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IANRC Conference
Portland, Maine
June 4-6, 2006
Conference Minutes
Portland, Maine
June 4-6, 2006
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Conference Attendees
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Debbie Lewis - Montana Candy Henderson, Exec Sec, IANRC Ron Bailey, Georgia (Retired) Darryl Kublik, Regional Dir, Alberta Tony Wood – Utah Mark Rankin – Kansas Jeff Thielen – Minnesota Mike England – Georgia Bob Thompson – Colorado Chris Simmons – Maine Terry McGuire – Arkansas Bill Kohne – Missouri John Mombourquette – Nova Scotia Clay Cummins – Idaho Jim Goss – New Hampshire Mark Saunders – Rhode Island |
Scott Thrasher, President - Maine Rob Young, Regional Dir, Arizona Mike Fields, Vice-President - Kentucky Tim Noga - New York Marilyn Jahnke, Regional Dir - Wisconsin Joe Cales – Indiana Andy Alban – South Dakota Grant Wright – Manitoba Charles Johncox – New York Jim Herndon – Nevada Steve Wasylik – British Columbia Kristian Moore – New Brunswick David Casey - Kentucky Martin Garabedian – New Hampshire Ed Maves – Mountaintop Marketing Michael Longtin – Rhode Island |
Business Meeting, Sunday, June 4, 2006
President Scott Thrasher brought the meeting to order and asked Executive Secretary Candy Henderson to present the Association’s financial statement.
Candy disseminated the financial statement and noted that proceeds from the Texas and Montana conferences brought in approximately $6,600.00. This, along with annual dues, helped to boost the Association’s bank account balance to $32,330.80 as of May 31, 2006. The Association’s account is in a regular checking account and drawing approximately $2.25 a month interest. Candy suggested that since the account is growing, a portion be placed into some type of investment(s) in order to acquire a better interest rate.
Candy invited Investment Advisor Joel P. Smith, III from Financial Network Corporation to attend the meeting. Financial Network Corporation is one of the top ten Atlanta financial planning firms. Candy turned the meeting over to Joel who presented an investment proposal for the Association. Joel reviewed objectives, investment options, his portfolio recommendation, risks and diversification, and his fees. Fees are 1% of the account value and small custodian or trade fees. After his presentation, Darryl Kublik suggested that the Association invest $25,000 and keep the remaining balance in a regular bank account for expenses. Meeting members agreed with this motion and voted to present the investment proposal to the regular membership during the general business meeting.
Candy continued with the financial status of the Association and requested that the Association allow her to employ a reputable CPA to complete the Association’s tax filings.
Candy discussed the new IANRC web site design and advised that Jason Claar (former Georgia DNR associate) had assisted her with its design. She asked that the Association consider compensating Mr. Claar $250 for his work and continue the compensation annually if he wishes to continue maintaining the web site.
Scott asked regional directors to present information concerning their region’s membership, sponsorships, etc. Rob Young (West Regional Director) advised he did not have a state in his region that requested sponsorship. Rob also advised that he is retiring, therefore a new West Regional Director would need to be elected. Mike England (Southeast Regional Director) emailed all states but had no one who wanted sponsorship. Marilyn Jahnke (Mid-west Regional Director) is maintaining contact with all of her regional states. Darryl Kublik (Canadian Regional Director) noted that Canadian attendance at this year’s conference is the best ever. He noted that Ontario now has an established anti-poaching program. Darryl also sends the Association’s brochure and newsletter to all Canadian province Chiefs who are over anti-poaching/conservation programs. Scott Thrasher noted that Chris Simmons had contacted all the northeast region states and invited them to the conference. Rhode Island and New Hampshire are attending the conference for the first time. Ron Bailey (GA) and Rob Young (AZ) encouraged all meeting members to present IANRC information to their supervisors, Chiefs, and Directors. With the support of these individuals, state and province delegates may receive the financial backing needed to attend IANRC meetings, maintain their membership, and gain valuable networking information to enhance their individual programs.
Scott Thrasher recommended Rob Young for honorary membership and all attending agreed to present a motion for this honor during the general business meeting.
Marilyn Jahnke accepted hosting the 2008 conference in Wisconsin.
Bill Schaller (not in attendance) emailed both Scott and Candy requesting that the IANRC discuss the implementation and financing of a kiosk at the NAWEA museum. Scott deferred discussion of this topic until the general business meeting.
Mike England requested the Association’s support of the Wildlife Violator Compact by signing a resolution. All attending agreed to support the resolution.
Rob Young had suggestions for by-law changes and advised he would present his suggestions during the general meeting.
Scott Thrasher adjourned the business meeting.
General Business Meeting, Tuesday, June 6, 2006
2005 IANRC President Debbie Lewis conducted the meeting. She opened the meeting by advising the general membership of the Association’s present financial status and the need for investing a large portion of its bank account for healthier interest gains. Candy Henderson joined her by explaining Joel Smith’s presentation at the business meeting on Sunday. Darryl Kublik asked the membership for their input on objectives they would like to see the Association achieve. Enhancement of the annual conference, enhancement of the Association’s web site, participation incentives, and joint agency conferences were discussed. The majority of the membership favored enhancement of the annual conference for networking purposes.
An initial investment of $25,000 with Joel Smith was approved with the remaining amount in the Association bank account for general expense purposes.
Debbie pointed out that if a conference attendee had not paid their annual dues, they could not vote.
All members were urged to share Association news with their respective supervisors for support of our program.
Debbie advised the membership that Candy Henderson requested approval to hire a CPA to complete the Association’s taxes. If approved, she will email the membership with the cost for majority approval. Jim Herndon (Nevada) made a motion for acceptance and Marilyn Jahnke (WI) second – motion passed.
We now have someone outside the Association managing the IANRC web site. Candy has requested paying this person $250 annually. Mike Fields (KY) made a motion for acceptance and Mike England (GA) second – motion passed.
Mike England nominated Chris Simmons as the new northeast regional director and Darryl Kublik nominated Tony Wood as the new west regional director. They were both unanimously approved.
Scott Thrasher requested Rob Young (AZ) receive honorary membership. Jim Herndon made a motion for acceptance and Mike Fields second – motion passed.
Rob Young suggested by-law changes.
- Article IV, #3 Associate Members – Change Associate members to “An associate member”
- Article IV, #4 Honorary Members – last sentence restructured to include: “Such persons may hold an elected office, have no voting rights, and shall be exempt from annual dues.”
Bill Schaller (North Dakota) had contacted Scott Thrasher and Candy Henderson earlier in the year about the IANRC creating and financing a kiosk at the NAWEA museum to promote and represent the Association. Mike Fields recommended the Executive Board looking into this proposal and to receive more information from Bill Schaller about the scope of the proposal. Issue tabled.
Marilyn Jahnke (Wisconsin) accepted hosting the 2008 conference and was nominated for Vice-President. Tim Noga made a motion for acceptance and Darryl Kublik second – motion passed.
Mike Fields (Kentucky) was officially nominated as President. Jim Herndon made a motion for acceptance and Mike England second – motion passed.
Scott Thrasher passed the Association gavel to Mike Fields.
Candy Henderson was officially nominated to remain in her position as Executive Secretary. Tim Noga made a motion for acceptance and Scott Thrasher second – motion passed.
Rob Young and Ron Bailey advised their audit of the Executive Secretary’s bookkeeping was satisfactory. Both Rob and Ron accepted remaining on the Audit Committee.
Mike England requested the Association’s support of the Wildlife Violator Compact by the Executive Board’s signing of a resolution. Darryl Kublik made a motion for acceptance and Tim Noga second – motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.