WCNRC March Meeting Minutes

 Members Present: Allison Cochran, Chair, Mike Henshaw, Vice Chair, Kerri Roberts, Secretary, Andy Scott, Andy Baril, Zack Brannon, Casey Hammock

Allison opened the zoom meeting by welcoming all. The bylaws and nonprofit status previously discussed at the past two meetings was discussed again. Allison mentioned we will likely need to wait until tax season is over to get an accountant hired for the process of reinstating our 501(C)3 status. It was brought up and discussed if we wanted the WCNRC fiscal year to follow the calendar year or not. Pros and cons were discussed. Andy Baril motioned  we follow the calendar year. Mike seconded. None opposed. Allison also noted Maggie and Mike have reviewed the proposed bylaws. Any other members can weigh in and mention changes.

Allison noted that PJ Gosset has volunteered to be the WCNRC treasurer. All members present thought that would be a good move but tabled the vote until next meeting when maybe he can be present. The treasurer will need to file the paperwork necessary for incorporation status and we need to be sure that timeframe works with his schedule. 

Zack noted there will be a May 18 herbicide meeting in Marion county for PLMs and pesticide points. It will be a daytime meeting led by Horticulture Extension Agent, Lucy Edwards with Andy Baril assisting. Full details were not available at meeting time but Zack will post the flyer to the blog when it is finalized. 

Kerri noted 4-H gave out the long leaf pine seedlings to 600 Winston County youth. FAWN feedback is being gathered from 6th grade teachers. 

Allison mentioned there is a  study of endangered fish going on in the Black Pond wetland area. 

Andy Scott noted Corinth and Clear Creek recreation areas are open and that they did hire the Americorp Vista. She will be working with volunteers. 

Mike reported that he has been selected once again to serve on the RAC state committee.  He also noted he will try to set up our May meeting to be a field trip to the mulch business on C.R. 2

Meeting Adjourned. 

Next meeting April 15 in person at the Houston Recreation Pavilion.