Minutes of a Special Meeting
of the Board
April 1, 2006
Attending:
Rick Rupkey, President, Scott Warren, Vice President, Bob Richardson, Secretary, Dwight Eller, Treasurer, Bill Malcomb, Member (via teleconference) , Rusty Buss, Member, Bob Ruikka, Member, Tom Sanders, Member, Dave Alspach, Member, Tony Marrs, Member, Lee Esch, Member, Jay Richardson, Member (via teleconference), and Vern Myers, Brother.
President Rupkey, noting the presence of a quorum, called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. The meeting was held in the conference room of KMSB/KTTU at 1855 North Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona.
On a motion by Member Sanders and a second by Member Buss, the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of November 19, 2005 as posted on the website were unanimously approved.
On a motion by Member Sanders and a second by Member Buss, the Board voted unanimously to remove Bert Ratia from the Board of Directors.
On a motion by Member Alspach and a second by Secretary Richardson, Vern Myers was unanimously elected to serve the remainder of Brother Ratia's term on the Board of Directors.
Treasurer Eller reported that there is $505.76 in the Operating account and $1,699.48 in the Alumni account.
Member Malcomb reported a current balance of $338,498.36 in the investment account.
Secretary Richardson updated the board on Homecoming 2006. After discussion, the Board reached a consensus on again hosting a Friday night event at the Old Pueblo Grill with the association paying for appetizers. We would again do a membership meeting at our tent on the Mall. Secretary Richardson indicated he would attempt to get the UA Alumni Association to segregate tents wish to play loud music into one area. He indicated he would keep the Board updated via e-mail on Homecoming plans with the thought that if there is movement toward a recharter, we may want to move the Membership meeting to another location.
Vice President Warren updated the Board on the Tucson Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk in October. He showed pictures of the walk and also a letter thanking ATW for our contribution in 2005. That allowed SANDS to attract other donations and a full-time sponsor for the walk. The Board agreed we should look for other philantrophy opportunities, especially high profile ones. Vice President Warren lamented the lack of success of the "First Friday" social gatherings and indicated he would continue to pursue options.
Three committees appointed by the Board at the November 19, 2005 meeting regarding initial efforts toward rechartering reported.
President Rupkey said the Alumni committee was working toward getting a more accurate listing of our alumni addresses and e-mail. He's working with Board Member Lee Cox on that effort. They will utilize a new UA Alumni list due out in October and hope to have a much improved EB contact list by the first of the year.
Secretary Richardson said he and member Chris Scileppi had met with UA officials regarding a rechartering effort. The officials seemed pleased with our initial plans of a lodge and insistence on positive membership programs. Member Scileppi continues to work on discussions with the National Fraternity over some legal concerns in the State of Arizona.
Treasurer Eller reported for the fundraising commitee indicating that nothing should be done at the current time until the other committees had completed their work.
The Board tentatively scheduled the Fall special meeting of the Board for Saturday, October 7, 2006.
The Board considered no Old Business.
The Board considered no New Business.
Following Good of the Order, the Board
Meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.
These minutes were approved at a special meeting of the EB Board on October 7, 2006.
Signed:
Bob Richardson
Secretary