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2009-2010 TASCOE Director Elections

The time has here to prepare for the 2009 Nomination for TASCOE Directors. Your assistance is needed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Willing candidates need to submit their names, no later than July 1st. At least four (4) names are needed from each district. Our Bylaws state that names are to be submitted by July 1st to the Secretary/Treasurer.

The TASCOE Districts are:

District 1: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hawkins/Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan,
Washington/Unicoi
District 2: Bradley/Polk, Claiborne/Union, Hamblen/Grainger, Knox, McMinn/Meigs,
Monroe/Blount, Roane/Loudon, Sevier
District 3: Anderson/Campbell, Bledsoe, Cumberland, Fentress/Pickett, Hamilton,
Marion/Sequatchie, Morgan/Scott, Overton, Rhea, White/Van Buren
District 4: Cannon, Coffee/Grundy, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson/Clay, Macon, Putnam
Smith, Trousdale, Warren
District 5: Bedford/Moore, Giles, Hickman/Lewis/Perry, Lawrence/Wayne, Lincoln,
Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson, Wilson
District 6: Cheatham, Dickson, Humprheys, Montgomery, Robertson/Davidson,
Stewart/Houston, Sumner
District 7: Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson/Decatur, Madison, McNairy/Chester
District 8: Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Weakley
District 9: Crockett, Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton

Election Policy
If four names are not submitted, the current directors are required to develop/complete a list of eligible candidates who are willing to serve. Two (2) directors shall be elected in each district, with at least one (1) being a regular employee other than a CED. Two (2) alternate directors shall be elected in each district at the same time to serve in the absence of regular director(s).

Thanks for your commitment to TASCOE

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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO OUR
NATIONAL CONVENTION SPONSORS!

Platinum
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation $3000.00
Tyson Foods, Inc $2500.00
BlueCross BlueShield $5000.00

Gold
Southeastern Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation $2000.00
Burley Stabilization Corp. $1000.00
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative $1500.00

Silver
Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board $500.00
Farm Credit Services of Mid-American $500.00
Tennessee Corn Growers Association $500.00

Bronze
Performance Feeds, Inc $250.00
Pechiney Plastic Packaging $150.00
Linda Martin, COR $ 25.00
Syngenta Ag Products, Joe Hamm $250.00
Jamie Jenkins, SED $300.00
Tennessee Pork Producers Association $250.00
Summitville Grain & Feed $250.00
J R Kelley $250.00
Bedford Co. Farm Bureau $100.00
Goad Seed Co. $ 25.00
The Bank of Fayette County $100.00
Charlie Haskins $100.00
Marshall County Farm Bureau $100.00
Bedford Tack $100.00
Craig & Wheeler $100.00
Mid State Financing $ 50.00
Bedford County Cash Donations $250.00

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"Here it is! All the exciting information you've been waiting for detailing the
highlights of the 2009 National Convention in beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Click on the below link to view all of the information including
airport shuttle details, special attractions, and schedule tours."

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Click here for the Park Vista and the Gatlinburg Visitors site
(www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com)

You can make reservations online at the Park Vista Hotel
by using the group code: NASCOE

www.parkvista.com

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Want to improve your job interviewing skills? Use the below links to
find out how to be more competitive in the USDA job market.

Behavior Based Interviewing - Powerpoint | HR Forum - Interviewing Tips Presented 6-19-08 - Powerpoint | USDA Interviewing Manual - PDF

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Step up to the CHALLENGE!!

As you know, TASCOE has made a commitment to sponsor the 2009 NASCOE convention in Gatlinburg (NASCOE’S 50th anniversary). I have made a pledge of support to make a personal donation to TASCOE for $250 and would like to challenge ALL employees grade 12 and above to do likewise. The challenge is as follows:

Grade 12 - $100
Grade 13 and above - $250

Thanks,
J.R. Kelley

Please visit the TASCOE website (www.tascoe.com) for details and show your gratitude & support for these fantastic organizations.

 

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Shirley A. Redfearn, Sec. - Treas. 300 West High Street Somerville, TN 38068-1821 901-465-2205 (H) 901-465-3694, #105 (W) Sredfearn@aol.com

Donny Green, President 3940 Nashville Hwy. Dowelltown, TN. 37059 615-597-5892 (H) 615-464-7176 (C) chief300@dtccom.net

Randy Carter, Vice-President 5230 Saltillo Rd. Saltillo, TN. 38370 731-968-3551 (office) 731-968-2322 (fax) randy.carter@tn.usda.gov

Charla Daly, Past - President 5433 Tennessee Central Road Chapel Hill, TN 37034 931-364-5424 (H) 931-703-7731 (C) charlad@united.net