The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About5-20-2025 NHC Extension Advisory Council Minutes.docx N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center & Arboretum newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington NC 28403 910-798-7660 New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council May 20, 2025 Location: 6206 Oleander Dr, Education Center Welcome & Introductions (10 min) Attendees: Andy Almeter, Pamela Carr, LaKeasha Glaspie, Emilea Norris, Dave Spencer, Duane Truscott, Roben Jarrett, Jay Denmark, Matt Collogan, Amber Ellis, Jessica Gray, New Members: Sharisse Brown, Emilea Norris and old members. Extension Q1 Program Update SAC Update - Bill Walsh NC CEAC 1. SAC Zoom meeting on 5/14 2. Hiring of New Statewide Extension Director/Associate in NC 3. Regional SAC Nomination 4. Advocacy in Action, late Spring issue The NC CEAC met last week, discussed a new bill in the Senate that proposes ⅓ budget cut, $24 million in NC for digital equity inclusion. None of these funds apply to NHC positions. There is zero federal funding on any NHC salaries/positions, some programs get the funding. 94% of NHC CE funding goes to salaries. Bill Walsh recommends that local NHC CEAC members attend county commissioners meetings so that they know who we are. Bill Walsh leaves his position effective July 1, 2025. Dave Spencer will take over the position. Quarter 1 presentation highlights great work done in NHC CE from all departments: Master Gardeners - Horticulture Agents (Gaberilla & Buddy), Family & Consumer Sciences (Morgan King), 4-H Programs (Alex Eaker), Stormwater & Natural Resources (Amber Ellis), Grounds highlights, and Communication & Social Media. Discussion about programming agents creating a presentation or compiling success stories for NHC CEAC to share with county commissioners. Discussion about sending email(s) to county commissioners or local news. Administrative - CED - other positions: backfill for Alex, Friends Business Supporter Volunteer Appreciation Event: May 29th -Sign Up Here Learn About the County Budget: Brewing Budgets “Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy an informal conversation about the county ’s budget process, share your ideas or funding priorities, and try your hand at balancing the county budget with the interactive Balancing Act and Taxpayer Receipt demonstrations. “ NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are collectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center & Arboretum newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington NC 28403 910-798-7660 Wednesday, May 21 - Senior Resource Center, 10 am Friday, May 23 - Northeast Library, 10 am Tuesday, May 27 - Pine Valley Library, 11 am Wednesday, May 28 - 612 N Lake Park Blvd, 11 am Advisory Council Application: New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council In the News: WHQR Article Wilmington Business Journal - Top 10! North Carolina Field & Family Article s/o Alex (& Elizabeth) WECT & StarNews every week! Ongoing: Nick Wood – Legislative training NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are collectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.