The ATSWCD business meeting of voting delegates and other Directors was held to elect officers, review and vote on resolutions and conduct other business as necessary.  President Volney Hough called the meeting to order and introduced other Board members.  Special guest speaker was Jimmy Emmons of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.  Under the direction of ag teacher Brian Clay, the FFA Jr team from Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes demonstrated proper parliamentary procedure in a mock business meeting skit.  Hough gave an overview of changes during his years of service, encouraged Directors to participate in new grant programs offered and noted Soil Health workshops held across the state and the importance of having Texas' voice heard at national meetings. 

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Area 3 Director Rick Schilling was

  elected the new President of the

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Hough moves into the position of Immediate Past President.  Area 2 alternate Bob Steakley will fill the remainder of Hough's Board term.   Rick Schilling, Area 3 was elected President and Kent Batman, Area 4, was elected Vice President.  ATSWCD Executive Director Tamara Daniel reported on growth of the organization, new partnerships and successful Soil Health Workshops.  She noted the benefits of networking opportunities during the Spring Fly-in trip to D.C. and participating in other state and national meetings.  Daniel remarked on the FFA Public Speaking Contest sponsored by ATSWCD and judged by several Directors and her at the FFA State Convention.  She presented a gift of appreciation to Gary Schott of Alamo SWCD for his help with this Annual Meeting in San Antonio.  

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Steakley reviewed the resolutions and conducted the voting on each.

After a closing thank you statement from Hough, the meeting was adjourned.    

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                       The Annual Report was also provided during the business session.