United States Power Squadron® - District 10

Fall Conference Meeting

Leathem Smith Lodge, Sturgeon Bay WI

30 October 2004

D/C Schult called the meeting to order at 0950.

The Colors were presented and the Pledge of allegiance was given.

P/D/C Mollica introduced all the P/C that are in attendance,

P/D/C Jerry Brings, SN 1981-1982

P/D/C Jack Newman, AP 1982-1983

P/D/C Dick Siebert, SN 1990-1991

P/D/C Neil McMillin, SN 1995-1996

P/D/C Alan Wentworth, SN 1998-1999

P/D/C Geir Seger, JN 1999-2000

P/D/C Ben Coons, P 2000-2001

P/D/C Ron Kraase, SN 2001-2002

P/D/C Mike Wiedel, AP 2002-2003

P/D/C Art Mollica, SN 2003-2004

D/C introduced the National guest CC Les Johnson and his wife Mary Lou, and National Flag Lt Ted Kontos and his wife Margie. CC acknowledged that D/10 has 24 jobs on National level. Seven of the 24 serve multiple jobs.

Sturgeon Bay Mayor Dennis McIntosh welcomed the membership to his city. D/C read a proclamation presented by the Mayor, who is short of voice due to illness.

P/C Al Harmon explained the voting rules were stated and that voting would be by voting cards only. Voting by the Council and the elected Bridge and the immediate P/C, Chairman of the Rules, Audit, Planning and Nominating committees. Current Squadron Commanders and Squadron education Officers and Delegates. The D/C said that speakers in good standings must first be recognized by the D/C and may speak only once per motion and are limited to a max of 2 minutes.

Secretary called the roll; Present were;

D/C Don Schult, AP Commander

D/Lt/C Jeff Hamilton, AP Executive Officer

D/Lt/C Ted Smyczek, SN Educational Officer

D/Lt/C Bob Stierna, SN Administrative Officer

D/Lt/C Dave Carlson, SN Secretary

D/Lt/C Mike Beckman, SN Treasurer

P/D/C Art Mollica, SN Immediate Past District Commander

D/Lt Kathy Schult, AP Nominating Committee

P/D/C Mike Wiedel, AP Planning Committee

P/D/Lt/C Dennis Peterson, SN Audit Committee

P/C Al Harmon, AP Rules Committee

P/R/C Maurice Rice Jr., AP Law Committee

Cdr Donna Van Dresser, JN Central WI SEO no 3 Delegates

Cdr Carole Biddick, AP Door County SEO 3 Delegates

Cdr David A Mattson, AP Duluth SEO 7 Delegates

Cdr Mike Buege, P Green Bay SEO no 3 Delegates

Absent Hiawatha Valley SEO 3 Delegates

Cdr Robert Hohert, AP Madison SEO 5 Delegates

Cdr Cindy Winger, P Milwaukee SEO 4 Delegates

Cdr Kim O’Neil, P Minnetonka SEO 8 Delegates

Cdr Geoff Carman, P Oshkosh SEO no 2 Delegates

Cdr Andrea Davis, P St. Paul SEO 6 Delegates

Cdr Jennifer Cihak, S Sheboygan SEO 0 Delegates

P/D/C’s 10

A quorum is present.

The minutes of the Spring Council and Conference were approved as written.

P/D/C Mollica read the actions of last nights Council Meeting except for the 3 relating to the Budget. (see council meeting minutes) A motion was made to ratify the actions read actions made by Cdr David Mattson and seconded by D/Lt/C Stierna. Motion approved.

The Squadron Commanders gave a brief report highlighting their most important item. Complete reports are on file.

Nancy Sullivan gave Minnetonka’s presentation for the Spring Conference to be held at the Sheraton West Minneapolis On April 1-3 2005.

P/C Greg Holmen Ass’t. Treasurer gave a power point presentation as to why we are in the shape we are. Also what is proposed to fix the existing problems.

P/D/C Art Mollica read the 3 motions from the Council Meeting of 29 October 2004

1) A motion to approve the budget as presented which was approved and passed by the Council.

2) A motion to raise District dues by $4.85 was approved and passed by the Council.

3) A motion to eliminate subsides to Council members for 2005-2006 for the Winter Council Meeting was approved and passed by the Council.

A motion by D/Lt/C Jeff Hamilton and seconded by Cdr Kim O’Neil to ratify the 3 motions as presented by P/D/C Mollica. Discussion followed.

A privileged motion to break out the 2-3 motions for separate action was made by Jeff Davis and seconded by Cdr Carole Biddick . Motion approved.

Marie Coons made a motion to change the dues increase to $5.00, seconded by Cdr O’Neil. Motion approved.

P/D/C Ben Coons amend to motion that the Enrichment Fund be frozen at $13,000 with the balance of $4,000 be applied to rebuild the Reserve Fund to $5,000. The excess to be handled at the discretion of the Council. Seconded by D/Lt/C Dave Carlson. Motion approved.

1991 Reserve Fund was established.

2001 Enrichment Fund was established.

Motion to approve the amended budget made by D/Lt/C Hamilton and seconded by Cdr O’Neil Motion approved.

P/D/Lt/C Dennis Peterson October 30 2004 members of the audit committee met with the Treasurer and reviewed the balance sheet of Sept 30 2004 for a 31 month period. Audit report signed by P/D/Lt/C’s Peterson and Wirtz. Motion to accept audit report by Cdr Van Dresser and seconded by Cdr Mattson. Motion approved.

Rules and Planning Committees had no reports at this time.

Education Fund. P/D/C Siebert reported that the following Squadrons are at 100% contribution. Central WI, Door County, Green Bay, Hiawatha Valley, Milwaukee, M&M, Oshkosh, St. Paul and Sheboygan. A special note that M&M made a $500 donation after giving their 100% contribution. All donations must be made by November 30 2004. M&M Cdr Ken Sparr was presented with the 19^th award for their Squadron. This being their final award.

Unfinished Business;

D/Lt Jim Pahl-Washa reported on the Grand Excursion high lights. Many members gave many hours of their time. Most days starting at 0630 until 2300 most days. This was a joint function between District 10 & 30.

New Business;

P/D/C Ben Coons made it clear to all that the approved budget is for the year 2005-2006. Ben made a motion to eliminate the subsides for the January 2005 Winter Council meeting for members attending. Seconded by Jeff Davis. Motion approved.

DEO Ted Smyczak, SN reported the following achievements for the Education year running from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004

Madison Squadron won the Prince Henry Trophy for the July 1 2003 – June 30 2004 Educational Year.

Congratulations to Central WI, for coming in 6^th in the nation in Piloting. Madison for 7^th place in Junior Navigation. Sheboygan for 5^th in Engine Maintenance and Central WI for 7^th in Weather.

D/10 came in 7^th in Junior Nav and 4^th in Weather Course. These are all National rankings.

D/1^st/Lt Bill Dohr presented the 3 Teaching Aids brought to the Conference.

1^st place Central WI, overhead transparency on a weather course memory aid on how to remember wind directions around highs and lows. Presenter – Cdr Donna Van Dreser.

2^nd place Hiawatha Valley, overhead transparency plotting standards for Piloting. Presenter – Lt/C John Speckien

3^rd place Hiawatha Valley, overhead transparency on how the poles rotate positions for Piloting. Presenter – Lt/C John Speckien

First, second and third place received $50, $30 and $20 respectively. John Speckien won the participation drawing of a Davis Weather Reference Card. There were 3 entries in the competition.

Cdr Winger made a motion that Milwaukee be able to host the Summer Rendezvous for 2006. Seconded by Cdr Van Dreser. Motion approved.

St. Paul gave Door County a gift for their 50^th Anniversary.

Winter Council is set for January 28-29 2005 at the Westwood Center.

R/C Alan Wentworth reminded members about the N Club meeting Sunday at 0930.

D/Lt/C Dave Carlson, SN

District Secretary