United Taxidermist Association
Board Meeting via Teleconference  
September 21, 2011
Minutes  

Chairman Craig Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm, MST.

Approval of the Agenda
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Brenda to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed.

Approval of July, 2011 regular meeting minutes
Tabled until next meeting due to computer problems from secretary.

Chairman's comments
Craig would like to thank the board members who are leaving.  Brenda Duvall, Rick Krane, and Pat Reed.  We appreciate everything they have done for the association.

We would also welcome Mike Pebeck, Cindy Cunningham and Dave Peters who each bring a unique set of skills to the board.

A site for the 2013 meeting will have to be selected.

Lisa with D & L
Lisa explained what she could do for our organization with her brokerage company.

A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Cindy for the UTA to partner with D & L Brokerage firm.
Motion passed.

Elections Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Treasurer's Report
Report accepted as submitted.

A motion was made by Dale and seconded by Frank to approve the spending of $900 for the cost of the UTA show flyers.
Motion passed

Marketing Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Membership Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Fundraising Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Catch a Dream Foundation Report
No report submitted.

Artisan Committee Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Todd is a graphic artist by trade and is interested in helping with the UTA Artisan magazine.
Directive:  Craig directed for Todd to be our new designer for the Artisan magazine.

UTA Taxidermy Expo
All vendor space has been filled.  Ralph is now moving forward with sponsors.  Manny has all seminars in place.  Brenda is working on the competition registration and awards.  The use of donated hunts will be discussed at the next board meeting.

Be Bear Aware Report
Report accepted as submitted

Website
Report accepted as submitted

Old Business

New Business

Approve/Disapprove bylaw amendment
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Gail to amend the bylaws to allow for the new wording of each officer should hold the office until each officer's successor has been elected and qualified, or until the officer resigns or is removed.
Motion passed.

Election of Officers
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to do a slate ballot.
Craig Lewis, Chairman and Treasurer
Dale manning, Vice Chair
Gail Tout, Secretary
Motion passed.

Committee Appointments
Craig will be calling all board members to see what areas they would be most comfortable working in.

Other Business

For the Good of the Order
Craig asked that all board members take the time to answer their phone, e-mails, etc. in a timely fashion.  Gail asked that we all apply ourselves as board members to our responsibilities as board members.

Dale - motion to adjourn 6:45 p.m.
Next meeting - October 19, 2011 @ 5:30 p.m. MST

Respectfully submitted by:
Brenda Duvall

Summary of Motions

A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Brenda to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed

A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Cindy for the UTA to partner with D & L Brokerage firm.
Motion passed

A motion was made by Dale and seconded by Frank to approve the spending of $900 for the cost of the UTA show flyers.
Motion passed

A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Gail to amend the bylaws to allow for the new wording each officer should hold the office until each successor has been elected and qualified, or until the officer resigns or is removed.
Motion passed

A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to do a slate ballot.
Craig Lewis, Chairman and Treasurer
Dale Manning, Vice Chair
Gail Tout, Secretary
Motion passed

Summary of Directives
Directive:  Craig directed for Todd to be our new designer for the Artisan magazine.

Past Minutes
June 16, 2010
July 21, 2010
September 15, 2010
October 20, 2010
November 22, 2010
January 19, 2011
February 16, 2011
April 20, 2011
May 18, 2011
June 15, 2011