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

Chartered August 3, 1975

Minutes of General Meeting held on July 22, 2004

President Gilmore called the twenty ninth annual meeting of the International Association or the Local Chapter Presidents to order at 11:05AM.  Carol Johnson gave the invocation.  Bob Westbrook led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Past Presidents of the International Association of the Local Chapter Presidents were introduced.  They were Everett & Carol Johnson, Floyd Wall and Philip & Shirley Halstead.

The current officers of the International Association of the Local Chapter Presidents were introduced:

President             Cliff and Brigette Gilmore
Vice President     Bob and Kathy Westbrook
Secretary             Delno and Helen Spellman
Treasurer             Delma and Vern Magsamen
Acting Dir.           Philip and Shirley Halstead
Our Director Charles and Phyllis Jones were in a bad accident last winter and couldn't come.

The State President officers were introduced:

President              Bob Miller
Vice President      Bob and Doris Kleinburg
Secretary              Andy and Jennie Beinvenue
Treasurer              Jim and Irene McCarty

The minutes were read.  It was moved to accept the minutes by Carol Johnson and seconded.  Motion carried.

President Gilmore asked the current local Chapter President to stand and introduce themselves.  We had eleven in attendance.

The Treasurer reported a balance of $3,033.26 as of June 26, 2004.  The report will be filed for audit.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Thank you letter from Genaze  for the $100 for the children.

President  Gilmore asked for the report of the nomination committee.  Members  of the committee are Everett Johnson and Bob Cummings.

The nominees for President are Cliff and Brigette Gilmore. Are there any nominations from the floor, was asked three times?  A motion to close the nominations was made by Bob Kleinburg and seconded by Everett Johnson.  Motion Carried

The nominees for Vice President are Bob and Kathy Westbrook.  Are there any nominations from the floor, was asked three times?  A motion to close the nominations was made by Carol Johnson and seconded. Motion Carried

The nominees for Secretary are Delno and Helen Spellman.  Are there any nominations from the floor, was asked three times?  A motion to close the nominations was made by Bob Odem and seconded by Shirley Halstead.  Motion Carried

The nominees for Treasurer are Delma and Vernon Magsamen.  Are there any nominations from the floor, was asked three times?  A motion to close the nominations was made by Shirley Halstead and seconded by Bob Odem.  Motion Carried

Shirley Halstead made a motion that they all be elected by acclamation.  Seconded by Bob Odem.  Motion Carried

The candidates were duly elected.

Dennis Burkholder, WIT General Manager, installed the officers.

Dennis thanked the volunteers for all their help.  He stated there would no be a GNR without volunteers.  He said this had been a difficult rally, bigger coaches, more slides and longer lengths.  He looked forward seeing everyone next year.

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

President Gilmore asked if there was any other business.

Shirley Halstead made a motion we donate $100 to the youth programs.  Seconded by Jerry Van Meter.  Motion carried.

There was a discussion on the social for next year of whether to have finger food or pies.

Shirley Halstead made a motion to have the social after the regular meeting next year instead of after the parade.  It was seconded by Tom Lawson.  Then Carol Johnson made a motion to let the board decide on a time and food.  Carol Johnson rescinded the motion due to the fact the previous motion by Shirley Halstead was not acted upon.  Shirley's motion was reread, voted on and passed.

Everett Johnson made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Floyd Wall.

Delno Spellman
Helen Spellman
Secretary