1998 Annual RCML Business Meeting Minutes

The business meeting attended by 46 members was opened at 12:40 by President Bill Speer.  Martin Johnson welcomed those in attendance and noted that this was the 3rd time the University of Maryland has hosted the RCDPM conference

A motion for approval (Mel Olson) of the minutes was made and seconded (Pat Lamphere).  The minutes were approved.

Conference:
Vice President for Conferences, Ginny Usnick reported that the Oklahoma conference had been a financial success.  Ginny thanked Martin Johnson, the 1998 General Conference Chair and Program Chairs, Anna Graeber and Marilyn Strutchins.  The three were presented plaques as appreciation for their efforts.  At this time, only 19 members have responded to the conference survey.  The Executive Board will maintain the current February schedule, but would consider change if the membership indicated a need.  Survey forms were made available.

Pat Lamphere announced the 1999 conference at College Station, Texas, pending hotel confirmation.  Sue Brown and Jayne Fleener will be assisting with the program.

Publications:
Vice President for Publications, Jayne Fleener, thanked Jean Schmittau for her continued service to RCDPM as editor of FOCUS.  Jean reported that the 25th anniversary special edition of FOCUS is presently in press.  Jean gave special thanks to her intern Margot Vagliardo.  Thanks were given to Dawn Hoyt Kidd as newsletter editor.  It was announced that Dan Brahier will continue the "Musings" column as well as becoming the newsletter editor for the next year.  A special thanks was given to Ryan Speer for his work as RCDPM Web Site Editor/Manager.

Treasurer:
Sue Brown presented the treasurer's report.  The 1997 figures are:
 

BALANCE 1/1/97	$13,473.55
Income
Membership	3,585.00
Interest	360.00
Conference	2,722.09
Expenditures
Publications	$4,400
Operations	239.68
Balance 12/31/97	$16,873.55
The proposed budget for 1998
Receipts	$4,400
Expenditures	5,990

It was moved (Grace Burton) and seconded to accept the Treasurer's report.  The report was approved.

George Wyer reported current membership of 187.  George reminded members that no dues meant no FOCUS.

Bill Speer thanked Jean Schmittau, Margot Vagliardo, Dan Brahier, Ryan Speer, and George Wyer for agreeing to continue on in their appointed positions.  Bill also thanked outgoing officers, George Bright, Past President, Virginia Usnick, Vice President for Conferences, Sue Brown, Treasurer.  Plaques were presented to each.

The executive board has voted to continue dues at $28.00

The following motion...the rational for this motion has been presented in the recent newsletter.  The executive board will decide if the vote will be part of the next newsletter or a special mailing.  David Boliver has asked the board to review and possibly change the mission statement.

There was no other new business, and the meeting was adjourned.