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Saturday, 20 January, 1996
ISECCo annual meeting of members
The evening began with a dinner of moose stew and potato salad
with apple pie at 5pm.
715 PM Call to order official start of meeting
Proxies were tallied. There were five sent in (Ellen Million,
Chandra Schaeffer, Channon Price, Keith Ofsowitz, Debra Hisle).
Ray Collins was nominated for director by Robert Hale. The nomination
was seconeded by Chris Lynn. There was 4 proxies in favor, and
none opposed. The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Richard Guse was nominated for director by Chris Lynn. The nomination
was seconded by Debi Wilkinson. There was 4 proxies in favor,
and none opposed. The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Chris Lynn was nominated for general secretary by Kraig Smyth.
The nomination was seconded by Richard Guse. There was 4 proxies
in favor, and none opposed. The vote was unanimously in favor
from all present.
Frances Nichols was nominated for organizational secretary by
Robert Hale. The nomination was seconded by Ram P. There was 1
proxy in favor (name write in), and none opposed (no names were
on list for nominees). The vote was unanimously in favor from
all present.
Kraig Smyth was nominated for vice-president by Ram. The nomination
was seconded by Debi. There was 3 proxies in favor, and none opposed.
The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Richard Guse was nominated for treasurer by Frances Nichols. The
nomination was seconded by Kraig. There were no proxy votes either
way because his name was not on the list (actually no one was
on the list). The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Motion to add a new membership type, for e-mail members receiving
updates and meeting notices only, by Robert. The motion was seconded
by Debi. There was 3 proxies in favor and 1 opposed. The vote
was unanimously in favor from all present.
Discussion of name for new membership type name. The favorites,
after vote, were free internet observer (5 votes), and cybernaut
(3 votes).
Motion to review Article I of by laws by Robert. The motion was
seconded by Kraig. There was no changes proposed. This will extend
sunset until the year 2006. There was 1 proxy in favor and 1 opposed.
The vote was unanimously in favor from all present. The article
is unchanged.
Motion to a modification of voting members by Robert. The motion
was seconded by Kraig. It would create a quorum of contributing
members needed to hold a meeting. Members not contributing would
vote but not be counted in the quorum. There was 3 proxies opposed
and 1 for. Of the members present, 7 people were for and 2 were
against.
Lengthy discussion of previous measure.
Motion to postpone prior measure by Chris. The motion was seconded
by Robert. Motion given because vote was too close and more discussion
and research needed. The vote was unanimous by all present.
Motion to fix typo in Article III regarding changing 250 hours
to 1250 hours by Robert. The motion was seconded by Frances. The
motion was not included on the proxies. The vote was unanimously
in favor from all present. Sunset provision for article now expires
2006.
Robert left at 8:30.
Review of article IV discussion.
Motion to change gender specific wording in article IV by Chris.
The motioned was seconded by Debi. The vote was unanimously in
favor from all present.
Motion to change, in article IV, "he shall" to "the
president shall" by Chris. The motion was seconded by Ram.
The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Motion to change, in article IV, "he shall" to "the
treasure shall" by Chris. The motion was seconded by Richard.
The vote was unanimously in favor from all present.
Motion to change, in article IV, "his transactions"
to "performed as treasurer" by Chris. The motion was
seconded by Debi. The vote was unanimously in favor by all present.
These changes change the sunset expiration date until 2006 for
article IV.
Motion to change gender specific wording in article XI by Chris.
Motion dead because no one seconded.
Motion to review article XI with no changes, for purpose to extend
sunset revision until 2006. The motion was seconded by Frances.
The vote was unanimously in favor by all present who voted. Chris
abstained from voting.
Discussion of UAF club.
Motion not to change by laws at this time for specific inclusion
of an article for clubs by Richard. The motion was seconded by
Debbie. The vote was unanimously in favor by all present.
Motion to recommend the board of directors recognize a proposed
ISECCo club at UAF by Chris. The motion was seconded by Frances.
The vote was unanimously in favor by all present.
Motion to assist in the formation of UAF ISECCo chapter by Richard.
The motion was seconded by Chris. The vote was unanimously in
favor by all present.
Lengthy discussion on UAF chapter.
Motion to table discussion of club by Frances. The motion was
seconded by Kraig.
Point of order by Richard.
The vote was unanimously in favor by all present
Review of Mars Base 0. Estimated hours needed in 1996 = 2410.
Proposal from proxy to continue work on Mars Base 0. Proposal
seconded by Richard. There was 4 proxies for and 1 abstaining.
The vote was unanimously in favor by all present.
Proposal to continue "ice gun" from proxy.
Limited discussion of proposal for 5 minutes to Ray.
Motion to postpone project until after 1996 by Debi. The motion
was seconded by Chris. There was 2 proxies in favor and 1 opposed.
The vote was all in favor except Kraig of those present.
Motion to continue web upgrade as on proxy. There was 5 proxies
for.
Lengthy discussion of web project.
Call to order by Richard.
Call question by Kraig on web site continuation. Call seconded
by Debi. There was 5 proxies for continuation. Chris was opposed.
Frances abstained from voting. Of others present the vote was
unanimously in favor.
Motion by Chris for Ray to turn over 1994 newsletter on 28 Jan
1996. Chris will edit, print, and copy by Feb 1996. We will have
a meeting 7 pm on 3 Feb 1996 to prepare outgoing mail. The motion
was seconded by Richard. The vote was unanimously in favor by
all present.
Moot motion 4a in proxy.
offer refund and request to keep: 5 proxies
not mention it: 0 proxies
Motion to table discussion on space gun by Frances. The motion
was seconded by Debi. The vote was unanimously in favor by all
present.
Motion to get office space for ISECCo by Debi. The motion was
seconded by Richard. All proxy abstained. The vote was unanimously
in favor by all present.
Motion to share office space with TANSTAAFL Inc. on/before Aug
1996 as available per TANSTAAFL at a cost of $1500 for 2 years
paid upfront by Chris. The motion was seconded by Kraig. The vote
was unanimously in favor by all present.
Motion to spend (appx 300 hrs) time to upgrade and consolidate
office by Kraig. The motion was seconded by Chris. There was 1
proxy in favor and 4 abstained. The vote was unanimously in favor
by all present.
11:30 official break
11:35 resume
garden discussion
Motion for full garden with Ray and Frances as primary workers
with time at pre-plant to review proposal by Richard. The motion
was seconded by Ram. Frances, Debi, and Kraig abstained from voting.
Of those voting the motion was unanimously in favor.
Discussion on buying Marilyn's land.
12:00 Debi leaves.
Motion to allow Ray to solicit investors to buy Marilyn's land.
The motion was seconded by Kraig. The vote was unanimously in
favor by those present. Not on proxy.
Motion to postpone sailboat lottery until 1997 by Frances. The
motion was seconded by Kraig. The vote was unanimously in favor
by those present. Not on proxy.
isecco.org discussion
Motion to obtain domain name (isecco.org) by Ram. The motion was
seconded by Richard. The vote was unanimously in favor by those
present. Not on proxy.
discussion on renaming meetings
discussion on time needed for 1996
discussion on logging hours via web
discussion of sponsoring The 9 Planets web site after completion
of ISECCo web page
Motion to postpone sponsorship discussion until 1997 by Chris.
The motion was seconded by Frances. The vote was unanimously in
favor by those present. Not on proxy.
Motion to adjourn by Chris. The motion was seconded by Kraig.
The vote was unanimously in favor by those present.
1:10 meeting adjourned.