OCC Minutes November 17, 2015

OCC Minutes November 17, 2015

Tom called the meeting to order at 6:30 at the OHB.

A review was of the survey of the Focus on Omaha conference was done and a review of the comments. Discussion of the review of the survey and comments.

The 501C3 bylaws and review and comments to the Bylaws so we can by January 1^st there will be no additional revisions and that would be a deadline and cut off to approval the bylaws…Are there questions from the floor.

John Adams comments: Election of the entire board all at one time starting with a fresh board could be problem matic if everyone would rotate off at one time.

John Adams - Term limits having a term set would be a thing to look at.

Lots of legal jargen and needing to clean up the legal Jaren without stepping on anyone legal toes.

Any additional questions or comments.

Dave McDonald – questioned when the bylaws were emailed out and Ina asked if everyone had read the bylaws.

Nikki McDonald – do the show and tell and then discuss the bylaws if time permits.

One business meeting each month and limit in time to 30 minutes.

Larry Headley would suggest that you put the comment in writing for ease of the meeting. Written comments into Tom Pfeffer by December 1^st. And a notice will be mailed and the vote will be made at the January 5^th meeting.

Tim White reported on the new collection of dues. December 15^th for dues to be. If you are not current with your dues you will not be able to participate in the vote, or competitions until dues are paid and current.

Recognize guest Bernie welcome..how did he hear about , Rich Fiddelke told him about our group.

Nikki McDonald has score sheets for the print competition. The total score is meaningless and with so many judges it is not worthwhile to give you any input. But if you want the score sheets see Nikki. If you placed please get the digital file to Nikki so it can be placed on the website.

Myers Burmeister President introduced himself and explained his absence and wanted thank Tom as lead during his absence.

Show and Tell…

Additional discussion on the bylaws as per the power point handout attached.

Discussion of the categories for the competition in Sept/Oct 2016 will be discussed by May.

Are board meetings open to general membership? There is not a problem with having general member present at the board meetings.

Suggestion by Dave McDonald to raise the $25 amount to $50 for the executive committee okay to spend.

Dues will be set by the board of directors currently the amount is what it has been in the past.

Seal – will make a stamp of our logo to be used on any official documents

Membership cards – we have and are maintained by the treasurer.

The bylaws will be sent with a request to have the suggestions in writing to Tom Pfeffer by 12/1 and will be voted on January 5^th.

Respectfully submitted,

Ina Ohnmeiss