October 27, 2004
Directors Present: Jeff Jones, Barb Laux, Tami Lash, Larry Crumrine,
Penny Davidson and Cheryl Ryberg Executive Secretary.


Jeff brought the meeting to order then opened up the floor for nominations for President.

Tami nominated Penny for President - Vote passed for Penny for President
Jeff nominated  Barb for Vice President  - Vote passed for Barb for Vice-president
Barb nominated Jeff for Treasurer - Vote passed for Jeff for Treasurer
Barb nominated Tami for Secretary - Vote passed for Tami for Secretary

Penny proposed to have the board sign confidentiality statements. Jeff mentioned that previously an honor system, verbally, was used to protect the confidentiality of the board. All agree that a written statement was necessary, as the honor system's effectiveness was spotty.

Jeff made a motion to put in a DSL Line with Firewall in ALSA Office, Barb seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Cheryl will check if the printer can print approximately 3-4 hundred copies of the handbook that would be spiral bound for the judges and show superintendents. 
We should look into the additional cost and offer the option of spiral bound to judges, and for an additional fee to our members.

Jeff explained how communications should commence between Members and Board Members. Individual communications to Board Members should not be addressed but rather the communications need to be addressed directly to the board. Refer to "Flow Chart" on website under Board Minutes.

Barb made, Tami seconded a motion to use Lougene Baird as a possible replacement performance judge at Nationals. Motion Passed unanimously

Jeff made, Larry seconded a motion to have Melissa Peterson, to reevaluate the youth scholarship. Motion passed unanimously.

Names will be submitted by email, by Friday noon, to submit ideas for the President's Award to Penny Davidson.

Jeff made, Barb seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Tami Lash
ALSA Secretary