IANRP 2005 WORKSHOP

PHOENIX ARIZONA

            Reading of minutes from 2004 meeting: 

Motion to approve and second. 

2004 meeting minutes approved. 

B. Roll Call of members:

Members Present:    Jeff Faught, Bill David, Fred Kruger, Dave Younkin, Al Buchert, Joe Barber, Tom Brelsford, Larry Gepfert, Sandy Lanham, Paul Snider

C. Reading of 2004 meeting minutes.

            Approved 

D. Treasurers Report:  

            Current balance $14,357.92

            Motion to approve and second. Treasurers’ report approved.

Fred ordered 500 pins in lieu of 400 due to a price break. 

E. Report of the President:

Thanks to all who worked on North Dakota Workshop. A lot of effort and coordination with narrow time frame.

IANRP would like to present a plaque to UND for their support and involvement in the Workshop. The UND officials pulled through under very short notice. 

Request that Executive Committee help Tony Paynes’ wife Amal through a donation from IANRP. Tony was tragically killed this spring in his private aircraft and his wife, Amal seriously injured. Tony was serving as IANRP Vice President at the time and was one of the most enthusiastic members we have ever had. He will be missed. 

Fred ordered 500 pins in lieu of 400 due to a price break.

F. Reports of Committees.

            No reports. 

G. Applications of new memberships:

No new members or irregular memberships to report. 

H. Presentations:

No new papers presented. Paul Snider to get information on workshop for newsletter. 

I. Old Business:

            IANRP Video upgrade to more footage and second update to be published.

            Request for additional video for IANRP Video thru con aero from other members.

            If we have outside requests for video should we charge to offset cost? Any copyright issues, we need to check into this. If members request a copy do we charge? 

J. Election of Officers:

            President: Jeff Faught to continue due to tragic loss of Tony Payne.

            Vice President: Nominations: Mike Vivon by Dave Younkin and Steve Waters by Larry Gepfert. 6 votes Mike, 2 votes Steve. Mike Vinon is new Vice President.

            Treasurer: Fred Kruger

            Secretary: Bill David

Public Affairs:

Newsletter Editor:

Librarian/Web Editor: John Clem 

K. Installation of Newly Elected Officers:

            New officers accepted by majority. 

L. New Business:

            IANRP to reimburse Fred Kruger $25 for ink cartridges for printer per year and reimburse cost for mailing pins & stickers.

            If membership is not renewed within one year after expiration that member shall be dropped from mailings and membership terminated. Exec committee to respond.

            Tom requested we look at trying to offset cost of retirees attending workshops. Possibly waving registration fee or something else. Exec committee to discuss.

            Fred proposed we allow for retired, current, long time members a lifetime membership in IANRP with full member rights. Fred will come up with bylaw change and Exec committee to vote at next meeting.

            Proposed if we should have membership in International Assoc. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It would be beneficial to join so we can promote our objectives and video at their workshop. Joe Barber to get info and report at next meeting.

            Dues increased from $25 to $35 annually. Approved

            Francis Satterlee made $100 donation to IANRP for Curly (sp.). IANRP President (Jeff) to write thank you to Francis.

            Request for IANRP to donate $500 to Tony Payne’s wife Amal and IANRP president to compose letter of thanks for Tony’s dedication and hard work promoting IANRP. Approved by majority.

            Alaska proposed and accepted for next years workshop. Paul Anderson and his crew to host. Thanks Paul.

            Florida a possible for 2007. Joe Barber to check at Titusville for possible contacts to host. Colorado possible alternate for2007Minnosota possible for 2008.

            Proposed that we put word out on Con-aero web site for possible future locations of workshops.

            Dave Younkin and Larry Waskow nominated and approved to Exec committee.

            Proposed student discount into IANRP by Paul Snider. Possibly $15 and to include Pin and bumper sticker. Exec committee to discuss.

            Proposed scholarship for student enrolled in natural resource studies. Qualification to be. i.e. junior enrolled in natural resource studies and in pilot training or licensed pilot.

            Nominations coming from instructors and professors.

            We should also include cadets membership.

            Paul Snider to head committee for recommendations to Exec committee. Joe, Al, and Dave to help come up with program, cadet application form and present to Exec committee.

M.        Meeting adjourned 12:15pm Thursday September 29, 2005.