judd Gentry, Don Cook,
John Giesemann and Andy Braswell PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMMITTEE Chair: Shelby Bearden
Vice-Chair: Tracey Robertson
Members: Mark Mowdy, Michael Newman, Lester
Stephens, Randy Smith, Jeff Wilson,
Belvia Giachelli, Steve Winters, Bill Maily
and Reid Nevins PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
AGRICULTURAL ISSUES COMMITTEE Chair: Houston Therrell
Vice-Chair: Andy Braswell
OYF Vice-Chair: Jerry Singleton
Members: James Wooten, Bill Burdine, Terry
Holder, BJ McClenton, Harvey Gordon,
Wayne Wells, Amanda Woods, Charlie
Stokes and Ruby Rankin RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
COMMITTEE Chair: President - Elect Jimbo Burkhalter
Vice-Chair: Past President – Bill Burdine
Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs
and Past DSA Winners
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Keith Crouse
Vice-Chair: Don Respress
Members: Lelia Kelly, Bill Maily, Darrin Dodds,
Leanne McGee, Wayne Wells, John
Byrd, James Floyd and Mark Mowdy SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Cliff Covington
Vice-Chair: Lelia Kelly
Members: Tracy Robertson, Randall Rousseau,
Charlie Bush, Elmo Collum, Andy Londo,
Dennis Reginelli, Kipp Brown and Nathan
Buehring TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Chair: Rebecca Bates
Co-Chair: Stanley Wise
Webmaster:Donna Beliech
Members: Stephanie Pendleton, Lamar Adams,
Adam Tullos, Shelli Benton, Jason
Gordon, Michael Newman, Patrick
Poindexter, John Giesemann and Anthony
Bland
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Animal Science
Communications Awards
Horticulture
Outstanding Program Award-2011
Policy
Presidential Citation
Professional Excellence
Professional Training
Recognition and Awards
Scholarships
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AANNIIMMAALL SSCCIIEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
The purpose of the Animal Science Committee is to actively pursue opportunities to provide
sound educational activities in which MACAA members may advance their knowledge,
understanding and expertise in the areas of livestock and dairy production and marketing.
Numerous Animal Science and Forage opportunities were made available to aid in the
developmental training of MACAA members over the past year. Some of these educational
programs included the 2011 MACAA Professional Improvement Conference, Magnolia Beef &
Poultry Expo, Spring and Fall Artificial Insemination Schools, Agribition Sale, BCIA Bull Sale,
MAFES Production Sale, Mississippi Cattlemen‘s Association Convention and Trade Show,
Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock and Horse Shows, Sunbelt Ag Expo, Grazing
School, Forage and Pasture Short Course, Research Station Field Days, Animal/Dairy Science
Program Updates, County and Area Producer Meetings, Annual Dairy Field Day,
Mississippi/Louisiana Dairy Management Conference, Board Sales, including the Homeplace
Producers Sale and Cattlemen’s Exchange Producer Sale and other In-Service Training
opportunities for Extension personnel to aid them in dealing with issues encountered by their
livestock and dairy producers.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Dean Jousan
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There were 26 entries in 11 categories. The 2011 MACAA Communications Awards Program
winners are listed below:
COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS CATEGORIES
1. Radio 2.
Published
Photo/Caption
3.
Computer Generated
Presentation
1st --
2nd
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3rd
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1st Cliff Covington
2nd
Donna Beliech
3rd
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1st Andy Londo
2nd
Mengmeng Gu
3rd
Wayne Porter
4. Program Promotion
Piece
5. Personal Column 6. Feature Story
1st Cliff Covington
2nd
Wayne Porter
3rd
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1st Donna Beliech
2nd
Wayne Porter
3rd
Cliff Covington
1st Andy Londo
2nd
Cliff Covington
3rd
Donna Beliech
7. Newsletter, Individual 8. Newsletter, Team 9. Video Recording
1st Wayne Porter
2nd
Cliff Covington
3rd
Reid Nevins
1st Cliff Covington
2nd
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3rd
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1st Andy Londo
2nd
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3rd
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10. Fact Sheet 11. Publication 12. Web Site
1st
James Henderson
2nd
Wayne Porter
3rd
Cliff Covington
1st Andy Londo
2nd
Wayne Porter
3rd
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1st Andy Londo
2nd
Wayne Porter
3rd
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13. Learning Module 14 Bound Book
1st --
2nd
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3rd
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1st --
2nd
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3rd
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STATE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR: Andy Londo
SPECIALIST/DISTRICT COMMUNICATORS
OF THE YEAR:
Northeast:
Northwest:
Southeast:
Southwest:
Specialist:
Reid Nevins
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Wayne Porter
Cliff Covington
Andy Londo
2011 MACAA COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS 1ST
PLACE WINNING ENTRIES
CATEGORY WINNER TITLE OF ENTRY
Radio -- --
Published Photo or
Feature Story
Cliff Covington Best Bassin’ In the Delta Region
Computer Generated
Presentation
Andy Londo Brief History of Extension and MSU Extension
Forestry Activities (2005-2009)
Program Promotion
Piece
Cliff Covington Grazing Lands Field Day
Personal Column Donna Beliech Enhancing Wet Areas by Creating Rain Gardens
Feature Story Andy Londo Managing the Family Forest in Mississippi
Newsletter, Individual Wayne Porter Green Flash
Newsletter, Team Cliff Covington Jefferson County Extension Service
Video Presentation Andy Londo Why Do Leaves Change Color
Fact Sheet James Henderson Forest Facts Sheet
Publication Andy Londo Reducing the Threat of Southern Pine Beetle
Infestations
Learning Module -- --
Bound Book -- --
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Patrick Poindexter
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NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN THIS YEAR.
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HHOORRTTIICCUULLTTUURREE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
During August 3-5, horticulture related training sessions were offered in association with the
2011 MACAA Professional Improvement Conference (PIC) in Verona, MS. They were:
Strawberry Production……………………………………………...Dr. Wayne Porter
Ag-Tourism………………………………………………................Mr. Stanley Wise
Managing Master Gardener Volunteers…………………………….Dr. Jeff Wilson
Evaluating Landscapes: Recommendations & Plant Selections……Dr. Lelia Kelly
Tours of the NMREC Horticulture Unit in Verona and Schmidt Farms in Okolona offered a great
opportunity to see what research is being conducted in north Mississippi and what crops and
methods local horticulture producers are using.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Jeff Wilson
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Victor Lee CD: Stephanie Pendleton Outstanding CD: Eddie Smith
Booker Mims AA: Cliff Covington Outstanding AA: Jeff Wilson
Wesley Farmer Spec: Rocky Lemus Outstanding Spec: Mengmeng Gu
Outstanding Program Award honorees since reorganization of our awards program:
Year Area Agent County Director Specialist
2010 Dennis Reginelli (BM)
Wayne Porter
Anita Webb (VL)
Patrick Poindexter
Alen Henn (WF)
Angus Catchot
2009 Bill Burdine (BM)
Don Bales
Houston Therrell (VL)
Rebecca Bates
Wayne Wells (WF)
Nathan Buehring
2008 Mike Howell (BM)
Donna Beliech
Eddie Harris (VL)
Tommy Bishop
Charlie Hogue (WF)
No nominee
2007 Dennis Reginelli (BM)
Kerry Johnson
John Coccaro (VL)
Harvin Hudson
Angus Catchot (WF)
Bill Herndon
2006 No Nominee Lamar Adams
Steve Cummings
Erick Larson
Lelia Kelly
2005 Bill Burdine
Wayne Porter
Judd Gentry
Tim Needham
Jane Parish
Wayne Wells
2004 Donna Beliech
Charlie Stokes
Chuck Grantham
No nominee
John Giesemann
Nelda Starks
2003 Kerry Johnson
Dennis Reginelli
Lee Taylor
Charles Waldrup
John Anderson
Jim Thomas
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Donna Beliech, 2011 President-Elect
Vice-Chair: Bill Burdine, 2011 President
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NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN THIS YEAR.
There were no issues brought before the Policy Committee of your Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents this year. However, MACAA members are reminded that the Policy
Committee is comprised of all former Presidents of our Association who maintain active
membership. This committee serves at the pleasure of the President and Board of Directors to
provide input and guidance to ensure appropriate, efficient, and effective operation of our
Organization.
Additionally, the Policy Committee encourages all MACAA members to review the Constitution
and Bylaws of our Association periodically to stay abreast of how our organization functions.
This document is available online at the following URL:
http://www.countyagent.com/macaa/bylaws.pdf.
Members are also advised to frequently visit the Association‘s webpage for additional
information and updates relative to operation of our organization:
http://www.countyagent.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Glen Hughes
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PPRREESSIIDDEENNTTIIAALL CCIITTAATTIIOONN
The President may give one or more citations to individuals or groups in recognition of
outstanding support to the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents (MACAA)
during his term. This is solely a decision of the MACAA President. Thus, this award is not
lightly given nor should it be lightly taken. It is the highest honor the Association may give to an
individual or organization that supports its mission.
Presidential Citation Award winners are as follows:
2011 Donna Schmitz, Graphic Design Assistant, MSU-ES
Julia Biator, Director, Lee County Agri-Center
2010 Dr. Dan Brook, Computer Applications and Services (Ret.), MSU-ES
2009 Elmo Collum, Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center, MSU-ES
2008 Dr. Vance Watson, Interim Director, MSU-ES
2007 Wesley Farmer, Extension Dairy Specialist
Victor Lee, County Director, Simpson County
2006 Mississippi Pork Producers Association
2005 Federal Land Bank Association of South Mississippi, FLBA
2004 Soybean Promotion Association Board (Mississippi)
2003 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition (Moultrie, GA)
2002 No Citation Awarded
2001 Robert McCarty, Bureau of Plant Industry
Wade Stewart, BASF
2000 Tommy Strickland, Director, Mississippi State Fairgrounds
Nancy Strickland, MSU-ES/MAFES
1999 Clayton Henderson, House of Representatives, 9th
District
1998 Booker Mims, Interim County Agent-Coordinator, Monroe County
David Waide, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau
1997 Donny Whitten, Valent Chemical Company
Wade Stewart, BASF Chemical Company
1996 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Christine Blackmon, Metro-Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau
1995 Tom Williams, Union Carbide Agriculture Division
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Burdine
2011 President
Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
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PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXCCEELLLLEENNCCEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE
The primary objective of the Professional Excellence Committee is to encourage and showcase
excellence in program efforts and to assist and recognize members with/for career promotion and
performance evaluations. The following report summarizes accomplishments reported by
MACAA members since our 2010 Annual Meeting last November.
PROMOTIONS
PROFESSIONAL NON-FACULTY COUNTY PROMOTIONS
Gentry, Judd, County Director, Extension Agent III, Extension Agent IV – Panola County
Jousan, Dean, 4-H/Livestock Specialist, Assistant Ext Professor to Associate Ext Professor
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Awards
Cliff Covington
State Winner - Search for Excellence in Livestock Production Program
Rocky Lemus
Gamma Sigma Delta Extension Award of Merit, 2011. Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural
Society, MSU Chapter.
Professional Development
Mississippi State Pride Award, 2010: Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
2011: Near Infrared Spectroscopy Training. Nobel Foundation. Ardmore, OK. July 18-10.
2011: Artificial Insemination School. Mississippi State University. March 17-19.
2010: EndNote: EndNote Cite While You Write. Mississippi State University. November 10
2010: EndNote: Building an EndNote Library. Mississippi State University. November 10.
Adam Tullos
Natural Resource Enterprise Team
Rosalind and Rodney M. Foil Teamwork Award
John E. Hutchison Extension Award for Young Professionals, SR-ASHS, 2011.
2nd
Norman F. Childers M.S. Student Paper Competition. Yan Zhao (Graduate student) and
Mengmeng Gu. Effects of Organic fertilizers on Chrysanthemum nankingense. Southern
Region-American Society for Horticultural Science, 2011
1st Warren S. Barham Ph.D. Student Paper Competition. Diana R. Cochran (Ph.D.
committee advisee), Richard L. Harkess, Patricia R. Knight, Mengmeng Gu, Maria
Tomaso-Peterson, Eugene K. Blythe, and Charles H. Gilliam. 2011. Enhancing Plant
Tolerance to Drought Through the Use of Pageant. Southern Region-American Society for
Horticultural Science, 2011
2nd
Ph.D. Student Paper Competition. Diana R. Cochran (Ph.D. committee advisee) and
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Mengmeng Gu Effect of Spent Coffee Grounds on Germination of Palmer Amaranth,
Perennial Rye, and White Clover. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 2010.
Travel Award. Diana Cochran (Ph.D. committee advisee) and Menmeng Gu. Effect of coffee
grounds on seed germination, Southern Region-International Plant Propagators Society. 2010.
PUBLICATIONS
PEER REVIEWED
Porter, W.C., 2011 (rev). Fruit and Nut Review: Blackberries, MSU-ES, Info Sheet 1444, 2 pp
Porter, W.C., 2011 (rev). Growing Citrus in Containers in MS, MSU-ES, Pub 2542, 4 pp
Niu, G., D. Rodriguez, and M. Gu. 2011. Response of Sophora secundiflora to nitrogen form
and rate. HortSci. 46:1303-1307.
Yuan, X., M. Gu. W. Teng, X. Yang, and J. Wu. 2011. Growth of Calamagrostis brachytricha
Steud. and Festuca glauca Lam. and predicted water savings under evapotranspiration-based
deficit irrigation. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology (In press).
Jung, S.K., H.S.,Choi, and M. Gu. 2011. Effect of pre- and postload 1-MCP on quality of
‘Tsugaru’ apples exposed to ethylene. Journal of Food, Agriculture & environment
9(3&4):132-136.
Choi, H.S., C.R. Rom, and M. Gu. 2011. Effects of different organic apple production systems
on seasonal nutrient variations of soil and leaf. Scientia Hort. 129:9-17.
Choi, H.S., C.R. Rom, and M. Gu. 2011. Plant performance and seasonal of soil and foliar
nutrient variations in an organic apple orchard under four ground cover management
systems. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 65(3):66-82.
EDITOR-REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS
Yan Zhao, Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effects of Fertilizers on Greenhouse Grown Chrysanthemum
nakingense Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 56 (In press).
Yan Chen, Mengmeng Gu, Allen Owings, Regina Bracy. 2011. Effects of Organic Soil
Amendment and Nitrogen Application Rate on the Growth and Establishment of Herbaceous
Ornamentals in the Landscape Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research
Conference 56 (In press).
Mengmeng Gu, Maria Tomaso-Peterson, Yan Zhao. 2011. Effects of Biofungicides for Control
of Pythium in Prestige Red Poinsettia Proc of Southern Nursery Assoc Res Conf 56 (In
press).
Guihong Bi , William Evans, Mengmeng Gu, Vasile Cerven. 2011. Effects of Pre-Planting
Compost and Fertigation on Landscape Performance of Organically-grown Marigold. Proc of
Southern Nursery Assoc Res Conf 56 (In press).
Diana R. Cochran, Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effect of Spent Coffee Grounds on Germination of
Palmer Amaranth, Perennial Rye, and White Clover. Proc of Southern Nursery Assoc Res
Conf 56 (In press).
Yan Zhao and Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effects of organic fertilizers on Chrysanthemum
nankingense. HortScience 46 (In press).
James Robbins, Ron Rainey, Mengmeng Gu, and Allen Owings.2011. Rolling the dice: Risk
management education for specialty cut flower growers. HortScience 46 (In press).
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Mengmeng Gu, James R. Robbins, and Curt Rom. 2011. Horticulture education abroad: a study
in contrasts. HortScience 46 (In press).
Yan Zhao, Maria Tomaso-Peterson and Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Efficacy of Biofungicides for
Control of Pythium Root Rot in Poinsettia. HortScience 46 (In press).
James Robbins, Mengmeng Gu, and Curt Rom.2011. China: A Study in Contrasts. HortScience
46 (In press).
W.B. Evans, V. Cerven, G. Bi, M. Gu, K. Hood, and R. Little. 2011. Vegetable Yields in
Mississippi High Tunnels: First Year Results. HortScience 46 (In press).
V. Cerven, G. Bi, M. Gu, K. Hood, R. Little, and W.B. Evans. 2011. Early Season Production of
Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) in High Tunnels. HortScience 46 (In press).
Diana R. Cochran, Richard L. Harkess, Patricia R. Knight, Mengmeng Gu, Maria Tomaso-
Peterson, Eugene K. Blythe, and Charles H. Gilliam. 2011. Enhancing Plant Tolerance to
Drought Through the Use of Pageant. HortScience 46 (In press).
Mengmeng Gu. 2011. ‘Current and future status of protected cultivation techniques in Asia’.
International Symposium on High Tunnel Horticultural Crop Production. State College, PA,
October 16-19, 2011. Invited.
Yan Zhao and Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effects of Organic Fertilizers on Chrysanthemum
nankingense. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Oral.
James Robbins, Ron Rainey, Mengmeng Gu, and Allen Owings.2011. Rolling the dice: Risk
management education for specialty cut flower growers. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX,
2011. Oral.
Mengmeng Gu, James R. Robbins, and Curt Rom. 2011. Horticulture education abroad: a study
in contrasts. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Oral.
Yan Zhao, Maria Tomaso-Peterson and Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Efficacy of Biofungicides for
Control of Pythium Root Rot in Poinsettia. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Poster.
James Robbins, Mengmeng Gu, and Curt Rom.2011. China: A Study in Contrasts. SR-ASHS,
Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Oral.
W.B. Evans, V. Cerven, G. Bi, M. Gu, K. Hood, and R. Little. 2011. Vegetable Yields in
Mississippi High Tunnels: First Year Results. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Oral.
V. Cerven, G. Bi, M. Gu, K. Hood, R. Little, and W.B. Evans. 2011. Early Season Production of
Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) in High Tunnels. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011.
Oral.
Diana R. Cochran, Richard L. Harkess, Patricia R. Knight, Mengmeng Gu, Maria Tomaso-
Peterson, Eugene K. Blythe, and Charles H. Gilliam. 2011. Enhancing Plant Tolerance to
Drought Through the Use of Pageant. SR-ASHS, Corpus Christi, TX, 2011. Oral.
Mengmeng Gu, James R. Robbins, and Curt Rom. 2011. Travel to China for season extension
technologies. Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Annual Conference,
Chattanooga, TN. 2011. Poster.
W.B. Evans, V. Cerven, G. Bi, M. Gu, K. Hood, and R. Little. 2011. An overview of high tunnel
research and outreach in central MS. SSAWG Ann Conf, Chattanooga, TN. 2011. Poster.
Yan Zhao, Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effects of Fertilizers on Greenhouse Grown Chrysanthemum
nakingense. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, Mobile, AL. Oral.
Yan Chen, Mengmeng Gu, Allen Owings, Regina Bracy. 2011. Effects of Organic Soil
Amendment and Nitrogen Application Rate on the Growth and Establishment of Herbaceous
Ornamentals in the Landscape. Southern Nursery Assoc Res Conf, Mobile, AL. Oral.
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Mengmeng Gu, Maria Tomaso-Peterson, Yan Zhao. 2011. Effects of Biofungicides for Control
of Pythium in Prestige Red Poinsettia. Southern Nursery Assoc Res Conf, Mobile, AL. Oral.
Guihong Bi , William Evans, Mengmeng Gu, Vasile Cerven. 2011. Effects of Pre-Planting
Compost and Fertigation on Landscape Performance of Organically-grown Marigold.
Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, Mobile, AL. Poster.
Diana R. Cochran, Mengmeng Gu. 2011. Effect of Spent Coffee Grounds on Germination of
Palmer Amaranth, Perennial Rye, and White Clover. Southern Nursery Association Research
Conference, Mobile, AL. Oral.
BOOK CHAPTER
Newan, Y. and R. Lemus. Forrajes de las Americas (Spanish translation of Southern Forages:
Modern Concepts of Forage Crop Management). In cooperation with D.M. Ball, C.S.
Hoveland, and G.D. Lacefield. Norcross, GA: Int Plant Nut Inst (IPNI). Expected Printing:
Spring 2012.
Maintenance and update of the Forage Website (85,475 hits) for producers in Mississippi and the
Mississippi Hay Directory (33,274 hits).
Forage Resource CD. 2011. Grazing School Series. Compiled by Rocky Lemus.
Collaborators: David Lang, Daniel Rivera, Jane Parish, and John Byrd.
Abaye, O., T. Butler, R. Smith, L. Snyder, and R. Lemus. The Forage Game. 2006-2011.
AFGC Forage Bowl. American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meetings.
EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
Lemus, R. 2011. Utilization of Fertilizer Enhancers in Forage Production. MSU-ES. (in print).
Lemus, R., B. Baldwin, and D. Lang. 2011. Agronomic Suitability of Bioenergy Crops in MS.
MSU-ES. (in print).
Lemus, R., and D. Rivera. 2011. Grazing Days and Carrying Capacity Calculator. Excel-based
V2011.1. MSU-ES. (in print).
Lemus, R, and J.R. Parish. Seeding Rate Calculator for Forage Establishment. Excel-based
V2011.1. MSU-ES. (in print).
Lemus, R., and D. Rivera. 2011. Stocking Rate Calculators for Livestock Producers. Excel-
based V2011.1. MSU-ES. (in print).
Lemus, R. 2011. Selecting an Annual Ryegrass for Winter Grazing. MSU-ES P2672.
Lemus, R. 2011. Breaking Down Soil Compaction: Does It Increase Forage Production? MSU-
ES P2657.
Lemus, R. 2011 Weed Control Guidelines. MSU-ES P1532.
Lemus, R., and M. Tomaso-Peterson. 2010. Gray Leaf Spot “Blast” in Annual Ryegrass. MSU-
ES P2633.
Lemus, R. 2010. Forage Disease Diagnostic Form. MSU-ES F1107.
Lemus, R. 2010. Forage Management Diagnostic Form. MSU-ES F1108.
Parish, J.A., J.D. Daniel, H.T. Bolland and R. Lemus. 2010. Beef Cattle Grazing Management.
MSU-ES P2629.
Lemus, R. 2010. Perennial Peanut as a Forage Crop. MSU-ES P2624.
Lemus, R. and D. Rivera. 2010. Hay Calculator for Livestock Producers. Excel-based
V2009.1. MSU-ES P2590.
Lemus, R. 2010 Weed Control Guidelines. MSU-ES P1532.
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Lemus, R., and L. Oldham. 2009. Fertilizer Calculator for Pastures in Mississippi. Excel-based
V.5.0. MSU-ES P2562.
Gu, Mengmeng - 2011
P2684 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2003 (07/11)
P2688 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2004 (07/11)
P2685 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2005 (07/11)
P2686 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2006 (07/11)
P2687 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2007 (07/11)
P2664 USDA financial assistance available for small farmers and organizations (03/11)
P2671 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2008 (04/11)
P2642 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2009 (01/11)
P2641 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2010 (01/11)
IS1894 Mississippi Medallion Plants: 2011 (03/11)
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Gu, Mengmeng – 2011 Popular
1. Gu, M. 2011. Ornamental Peanut. Mississippi Gardener 11(7):60
2. Gu, M. 2011. Dessert Willow. Mississippi Gardener 11(6):60
3. Gu, M. 2011. Hyacinth Bean. Mississippi Gardener 11(5):60
4. Gu, M. 2011. Kousa dogwood. Mississippi Gardener 11(4):60
5. Gu, M. 2011. Ruby Spice summersweet. Mississippi Gardener 11(3):62
6. Gu, M. 2011. Delta Jazz crapemyrtle. Mississippi Gardener 11(2):62
7. Gu, M. 2011. 2010 & 2011 Miss medallion plants. Mississippi Gardener 11(1):60-61
PRESENTATIONS
Lemus, Rocky 2011: Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Annual Ryegrass Production. Southern Pasture
and Forge Crop Improvement Conference. Aiken, South Carolina. May 16-18.
Lemus, Rocky, 2011: Forage for Beef Cattle Production Class. Starkville, MS. April 13.
Lemus, Rocky 2010: Understanding Hay Storage, Quality and Utilization. Grazing and Fencing
Clinic. 2010 South/Southwest Mississippi Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative.
USDA/NRCS. Alcorn State University. September 30 – October 1.
Lemus, Rocky 2010: Hay is for Horses, but Pastures Too: Keeping them Green and Productive.
Equine Interest Group. Distance Learning. Starkville, MS. September 2.
Lemus, Rocky, 2010: Grazing Management: Reduction in Energy Inputs. Panel Discussion: Are
There Conflicting Roles in Green Energy from Agricultural and Natural Resource Technical
Information and Service Providers? Professional Soil Classifier Association of Mississippi
Annual Meeting. Crystal Springs, MS. July 15-16.
Lemus, Rocky, 2010: Considerations towards Building a Profitable Grazing System. South Area
MACD Summer Meeting. Brookhaven, MS. June 17.
Lemus, Rocky, 2010: Forage Production in Mississippi. Improving Efficiency. Pasture
Development Class (Dr. Lang). Mississippi State. February 25.
Lemus, Rocky, 2010: Intensive Grazing: Grazing Livestock or Managing Grass? Mississippi
Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. Annual Meeting. Jackson, MS. January 21.
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Field Days and Other Presentations
2011: Forage Quality: How much is it worth to you? Perry CCA Field Day. Richton, MS.
September 15, 2011.
2011: Warm-season Grass Forage Tour. August 13.
2011: Understanding forages for horses. Youth Development Horse Camp. Columbus, MS.
June 17.
2011: Hay Storage. Grazing School. Brookhaven, MS. May 26.
2011. Choosing a Nitrogen Source. Grazing School. Brookhaven, MS. May 26.
2011: Grazing Arithmetic/Carrying Capacity. Grazing School. Brookhaven, MS. May 26.
2011: Cool-season Forage Tour. Starkville, MS. April 7.
2011: Smutgrass weed control. MS & LA Beef and Forage Field Day. Tylertown, MS. May
14.
2011: Managing Alfalfa in MS. MS & LA Beef & Forage Field Day. Tylertown, MS. May
14.
2011: Planning a Fencing System. Beef Boot Camp. Poplarville, MS. April 15.
2010: Weed Control in Bermudagrass Production. Forage Field Day. Chickasaw Co Soil and
Water Conservation District. Hamilton, MS. May 25.
2010: Smutgrass Weed Control in Pastures using a weed wiper. Forage Field Day. Walthall
Co. Tylertown, MS. August 17.
2010: Utilizing Switchgrass in a Grazing System. 2010 Native Warm-season Grass Forage
Tour. USDA/NRCS. Coffeeville, MS. September 14.
2010: Forage Test Plot Update. MAFES White Sand Beef Unit Field Day. White Sand, MS.
November 9.
The professional Excellence Committee highly encourages all MACAA members to submit a
listing of accomplishments similar to those noted above for inclusion in the 2012 MACAA
Annual Meeting Program Book. One of the primary missions of MACAA is to assist members
in developing and documenting excellence and competencies in Extension educational
programming. This report is an ideal venue to post accomplishments for further documentation
to support your career advancement/tenure process and annual Agent Performance Appraisal and
Evaluation. Be looking for the call for 2012 submissions to this report from next July and
August from Chair, Andy Braswell.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Andy Braswell
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Professional training within the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
(MACAA) in 2011 was offered at the 6th Annual Professional Improvement Conference (PIC)
held at the Lee County Agri-Center in Verona, MS. This conference offered topics of interest to
new and older agents. The committee worked closely with President Bill Burdine and chairs of
several of our sister committees to identify needs and develop trainings to meet the educational
needs. Plans are to continue our Professional Improvement Conference and for it to be conducted
in the District from which the MACAA President hails each year.
Professional development opportunities conducted during the 2011 MACAA Professional
Improvement Conference included:
Wednesday August 3, 2011
Welcome ................................................................................................................ Dr. Bill Burdine
The Good the Bad and the Ugly of MACAA ........................................................ Dr. Bill Burdine
History of the Natchez Trace Parkway .......................................................................... Park Ranger
Ice Cream Social with Elvis Presley
Thursday August 4, 2011 Registration ......................................................................................................... Magnolia Building
Welcome ................................................................................................................ Dr. Bill Herndon
Strawberry Production .......................................................................................... Dr. Wayne Porter
Do’s & Don’ts of Tissue Sampling ........................................................................ Dr. Keith Crouse
Grant Writing: How, Where and Who .................................................................... Dr. Lynn Eiland
Feral Hogs ................................................................................................... Dr. Bronson Strickland
Social Media For Extension Work .............................................................................. Mariah Smith
How Fungicides Work: Selecting the Right One ....................................................... Dr. Alan Henn
Ag Tourism .................................................................................................................. Stanley Wise
Forage System Research Update: ........................................................................ Dr. Rocky Lemus
Glyphosate Resistant Weeds ...................................................................................Dr. Tom Eubank
4-H & Ag Agents Working Together ..................................................................... Larry Alexander
Managing Master Gardener Volunteers .................................................................... Dr. Jeff Wilson
Administrative Updates ......................................................................................... Dr. Gary Jackson
Legislative Panel Discussion .......................... Preston Sullivan, Mac Huddelson & Jimmy Puckett
Household Insect Pest ............................................................................................ Dr. Blake Layton
Conducting Quality On-Farm Demonstrations ................................................ Dr. Dennis Reginelli
Farm Bureau & Extension Partnerships .................................................................. Samantha Webb
Evaluating Landscapes............................................................................................ Dr. Lelia Kelley
Homeowner Disease Issues .................................................................................. Clarissa Balbalian
Effective Newsletters & Writing Styles .............................................................. Dr. Ned Browning
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Friday August 5, 2011
Tour
Verona Research Station Horticulture & Row Crops
Jay Schmitz: Vegetable and Catfish Production
Birdsong Peanut Facility
Mossy Oak Retail Outlet Mall
The successful planning and implementation of the 2011 MACAA Professional Improvement
Conference would not have been possible without cooperation and hard work of the MACAA
Board, Professional Training Committee, all MACAA Standing Committee Chairs, and several
MACAA members who provided valuable assistance when called upon.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Reid Nevins
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The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was eligible for two Distinguished
Service Awards (DSA) and one Achievement Award (AA) based on our 2010 membership under
NACAA guidelines. DSA’s are based on 2% of the state association’s membership and can be
awarded to any member with at least 10 years membership in MACAA. DSA winners are
selected by their peers and must be approved by the MSU-ES Director. The winners are held in
high esteem by their fellow members for their service in planning and delivering quality
educational programs.
Achievement Awards are based on 1% of state membership and winners are selected by their
peers for outstanding early career programming. AA winners must be current MACAA members
with less 10 years of MSU-ES employment. NACAA policy requires all DSA and AA winners
to attend the NACAA AM-PIC in the year of their approval to be showcased before the national
audience during formal ceremonies of the prestigious awards.
The following DSA and AA winners were selected in August 2010 and recognized at the
NACAA Annual Meeting in Overland Park, Kansas in July 2011.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dr. Bill Burdine - Northeast Dr. Dean Jousan – Specialist
Dr. Andy Londo - Specialist
DSA and AA awards are presented by districts on a rotating schedule. The rotation schedule was
re-designed in 2011 due to membership decline. The new rotation prevents membership decline
or increases from disrupting the rotation. For example, if we get two AA’s, the top two districts
select awardees and then they rotate to the bottom of the rotation.
The rotation for 2012 selection is below. Selection occurs in the fall of the preceding year.
DSA AA SE NE
SW NW
NW SW
NE SE
Spec Spec
Note: Members are placed into District/Groups by location of their headquarters office. Example: a Specialist
located in Stoneville would be located NW and an Extension Associate on the MSU campus would be
considered Specialist Group.
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DSA and AA award recipients since 1990 are:
2011 DSA Bill Burdine Northeast
Andy Londo Specialist
AA Dean Jousan Specialist
2010 DSA Judd Gentry Northwest
Elmo Collum Southwest
AA David Carter Southwest
Mike Steede Southwest
2009 DSA Charlie Stokes Northeast
Mark Gillie Southeast
AA Nathan Buehring Northwest
Jeffrey Wilson Northeast
2008 DSA John Giesemann Specialist
AA John Anderson Specialist
Michael Howell Southeast
2007 DSA Shelby Bearden Southwest
AA Steven Martin Northwest
Walter DeLoach Southwest
2006 DSA Eddie Harris Northwest
Tim Needham Northeast
Nelda Starks Specialist
AA Bill Burdine Northeast
Deborah Gaddis Specialist
Glen Hughes Specialist
2005 DSA Dennis Reginelli Northeast
Victor Lee Southeast
Bill Maily Southwest
AA Jimbo Burkhalter Northwest
Kerry Johnson Southeast
2004 DSA Mark Mowdy Southwest
Don Respess Northwest
Jim Thomas Specialist
AA Stacy Brown Northeast
Jon Kilgore Southwest
2003 DSA Alan Blaine Specialist
Stanley Wise Northeast
Clayton Rouse Southeast
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2002 DSA Lamar Adams Southwest
Charles Grantham Southeast
Steve Winters Northwest
AA Houston Therrell Southwest
Judd Gentry Northwest
2001 DSA Tommy Baird Northwest
Charlie Fitts Northeast
John Byrd Specialist
AA Larry Oldham Specialist
Tim Needham Northeast
2000 DSA Ed Williams Northeast
Harvin Hudson Southeast
Steve Dickie Specialist
AA Roy Higdon Southeast
Mack Young Northwest
1999 DSA Tom Monaghan Specialist
John Coccaro Northwest
Don Smith Southwest
AA Shelby Bearden Southwest
Dalton Garner Northeast
1998 DSA Ed McWhirter Northeast
Tommy Bishop Southeast
Blair McKinley Specialist
AA Victor Lee Southwest
Reuben Moore Specialist
1997 DSA Lee Taylor Southeast
Charles Waldrup Southwest
Tim Traugott Northwest
AA Chuck Grantham Southeast
Don Respess Northwest
1996 DSA Doss Brodnax Specialist
Ted Miller Northwest
David Roberts Northeast
AA Marty Brunson Specialist
Dennis Reginelli Northeast
1995 DSA Bill Denmark Southeast
Ronnie Hartness Northeast
Terry Rector Southwest
AA Eddie Harris Northwest
Allen McReynolds Southeast
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1994 DSA Will McCarty Specialist
Bill Goodwin Southwest
Doyle Varner Northwest
AA Tommy Bishop Southeast
Booker Mims Northeast
1993 DSA Joe Baker Specialist
Gale Chrestman Northeast
Dan Jones Southeast
AA Blake Layton Southwest
Ted Miller Northwest
1992 DSA Bob Williams Specialist
Larry DeMuth Southwest
Jim Hollis Southeast
Dewayne Wheeler Northwest
AA John Giesemann Specialist
1991 DSA Jimmy Johnson Southwest
Charles Estess Northwest
Fred Rose Northwest
Pat Harris Southeast
AA Terry Rector Southwest
1990 DSA Truitt Grubbs Southwest
James Clark Northeast
Virgil Wells Northwest
Jim Collins Specialist
AA Mark Crenshaw Northeast
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Notes from Chris Bruynis, National Scholarship Committee Chair: The NACAA scholarship
application is now an on-line process. This year 15 applications were submitted. The committee
reviewed applications against stated criteria, judged for completeness and quality. The
committee awarded $24,850 in scholarships to NACAA members. Scholarships awarded were: Individual Applications – 4
Amber Yutzy Northeast $ 900
Karen Vines Northeast $ 450
Megan Brunch Southern $ 900
Kurt Jones West $ 750
Group Applications – 5
Eleanor Foreste Southern $3,500
Joshua Payne Southern $6,800
Craig Kimbro Southern $2,550
Michael Heimer Southern $5,000
Larry Sagers West $4,000
Scholarship committee continued to work on the accuracy of members’ donation records. At the
2011 Annual Conference in Kansas, voting delegates passed these changes in scholarship policy:
a. Scholarships awarded only to active members of NACAA meeting eligibility guidelines.
b. Member vestment will be $40 to qualify for up to $1,000 scholarship and a vestment of
$100 (an additional $60 contribution to the scholarship fund) to qualify for additional
scholarship awards from $1,001 to $2,000 (no more than $1,000 in any one year will be
awarded).
c. Effective dates for this change will be the 2013 scholarship requests.
d. Grandfathering will not be considered. All scholarships exceeding $1,000 will require
members to have a vestment of $100 or more by the conclusion of the NACAA AM/PIC in
2012. At the 2011 NACAA AM/PIC, the scholarship auction generated $8,148 and the Special Ticket
Drawing netted $3,050 for a total income of $11,198. This income was deposited into the
NACAA Scholarship Foundation account to support scholarships. 2012 NACAA Scholarship Committee chairs are:
National Chair – Ricky Ensley
Regional Vice-Chairs – Alan Sundermeier (North Central), Dwane Miller (North East), Donna
Beliech (Southern) and Linden Greenhalgh (Western).
Respectfully submitted:
Kipp Brown, Chair
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Actions of the Investment Committee:
On October 19, 2010 the Association had a $10,000 bond from the Federal Farm Credit Bank
called. This bond paid 5.625% when called and was called on October 19. On October 20, 2010 I
requested that our advisory find another secure bond. On the same date the association purchased
another Federal Farm Credit bond which carries a 5.250% yield to maturity and is due on May
22, 2023. We used the called Federal Farm Credit bond plus the increase to purchase an $11,000
bond. The association has had these types of bonds before and none of them have gone to
maturity. They are usually called within one or two years of the purchase date.
January 5, 2011 the association sold 3.439 shares of Columbia Acorn at $29.369003 to cover
brokerage fees for the association. ($101.00) January 10, 2011 the association sold 5.546 shares of American Funds at 18.031013 to cover
brokerage fees for the association. ($100.00) January 14, 2011 was requested by the association’s Executive Secretary to forward $5,000.00
of the associations funds to him to cover association expenses. This was accomplished on
January 18th
. April 5, 2011 the association sold 6.821 shares of American Funds Investment at a price of
$29.321214 to cover the quarterly brokerage fees for this account. July 26, 2011 the association sold 6.873 shares of American Funds Investment at a price of
$29.099374 to cover the quarterly brokerage fees for this account. The association also sold
10.599 shares of American Funds Balanced at a price of $18.869705 to cover brokerage fees for
this account. The association also sold 6.238 shares of American Funds Growth Fund at a price
of $32.061558 to cover brokerage fees for this account. At the August Board Meeting the President and the Executive Secretary requested that I transfer
$7,000 out of the Investment account to the association’s bank account to cover expenses for the
Annual Meeting in November.
Report: During the reporting time frame we have not had many transactions due to the highs and lows of
the market. We have tried to keep our accounts has liquid as possible. Much of the gains have
come from our mutual funds accounts and the cash account we hold with MorganKeegan.
As of the close of business on September 7, 2011 the Investment account had a total of
$215,590.10 in the two accounts. In the reporting time frame we have had a realized gain of
$9,163.00 and also have $8,141 in cash (note: the cash accounts are interest bearing accounts of
2%). We continue to hold a 60% secured investment to a 40% safe investment.
Over the past several weeks the market has fluctuated with triple digit drops. At one point in
June the association’s account was up over $226,000.00 but with the drops in the market we have
fallen back. But the Investment Account is in excellent shape compared to other individual’s
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accounts. With the help of our advisory and the Board we have maintained a steady growth in
our investment and we will continue to keep a close eye on the accounts to make sure the
association and the account is protected and the account continues to grow.
Respectfully
Elmo Collum
Co-Chair
Investment Committee
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WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents has determined that a
resolution in recognition of the Presidential Citation Award for 2011 DONNA SCHMITZ is in
order, and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has imparted genuine support, dedicated service,
outstanding leadership, and unlimited encouragement to the MSU Extension Service, MACAA
members, and various enterprises of this Association and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has implemented and provided valuable assistance in
developing and publishing the “MACAA Annual Program Book”, and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is honored to present its
2011 Presidential Citation Award to DONNA SCHMITZ BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to DONNA SCHMITZ for her faithful service to
MACAA, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes
of the Association.
22001111 RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents has determined that a
resolution in recognition of the Presidential Citation Award for 2011 JULIA BIATOR is in
order, and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has imparted genuine support, dedicated service,
outstanding leadership, and unlimited encouragement to the MSU Extension Service, MACAA
members, and various enterprises of this Association and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has implemented and provided assistance with the
“2011 MACAA Professional Improvement Conference” and tornado damage relief assistance,
and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents is honored to present its
2011 Presidential Citation Award to JULIA BIATOR BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of Agricultural Agents
expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to JULIA BIATOR for her faithful service to
MACAA, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes
of the Association.
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WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES SHANNON, TOMMY TAYLOR, DR. DUANE TUCKER, AND
BILLY SAM WALTON passed away during the past year and having served as agents with the
Mississippi State University Extension Service, and WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES SHANNON, TOMMY TAYLOR, DR. DUANE TUCKER, AND
BILLY SAM WALTON devoted much of their lives to Mississippi State University Extension
Services, and WHEREAS, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents lost faithful colleagues and friends, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural
Agents does hereby acknowledge its loss and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the Association.
22001111 RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN
WHEREAS, GORDON ANDREWS AND DEBBIE GADDIS have retired from the Mississippi
State University Extension Service, and WHEREAS, GORDON ANDREWS AND DEBBIE GADDIS have maintained active
membership in the MACAA for more than ten consecutive years, and WHEREAS, these individuals contributed heavily to success of the Mississippi State University
Extension Service in enjoying one of its greatest periods of influence upon the economic well-
being and overall quality of life of all citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and WHEREAS, these Extension Educators devoted much of his life to providing outstanding
educational programs through the Mississippi State University Extension Service, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
duly acknowledges loss of active service of these dedicated individuals to the Mississippi State
University Extension Service and the citizens of our state, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the Association.
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WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi
Association of County Agricultural Agents bestow their highest honor, the Distinguished
Service Award, upon two percent of the membership each year, and WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon seasoned
Extension Educators with more than ten years of service, and WHEREAS, DR. BILL BURDINE AND DR. ANDY LONDO have been so recognized in
2011, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
congratulates DR. BILL BURDINE AND DR. ANDY LONDO upon earning this special
recognition for outstanding service to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi
Association of County Agricultural Agents recognize and honor excellence in Extension
educational programming among members in early stages of their career through presentation of
the Achievement Award, and WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon early-career
Extension Educators with ten years or less of service, and WHEREAS, DR. DEAN JOUSAN has been so recognized in 2011, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
congratulates DR. DEAN JOUSAN upon earning this special recognition for outstanding service
to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents takes tremendous pride
in having strong representation at both the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM-PIC) each year, and
it’s own Professional Improvement Conference (MACAA PIC), and
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE
ADMINISTRATION has historically provided funding to help offset travel expenses incurred by
Voting Delegates, Distinguished Service Award honorees, and Achievement Award honorees
participating in the NACAA AM-PIC, and members attending the MACAA PIC, and WHEREAS, MSUES ADMINISTRATORS recognize and support MACAA professional
improvement activities by providing funding to assist the aforementioned members in
representing the Association and the Mississippi State University Extension Service during the
NACAA AM-PIC, and MACAA PIC, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses resounding gratitude and appreciation to our MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION SERVICE ADMINISTRATION, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
2011 RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, officials with the SWISHER SWEET –SUNBELT EXPO having expressed faith
and support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State
University Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the SWISHER SWEET –SUNBELT EXPO provides encouragement, support and
leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive
for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of
Mississippi, and WHEREAS, the SWISHER SWEET –SUNBELT EXPO helps finance the MACAA Annual
Meeting and luncheon, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to CHIP BLALOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
SUNBELT AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION, and everyone associated with SWISHER
SWEET –SUNBELT for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION provides encouragement,
support and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State
of Mississippi, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION helps sponsor the MACAA
Annual Meeting and Awards Program, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation TO SAMMY BLOSSOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
THE MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION and all MCA OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes
of the Association.
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WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION has expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION provides encouragement,
support and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State
of Mississippi, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION helps sponsor the MACAA
Annual Meeting and Awards Program, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to RANDY KNIGHT, PRESIDENT OF THE
MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION and all MFBF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS
AND MEMBERS for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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22001111 RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers’ Association has expressed faith and support of
work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University Extension
Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers‘ Association provides encouragement, support and
leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive
for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of
Mississippi, and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Pork Producers’ Association helps sponsor the MACAA Annual
Meeting and Awards Program, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS
ASSOCIATION AND ALL MPPA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their
support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents recognizes its members
who demonstrate excellence in planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating Extension
educational programs, and WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon MACAA
members who are truly dedicated to the missions of MACAA and the Mississippi State
University Extension Service and to serving agriculture educational needs of all citizens of the
Great State of Mississippi, and WHEREAS STEPHANIE PENDLETON has been honored as 2011 recipient of the Victor Lee
Outstanding County Director Award and EDDIE SMITH has been recognized as 2011
recipient of the Outstanding County Director Award; and CLIFF COVINGTON has been
honored as 2011 recipient of the Booker Mims Outstanding Area Agent Award and DR.
JEFFREY WILSON has been recognized as 2011 recipient of the Outstanding Area Agent
Award; and DR. ROCKY LEMUS has been honored as 2011 recipient of the Wesley Farmer
Outstanding Specialist Award and DR. MENGMENG GU has been recognized as the 2011
recipient of the Outstanding Specialist Award to publically applaud their excellence in
delivering outstanding Extension education programs during the 2009 through 2011 period of
time, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
congratulates STEPHANIE PENDLETON, EDDIE SMITH, CLIFF COVINGTON, DR.
JEFFREY WILSON, DR. ROCKY LEMUS, and DR. MENGMENG GU for earning this
special recognition from their peers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Association.
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Dr. Charles Shannon
Retired Department Head
Mr. Tommy Taylor
Retired County Agent, Humphreys County
Dr. Duane Tucker
Retired Associate Director
Mr. Billy S. Walton
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RREETTIIRREEDD DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT HHEEAADD Dr. Charles William Shannon passed away at his home in Calhoun City, MS on September 14, 2011.
Charles was born May 10, 1937 to Rudell and Corrinne Shannon in Grenada, MS. Both preceded him
in death. Charles leaves 54 years of precious memories to his loving wife Joyce, whom he married July 18,
1957. In addition to his wife, Joyce, he leaves his son James William “Jamie”, his wife Alice and
their three sons Jay “James Davis”, Logan William, and Benjiman Charles Shannon of Greenville,
MS, his daughter Charlsia Lyn Fortner and her husband James P. and their twins, Charles Arthur and
Audrey Corrine of Arlington, VA, one brother-in-law Elvis Lynn Logan and his wife Sue of
Southaven, MS, Four cousins Mary Ann Hoop of Grenada, MS; Doris Jean Knight of Batesville, MS;
Joann Pierce of Horn Lake, MS; and Charlotte Pierce of TN. Also preceding him in death is a special
aunt and uncle, Miss Addie Spurgeon and her brother Roy Spurgeon of Grenada. Dr. Shannon attended Big Creek High School in Big Creek, MS and graduated in 1954. After High
School he received his B.S. in dairy manufacturing from Mississippi State University and received
the 1958 Sears 4-H Club Scholarship. He received his Master’s Degree from Mississippi State in
Food Science, Minor Extension Education in 1971. He earned his Ph. D. from Mississippi State in
Food science, Minor Extension Education in 1974. Dr. Shannon in his career served with the
Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service, Mississippi State, and Assistant County Agent with
responsibilities for 4-H Club youth work. He also was promoted to Associate County Agent with 4-H
Club youth work responsibilities and both youth and adult dairy promotional work. During his career
he was awarded with the following honors and activities: Farm Bureau, Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Gamma Sigma
Delta – National Honor Society of Agriculture, Secretary of Mississippi Chapter of Gamma Sigma
Delta, Phi Tau Sigma – Honorary Society for Food Science, President of Mississippi Chapter of Phi
Tau Sigma, Southern Regional Counselor of Phi Tau Sigma, Epsilon Sigma Phi – National Honorary
Extension Fraternity, American Dairy Science Association, Institute of Food Technologists, Regional
Communicator for Institute of Food Technologists – 1976 until his death, Charter member of
Magnolia Section of Institute of Food Technologists, First Secretary/Treasurer of Magnolia Section
of Institute of Food Technologist, President of Magnolia Section of Institute of Food Technologists,
Executive Committee of Magnolia Section of Institute of Food Technologists for six years,
Mississippi Sweet Potato Council, and Board of directors of Mississippi Sweet Potato Council. At the time of Dr. Shannon’s retirement in 1990 he was serving as professor, acting Department
Head, and Researcher, MS Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station and Leader of Mississippi
Co-operative Extension Service; all within the Food Science and Technology Department at
Mississippi State University.
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Services for Tommy B. Taylor of Carrollton were at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at North
Greenwood Baptist Church.
Mr. Taylor, 77, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at University Medical Center in Jackson.
Mr. Taylor was born in Sunflower on Dec. 7, 1933 to John William and Mary Park Taylor. He was a
member of Malmaison Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Discipleship Training
teacher. He also served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Belzoni. He was a board member of
Mississippi Delta Community College Foundation and the Alumni Board. He was a member of
Carroll County Farm Bureau and the Carroll County Development Association. He was a retired
county agent, having worked with the Mississippi State Cooperative Extension Service for 32 years.
He was one of the founders of the catfish industry in Mississippi and was referred to as the “Catfish
Doctor.” He spoke across the United States promoting the catfish industry and was a founder of the
World Catfish Festival in Humphreys County.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Elizabeth “Betty” Taylor of Carrollton; two sons, John Carl Taylor
of Greenwood and his wife, Joanne, and Thomas Glenn Taylor of Greenwood and his wife,
VernaKay; a foster daughter, Sue Moler Hawkins of Pearl, and her husband, Ben; a brother, Billy G.
Taylor of Greenwood, and his wife, Mona Ree; seven grandchildren, Norwood Taylor and Ryan
Taylor, both of Jackson, Mary Clare Taylor Jenkins and Landon Taylor, both of Greenwood, Justin
Taylor of Oxford, and Miranda Hawkins and Madison Hawkins, both of Pearl; a great-grandson,
Carson Taylor Jenkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother,
John Park Taylor.
Visitation was at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home and at North Greenwood Baptist Church.
Pallbearers were Norwood Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Justin Taylor, Landon Taylor, Eddie Harris, Bobby
Fulcher, Charlie Estess and Bay Gammons. Honorary pallbearers were former deacons who served
with him and former Extension colleagues.
Burial was at Malmaison Baptist Church Cemetery in Carroll County.
Memorials may be made to Malmaison Baptist Church Building Fund
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Dr. Duane Tucker passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 at his residence in Starkville. He had a
lifelong career with the Mississippi Extension Service beginning in 1960 as assistant county agent in
Holmes County, and was promoted to associate county agent in 1964. In 1967, he received his
Master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education from Mississippi State University. His
exemplary work led to his appointment as Mississippi State Extension Livestock Specialist in 1968.
In 1973, he received his Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education.
He developed the 13-state Regional Horse Show, the Sale of Champions, and served on the 4-H
Horse Committee of the Southern Regional Extension Animal Science group. He was listed in
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, received the Block and Bridle Club’s ‘Contribution to
Youth’ award, the Mississippi County Agent’s Association’ ‘Search for Excellence’ award and the
Epsilon Sigma Phi ‘Outstanding Extension Worker’ award.
In 1982, he was promoted to Associate Director for the Mississippi Extension Service, giving
leadership to statewide agricultural programs as well as serving as the legislative liaison for
Extension.
Prior to his retirement as Associate Director in 1990, he had applied for a grant from the Kellogg
Foundation to conduct a rural leadership program for the State. Under his direction, the program,
known as PRO-MISS (Promoting Rural Opportunity in Mississippi), became the gold standard for
leadership programs. The 15-month intensive course graduated 165 leaders who continue to excel in
their communities, state and nation. After the grant expired, former MSU President Donald Zacharias
established the PRO-Miss Institute of Leadership, funded by MSU.
One of his proudest accomplishments is his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 56 years,
Elizabeth (Betty) Brown Tucker; sons, Duane H. Tucker, Jr. (Shane) and wife Marsha, their sons
Ansel and Olin from Davis, CA; Neely and wife Carol, daughter Chipo and twins Drew and Paige,
from Washington, DC.
After a private family graveside service in Oddfellows cemetery, a Celebration of Life service was
held at Calvary Baptist Church in Starkville on Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. A reception followed in
the church fellowship hall for visitation with the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus,
MS 39703-9983; Big Creek United Methodist Church, 1734 Horseshoe Circle, Starkville, MS 39759;
Calvary Baptist Church, 405 N. Jackson Street, Starkville, MS 39759, or a charity of your choice.
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Billy Sam Walton, 80, of Gore Springs died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. He was born Nov. 20, 1930, in Calhoun County to Samuel Davis and
Thelma Louise Cooper Walton.
Mr. Walton was a U. S. Air Force veteran having served in the Korean War. He was a graduate of
Mississippi State University and worked as a County Extension Agent in Tallahatchie County for 35
years. Mr. Walton was a member of Gore Springs Baptist Church.
Visitation was on Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home with funeral services
following at 1 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Truman Scarborough and
Rev. Bernette Fielder officiating. Interment was in Gore Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Walton is survived by his wife, Catherine Clanton Walton of Gore Springs; two daughters, Cathy
Hudgins and husband, Doug of Jackson and Suzanne Hardy of Gore Springs; son, Dr. Billy Walton
and wife, Robin of Tupelo; eight grandchildren, Matthew Walton, Jane Walton, Lauren Oaks, Travis
Hudgins, Evie Hudgins, Hunter Bailey, Hallie Bailey, and Brandy Hardy; two great grandchildren,
Maddox Smith and Hays Hardy; and two sisters, Mildred Cooper of Calhoun City and Betty Hardin
of Ripley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Davis and Thelma Louise Cooper
Walton.
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Hunter Henry Alumni Center, MSU - In Conjunction with Annual Conference
November 4, 2010
The Board of the MACAA met in the Hunter Henry Alumni Center. The meeting was called to
order at 6:35 a.m. by MACAA President Bill Burdine after everyone was seated with breakfast.
Invocation was led by Al Myles. Ruby Rankin called the roll with the following Board members
present: Bill Burdine, Michael Newman, Jimbo Burkhalter, Glen Hughes, Reid Nevins, Patrick
Poindexter, Wayne Porter, Eddie Smith, Andy Braswell, Lester Stephens, Tracy Robertson,
David Carter, Ty Jones, Darrin Dodds, and Ruby Rankin. Stanley Wise and Sammy Blossom
were also in attendance.
Al Myles gave the membership update, whereas as of November 4 there were 3 new members,
73 total paid members, 77 members are needed for 2 DSA awards. One hundred and one
members are needed to get back to where the association was prior to the June 30, 2010
retirements. Discussion regarding the submission of membership dues and deadlines was held.
DSA/AA deadlines were discussed. All deadlines can be found in the County Agent magazine.
Bill Burdine will update officers and chairman listings on the National site.
Old Business:
Website Fees: Discussion regarding website fees was held. Stanley Wise informed the Board
that he owns the MACAA URL. Discussion on MACAA owning its own website was held, it
was suggested that a “Technology Committee” be allowed to work on website issues. Al Myles
stated that the MACAA booklet is on the X drive in a folder.
NACAA AM-PIC, Joint-Host Venture with LA in 2016: Discussion on the possibility and
feasibility of joining Louisiana was held. After discussing possible roles that MS would play in
the joint venture David Carter agreed to be the initial contact for the MACAA possibly co-
chairing a LA/MS national meeting. David will meet with Louisiana officials to learn more
about the role MACAA will play if a partnership is formed.
New Business:
Professional Improvement Trainings by Sr. Directors: Patrick Poindexter gave an update on the
District PIC that was held in Alcorn County for the Northeast District, this is a possibility for
other districts as well.
Review & Organize All Past Motions: Bill asked for someone to volunteer to go through
MACAA minutes from 2000 forward and search for motions and organize those motions. Jimbo
volunteered to go through the minutes.
Review Reimbursement Criteria for NACAA/AMPIC: After much discussion regarding
reimbursement criteria. The following motion was made: “If a member is to receive assistance
to attend a National meeting the attendee must stay 1 night, and participate in a minimum of ½
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day training. If exceptions are to be made a written explanation must be submitted in advance to
the State President for review by the Board.” Motion was made by David Carter and seconded
by Al Myles. Motion carried.
JCEP meeting will be held in San Antonio, TX, Bill Burdine and Michael Newman are
scheduled to attend.
PILD will be held in Arlington, VA; Donna Beliech is scheduled to attend.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion was held regarding paying membership dues from outside sources such as
departments, counties, etc.
Life membership was discussed.
Al Myles reported he paid $419.37 to J.C. Penney for jackets for retiring/retired members and
asked for reimbursement. Jimbo made the motion that Al be reimbursed. Andy Braswell
seconded. Motion carried.
Jimbo reported that Tommy Gregory donated $60.00 to MACAA.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 a.m.
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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 21, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Interactive Video
The Board of MACAA met via Interactive Video Conferencing. The meeting was called to
order at 10:05 a.m. by President Bill Burdine. Roll call was made by Secretary Ruby Rankin.
The following members were present: Bill Burdine, Donna Beliech, Jimbo Burkhalter, Andy
Braswell, David Carter, Elmo Collum, Glen Hughes, Ty Jones, Lelia Kelly, Al Myles, Michael
Newman, Patrick Poindexter, Ruby Rankin, Tracy Robertson, Wayne Porter, Eddie Smith, and
Lester Stephens.
Burdine asked for the reading of the last minutes. Andy Braswell made a motion that the
minutes be approved as presented and to dispense with the reading thereof. Jimbo Burkhalter
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The following business was discussed:
Membership Update: Al Myles reported 91 paid members, 8 new members and 3
complimentary members. Complimentary members are: Dr. Bohach, Dr. Keenum and Randy
Knight. Burdine stated that current membership makes that association eligible for 2 DSA
recipients and 1 AA as well as 3 voting delegates.
Financial Update: Elmo Collum reported that as of January 1, 2010 there was a balance of
$210,620. As of January 2011 there was a balance of $224,223.25. We also had a $5,000
transaction. MACAA has a Freddie Mac account with $18,000 dollars in it but no money is
being made off the account. The account has been constant since being opened. Donna asked if
there would be a penalty to dissolve the Account. Elmo stated that he would investigate further
before making a recommendation and will inform the board via e-mail.
The following Old Business was discussed:
Website Update: Donna Beliech stated that she e-mailed John Giesemann for him to let her
know if anything changed. The name that received the most votes for the website name was
“MS- County Agent. Donna had not received any other correspondence. The minutes of the
November meeting have been placed on the site. Other discussion on domain name was held.
Website discussion will be moved to the next meeting where perhaps John will have an update.
DSA/AA Rotation Schedule: Burdine indicated the 2011 DSA will come from NE and Campus
groups, AA will come from Campus group. Discussion was held on DSA/AA rotation schedule
since our membership has declined and we are no longer guaranteed 2 DSA and 2 AA winners.
For DSA you must have at least 75 members for 2 nominees and for AA you must have at least
100 members for 2 nominees.
Burdine proposed a new rotation schedule and stated that once a district has won DSA/AA they
would move to the back of the line. His proposed rotation schedule is:
DSA: SE, SW, NW, NE, Campus (SE was 1 year behind the other districts for past 10 years)
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AA: NE, NW, SW, SE, Campus
Ruby Rankin made a motion to accept the rotational schedule, Donna Beliech seconded the
motion. Motion was approved by acclamation.
Wayne Porter asked if DSA/AA nominees would be required to submit a 1 page award
justification to be submitted for judging by the nominee’s peers in their district. Other discussion
was held. Sr. Directors will be sent a list of who is eligible for DSA/AA based on the years of
membership in the Association.
When the Sr. Director receives notification of who is eligible the Sr. Director will notify eligible
members and request a short paragraph be submitted. Membership will then have an option of
reading or learning more about eligible members. More discussion was held on the length of the
submission. Motion was made that “the new responsibility of Sr. Director be to notify eligible
applicants of the requirement”. The motion was made by Jimbo and seconded by David Carter
to submit a no-more than 1 page justification to be further considered for the award. Sr. Director
will also inform eligible candidates that attendance at the National meeting is required thereby,
forfeiting the award if unable to attend. Motion passed. Bill Burdine will work with the Sr.
Directors on outlining a few questions.
Co-hosting NACAA AM-PIC with LA in 2016
David Carter stated that he had corresponded with Louisiana and not much had changed other
than a 50/50 split is proposed. Bill Burdine met with LA Association President and suggested
that the idea be put on the back burner until Louisiana makes more plans. Elmo indicated that
Vicksburg is not an option due to hotel space.
JCEP Report: Bill Burdine and Michael Newman attended JCEP in San Antonio. Michael
reminded the group about the National meeting in Mobile in a few years. Bill mentioned
openings on the National Board for vice chair positions.
New Business
Handling of External Funds Policy-- Discussed the new policy and submitting Elmo and Al’s
name along with the President for filling out the necessary paperwork for handling funds. Elmo
stated he does not need or want to be able to sign checks on behalf of MACAA.
MACAA Membership Needs & Options
1st year dues paid by MACAA- As long as a person has never been a member of MACAA.
Michael Newman made a motion that MACAA pay first year membership dues for any agent
that has never been a member. Tracy Robertson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Discussed continuing the Early Bird drawings for membership dues. Elmo stated that there is a
way to get members counted even after the firm deadline has passed and that is “to have it
presented for a vote during the Spring Board meeting of the National Board.”
Professional Improvement: Discussed funds and giving incentives to Sr. Directors to help
conduct some type of AM/PIC on District levels. David Carter made a motion to set aside
$200.00 per District for trainings approved by the President. Amanda Walker seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
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Update on 2011 MACAA-PIC—Northeast District wants basic to advanced trainings offered.
Reid Nevins is the PIC Chair and it will be held at NMREC in Verona.
PILD – Arlington, VA—the following leaders were scheduled to participate in PILD: Alma
Harris (ESP), Judith Breland (FCS), Beth Randall (4-H), and Donna Beliech (MACAA)
Glen Hughes suggested that Dr. Gary Jackson be met with by the leadership so that the “message
can be coordinated.”
Issues to discuss with Drs. Bohach, Jackson and Street: Burdine asked the Board for input
into his upcoming visit with MSU-ES Administration.
Lester mentioned that the only discussion identified was the “cluster issue”. Bill stated that
“membership should be expected and not optional”. Elmo suggested that R&E Center Heads be
members as well. What’s the worst case scenario if Federal Funds for Research are cut? How
will Extension be affected?
It was suggested that Dr. Gary Jackson be added as a complimentary member.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m. by President Bill Burdine.
Respectfully submitted by:
Ruby D. Rankin
MACAA Secretary
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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 4, 2011
5:30 p.m.
Lee County Agri-Center - In conjunction with PIC meeting, Verona, MS
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Bill Burdine, president. Board members present
included: Bill Burdine, Glen Hughes, Ruby Rankin, Eddie Smith, Jimbo Burkhalter, Ty Jones,
Lelia Kelly and Wayne Porter. Elmo Collum and Bill Maily were also present.
It was motioned that last minutes not be read since everyone had already received the minutes.
Bill Burdine stated that approximately $1200 dollars total were spent for the PIC conference with
approximately $300 being on snacks and $650-700 on other meals. Some meal expenses will be
paid by Andy Londo through some grant funds. Bill stated that he would send an evaluation out
later.
Business Discussion Included: Michael Newman was President-Elect but cannot serve after
being named to an administrative position. He has submitted a resignation letter. Donna Beliech
is 1st Vice President and must assume most duties of the President-Elect position. Burdine stated
that Campus group shall elect a 2nd
Vice-President and Northeast District will elect the secretary.
Discussed how and who would keep the books, file forms and necessary documents and send out
dues invoices. Had a discussion on the possibility of finding someone to fill the treasurer/
financial officer position currently held by Al Myles due to additional work responsibilities not
leaving enough time for Al to conduct MACAA business.
Elmo stated the Board needs to consider people for the next Southern Region vice director from
Mississippi. We choose in 2014. This person must commit to 4 years of service. The first two
years are mostly paperwork and in house. The next two years as director the person would travel
to other states. Need 4-5 names for consideration.
Elmo suggested that the Board consider collecting dues twice per year. Whereas members could
pay partial dues each time or have the option of paying full dues earlier in the year. Dues could
be collected in July or August and placed in an interest bearing account until fall dues are paid.
Burdine discussed low member attendance at our national meeting.
No official decisions could be made because there was not a quorum. It was suggested that a
Board meeting be called for a later date. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Ruby Rankin, Secretary
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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 30, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Via interactive video
The meeting was called to order by Bill Burdine. Roll call was conducted by Ruby Rankin. The
following members were present; Donna Beliech , Jimbo Burkhalter, David Carter, Ty Jones,
Elmo Collum, Darin Dodds, Lelia Kelly, Al Myles, Patrick Poindexter, Tracy Robinson and
Eddie Smith.
The reading of the last minutes was dispensed with, and the minutes were accepted as submitted
following a motion by Jimbo Burkhalter and second by Patrick Poindexter. Motion passed.
Elmo gave a financial update. Elmo stated that investments are down by about $6500 dollars.
The financial advisor is saying “follow the course”. Morgan Keegan is a part of Regions Bank
and the lawsuit against M.K. was in the mortgage area not investments. As of 8/29/2011 there
were no problems with MACAA account.
Old Business
Organization of past motions: Jimbo is reading through that information and hopes to have a
report ready by Annual conference.
State PIC Review: Bill gave a synopsis of the State PIC conference. Donna asked if an
evaluation of the State PIC had been sent out, Bill stated that no evaluation had been sent out as
of the meeting date but that he would prepare and send out a short evaluation of the conference.
Donna reported that the website domain has not been worked on.
District Training Activities: David Carter gave an update of what he had coordinated in the
Southwest District.
Lelia Kelly accepted the $200 dollar incentive and is planning a 1 day Agri-tourism tour on
October 4 in the NE District. Participants will meet at the R&E Center and travel to Houston to
visit a farm with a petting zoo, visit Stanley Wise’s farm and visit a Pontotoc operation that hosts
a “guided hunt” enterprise.
Wayne Porter announced the Southeast District will hold“Precision Equipment” training at the
Beaumont Station on Oct. 18.
Elmo encouraged organizers to make sure that everyone understands that District training
activities are sponsored in part by MACAA and cannot be limited to one district but those in the
district in which the trainings are held will have first choice if space is limited.
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New Business
503 Tax Exempt by Al Myles—Ken Hood will serve as the external auditor. Al Myles will have
the audit conducted and get the necessary paperwork in to maintain the 503 status.
Al reported that a check had been received from the MS Rural Health Coalition and wondered
where the donation came from and who the intended recipient was. Bill suggested that Al check
with Michael Newman about the donation before proceeding to deposit.
Dues Invoices: Bill requested that invoices be sent out ASAP. Al stated that he and the Ag.
Econ secretary’s list would be reconciled to make sure what went in to NACAA matches current
membership and invoices should be received by members shortly after Labor Day.
Financial Manager/Treasurer: MACAA is considering calling the position a “financial
manager”. Bill talked to Ed Williams (retiree) as recommended and Ed declined the offer to
serve as MACAA Financial Manager.
Bill stated that MACAA needs someone to take on the task of financial manager for several
years. Donna asked if Al could forward the membership list to the board. Elmo recommended
John Giesseman for financial manager, Al Myles recommended Steve Murray (retiree). Bill will
talk to John G. (active member). If John G. declines, then Steve Murray will be contacted.
Elmo stated that perhaps a job description should be included in the bylaws so that a person
would know what he/she would be taking on. Elmo asked Patrick Poindexter if he would
consider serving as financial officer, Patrick stated that he would give it some thought.
Bill read the resignation letter of Michael Newman. In accordance with the bylaws, an
administrator cannot serve as MACAA officer or board member. Discussion was held regarding
who or what group should be in line for the 2nd
vice president and secretary position.
The outgoing President’s district elects the incoming secretary. Whoever is elected as secretary
will be president in 5 years.
Jimbo motioned that the 2nd
vice president position come from the State Group and incoming
Secretary represent the Northeast district. Donna Beliech seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Discussed the Southern Region vice Director Position that will be open in 2014. Elmo gave a
synopsis of what the vice-director responsibilities include. This is a 4 year commitment. The
person needs to attend National meetings and be “groomed” for the position.
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Bylaws and Constitution: After reviewing the Bylaws, Burdine stated that some changes need
to be made. To make changes, proposed changes must be submitted to the Board at least 30 days
prior to Annual meeting. The last bylaws that Bill could locate were dated 1980. Elmo stated
that from 1994-2011, there have not been any changes made. Elmo suggested that the Board
download the bylaws, make suggested changes and forward to Bill. Bill will compile proposed
changes and send back to the board. Elmo suggested that it be included in the bylaws that the
bylaws be reviewed annually.
Discussed responsibilities for incoming officers, Burdine asked committee chairs to send reports
to him and Donna as soon as possible. Donna suggested that MACAA purchase a tape recorder
to be used by the secretary for recording minutes.
Elmo asked if Al needed money for awards, etc. Bill and Al will work together on coming up
with a tentative budget for awards. Elmo requested that a motion be made to withdraw $7,000
dollars from the Morgan Keegan cash account and sent to Al for the checking account. A motion
to transfer the money was made by Jimbo and seconded by Lelia. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruby Rankin, Secretary
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2011 JCEP/PILD CONFERENCE
April 3-6, 2011 – Alexandria, Virginia
The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) conducted its annual Public Issues and
Leadership Development (PILD) Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, from April 3-6, 2011.
This report summarizes topics covered and my comments. MSU-ES personnel attending were:
Donna Beliech (MACAA); Beth Randall (MAE4HA); Alma Harris (Epsilon Sigma Phi); and Dr.
Judith Breland (MEAFCS).
The conference consisted of general and breakout group presentations on Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday was spent making Capitol Hill Congressional visits. There were a total of 274
participants: 60 volunteers, 45 Extension Service Directors and 230 professional agents. Our
group visited each of the Mississippi Senators and Representatives offices. We spent 15 to 20
minutes at each office, detailing successful programs and some justifications for continued
funding of Extension.
General Session presentations included:
1. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Extension Outlook by Ralph Otto, NIFA
Deputy Director.
2. The Relevance of Cooperative Extension in 2011 & Beyond by Douglas Lantagne, University
of Vermont.
3. Impact Counts: Telling the Cooperative Extension Story to Stakeholders by Marshall
Stewart, N. Carolina State University.
4. Connecting Counts: NIFA National Program Leaders Public Issues Roundtable Discussion
5. Branding Counts: Ensuring Cooperative Extension is No Longer the ‘Best Kept Secret’ by
Andy Ferrin, 4-H National Council and Elizabeth North, Cynosura Communications.
6. Making Your Hill Visit Count by Beverly Durgan from the University of Minnesota, Hunt
Shipman and Jim Richards of Cornerstone Government Affairs.
I also attended the following breakout sessions:
1. Sustaining Rural Communities by Jodi Burns & Gail Gette of N. Dakota State University.
2. A Case Study in E-Commerce Education: The National E-Commerce Initiative by Shannon
Lane –Turner, Mississippi State University.
3. Aligning Counties and Cooperative Extension (ACCE) by Trudy Rice from Kansas State
University, D. Calvin from Pennsylvania State University, Jeff Christie from the Georgia
Extension and Gwen Wolford from Ohio State Extension.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Beliech
2011 MACAA First Vice-President
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MACAA DISCUSSION WITH DR. GARY JACKSON AND DR. JOE STREET
Dr. Gary Jackson and Dr. Joe Street graciously met with MACAA President, Bill Burdine, on
March 8, 2011 to discuss issues related to MACAA and to MSU-ES activities. Our meeting
lasted 1.5 hours as we talked about how our two organizations can work together to make each
stronger and more effective.
Below is a synopsis of our discussion.
1. MACAA Professional Improvement Conference (PIC) He asked several questions about our PIC. What in-service topics are provided; time of year
held, location, presenters, etc? Upon hearing what we offer, he was very supportive of our
Improvement Conference. Administration will continue to support the PIC through our travel
accounts as in the past. They wish to encourage non-members, especially County Directors
and 4-H Agents to attend since we have so many interim positions covered by personnel not
trained in agriculture. This could help our membership roll when others see the benefits we
offer.
2. Administrative Encouragement/Support for MSU-ES Employees to be Members.
Dr. Jackson was pleased at learning some of the activities MACAA performs. Our PIC helps
develop his employees into more knowledgeable professionals thus helping MSU-ES. He
fully supports membership into MACAA. He stated a new policy proposal may allow
Administration to pay membership dues to one association/year for all MSU-ES employees.
Faculty-level positions have this benefit and hopefully soon, agents will as well.
3. MACAA Activities Used in Evaluations and Promotions.
I do not feel our evaluation and promotion applications receive ample credit for MACAA
service and activities. MACAA helps develop our professional and leadership abilities so we
may perform at a higher level. Administration agreed with this thought but indicated that
changing the process would be a difficult process and would rest with higher authorities since
it must meet a University standard.
4. Co-Hosting the 2016 NACAA AM-PIC.
Louisiana has asked us to Co-host in 2016 but their leadership has not provided many details.
As President, I am concerned about enough members working events, financial obligations,
etc. Dr. Jackson supports our efforts but MSU-ES does not have sufficient funding to cover
travel requirements. If we decide to Co-host, he will allow us to work the meeting on MSU
time but expenses must be covered by MACAA or personal funds.
5. Agents Need to Solicit Grants to Support Salaries and Operating Costs.
Administration supports agents to seek grants but realize county and area-based agents have
few opportunities to win significant grants. Agents will not be required to support themselves
with grant dollars.
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6. Cluster System.
This was/is a worst-case scenario depending upon budget cuts. It appears the new budget
will not improve but they don’t feel it will be cut to the point of moving to the Cluster
System in the near future.
7. Handling of External Funds.
MACAA, Cattlemen’s, Forestry and similar associations are external organizations. The
policy change allows us to handle our funds without using retired members as signatories.
The MACAA Board decided that Elmo Collum (Investments Manager), Al Myles
(Treasurer) and I (President) should be authorized to handle funds. We are currently
preparing the paperwork to cover MSU requirements.
Administration said each District Office has a “Grant in Need” account that individual agents
can use to store grants under $10,000. No administrative fee is charged but funds are
restricted on what can be purchased. No meals allowed. Department Heads can also help us
set up a Development Foundation Account so we can purchase meals (ex: company sponsors
the meal at a county meeting). Note that a 5% administrative fee is charged by the
Development Foundation. You can get more details by speaking with your Department Head.
8. Mentor Program.
Dr. Street says the Mentor Program is active however few new agents have been hired so few
experienced agents are being asked to serve as mentors.
9. Agent-in-Training Program.
Dr. Street likes the program but stated it was cut due to budget restraints. If funding
opportunities arise in the future, he would like to see the program return. This program is
very helpful to new agents since MSU-ES covers a diverse range of topics and activities that
it can be overwhelming to grasp our operating and support systems.
Dr. Jackson and Dr. Street were both extremely receptive and forthright during our conversation.
I stressed that MACAA and Administration can work together to make each a stronger entity. I
also mentioned that MACAA would like a seat-at-the-table when it comes to making big
decisions that impact our agricultural agents. Dr. Jackson stated he would like to set up quarterly
or trimester meetings with the President and President-elect from MACAA, 4-H and FCS
Associations. I think this is a great opportunity for all groups and should be carried forward. If
you get the chance, thank our Administration for their support and for the collaborative efforts
that are beginning to take shape.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Burdine
2011 President
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2011 MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. Abigail Van Buren
Everyone who's ever taken a shower has an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower,
dries off and does something about it who makes a difference. Nolan Bushnell
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's
being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't. Anatole France
Every great advance in science has come from an audacity of imagination. John Dewey
Where has the time gone? My term as MACAA President has flown by so quickly and there is
so much more I hoped to accomplish before I passed the gavel. While there are things left
undone, I am proud of what our Association has done in the last 12 months.
Below is a summary of our achievements:
Began compiling all motions into a searchable format.
Began offering $200/year for Sr. Directors to provide district training opportunities. Three
Sr. Directors (D. Carter, L. Kelly and W. Porter) took advantage in 2011.
Began complimentary 1st year membership to attract new members.
Began requiring members receiving assistance to attend AM-PIC to stay one night and attend
at minimum ½ day of training.
Simplified the DSA and AA rotation system.
Began requesting members eligible for DSA or AA to submit a one-page summary of
achievements to assist in the voting process. DSA is the highest honor NACAA bestows on
its members and voting should be taken seriously.
Bill Burdine and Michael Newman attended JCEP in San Antonio, TX.
Donna Beliech attended PILD in Arlington, VA.
Declined to Co-Host NACAA AM-PIC with Louisiana due to lack of planning by the
Louisiana association.
Distinguished Service Award winners at AM-PIC: Bill Burdine & Andy Londo
Achievement Award winner at AM-PIC: Dean Jousan
Individual Newsletter, Regional Finalist: Wayne Porter
Three members assumed NACAA Regional Chair positions:
Donna Beliech Scholarship
Bill Burdine Ag Issues & Public Relations
Brittany Reyer Communications
5th
Annual MACAA Professional Improvement Conference was hosted in Verona at the Lee
County Agri-Center on August 3-5. Co-Chaired by Reid Nevins and Bill Burdine.
I visited with Dr. Gary Jackson and Dr. Joe Street to discuss issues pertinent to our members.
Summary of that discussion is filed in another report.
As my term ends, I thank all of you for the honor and privilege of serving as your MACAA
President. It has been my honor to be President of a statewide association and it has been my
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privilege to get to know many of you better and to serve you to the best of my abilities. I can
only hope I provided quality leadership over this past year. For any mistakes or poor judgment I
have shown, I ask for your forgiveness. I felt strongly about several issues that affected our
association and I pushed just as strongly to rectify those issues. If I stepped on any toes during
the process, I hope you will let it pass as professional differences. I was trying to do what was
entrusted to me as your President; to lead our association forward.
I firmly believe MACAA is what you make it to be. If you want to pay dues just to list a
membership on your resume, that’s all it will be for you. But, if you wish to be active, to submit
materials for awards, to work on committees, to truly build your resume, to network with
agriculture servants such as yourself from across the U.S., to leave something better than you
found it, the opportunities abound. During the last 5 years of serving MACAA, I now call our
National Officers, Board members and colleagues from almost every state my personal friends.
MACAA has given me great opportunities in both my professional and personal life. I highly
recommend each of you to strive to do more with the opportunities available.
Again, I want to express my sincere thank you to all that have offered me assistance, support and
encouraging words. In closing, agriculture is no longer regarded in the high stature as it once
was but I leave you with this thought:
A nation is only as strong as its ability to feed and clothe its military.
Take pride in your profession!
Sincerely,
Bill Burdine
2011 MACAA President
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WEB SITE INFORMATION
MACAA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS available at: http://www.countyagent.com/macaa/bylaws.pdf
MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
www.countyagent.com
www.nacaa.com
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