KABT Board Business

KABT WINTER BOARD MINUTES
Camp Williamson January 20, 2007

Randy Dix called the Executive Council of KABT to order at 9:25 AM. Those in attendance were: Randy Dix, Todd Carter, Pat Lamb, J.R. Schrock, Bill Welsh, Brad Williamson and Pat Wakeman. Paula Donham arrived at 10:34.

The agenda was approved as well as the 2006 minutes.

STANDING REPORTS
A. President Report—Randy D. would like to see a greater effort to communicate within the organization. E-mails have been a problem in the past, with invalid e-mails or incomplete lists. Now with valid e-mails communication is important.
B. Treasurer’s Report—Randy D. handed out Paula’s report. After discussion Todd C. moved to accept with a second by Bill W. Passed. Paula reviewed the report and shared concerns that the paid members dropped from 95 to 62. Also, the OBTA amount was $500 not $750 which affected the recipient’s budgeting. The increased balance was due to no newsletter or journal expenses.
C. Newsletter Report—Pat W. reported that two newsletters were produced in 2006 and that the next will be produced early in 2007. Mailing cost was about $75 per issue. USD #464 will copy the newsletter and he will supply the paper. Articles, labs and reports are needed to complete each newsletter.
D. OBTA—Pat L. reported that awards to OBTA recipient cost about $200 to produce but he felt that they deserve a quality product. He was thankful for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill contribution of $500 to support the recipient to attend the NABT Convention. This amount was down from $750 the previous year. He needed to announce for 2007 nominees via the newsletter or journal. The process takes a lot of time and it’s hard to turn down good candidates if they weren’t chosen.

OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of Calendar Dates-
2007 Field Trip—June 2 It was suggested to plan a trip to the Roaring River State Park in Missouri. Pat W. made the motion and Paula D. second. Motion passed. Randy D. appointed Pat L. to contact Josie S. to help organize the trip.
2007 Fall Conference—September 22 Brad W. suggested that we coordinate with Susie Helwig and organize a regional NABT meeting. Randy D. suggested a Kansas City area share-a-thon. Kill Creek Park was mentioned as a meeting site with its outdoor shelter and meeting rooms. Brad W. is the contact man and Lisa V. will be in charge of organizing.
2008 Spring Field Trip—May 31 After a short discussion the Ash Falls trip was brought back by popular demand. Pat W. made the motion to return to Ash Falls; Paula D. seconded the motion. Motion passed.
2008 Fall Conference—September ?. Preliminary plans will be to coordinate the fall meeting with the Land Institute’s fall meeting. A specific date will be determined later.
B. By Laws Revisions—
The by laws were voted on and passed at the fall 2006 meeting.
C. Regional Map and Representation—
Randy D. proposed that a committee be formed to determine if realignment of the states KABT regions is needed. Todd C., Dettra C. and J.R. Schrock were appointed.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Membership– Randy D. stated the need to continue to provide services to the members and improve those services where possible. Provide useful fall conferences as well as interesting field trips.
Web site updated and concerns were discussed. No action taken.
B. 2007 Budget—A discussion of the budget, primarily concerning OBTA funds was held. The funds are unknown until outside contributions are received. Pat L. stated that he was not always sure when or how much money is contributed. Todd C. moved to accept the budget; seconded by Pat L. Passed unanimously.
C. KATS and KABT Presentations—Randy D. needed presenters with their proposals to contact him asap so that he could contact KATS. He also wanted to know who will be going to NABT in Atlanta with presentations.
Adjournment: Motion by Pat L., Second by Bill W. Passes