MINUTES

OF THE

BOARD MEETING

Date of Meeting: October 18, 2005

Present at the meeting:

Dick Vaughn, President

Vern Nelson, Vice President & Web Manager

Bob Earl, Secretary

Ray Schrecengost, Treasurer

Bill Johnson, Activities Officer

Elton Dyal, Programs Officer

Al Galvi, Member at Large

Absent from the meeting:

Bernie Peterson, Provost

Gary Vacin, Member at Large

Bob Walch, Member at Large

Dick Vaughn requested Bob Earl to conduct the meeting; the meeting opened at 9:33 am.

The Board Meeting Notes from May 17, 2005 were approved.

Report from the Officers:

Ray Schrecengost reported that there is $806.14 in the bank and that he has a $10 check to deposit.

Vern Nelson shared a report indicating the number of visits to the SLAC web page and named the many countries around the world from where the visits originated. Vern also gave a synopsis of a survey completed by members this summer. The survey indicates that almost all members use the web page more than once a month and that they appreciate receiving the “Updates”.

Bill Johnson, reporting on club activities, provided feedback on a survey he conducted. Bill said that 50 responses of 85 members were received and 18 responses of 26 pilots were received from a pilot survey. By far, both groups would like to find a way to beat the odds and make a successful Fly In to the San Diego area for a tour of the USS Midway. The Board felt that the Fly In to San Diego should be deferred until April 2005 when the air is a bit warmer and dryer, and there are more daylight hours. A Field Trip to the Mars Museum at ASU was also highly rated.

Elton Dyal reported that the speakers for the October 19 General Meeting will be Marty Stuart and Al Galvi. Elton reported that he has speakers committed to every meeting through February 2006.

Bill Johnson, reporting for the special ad hoc committee for shirts and jackets, said that jackets from J. C. Penny, described in the June Newsletter, are available. He did not identify a shop for the embroidery.

New Business

Vern raised the subject of caring for a growing library of books. The Board decided to ask the Provost, to secure the books and loan them to members.

Vern suggested that the Board meet at 6 pm on the night of the General Meeting rather than in the morning the day before the General Meeting. The Board agreed to change the meeting time as suggested.

Vern suggested that cell phone numbers should be listed in club records. The Board agreed that they could be included in the roster on the web and the roster maintained by the Treasurer.

Dick Vaughn reported that he appointed Elton Dyal to be the Chairman of the nominating committee. The offices of Vice President and Treasurer will be voted upon at the December General Meeting.

Dick Vaughn reiterated that he appointed Bob Walch and Gary Vacin to fill Member at Large positions on the Board for the duration of the 2005 term.

Bob Earl made a motion that the provisions of the SLAC By Laws 3.01 and 3.05 DISCLAIMER should be changed to eliminate the use of the Release from Liability Form. The motion carried for review and action at the November Board Meeting.

Vern Nelson made a motion to eliminate By Laws Article 9.01 Amendments. The motion carried for review and action at the November Board Meeting.

Bob Earl made a motion to change the provisions in the SLAC Policies and Procedures, Obituaries to specify that the President shall ask the Treasurer to take the action to distribute a contribution. This revision was approved by the Board.

Vern Nelson raised an issue of rapport regarding recognition of new members and visitors. The Board discussed the practice of asking new members and visitors to stand to introduce themselves to the Club, but it was reasoned that more can be done. As a test the Board wants Members at Large to make it their responsibility to move around the room prior to a General Meeting and seek out the new members and visitors as an act of kindness, introduction, and openness for the purpose of engaging in a conversation and welcoming. Moreover, it is recommended that the visitors and the newest members be invited to meet briefly with the officers after a General Meeting as a means to extend friendship and welcoming. Further, the Board would like to see the Provost issue a special name tag to visitors and newest members that distinguishes them as special attendees.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 am.

Respectfully Submitted

Robert D. Earl, Secretary

October 18, 2005