This meeting was held Electronically at 21:05 Hrs. EDT
Board Members Present:
Larry Ecker, President Cindy Jones, Vice President Bryan Petersen, Past President Al Bodenham, Secretary Nancy Swart, Webmaster Joe Jones, Editor Dennis Gallagher, At Large
Members Present:
John Brandt, CMAS Charles Keller, FMAS Russell Woodworth, FMAS (New Delegate)
Agenda:
1. Approval of June Minutes 2. Officers' Reports 3. Old Business 4. New Business 5. MACNA XII 6. MACNA XIII
Approval of Minutes:
The June minutes were accepted and approved with a minor correction (Bryan was Absent).
President's Report:
Larry reported that he had spent considerable time getting input from Clubs, Members and Outside sources re: what MASNA is and can do for the hobbyist. The general response was that MASNA puts on MACNA Conferences. He also reported that he had looked into the airfare to attend the USCRTF Conference in Samoa which will run around $1875.00 return.
Past President's Report:
Bryan reported that the M-12 registrations are up to around 150 and that a couple of new vendors can be expected. Further we are getting good response from our AD. Kim and Eric have been sending past attendees Conference brochures and a number of them have resulted in new registrants. The twenty dollar coupons have resulted in about thirty plus registrations in June (although only about 15 took advantage of the coupon). Bryan also reported that we had lost Cindy Hunter one of the speakers due to aquarium renovation.
Vice President's Report:
Cindy wasn't available and Joe indicated that she had nothing to report.
Editor's Report:
Joe, reported that he had been unable to contact Delta Airlines re: Samoa and that he was still waiting for articles to be sent in for publication. Larry interjected that possibly Florida (FMAS) might like to submit something. Joe further indicated that he would try to work up something with Cindy's help.
Webmaster Motion:
Considering the time and expense of producing the Marine Scene, I move we revert to an electronic-only version of the newsletter. Seconded: Larry
Discussion: After much discussion it was decided that we should send hard copies to our contributors.
Motion Carried: Yes (5) No (3) "The Newsletter will now be electronic".
Secretary's Report:
Al, nothing to report.
Treasurer's Report:
Dave, reported a bank balance of $6100.00 dollars
Director At Large Report:
Dennis reports he hasn't had any MASNA assignments, lots of stuff for M-12 and even though our plates are full we really should have a MXIII brochure for M12.
Old Business:
1. Selection for Hobbiest Of The Year was boiled down to two finalists Larry Jackson and Ron Shimek. Vote will be by email after the meeting to keep it secret.
2. USCRTF Meeting in Samoa in August.
Motion:
Al, I move that we send a delegate to the USCRTF Meeting in Samoa. Second: Larry.
Discussion:
After much discussion it was decided that it would be in the best interest of the Hobbyist that we are representing, that we send a delegate to the USCRTF Meeting on their behalf. Further discussion held on who we should send. Nancy suggested sending John Brandt of CMAS Larry asked John if he could attend on our behalf and he agreed.
Motion:
Al, I move we send John Brandt to be our representative at the USCRTF Meeting in Samoa.
Second: Nancy
Motion Carried: Yes (6) No (1) John Brandt will represent the Hobbies on behalf of MASNA at the USCRTF Meeting in August.
Al suggested that John make a report on the conference and a presentation at M-12 and possibly we should send articles to Marine Scene and the trade Mags.
John, suggested he might ask for a special online meeting before he goes.
Nancy suggested we schedule a special B.O.D. meeting with John to assist in the drafting of his presentation.
Dennis indicated that the By-Laws require that the Board approves everything we send out. This can be accomplished at the special Board meeting.
New Business:
Motion:
Al, I propose that we schedule a time slot for John brandt to speak at M-12 about the USCRTF Meeting in Samoa.
Second: Joe
Discussion: Nancy suggested it should be a non-con-current session time so all attending can listen.
Al suggested it might be during the dinner at the banquet.
John suggested that he would probably need 20 minutes. Bryan will work on it.
Motion Carried: All in favor.
MACNA XII:
Charles Keller indicated that there are several members of FMAS that are registered, and asked what types of help we might need.
Dennis indicated that we need help in the Registration Booth, MASNA Store, Meeting Room Security, Packet stuffing etc.
Nancy asked if they could provide 6 volunteers and Dennis informed Charles that two six hour stints will earn a $160.00 ticket.
Charles said he would pole their membership to get a feel who may be interested and get back to us. He also stated that they have a vendor who can deliver sea water.
There being no further business Joe moved for adjournment. Second Nancy
