Call to Order: President Carolyn Trout called the meeting to order at 9:01. There were 65 in attendance. The minutes of the December, 2002 meeting were presented for approval. Patricia Lamb made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Beth Duckworth seconded. The motion passed, all aye, no nay, no abstentions.
Treasurer’s Report: President Carolyn Trout presented the treasurer’s report. The current balance is $9,768.26 before conference expenses have been paid.
President’s Report: Carolyn Trout asked the nominating committee to present the nominations for the slate of officers for the upcoming year. Margaret Conroy and Liz Cashell, the nominating committee, presented the following nominees; Susan McBeth, secretary, Judy Beatty, vice- president, and Betty Martin, president. Carolyn Trout then asked for nominations from the floor, hearing none, she asked for a motion from the floor. Eva Dunn moved to accept the slate by acclamation, Jean Berg seconded, and the motion passed, all ayes, no nays, no abstentions. The bylaws committee of Paul White, Betty Martin, Carl Sandstedt, and David Doennig, presented their recommendations on the bylaws. The revisions to the bylaws are as follows: “Article V, Section 3: The president shall plan the agenda/program "for the Winter Annual Meeting" and preside.. Article v, Section 4: The vice-president "shall plan the agenda/program for the mid-year meeting and" in the absence....Following a short discussion, Liz Cashell moved, and Jean Berg seconded to accept the committee’s recommendations . The motion passed, all ayes, no nays, no abstentions. A discussion was held on the website and the listserv with new members urged to subscribe. The changes in the dues structure were discussed. Patricia Lamb moved, and Lollie Gray seconded a motion to ensure that members are not charged more than non-members. The motion passed, all ayes, no nays, no abstentions.
Upcoming Meetings: The next meeting will be December 4th, and 5th, 2003, at the Inn of the Grand Glaize in Osage Beach. The June, 2004 meeting will be held in Joplin.
Old Business: None
New Business: None.
Announcements: Carolyn reminded the group that in order to arrange for meals, and hotel rooms, pre-registration and payment, if at all possible, were essential. Betty Martin reminded members that the Missouri Library Association award nominations were due by July 1st. She asked members to send any requests or ideas for upcoming programs to her. Paul White reminded the members of the book truck, and also that there were new book talk titles available for loan from Mid-Continent. Carolyn Trout thanked Paul and Mid-Continent for the book truck. She thanked Betty Martin for the excellent programs, and Melissa Carr and Daniel Boone Regional Library for hosting the meeting.
Adjournment: Carolyn asked if there was any more business to be brought before the group. Hearing none, she requested a motion for adjournment. Patricia Lamb made the motion to adjourn, Carrie Cline seconded the motion, and the motion passed, all ayes, no nays, and no abstentions. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Beatty, Secretary