Pi Lambda Theta
... An International Honor and Professional
Association in Education
Great Lakes
Region (Region II) serves:
Illinois Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
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October, 1998 - Unofficial Business Meeting Minutes The Great Lakes Region business meeting was called to order at 11:40am by Sandra Zieve. Sandy thanked members for coming and making the conference what it is.. Roll Call of Chapters - The following were present:
*Designates a voting officer. Quorum Report - Myra Powell, parliamentarian, gave the quorum report. There were 24 chapters in good standing plus 7 attending officers, totaling 31 possible votes. A quorum for voting was 16 based on 16 chapters present and 7 voting officers for a total voting strength of 23. A simple majority of the voting body was 12. A 2/3 majority was 15. A quorum is present to conduct business. Minutes - Minutes of March 28, 1998, business meeting were approved as mailed. Treasurer's Report - Charlotte Miller presented the treasurer's report, as audited by Carol Cannon, Doris Hedler, and Carla Hardenbergh, of the total amount of money that Region II currently has. At the end of June 1, 1997, there was $542.53. Total income was $1,325.48. Total expenses were $1,552.71. This left total assets of $5,200.30. Current checking account balance was $696.99. Savings account balance was $1,185.17. We have in a certificate $3,318.14. This brings current assets to the total of $5,200.30. All action since that time has been conference related and will be reported as a separate conference statement when all the conference income and expenses have been taken care of. Correspondence - There was none to report. International Visitor - Sandy Zieve introduced Dr. Martha Mobley, PLT Treasurer, who brought greetings from the International Board of Directors. Dr. Mobley expressed thanks for the continued support of the Endowment Fund for scholarships and research which is now solvent. She urged all members to plan to attend the Biennial Conference in Atlanta, July, 1999. She noted the cultural aspects offered by the city as an additional incentive to attend. Dr Mobley reported on the Regional Development committee being chaired by Josh Sky which is investigating restructuring of the regions and officers of Pi Lambda Theta. The purpose is to alleviate the sandwich effect of international and local chapters or regions. Finally, she urged that applications fro scholarships, projects, and research be promoted by each and every chapter. Nominating Committee - Shirley Reynolds introduced the Nominating Committee:
Shirley Reynolds had been elected to chair at the meeting in San Diego, California. The following slated was presented:
The nominating committee was unable to obtain a Student Vice-President candidate. a name was submitted after time permitted by the Bylaws, time had elapsed, but the name will be able to be submitted from the floor in Atlanta. Sandy Zieve asked that Myra Powell check if the name for the Student Vice-President could be submitted from the floor today. There were no nominations from the floor for any office. Sandy Zieve announced that the other officers, not elected at this time are appointed by the Executive Board and they are: Historian, Newsletter Editor, and Parliamentarian. According to Bylaws, the Past-President will be the Advisor. Nominations from the floor for Student Vice-President were sought. Ann Balzanto nominated Trish Genovese, seconded by Myra Powell. Diane DeMuth moved that the slate be accepted as presented; seconded by Jacquie Eley. Motion carried. Sandy Zieve announced that the installation of officers would follow later. Kay Plew passed out surveys to be filled out by members to indicate past committee work and future committee preferences. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pat Wood, Conference Co-Chair, gave instructions to the SS Lilypad. She then introduced Mr. Phil Metcalf, a professional educator who is the chair of the Indiana State Professional Standards Board, a visiting professor at Ball State University, and chair of the Syracuse High School Math Department in Wawasee, Indiana, who will be our speaker after lunch. Sandy Zieve recessed the meeting until after lunch. RE-CONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER The meeting was reconvened at 11:15am, Sunday, October 3, 1998, by Sandy Zieve. EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS Ethyle Trovinger read the Board's recommendation that "Region II request International funding for the Professional Conference in the amount not to exceed $500.00." Pat Wood explained that this request was to offset the costs of the conference speakers who were not Pi Lambda Thetans. Previously, the regions could not apply for this assistance if they had more than $2,000.00 in their treasury. However, thanks to Dr. Martha Mobley's assistance, this has now been changed. The motion was moved by Richard Hays, seconded by Shirley Reynolds; motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS / BUSINESS Awards - Richard Hays presented to Rita Nawrocki-Chabin and Ethyle Trovinger the Outstanding Professional Awards from Great Lakes REgion II for their worthwhile efforts in furthering the goals of Pi Lambda Theta. Pat Wood recognized our Region II President of the past four years, Sandy Zieve, with a framed Certificate of Appreciation from Great Lakes Region II for her dedication and commitment to Pi Lambda Theta where she has served as chapter president, regional secretary, vice-president, and now will be serving her first term as a Vice-President on the International Board of Directors. Sandy Zieve received a standing ovation. Ethyle Trovinger presented her with yellow roses and card; Allison Crouse presented Sandy with a token of appreciation from the Cleveland Area Chapter. Sandy Zieve said her heart would always be with the regions. She expressed appreciation to those who served with her. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Pat Wood expressed appreciation to Ethyle Trovinger (1st Vice-President), Charlotte Miller (Treasurer), and Pat Wood (Advisor) to Pi Lambda Theta, Region II. The oath of office was administered to the newly elected officers using the 1990 installation wording. Myra Wright Powell was presented with a gavel by Sandy Zieve. Myra expressed the appreciation of the region to Sandy Zieve for her efforts in moving the region forward. A memo cube filled with money and a giant decorated chocolate chip cookie were presented to Sandy Zieve. Myra expressed her thanks for being elected president and looks forward to working with all the members. SILENT AUCTION Directions were given for the silent auction of baskets. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Jo Ann Scott, Secretary
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