WA-BC – AFS Chapter
EXCOM Teleconference Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2009
Attending: EXCOM: Larry Dominguez, Jim Shannon, Mark Pedersen, Julie Henning, Eric Knudsen; AGM call-ins Todd Kassler and Brian Missildine.
Minutes: Minutes approval for March 5 and February 19th, were postponed, suggested edits to be provided to Lisa Harlan for approval on April 16th, 2009.
Officer Reports
President: Larry corresponding with Western Division about WABC representation in Albuquerque. Julie H. able to make it to WD, will participate in professional panel. Reported on logo design and will provide final version for immediate use. Julie H. and Todd Kassler recruited for 2011 Committee chairs.
Larry found hand carved awards for special awards.
Past President: Noted that B. Missildine has shown interest in 2011 planning and Eric represented the chapter in two recent conferences, working on fundraising and sponsorship. Nominations announcement for awards went out to BC folks, several candidates from BC would be good, key BC folks have been talked to about AGM involvement. Eric sent out solicitation letter to past presidents to acquire award history.
President Elect: See AGM notes.
Vice President: Several nominations so far for awards, looking for list of past awards.
For AGM 2010. Possible AGM co-convening in Nainaimo, BC with 2010 24th Northeast Pacific Pink and Chum Salmon Workshop in March or April 2010. Keeping eye for other conferences that may overlap.
Exploring potential partnership with PNW seafood industry. Proposal for sponsorship has merit, could get future sponsorship, leading to a variety of sponsorship type such as recreational organizations.
Secretary/Treasurer: Clarifying non-profit status, may be identification number misunderstanding. 185 registrants for AGM to date. Kept early and late registration
12 waivers for student presenters – More waivers for student volunteers. Maintained early registration fee deadline. Mark meals and refreshment budget.
Newsletter Editor: not present
Topics
09AGM: Plenary session finalized. Business Lunch agenda completed.
Social Program Chair was not really designated so there seems to be some lack of oversight although individual events are progressing in planning.
Larry to talk to Mark L. about breaks and food provision among other accommodation items.
Arrangements needed for student volunteer breakfast.
Dessert for Squaxin Tribal members: Recommended sheet cakes, need price for that on Wed evening
Mark L needs excess food programmed into Tuesday evening meal.
Jim and Larry will talk to Mark LaRiviere about these items
We need to understand the status of refreshments. Eric and Todd K. will coordinate for beverage connection at Fish Tale Ale, will compare to cork fee expenses.
New program version will be posted.
Old Business: None
New Business: Larry will circulate South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group calendar proposal for recommended support.
Next Teleconference: Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7:30am.