ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting

February 10, 2006 --- Quality Inn &Suites, Lebanon, IN

Meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by Executive Director Jay Jackson. Everyone rose to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Region 00- Ray & Teresa Bodle, Region 01- Jon Criss, Region 02- Doug Kreag, Region 03-Jerry Brown, Region 04-Chuc Hunter & Greg Lynch, Region 05-Bill Landers, Region 06-Bob Sipes, Region 07-Dennis Tyger (Ad Com) & Bill Schoentrup, Region 08-Terry Penn & Brian Smiddy, Region 09-Tom Buchanan & Rick Meadors, Region 10-Lenny Stancombe, Region 11-Kenny Casey & James Hignite, Region 12-David & Sandy Hawkins, Region 13-Eugene Abbott & Herb Vore. Non directors present were: InMPAC-Mike Seiler, Entertainment-Frank Moyer, ABATE Legal Services/Ad Com-Rod Taylor, PSW/Ad Com-Gino Johnson, HMC-Marc Falsetti, LINC-Terry & Jack Eads, MDS-Mike Meyer, Rick Toy, Gary Williams (Ad Com), State Office-Jay Jackson, Kim Tyger, De Dillon, LCRP-Bob Dillon, ABATE members-Duane Morgan and Gary Byers.

A presentation was made by Jerry Baker and Janice Starnes concerning a motorcycle ride. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund for Indiana High School students entering a field in law enforcement, fire safety, etc. The ride is in honor of Jerry’s son, a former Marion County Sheriff who was killed in the line of duty.

ITEM #1: De Dillon presented the financials for December 2005 and January 2006. An updated version of the Boogie financials was also distributed. Discussion followed.
(Motion 1)

ITEM #2: Minutes were approved through email

ITEM #3: Jon Criss informed the BOD that Region 01 has voted to no longer work third shift gate duty at the Boogie. They would be willing to alternate shifts on a yearly basis. Marshall County would also like to purchase a trailer to use for their events. Discussion followed. Several regions volunteered to assist Region 01 with gate duty staffing.

ITEM #4: Frank Moyer addressed the Board concerning entertainment for the Boogie. We are still looking for a major act. Frank stated that they are looking into requests for up and coming artists, country artists, and classic rock. Discussion followed.

Big Mike Donaldson will again be handling the Day Stage. Even numbered regions have a chance to send a band this year. Information on how this works will be mailed to the directors.

ITEM #5: Bingo report was covered during the financial discussion. February 4th was the $10,000 night. All HVAC zones have been replaced and are up and running. We are still looking for 501 (c) 3’s to utilize the hall to help decrease our tax burden.

ITEM #6: The state office has been contacted by other organizations to utilize LCRP. One is an off road group. Region 11 brought up road construction in their area. Discussion concerning all roads followed.

Shelter houses were brought up by several regions. Shelters need to follow the guidelines set by the Region 13 shelter house.

Region 07 asked to build a shelter house in the shuttle area just prior to the shuttle office. A vote was taken. Region 01 abstained. All other regions voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 11 would like to build a shelter behind the stage in their area along the tree line. Region 01-abstained, all other regions voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 00 asked about utilizing a metal carport as their structure may need to be moved. Discussion followed and the board agreed that under Region 00’s circumstances, this would be allowed. A vote was taken for Region 00 to erect one carport unit. This will be reviewed after the 2006 Boogie. Regions 2, 9, and 10 voted no. Region 13 abstained. All other regions voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 04 will need to make minor changes to their structure due to the water table in the bottoms. They asked to build two structures one on each side of the creek. A vote was taken to allow them to erect one structure near the stage. The second structure was tabled. Regions 2, 9, and 10 were opposed. All other regions voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 08 asked to build a shelter in the clearing across from the Memorial that was created for them last year. Region 10 opposed, Region 02-abstained, all other regions voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 03 would like to erect a shelter beyond their region tent. Vote was taken-Region 10 voted no and Region 02 abstained. All others voted yes. Vote carried.
Region 12 would like to build a shelter 70 feet from Region 13’s shelter. Vote was taken-Region 10 voted no, Region 02 abstained. All others voted yes. Vote carried.

ITEM #7: Region and county websites were discussed. Marc Falsetti will get with directors to work on some guidelines for websites boasting the ABATE name. In the future the intent is for directors to have access to a portion of the State website that they can personalize for their region. Discussion on this topic will continue. Future plans are that each region will be able to maintain a spot on the State website. Guidelines for individual websites will be constructed. Due to Federal restrictions regarding 501 (c)(3) organizations, certain things cannot be referenced on an ABATE of Indiana website.

ITEM #8: Terry Eads gave the LINC report focusing on the National EPA and Right to Repair Act, State HB 1286, and an article in her local paper. Her region felt it was imperative for them to respond to the article. Terry shared that article with the board. She stated that she has received calls from various LINC Reps stating that they were not sure what their job is. Terry stated that she would like mentors in each region to help the new LINC Reps. Discussion followed. Terry encouraged the board to assist with voter registration.

Terry and Jay mentioned ABATE Day at the State House. Although we had 80 members present, we need to work on getting a better attendance rate. A small attendance may imply weakness within the organization.

ITEM #9: MDS reports were distributed to the BOD. Jay highlighted HB 1286 which allows for a fee increase for the Alternate MOST (BMV) skills test.

Meeting of the Minds was discussed as ABATE of Indiana will be hosting it in September 2006. Have interested members call the ABATE office if they would like to help with the event.

JD Depaolantonio from the MRF, ABATE of Arizona, and ABATE of Indiana, spoke to board concerning the Right to Repair act and EPA concerns. He stated that the survey on the MRF website has had great response and they will continue to collect data and compile a report to present to our legislators.

ITEM #10: Teresa Bodle addressed the board concerning the State Charity. Discussion followed.
(Motion 2)

Several regions commented that they have had issues with their MDA representation for many years.
(Motion 3)

Teresa Bodle made a presentation to the board concerning the by-law committee report. The committee met to review the by-laws prior to the new printing of the Guidebook. Several board members felt that each by-law needs to be reviewed in its entirety by the entire board.
(Motion 04)

(Motion 05)

Respectfully submitted

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

#1 Motion to approve the financials for October and November was made by Eugene Abbott and seconded by Dave Hawkins. Region 01 and 04 abstained all others voted yes. Motion carried

#2 Motion was made by Teresa Bodle and seconded by Kenny Casey to look at a different State Charity for 2007. Regions 01, 02, and 10 voted no. All others voted yes. Motion carried

#3 A motion was made by Kenny Casey and seconded by Dennis Tyger to change the state charity for the year 2007. Regions 01, 02, 09, and 10 voted no. All other regions voted yes. Motion carried.

#4 Motion was made to have monthly board meetings alternating months to discuss by-laws by Jon Criss and seconded by Dennis Tyger. Regions 08 & 09 voted no. All other regions voted yes. Motion carried.

#5 Motion was made by Bob Sipes and seconded by Chuc Hunter to adjourn the meeting. All regions voted yes. Motion carried.