Minutes of the Meeting of the ALSA Board of
Directors
August 8, 2000 Teleconference
President, Ray Howard, called the meeting to order at
8:03 p.m.
Present were Ray Howard, Paige McGrath, Polly Schofield, Jeff Jones, Carol
Hicks, Joann Shook and Carol Ann Tallmon.
Carol Ann moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 16 be approved with
corrections. Paige seconded, the motion carried.
The General Manager reported 2441 memberships representing 3683 members,
620 youth members and 5575 llamas recorded (786 for this year). Jeff
moved
that the report be accepted; Carol Ann seconded and the motion carried.
Polly moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters. Jeff seconded; the motion carried.
Carol moved that the Board approve recommendations from the Judges'
Committee to certify Arla Rietveld and Mary Jo Miller as Youth and
Performance Llama Judges. Joanne seconded, the motion carried.
The Regional Committee Report was discussed.
The Performance Committee Report was discussed. The Committee reported
that
they considered the development of 20 standard obstacles to be used in
each
performance class premature at this time. Jeff and Polly stated that the
purpose of the board requesting standard obstacles was to ensure that
management, when setting courses, should keep in mind that the idea is not
to trap a llama, or eliminate it by making an obstacle too difficult.
All
courses and obstacles should be constructed with safety in mind to prevent
accidents.
Paige moved that Donley Gardner, Marilyn Nenni, Cathy Kindler, Ronnie
Egnot, and Lougene Baird be approved as members of the Performance
Committee. Joanne seconded and the motion carried.
The Membership committee reported that they are evaluating the concept of
changing the membership year from January 1-December 31 to July 1-June
30.
Jeff moved that Bill Safreed and Niki Kulinski be added to the Membership
Committee. Paige seconded and the motion carried.
Carol reported that Cathy Kindler will replace Lorraine Guyn as editor of
the Judges Forum. Jeff moved that the board accept Cathy Kindler as
editor
of the Judges Forum. Carol Ann seconded and the motion carried.
Ray reported that the Policy & Planning Committee is Working with a
parliamentarian to update bylaws.
Joanne moved that Deb Yeagle & Linda Wunce be added to the Youth
Committee;
Jeff seconded and the motion carried.
Paige moved that Youth Scholarship applications go to Youth
Committee for
preparation for evaluation by the Board. Carol Ann seconded and the
motion
carried.
Jeff moved that Cris Jennings be named Chair of the Handbook Revision
Committee. Paige seconded and the motion carried. The members will
be
appointed at the next Board meeting.
Fiber Committee Report was reviewed.
Halter Committee: Following discussion of comments received from members
regarding suri and single-coated llamas, the Board agreed on the following
statement: "The Halter Committee was established in response
to requests
from several members to study the possibility of a new class for these
animals. The committee will thoroughly review the issue and present a
recommendation to the Board".
Jeff moved to table discussion on Board Ethics. Paige seconded and the
motion carried.
The Board discussed the procedure for selecting an Executive Secretary.
Carol has developed an application form which will be sent with the duties
to those individuals indicating interest in the position. The Planning
and
policy committee will screen the applications and present the top
applicants to the Board for interviews. Jeff moved that this
procedure
be adopted, Carol seconded and the motion carried.
Carol moved that the motion to move Nationals from the fall to the spring
be rescinded. Carol Ann seconded. Carol, Carol Ann, Joanne voted yea,
Jeff, Paige, and Polly voted nay; Ray voted yea and the motion carried.
Jeff moved that a Committee be appointed to study the possibility of
moving the Nationals from the fall to the following spring. Polly
seconded
and the motion carried.
Paige moved that Carol be liaison to this Committee. Jeff seconded
and
the motion carried.
Carol recommended Paige as chair and Carol Ann as a member with
additional
members to be appointed at the next meeting. Jeff moved that the
recommendation be approved, Carol Ann seconded and the motion carried.
Paige moved that the report on the ALSA committee function be tabled.
Jeff seconded and the motion carried.
Polly moved that ALSA give AOBA the time necessary to work out their
affairs and also work toward a written memorandum of understanding between
ALSA and AOBA. Jeff seconded and the motion carried.
Paige moved to appoint Joanne as liaison to Elections Committee.Jeff
seconded and the motion carried. Joanne will bring recommendations for
the
committee members to the board at the next meeting.
A request that ALSA donate a membership for a raffle was denied due to
insufficient notice from the requester.
A request from Susan Tellez for permission to use the ALSA basic guidelines
for the European show system, with the understanding the ALSA Handbook is
copyrighted and may not be reproduced will be considered at the next
meeting.
Ray will explore the issue of the show superintendent for the Eastern
Regional not being reimbursed for funds spent out-of-pocket and report at
the next meeting.
The next board meeting will be held September 12, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Jeff moved to adjourn; Carol Ann seconded and the motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Polly Schofield, Secretary
Approved by the BOD on 9/12/00
Respectfully submitted:
Polly Schofield, Secretary
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