OF
GREAT LAKES SECTION, USFA, INC.
APRIL 30, 2005
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the GREAT LAKES SECTION, USFA was held, pursuant to the notice given in accordance with the By-laws, at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at the site of the 2005 Sectional Championships on the above-captioned date.
JOSEPH S. STREB, acted as chairman of the meeting, and DAVID LEIGHTON acted as secretary. The meeting was called to order by the chairman.
ROLL: A roll of Directors was taken by the secretary, and it was reported that the following members of the Executive Committee and Officers were present at the meeting and, pursuant to Article VI(A) of the Bylaws, a quorum did exist:
Chairman, Joseph S. Streb (Columbus), jsstreb@aol.com
Secretary, David Leighton (Indiana), dtl@nd.edu
Treasurer, Jaison Laker (Indiana), jjlaker@aol.com
Amy S. Webster, Vice-Chairman (Michigan), amy.s.webster@att.net
Will Garner (Kentucky), wmgarner@gmail.com
Jeff Rodachy (N. Ohio), theroach@apki.net
Lloyd Howell (S.W. Ohio), plumstreet@aol.com
READING OF MINUTES: The minutes of the prior meeting of April 3, 2004 were missing.
OFFICER'S REPORTS:
Chairman -- Mr. Streb reported that the Section at one time had By-laws, but they have been lost. Hence, new By-laws have been drafted and reviewed by the Officers.
Treasurer – Mr. Laker reported that the Section currently has $_____, but some additional funds should come in from USFA upon the receipt of updated reports.
Vice Chairman -- Ms. Webster had no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: There are no committees at present.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1). The following resolution regarding adoption of By-laws was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the By-laws for the Great Lakes Section USFA dated April 30, 2005 and presented by the Chairman are hereby approved and adopted.
(2). ELECTIONS: The following resolution regarding election of Officers of the GLS was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Officers of the Great Lakes Section for the next year shall be:
Chairman, Joseph S. Streb (Columbus Division)
Vice-Chairman, Representative of Kentucky Division (to be determined)
Secretary, David Leighton (Indiana Division)
Treasurer, Jaison Laker (Indiana Division)
(3). LOCATION OF 2006 GLS CHAMPIONSHIPS: The following resolution regarding location of the 2006 GLS Championship was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2006 Great Lakes Section Championship shall be held by the Kentucky Division at a location to be determined.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to tradition, the Kentucky Division shall forthwith appoint one of its members to be responsible for organizing the 2006 GLS Championship, and said person shall also function as Vice-Chairman of the GLS for the next year.
(4). The following resolution regarding location of the 2005-2006 Great Lakes Section Circuit Events was made, seconded, and unanimously passed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following schedule shall be used for Great Lakes Section Circuit Events for the 2005-2006 fencing season:
August N/A
September Michigan Division
October Northern Ohio Division
November Kentucky Division
December-January Columbus, Ohio Division
February Indiana Division
March Southwest Ohio Division
April Sectional in Kentucky
May N/A
Note: Results must be reported to the GLS Secretary as soon as possible after each Circuit Event in order for points to be tabulated.
MISCELLANEOUS: None.
(1). The next meeting of the GLS Executive Committee was set for the end of the first day of competition of the 2006 GLS Championships.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned by the Chairman.
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Secretary
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Chairman