• The minutes from our April meeting were approved and are ready for posting.
• Karen has been doing the posting of information to the website while Peg plays a consulting role. Fred asked if Karen should be listed as chair and it was determined rather to list she and Peg as co-chairs. The web committee was originally formed as an Ad Hoc Committee. It was suggested that it may be time to review need for continuation. Karen will visit with Peg and the committee to get their recommendations for future needs. Will the college move to Red Dot include this site? Will future secretaries be able to upload information into the site or is there a need for an elected or appointed club webmaster?

Treasurer's report - Bixby -

• Current balance is $7700.10. Refunds from JCEP have been sent to those attending. The check for the multicultural program grant has been paid. There was a question regarding dues which is being reviewed.

Vice-President's Report - Davis -

• Cathy Bowen submitted the membership report.
• The committee leadership positions are all filled.

The Annual Meeting and Professional Development committee asked for the boards input regarding the upcoming fall meeting. The following recommendations were made.

• There will be no speaker at the luncheon
• The theme for the meeting will be the awards
• Guests will include the recipients of the Friend of Extension and Staff Assistant Awards and their spouses.
• In the past, the only miscellaneous expenses have been the photographs. The committee will try to find a member willing to take photos that can be posted on the website as a service to the club.
• Plaques come out of committee expenses.
• 
  There will be an auction. Expenses related to the auction generally come from the auction proceeds.

Jeff has submitted the boards chapter voting report and expressed appreciation for the input he received.

Jeff shared that PILD was a "great experience." He indicated it provided a good education on what happens at the federal level. He visited with Representative Todd Platts. He provided good affirmation for what is being done in Cooperative Extension. Jeff felt there was good application of the information at the local level and the program provided a great networking opportunity. Shirley suggested he provide 2-3 paragraphs highlighting his experience in the fall newsletter.

National ESP Auction - Michele has submitted an article for the national newsletter. Maryland has provided donations. It was suggested that either Nancy Crago or Kendra Wells be asked to forward a request for donations at the regional or state level. Each board member made a commitment to locate one item before our next board meeting.

Appreciation was expressed to Peg and Karen for the improvement being made to the state website. The board felt that, where possible, life members should be listed on the site.

Multi-cultural Workshop - Evaluations are being compiled. There were 225 participants across the state with the smallest (35) participation in State College and the greatest (75) in Cranberry. 77% (174) completed evaluations. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Karen will represent the board at new staff orientation. This is for Phase 2 orientation. Cathy Bowen has brochures. We need to emphasize the scholarships and awards that are provided. Karen was authorized to spend $100 to purchase gifts for the 21 attendees.

Jeff will participate in a Conversation with Chapter Leadership that Nancy Crago is coordinating in July.

Our next board meeting will be September 5, 2006, noon - 3PM. The location is being determined.

There being no further business, President Jeff adjourned the meeting.