INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of
 W.I.T. LOCAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Chartered August 3, 1975

Minutes of General Meeting held on July 24, 2003

President Jones called the twenty eighth annual meeting of the International Association of Local Chapter Presidents to order at 11:01 A.M.  Cliff Gilmore led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Shirley Halstead gave the invocation.

The past Presidents of the International Association of Local Chapter Presidents were introduced.

The current officers of the International Association of Local Chapter Presidents were introduced.
     President             Charles and Phyllis Jones
     Vice-President     Cliff and Brigitte Gilmore
     Secretary             Bob and Kathy Westbrook
     Treasurer             Delno and Helen Spellman
     Director               Philip and Shirley Halstead

The State Presidents Association was introduced.
     President             Bonnie and Bob Miller
     Vice-President    Tom and Mary Lawson
     Secretary            Bob and Doris Kleinburg
     Treasurer            Ken and Esther Van Meter
     Director              Al and Alice Carrerow

The minutes were read.  It was moved by Joyce Kathman and second by Bob Holden to accept the minutes as read.  Motion carried.

President Jones asked the current Local Chapter Presidents to stand and introduce themselves.  There were fourteen in attendance.

The Treasurer reported a balance of $2,963.21 as of 6/26/03.  The report will be filed for audit.

OLD BUSINESS

     None

NEW BUSINESS

Lynn Herndon suggested that individual clubs could consider paying the first year of dues for new Chapter Presidents.  The decision should be by the individual clubs.  Dean Hecker suggested that this information be put in the WIT magazine.

The Treasurer, Delno Spellman, asked if the membership wanted to continue with decals as we have used our present supply.
     Cost:
             Quantity of 125  8" would cost $6.50 for each decal
             Quantity of 125  3" would cost $5.60 for each decal
             Quantity of 250  3" would cost $3.80 for each decal
There was a discussion by members concerning cost and use of decals.  A motion to dispense with decals was made by Robert Kathman.  Motion carried.

President Jones asked for the report of the nominating committee.  Members of the committee are Ron Sterrett, chair, Woody Woods and Robert Kathman.

The nominees for President are:  Cliff and Brigitte Gilmore.  Are there any nominations from the floor?  A motion to close the nominations was made by Bob Kathman, second by Joyce Kathman that nominations be closed.  Motion carried.

The nominees for Vice-President are:  Bob and Kathy Westbrook.  Are there any nominations from the floor?  A motion to close the nomiations was made by Joyce Kathman and second by Tom Emerson.  Motion carried.

The nominees for Secretary are Delno and Helen Spellman.  Are there any nominations from the floor?  A motion by Lynn Herndon and second by Joan Taylor was made to close the nomination.  Motion carried.

The nominees for Treasurer are Delma and Vernon Magsamen.  Are there any nominations from the floor?  A motion to close the nomination was made by Joyce Kathman and second by Bob Kathman.  Motion carried.

The candidates were duly elected.

Dennis Burkholder, WIT General Manager, installed the officers.

He thanked the volunteers for all the help.  He stated that there would not be a GNR without volunteers.  He thanked Charles Jones for saving him from big trouble on July 11th at the front gate.  He discussed what a great resource this group could be to Local Club Presidents.  He suggested an up to date roster (including e-mail and telephone numbers) be sent to the WIT office.

The audit committee consisting of Bob Odem and John Ruehter reported that they had audited the books and found them in first class condition.

President Jones dismissed the nominating committee and the auditing committee and thanked them for their work.

President Jones asked if there was any other business.

Joyce Kathman made a motion that we donate $100.00 to the youth program.  Second by Shirley Halstead.  Motion carried.

President Jones asked if the membership wanted to continue with the social next year.  It usually is on Saturday preceding the GNR and after the parade.  Notice should be in the pre-rally information.

President Jones asked if there was further business.

Joyce Kathman made a motion to adjourn.  Second.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 11:38 A.M.

Bob Westbrook
Kathy Westbrook
Secretary