IOWA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
INLA/AAI Office – Des Moines, IA
October 6, 2009
Directors
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Linda Grieve, Tom Hughes, Brent Gustason, Jeff Engle, Doug Matthias, Todd Scott, Ryan Bates, Ryan Ritter and Ann Marie VanDerZanden |
Staff
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Joan O'Brian |
Agenda
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Motion was made and seconded to accept the agenda. Motion carried |
Minutes
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Board reviewed the minutes from the July 14, 2009 board meeting. A motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion was seconded and carried. |
Financial
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Financial report through September 30, 2009, was given by O’Brien. A motion to approve financials was made, seconded and carried. Board reviewed the tax return that was filed for 2008. Tax year for the association is December 31, so it differs from our fiscal year. |
Membership
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It was reported that there were currently 80 active members, 41 associate members, and 36 ICNPs paid for 2010. |
Certification
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Ann Marie VanDerZanden reported that there was not an August exam this year due to lack of interest. The next exam will be giving on February 24, 2010. |
Convention
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Tom Hughes reviewed the proposed agenda for the INLA Tradeshow and Shade Tree Short Course to be held February 24-26, 2010. Board also reviewed the proposals from caterers for the INLA Dinner and Auction to be held at Reiman Gardens on Thursday, February 25. Board felt that the Hickory Park option would be appropriate. |
Roadshow
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Board discussed the ISU All Horticulture Field Day held August 6 on ISU Horticulture Research Station. Discussed whether or not to hold the INLA 2010 Summer Roadshow in connection with this event if ISU holds it again in 2010. |
Trees Forever
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Board reviewed the matieral provided for training and certification on livestock facility landscape design. |
Scholarship
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Need to be sure that both scholarship applications are posted to the INLA website. |
Website
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Ryan Bates discussed recent updates to INLA website. Requested pictures of the board and also of other landscape/garden photos that would be appropriate. |
Awards
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Board reviewed the list of awards given by INLA in the past. A motion was made, seconded and carried that the word “nurseryman” be changed to “nursery” for all awards. |
Next Meeting
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Next meeting date was set for December 2, 2009 at INLA/AAI offices in Des Moines. |
| Adjourn | There being no further business, it was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 3:55pm. |
INLA/AAI Office - Des Moines, IA
July, 14th 2009
Minutes Approved October 6, 2009
Directors
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Linda Grieve, Tom Hughes, Brent Gustason, Jeff Engle, Doug Matthias, Todd Scott, Ryan Bates, Ryan Ritter and Ann Marie VanDerZanden |
Staff
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Joan O'Brian |
Agenda
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Motion was made and seconded to accept the agenda. Motion carried |
Minutes
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Board reviewed the minutes from the March 11th, 2009 board meeting. A motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion was seconded and carried. |
Financial
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Financial report throught July10, 2009 was given by O'Brian. A motion to aprove the financials was made, seconded and carried. |
Membership
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It was reported that there were currently 67 members paid for 2010. That number included 35 Active Members, 13 Associate members and 19 instructor/student members. Board discussed member certificates for members and for INCP's. It was moved, seconded and carried that the INCP's be given the cohoice for a paper certificate, year tag, or they can purchase and INCP plaque. |
Certification
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Ann Marie VanDerZanden reported on this year's certification. The summer exam will be given on August 11th. |
Convention
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Tom Hughes presented the financial report that we had recieved from ISU. Tom reviewed the proposed agenda for the 2010 STCS/INLA Trade Show. Board also reviewed the proposal from Northern Green Expo to help market their show. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried that INLA decline this offer. |
Roadshow
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Board reviewed the ISU All Horticulture Field Day to be held August 6th on ISU Horticulture Research Station. No action was taken on the 2010 Summer Roadshow at this time. Board wanted to see what the Horticulture Field Day offered before making a decision. |
Trees Forever
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Board reviewed the possible project to provide training and certification on livestock facility landscape design. Board approved INLA working wth Trees Forever on this project. |
Scholarship
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No report at this time. |
Website
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Ryan Bates Discussed the INLA website. |
Nominations
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Board reviewed the slate of officers for 2010. A motion was made, seconded and carried that Jeff Engle serve as Vice President; Tom Hughes as President; and linda grieve as ex officio. Brent Gustason agreed to serve another three-year term on the board. That leaves one open three-year seat to fill. |
Next Meeting
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Next meeting date was set for October 6, 2009 at the INLA/AAI offices in Des Moines. |
| Adjourn | There being no further business, it was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned at 1:50pm. |