REPORT OF THE BALLOT COMMITTEE We, the duly appointed Ballot Committee, certify that we have examined carefully and tabulated the votes cast in the election of Directors for the American Turpentine Farmers Association Cooperative, and do hereby declare the following elected to serve as Directors for the ensuing year: DISTRICT 1 (GEORGIA) , 4 f Sub-District 1 OY Ue Cook Sub-District 2 Hs. A Prat AA Sub-District 3 at Ti re ee i] # Sub-District 4 4 l , DISTRICT 2 (FLORIDA) thn helt badN ett i 4 DISTRICT 3 (ALABAMA AND ' MISSISSIPPI) A. ram Anne AND SO CERTIFIED this 18th day of April, $ 7 7 APPROVED: | i ee Sgretaty REPORT OF THE BALLOT COMMITTEE We, the duly appointed Ballot Committee, certify that we have examined carefully and tabulated the votes cast in the election of Directors for the American Turpentine Farmers Association Cooperative, and do hereby declare the following elected to serve as Directors for the ensuing year: DISTRICT 1 (GEORGIA) Sub-District l Teese ae | ee Sub-District 2 Lbeyol Ruelf I Sub-District 3 lk. f) fol. Sub-District 4 aa. Fa Al, 4 DISTRICT 2 (FLORIDA) Clitia Robot 2 fash 7 ti DISTRICT 3 (ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI) _- Ae Bo. AND SO CERTIFIED this 18th day of April, 1990: Buard Mab APPROVED: ec. 1 Bad, Scfetay REPORT OF THE BALLOT COMMITTEE We, the duly appointed Ballot Committee, certify that we have examined carefully and tabulated the votes cast in the election of Directors for the American Turpentine Farmers Association Cooperative, and do hereby declare the following elected to serve as Directors for the ensuing year: DISTRICT 1 (GEORGIA) Sub-District 1 TRavis FP. Cook Sub-District 2 Lbyd Powell Sub-District 3 x D. Vickers Sub-District 4 wim L. 6ilhs ere DISTRICT 2 (FLORIDA) Jack T/ ten Avehy Roh ents DISTRICT 3 (ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI) Wed). Pde AND SO CERTIFIED this 18th day of April, 1990: APPROVED: Scretaty BBJ107 ANNUAL DIRECTORS' MEETING -- APRIL 18, 1990 The Association's Board of Directors met in its Valdosta office on Wednesday, April 18, 1990, at 11 o'clock A.M. Those present were Mr. Travis Cook, Mr. Lloyd Powell, Mr. K. D. Vickers, Mr. Jack Tilton, Mr. Avery Roberts and President Jim L. Gillis, Jr., who presided. Director H. D. Prine from Alabama was absent due to the illness of Mrs. Prine. The President called the meeting to order with the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting held on April 19, 1989, and they were approved as read. The Financial Statement was reviewed, and Mr. Gillis noted operations of about $30,000 in the red, and predicted with present dues and interest income and monies on hand, the Association could probably operate 5 or 6 more years. The President told the members that the sale of the building was finalized in July of 1989, and the lease of the present office space at $700 per month would expire on July 1, 1992. Mr. Gillis then turned the discussion to a proposed Constitutional Amendment which, if passed into law, would mean that timber could not be taxed separately from the land, and, in fact, would replace the annual property tax on timber with a one-time assessment when the timber is harvested. Several groups are working together to assure passage of this legislation, but it also has a lot of opposition, so it will probably be a fight up to election time in November. But it is hoped that with the backing of environmental and conservation groups, the Amendment will pass. The President told the Board of his most recent conversation with Mr. Jim Feltham of Akzo Coatings, the only remaining gum processing plant, who told Mr. Gillis that should the parent company stop buying gum, he would let the Association know by September 1 before work for the next year goes forward, but that as long as they could get at least 5000 barrels, he didn't anticipate closure. In any event, Mr. Feltham pledged that Akzo would work with producers in every way they could to keep the market open. It was the feeling of the Board that the Association could not justify purchasing and operating a still of its own because the cost would be prohibitive. Producer and ATFA member Alton Carter then presented the report of the Ballot Committee wherein all incumbent Directors were re-elected. Nominations were opened for election of officers and Mr. Cook made a motion that all present officers be re-elected; the motion was seconded by Mr. Roberts and so passed. Officers are Jim L. Gillis, Jr., President; Lloyd L. Powell, Vice President; Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary-Treasurer; and Wade Coleman, Legal Counsel. The Board then, upon motion by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Vickers, approved the customary $250 scholarship for the Queen, and upon motion made by Mr. Powell and seconded by Mr. Tilton, the Board unanimously approved purchase of 1000 1991 calendars at a cost of $5.02 each. Mr. Gillis then asked invited guests to join the meeting: Grady Williams, Charlie Grimsley, Wesley Hartley, Ed Herbert, Bill. Barrett and Foster Davis. Mr. Grimsley reported no problems in making acid and paste and that he did not anticipate any increase in the cost of these-or tins. Mr. Gillis expressed his appreciation to Mr. Grimsley onltehalf of the Board. Mr. Davis reported that the supply of tools on hand was adequate except for large dip buckets and 14" hacks. The dip buckets are on order and expected in about two weeks, but Mr. Spooner, the tool manufacturer, does not have any more 14" hacks, but it is believed that size hack can be eliminated. Mr. Williams then addressed the meeting and reported that his agency is still working with Alan Hodges on using heavy plastic bags to collect gun, and that he has met several times with Don Register, a vocational agricultural instructor at Tifton who has done a lot of work in mechanization. He also indicates a lot of interest in FFA groups in naval stores projects. Mr. Williams also told the members that his agency was investigating the possibility of aluminum nails which would not damage sawmill equipment. He further told the Board of efforts to find a manufacturer for the #3 double-headed nails. Previous manufacturers have either gone out of business or will not make the nails anymore. Mr. Williams assured the Board that he would put forth every effort to find a supplier as soon as possible. The officers re-elected for the Association were also appointed to serve Pine Gum Development Corporation. The Secretary was instructed to attach the Ballot Committee's report to. these Minutes, as well as a letter written to the Directors dated July 17, 1989, outlining the developments concerning sale of ATFA's property at 1204 North Patterson Street and the acquisition of other office space, the same to be made a part of these Minutes. President Gillis thanked all the invited guests for coming, and there being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Gots sia I he: ig d REPORT OF THE BALLOT COMMITTEE We, the duly appointed Ballot Committee, certify that we have examined carefully and tabulated the votes cast in the election of Directors for the American Turpentine Farmers Association Cooperative, and do hereby declare the following elected to serve as Directors for the ensuing year: DISTRICT 1 (GEORGIA) Sub-District l 5 si ae Sub-District 2 Geure lh Sub-District 3 r ) LV dae ~ DISTRICT 2 (FLORIDA) : Aye ae 14 | Peberk DISTRICT 3 CALABAMA AND - MISSISSIPPI) Pe 7 U AND SO CERTIFIED this 18th day of April, 1990: Poe Bild Xebet /. had, a Sub-District 4 APPROVED: Sgretary ie > AMERICAN TURPENTINE DIRECTORS TRAVIS P. COOK, McRac; GA LLOYD L. POWELL, Homerville, GA FARMERS ASSOCIATION Ct eee ee aera WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL LEWIS E. KIGHT, St. Augustine Shores, FL COOPERATIVE HD. PRINE, Vinee: Bend AL THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. * P.O. BOX 430 VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director Travis P. Cook Box 277 ~~McRa, GA 31055 Dear Mr. Cook: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professional Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $700 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it-will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your Signature on file for placement in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. Asi ar letter is being sent. ch o B Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, 2 a Se he ee oyce G. Lamb, Sec etary . I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter above: : , Director DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT AMERICAN TURPENTINE wd a TRAVIS P. COOK, McRae, GA LLOYD L. POWELL, Homerville, GA FARMERS ASSOCIATION Ih. GL, I, Sopen, GA COOPERATIVE HD PINE: Une Bessa THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. P.O. BOX 430 VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director Horace D. Prine Rt. 1 Box 410 Vinegar Bend, Ala. 36584 Dear Mr. Prine: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professionsl Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $760 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your signature on file for placement in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. A similar letter is being sent to each of the Board members. Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, ime tap es Oe Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter nes gt 2 SPs WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL Director DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT AMERICAN TURPENTINE pms TRAVIS P. COOK, McRae, GA LLOYD L. POWELL, Homerville, GA FARMERS ASSOCIATION Sapree wmeee WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL LEWIS E. KIGHT, St. Augustine Shores, FL COOPER H. D. PRINE, Vinegar Bend, AL THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. # P.O. BOX 430 e VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director Avery C. Roberts 500 SW 11th Street Lake Butler, Florida 32054 Dear Mr. Roberts: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professionsl Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $700 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your signature on file for placement in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. A similar letter is being sent to each of the Board members. Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter above: KY. T Director DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT AMERICAN TURPENTINE omen TRAVIS P. COOK, McRae, GA LLOYD L. POWELL, Homerville, GA FARMERS ASSOCIATION POs es WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL LEWIS E. KIGHT, St. Augustine Shores, FL H. D. PRINE, Vinegar Bend, AL THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. P.O. BOX 430 VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director Lloyd L. Powell Ria Ox DO Homerville, GA 31634 Dear Mr. Powell: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professionsl Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $700 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your signature on file for placement: in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your Signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. A similar letter is being sent to each of the Board members. Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, S68 Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter cute: Le big IG Z LA Director DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT AMERICAN TURPENTINE omen TRAVIS P. COOK, McRae, GA LLOYD L. POWELL, Homerville, GA FARMERS ASSOCIATION x 0 oe aimee. WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL LEWIS E. KIGHT, St. Augustine Shores, FL CO PER H. D. PRINE, Vinegar Bend, AL THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. P.O. BOX 430 VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director K. D. Vickers Rit: 2a Boxe 199 Douglas, GA 31533 Dear Mr. Vickers: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professionsl Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $700 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your signature on file for placement in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. A similar letter is being sent to each of the Board members. Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, Oe gee Mind dil Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter above: DON inh, i Director DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT AMERICAN TURPENTINE ey al FARMERS ASSOCIATION &D.MICKERS, Doig Ga WILLIAM J. BULLOCH, JR., Tallahassee, FL LEWIS E. KIGHT, St. Augustine Shores, FL CO PER H. D. PRINE, Vinegar Bend, AL THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS OF THE NATION 1204 N. PATTERSON ST. P.O. BOX 430 VALDOSTA, GA 31603 (912) 242-6785 JIM L. GILLIS, JR., President LLOYD L. POWELL, Vice President JOYCE G. LAMB, Secretary-Treasurer B. LAMAR TILLMAN, General Counsel July 17, 1989 Director Jack Tilton Rie eles BOX -le7 7, San Mateo, Florida 32088 Dear Mr. Tilton: President Gillis suggested that I bring you up to date on developments concerning sale of the building and acquisition of another office location. I believe you are aware that the Board of Directors accepted the offer of $121,000 from the Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, after Mr. Langdale was not interested in paying more than his original offer of $110,000 which also included all furniture, fixtures, pictures, portraits and metal filing cabinets. Therefore, the Arts Commission will purchase the building and the only items to be included are the conference table and 15 matching chairs, the large executive desk in the conference room and the red judge's chair which goes with it. The closing date has been set for next Tuesday, July 25; however, I will have until Monday, July 31, to completely vacate the building. Our movers will be here on July 28. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Travis Cook came to Valdosta recently and looked over and approved my choice for our new location. We will be renting approximately 1000 square feet in a duplex office building located in the Northside Professionsl Plaza at 101 Northside Drive. We have signed a three-year lease at a rental of $700 per month, with all utilities included in the rental price. Mr. Gillis and Mr. Cook were very pleased with the location and space. The building is in a cluster of 6 or 7 office buildings occupied mainly by doctors. It is a prime location about 15 blocks north of our current location, actually on the corner of Patterson Street and Northside Drive. We feel certain that it will please the entire Board. Even though, at the Annual Meeting here on April 19, 1989, the Board gave its unanimous approval for the President and Secretary to handle all matters relative to both sale of the building and renting other office space, Mr. Gillis felt it would be good to have your signature on file for placement in the Minute Book. Therefore, we would appreciate your signing at the bottom of this letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Of course, if you do not approve or have any questions, we would like to hear from you about those as well. A similar letter is being sent to each of the Board members. Mr. Gillis asked me to thank you for your patience and the confidence you have placed in him and me in the handling of these very important matters. Sincerely, ager hart Director Joyce G. Lamb, Secretary | I approve all transactions as outlined in the letter Sey =A DEMAND AT-FA PURE GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, IT PENETRATES THE SURFACE AND ANCHORS THE PAINT