March Directors' Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2023

Meeting Called to order by Pres. Mark Meurer.

Roll Call: Mark Meurer, Matt Chadwick, Jeremy Refshaw, Nicole Jessen, Zach Meinders, Mark Van Roekel were present

Secretary’s Report

Will be posted on website.

Treasurer’s Report

  • Bond renewal- $10,000 Bond for $111.00, bond was renewed.
  • Memberships are coming in.

Committee Reports

  • Sale: National Online Sale- 7% commission to wlivestock.com, $5.00 to APSA. Same rules as last year with the exception of minimum starting bids. $250 for Ewes, $450 for Rams.

  • Youth:
    • Starter Flock Auction Results: $3264.00 total from the auction.
    • Social Media blitz: Push starter flock applications, send out to the 4-H agents, and FFA Advisors.
  • Advertising: ASI Ad has been secured for April.

New Business

  • Board Bios for Facebook page: ‘Meet the Board” picture and a brief biography for each board member, send email to Nicole.
  • Board nominations: None currently, however we have a few people interested.
  • SD Sheep Growers: Online Futurity Sale- More information on the SD Sheep growers’ site. Ewe lambs only.

Old Business

  • Membership dues: Letter went out and we are having good return of membership.

Adjourn