SASFAA Conference
Minutes of the Annual Business Meeting
Hyatt Regency
February 13, 2005
February 13, 2005
President Janet Sain called
the annual business session to order at 5:36 PM.
Secretary Sandy Neel was
recognized. The minutes of the 2004
annual business session were presented for review.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes
of the 2004 business session held during the annual conference at the Sheraton
in
Karen Koonce
was recognized to give the Treasurer’s report for Lester McKenzie. The budget for 2005 was presented. The 2005 budget was submitted for audit.
Janet Sain asked NASFAA
Chair, George Chin to come forward to present the NASFAA Regional Leadership
Award. Dave Gelinas was presented the award and gave a few remarks.
Immediate Past President Ron
Day was recognized and made the report from the Nominations and Elections
Committee. The members of the committee
were recognized. The committee’s recommendations
were:
President-Elect Brent
Tener,
Leonard Gude,
Vice President Debra Tolly
Tollefson,
Maureen McFarland,
Treasurer Heather Boutell,
Paul Mittlehammer,
President Sain asked for
nominations from the floor for the office of President-Elect. There being none, the nominations were
closed. Nominations for Vice President
from the floor were solicited. There
being none, the nominations were closed.
Nominations from the floor were asked for the office of Treasurer. There being none, the nominations were
closed.
A motion was made and seconded to close the
nominations. The motion carried.
Nominees were asked to make a
statement in support of their candidacy.
Keith Reeves served as official timekeeper. After the candidacy statements were made,
Past President Day asked Marvin Ragland to give a PowerPoint presentation on
the voting procedures. Ron Day thanked
Marvin for his presentation then announced the location of the voting
area and the times the computers booth would be available for voting.
Monday, February 14, 2005 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2004 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The business session was
recessed at 6:04 p.m.
February 14, 2005
President Sain recognized the
following individuals for their service to SASFAA: Ron Day, Past President; Zita Barree, Vice
President and Lester Mckenzie, Treasurer.
Bill Fron,
John Burns, Marilyn Clark-Watkins, and Judy Deines
were recognized with Honorary Memberships.
The SASFAA Distinguished
Service Award was presented to Bob Godfrey.
Special Recognition was given
to Francine Reeves. A special thanks was given to Dee
Talley and Karen Fooks.
February 15, 2005
President Sain reconvened the
business meeting at 7:44 PM on February 15, 2005 in the Ballroom of the Hyatt
Regency Hotel.
Past President Day was
recognized and announced the results of the election. Those elected were:
President-Elect Brent Tener,
Vice President Debra Tolly
Tollefson,
Treasurer Heather Boutell,
Past President Day thanked
all the candidates. Ron Day reported that there were 565 votes cast.
A motion was made and seconded to destroy the paper ballots
and the electronic tally. The motion
carried.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the business
session at 7:48 PM. The motion was
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra J Neel
SASFAA Secretary 2004-2006