Executive Meeting Minutes
5:11 PM, January 27, 2009

Held at Davanni’s Pizza in Arden Hills:
In attendance: Tim Lange, Brian Pearce, Tony Praza, Troy Pierson, Harry Schroeder, Dave Hoska

Brian called the meeting to order at 5:11 PM

Monthly reports:
Secretary’s Report for December was silently read. Tony made a motion to accept the report as silently read and Tim seconded.
Treasurer's report was read. Financial sheets will be submitted to International. Balance is correct.
Webmaster's report:
Bulletin report: Jennifer added 35 new member addresses to our mailing list that weren’t on there previously.
Certification report: Certification review and evaluation will be held at Remmele Eng. Inc. on March 18,19,20. Applicants should allow for 20 hours review and 3 hours for the exam. All participants must be registered by Feb. 28. A $300 dollar deposit must be made to secure a spot, that too is due the 28th of February.

Old Business:
Memberships for 2008 went from 136 to 135 members.
2009 officers listings will be for Chair: Dave Hoska, Chair elect: Bruce Vetsch, Treasurer: Harry Schroeder Temporary Secretary: Tim Lange Bulletin: Jennifer Web: Troy Pierson Certifications: Tony Praza

New business:
The Bermo Inc. tour is confirmed for February 17th.
March 11 tour will be at Dane-tech
April 21 Lexington Manufacturing.
May tour either the high bridge tour with ASME or ELO manufacturing.
August tour Open
September tour a can company
October a foundry
November High bridge plant if we don’t go in May
December Science museum

April 21st and 22nd a lean Bronze review and AME certification course will be conducted by Tony Praza.

7:08 PM Harry made a motion to adjourn and Tim seconded.

Respectfully submitted,
Harry Schroeder
Chapter Secretary

 

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