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MINUTES
ESCAMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
February 24, 2015–5:30p.m.
Escambia County Extension Office
3740 Stefani Road
             
1.   Election of 2015 Chair and Vice Chair

Beth Bolles took nominations for new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Jean Yarter made a motion and nominated Pat Bush for Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Christine Rodgers and passed without opposition. David Fitzpatrick volunteered to remain Vice Chairperson for another year and was unanimously approved.
             
2.   Call to Order & Opening Remarks - Pat Bush

The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m.
             
3.   Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum - Susan Hendrix

Roll was called by Susan Hendrix. Members present during roll call: Gary Purvis, Jean Yarter, Karen Hall, David Fitzpatrick, Darrell Black, Christine Rodgers, Tina Lynn Sellers, Pat Bush, Janice Kilgore, and Comr. Steven Barry. Members absent: Charles Woodward, Jerry Patee, and Genevieve English-Charles.

After roll call, a quorum was declared by Susan Hendrix.
             
4.   Was the meeting properly advertised? - Chairperson and Susan Hendrix

The meeting was properly advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on February 21, 2015, as part of the Board of County Commissioners' Weekly Meeting Schedule.
             
5.   Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2014

Motion made by Comr. Barry and seconded by Tina Sellers to approve the meeting minutes of September 30, 2014. Motion passed without opposition.
             
6.   Welcome and Introduction of Special Guest(s) - Chairperson Pat Bush and Pam Allen

Pam Allen introduced Anne Peterson, 4-H Volunteer; Janice Kilgore, Extension Council Member for District 12; Darrell Black, Extension Council Member for District 6; and Jenny Savely, our new 4-H Coordinator, Agent II.
             
7.   Agent Presentations: [to include Advisory Council minutes]
  • Libbie Johnson (absent)
  • Rick O'Connor
  • Dorothy Lee
  • Angela Hinkle
  • Beth Bolles
  • Hank Bignell
Agents Rick O'Connor, Dorothy Lee, Angela Hinkle, Beth Bolles, and Hank Bignell presented a synopsis of their programs and related activities they were participating in.
             
8.   4-H Position Interview - Jenny Savely

Introduction of Jenny Savely was done by Pam Allen. Ms. Savely presented a Power Point, after which members had an opportunity to question the candidate. The candidate then left the meeting. Discussion was held among the Council members.

Written ballots were passed out and tallied by Susan Hendrix. Pam Allen announced that the vote was 100% in favor of offering the position to Ms. Savely.
             
9.   Other Items of Interest -

Pam Allen gave an update on the new 4-H building project.

Pat Bush reminded everyone that the Open House was to be held on May 2.

Pam Allen discussed that she was going to be working extensively on grant writing and had also, along with her husband, started a new 4-H Leadership Club.
             
10.   Next meeting date -

The next meeting date is set for Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
             
11.   Adjournment - Chairperson Pat Bush

Motion to adjourn made by Christine Rodgers, seconded by David Fitzpatrick. Passed without opposition. Meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.



             
 

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