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July 25, 2003  -  Official Business Meeting Minutes

(Minutes to be approved at the September, 2003 meeting.)

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:55pm by President Jean Wright.  Mrs. Wright welcomed everyone.

Quorum Report
Parliamentarian Marsha Berry reported that in the group of members present, 14 would constitute a majority vote;  11 would be enough for a 2/3 vote.

Minutes
In the absence of Evelyn Kozar, Recording Secretary, the minutes of the April 26, 2003 meeting were read by Joan Nardi.  The minutes were approved as read.

Officers' Reports
The President's report was presented by Jean Wright.  It was accepted as read.

The Treasurer's report was presented by Carol Cannon.  As of May 31, 2003, she reported an ending balance in the account of $11,129.77.  The report was accepted and filed.

The First Vice-President's report on Long Range Strategic Planning for Region II was presented by Linda Mack.  It was accepted as read.

The Second Vice-President's report was given by Sheldon Wrice, 2004 Conference Chair for Region II.  He distributed an application form to each regional representative titled, "Call for Proposals".  Regional representatives are to make copies and distribute these to members, informing members that completed forms are due at the given address by May 15, 2003.  The report was accepted a presented.  (See "Call for Proposals", two-sided page.)

The Third Vice-President, Membership and Retention, Richard Hays, sent a summary of his study to all regions at an earlier date.  His report was accepted.

In the absence of the Student Vice-President, no report was given.

In the absence of the Newsletter Editor, no report was given, but the President requested that articles for the August newsletter be sent to Emma Mahar as soon as possible.

Historian Charlotte Miller asked that scrapbook material be sent to her.

Myra Powell presented her Advisor's report.  She announced that the Great Lakes Region meetings scheduled for September, 2003 and April, 2004 would be held at the South Bend Hampton Inn and Suites.  Negotiations are complete.  Hampton Inn may waive its meeting room fee and the sleeping rooms will be $69.00 ($89.00 for the President's Suite).  The report was accepted.  (Applause followed.)

Standing Committee Reports

AWARDS
Awards Committee Chairperson, Charlene Handzel, presented award certificates to chapters as follows:

• BRONZE Award (for gaining 2-20 initiates during the biennium)
  Gamma Pi (2)
  Beta (2)
  Lambda (4)
  Gamma Epsilon (6)
  Toledo (9)
  Central Ohio (10)
  Fort Wayne (11)
  Beta Tau (12)
  Detroit (12)
  Evansville (13)
• SILVER Award (for gaining 21-29 initiates)
  Beta Lambda (32)
  Beta Delta (34)
  Gamma Gamma (36)
  Gamma Nu (37)
  Gamma Delta (46)
• GOLD Award (for gaining 50 or more initiates)
  Alpha Tau (55)
  Cleveland (60)
  Alpha Omega (70)
  Beta Epsilon (103)
  Gamma Iota (145)

A second category of awards was for maintaining or increasing membership.

• RUBY Award (for maintaining or increasing membership up to 5)
  Beta Pi (maintained)
  Detroit (3)
  Cleveland (4)
  Fort Wayne (5)
• DIAMOND Award (for increasing membership 6 or more)
  Beta Delta (7)
  Beta Epsilon (8)
  Toledo (11)
  Gamma Delta (22)
  Gamma Iota (35)

The Award Committee's report was accepted as presented.  Pictures of all awardees were taken.

BYLAWS
Bylaws Committee Chairperson, Myra Powell, reported that her committee would continue work on the Regional bylaws so that they are in agreement with the International bylaws and that they would be updated following our Region's strategic planning session in September, 2003.  The most current version is posted on the website.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Conference Committee Co-Chairpersons, Ruby Cain and Sheldon Wrice, reported that they expect 100-200 or more members to attend the June 23-26, 2004 Great Lakes Region Professional Conference.  Dr. Miles Gregory added information about Fort Wayne's outstanding record of historic "firsts".

FINANCE
Finance Committee Chairperson, Carol Cannon, stated that the financial report has been checked by three auditors.  A copy of that report will be printed in Region II's newsletter.  (Report accepted for filing with the Secretary.)

LONG-RANGE PLANNING
The Long-Range Planning Committee's report was given by Chairperson, Ruby Cain.  Her committee plans to contact Region II Chapter Presidents to make known the Pi Lambda Theta's International mission, goals, and core values, and encourage chapters to follow these guidelines.  Details were included in the report filed with the Secretary.

MEMBERSHIP & RETENTION COMMITTEE
Membership & Retention Committee Chairperson, Richard Hays, had submitted his report at an earlier date.

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