for the Revolving Activity Funds as well as the check-book ledger and credit card ledger for the year. It was noted that there was a bounced check, which was collected, as well as a bank fee for it. Office statistics as of August 31 showed increases of 2.71% in registrations, 18.3% in transfers, 110% in new adult memberships, 7.48% in returning adult memberships and 4.88% in junior memberships. With no further discussion, Jim Gruenhagen moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report with a second from Danny Rogers. Motion passed. Committee Reports Budget & Finance Report – Re reported that there had been no requests for funding of new activities and feels there is no need to change the budget. Financial Review – The review for 2014 had been received in May and distributed to the board members.The language was questioned. Jim Percival spoke with the accountant who responded that everything was in order and the report was in standard review language. The materials for the 2015 review have been submitted to the accountant. Discussion followed regarding the audit method and periodically requesting a full audit. Current cost of the review only with the present firm is $1200 each time. Discussion followed regarding obtaining quotes from other firms for such a review. A future audit schedule will be discussed at the next meeting. (Note: The service actually rendered by the accounting firm was a “Compilation” which is one step lower than a “Review”)
Voice & Promotion – The Shropshire website needs to stay more current and fresh. The Facebook page could be utilized more. Rinda Maddox is not receiving material in a timely manner. Discussion followed. It was decided to add Administrators to the Facebook page so that photos could be taken at ringside at major events and posted immediately. Rinda can get photos off the Facebook page and use them for the website. Rick Adams will take photos at tomorrow’s National Show. Becky then will also try to get material for the Voice to Rinda more quickly. She did note that the “registration season” of April to late August is very busy and basically devotes all time to processing papers for the members but will now try to apportion more time to publicity. NAILE Sale – Becky said that she had finally received approval from the NAILE staff for a Saturday Sale. She has sent entry information for review to the sale committee. RJ had talked with some of the members. Jim Percival had volunteered to judge it. Entry information will go out to the consignors ASAP. Production Committee – Rick Adams spoke for Cody Hiemke about the market that is available for range rams with production data. Shrop rams averaged $670 at sale recent sale in Wyoming. There are five Shropshire breeders utilizing NSIP. Rick spoke about what was required for record keeping and how easy it would be to be involved once initial data was submitted. Four measurements would be required:
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