Coös County Advisory Council Meetings
Monday, September 13th, 2021 @ 6:00 pm, Extension Office, Lancaster
Attendance:
Aidan Howry, Heidi Barker, Chris Whiting, Lori Langlois, Amanda Royce, Scott Losier, Zeanny Egea, Commissioner Ray Gorman, Wayne Saunders, Ray Bell, Melanie Staley, Scott Stepanian, Carol Jean
Absent: Nick Rowley, Rep Eamon Kelley, Andrew Paine, Debbie Joyce
Welcome/ Introductions - Scott
COVID protocol screening
Minutes from June 21st Council Meeting DRAFT & Approval - Aidan
Approved & seconded
Council Membership: - Scott & Heidi
Introductions & Nominations for Melanie Staley & Scott Stepanian - Zeanny & Commissioner Gorman
New Member Trainings:
Oct 12th 6-7pm
Nov 2nd 6-7 pm
Motion & second to accept new members completed
Resignation of Rep. Théberge – Open position & 2 Youth positions
Carol Jean from WMCC (AmeriCorps VISTA) volunteered to join; accepted by AC
Acceptance of resignation of Rep. Théberge – will be greatly missed! Very large contribution to the Cooperative Extension!
Discussion of Inclusion and Demographics of Membership/Youth Membership
Mike Curtis - ELO Opportunity; Aidan to talk to and connect Heidi
Zeanny suggestion - Younger member – stay with us longer, more valuable experience; Lori – Allow two kids to join together – less intimidating
4H – Very busy kids; potentially a rotating schedule; make their time worth it
Nominations: John Accardi (Paige Hill Rd Lancaster), Wayne Saunders will follow up
Council Recognition & New Plan - Heidi
Gifts awarded to members with completed terms to catch up!
Program Highlights: New process for staff programming updates -Staff
Newsletter will be sent out on September 8th with staff highlights
Add in the opportunity for people to comment & have conversations
How do I get that if I was just browsing the internet? Can I google Coos program happenings?
Capability to partner with local newspapers?
UNHCE App – Section for newsletter/program updates, calendar of events, podcasts, local 4H groups, etc.
Additional feedback – Following the third edition of the program highlights we will have a discussion about how this is working
Potential to share with community partner and other stakeholders
Ag & Food Program Review - Nicholas & Amy
Shifted to Dec 6th Meeting
Other Business - Scott
New Council leadership for next fall – Scott, Chair; Vice ?; Secretary/Treasurer, Aidan
Ray Gorman nominated for Vice Chair; declined due to busy schedule
Need to re-visit in December
Natural resources field specialist Search Committee
9/30 Deadline extension for applicants
Application review starting in October
Council role: Interview final applicants Dec or Jan; extra meeting may be needed
Confirm AC 2021 – 2022 Meeting dates
Feb 6th should be changed to Feb 7th
County Budget Updates (Heidi)
Commissioner Ray Gorman spoke to updates
Nov 10th – County Commissioner Meeting?
Dec 13th – Delegation Budget Meeting
*Dates to be confirmed
Meeting adjourned, motion and seconded at 7:50 pm
