{"id":13729,"date":"2026-02-02T15:41:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=13729"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:24:05","slug":"2025-2026-lmaac-meeting-minutes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/2025-2026-lmaac-meeting-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"2025-2026 LMAAC Meeting Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-3\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#October\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tOctober Minutes\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#November\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tNovember Minutes\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#January\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tJanuary Minutes\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#February\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tFebruary Minutes\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#May\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMay Minutes\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"October\">October 14, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton Gauthier, Caitlin Blethen, Kathy Morris, Jan Sanburg, Randi Mayberry, Sara Hurley, Trisha Arnott, LeAnne Burt, Anthony Calandra, Leslie Neal, Eliza Habegger, Angie Freeman-Shephard, Peter Risser, Terri Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Order: 6:08 pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First meeting of the year. No Minutes submitted for approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Division of Duties Proposal &#8211; Clinton Gauthier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Following last year\u2019s fair and the resignation of Leanne from the chair position, Clinton presented a proposal for restructuring the board and dividing duties, based on state recommendations. \n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chair: <\/strong>Clinton will serve as Chair and a non-voting member of LMAAC, performing the majority of previous chair duties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Co-Chair: <\/strong>A volunteer will serve as Co-Chair (to be elected), acting as Chair in Clinton\u2019s absence and attending pre-fair weigh-ins, weigh-in at fair, and the auction. Additional duties outlined in the proposal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treasurer: <\/strong>Likely to continue as Randi Mayberry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Treasurer\u2019s Report-Randi Mayberry&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Revenue: \n<ul>\n<li>Livestock auction $82,287.50&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy back auction $6,620.00&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock Processing fees $13,831.58&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add on contributions $3,150.00&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LMAAC TB profit distribution plan (30% of all turn-back fund in excess of 6,000 goes to LC for dedicated purposes of EAS support) did apply this year. \n<ul>\n<li>Gross TB $6,620.00&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less $6000.00&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total $620.00&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$620.00 x .30 =$186.00\u2014 amount was divided in to two checks \n<ul>\n<li>1. EAS endowment for $93&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. EAS scholarships for $93&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LMAAC sent $800 to LC for Pierre Franklin award&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LMAAC also purchased a new livestock scale in the amount of $1,032.51&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account balance $9,101.59&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First Meeting of the 4-H Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auction recap\/discussion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggestions for improvement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Offer refreshments as in previous years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use reusable paddles with handles instead of paper plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore ways to increase buyer numbers, framing purchases as investments in youth development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request to complete an inventory of committee-owned supplies for next year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whatcom County Youth Fair<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Call for volunteers for the 2026 fair. Opportunity for older members to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment Report<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grey scale (old, rat-damaged) uncovered behind swine barn.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New black scale (under cover near swing barn, head in shed) \u2014 wiring unit requires protection to avoid potential future damage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile scale (bad wheel) in 4-H storage shed \u2014 wheels critical for calibration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request for detailed inventory of what supplies are owned by LMAAC (stands, dryers, etc)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Fair Clean-up<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Livestock area and swine barn water assembly not fully tidied post-fair.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion regarding division of storage responsibilities between clubs, LMAAC, and Parks &amp; Fair Dept.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A work party will be scheduled to tidy and winterize barns. Doodle Poll\/SurveyMonkey will be sent to determine a date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auction Order<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Committee to review auction order, including placement of Grand\/Reserve animals and eggs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must follow policy; any policy changes should be proposed by Jan 1.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elections<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Kathy called for nominations \n<ul>\n<li>Trisha nominates Clinton as chair, Sara seconds, none opposed, motion so carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trisha nominates Sara as co-chair, Leanne seconds, none opposed, motion so carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy asked Randi if she would like to remain as treasurer, Randi confirmed, none opposed, motion so carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kathy called to adjourn &#8211; adjourned at 7:09 p.m.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Await doodle poll\/survey monkey to schedule work party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review policies individually to identify items needing discussion at future meeting. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"November\">November 12, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton Gauthier, Caitlin Blethen, Kathy Morris, Randi Mayberry, Sara Hurley, Trisha Arnott, LeAnne Burt, Susan &amp; Peter Risser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Order: 6:01 pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton called to approve agenda for this meeting\n<ul>\n<li>LeAnne so moved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy seconded\n<ul>\n<li>No discussion, motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinton moved to approve the meeting minutes from October 14th\n<ul>\n<li>Kathy so moved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trisha seconded\n<ul>\n<li>No discussion, motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Comment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU\/Extension Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fair dept. removed canvas off of livestock arena tent. Some minor repairs are needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Shephard family is not participating in 4-H this year. We need an official leader for San Juan Livestock and someone to head the cut\/wrap process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Discussion of credit card processing fees, currently set at 0.4% \n<ul>\n<li>Historically there was an increased number of turnbacks and so that money was used to cover this cost and fees were decreased. Example with $82,000 in sales $32 is the fee charge.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options: \n<ul>\n<li>move to Venmo instead of credit card processing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase fee to youth&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the fee to buyers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LMAAC Sub-committees\/division of duties<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scale committee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing committee \n<ul>\n<li>Kathy is willing to head this committee. Will have more information available at January meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education\/Clinics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butchering\/Processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In the past we have used IGFC. May need to move to a new processor \n<ul>\n<li>IGFC is currently not \u201cfunctioning\u201d due to staffing issues&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May offer custom pricing in the future \n<ul>\n<li>Compare with Del Fox (USDA and custom)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more mobile unit&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the committee want to continue to be involved with processing? How would this work? \n<ul>\n<li>Lums may be purchasing a large livestock trailer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There may be an option to have buyers pick up their own product \n<ul>\n<li>Would buyer take possession at the end of fair or would we still facilitate cut and wrap?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy moved to table budget discussion to January\u2019s meeting when we have more information \n<ul>\n<li>Leanne seconded&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No additional discussion, motion carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for Policy Review\/Refresh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;All board members to review independently and discuss at January\u2019s meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Weigh-In<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial suggestion of May 30\n<ul>\n<li>Will all members have lambs yet?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-end of June also proposed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In conjunction with a fitting and showing clinic?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory unless excused by leader? \n<ul>\n<li>Those that can\u2019t make it will need to submit spring weights by a specific date&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment storage &amp; Status<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Most things are stored in sheds. Needs to be organized \n<ul>\n<li>Need to set a time for the arena tent to go up and down. Last Sunday of fair?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do we have jacks available? Are they owned by LMAAC?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Meeting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leanne moves to skip December meeting \n<ul>\n<li>Susan seconds&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No discussion, motion so carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjourned: 6:59 pm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Review policies individually to identify items needing discussion at next meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"January\">January 13, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton Gauthier, Kathryn Gauthier, Sara Hurley, Randi Mayberry, Kathy Morris, Jan Sanburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Order: 6:03 pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No call to approve agenda for this meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinton moved to approve the meeting minutes from November 13th \n<ul>\n<li>Jan so moved&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy seconded <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No discussion, motion carried&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Comment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU\/Extension Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No call for vote due to low attendance\/no quorum, general discussion only&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General consensus seems to be to raise the fee to 3% total (Currently at 0.04% to member) but to split this between the member and the buyer. (1.5% fee billed to each) \n<ul>\n<li>Will be tabled for a vote at February Meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butchering\/Processing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Per Kathy\u2019s report IGFC is still calling for business\/scheduling processing for February and March, so we are hopeful they will be able to continue as our processor for the 2026 Fair.\n<ul>\n<li> Kathy will spearhead the Butchering and Processing sub-committee \n<ul>\n<li>Jan so moved, Sara seconded; no discussion, motion carried.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No final decisions made re: which processor will be used for Fair until we have more concrete information from IGFC&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auctioneer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton inquired if committee would like to continue with Tom as our auctioneer for 2026 \n<ul>\n<li>Consensus was yes; Jan will contact him to inquire about availability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u25cb Randi knows what he has requested for compensation in the past and will coordinate this \n<ul>\n<li>Historically we have covered his ferry ticket, given $100 check and a $100 gift card&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggestion was put forth to have kids from each island conduct a group interview with Tom via zoom to advertise the auction (Reporter from each island?) and disperse this via county publications (the Journal, the Sounder, and perhaps each island\u2019s chamber newsletter)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for Policy Review\/Refresh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No decisions\/vote this meeting due to low attendance\/no quorum, general discussion only&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinton brought forth an issue mentioned by a committee member not in attendance \n<ul>\n<li>Revising the auction order language so that it is equitable\/does not specifically list placings, as sometimes there may not be a reserve or grand placement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit language re: Spring weigh-in so that it is not listed as mandatory, but that it can be excused by leader (attendance strongly encouraged)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggestion was made that committee members could submit auction items to start the auction (wheel barrow, potted plants, etc) to warm up buyers, all proceeds to LMAAC&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Announcements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Jan notified the group that Molly\u2019s Custom Silver is having a large sale on buckles so now may be a good time to order. \n<ul>\n<li>Sara will work on designs and bring to group prior to ordering&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thought is that at least swine, beef and lamb can be ordered now and then others (goat, turkey, alt beef) can be ordered at a later date if we have members in those categories.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminder that Showmanship Clinic and Spring weigh-in will be on May 30th&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>February 27-28 is the Ag Summit at SJ high school&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjourned: 6:54 pm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Review policies individually to identify items needing discussion at next meeting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"February\">February 10, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton Gauthier, Sara Hurley, Randi Mayberry, Kathy Morris, Jan Sanburg, Susan &amp; Peter Risser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Order: 6:02 pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton called to approve agenda for this meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinton moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 13th\n<ul>\n<li>Kathy so moved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan seconded\n<ul>\n<li>No discussion, motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Comment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU\/Extension Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasurer&#8217;s Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reissued check to one member who lost their check, current balance is $9,066.59<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Chickens at Fair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Discussion seemed to be resolved in the email communications. Time in current guidelines seem to be appropriate\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn Back of Eggs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reinstate turn backs on eggs? Or maintain current status\n<ul>\n<li>Discussion revolves around whether or not it is efficient to try to get eggs to turn-back buyers, or if doing a \u2018raise-the-paddle\u2019 donation call between standard auction and turn-back auction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low number of turn backs last fair so those in favor are thinking this could be a new stream of revenue\n<ul>\n<li>Motion by Kathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seconded by Jan\n<ul>\n<li>Motion so carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton proposes May 2nd as a work party to set up arena, scale and tent so that they are in place for the May 30th Clinic and weigh-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Return to discussion regarding the 3% credit card fee\n<ul>\n<li>Jan moves to split the fee 1.5% to cc buyers, 1% fee to all members, LMAAC board will make up difference if any<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cases of turn-back, LMAAC will act as the \u2018buyer\u2019 and supply the 1% fee\n<ul>\n<li>Motion seconded by Kathy?\n<ul>\n<li>Motion so carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move to approve draft budget by Sara\n<ul>\n<li>Seconded by Jan, motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butchering\/Processing Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lums got the grant for their trailer so they can help with animal transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy will reach out to Levi to see if he is also available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy is hopeful that IGFC will still be operational in August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auctioneer Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tom has agreed to be our auctioneer, and is welcome to the idea of the kids interviewing him to promote the auction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belt Buckle Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sara and Leanne will meet to place initial order and will transfer accounts to Sara\n<ul>\n<li>Planning to order Lamb, Beef, Swine, and Turkey as this is what we know is planned to be entered\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders will keep us up to date re: meat goats and chickens and those buckles can be ordered at a later time if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for Policy Review\/Refresh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Auction order language has not yet been revised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language regarding Spring weigh-in has been changed so that it is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LMAAC starting the auction with 1-2 donated items\n<ul>\n<li>Auction off a \u2018premium seat\u2019 to buyers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All LMAAC committee members will try to secure 1 item for the auction to kick-start the bidding, all proceeds to LMAAC to benefit members\n<ul>\n<li>Sara so moved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan seconded, motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Announcements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjourned: 6:53 pm (Moved by Jan, seconded by Kathy)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Begin looking for auction items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kathy will reach out to Levi re: transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sara &amp; Leanne will order belt buckles for animals that we know will be entered, additional buckles to be ordered as needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"May\">May 12, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton Gauthier, Sara Hurley, Randi Mayberry, Jan Sanburg, Susan &amp; Peter Risser, Katie Flemming, Elexis Fredy, Caitlin Blethen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Order: 6:02 pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton asks for any additions to the agenda, none offered. Moves to approve agenda\n<ul>\n<li>Moved by Jan, seconded by Katie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion carried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Comment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU\/Extension Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Elexis is new SJI Livestock club leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Vlach interim director while Brandon is on paternity leave until early August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasurer&#8217;s Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$9066.59 unchanged from previous\n<ul>\n<li>$98 receipt to be submitted for ear tags and tagger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamb &amp; Wool Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton tabled on behalf of 4-H on May 10th on Lopez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Party Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Successful party on May 2nd, sparse attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arena set for showmanship clinic on May 30th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panels set for weigh-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space cleared in sheep barn for small animal showmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning to order repair kit for tent, possible re-orientation of bleachers to swine barn side to allow for more shade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Tickets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Discussion if we should offer fair-entry tickets to consistent past buyers?\n<ul>\n<li>Consensus is that fair entry price is likely not the barrier to buyers returning.\n<ul>\n<li>Discussion on ways to honor these repeat buyers, ie special seating, snacks etc?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion re: encouraging buyer turnout\n<ul>\n<li>Online buyers guide?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-H written article in chamber newsletters\/newspapers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weigh-in<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Set for May 30th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some lambs, hogs, beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideally register online so Clinton can account for meals etc and report for grant funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Superintendent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leanne will be at fair through the auction, and then taking Betty off to college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judge needs lodging for Thursday night (1 person only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good learning year for those interested in being Livestock super next year-opportunities to shadow Leanne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butchering\/Processing Update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>(Kathy Morris) IGFC is in receivership through roughly October\n<ul>\n<li>We are on their schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric\u2019s trailer is available to haul for 4-H\n<ul>\n<li>Possibly Levi\u2019s as well?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belt Buckle 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