Chair David Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:03 a.m.

Present: David Schultz, Bernie Bullert, John LaPointe, Allen Lamm, Jon Eaton, Glen Gerads, John Thom, Dick Nagy, Yasser Abouaish, Terry Reisch, Petrona Lee, David Allen.

Also: Lori Ropa

Absent: Jarrod Christen, Bob Keiper, Jim Plahn, John Hill

Motion by Lamm to re-appoint David Allen as Secretary/Treasurer. Second by Thom. Passed unanimously.

Motion by Thom to eliminate the position of Assistant Secretary. Second by Nagy. Passed unanimously.

The Board confirmed recipients of the following annual awards:
Fuller Award – John Thom
L.N. Thompson – Gerald Allen
Meritorious Service – Dick Nagy
Gimmicks & Gadgets – No award given

The following individuals were appointed to Chair positions:
Council Chairs

Administrative – John LaPointe

Technical/Professional – Jon Eaton

Committee Chairs – See attached addendum.

Motion by Lamm to approve appointments. Second by Lee. Motion passed unanimously.

No other appointments were made by Schultz.

The Board elected Jim Haugen as Trustee-at-Large to fill the position left vacant by the election of John Thom to Chair-Elect.

The Board evaluated the 1999 Conference and made recommendations to be brought to Ewald Consulting Group for the 2000 Conference. Two specific recommendations were to secure the DECC for a future conference in Duluth and to look at improving the exhibitor show.

The Board evaluated the services of Ewald Consulting Group and will take the following steps:
Discuss concerns with Franzmeier over the Breeze costs and layout.
Discuss with Franzmeier recommendations for 2000 Conference.
Meet with Franzmeier to develop goals for 2000.

Schultz asked the Board for input on whether to move the pre-conference Board meeting from Tuesday morning to Monday evening and, to have all committee meetings Tuesday morning.

Allen asked which Board members were interested in information on the regional meeting in Milwaukee. Information to be sent to those who are interested.

Thom requested that Mutual Aid be discussed at the January meeting.

Lori Ropa gave a few brief comments.

Next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2000.

Motion by Nagy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Thom. Passed unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

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