The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m. By President Nietman in the skittles room at the Gruenhagen Conference Center. Board member Matt Merrill was absent. No proxies were presented.
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The Secretary read the minutes of the 1997 membership meeting. A motion to accept the Minutes as read was entered by Mike Selig, seconded by Chris Krumenauer. Motion carries.
Errol Hartman had a question regarding Board resolution A. The Board makes a motion to insert Resolution D, which deletes section 7.3 from the by-laws. Motion carries unanimously.
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Presidents Report: Mike Nietman introduced the Board members to the Membership. He then reads the Presidents Report.
Bruce Shampo has a question regarding the Tour and rating deflation.
- Treasurers Report: Chris Krumenauer gives his report on the fiscal status of the WCA. A motion was entered by Mike Selig to accept the report. It was seconded by Tom Feeney as amended. Motion carries with Chris abstaining.
- Topics for discussion: The Board accept the adulation from its loyal subjects. There was discussion regarding the 2000 National Scholastic Championship and the WCAs involvement.
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ELECTIONS
NOMINEE NOMINATOR VOTES Guy Hoffman Wayne Meier 28 Mike Nietman Errol Hartman 29 Mike Selig Tom Feeney 19 Matt Roeder Brian Brzezinski 10 Larry Schmitt Errol Hartman 8 William Murtaugh (write in) 1
Bill Murtaugh made a motion to close nominations, seconded by John Wagner, motion carries.
The secretary distributed the ballots. The election committee compiled the results (see above).
Errol Hartman makes a motion to adjourn, motion carries.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
The Board meeting to follow after a five minute break.