Board of Governors Meeting Minutes for 25 September 2001

GOVERNERS PRESENT:

George Marinakis

Harvey Stein

Amy Gilbert

Richard Jenkins

George Barney – Departed after first issue.

Roland Collins

Jonathan Reid (900CST – Departed after first issue)

FOUNDERS PRESENT:

Ron Lemke

Matt Gunter

Jim Davis

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 851 CST by Amy Gilbert.

MOTIONS:

Mr. Marinakis  moved to accept minutes of BOG meeting 8-19-01 as written. Ms. Gilbert seconded.

Motion passed for minutes of 8-19-01 to be accepted on a unanimous vote.

The board went into executive session on the first issue. 

955 CDT Minute-taking passed on to Matt Gunter as Amy has departed the meeting. 

VP of Communications

After a very brief discussion, Broder Illing was voted on and approved to become the new Vice President of Communications on the Board of Governors.

Supervisors

Dr. Craig Anderson was the only name put forth for Supervisor status. After little discussion, it was approved.

Old Business

The board is informed by the VP of Membership that Mr. Phil Dowling has withdrawn his request for a supervisor rating.

New Business

After a brief discussion, a new committee is formed to handle executive committee matters for the board of governors, headed up by Richard Jenkins.

Mr. Collins raises concerns over issues not in the code of conduct such as multiple connections. Mr. Marinakis informs the board that the code of regulations, in the process of being drafted, will cover this type of behavior.

Mr. Marinakis informed the board that he received an invoice from Network Associates for the registration of the satco.org domain name. We are also informed that Mr. Lesser has paid the amount on the invoice.  The board also agrees to finish the VATSIM/Randy Whistler deal by having Mr. Stein forward the final paperwork.

Votes

Mr. Stein moved to appoint Broder Illing for the VP of Communications on the Board of Governors. Seconded by Mr. Collins.

Mr. Marinakis – Y

Mr. Stein – Y

Mr. Collins – Y

Mr. Jenkins – Y

Ms. Gilbert – Y

5 yes, 0 no, motion carries

Mr. Marinakis moved that Dr. Anderson receive a supervisor rating. Mr. Jenkins seconded.

Mr. Marinakis – Y

Mr. Stein – Y

Mr. Collins – Y

Mr. Jenkins – Y

Ms. Gilbert – Y

5 yes, 0 no, motion carries

Mr. Marinakis moved that Mr. Jenkins chair a committee to deal with executive committee matters for the board of governors and have three other members on that committee. Mr. Jenkins seconded.

Mr. Marinakis – Y

Mr. Stein – Y

Mr. Collins – Y

Mr. Jenkins – Y

4 yes, 0 no, motion carries

Mr. Jenkins moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Stein. No objections, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1031pm CDT (0330z).