Franklin County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

​Franklin County Farm Bureau’s 105th County Annual Meeting was called to order by President Leon McClerren on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year the meeting was held at Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton. We had a crowd of 94 in attendance.
The Benton and West Frankfort FFAs were represented and led the Pledge of Allegiance as well as reciting the FFA Creed. Larry Miller gave the Invocation.
Trudee was recognized for signing the most new Farm Bureau members in the 2024 membership year.  Leon McClerren was recognized for his retirement from the board after 20 years.  Kelly Robertson was also recognized for his retirement from the board after 11 years.
Larry Miller presented a slate to serve on the Board for a two-year term. They were Scott Kistner – District I, Joe Heard – District II, Jerry Miller – District III, Chuck Mitroka – District IV and Michael Browning - At-Large.
We were pleased to have Congresswoman Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin at the meeting as well.
Speaker for the evening was Lieutenant Ron Howard who spoke about his experience as a Resource Officer in Franklin County Schools.
Gift bags were given to those in attendance that included items donated by the Franklin County Farm Bureau. Franklin County Farm Bureau also had door prizes that were drawn throughout the night along with the Hog Raffle AITC fundraiser.
Thank you to Fallon Summers, Ike Hutchcraft, Leon McClerren, Rhea Hutchcraft and Joey Hutchcraft for all their help in getting everything set up and cleaned up. Thank you also to Debra K’s Catering for catering a wonderful meal.