WCNRC
September Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Mike Henshaw, Vice Chair, Zack Brannon, Mark
Finley, Terri Finley, PJ Gossett, John Creed, Jimmy Madison
Mike opened the meeting and presented a letter from Maggie Johnston. She has retired from Camp McDowell and is now
over Wild South Alabama. The letter to the WCNRC asked for us to manage funds
on behalf of Wild South until they get their 501 (c)(3) status. Mike thought this would promote collaboration
between both groups for projects concerning natural resources. John Creed said we need to make sure our tax-exempt
status is still up to date. No one
present remembered if it had been updated in the past 3 years. Zack motioned to accept the handling of Wild
South funds through the WCNRC treasury. John Creed seconded. None opposed.
Motion passed.
Zack gave an update on virtual FAWN. Funds were received from Soil & Water in
the amount of $1,000. Ernie Stevens is checking on the progress of the proposal
to Conservation Officers for funding for this project as well. Zack had purchased a Go Pro Camera and
accessories for filming video clips. An
SD card was also purchased. Jimmy
Madison has extensive video editing experience and he is going to assist with
video editing. He has recommended a video editing software to purchase and it
should be bought before October. Mr. Clements
with Marion Forestry Commission had communicated with Zack that their group is
also doing videos and wants to partner to collaborate. Zack said they plan to
do 4 videos and Winston will do 4 videos but we want everyone that wanted to do
a video to get to do it. So far we are looking at videos on Water Stream,
Macroinvertebrates, Firewise, Bee Keeping.
Zack gave an update for Kerri in her absence. 4-H in the schools will look different this
year due to Covid-19. She will be making
educational project kits for students.
One lesson that was requested by teachers was Ag-venture Pine Tree
Farming. This is a video a 4-H Agent in Alabama made previously. Along with the video lesson, Kerri would like
to distribute pine trees to 4-Hers. Zack asked if the WCNRC would provide
guidance on where and what type of trees and financial assistance if they were
above budget. Mike and John motioned to
approve spending up to $200 for this project.
None opposed.
Mark Finley gave an update on the treasure forest. At this time they are looking at doing the
annual conference virtually, but a date has not been set.
Mike brought up a private
landowner problem. Where Curtis Mill
Creek runs through private land atvs and rtvs are riding through and damaging
the creek and private property. He asked for suggestions from the council.
Here is a Link for Nearpod Sample FAWN lesson. Give us some
feedback on this example!
Logon to: http://www.nearpod.comand enter the code PCSRX to try your hand at the self-paced student
lesson on macroinvertebrates.
