United States Power Squadron® - District 10
Fall Conference Meeting
Inn on Lake Superior, Duluth MN
1 November 2003
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 0915
D/C Art Mollica, SN, introduced Duluth’s Mayor Gary Doty, United States Coast Guard Lt/C Mark Ledbetter and the Chief Commanders Representative V/C John Alter SN. Brief comments were made by all three in thanking the Duluth Squadron for inviting them to share their gratitude for the work that the Power Squadron does.
A roll was taken and Secretary Dave Carlson reported that a quorum was present.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the Council and Spring Conference, and Special Rendezvous meetings. The Motion was ADOPTED.
Bridge Officer Reports were read and are part of the seat packets. (see attachment)
DEO Ted Smyczek, SN explained the Prince Henry scoring which was given to each squadron.
D/Lt Ruth Wentworth, P, presented information on a National Cook book.
D/Lt/C Jeff Hamilton gave a presentation on the POWER OF ONE. The Power of One is the new buss word around the USPS organization.
D/C Art Mollica, SN read a Treasurers report for our Treasurer Mike Beckman who was unable to be here.
Committee Reports
Rules Committee covered the proposed changes to the D/10 By Laws. (see attached) These changes do include the Motion from D/Lt Ruth Wentworth of the nominations committee that was brought before the Council meeting earlier today. A Motion was made and seconded to approve the changes and send the changes to National Rules for final approval prior to our Spring Conference. The Motion was ADOPTED.
Audit Committee no report.
Planning Committee P/D/C Geir Seger reported that there was nothing to be considered prior to this mornings Council Meeting and the items from there should be reviewed in time for the Spring Conference.
Nominating Committee chair D/Lt Ruth Wentworth presented the slate of officers for the year of 2004-2005 as follows;
Cdr Don Schult, AP XO Jeff Hamilton, AP
DEO Ted Smyczek, SN Admin Bob Stierna, SN
Sec Dave Carlson, SN Tres Mike Beckman, SN
ADEO Bill Dohr, SN Rules Judy McMillin, P & Al Harmon, AP
Audit Dennis Peterson, SN Planning Art Mollice, SN & Steve Farrell, AP
Educational Fund chair R/C Bill Seibert, SN, was unable to be here but sent our Commander an email a report that said all D/10 Squadrons have donated making our District 100% for the first time.
Squadron Commanders reports the rules were suspended to not read the Commanders reports. All reports can be gotten from your local Commander. All reports are in the Commanders reports.
A motion was made and seconded to print enough seat packets for all conference attendees. After much discussion the motion was with drawn. A committee will be formed to resolve this issue.
District 10 Commander Art Mollica read his report, (see attached).
Fall Council Meeting Secretary Dave Carlson read that the minutes from the Spring Council, Conference and Special Rendezvous were approved, also the motion on the Rule changes presented by D/Lt Jim Robinson, Jr, SN. A Resolution by St Paul Cdr Greg Holman was read (see attached) this was referred to the Planning Committee. D/10 Proposed Resolution written by R/C Frank Golle (see attached) a motion was adopted to send this to the Rules, Planning and Education Depts. A Motion was made and seconded to approve the actions of the District Council. The Motion was ADOPTED. Cdr Art Mollica stepped down to speak on Frank Golle’s Resolution. He made an amended motion to not approve the Councils action on the resolution, this was seconded and the Motion was ADOPTED. This Resolution will come before the Conference later today.
Teaching Aids were presented by
D/Lt Ruth Wentworth made a Motion that find away to provide seat packets to everyone at the Conference. This was a second after which many amendments were presented. After which all amendments were with drawn. A committee will be formed to resolve this issue by the request of the District Commander.
Unfinished Business
A presentation was given by the Minnetonka Squadron on the 2004 District Summer Rendezvous. To be held July 23-25 2004. This will be at Big Island, Streeter Cove Lake Minnetonka. Literature was handed out with all information needed.
We depart from unfinished business for a moment of silence. 1100 which is the time of P/D/C William Prices Memorial Service.
Tolling of the Bell The names of our departed members were read as follows;
Door County Robb Firehammer St Paul Bruce Bakken
St Paul Keith Hauger M&M James Arnold
Duluth Joseph Szarke Minnetonka Stan Arvick
Minnetonka Ed Stanke Minnetonka P/D/C William Price SN
More Unfinished Business
Door County Players presented a skit promoting the Fall Conference for 29-31 October 2004. This also will be Door County’s 50th Anniversary.
New Business
Central Wisconsin will hoist the D/10 Spring Conference and Change of Watch will be in Wausau WI, 26-28 March 2004. Registration forms are available here today.
New Business
D/10 Proposed Resolution written by P/R/C Frank Golle (see attached) this proposal was read by D/C Art Mollica and a motion was made and seconded. After much discussion the question was called the vote for the question passed The Resolution did not pass.
P/D/C Jerry Brinks brought up the dues collection issue where he heard that District has been collecting dues from all Active, Additional Active and anyone else possible. According to the District By-Laws only Active Members are subject to District Dues. After a brief discussion this was turned over to the Treasurer to handle and report back to the Spring Conference.
Meeting adjourned at 1118
D/Lt/C Dave Carlson SN
Secretary