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| Call to Order
Duane Morris called the meeting to order at 1:30pm, April 14, 2007. Welcoming Remarks Welcoming remarks were given by Duane Morris. Roberts Rules of Order apply. Self Introductions / Sign-Up Sheet Self introductions were made and attendees signed the attached sign-up sheet. Approval of Minutes of San Antonio Meeting from August 6, 2006 Following review of meeting minutes, Motion by Eddie Tadlock, second by Robyn Williams to approve the Minutes of San Antonio Meeting August 6, 2006 Motion Passed DVP Report Duane Morris Neil Campbell Honorary Nomination The District has nominated Neil Campbell to receive honorary membership status. DVP Appointments - History and Awards Trish MacDonald / Vicki Keye - Foundation Tom Cornwall - Scholarship Jane Cada-Sharp - Membership Jay Savell - Chapter Task Force Rob Henson Chapter Meeting in Puget Sound Area April 24 @ 6:00 p.m. All members and interested non members are invited to attend. Vancouver 2009 District Meeting Site Visit The site visit is scheduled for May 1. Donna Hunter will report on Vancouver Convention Centre status. Hotel rooms are available at $179 US IAAM Headquarters building fully leased Headquarters creating PR position Meredith Craig Oglebay Alumni Assoc. Disbanded - $10k to Foundation District Meeting Guidelines Adopted by BOD This should provide consistency in areas such as sponsorship, room bookings/hotel contracts etc. BOE IAAM E-Learning Center with CoreTrack modules on-line New ADA Guidelines re: wheelchair scoping coming June 2007 An information session will be held at Salt Lake conference. Amicus Brief in support of NFL Shura Lindgren nomination as Second Vice President Financial Report Kim Bedier reported as of March 28, 2007, District IV checking account funds totaled $16.000.90, a decrease of $17,423.54 from August 1, 2006 through March 28, 2007. Savings Account balance as of March 28, 2007 is $61.66 Bank of America 8 month CD (matures 7/15/07) is valued at $15,000.00 Estimated outstanding obligations totaling $3621.50 include the following: $206.30 - IAAM Dist IV Meeting / Meal $3415.20 2007 PAFM School Dist IV Scholarships Split $33k from Boise meeting. Las Vegas estimate $12k return to District. Scholarship Report L. Leyba-Kramer gave a report on the issuance of two scholarships to PAFMS at Oglebay (1st & 2nd year) Need applications for: Kobluk SES (full scholarship); $500.00 AVSS; $500 G.I. Annually Dist 4 awards one 2 year Oglebay & $500 travel; one SES; and 2 @ $500.00: AVSS and G.I. Nominating Report Kevin Twohig reported that the nominating committee recommended the following: Duane Morris - District Vice President (2nd year) Kim Bedier - Assistant Dist Vice President Lori Leyba-Kramer - Secretary / Treasurer There was a call for nominees from the floor. There were no nominations from the floor. Motion by Kevin Twohig, second by Ron Yorita to approve the nominations. Motion Passed Newsletter Johnna Boxley reported that the newsletter is a great communication tool and to please send information for content. Johnna was recognized for her excellent contribution in managing the newsletter for the district. Foundation Report Tom Cornwall reported on the IAAM Foundation. There were 40 donors from our District last year, 100% of the officers. District IV donated the highest percentage of all districts 9% of the total with an average $150.00 donation. Challenge for the Foundation this year: Goal of $100k (25% increase) of donation from membership. Goal for the 2007 campaign: 100% participation officers and board; 25% membership. Moving to calendar year at the end of 2007. Donors will receive a 25th Anniversary pin for $25.00 or more donated. Motion by Kevin Twohig, second by Paul Moulton that a donation of $5.00 for each member, in each members name be made. Motion Passed An email from Tom & Duane will be sent to membership with project details. Membership Duane Morris reported that the initiation fee of $150.00 for 3rd member from a facility is currently waived. Unfinished Business Portland 2008 District Meeting Motion by Tom Cornwall, second by Mary Muse to schedule the 2008 District IV meeting for Portland May 2-5, 2008 Motion Passed History and Awards Representative Trish MacDonald is the History & Awards Representative New Business Spokane 2010 District Meeting Motion by Tom Cornwall, second by Eddie Tadlock to schedule the 2010 District IV meeting in Spokane. Motion Passed Discussion on Meetings Issue Duane Morris announced there will be a 4:15pm meeting to go over in greater detail the Portland / Vancouver District Meetings. Other discussion: - tie in to Operations seminar? - need to reach out and grow. - engage Canadian membership Trish MacDonald will assist. - Jeff Kossow offered to assist with District Conference. - Jack Lucas - CONTENT is critical - Karen Totaro: include venues not in IAAM like they did for the Ops seminar call to invite to attend. - Tom: we need reach out to non-member buildings and persuade them to join. - Duane asked if CoreTracks are too basic? Or do we need to include for lower level staff who will attend. - Robyn suggested the need for a more diverse program not just tracks. Must give feedback to BOE that we would like to reduce CoreTracks - Kevin suggested promoting networking over presentations. - Eddie suggested CoreTracks need to be more interactive; need for a mentorship program and more diverse course selections (ie: sales & marketing in other industries). - Mary Muse asked, What are district meetings for? Motion by Tom Cornwall, second by Kevin Twohig to invite District 6&7 to the 2010 District meeting in Spokane. Motion Passed Announcements Everyone was reminded to visit the Silent Auction and to bid on items. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Duane Morris. |
