NATIONAL ARMY SECURITY AGENCY ASSOCIATION

Minutes from the October 11, 2001 Board of Directors meeting

 

 

I.                     The meeting was called to order at 2118 by Vice Chairman Bill Luker.

 

II.            Roll call was taken by the Vice Chairman. Present were: Wayne Atwell, 

 Phil Hogle, Bill Jacobson, Bill Luker, Lon Mitchell and Charlie Ziehl.

 

III.      Approval of prior minutes. The motion was made by Phil Hogle and seconded 

          by Wayne Atwell. The motion carried unanimously.

 

IV.                  Financial Statement: The following reflects the fact that no board meeting was held in September.

 

Balance as of August 31, 2001                                $7,014.80

                New memberships

                                7 @ $15.00                                                     105.00

                                7 @ $35.00                                                     245.00

 

                Renewal memberships

                                14 @ $15.00                                                     210.00

                                17 @ $35.00                                                     595.00

                                7 @ $60.00                                                     420.00

 

                PX                                                                                                -0-

 

                Expenses

                                WTC Firefighters Fund                   (1,000.00)

                                WTC Police Fund                                   (1,000.00)

                                Webmaster – Aug & Sept          (200.00)

                                Jacobson – postage & supplies   (106.75)

                                Atwell – postage & supplies         (24.20)

 

 Balance as of September 30, 2001                    $6,258.85

 

V.                    

 

Old Business

A.     Upcoming elections-balloting method. Considerable discussion regarding legality of electronic balloting v. current By-Laws. {Proctor signs in at 2154.} Finally concluded that, under circumstances and result of membership poll, ballots would be counted electronically. By-Laws to be amended in the future to reflect electronic voting. Motion passed unanimously.

B.      Status of adopting 501©(19) status. Motion tabled until new board is elected. Passed 5 – 2, in favor.

C.      Status of Antenna Field. Paper edition of AF still unresolved; however, AF will continue to be updated on the website. A quarterly summary of website AF may be distributed to NASAA members without Internet access. Issue tabled until a future date.

D.      Addition of polo shirts to NASAA PX. Atwell reported that the order form is being finalized, and that the shirts should be available in time for Christmas.

E.       Use of NASAA funds. After discussion, it was moved that a floor of $4,000.00 should be established to cover routine NASAA expenses, and that only money is excess of the floor be used for worthwhile purposes. Motion carried 6 to 1.

 

VI.

 

New Business

A.     Revised dues structure. It was moved and seconded that, effective January 1, 2002, the following dues schedule be adopted:

a.        One year                -                $15.00-

b.       Three years                -                $35.00-

c.        Five year                -                $55.00

d.       Renewal  -  $10.00/yr regardless of initial enrollment length

 

                                Motion passed, 5 – 2.

 

B.      Recognition Award. It was moved and seconded that Vern Greunke be the first recipient of the NASAA award for outstanding service on behalf of his website to assist veterans of the ASA in locating their former brothers in arms. The award is: a stipend of $200.00, a five year free membership in NASAA and a recognition plaque. The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

VII,  The meeting was adjourned at 2307.