Minutes of September 24th, 2008 Board Meeting

2:00 - Meeting was called to order, with board members Rex Altree, Michael DeBord, David Kaleel & Robert Harris in attendance, plus guests Linda White, and Jack Nylund, plus support Dennis Hall and Jim Barnett.

Jim Barnett introduced guest, Linda White to the board.

Dennis Hall reviewed the associations’ antitrust policy with the board.

Jim Barnett reviewed the minutes of last meeting, which were accepted.

Review of financials – Jim Barnett reported that the funds on hand totaled $22.23, which is an all time low, but additional member dues are expected this week.


Old Business:

Benefit Package - Robert Harris introduced Jack Nylund to the Board, who reviewed his contract, and answered all questions regarding it. The Board voted to accept it, but until our new name is official with the state, Rex Altree could not sign the contract. Dennis Hall reviewed the time required to complete the work with the state, and a time table was established (by the 15th of October) to have all (name and annual reports) changes in place. The Board asked Jack Nylund to provide information which could be published in the next Update, to give the members an advance notice of the scope of the benefit package. The Board instructed Jim Barnett to expedite any information Dennis needs to complete the procedure.


Committee Reports:

Website – Jim Barnett reported for Kerry Soat, who is on vacation, that the website had been reworked, and was functioning. The new address is www.azglass.org. The Board asked Jim Barnett to make sure Greg Tornga, who has taken the summer off, was aware of the changes, so he could notify James Barnes (the web administrator that had been used), of the administration changes.

Membership – Jim Barnett reported that Jeff Lambert had confirmed his intention to become a member of the association, and his desire to become a member on the Board.


New Business:

Nomination of Jeff Scott Lambert, to an open Board seat – Rex Altree placed Jeff’s name in nomination, but as Jeff was not able to attend the meeting, thus couldn’t be interviewed by Board members, the Board voted to hold a vote on his nomination until Jeff could attend a Board meeting. Jim Barnett is to notify him, and invite him to attend the October Board meeting.

Status of Variety Auto Glass Supply – The Board, being aware of some key personnel changes, instructed Jim Barnett to visit their facility and establish if their prior commitments, of becoming an associate member and providing AGA members with discounted prices on glass, urethane and moldings, are still in place.

New Membership Committee – Jim Barnett requested that membership be removed from the AGRSS Committee activities, as it’s a totally different function that really doesn’t fit with AGRSS activities. He offered to head the new committee, and asked if Robert Harris join him. Robert accepted, thus the Membership Committee is a reality.

Code of Ethics – Jim Barnett reported that although the membership application requires all members to abide by the Code of Ethics, no such code can be found. After reviewing the Bylaws, the Board felt additional requirements were unnecessary and instructed Jim Barnett to remove the requirement from the application form.

Next Board meeting: 2:00 on October 22nd @ Dennis Hall’s office.
Adjournment @ 3:40

Respectfully,
Jim Barnett - 26 September 2008