40TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

WOODLAND, CA

Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting, March 14, 2005 held at the fair office, on the Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, California, at 6:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:, Directors: Helen Voss, Rick Gonzales, Lea Rosenberg, Patty Bogle, Donna Mast, Elizabeth Nilsen, Ernie Roncoroni, and D.J. Sambuchetti, and CEO Lonny Wunder

President , Voss called meeting to order.

Approval of Agenda

Upon motion of Director Mast, seconded by Director Nilsen, to approve the agenda of the March 14, 2005, Board of Directors meeting as mailed. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes

A motion by Director Bogle and Second by Director Rosenberg Minutes of the January and February meeting was mad and approved by the Board.

Consent Calendar (Motion Required)

a.  Standard Agreements for the month of February was presented and attached to minutes. Approval of the Budget by Division of Fairs and Expo. A motion by Director Gonzales, second by Director Rosenberg. Approved.

Committee Reports

·  Director Nilsen reported on the Yolo County Fair Horse show and a meeting is scheduled for March 30th,

·  Director Roncoroni reported on his meeting with A-Team member Mike Rieff and arena events, his report also included Yolo County Olives and interest by Paul Vossen and local farmers.

·  Director Sambucetti reported on his focus of Livestock and a meeting with Dennis Poarch on Springshow

·  Director Bogle reported on the fairs Finance format and spreadsheets and has a meeting with master gardeners scheduled for March 30th,

·  Director Rosenberg has a meeting with staff on March 16th on Concessions.

·  Director Gonzales reported on his meeting with entertainment on March 11th with Jack Devine and Wayne Ginsberg our entertainment staff.

·  Director Nilsen would like to be involved with the talent search competition and Director Mast would like to be involved with Medical Committee.

·  Director Voss art committee has met and everything is going fine.

CEO’s Report.

A review and report signed by Director Bogle on the bills for the month of February, and an update on Home Arts building and RV park was given. A request for proposal will be requested at next month’s board meeting for services of “appraisal of property”.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion from Director Bogle, seconded by Director Roncoroni, to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:25 P.M. . Next meeting on April 11, 2005 at 6:00 PM.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

SECRETARY