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3 <br /> for the BOCC. A good exercise: what do we as a group think are our most important asks? If <br /> we were asked to pick three things from the plan, what would our top three priorities be? <br /> The report doesn't rank things. So, it may be strategic for us to make that clear, what do we <br /> think is most important? Prioritizing the goals is really the responsibility of the APB, if we're <br /> going to get goals implemented. Could highlight key priorities in a transmittal letter, "we are <br /> so proud of the work we've done it represents thousands of citizen hours, etc. etc." then <br /> highlight the critical action items, maybe rank them in order of priority. This could be <br /> something we do at a future meeting. Not all goals have to be big—small ones will help <br /> build a sense of success too. Remember, our BOCC wants to be a top adopter of important <br /> new ideas. Other counties are doing this, so Orange is now late joining the game. And that <br /> relates back to the need for members to be able to work on having personal relationships. <br /> That is how this will get done, to build personal relationships, build trust, help the BOCC <br /> believe in what we do. Let's consider developing a "cheat sheet" for the plan, a distillation <br /> of the key goals, to help us all articulate. Ranells moved to reconvene the subcommittee, <br /> inviting Saiers to join, to review all the edits to make sure that we stay true to our goals, and <br /> to report back to the membership; seconded by Woods; motion passed. <br /> b) Membership: Staff handed out a current roster showing five vacancies. On a positive note, <br /> both Mary Beth Miller and Michael Wagger are willing to serve a second term. Jeff Sykes <br /> agreed to come back to serve in the Cane Creek-Buckhorn district position, to replace <br /> Michael McPherson. Staff noted the addition of a new application from Glenn Rose, who <br /> will qualify for the Hillsborough VAD district. Compton suggested that staff reach out to <br /> Blake Thompson who lives at White Cross. He farms and also works at A&T as a field crop <br /> coordinator. The group agrees we need to attract younger farmers. Miller will reach out to <br /> some young farmers who might be interested. Staff will share any new applicants by email <br /> with a request to vote/rank them quickly, so that they can be included in the upcoming <br /> round of BOCC appointments in September. Ranells moved to recommend reappointing <br /> Miller and Wagger, and appointing Glenn Rose to the Hillsborough district position, and Jeff <br /> Sykes to the newly vacant Cane Creek/Buckhorn district position, seconded by Woods. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 6. Discussion Items: <br /> a) VAD Program Updates: Perrin hopes to present at least one application in September. They <br /> installed seven new signs and are now up to date. There was discussion about Chantal <br /> damage and possible forms of state declaration and assistance. They can allocate some of <br /> this coming year's cost-share funding if needed. The FSA has an emergency program that <br /> might be able to help. Also, important to report any crop damage. Soil and Water, and <br /> Extension, both have fire ant bait spreaders that can be rented out for a modest fee. <br /> b) VAD Breakfast: Camp Chestnut Ridge is the proposed location. Members agreed that <br /> Wednesday, November 191" will be the best date. The rental charge is still reasonable, at <br /> $175, and meals will cost $13 per person, up from $11 last year. Ideas for potential speakers <br />