Free Geek Michiana : Board Minutes 10/27/2004
FREE GEEK Michiana, Inc. - "Helping the Needy Get Nerdy"
Submitted by Thomas Brown
Thomas Brown, Board President, called the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Free Geek Michiana, Inc., to order at 6:25 P.M., at the Salvation Army Church, 540 S. Carroll St., South Bend, IN.
Tom explained that the Board of Directors have complete authority to govern Free Geek Michiana according to the Bylaws. However, it is the practice of the Board of Directors to invite volunteers to the annual Board meeting and to grant volunteers the right to speak to the assembly, make proposals and vote.
Board members present were: Thomas Brown (President), Otto Schlatter (Treasurer), Olin Zuercher (Secretary), Michael Cook. Those present represented 100% of the Directors.
Present were the following volunteers: Richard Zimmerman, John Nemes, Abe Washington, Angel Avina, Lisa Garza, Jaine Rodriquez, Temika Nicholson, Annie Ellis, Alma Nicholson, Rick Tribble, Tobias Tribble, Carmen del Valle, Maria Mora, Rudy Rodriquez, Edward Bosa and Terry Click.
The following Free Geek Michiana volunteers or supporters were nominated to the Board.
Michael Cook moved to elect all nominees by acclimation. Otto Schlatter seconded the motion. All the nominees were elected by acclimation.
The new Board members will serve 3 year terms, except for Richard Zimmerman, who will serve one 2 year term.
Olin Zuercher finished serving a one year term and resigned from the Board. Olin was the Secretary of the Board so the President opened the floor for nominations for Secretary.
Michael Cook volunteered to serve as Secretary. As no one else volunteered or was nominated, the President moved to close nominations and vote. The motion was seconded by ???. Michael Cook was elected Secretary by acclimation.
The following major goals were proposed.
The President opened the floor for discussion. When the discussion appeared to wind down, the President asked for a motion to close the discussion period and vote on the proposals. Michael Cook seconded. Each proposal passed by acclimation.
The President, Thomas Brown, proposed that the assembly create standing committees to take responsibility for attaining the goals just passed. After discussion, Thomas removed the proposal from the table.
Edward Bosa proposed that the Board of Directors take responsibility for any issues that arise during the coming year and create ad hoc committees to work on the major goals. After discussion, the proposal passed by acclimation.
Jaine Rodriguez suggested that the Secretary tape record the annual Board meeting so that minutes will be accurate. No one objected to her suggestion. Thomas Brown said that he owns a small voice actuated tape recorder which the Board can use.
The President moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M. The motion was seconded and passed by acclimation.
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