Executive Board Meeting
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Call to Order:
Susan opened the meeting at 11:00 am .
Attending:
Name | Position | Present | Absent |
| Eric Zimmerman | President | ||
| Susan Rice | Vice President | ||
| Gwyn Green | Secretary | | |
| Greg Werich | Treasurer | | |
| Lori White | Membership | | |
| William Wakeland | District 1 | | |
| Tim McAlhany | District 2 | | |
| Andrew Holland | District 3 | | |
| Mike Small | District 4 | | |
| Melody Sears | District 5 | | |
| Laird Thompson | District 6 | | |
| Allison Juliot | District 7 | | |
| K. Allan Henson | District 8 | | |
| Ted Ward | Past President | | |
| Fred Martin | Prob. Adv. Board | | |
Secretary's Report:
No changes were reported on last month's minutes. Allison motioned to accept, Greg seconded, all were in favor.
Treasurer's Report:
Greg handed out the monthly report. Total balance in the savings account: $12,514.21, checking: $2,253.32. Gwyn asked why we had to stop payment on a check and Lori explained that she had misplaced one of her payroll checks and it had to be reissued.
Membership:
Lori said that the new system is working really well. She brought in brochures of items we can choose to order for ten and fifteen year members. She has a friend that will work with us on what we need. Greg moved to allow Lori to spend up to $2000.00 for 10 and 15 year awards. A discussion was had about approximately how much to spend on each item. Melody seconded the motion, all were in favor. IF YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE ON THE TEN OR FIFTEEN YEAR MEMBER LISTS, PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ATTACHED LISTS WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THEM. IF YOU ARE NOT, AND SHOULD BE, PLEASE CONTACT LORI WHITE THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR AT 317-327-3056.
Education:
Tim reported that all speakers for the fall conference are lined up and confirmed. He typed up an announcement about the fall conference that is to be included in the minutes and put on the website.
Awards and Recognition:
The Committee met today and interviewed all the applicants and chose a recipient for the Charlie Knepple Scholarship. The winner will be announced at the Judicial Center's Annual Meeting. Applications for the Founder's Award will go out in this month's minutes as well.
Nothing was noteworthy in legislation except for the special session coming up.
Election:
Bill handed out a rough draft of the intent to run for the elections in the fall. The positions that are going to be available are: President, Secretary, and District 2,4,6,8, Representatives. Please consider becoming a part of our board!! The forms will come out in the May minutes.
Technology:
A discussion was had about the best way to get things to Ted to be put on the website. He was getting many requests for things but they weren't accompanied by what the person wanted. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that requests should be received by Ted no later than one week after the monthly board meeting. If a request is made, the member making the request should follow up with Ted in a couple of weeks to make sure he got it on the website or to make any corrections. A suggestion was also made that the website have a "board only, password protected" area that we might be able to forward information to Ted. Ted also asked for help from other board members or any other members who visit the website for comments or suggestions on how to make the website better or more helpful. He and Susan also wanted to invite people to use the bulletin board on the website. They have found it helpful.
Merchandise:
Lori put in a call to Creative Memories about them taking over the merchandise and hasn't heard back from them. All merchandise will be available at the Annual Meeting.
Old Business:
Susan is getting the plaque for Scott. Gwyn will get into contact with Greene Co. Probation to see if they could get it to Scott.
New Business:
Allison moved to adjourn, Allan seconded, all were in favor. Next meeting will be at the Annual Conference on May 9th at 11:00 am in front of the Registration Area.