OF
GREAT LAKES SECTION, USFA, INC.
MAY 3, 2008
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the GREAT LAKES SECTION, USFA was held, pursuant to the notice given in accordance with the By-laws, at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at the site of the 2008 Sectional Championships on the above-captioned date.
JOSEPH S. STREB, acted as chairman of the meeting, and JAISON LAKER acted as secretary. The meeting was called to order by the chairman.
ROLL: A roll of persons present was taken by the secretary, and it was reported that the following members of the Executive Committee and Officers entitled to vote were present at the meeting and, pursuant to Article VI(A) of the Bylaws, a quorum did exist:'
Voting Members of Executive Committee:
Chairman, Joseph S. Streb (Columbus), streblaw@sbcglobal.net
Ingrid Biederman (Columbus), biederman.14@osu.edu
Jaison Laker (Indiana), jjlaker@aol.com
Terry Amrine (Columbus), amrineteutonic@prodigy.net
Sam Lilliad (Columbus), slillard@columbus.rr.com
Amy Webster (Michigan), amy.s.webster@att.net
Andy Tulleners (N.O. Div.), catulleners@hotmail.com
Judi Isaacson (Michigan), bayocat3@yahoo.com
Llyle Wiemerslage (S.W. Ohio), elwiem5@gmail.com
David Firmin (S.W. Ohio)
Tim Mills (Indiana), tim@blackpointfencing.com
Interested Members of GLS:
Michael Gillette (Kentucky), smaillette@mac.com
Ben Schlies (Michigan), bfschleis@hotmail.com
Sara Kass (N.O. Div.), kass@cyranosplace.com
Jon Zelkowski (Michigan), jzelkows@yahoo.com
Frank Nagorney (N.O. Div.), frank@cowdenlaw.com
Lloyd Howell (S.W. Ohio), plumstreet@aol.com
READING OF MINUTES: The minutes of the prior meeting of March 31, 2007 were unanimously approved.
OFFICER'S REPORTS:
Chairman -- Mr. Streb reported that Nick Marion abandoned the position of Secretary of the GLS, and this has resulted in several problems. Nobody has been keeping track of the Sectional Circuit Point Standings, and the GLS has not been able to get funds released from USFA. Pursuant to Article XII of the Bylaws of USFA, where there is vacant position, the Chairman may appoint someone to fill the position, and one person may be Secretary and Treasurer. Therefore, until or unless we obtain another Secretary, the Chairman appointed the Treasurer to also fill the position, conditioned upon his acceptance. Mr. Streb reported the By-laws need various small revisions. Mr. Streb also described the current financial situation of USFA, including the GLS' suggestions for accounting practice reforms. Mr. Streb further reported on the upcoming contested election for USFA Executive Committee Members. (For more on these subjects, see issues of the GLS Newsletter on GLS website).
Treasurer – Mr. Laker reported that the Section is in good financial condition with approximately $4675.62 in its bank account. The Section will be incurring expenses for the GLS Championships, such as, paying for the officers expenses to encourage them to attend the meeting. There were expenses for the annual GLS referee training which was held in January to accommodate the schedule of Iana Dakova, the examiner. Otherwise, the major expense of the GLS is to pay for the Chairman to attend USFA Board Of Directors' Meetings during the fencing season.
Vice Chairman -- Ms. Biederman had no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no committee with reports.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1). AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS: The following resolution regarding adoption of Amended By-laws was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Amended By-laws laid before the meeting were duly adopted to be effective immediately.
(Amended By-laws will be posted on GLS website)
(2). LOCATION OF 2009 GLS CHAMPIONSHIPS: The following resolution regarding location of the 2009 GLS Championship was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2009 Great Lakes Section Championship shall be held by the Indiana Division at time and location to be determined.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to tradition, the Indiana Division appoints Tim Mills to be responsible for organizing the 2009 GLS Championship, and he or she shall also function as Vice-Chairman of the GLS for the next year.
(3). TIMES OF SECTIONAL CIRCUIT EVENTS: After an agreement by Michigan and Northern Ohio Division regarding a one year switch in their months for holding a Section Circuit Event, the following resolution regarding times and locations of the 2008-2009 Great Lakes Section Circuit Events was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following schedule shall be used for Great Lakes Section Circuit Events for the 2008-2009 fencing season:
August N/A
September Northern Ohio Division
October Michigan Division
November Kentucky Division
December-January Columbus, Ohio Division
February Indiana Division (may be deferred to Sectional)
March Southwest Ohio Division
April N/A
May Sectional in Indiana Division
Note: Results must be reported to the GLS Secretary as soon as possible after each Circuit Event in order for points to be tabulated.
(4). ELECTIONS: The following officer were either unanimously appointed or duly elected to the following positions:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Officers of the Great Lakes Section for the next year are:
Chairman, Joseph S. Streb (Columbus Division)
Vice-Chairman, Tim Mills (Indian Division)
Secretary, Ben Schleis (Michigan)
Treasurer, Jaison Laker (Indiana Division)
MISCELLANEOUS:
(1). HALL OF FAME: The following resolution was duly adopted:
BE IT RESLOVED, that the Great Lakes Section hereby institutes a Hall Of Fame to honor various notable members, and a Hall Of Fame Committee is hereby created to report at the next meeting of the GLS Executive Committee regarding proposed member to the Hall Of Fame who must be approved by vote of the Executive Committee on each proposed nominee.
The Chairman appointed Sara Kass of Northern Ohio to chair the Hall Of Fame Committee.
(2). The next meeting of the GLS Executive Committee was set for the end of the first day of competition of the 2009 GLS Championships.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned by the Chairman.
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Secretary, Ben Schleis
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Chairman, Joseph S. Streb