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CRASCOE MEETING MINUTES

                                  Annual Meeting
                                                               May 24, 2007

The Connecticut-Rhode Island Association of County Office Employees (CRASCOE) Annual Meeting was held at Cafe Lafayette, Vernon, Connecticut, on Thursday, May 24, 2007.

Present:
Officers:
         Doris Ostrowski, President
         Melissa Turrisi, Vice President
         Dawn Pindell, Secretary
         Marsha Jette, Treasurer

Committee Chairs:
         Ann McCard, Emblems
         Sandy Ford, Legislative
         Diane Holowaty, Publicity

Members:
         Carolyn Tomczyk                           Pat Smith                            Devon Marsden
         Barbara Pagano                              Chris Rothe                          Howard Rood
         Ross Eddy                                     Nancy Welsh

Associate Members:
         Bonnie Burr                                   Theresa Currier                     Herb Bunnell
         Teresa Peavey

Guests:
         Keith Richmond

Call to Order
Doris Ostrowski, President, called the meeting to order.

She introduced Keith Richmond, Northeast Area Director. He thanked everyone for being members of NASCOE, recognizing CRASCOE for being the only association in the country with 100% membership. He noted that Sandy Ford represented well in negotiations.

Keith spoke about state plans and potential consolidation of 130 county offices. He reported that NACD representatives at the legislative conference were supportive of FSA administrative roles and NRCS technical roles. He highlighted the North East Area Rally and National Convention plans.

The group discussed:
         * "NASCOE Now" article concerning an opinion expressed regarding employee ages and roles.
         * Poor publicity from IPIA reviews, Keith noted efforts to reduce picayune items, and that
            NASCOE is being pro-active with public relations with Congress before reports are
            presented.
         * Possible delay in new Farm Bill.

Previous Minutes
Ross Eddy moved to accept the minutes of April 28, 2006 as presented. Pat Smith seconded and the motion carried.