2018 Species Chair Elections - October Meeting
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2018 Candidates
Drew Alpers - Steer Kathy Easter - Llama/Alpaca Gwendolyn Neumann - Lamb Lynn Henning - Poultry Kim Franke - Swine |
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September 26, 2017
Statement from the NW 4-H Livestock Council Executive Board and MSU Extension Staff
We have had questions regarding the voting process for the Livestock Council presidential appointment. In response to these questions, we held a special meeting with the entire Executive Board and MSU staff and supervisors to address our concerns.
After review and discussion, with advice from MSU administrators, the Executive Board has made the following decisions: because Kelly Kraeft received the most votes the night of the election, she will immediately become the appointed President of the Livestock Council Executive Board through the remainder of the two-year term (12/18). This is a change from what was announced at our last Livestock Council meeting. Brad Jewett will remain in his position of Vice President (also a change from what was announced.) Barb Crosley will remain in her position as secretary. Keri Bancroft (currently the Board’s Deputy Treasurer) will become the acting Treasurer, filling that position until the election takes place and a new Treasurer is elected. This change allows Kelly to take on the responsibility of being President. The Council will operate without a Deputy Treasurer until January of 2018.
The Council has made note of disparities with past methods for voting to fill appointments. Additionally, the board and MSU Extension staff recognize the need to do a complete review and update to the operating by-laws. Over the next year we will be working directly with MSU Leadership/Civic Engagement Team members who specialize in by-laws and 4-H councils. These changes will be presented to you and voted on next year at our November 2018 meeting.
Thank you for your time, attention, and your understanding as we work to improve and clarify our Livestock Council By-laws. We look forward to meeting with you all again on Monday.
Statement from the NW 4-H Livestock Council Executive Board and MSU Extension Staff
We have had questions regarding the voting process for the Livestock Council presidential appointment. In response to these questions, we held a special meeting with the entire Executive Board and MSU staff and supervisors to address our concerns.
After review and discussion, with advice from MSU administrators, the Executive Board has made the following decisions: because Kelly Kraeft received the most votes the night of the election, she will immediately become the appointed President of the Livestock Council Executive Board through the remainder of the two-year term (12/18). This is a change from what was announced at our last Livestock Council meeting. Brad Jewett will remain in his position of Vice President (also a change from what was announced.) Barb Crosley will remain in her position as secretary. Keri Bancroft (currently the Board’s Deputy Treasurer) will become the acting Treasurer, filling that position until the election takes place and a new Treasurer is elected. This change allows Kelly to take on the responsibility of being President. The Council will operate without a Deputy Treasurer until January of 2018.
The Council has made note of disparities with past methods for voting to fill appointments. Additionally, the board and MSU Extension staff recognize the need to do a complete review and update to the operating by-laws. Over the next year we will be working directly with MSU Leadership/Civic Engagement Team members who specialize in by-laws and 4-H councils. These changes will be presented to you and voted on next year at our November 2018 meeting.
Thank you for your time, attention, and your understanding as we work to improve and clarify our Livestock Council By-laws. We look forward to meeting with you all again on Monday.
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If you need additional assistance, contact your county 4-H coordinator.
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Grand Traverse County 4-H Extension office
https://grandtraverse4h.shutterfly.com/ Karin Stevens 4-H Program Coordinator MSU Extension - Grand Traverse County 520 W. Front Street, Suite A Traverse City, MI 49684 231-922-4825 steve552@msu.edu |
Leelanau County 4-H Extension office
https://4hleelanaucounty.shutterfly.com/ Rosali Collier 4-H Program Coordinator MSU Extension - Leelanau County 8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suite 107 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-256-9888 collierr@msu.edu |
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Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council
PO Box 134 Grawn, MI 49637 |
