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Annual Meeting

June 05, 1997

Members Present:
There were 30 members who signed the roster, which is included in the Corporate Record Book.

Meeting called to order at 11:20 a.m. by President, Ric Sadler.

Sadler called for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Motion to accept the minutes as previously published by Ed Johnson; 2nd by Roland Saenz. Vote taken, motion passed unanimously. A copy of the minutes is included in the Corporate Record Book.

Sadler reported on the situation with the Treasurer's position. The Treasurer, Ed Jensen resigned in December. At the January, 1999 BOG meeting, Michael Young was appointed to fill the term. After realizing that he was unable to add the duties to his schedule, Young resigned. Sadler approached Tim Lovett, who agreed to take the position. After Sadler was able to get the books from Young, he met with Lovett on May 27, 1999. The books were reviewed and it was learned that little had been done since January, 1999. Because of the short time between receiving the receipt of the books and this meeting, and because of the amount of work that has been left undone, a written report could not be prepared.

Old Business:
Sadler announced that the response to the proposal of an international combined conference in 2000 has been greater than expected. As of this date, 19 organizations have signed on as co-sponsors for the event. The contest for naming the conference has ended and a name has been chosen. "WREX2000" (World Reconstruction EXposition 2000) had been submitted by TAARS member Dennis Payne, who will be awarded the $100.00 prize. The logo contest is underway, and the deadline for logo submission is September 1, 1999. A web site, www.wrex2000.org, has been established and will be updated as plans unfold. Sadler reminded members that recommendations for topics and protocol are still being requested. The meeting is scheduled for September 25-29, 2000 in College Station. Joe Montgomery reported that, based on the response he has heard, 500 - 700 people are now expected to attend.

New Business:
Sadler called for the report on absentee ballots received for the proposed constitutional amendments. Sixty two ballots had been received. Fifty eight were in favor of the amendments, four were invalid because no names were found on the envelopes. Sadler announced that the proposed amendments passed.

Sadler announced that the next meeting will be held in Mesquite, September 17-18, 1999. Tentative plans include a tour of the GM production plant. The Hampton Inn has been chosen as the host hotel.

Sadler issued a call for members to become more involved in the organization. He explained some of the challenges faced in operating an organization of this type, and expressed the need for people to be involved - to be willing and able to work toward excellence in the organization. This is especially true of those people on the Board, and Sadler asked that members remember these needs when they elect regional directors.

In the same vein, Sadler also reported the need for a newsletter editor. He issued a call for volunteers and format ideas.

Sadler called for the drawing of the E. R. Williams Scholarship. Two names were drawn by visitor, Rick Jobe:

1. Paul Syptak,
2. Cory Tchida

Two additional names were drawn as alternates: 1. Mark Wood, 2. John Lind

Sadler called for Membership Committee report. Yosko read the report and welcomed new members present.

Sadler called for nominations for Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Jim Moore made a motion that Larry Self be elected as Vice President, Michael Yosko be elected as Secretary, and Tim Lovett be elected as Treasurer by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Rolando Saenz. Motion passed.

Sadler called for regional elections of officers in Regions I, III, IV, and VI. Group meetings were held and the following were elected as

Regional Directors:

Region I - Ken Britten,
Region III - Sam Slaydon,
Region IV - Jeff Tippit, and
Region VI - Ed Robinson

A question was asked about TCLEOSE credit and ACTAR ceu's. Joe Montgomery will handle TCLEOSE paperwork and the treasurer will send a roster and necessary funds to ACTAR for credit.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn by Johnson, 2nd by Joel Cannon. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

Michael Yosko, Secretary

(these minutes have not been ratified)

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