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2015 MACAA PROGRAM BOOK
78th
ANNUAL MEETING Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
Bost Extension Center Auditorium & Theatre Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
78th
Annual Meeting Agenda
2015 Officers and Directors ............................................................................................. 4
2014 Active and Life Members ............................................................................................................10
2015 Past Presidents and Previous MACAA - DSA & AA Winners .................................................10
2015 Committee Assignments ..............................................................................................................20
2014 Committee Reports ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Animal Science
Communications Award
Forestry, Aquaculture and Natural Resources
History
Horticulture
Outstanding Program Award Winners
Presidential Citation
Professional Excellence
Recognition and Awards
Scholarship
2014 Financial Reports .........................................................................................................................40
2014 Resolutions ........................................................................................................................ 44
2014 Memorials ....................................................................................................................................52
2014 Board Minutes ..................................................................................................... ............... 60
2014 Special Reports ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
2014 President’s Annual Report ...........................................................................................................76
Web Site Information .............................................................................................................. 79
Extension Worker’s Creed – Back Cover
Your 2014/15 MACAA Program Book is posted on the MACAA website
www.mscountyagent.com
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77th ANNUAL MEETING
Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
Bost Extension Center Auditorium & Theatre
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
a.m.
AWARDS PROGRAM & BUSINESS MEETING
8:00 Pay Dues $80 regular member, $12 lunch, $$$ Raffle Tickets
(1st Timers [Dues] & Life Members [Meal] compliments of MACAA)
AWARDS PROGRAM
9:00 Call to Order
Invocation
Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards
MACAA Outstanding Program Awards
Excellence in Youth Agricultural Programs Award
Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agricultural Programs Award
Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agricultural Programs Award
Early Career Programming Excellence Award
Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award
Victor Lee Superior Service Award
Communication Awards
Presidential Citation Award
Mississippi Crop & Livestock Reporting Awards
Recognition of 2014 Retiree
Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association Remarks
BUSINESS MEETING
Call-to-order
Old Business/New Business
Memorial Service
Installation of New Officers
Retiring President’s Report
Incoming President’s Report
12:15 Adjourn (Lunch in South Auditorium)
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a.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST MEETING
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
6:30 Moore Hall – Room 104
Sponsor: Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Attendees: Officers, Junior Directors, Senior Directors, Membership Chairs, Past
President, MCA Representative and Honored Guests
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The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents would like to THANK our Sponsor for their support and contribution to this year’s Annual Meeting.
We rely so much on our corporate sponsorship in so many aspects of our Educational Programs and Research in the Mississippi State University Extension Service. We appreciate the continuing support of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents throughout the years. We want to show our appreciation not only in our Program Book, but I would encourage each of you to thank your BASF Representative for the support of Agriculture in the State of Mississippi.
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2015 OFFICERS AND
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2015 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
STATE ASSOCIATION
President......................................................................................................................Dr. John Byrd
President –Elect ......................................................................................................... Charlie Stokes
1st
Vice-President ........................................................................................................... Anita Webb
2nd
Vice-President ..................................................................................................... Andy Braswell
Secretary/Treasurer .................................................................................................. Thomas Brewer
Past President ............................................................................................................... Ruby Rankin
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director......................................................................................................... Ricky Ferguson
Junior Director .................................................................................................... Nicholas Simmons
Membership Chairman................................................................................................Michael Pruitt
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
Senior Director............................................................................................................. Heath Steede
Junior Director .........................................................................................................Amanda Woods
Membership Chairman................................................................................................. Ellen Russell
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director......................................................................................................Phillip Vandevere
Junior Director ............................................................................................... Laura Jane Giaccaglia
Membership Chairman................................................................................................... Judd Gentry
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
Senior Director........................................................................................................Dr. David Carter
Junior Director ........................................................................................................... Wesley Purvis
Membership Chairman......................................................................................... Brandon Alberson
STATE OFFICE GROUP
Senior Director........................................................................................................ Dr. Dean Jousan
Junior Director ....................................................................................................... Dr. Keith Crouse
Membership Chairman.............................................................................................. Dr. Jane Parish
MACAA Officers Handbook is available on your MACAA website at:
http://www.mscountyagent.com/macaa/handbook.pdf
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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Dr. John Byrd Charlie Stokes Anita Webb Andy Braswell
President President Elect 1st
Vice President 2nd
Vice President
Thomas Brewer Ruby Rankin Reid Nevins
Secretary Past President
DIRECTORS
Treasurer
Northeast District
Ricky Ferguson Nicholas Simmons Michael Pruitt
Senior Director Junior Director
Southeast District
Membership Chair
Heath Steede Amanda Woods Ellen Russell
Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
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Northwest District
Phillip Vandevere Laura Giaccaglia Judd Gentry
Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
Southwest District
Dr. David Carter Wesley Purvis Brandon Alberson
Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
State Office Group
Dr. Dean Jousan Dr. Keith Crouse Dr. Jane Parish
Alberson Senior Director Junior Director Membership Chair
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 ACTIVE MEMBERS
LIFE
MEMBERS
PAST
AND AA
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2014 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND CONSECUTIVE YEARS MEMBERSHIP
Adams, Lamar 24 Gordon, Jason S. 3 Posadas, Benedict 1
Alberson, Brandon 4 Haire, Dan 2 Pruitt, Michael O. 3
Auel, John 1 Hancock, Kimberly 3 Purvis, Oren ‘Wesley’ 3 Aust, Preston 3 Hankins, Craig 2 Rankin, Ruby D. 17
Austin, Anna 3 Hay, Richard 1 Ray, Tim 1
Bachman, Gary 3 Heiseltl, April 1 Reginelli, Dennis B. 23
Bales, Don 4 Henderson, James E. 7 Respess, Donald Sr. 21
Banks, Darrell 1 Henn, Alan 8 Rivera, Daniel 1
Barnett, Trent 2 Henry, Mark 1 Robertson, Tracy N. 6
Bates, Rebecca B. 7 Herndon, Bill Jr. 11 Rogers, Angie Lee 2
Bearden, Shelby W. 19 Hughes, Glenn 20 Rousseau, Randall J. 4
Beliech, Donna H. 19 Hurdle, Jason 2 Russell, Ellen 1
Benton Shelli 4 Irby, Trent 2 Sarver, Jason 1
Blakeney, Amanda 2 Jefcoat, Nikki 3 Self, Brady 2
Bland, Anthony D. 13 Jones, Brad 2 Shook, Alex 1
Bond, Jason 1 Jones, Jason 1 Sibley, Jessica 2
Braswell, Andy Sr. 16 Jones, Ty 5 Simmons, Nicholas 2
Brewer, Thomas E. 14 Jousan, Dean 8 Singleton, Jerry 12
Brown, Kipp 3 Karisch, Brandi 1 Smith, Becky 1
Brown, Lionel 1 Kelly, Lelia S. 14 Smith, Eddie M.L. 6
Buehring, Nathan 10 King, Christy 1 Smith, Randy 1
Burdine, Bill 18 Krutz, Larry ‘Jason 1 Smith, Sherry 2
Burkhalter, Jimbo 17 Kushla, John 1 Soignier, Lurlinda W. 3
Bush, Charlie 4 Larson, Erick J.L 19 Steede, Heath G. 3
Byrd, John D. Jr. 25 Lassiter, Kellee J. 3 Stephens, Lester 6
Cagle Scott 2 Layton, Blake 1 Stephenson, Ronald C. 3
Carson, Jon 2 Lemus, Rocky 4 Stewart, Lisa 3
Carter, David N. 7 Lewis, Kyle 2 Stokes, Charlie 16
Carter, Doug 1 Linhouse, John 1 Street, Joe 6
Catchot, Angus L. Jr. 10 Maily, William P. ‘Bill’ 24 Surrette, Sherry 2
Collum, Elmo 17 Maness, Jeremy 8 Swann, Richard 2
Cook, Don 7 Martin, Steven W. 14 Taggert, Mary Love 1
Covington, Cliff 26 McClenton, BJ 5 Taylor, Lee 1
Crenshaw, Mark A. 29 McGee, Leanne W. 6 Therrell, Houston Jr. 16
Crouse, Keith 18 McKey III, Randall 2 Thompson, Sherry 3
Davis, Ann 3 Morgan, Melissa R. 3 Tolbert, Kimberly L. 3
Deason, Alex 1 Mowdy, Mark J. 25 Tullos, Adam 8
Denny, Geoff 2 Myers, Stephen 1 Vandevere, Phillip M. Jr. 7
Denny, Marina 1 Nevins, James Randall 3 Ware, Amy B. 3
Dicke, Stephen G. 26 Nevins, Reid A. 6 Walker, Amanda J. 8
Dodds, Darrin 7 Newman, Michael 19 Webb, Anita L. 8
Drackett, Pat 2 Newman, Mitchell 2 Williams, Byron 1
Eubank, Tom 4 Odum, Brittany B. 3 White, Joshua 1
Falconer, Lawrence 2 Oldham, Larry 18 White, Julie 5
Ferguson, Ricky 3 Owen, Danny O. 23 Whitehead, Alan “Keith” 1
Ferguson, Tarah 2 Overstreet, Ross 2 Wilborn, Kimberly L. 6
Flint, Ernie Jr. 23 Padgett, Betsy 3 Wilson, Jeffery C. 11
Gentry, Judd 20 Parish, Jane 2 Winters, Stephen 29
Giaccaglia, Laura 4 Phillips, Mike 2 Wise, Stanley G. Jr. 27
Giachelli, Belvia 7 Poindexter, Patrick 14 Woods, Amanda H. 7
Giesemann, John T. 30 Porter, Wayne 10 Wooten, James 5
Gray, Brent O. 3
RetiredT 2014 Complimentary Members
Blossom, Sammy
Bohach, Gregory A.
Jackson, Gary B.
Knight,Randy
Keenum, Mark E.
New Member 2015 Tucker, Steven
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LIFE
Alford, Walter Alley,
George Andrews,
Gordon Baird, Sr.,
Tommy Baker, Jr., Joe
P. Bishop, William T.
Blain, Alan
Blasingame, Donald J.
Bridges, Terry L.
Brodnax, Doss
Broome, Malcolm L.
Brunson, Marty
Bryant, Daniel W.
Burns, Charles
Carpenter, Jamie
Carpenter, Myles
Carter, Frank
Cheatham, Danny
Childers, Mrs. William C.
Clarke, James F.
Coccaro, John C.
Collins, James C.
Corban, Frank
Craft, William D.
Crawford, Louis L.
Cummings, Steve
Dale, Jr., John J.
Daniels, Bob
Davis, Otis L.
DeMuth, Larry
Doss, Roy
East, Tammy G. Estess, Jr., Charles E.
Fitts, Charlie
Fleming, Donald Forrest, Charlie
Fulcher, John
Fulcher, Bobby M.
Garrison, Jr., George W.
Gillie, Mark
Goforth, Joe
Goodwin, William O.
Grantham, Charles S.
Grubbs, Truitt
Harris, Eddie B.
Harris, Joseph P.
Hartness, Ronnie
Henry, William
Hollis, James B.
Houston, Wayne
Hudson, Harvin
Jarrett, James
Jones, Audrey W.
Jones, Ronald L.
Killebrew, John H.
Kimbrough, Perry D.
Latham, W. B.
Lee, Perry Lee,
Billy Joe
Loftin, Tom H.
Luther, Jimmy K.
Martin, Bob Martin,
Robert McCarty,
Will McClain,
Jimmy C.
McGillberry, Joe
McKie, John
McKinley, Blair
McMillen, Jack C.
McNeil, Robert
McPhail, James “Peanut”
Miller, Ted
Moman, Jr., Thomas M.
Monaghan, Tom
Montgomery, Fred R. Moore, William F.
Mullenax, Richard
Myles, Al
Needham, Tim
Nichols, Phil
Oatis, Melvin J.
Parker, John L.
Parker, O. F. Patel, Makund
Pepper, Tim
Preuss, Ted
Pullin, Ted
Raby, Elton
Raspberry, Freddie
Rector, Terry
Rhea, Jr., Joseph R.
Richardson, William S.
Richmond, James P.
Rone, George
Rose, Fred Rouse, Jr., Clayton E.
Ruscoe, Ann
Sartor, Martha Ray
Sartor, Ray M.
Schmidt, Don
Schmidt, Joseph F. Sims, Bobby G.
Skelton, Donald D.
Smith, Art
Smith, Donald H.
Smith, John W.
Smith, W. T.
Starks, Nelda
Steeby, Jim
Steede, Mike
Swoope, Thomas K.
Swoope, William
Swords, Luther
Tanner, Jr., Barney A.
Tatum, David
Taylor, Gerald T.
Taylor, Liston (Lee)
Thomas, Jim Traugott, Tim
Twitty, Richard C.
Varner, Doyle
Waldrup, Charles E.
Wallace, Barry K.
Watkins, Coyt
Watson, Vance
Weaver, George
Wells, Wayne
Wells, W. V. Wheeler,
Dwayne Wilbourn,
Carl G. Willcutt, Herb
Williams, Mike
Williams, Glen E. (Ed)
Williams, Robert L.
Young, David
Young, Mack
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(DECEASED) MEMBERS Alexander, Luther 2006 Ashford,Charles 1997 Barker, Robert S. 2002 Baskin, Charles 2013 Baylis Freddy Bennett, Albert G. 1997 Berry, George L. Betterton, Jr., C. B. 2000 Boone, Charles 1994
Bost, William M. 2014
Brooks, Gladden 2000
Bryson, Clyde P. 1999
Buchanan, James F. 1992
Buckley, Rupert ‘Buck’ 2008
Bullock, John L. 2006
Bullock, Willie 2006
Caves, James 2007
Chapin, Bob T. 1991
Childers, W. S. ‘Strat’ 2000
Chisholm, William C. 1997
Cochran, Dexter 2013
Coleman, Leslie F. 2007
Cox, Aubrey A. 2008
Davis, James R. 2013
Davis, John E. 1998
Dean, Milton E. 1994
Deen, Walter L. 2010
Demby, Sr., William S. 1997
Denmark, Billie W. 1998
Dickerson, John 2006
Dievert, Warren D. 2000
Duke, Jr., Charles B. 2012
Dyar, Sam W. 2008
Edwards, Elmer 1998
Estes, Ansel 2002
Estess, Charles E. 2005
Farish, Hayes T. 1992
Farmer, Wesley 2006
Flemming, William M. 2013
Fowler, Roy 1993
Fulgham, Hershel Q. 1991
Fulton, Joe C. 2009
Gardner, III, Milburn 1998
Garrison, Everette W.
Garrison, Lewis N. 1999 George Hunter Gholston, L. E. 2006 Gilliam, George W. 2014 Glover, Leonard D. 2010 Graves, Andrew L. Graves, Larry H. 2012
Hamberlin, William H. 1998 Hardee, Harold 1997 Harness, Creevy 2013
Head, Bob 2005
Hopper, William M. 2011
Hoskin, Reuben 2014
Jefcoat, W. C. ‘Spec’ 2003
Johnson, Jimmy P. 1995
Johnson, William M. 2013
Johnston, Rupert B. 1993
Killebrew, Frank 1999
King, John R.
Lee, Victor 2007
Lewis, Robert P. 2009
Locke, Earl L. 2006
Love, Thomas H. 2009
Luther, Jimmy K. 2014
Marks, Alphonse 2001
Massey, William 1993
McCarty, Robert H. 2000
McCaskill, John H. 2004
McElveen, Monroe 1994
McMorrough, Howard 1998
McNeill, George F. 1993
McVey, John L. 1997
Meeks, Roy D. 2003
Miley, Walter B.
Miller, Dalton L. 2013
Mims, Booker T. 1998
Ming, Claude 1989
Miskelley, James B. 1998
Monroe, Johnny 2001
Monroe, Lewis 2001
Montgomery, Fred 2008
Moody, Athaniel H. 1994
Morgan, Henry D. 2002
Morgan, James K. 1990
Mullendore, George 2012
Nail, James E. 1998 Nelms, Wiley ‘Steve’ 1991 Norton, C. S. ‘Bill’ Oatis, Joseph C. 1999 Paige, Raynor C. Palmertree, Hiram 2006 Payne, Lawrence W. 1989 Pigg, Johnnie 1992 Putman, Herman J. 1991 Randle, Ellis E. 1998 Ray, Willey 2014
Reynolds, Ray 2011
Robertson, Orville 1993
Robison, Ross C.
Rowell, Otho C.
Rowzee, Mack A. 2000
Sanders, Charles W. 1998
Sartor, Johnnie 2004
Scott, Denton O. 2000
Shannon, Charles W. 2011
Simmons, Clay
Smith, Charles I. 1997
Smith, W. Taylor 1999
Strong, Steve 2014
Sullivan, John E. 1996
Taylor, Tommy 2011
Thompson, Lee H. 2013
Tolar, James L. 2006 Trammell,Jr., David
Tucker, Dr. Duane 2011
Walden, Charles 2000
Walley, Jerrald W. 1993
Walton, Billy 2014
Walton, Billy S. 2011
Warfield, Anderson J. 1997
Wellborn, Dr. Tom 1998
Wells, Charles 2001
Whittington, Andrew L 2012
Wilkerson, Thomas I. 1997
Wise, Louis N. 1990
Withers, Frank ‘Butch’ 2012
Youngblood, Carroll 1998
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MACAA PAST
Year President
2014
Ruby Rankin
2013 James Burkhalter
2012 Donna Beliech
2011 Dr. Bill Burdine
2010 Dr. Glen Hughes
2009 Judd Gentry
2008 Lamar Adams
2007 Ed Williams
2006 Dr. Al Myles
2005 Victor Lee
2004 John Coccaro
2003 Terry Rector
2002 Stanley Wise
2001 Jim Thomas
2000 Lee Taylor
1999 Dewayne Wheeler
1998 Perry Lee
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Distinguished Service Award and Achievement Award
DSA WINNERS AA WINNERS
Year
District
Winner’s Name
Year
District
Winner’s Name
1990
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Truitt Grubbs
James Clark
Virgil Wells
1990
Northeast
Mark Crenshaw
Specialist Jim Collins
1991 Southeast Pat Harris 1991 Southwest Terry Rector
Northwest Fred Rose
Northwest Charles Estess
Southwest Jimmy Johnson
1992 Northwest Dewayne Wheeler 1992 Specialist John Giesemann
Southeast Jim Hollis
Southwest Larry DeMuth
Specialist Bob Williams
1993 Southeast Dan Jones 1993 Northwest Ted Miller
Northeast Gale Chrestman Southweat Blake Layton
Specialist Joe Baker
1994 Northwest Doyle Varner 1994 Northeast Booker Mims
Southwest Bill Goodwin Southeast Tommy Bishop
Specialist Will McCarty
1995 Southeast Bill Denmark 1995 Southeast Allen McReynolds
Northeast Ronnie Hartness Northwest Eddie Harris
Southwest Terry Rector
1996 Northeast David Roberts 1996 Specialist Marty Brunson
Northwest Ted Miller 1996 Northeast Dennis Reginelli
Specialist Doss Brodnax
1997 Northwest Tim Traugott 1997 Northwest Don Respess
Southwest Charles Waldrup Southeast Chuck Grantham
Southeast Lee Taylor
1998 Northeast Ed McWhirter 1998 Southwest Victor Lee
Southeast Tommy Bishop Specialist Reuben Moore
Specialist Blair McKinley
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1999
Specialist
Northwest
Tom Monaghan
John Coccaro
1999
Southwest
Northeast
Shelby Bearden
Dalton Garner Southwest Don Smith
2000
Northeast
Southeast
Specialist
Ed Williams
Harvin Hudson
Steve Dickie
2000
Northwest
Southeast
Mack Young
Roy Higdon
2001
Northwest
Northeast
Specialist
Tommy Baird
Charlie Fitts
John Byrd
2001
Northeast
Specialist
Tim Needham
Larry Oldham
2002
Southwest
Southeast
Lamar Adams
Charles Grantham
2002
Southwest
Northwest
Houston Therrell
Judd Gentry Northwest Steve Winters
2003
Specialist
Northeast
Alan Blaine
Stanley Wise
2003
Southeast
Specialist
Glenn Hughes
Erick Larson
Southeast Clayton Rouse
2004
Southwest
Northwest
Specialist
Mark Mowdy
Don Respess
Jim Thomas
2004
Northeast
Southwest
Stacy Brown
Jon Kilgore
2005
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Dennis Reginelli
Victor Lee
Bill Maily
2005
Northwest
Southeast
Jimbo Burkhalter
Kerry Johnson
2006
Northwest
Northeast
Specialist
Eddie Harris
Tim Needham
Nelda Starks
2006
Northeast
Specialist
Specialist
Bill Burdine
Deborah Gaddis
Glenn Hughes
2007
Southwest
Shelby Bearden
2007
Northwest
Southwest
Steven Martin
Walter DeLoach
2008 State Level John Giesemann 2008 State Level John Anderson
Arthur Smith Mike Howell
2009 Southeast Mark Gillie 2009 Nathan Buehring
Northeast Charlie Stokes Northeast Jeffrey Wilson
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2010 Southwest Elmo Collum 2010 Southwest David Carter
Judd Gentry Southeast Mike Steede
2011 State Level Andy Londo 2011 State Level Dean Jousan
Bill Burdine
2012 Southwest Houston Therrell Jr. 012 Northeast Reid Nevins
Southeast Ruby Rankin Northwest Lester Stephens
2013 Northeast Danny Owen 2013 Southeast Kimberly Tolbert
Northwest Andy Braswell 2013 Southwest Wayne Boshart
2014
State Level
Southeast
Mark Crenshaw
Thomas Brewer
2014
Northeast
Northeast
BJ McClendon
Angus Catchot Jr. NOTE: 2004-2007 no information provided.
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2015 COMMITTEE
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2015 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
OVERALL CHAIRMAN President Elect: Charlie Stokes
4-H AND YOUTH Chair: Jeremy Maness
Vice-Chair: Randall Nevins Members: Brandon Alberson, Thomas Brewer,
Dr. Dean Jousan, Reid Nevins and
Kimberly Wilborn
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS Chair: Eddie Smith
Vice-Chair: Don Respess
Members: Don Bales Laura Giaccaglia, Don
Respess, Anita Webb and Julie White
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS Chair: Dr. Ernie Flint
Vice-Chair: Steve Martin
Members: Andy Braswell, Dr. Angus Catchot, Dr.
Mark Crenshaw, Dr. Tom Eubank, Dr.
Bill Herndon and Dr. Steve
Martin
AGRONOMY & PEST
MANAGEMENT Chair: Lester Stephens
Vice-Chair: Ernie Flint Members: Charlie Bush, Dr. Don Cook, Dr. Keith
Crouse, Dr. Ernie Flint, Dr. Alan Henn,
Dr. Eric Larson and Randall Smith
ANIMAL SCIENCE Chair: Dr. Rocky Lemus
Vice-Chair: Mark Mowdy
Members: Lamar Adams, Shelby Bearden, Kipp
Brown, Cliff Covington, Dr. Mark
Crenshaw, Dr. Dean Jousan, Houston
Therrell and Phillip Vandevere
COMMUNICATION AWARDS Chair: Anita Webb
Vice-Chair: Wayne Porter Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. David Carter, Dr.
Darrin Dodd, Jeremy Maness, Dr. Eddie
Smith, Dr. Gary Bachman and Kimberly
Wilborn
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT Chair: Ty Jones
Vice-Chair: Anna Austin
Members: Rebecca Bates, Shelby Bearden, Thomas
Brewer, Belvia Giachelli, Dr. James
Henderson, Leanne McGee and Amanda
Woods
EXTENSION PROGRAMS Chair: Amanda Walker
Vice-Chair: Brent Gray
Members: Dr. Angus Catchot, Dr. Stephen Dicke,
Brent Gray, Ty Jones, Dr. Eric Larson,
Dr. Rocky Lemus, James Wooten and
Phillip Vandevere
FINANCE AND AUDIT Chair: Andy Braswell
Vice-Chair (Financial Records): Reid Nevins
Vice-Chair (Investments): Elmo Collum
Fund Raising: 2nd
Vice President, Senior & Junior Directors
Account Custodians: Dr. Charlie Forrest and Ed
Williams Members: Donna Beliech, Dr. Bill Burdine, Dr. Bill
Herndon, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Dr. Steve
Martin and Dr. Michael Newman
FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE &
NATURAL RESOURCES Chair:
Vice-Chair: Adam Tullos
Members: Don Bales, Adam Tullos, Dr. James
Henderson, Dr. Glenn Hughes, Bill Maily,
Dr. Randall Rousseau and Dr. Stephen
Dicke
HISTORY Vice-Chair: Jimbo Burkhalter & Steve Winters
Members: Elmo Collum, Dr. Ernie Flint, Judd
Gentry, Dr. Alan Henn, Dr. Glenn
Hughes, Stanley Wise
*Vice-chairs for this committee will remain the same
yearly until individuals retire.
HORTICULTURE Chair: Dr. Jeff Wilson
Vice-Chair: Dr. Lelia Kelly
Members: Anthony Bland, Rebecca Bates, Donna
Beliech, Alan Henn, Dr. Wayne Porter
and Dr. Gary Bachman
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HOSPITALITY
Chair (2nd Vice-Pres.): Andy Braswell
Webb Vice-Chair: Dr. David Carter
Members: Shelli Benton, Jimbo Burkhalter, Dr.
Tom Eubank, BJ McClenton, Leanne
McGee and Dr. Larry Oldham
POLICY Chair (Past President) – Ruby Rankin
Vice-Chair: Anita Webb
Policy Members: All Active MACAA Past Presidents
Vice-Chair (Life Members): Steve Winters
Life Members Executive Committee:
Dr. Charlie Forrest, Bobby Fulcher,
Ronnie Jones, Tim Pepper, James
Richmond, Jim Thomas, Ed Williams and
Stanley Wise
PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Chair: President – Dr. John Byrd
Vice-Chair: President Elect – Charlie Stokes
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Chair: Dr. Wayne Porter
Vice-Chair: Danny Owen
Members: Don Cook, Dr. Stephen Dicke, Judd
Gentry, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr. Bill
Herndon, Dr. Steve Martin, Dr. Larry
Oldham, Ruby Rankin and Jerry
Singleton
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Chair: Shelby Bearden
Vice-Chair: Jeff Wilson
Members: Dr. Darrin Dodds, Belvia Giachelli, Bill
Maily, Mark Mowdy, Dr. Michael
Newman and Tracy Robertson
PUBLIC RELATIONS &
AGRICULTURAL ISSUES Chair: Houston Therrell
Vice-Chair: B J McClenton Members: Andy Braswell, Dr. Bill Burdine, Harvey
Gordon, Ruby Rankin, Charlie Stokes
and James Wooten
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Chair: President - Elect Charlie Stokes
Vice-Chair: Past President – Ruby Rankin Members: Sr. and Jr. Directors, Membership Chairs
and Past DSA Winners
RESOLUTIONS Chair: Dr. Keith Crouse
Vice-Chair: Dr. Darrin Dodds
Members: Dr. John Byrd, Dr. Lelia Kelly, Leanne
McGee, Bill Maily, Mark Mowdy and
Elmo Collum
SCHOLARSHIP Chair: Cliff Covington
Vice-Chair: Dr. Dennis Reginelli
Members: Kipp Brown, Charlie Bush, Elmo Collum,
Tracy Robertson and Randall Rousseau
TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY Chair: Rebecca Bates Co-Chair: Anthony Bland
Webmaster: Donna Beliech
Members: Dr. Lamar Adams, Shelli Benton, Anthony
Bland, Dr. John Giesemann, Dr. Jason
Gordon, Dr. Michael Newman, Patrick
Poindexter and Adam Tullos
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 COMMITTEE
Animal Science Committee
Communication Awards Committee
Forestry, Aquaculture & Natural Resources
Committee
History Committee
Horticulture Committee
Outstanding Program Award Winners
Professional Excellence Committee
Recognition and Awards Committee
Scholarship Committee
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ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Animal Science Committee is to actively pursue opportunities to provide
sound educational activities in which the MACAA members may advance their knowledge,
understanding and expertise in the areas of livestock and dairy production and marketing, and use
that knowledge to further educate clientele and stakeholders.
Numerous Animal Science and Forage opportunities were made available to aid in the
developmental training of MACAA members over the past year as well as well as assist
producers with their management goal. Some of these educational programs included the 2014
MACAA Professional Improvement Conference, Spring and Fall Artificial Insemination Schools,
Agribition Sale, BCIA Bull Sale, MAFES Production Sale, Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Convention and Trade Show, Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock and Horse Shows,
Sunbelt Ag Expo, Grazing Schools, North and South Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Cattlemen’s College, Forage and Pasture Short Course, Research Station Field Days,
Animal/Dairy Science Program Updates, County and Area Producer Meetings, Annual Dairy
Field Day, Mississippi/Louisiana Dairy Management Conference, Board Sales, including the
Homeplace Producers Sale and Cattlemen’s Exchange Producer Sale and other In-Service
Training opportunities for Extension personnel to aid them in dealing with issues encountered by
their livestock and dairy producers.
Year Highlights
In addition to those yearly core activities there were several clinics, conferences and tours aimed
specifically for education and enrichment of our Extension agents. A 2-day Horse Judging Clinic
was added in the spring for 4-H youth and agents, alike. A group from across the state
participated in an Equine Production Tour that traveled across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas,
touring several different types of equine facilities, industries, and production areas. Other groups
utilized Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (SARE) grant funds to attend the Grass-
fed Beef Production conference hosted by Texas A&M in College Station, Texas and the
Sustainable Year-Round Forage Production and Grazing/Browsing Management Training at
Tuskegee, AL. These SARE funds and trainings have also been utilized to host Small Ruminant
Parasite Control workshops across the state were producers are trained alongside extension agents
in FAMACHA©
, a tool used to asses parasite infestation in goats and sheep.
Respectfully submitted, Chair: BJ McClenton
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COMMUNICATION AWARDS COMMITTEE
The 2013-2014 Communication Awards submissions were excellent and of the highest quality
with Mississippi entries winning four of the thirteen National Communications Awards, one
National Finalist Communication Award, and three Southern Region Communication Awards.
There were fifty-two entries in fourteen award categories - down five entries from the previous
year. The 2014 MACAA Communication Awards Program winners are listed below:
COMMUNICATION AWARDS CATEGORIES
1. Audio Recording 2. Published Photo and
Caption
3. Computer Generated
Graphics Presentation
with Script
1st
2nd
3rd
Gary Bachman
Wayne Porter
Brandi Karisch
1st
2nd
3rd
Wayne Porter
Gary Bachman
Marina D. Denny
1st
2nd
3rd
Ernie Flint Wayne Porter
4. Program Promotion
Piece 5. Personal Column 6. Feature Story
1st
2nd
3rd
Marina D. Denny
Wayne Porter
Cliff Covington
1st
2nd
3rd
Charlie Bush
Gary Bachman
Jane Parish
1st
2nd
3rd
Gary Bachman
Ernie Flint
James Henderson
7. Newsletter, Individual 8. Newsletter, Team 9. Video Presentation
1st
2nd
3rd
Wayne Porter
Jane Parish
Thomas Brewer
1st
2nd
3rd
Eddie M.L. Smith
Jeffery C. Wilson 1
st
2nd
3rd
Gary Bachman
Jane Parish
Brandi Karisch
10. Fact Sheet 11. Publication 12. Web Site
1st
2nd
3rd
Wayne Porter
Cliff Covington 1
st
2nd
3rd
Jane Parish
Stephen Meyers 1
st
2nd
3rd
Wayne Porter
Jane Parish
13. Learning Module 14. Bound Book
1st
2nd
3rd
Jane Parish
Wayne Porter 1
st
2nd
3rd
Jane Parish
Thomas Brewer
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2014 MACAA COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS 1ST
PLACE WINNING ENTRIES
Category
Winner
Title of Entry
Auto Recording
Published Photo & Caption
Computer Generated
Graphics Presentation
Program Promotion Piece
Personal Column
Feature Story
Newsletter, Individual
Newsletter, Team
Video Presentation
Fact Sheet
Publication
Web Site
Learning Module
Bound Book
Dr. Gary R. Bachman
Dr. Wayne Porter
Dr. Ernie Flint
Dr. Marina Denny
Charlie Bush
Dr. Gary R. Bachman
Dr. Wayne Porter
Dr. Eddie M.L. Smith
Dr. Gary R. Bachman
Dr. Wayne Porter
Dr. Jane Parish
Dr. Wayne Porter
Dr. Jane Parish
Dr. Jane Parish
Southern Gardening Radio
Golden Silk Spider with Scary Human
Sustainable Soil Management
Promotional Brochures: Outdoor
Business Workshop for Landowners
Simpson County News
Wise Watering: Surviving a Long Hot
Summer
Green Flash-News for Horticulture
People
Garden Newsletter
Southern Gardening Television
Guide to Homeowner Herbicide
Products For Weed Control in Lawns
Beef Cattle Facilities
Gardening in Mississippi - Blogspot
Mississippi Master Cattle Producers
Module
Mississippi Beef Cattle Producers
Pocket Guide
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NATIONAL & SOUTHERN REGION WINNERS
Gary R. Bachman was a two-time National Winner in the Communications Program for his
video presentation Southern Gardening Television and his feature story Wise Watering: Surviving a
Long Hot Summer. Gary received recognition at the national conference in Mobile, AL and $1000
for his two submissions.
Jane Parish was a National Winner in the Communications Program for her learning module
titled Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Learning Modules. Jane received recognition at the
national conference in Mobile, AL and one check for $500. Jane Parish was also selected as a
Southern Region Winner in the Communications Program for her Bound Book titled Mississippi
Beef Cattle Producer Pocket Guide. Jane received recognition at the national conference in
Mobile, AL for this submission as well.
Wayne Porter was a National Winner in the Communications Program for his newsletter,
individual titled Green Flash-News for Horticulture People. Wayne received recognition at the
national conference in Mobile, AL and a check for $500. Wayne Porter was a National Finalist
in the Communications Program for his published photo and caption titled Golden Silk Spider with
Scary Human. Wayne received recognition at the national conference in Mobile, AL and a check
for $250. Wayne Porter was also selected as a Southern Region Winner in the Communications
Program for his web site titled Gardening in Mississippi Blogspot. Wayne received recognition at
the national conference in Mobile, AL for this submission also.
Marina D’abreau Denny and team were Southern Region Winners in the Communications
Program for their program promotion piece titled Natural Resource Enterprise Program. This team
received recognition at the national conference in Mobile, AL.
STATE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
Gary R. Bachman
DISTRICT & SPECIALIST COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR
Northeast - Steven Meyers Northwest - No entries
Southeast - Eddie Smith Southwest - Ernie Flint
Specialist - Wayne Porter
It was my privilege to serve at the Communication Awards Chair. I gained a great deal of insight
and respect for my colleagues that submitted entries into this program and I was amazed to see the
high quality creative works. I encourage others to submit in the future.
I wish to express my thanks to Anita Webb and Ruby Rankin for their guidance and assistance. I
also want to thank Tracy Robertson as she too was a huge help in assisting with submissions at the
national level. Thanks to you all.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Walker, Communication Awards Committee Chair
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FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE
NATURAL RESOURCES Thanks to the support of Dr. Joe Street, Associate Extension Director and State Program Leader
in Agriculture, inservice training of our new county extension agents has been the focus of this
committee. Seventy nine agents participated in the forestry/forest products/natural resources
inservice training on May 14, 2014. A longleaf pine management tour was also part of the
MACAA Annual PIC Conference on August 21, 2014. Thirty five agents braved the heat and
sun and learned a little about longleaf pine.
Our second objective was to support our agents that provide county-level educational programs
to producers. We have been very successful in obtaining a number of grants that have funded this
effort. Thanks to the teamwork of our extension agents and specialists the educational
opportunities at the county level in forestry, aquaculture, and natural resources look bright.
Submitted by Stephen Dicke, Vice-Chair
Members: Don Bales, Adam Tullos, James Henderson, Glenn Hughes, Bill Maily and Randy
Rousseau
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HISTORY
The History Committee met in Grenada on September 5, 2014. We compiled Program books
dating from 1991 to present. We compiled “A Brief History of the MACAA” dating back to
1936 to 2001. This was the last year that a History Book was presented to the Membership.
From the past annual program books, Steve Winters and Jimbo Burkhalter compiled a complete
list of MACAA Lifetime Members and will keep them notified of current events with the
association and the Mississippi State University - Extension Service. The last version of the
association’s history was from 1936-2001. It was published in 2002 and is available on the
website under the category ‘Formal History’.
Steve Winter and Jimbo Burkhalter were given Vice Chair status for the History Committee and
will hold this position until their retirement. This was voted on in the September 8, 2014 Board
of Directors meeting via Interactive Video.
The MACAA Formal History document is available online at the following URL:
http://www.mscountyagent.com/pdfs/history.pdf.
Respectfully Submitted, Jimbo Burkhalter
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HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE
The MACAA Horticulture Committee did not have any formally planned programs this year.
However, two presentations relating to horticulture were made at the MACAA - Professional
Improvement Conference in Hattiesburg, MS this summer.
Dr. Wayne Porter made a presentation entitled ‘Abiotic Problems of Plants . . . the Other
Disease.’ This presentation described problems that affect plant growth but are not related to
insects or disease. Dr. Gary Bachman made a presentation entitled ‘Professor Marvel's
Miraculous "Miracle Grow" Elixir.’ The presentation addressed advertising hype about
fertilizers. It also provided practical information on fertilizer rate calculation.
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Year
2013
Booker Mims
Excellence
in Plant
Agriculture
Wesley Farmer
Excellence in
Animal
Agriculture
Early Career
Programming
Excellence
Mid-Career
Programming
Excellence
Victor Lee
Superior
Service
Excellence in
ANR Youth
Programs
No entry
Reid Nevins
No entry
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Judd Gentry
Leanne
McGee
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS
Early Career Programming Excellence Award Ty Jones
Mid-Career Programming Excellence Award Jimbo Burkhalter
Victor Lee Superior Service Award Stanley Wise
Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs Dr. Lelia Kelly
Wesley Farmer Excellence in Animal Agriculture Programs No Entry
Excellence in Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Programs Julie White
Below are listings of previous award honorees. These individuals are not eligible for award nomination
again until two years have lapsed.
Year Area Agent County Director Specialist
2012 Mark Mowdy
Kipp Brown
Don Respess
Amanda Walker
Dr. Darrin Dodds
Dr. Glenn Hughs
2011 Cliff Covington (BM)
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Stephanie Pendleton (VL)
Eddie M. L. Smith
Dr. Rocky Lemus (WF)
Dr. Mengmeng Gu
2010 Dr. Dennis Reginelli
(BM)
Dr. Wayne Porter
2009 Dr. Bill Burdine (BM)
Don Bales
Anita Webb (VL)
Patrick Poindexter
Houston Therrell (VL)
Rebecca Bates
Dr. Alan Henn (WF)
Dr. Angus Catchot
Dr. Wayne Wells (WF)
Dr. Nathan Buehring
2008 Mike Howell (BM)
Donna Beliech
Eddie Harris (VL)
Tommy Bishop
Charlie Hogue (WF)
No nominee
2007 Dr. Dennis Reginelli
(BM)
Kerry Johnson
John Cocarro (VL)
Harvin Hudson
Dr. Angus Catchot (WF)
Dr. Bill Herndon
2006 No nominees Dr. Lamar Adams
Steve Cummins
Dr. Erick Larson
Dr. Lelia Kelly
2005 Dr. Bill Burdine
Dr. Wayne Porter
Judd Gentry
Tim Needham
Dr. Jane Parish
Dr. Wayne Wells
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2004 Donna Beliech
Charlie Stokes
Chuck Grantham
No nominee
Dr. John Giesmann
Dr. Nelda Starks
2003
Kerry Johnson
Dr. Dennis Reginelli
Lee Taylor
Charles Waldrup
Dr. John Anderson
Dr. Jim Thomas
Respectfully submitted,
John Byrd.
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PRESIDENTIAL CITATION
The President may give one or more citations to individuals or groups in recognition of
outstanding support to the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents (MACAA)
during his/her term. This is solely a decision of the MACAA President. Thus, this award is not
lightly given nor should it be lightly taken. It is the highest honor the Association may give to an
individual or organization that supports its mission.
Presidential Citation Award winners are as follows:
2014 Rob Seal, Lauderdale County Agri-Center Director
2013 Delta Ag. Expo Board of Directors 2013
2012 Dr. Joseph Street, Associate Director, Extension State Program Leader - Agriculture
2011 Donna Schmitz, Graphic Design Assistant, MSU-ES
Julia Biator, Director, Lee County Agri-Center
2010 Dr. Dan Brook, Computer Applications and Services (Ret.), MSU-ES
2009 Elmo Collum, Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center, MSU-ES
2008 Dr. Vance Watson, Interim Director, MSU-ES
2007 Wesley Farmer, Extension Dairy Specialist
Victor Lee, County Director, Simpson County
2006 Mississippi Pork Producers Association
2005 Federal Land Bank Association of South Mississippi, FLBA
2004 Soybean Promotion Association Board (Mississippi)
2003 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition (Moultrie, GA)
2002 No Citation Awarded
2001 Robert McCarty, Bureau of Plant Industry
Wade Stewart, BASF
2000 Tommy Strickland, Director, Mississippi State Fairgrounds
Nancy Strickland, MSU-ES/MAFES
1999 Clayton Henderson, House of Representatives, 9th
District
1998 Booker Mims, Interim County Agent-Coordinator, Monroe County
David Waide, President, Mississippi Farm Bureau
1997 Donny Whitten, Valent Chemical Company
Wade Stewart, BASF Chemical Company
1996 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association
Christine Blackmon, Metro-Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau
1995 Tom Williams, Union Carbide Agriculture Division
Respectfully submitted,
Ruby Rankin
2014 President
Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
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PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
The Professional Excellence Committee is to encourage and showcase excellence in program
efforts, and to assist and recognize members with/for career promotion and performance
evaluations. Following are accomplishments known since the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Awards:
Starks, Nelda Mississippi Farm Bureau Agriculture Ambassador Award
White, Julie Mississippi Farm Bureau Agriculture Ambassador Award
Dodds, Darrin 2014 - Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year, Beltwide Cotton
Conference
2014 - Gamma Sigma Delta Extension Award
Porter, Wayne 2013 - Geoff Guyton Innovation in Extension Technology
Award
2014 - National Association of County Agricultural Agents,
Communication Awards:
National Winner - Individual Newsletter Category,
National Finalist - Photo with Caption Category.
Lemus, Rocky 2013 - Mississippi State University Extension Service. Mark E.
Keenum Outstanding Extension Faculty Award.
2014 - Mississippi State University. Extension/Outreach Superior
Faculty Award. Regions Bank, DAFMV
2014 - American Forage & Grassland Council. Merit Award.
Refereed Publications
Lemus, R. and R. Lal. 2014. Soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks under long-term bioenergy
cropping systems in the Southern USA. J. Renewable Ag. 2 (3): 38-48.
DOI:10.12966/jra.09.01.2014. Online.
Lemus, R., D.J. Parrish, and D. Wolf. 2014. Switchgrass ecotype/cultivar selection and cutting
management in the upper southeast USA. The Scientific World J. Vol. 2014. Article ID 937594:
1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/937594. Online
Lemus, R., D.J. Parrish, D.D. Wolf. 2014. Switchgrass Response to Nitrogen and Phosphorous
During First Growth after Seeding. Basic Res. J. Ag. Sci. Rev. 3 (4): 13-22. Online.
Sikora, F. J., K. K. Crouse, S. Heckendorn, G. Huluka, C. C.Mitchell, K. P. Moore, and J. L.
Oldham. (2014). Cation exchange capacity. in F. Sikora and K.P. Moore (Ed.) Mississippi State
University, cooperating. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 419: 111-117. ISBN 1 58161 419
5.
All MACAA members are encouraged to maintain and submit their accomplishments for
inclusion in this annual report.
Respectfully submitted,
Chair: Larry Oldham, Ph.D.
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RECOGNITION and AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was eligible for two Distinguished Service
Awards (DSA) and two Achievement Awards (AA based on our 2014 membership under NACAA
guidelines. The number of DSA’s and AA’s selected each year is based on 2% of our association’s
membership as of Feb. 15 of the previous year. This was an NACAA policy change as of 2012.
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is presented to members who have served at least10 years as a
member of the Extension Service and the MACAA. The winners are selected by their peers and must be
approved by the MSU-ES Director. They are held in high esteem by their fellow members for their
service in planning and delivering quality educational programs.
Achievement Award (AA) winners are selected by their peers for outstanding early career programming.
The winners must be current MACAA members with less than 10 years of employment with the
Extension Service. NACAA policy requires that all DSA and AA winners attend the NACAA AM-PIC
in the year of their approval, to be showcased before a national audience during formal ceremonies for the
prestigious awards. Exemptions are only extended for extenuating circumstances.
The following DSA and AA winners were selected in October 2013 and will be recognized at the
NACAA Annual Meeting to be held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, July 12-16, 2015.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Donna Beliech- Southwest Oliver “Ty” Jones- Southwest
James “Jimbo” Burkhalter-Northwest Tracy Robertson- Northwest
DSA and AA awards are presented by districts/group on a rotating schedule. This list
prevents membership decline or increases, from disrupting the rotation. For example, if we
get one AA/DSA, the top district/group selects an awardee and then they rotate to the bottom
of the list.
The rotation for 2014 selection is below. Selection occurs in the fall of the preceding year.
DSA AA
SW NW
NW SW
NE SE
Spec Spec
SE NE
Note: Members are placed into District/Group by location of their headquarters office. Example: A
specialist located in Stoneville would be located in NW District and an Extension Associate on the MSU
campus would be placed in the Specialist Group.
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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
NACAA Scholarship policy:
Member vestment will be $40 to qualify for up to $1,000 scholarship and a vestment of $100 (an
additional $60 contribution to the scholarship fund) to qualify for an additional scholarship
award from $1,001 to $2,000 (no more than $1,000 in any one year will be awarded).
As of 2014, four agents have taken advantage of the NACAA Scholarship Awards. This year a ½
dozen agents contributed $40 to the fund. These agents are now eligible to receive up to $1,000
toward an educational endeavor in 2015. Currently, Mississippi has 49 members who have
contributed to the scholarship fund; 47 over $40; 2 under $40. Amounts less than the $40
minimum make that agent ineligible for scholarships.
Dr. Jeff Wilson applied and received funds which he will use to attend an educational conference
in Savannah, GA in 2015.
Are you eligible? A list of the 49 MACAA members and their contributions is on-line at
http://www.nacaa.com/scholarship/).
2014 NACAA Scholarship Report
Donna H. Beliech, Southern Region Scholarship Vice-Chair
The NACAA scholarship application is an on-line process. This year, 7 scholarship applications,
1 group and 6 individuals, were submitted to the committee. The applications were reviewed on
criteria such as completeness, educational component and quality. This year the committee
awarded 6 of the applications for a total $14,498.00 in scholarship money.
Scholarships awarded were as follows:
Individual Applications – 5
Peter Callan Southern $ 1,000 International Farm Mgmt. Conf. – Quebec
Jamie Sugg Southern $ 800 PhD study in Ag. Education – TX
Jeffery Wilson
Southern
$ 950
SE Region Fruit & Veg. Conference – GA
Joseph Dillard
Southern
$ 1,000
Beef Improvement Federation - MS Randy Pepin N. Central $ 1,000 MS study in Agriculture - MN
Group Applications – 1
Josh Payne Southern $ 9,878 Ag. Educator Study Tour – TX, CO & NM
(23 participants)
The NACAA Scholarship Fund is managed by an educational foundation whose purpose is to
oversee funds generated for the express purpose of making it available to members for various
educational opportunities. In 1983, the fund was incorporated as a non-profit corporation. The
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Foundation funds are invested in mutual funds and are managed daily in an account by Raymond
James. The distribution is 46% bonds, 44% standard stock and 10% hard assets. As of spring
2014, the investment balance was about $800,000.00. The board uses about 3% of the investment
for scholarships. The Education Foundation is separate from NACAA. Proceeds from the
NACAA scholarship auction, donations and other fundraising activities such as ticket raffle, logo
knife or pen sales, etc. go into the Foundation kitty. At the Mobile, AL Conference this year, the
silent and live auction, donations, and raffle ticket sales generated $7,114.50 for the fund from
Nov. 1, 2013 through July 30, 2014 (subject to final audit).
The following individuals from the NACAA Southern Region were recognized at the NACAA
Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama for their monetary contributions to the Scholarship Fund
as of July, 2014.
The following individuals have contributed $100-$249 and were gifted with a certificate: Eugene
McAvoy (FL)
Michael Goodchild (FL)
Basil R. Bactawar (FL)
The following individual has contributed $250-$499 and was gifted with a certificate:
Michael Heimer (TX)
2014-15 NACAA Scholarship Committee consists of:
National Chair – Dwane Miller (PA) Regional Vice-Chairs – Wayne Flanary (North Central Region), David Handley
(North East Region), Donna Beliech (Southern Region) and Linden Greenhalgh
(Western Region)
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 FINANCIAL
Income/Expenses: Reid Nevins
Investments: Elmo Collum
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$ 91.07
168..95
MACAA ANNUAL STATEMENT' OF INCOME AND EXPENSES 2013 -2014
MACAA 2013/2014 AnnualStatement of Income and Expenses (Checking)
Income Expenses
Membershpi Dues $ lO,I:WICI JCEP Expenses
s 10,310.00 Registration (Ruby Rankin) $; 450.011'
Raymond James Preconference (Ruby Rankin) s 2SIXOO Transfer to Checking $ .5;000.00
s 5,000.00 Total JCEP s 700.08
Raymond James Tracy Hill Townsend Memorai l Scholarship :$• :zoo..oll
Transfer to Checking I J' 5;DOOJIO s 200.00
s 5,000.00 PILD Reimbursement -A.Webb $ :2.5.8.2.96; Dupont Chemical- Program Book $ SOOJIO
s 500.00 Support for Alabama Ass of County Agent-NACAA $ •5,CIQQ;OO'
Raymond James MS Farm Bureau Campaign Contribution t Transfer to Checking $ <B;OOCJ.OO
NACAA- JCEP Participation Inc. $ :425.00
s 8,000.00 NACAA Voting Delegates & 1st Timers- Mobile,AI I.-$· 4.67.4.98-
PIC Contrbi utions
s 425.00 Annual Conference Awards/Communication Awar I
s 16 197.34
NACAA Membership Dues for 2014 $ 7,720JP',
Forestry longlea f pine- Steve Dicke I$' iJ;OSOJJO s 7,720.00
Catt e Sale Barn $ S5Q;OO Stipend to print An.Confernce program- D. Schmidt $ ®IUI!l
Sunbelt Agriculture Expo $ 7SO:.OO s 100.00
MACAA PJ.C. Registration $ 2.00Q;GO MSU Print Shop - An.Conference program s 627.62
s 3,575.00 MACAA PIC August 2014- Hattiesburg
BBQ Supper at Stricks $: as.ao; Total income $ 32,810.00 McAlister Lunchplates 44llOO
Golf Tournament Plaques $: '7UIB. Golf Game lunch s Refreshments/ SnacksjHospitatlity $ 415;.57
CR-S Coverage (Crime Policy) Farm Bureau $ 2IWIIf
Other Expenses
Merchant Service Fees-aedit card $• 149.19 Tax Return- Watkins Ward & Stafford li75Jill Checks reorder $ ,41U,11J Office Depot supplies - Reid Nevins
Garys Pawn & Gun -YetiCool er - raffleitem $ S6!UIO Go Oaddy.com- R.Beliech $; •!I!UIS:
s 627.62
s 3 004.12
s 263.00
s 1,426.19
$ 30,238.35
- Net Income $ 2,571.65
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MACAA INVESTMENT
November 2013 to October 2014
On January 16, 2014 the association’s Comptroller advised me that the associations checking
account was down to $1,000 and that he had bills coming up to pay. He asked that I take funds from
the Investment Account and send to him for the checking account. On January 17 I picked up a
$5,000 check from the investment fund, and then mailed to Reid Nevins. The funds were taken from
the cash account we have in Raymond James Investments.
On April 21, 2014 the association’s Comptroller advised me that the associations checking was
down to $1,500 and that he had some bills coming in to pay. I called our investment company and
asked that they cut a check for $8,000 and I would pick it up on April 22 and mail to Reid Nevins.
The funds were taken from the cash account we have in Raymond James.
On August 19, 2014 the association’s Comptroller ask that I send him $5,000 for the association’s
checking account. He said the checking account had gotten to a low level because of checks he had
to write for those attending the National meeting in Mobile and he knew he would have expenses for
the MACAA Summer PIC. I called our advisory at Raymond James and ask that a check be cut for
$5,000 and I would pick it up. On August 20, 2014 I delivered the check to our Comptroller at the
summer meeting in Hattiesburg.
Respectfully
Elmo Collum
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mississippi association of county agricultural agents has determined that a
resolution in recognition of the presidential citation award for 2014 MR. ROB SEAL & THE
LAUDERDALE COUNTY AGRI-CENTER is in order, and WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has imparted genuine support, dedicated service, outstanding
leadership and unlimited encouragement to the MSU extension service, and various other areas of
this association and
WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has provided invaluable assistance with promoting youth
involvement in agriculture related programming and projects and agent participation in MACAA, as
well as volunteering tirelessly to the promotion and support of extension programming.
WHEREAS, the Mississippi association of county agricultural agents is honored to present its 2014
presidential citation award TO MR. ROB SEAL & THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY AGRI-
CENTER for faithful service to MACAA related programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, DR. WILLIAM MARLIN BOST, MR. GEORGE WILLIAM “WILLIE” GILLIAM,
MR. JIMMY LINDELL HAMER, MR. REUBEN HOSKIN, MR JIMMY LUTHER, moved from
this life to the next during this past year and having served as agents with the Mississippi State
University Extension Service, and
WHEREAS, MR. WILEY EDWARD RAY, MR. STEHEN SCOTT STRONG, and MR. BILLY D.
WALTON devoted much of their lives to Mississippi State University Extension Service, and
WHEREAS, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Association of
County Agricultural Agents lost faithful and dedicated friends and colleagues,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural
Agents does hereby acknowledge its loss and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution be maintained within the minutes of the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi
Association of County Agricultural Agents bestow their highest honor, the Distinguished Service
Award, upon two percent of the membership each year, and
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WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon seasoned Extension
Educators with more than ten years of service, and
WHEREAS, THOMAS BREWER AND DR. MARK CRENSHAW upon earning this special
recognition for outstanding service to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and the Mississippi
Association of County Agricultural Agents recognize and honor excellence in Extension educational
programming among members in early stages of their career through presentation of the
Achievement Award, and
WHEREAS, this special recognition is a high degree of honor bestowed upon early-career
Extension Educators with less than 10 years of service, and
WHEREAS, BRANDON MCCLENTON AND DR. ANGUS CATCHOT upon earning this special
recognition for outstanding service to the citizens of the Great State of Mississippi, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents takes tremendous pride in
having strong attendance at both the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual
Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM-PIC) each year, and its own
Professional Improvement Conference (MACAA PIC), and
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSIO SERVICE
ADMINISTRATION has historically provided funding to help offset travel expenses incurred by
Voting Delegates, Distinguished Service Award honorees, and Achievement Award honorees
participating in the NACAA AM-PIC, and members attending the MACAA PIC, and
WHEREAS, MSUES ADMINISTRATION recognizes and supports MACAA professional
improvement activities by providing funding to assist members in representing the MACAA and the
Mississippi State University Extension Service during the NACAA AM-PIC and MACAA PIC,
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses resounding gratitude and appreciation to our MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION SERVICE ADMINISTRATION and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, officials of the SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered, and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO provides encouragement, support and
leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive for
excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of Mississippi,
and
WHEREAS, the SWISHER SWEET – SUNBELT EXPO co-sponsored the MACAA Professional
Improvement Conference in Collins/Hattiesburg, MS BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to CHIP BLALOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
SUNBELT AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITON, and everyone associated with SWISH-SWEET-
SUNBELT for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minuses of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, MITCHELL FARMS, DUPONT (Terral Seed), DUPONT (Pioneer Hybrid), Monsanto
(Dekalb, Asgrow & Delta and Pine Land), ARMOR SEEDS, PROGENY SEED having expressed
faith and support of work planned, developed, implemented and evaluated by Mississippi State
University Extension Service personnel, and
WHEREAS, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY, FIRE-WISE, SUNBELT AG EXPO, AND THE
LONG-LEAF PINE PROJECT also showed their support and provided encouragement, support,
expertise, time, and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural
Agents who strive for excellence in serving agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great
State of Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned supporters of MACAA Professional Improvement Conference in
Covington and Forest County Mississippi and general Extension Programs
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to MITCHELL FARMS, DUPONT (Terral Seed), DUPONT
(Pioneer Hybrid), Monsanto (Dekalb, Asgrow & Delta and Pine Land), ARMOR SEEDS,
PROGENY SEED, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY, FIRE-WISE, SUNBELT AG EXPO, AND
THE LONG-LEAF PINE PROJECT and their associates for their support and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION provides encouragement, support
and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive
for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of
Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association helps sponsor the MACAA Annual
Conference Breakfast Meeting, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of county Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to SAMMY BLOSSOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
MISSISSIPPI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION and all MCA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND
MEMBERS for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION provides encouragement, support
and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents who strive
for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State of
Mississippi, and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of county Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION and all
MFBF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their support, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION having expressed faith and
support of work planned, developed, delivered and evaluated by Mississippi State University
Extension Service personnel, and WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION provides encouragement,
support and leadership to members of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
who strive for excellence in serving the agricultural education needs of all citizens of the Great State
of Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION helps sponsor the MACAA
Annual Meeting and Awards Program, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Mississippi Association of county Agricultural Agents
expresses gratitude and appreciation to MISSISSIPPI PORK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION and
all MPPA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS for their support, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be maintained within the minutes of
the Association.
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 MEMORIALS
Dr. William Marlin Bost
Mr. George William “Willie” Gilliam
Mr. Jimmy Lindell Hamer
Mr. Reuben Hoskin
Mr. Jimmy Luther
Mr. Wiley Edward Ray
Mr. Stephen Scott Strong
Mr. Billy D. Walton
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DR. WILLIAM MARLIN BOST (1924 - 2014)
STARKVILLE – William Marlin Bost, 90, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, after a lengthy
illness. He was born in Ecru on Jan. 7, 1924, to Luther and Ida Russell Bost. He served his country
in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After graduating from Mississippi State University in 1949,
he taught agriculture to war veterans at Ecru. He began his career with the Mississippi Cooperative
Extension Service (MCES) as assistant county agent in Calhoun County (1951-1955) and served as
county agent in Tippah County from 1955 to 1958. After completing his master's degree in
Extension Administration from Cornell University in 1959, he moved to MSU, where he served as
MCES Northeast District agent and later as associate director of MCES. He became director in 1962
and served in that capacity for 19 years. He earned the Ed.D degree in administration of higher
education from the University of Mississippi in 1970. As director of MCES, he led many initiatives,
including consolidating all on-campus MCES offices. He began lobbying the state legislature in
1972 and received funding in 1974 for the complex which was completed in 1977 and now bears the
name "William M. Bost Cooperative Extension Center." His directorship of the MCES led many
other states to model themselves after Mississippi's organization. Dr. Bost's career was devoted to
improving the lives of all Mississippians through his work in agriculture and consumer sciences. He
was named Progressive Farmer magazine's "Man of the Year" in 1980. Gov. William Waller named
him Outstanding Mississippian in 1980 for serving both rural and urban citizens' needs. He was
awarded two USDA Superior Service Awards and a National Association of County Agriculture
Agents Distinguished Service Award. He was recognized with two state legislative decrees. He
served on several boards including the Mississippi Farm Bureau and the Advisory Boards of
National Bank of Commerce of Mississippi and, later, Merchants and Farmers Bank, and the
Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, which was instrumental in establishing the
Thad Cochran Research and Technology Park. He was president of the Oktibbeha County Co-Op
board of directors. He was a Rotarian and a devoted member and Sunday school teacher, First
United Methodist Church of Starkville. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine Fields Bost; his sister, Alvis Dechello of West Haven, Conn.; sons, Bill Jr. (Diane) of Vicksburg, Steven (Gail) of
Nashville, Tenn., and Larry Bost of Starkville; daughters, Bonnie (Mike) Lasker of Birmingham,
Ala., Suzanne (Gary) Thompson of Mound City, Kan., and Julie (Travis) Ferguson of Batesville; and
son-in-law, Mike Nix of Huntsville, Ala. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Nix.
Visitation was held 12:30 p.m. today, March 1, at First United Methodist Church in Starkville with
services at 2 p.m. Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of arrangements. Donations may
be offered to the American Lung Association (middleTNwalk.org) or Wounded Warrior Project on
his behalf.
MR. GEORGE WILLIAM “WILLIE” GILLIAM
PONTOTOC – George William "Willie" Gilliam, 97, went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born
on December 6, 1916, to George Jasper Gilliam and Velma Azalea
Nelson Gilliam in the Macedonia Community of Union County. He
married the love of his life, Delia Busby on June 12, 1941, and they
shared 54 years of marriage before her death in 1995. He graduated from
high school at Macedonia and attended Holmes Junior College and Delta
State on a basketball scholarship. He obtained an associate and bachelor's
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degree, in Coaching and Science. He was a member of the DSU third place NIT Team. After World
War II, he obtained a master's degree in agriculture from Mississippi State University. He coached
boys' basketball at Pittsboro and girls and boys basketball at Macedonia where his girls' team was
state runner-up champs. His teams won 97 out of 113 games. He also taught agriculture in the
veteran's program at Randolph for 10 years. He worked for the MSU Extension Service for 22 years
where he served as 4-H agent and county agent. He was one of the organizers of the Farmers Market
Association that built the Pontotoc Grain Elevator. He organized the Cattlemen's Association and
recruited Representative Mac Huddleston to Pontotoc as a veterinarian. He served on the Pontotoc
County Fair Board for 57 years.
He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 16, where he had
served as commander and adjutant. He was a member of the Rotary Club. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Pontotoc where he sang in the choir for 51 years, and he and his wife were
the founders of the “Keenagers.” His goal was to share his story about how God had directed his
life. He will be remembered as saying, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”
He enjoyed public speaking and spoke to more than 200 groups, telling his jokes and his testimony.
He won the Tupelo Speaking Tournament and went on to win the Mid-South Fair's Speaking
Competition. He and his wife built the first dairy bar “The Frozen Cup” and ran it for 15 years in
Pontotoc. He was a people person who loved everybody and met no strangers. He was an avid MSU
fan and held season tickets to football, basketball and baseball games for more than 40 years.
Services were held, September 30, 2014, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc with Dr. Ken
Hester officiating. Burial followed in West Heights Cemetery. Survivors include his two daughters,
Linda Karen Gilliam and Sherry Thompson (Danny), both of Pontotoc; a daughter-in-law, Sandra
Gilliam of Fulton; one brother, Kelly Gilliam (Ruby) of Yazoo City; a sister-in-law, Bettie Sneed of
New Albany; three grandchildren, Michael Gilliam (Mendy), Michelle Poores and Heather Jousan
(Dean); five great-grandchildren, Caitlin Rigby, Preston Rigby, Wren Gilliam, Kyle Gilliam and
Keagan Jousan; one great-grandchild due in November, Webb Jousan; special nieces and nephews,
Linda Mitchell, Lisa Overstreet, Mark Sneed, Beverly McGaha, Dale Manning, Gale Manning,
Rocky Gilliam and Clayann Panetta.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons: Gerald Gilliam and Bobby Dwayne
Gilliam; a sister: Geraldine Manning; a half-sister, Lois Moody Gray; and one brother, Clay Gilliam.
Pallbearers were: Danny Thompson, Michael Gilliam, Preston Rigby, Wren Gilliam, Kyle Gilliam,
Dale Manning, Gale Manning, Rocky Gilliam, Torrey Mitchell, Dean Jousan, Dean Mitchell and
Tommy Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Wicker, George Stegall, Lou Ramsey, Bobby
Davis, Walter Chittom, Ricky Ferguson, Kevin Foster, Joe Whitten and Wallace Henry. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be sent to the G.W. Gilliam Scholarship Fund, 402 C.J. Hardin Drive,
Pontotoc, MS 38863, or to the Pontotoc County 4-H, 402 C.J. Hardin Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863.
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MR. JIMMY LINDELL HAMER
Jimmy Lindell Hamer, of Starkville, Miss., formerly of Camden, TN. passed away. Thursday, Aug.
7. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug.13, at 2 p.m., in the Oakdale Funeral Home of
Camden with Bro. Marty Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Camden City Cemetery. Mr.
Hamer was born in Camden, to the late Joe L. Hamer and Irene Spence Hamer. He was a retired
Entomologist with Mississippi State University. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Hargis Hamer;
a daughter, Allison (Brian) McWiliams, of Meridian, Miss.; and three grandchildren, Kolby, Cade,
and Eli Creed.
MR. REUBEN HOSKIN
CHARLOTTE - Reuben Hoskin of Charlotte transitioned this life on
September 27, 2014. He was 89 years old. Born in Noxapater, MS, he was
the oldest of the six children born to Isaiah and Sarah Hoskin. He had two
older siblings. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy. He
attended Alcorn State University graduating in May 1950. While there he
was initiated into the Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in
1949. He began teaching high school in Marion County, MS. There he met
his future wife, Lula Marie Pugh, and they wed on February 14, 1953. He completed his master's
degree at Tuskegee University and graduated in June 1953. He reached the position of County Agent
for Scott County, MS, where he retired in 1986. He became a long-serving member of Pleasant
Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was ordained a deacon in 1956. He eventually became
Chairman of the Deacon Board, a role he held until his relocation to Charlotte in May 2011. He then
became a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He earned an Educational Specialist
Degree from Mississippi State University in May 1986. He was a lifetime member of the Alcorn
National Alumni Association. He served as chair for the Newton Municipal School District Board of
Trustees. He was a Master Mason of Tuscan Lodge #163; Grand Lecturer of the tenth district of
Mississippi; member of the Jackson Consistory #117; and a member of Rissah Temple 130, Prince
Hall Shriners, Jackson, MS. In 1989 he was elevated to the 33rd degree of the United Supreme
Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall
Affiliation, United States of America. He leaves to mourn: his wife, Lula Pugh Hoskin, Charlotte,
NC; two daughters: Sharon (Ron) Matthews and Kathl'een (Drake) Tunson, both of Charlotte; one
sister, Mattie White; three grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 3, 2014,
at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, at 12:00 Noon, visitation 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM,
interment Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Long & Son Mortuary Service is serving the Hoskin
family.
MR. JIMMY LUTHER (1935 - 2014)
MANTACHIE – Jimmy K. Luther, 79, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at his home in
Mantachie. He was born May 13, 1935, to V.L. and Gladys Lucille Bost Luther. He was a longtime
and active member of the Mantachie United Methodist Church. He was a veteran serving in the
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United States Army. He retired from the Mississippi State Cooperative Extension Services as the
County Agent for Itawamba County after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Mantachie
Lions Club, Gideons and Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle, which he did
most all his life. He was an avid Mississippi State Bulldog fan. He was a loving husband and loved
being around his family.
Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 24, at the Mantachie United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Ronnie Goodwin officiating. Burial was in Center Star Cemetery. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Frances Luther; one son, Brian Long (Kim) of Fulton; two
grandchildren, Jake Long of Senatobia and Erin Long of Fulton; two sisters, Jane Russell (Ray) of
Somerville, Tenn., and Judy Winter of Memphis.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Lamar Luther; one sister, Gladys Rogers; and his parents.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Hartness, Roy Doss, Joe Goforth, Stacy Russell, Eddie Cooley, Wayne
Guin, Roy Smith and Joe Malone.
MR. WILEY EDWARD RAY
Wiley Edward Ray, 90, died at home on Friday, July 11, 2014. Born in Farmhaven, Mississippi on
April 18, 1924, Wiley was the youngest child of Walter Freeman and Maude Martin Ray. He
attended Farmhaven High School where he lettered in basketball and track. He received a track
scholarship from Hinds Community College. World War II had commenced, and before he
completed the first semester, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served with the 1st Marine
Division in the South Pacific Theater and engaged in two landings on New Britain.
At the conclusion of the War, he attended Holmes Community College and later Mississippi State
University where he received his degree. He completed post graduate studies at MSU and Colorado
State University. He taught veterans in New Albany, Mississippi and later taught vocational
agriculture in Union County, Mississippi.
He began working for the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service in Copiah County in 1954 as
Assistant County Agent in charge of 4-H Clubs. He organized the first 4-H Horse Club in the
County. In 1965, he began serving as Area Extension Agent to work with the Mississippi Federated
Co-op Vegetable Processing Plant in Crystal Springs. In this position, he assisted farmers throughout
Mississippi and areas in Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. At that same time, he assisted farmers
growing horticultural crops in Copiah, Simpson, Smith, Lawrence, Rankin, and Lincoln Counties.
He was named County Agent for Copiah County in 1969 and served in that capacity until he retired
from the Extension Service in 1982. He received the Distinguished Service Award at the National
County Agent's Association in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He spearheaded the push for Copiah
County to build a one-stop building for farmers and acted as a liaison between the Board of
Supervisors and three USDA agencies (S.C.S., A.S.C.S. and F.H.A). After he retired from the
Extension Service, he continued to assist local farmers as a private consultant.
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He married Margaret (Margie) Luckett Ray on November 12, 1948. They had two sons, Wiley
Gregory (Greg) Ray and Gary Anthony Ray. He was preceded in death by his oldest son Greg, his
parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife and son Gary (Kathy); two grandsons Daniel Wiley
Ray and Stephen Paul Ray of Boulder, Colorado; his daughter-in-law Marsha Pickens Ray of
Escondido, California; and granddaughters Christianne Ray Van Grunsven (Greg) of Eagle Rock,
California and Erica Ray Eagle (Craig) of New York, New York.
He was involved with many organizations in the community including Little League Baseball, Boy
Scouts, and the Lions Club. Wiley enjoyed hunting, fishing and meeting with his friends at D.'s for
coffee and fellowship.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 14 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Stringer Family Funeral Services. Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM at St. John Catholic Church in Crystal
Springs. Graveside Service was in the Canton City Cemetery, Canton, Mississippi at 1:30 PM.
Memorials may be made to Brookhaven Hospice Ministries, Inc., 397 Brookhaven Street,
Brookhaven, MS.
MR. STEPHEN SCOTT STRONG
Stephen Scott Strong of Utica died at home Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was 50. Steve held a
Master's degree from Auburn University in Ornamental Horticulture. He worked for many years as a
County Agent for multiple counties in Mississippi. He also taught horticulture for Jefferson State
Community College in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama but lived
most of his adult life in Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lenton W. Strong of Utica.
Survivors include two daughters, Anna Elaine and Alison Lee Strong of Birmingham, Alabama;
mother Ann B. Strong; brother, David L. Strong (Sylvia); sister, Barbara Thum (Michael); two
nieces and one nephew, all of Utica, MS.
Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2014, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Utica Christian Church with the
service followed at 11 a.m. Brother Brad Hartzog officiated. The burial was at the Cayuga Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Cayuga Cemetery fund, 3043 Old Port Gibson Road.
MR. BILLY D. WALTON
Mr. Billy D. Walton, 83, of Ackerman, Mississippi passed away April 25th after a brief illness. He
was born on October 18, 1930 in Newton County, Mississippi, being the only child of Leon and
Nancy Elizabeth Walton. The family later moved to the Dixon community of Neshoba County
where Billy was taught at an early age to work on the farm and was given his own acre of cotton to
work and manage each year, using the revenue to purchase his own “school clothes”. From the farm
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experiences he learned basic life values of hard work, discipline, and literally “reaping what one
sows.” He loved the farm and all of its glory – the woods, the pastures, the crops, and especially the
livestock. This love continued throughout his entire lifetime as he continued to buy, sell, and trade
land, timber, and livestock, particularly Tennessee Walking horses. After high school graduation,
Billy worked for a short period of time, but received his “calling” to the military in April of 1951.
His hard work on the farm paid off as he completed basic training in only fourteen weeks. After
extensive leadership training, he was sent with the 24th Army Infantry Division to Korea, where he
fought on the front lines on top of Heartbreak Ridge in North Korea where the temperature was 30-
40 degrees below zero. Upon receiving his orders to go home, he truly considered it a miracle from
God, as many of his comrades “didn’t make it”. From his experiences in North Korea, Billy learned
never to take his blessings for granted and to thank God daily for them. Shortly after returning to
Mississippi from Korea, he enrolled at East Mississippi Community College, and then transferred to
Mississippi State University earning his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree in
Agriculture. Billy began his career teaching agriculture, then worked with the Mississippi
Cooperative Extension Service as an Assistant County Agent in Winston County until 1962, then
was promoted to County Agent in Choctaw County where he worked until his retirement in 1987.
The most rewarding aspect of his job was getting to know the farmers and their families on a
personal basis which resulted in life-long friendships. Mr. Billy, as he was fondly called by many
friends, also enjoyed a lifetime of Christian and civic service. He was an active member of
Louisville, Ackerman, and South Union Methodist churches where he served as a Sunday school
teacher for over 40 years. He also served as a church lay leader, a lay speaker, and was a Gideon. He
was also a Rotarian and served as the first Economic Development Director of Choctaw County.
After retirement, Billy was blessed with good health and was able to spend most of his time in the
great outdoors, traveling to the Smoky Mountains, and frequenting many horse-shows throughout
the Southeast, where he was often Master of Ceremonies. He lovingly cared for his horses, riding
them on a regular basis, and took much pride in perfectly groomed pasture land and fences – home
for his beloved horses. Billy was a gifted speaker, with a deep, slow, southern drawl and was
regularly invited as the guest speaker for many civic, church, and political events, always being
meticulously prepared. Above all, Billy’s most cherished moments were spent in private time with
God and time spent with his family and dear friends, especially his two grandsons. He is survived by
one daughter, Patti Walton Guerry of Columbus, MS; a son-in-law, Paul Guerry of Columbus, MS;
one grandson, Jonathan Guerry of Hattiesburg, MS; and a host of cousins. He was preceded in death
by a grandson, Walton Matthew Guerry; his wife, Leola Waddell Walton; Helen Turnipseed Walton;
and his parents, Leon and Nancy Elizabeth Hillman Walton. A Memorial Service will be held at
Ackerman Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 3rd visitation from 12:00 – 2:00 prior to the
service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the church of one’s
choice, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society, or the North American Mission
Board.
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 BOARD
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ANNUAL MEETING OF MACAA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 New Business:
Lamar Adams nominated Bill Burdine to represent the Southern Region as Vice Jr. Chair and the
nomination 2nd
by Cliff Covington, move for nomination to close by Steve Winters. Bill will serve
in this position for four (4) years.
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MACAA BOARD
BREAKFAST MEETING
OCTOBER 30, The meeting of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was held on Tuesday,
October 29, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.
Members present were: Ruby Rankin, Anita Webb, Andy Braswell, Lamar Adams, Elmo Collum,
Jimbo Burkhalter, Reid Nevins, Wesley Purvis, Phillip Vandervere, Nicholas Simmons, Ricky
Ferguson, Thomas Brewer, Tracy Robertson, Amanda Woods, Keith Crouse, Wayne Boshart, David
Carter, Laura Giaccaglia, Angus Catchot, Charlie Stokes, Dean Jousan, Heath Steede, and Donna
Beliech.
Meeting was called to order by Ruby and Jimbo Bukhalter said the prayer.
Leanne Peters representing the MS Cattlemen’s Association was in attendance and gave an update
on some of the activities with MCA. MCA also sponsored the breakfast.
Reid Nevins gave a membership update. 91 Paid Members and 12 first timers joined this year.
Elmo Collum gave an update to the attendees that if you get 120 members you would get another
DSA and voting delegate at the National Convention.
Ruby stated we have a request from Alabama requesting support from the association for the
convention in Mobile, Alabama.
Jimbo stated $5000 would be a good number for support of the 2014 convention in Mobile. Jimbo
also presented a letter from Alabama on what they requested.
Elmo spoke about doing tours in Mississippi.
Jimbo made a motion to give them $5000 for support and David Carter 2nd
the motion.
Ruby reminded everyone Arkansas will be coming up in the future and may need help.
Discussion on motion, Elmo told how many CD’s the association has; only one left will be due in
March of 2014. He said money next year would not be like it was this year. Cost and logistics
would not permit us to cook a meal and donate at the Alabama convention. Lamar Adams said if
we have the funds available we should support them in their efforts. Elmo stated that we sent South
Carolina installments when we supported them in hosting the National Convention. Ruby said it was
her understanding we would support them with the $5000 donation and any other donations that
become available. Elmo said we sent the funds to South Carolina in installments over a period of
time. We have not been contacted by Arkansas for support at this time. Ruby stated $5000 to
Alabama for National meeting.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote.
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$500.00 DSA 2 each $1000
$500.00 AA 2 each $1000
Administration $4000.00
MACAA $4000.00
This year they gave $4500.00
Discussion on how much should be given to 1
st timers. We will have to make decision on how much
support to give to them to attend the national meeting. Elmo said the board has the authority to
change policy. The policy stated that 1st
timers had to request the funds for them to receive the
funds. The board has the authority to accept or reject.
Discussion on auditing the books since it has changed hands. Reid said his wife looked over when
he took over. Lamar said Ag Econ did it for years and requested that Ken Hood audit the books.
Elmo said for the board to keep in mind that we have an account that has $18,912 in it estimated
annual interest income is $1.89. He stated these funds were there to decide what to do with these
funds. No action on this was taken.
Ruby stated on July 20-24 the National NACAA Conference will be held in Mobile, Alabama.
Discussed tentative dates for PIC Conference. August would be a better time to have PIC. JCEP will
be in Memphis in February (president and president elect to attend) PILD will be in Alexandria,
Virginia (1st
VP will attend)
Charlie needs to set up meeting with Joe Street to get information to present in Washington, DC at
the Annual PILD.
Discussed having the MACAA meeting or the portion of meeting at PIC. We will discuss this David
Carter said since a lot of agents have to travel so far. Need to keep this in mind in setting time for
the MACAA meeting (No discussion on this.)
Annual meeting October 28-30 next year.
New Business
Jackson County Agent, Thomas Brewer made a motion to donate $100 to Tracy Hill Townsend
Fund. Dean Jousan made a motion to increase amount to $200.00 and Jimbo 2nd
the motion. Elmo
wanted to know who has the bylaws for the Association. The last time it was updated was in 1996
per Tracy Robertson. Elmo stated the by-laws need to be current. How the policy committee is
made up past President Head of Committee and all past Presidents will serve on the committee.
Ruby stated the by-laws would be reviewed and issues will be taken care of.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 a.m.
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MACAA BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Interactive Video 10:00
MACAA Board Members met on February 26, 2014, via Interactive Video Conference.
President Ruby Rankin opened the meeting.
Those present were: Ruby Rankin, Ricky Ferguson, Bill Burdine, John Byrd, David Carter, Tracy Robertson, Amanda Walker, Elmo Collum, Stanley Wise, Heath Steed, Wesley Purvis, Dean Jousan,
Amanda Woods and Charlie Stokes.
Bill Burdine gave an update on Membership. Reporting there were 150 active and paid members.
He reminded the board that the association paid for first timer dues and that this had been a good
way to get and retain new members. There 110 lifetime members on role. The Committee chair for
Retirees needs to look at the members and get an updated address for these members. We also have
5 complimentary members. Bill also reported that there were 23 First time members this year.
Bill asked the board to consider setting a firm deadline for members to help get members paid in a
timely manner. This would also determine if members were eligible for awards. John Byrd made the motion to set the Membership deadline for January 10
th.
Ricky Ferguson seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion passed.
Elmo Collum gave the Investment and Financial report.
Ruby Rankin reported on the JCEP Meeting and also reported on the NACAA Diversity Committee
which she will be serving on and told members that she will be talking to members about ideas and
information for this committee meeting on March 10th
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Ruby also discussed the PILD meeting which will be April 6-9, 2014. Charlie Stokes will be
representing us at this meeting in Washington. She reminded Charlie of the early bird registration
on March 7. Charlie has been talking to Officers in the other Association to coordinate this trip.
Ruby reported that she had been working on this year’s PIC- Professional Improvement Conference.
The date has been set for August 20-22, in Hattiesburg. She has been talking to Dr. Street, Lee
Taylor, and Dr. Knight to coordinate dates and events. The PIC Committee will meet and finalize
plans.
Ruby discussed the Annual Conference; which is scheduled for October 28-30, 2014 and talked
about duties and responsibilities prior to conference. John Byrd will check with Sammy Blossom on
sponsoring the MACAA Board Breakfast meeting.
The board also discussed lining up committee names so they would coordinate with National
committees. Elmo said that this could be done by Ruby or John and they could report back.
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The board discussed the donation to Alabama for the national meeting. Ricky Ferguson made the
motion to send Alabama $5,000.00. John Byrd seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Alabama has already been working with Coastal Agents to help line up tours and meetings.
Members who will be attending the NACAA meeting for the first time will receive first dib’s on the
money from MACAA to assist in attending, the amount to be determined at a later date based on the
number of first timers attending and how investments perform.
Ruby told the group for those members who attended the Galaxy conference in Pittsburg they will
have up to 3 years to use a $150.00 voucher for a discount toward another NACAA meeting.
The board discussed the reverse raffle ticket to see if this was still beneficial to the Association.
Elmo reported that it had been beneficial and we could get with Reed to check to see how much
money the raffle actually brought in.
Ruby and John will get together to line up Annual Conference.
Ruby also asked to remind everyone to get Communication awards into Amanda Walker.
David Carter gave a brief report on an Equine tour the end of May in Texas and that he was also
looking at a Southwest Equine Field Day.
Ruby reminded the group about the $200.00 per district to help defray the cost of in-service.
Amanda Walker talked about the Communication award deadlines and will send out one more e-
mail.
Elmo mentioned that Tennessee will be bringing some beef producers through Mississippi and that
Rocky has been contacted and other Agents who shave good producers and are willing to host this
group for a brief tour can contact Elmo.
Elmo announced that the Association may need to look at the investment chair position or decide
what to do. He will be retiring the end of December. He did say that he would be willing to
continue to serve in this position.
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MACAA MEETING
The meeting of the Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents was held on Wednesday,
August 20, 2014 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi during the annual MACAA/PIC conference.
The meeting was called to order by the President and discussion followed regarding the location of
the annual Association meeting that will be held in conjunction with the Annual Extension
Conference
New Business:
Discussion on MACAA moving from Bost to Hunter Henry for the Association meeting. There was
a discussion on who would pay the expenses if we moved to Hunter Henry. There was also a
discussion that Ruby Rankin would find out from Dr. Gary Jackson or Dr. Joe Street who would be
responsible for the extra expenses. Elmo and others discussed getting by this year as cheap as
possible and do our business meeting at the 2015 conference. It was pointed out that changing the
Annual meeting to coincide with the PIC conference would require that award applications would
need to be turned in earlier in the year. It was also suggested doing away with the Association
meeting. It was pointed out that in order to make these changes that the membership would need to
be informed 30 days in advance to a vote being held. It was agreed that the information would be
sent out to the membership prior to annual conference and that a vote would be made during the
conference. It was also brought to the members’ attention that we would not be able to park around
Bost.
MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION
A motion by Elmo Collum was made to “ have 2014 conference as planned and as cheap as possible
and that the Association move toward doing business at the 2015 PIC meeting and doing away with
any activities on the Monday of the Annual Conference. David Carter seconded the motion.
Ruby Rankin read an email from representative of Hunter Henry about the changes and etc. David
Carter suggested that Ruby email Dr. Jackson and find out about paying expenses, Rankin agreed to
contact Dr. Jackson and Dr. Street.
Elmo Collum gave the financial report for the Association. Reid Nevins also gave a report on the
approximate cost for first timers to attend the MACAA Convention in Mobile, AL of approximately
$4,000.00 Bill Burdine stated that he was under the understanding that the 1
st Vice President duties were to
help raise funds and etc. for meetings. Getting in touch with Chemical Companies, Seed Companies
and etc.
Mark Mowdy stated that it was his understanding that the ones attending the PIC Meeting would not
be charged for registration. Bill Burdine stated that under the leadership Dr. Vance Watson that Dr.
Watson agreed to help sponsor the PIC Conference if it was open to all agents and that no one would
pay a registration fee to attend the meeting. Rankin stated that she would check into the matter but
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that she was unaware of any stipulations regarding registration being made by current Extension
Administration.
Elmo Collum motioned to adjourn and Andy Braswell seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Andy Braswell
MACAA Secretary
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MACAA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Interactive Video - September 8, 10:00 A.
Those present were: John Byrd, Amanda Woods, Nick Simmons, Thomas Brewer, Anita Webb,
Andy Braswell, Laura Giaccaglia, Belvia Giachelli, Ruby Rankin, Jimbo Burkhalter, Charles Stokes,
Bubba Vandevere, Amanda Walker, Reid Nevins, Bill Burdine, and Elmo Collum.
Ruby called the meeting to order:
It was discussed that the annual meeting would be held at Hunter Henry. Dr. Jackson will pay for
the fees, etc.
Question: Where to have the meal at the annual conference?
1. Bull Barn – John will check on availability 2. Hunter Henry
3. Horse Park
Bull barn if available will have meal there, recommended Harvin Hudson for preparing fish lunch.
Discussion of door prizes for the conference:
Elmo said that we need a good fundraiser to make extra money. Belvia will check on getting a
crossbow for the fundraiser. There was discussion on other items that could be used for a fundraiser.
Jimbo recommended that each board member bring items for an auction.
Discussion on location for the auction:
Ruby will check on location for the auction. A possible location could be the big room at Bost.
Discussion on the possibility of taking a picture of the auction items and let everyone know of the
location for the auction. Update on NACAA meeting in Mobile, Alabama and number attending:
The PIC Conference was held in Hattiesburg, MS. Sixty-two agents participated in the PIC
conference.
Ruby said that we need current addresses for Lifetime members if they are located in your county.
Bill Burdine stated that there was a one-time fee of $50.00 for Lifetime members.
Jimbo and Steve Winters will be held in charge of getting information of lifetime member’s
information and keeping them informed on MACAA.
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Discussed whether or not membership chairs from each region move up to Junior Director and a
membership chair are elected each year or not. Rankin stated that according to the handbook the
membership chair does not move up. Jimbo stated that several years ago the Board voted for the
membership chair to move up to Junior Director, the Junior Director move to Senior Director and
that a membership chair be elected annually.
*Motion made by John Byrd to make Jimbo and Steve co-chairs of the lifetime membership
committee. John amended that Jimbo and Steve remain on this committee until their retirement. We
will add this to the committee assignment page for 2014-2015. (MOTION PASSED)
Annual Meeting:
John Byrd will take care of the breakfast for approximately 25 attendees at the Annual Board
Meeting and will also work on the location of the regular Annual meeting and the meal.
Report from Elmo:
No change from previous meeting. He suggested that we get our name in front of sponsors for
support of MACAA.
Reid Nevins PIC report:
Fifty paid members total $1000.00 paid.
Gave financial report on the PIC Conference
$2276.00 total paid out by MACAA for PIC
+$523.50 ahead on PIC cost with other checks will be about +$800.00.
Elmo stated that a deadline needs to be set for committee reports, email reports to Donna Schmitz for
book.
Reid Nevins stated that the MACAA dues need to be sent in. Balance in the bank is $6635.15 as of
September 8, 2014.
Elmo wanted to know who was responsible for the membership list. We have members that are on
the list that need to be taken off. The membership that is on line is up to date, but the book is one
year behind. Need to take inactive members off of the membership list.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. on September 8, 2014.
Respectfully submitted
Andy Braswell
MACAA Secretary
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 SPECIAL
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JCEP/PILD CONFERENCE
APRIL 6-9, 2014 - ALEXANDRIA, VA
The Joint Council of Extension Professional (JCEP) held its annual Public Issues and Leadership
Development (PILD), Conference in Alexandria, Virginia during April 6 – 9, 2014. This is a
summary of the topics and events that took place during this conference.
The MSU-ES personnel attending included: Anita Webb (MACAA), Christy Berry (MAE4-HA),
Carolyn Conger (MAEFCS) and Judith Breland (Epsilon Sigma Phi).
The Conference began with a general session and welcome. There were several great presentations
on the History of Extension and a Centennial Celebration.
Topics and power workshops were presented on future outlooks including – Cooperative Extension
in 2014 and Beyond Leading Innovation and Change
The Role of Extension in Controversial Issues
Effective Strategies in Controversial Issues
Communicating on the Hill
Extensions Public Value – Then, Now, and future
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) gave an overview and update. The panel
discussion targeted a discussion on “Extension in the Future”.
Dr. Ramaswamy was unable to meet with us due to a conflict and we met with Jimmy Henning,
Chair of ECOP.
Tuesday, April 8, the day began with a variety of round table topics. I participated in Helping Our
Clientele Stay Healthy through Extension Programming and How to Be an Effective Advocate for
Extension.
These were followed by two dynamite general sessions on “100 years and Counting: Telling the
Cooperative Extension Story to Stakeholders”, presented by Dr. Marshall Stewart from North
Carolina and “An Illustrated Look at the Historic TimeLine of Extension, presented and illustrated
by Steve Stark from North Dakota.
Wednesday, April 9, the Mississippi delegation participated in the Hill visits and had several
successful visits with Congressman and Legislative staff members, all of which I am proud to report
were very familiar with Extension. They were also very interested in hearing about the 100 Year
Centennial and the work being done in Mississippi.
This was a great opportunity to focus on building leadership along with the professional
development opportunities and also advocating for excellence in the Extension profession and as an
officer of MACAA.
Respectfully submitted,
Anita Webb
MACAA 2nd
Vice President
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JCEP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
MACAA REPORT 2014
SUBMITTED BY: RUBY D. RANKIN
The JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) Leadership Conference 2014 was held
February 11-13, 2014 at the Memphis Marriott Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Ruby Rankin
attended the meeting due to a scheduling conflict by Dr. John Byrd. Travel to the conference was
somewhat treacherous due to recent ice and snow that was received along the route to the
conference.
The conference was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by President Jeff Holland. The theme for the 2014
conference was “Empowering Leaders for the Next Century”. Why are JCEP Leadership
Conferences held you might ask? There are several purposes for the conference which include:
• To provide top quality professional development and leadership development training
• To provide networking opportunities for members, associations and states
• To provide associations an opportunity to provide training for their members
• To conduct association business.
In 2014 there was an opportunity for members to submit proposals for presentations on leadership
development and professional development topics which was a new aspect to the conference.
Conference attendees had the opportunity to attend three of the 18 presentations that were made. The
Keynote Speaker, David Mitchell presented a presentation on “The Power of Understanding People:
The Leadership Difference” and focused on “The Key to Strengthening Relationship, and Enhancing
Organizational Performance” which was very interesting and lively.
Updates from NIFA (National Institute for Food and Agriculture, ECOP (Extension Committee on
Organization and Policy and APLU (Association of Public Land-Grant Universities) were also
given. On Tuesday evening States had the opportunity for States night out and on Wednesday
evening Associations had the opportunity to have dinner together.
Association meetings were held on the morning of February 12 and concurrent sessions were held on
Wednesday afternoon. Sessions attended by Rankin included: “Empowering you to Manage
Organizational Change, Followership? I thought this was a leadership conference! And
Remaining Relevant in an Age of Constant Change”.
There was a celebration and recognition of the 100th
Anniversary of the Smith Lever Act and
presentation on the “Benefits of JCEP” on the morning of February 13. Association meeting were
held from 10:00 am until 12 noon and the conference adjourned at noon.
Respectfully submitted by:
Ruby D. Rankin
2014 JCEP Leadership Conference
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
2014 ANNUAL
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MACAA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Well, all good things must come to an end, as a matter of reference; all bad things come to as end as
well. The last four to five years have been amazing to say the least. Never could I have seen this
coming, my serving as the state president for MACAA, I can imagine that I am not alone. Wow! Is
one word that comes to mind, and “thank you” to those of you who placed your confidence in me
several years ago and to those of you who are relatively new but have picked the ball up and ran with
it even when you did not know what the end result would be.
Over the past year I was often asked “what you working on”? to which I would respond “MACAA”
business and they would often reply “you still doing that”. My response to such questions was “I
made a commitment to this organization a long time ago and it is my duty to fulfill that commitment.
Granted it has not always been easy, but there have been a lot of bonds that were formed along the
way, friendships that have been nourished and mutual understanding and respect developed. Until
you have walked a mile in another person’s shoes you don’t realize how uncomfortable or
comfortable they are.
What can I say in these few words or this report that you don’t already know? Probably not much,
but what I can say is that Mississippi has some of the “finest” agents in the nation. Through the
years I have tried to represent you well. Whether that representation was during a JCEP conference
in Memphis, TN, a Public Issues and Leadership Conference (PILD) in the D.C. area, on Capitol
Hill meeting with the Mississippi delegation or in meeting with Dr. Street or Dr. Jackson, MACAA
and the image thereof has always been first and foremost.
If you are a part of MACAA or other professional organizations take the time to give back, serve on
a committee, be a part of your district team, help to plan a PIC, do something where you can see and
experience the rich culture of diverse group of people. Over the last year I have had people to ask
“what am I supposed to be doing” I’ve even asked that question a time or two myself but we always
figured it out.
Take the time to nominate your co-workers for awards, take the time to toot your horn or someone
else’s, it is a great way to let someone know that you see and appreciate the work that they do. I
know that there are probably a lot of things that could have been done differently, there always is,
and there always will be however, we could not have accomplished any of what we have without
you.
The opportunity to get to know agents from other states as well as those from the state of Mississippi
is an experience that is invaluable to me. Henry Ford said “whether you think you can or think you
can’t, you are right. It is never too late to change your way of thinking. “Learn to serve, and serve
to learn”. Get to know MACAA and how you can benefit each other.
Many, many thanks to my family, friends, office staff, fellow MACAA members and to all of you
who helped to make this year one to remember. Thank you for allowing me to serve you.
Humbly Submitted by:
Ruby D. Rankin
2014 MACAA President
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MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
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AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
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