Report on 7-24-04 meetings and Breakthrough Celebration
Board Meeting Minutes
11:13 AM Meeting called to order
 | Board Members Present: Bill Copeland, Jeffrey Crews, Rick Hines, Ron Lather, Jeff Page, Eddie Simmons |
| Observers: Randy Bruegger, Dave Foran, Michael Hartley, Kay Hines |
| First order of business Secretary position open |
o Jeffrey Crews nominated and approved as interim Secretary for the board meeting
o Discussion on whether appointment was for remainder of previous Secretary position or for membership to vote at members meeting and would this be the start of the 2 year term. Board decided to have an election for a 2 year term at members meeting.
| Issue of bylaws change
concerning members attending meeting for a quorum to be present
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| No treasurer present, no report |
| Last meeting minutes read |
| Proposed bylaws change
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| Board activities since
last meeting
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 | Morris Hall has
resigned as Geology Chairman due to health issues
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| Goska resigned as Secretary | ||
| Interesting Comments on CCC guest book, guy has a sinkhole off of BB and wants to know more |
| Motion made to extend the requirement for Trip Leader Training for 90 days, motion carried |
| Discussion of expanding
Carroll Cave Natural Landmark to area larger than the entrance
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| Phillip Moss has offered his services to help with the Hydrology et al. |
| Eddie has been requested
to produce a report from the Conservancies Meeting
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| Nominating Committee
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| Board positions open
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| Access Committee
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| Members to speak to the
Board
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 | Randy told story how Mike Roos lead many scouts and other groups to a cave that had a plaque inside as a memorial. Mike always pointed the plaque out and told a story about it. Mike’s wife thought it would be nice if Mike’s plaque was in the cave (Carroll). |
| Randy suggested the plaque be place at the bottom to the ladder in the bed rock above the changing area. Motion made and passed. |
| Dave has been sent on behalf of the rescue committee to report on equipment needs. $500-$600 needed for new pulleys, hypothermia kits, first response kits, and such. List of stuff coming. |
| Mike Hartley concerning yearly release forms and membership form |
| Pain in the rear for January trips. |
| Discussion--Membership form needed to keep call out lists, and contact info updated--Release form needed for liability reasons. |
| Possible time limit
for processing memberships suggested
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| Trip leader can make a non-member trip request to the board |
| Proposed Bylaws changes
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Meeting Adjourned
Members Meeting Minutes
2:07 PM Meeting Called to order
| Members Attending: Jeff Andrews, Randy Bruegger, Bryon Carmoney, Michelle Carmoney, Heidi Carmoney (junior), Sam Clippinger, Bill Copeland, Jeffrey Crews, Terry DeFraties, David Foran, Bill Gee, Marty Griffin, Rosalie Griffin, Carolyn Hartley, Mike Hartley, Rick Hines, Kay Hines, Lawrence Ireland, Andy Isbell, Dan Isbell, Colby Johnson, Ron Lather, Andy Lerch, Bob Lerch, Michael McKinney, Jeff Page, LaDawna Simmons, Eddie Simmons, Josh Simmons (junior) Kathy Summer, Pete Witteried, Janet Witteried |
| Represented by Proxy: Bernhard Arnold, Jessie Bebb, Sama’a Djomehri, Matt Goska, Craig Hines, Chad Hines, Dan Lamping, Linda Maris, Harold Maris, Bill Pfantz |
| Non Member Attending: Lannis Hancock, Melissa Miller |
| Folks introduced |
| After a quick head and proxy count a quorum was present |
| Rick explained the need for a new secretary and that the term would be for 2 years. |
| Jeffrey Crews was unanimously elected, Whoo hoo!! |
| Minutes were presented to be read however no one asked for any portion to be read. |
| The Treasurer was not present, Rick stated that only small transactions have taken place |
| Nominating Committee |
| Ron Later placed a call for Committee members and potential Board/Officers |
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Bylaws change/New version of Article V
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New Board Directors
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§ Randy Bruegger
§ Terry DeFraties
§ Bill Gee
§ Marty Griffin
§ Mike Hartley
o Motion was made to accept entire slate as Board members
o Motion Seconded and Passed 18/12
| Rose Gave Treasurer’s Report |
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Board Business
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Eddie and Carl at NSS Conservancies Meeting
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Bill Gee outlined the Stream Flow Project
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Survey- Bob Lerch
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Restoration-Mike Hartley
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Access-Jeff Page
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Web Page-Sam Clippinger
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Biology-Lawrence Ireland
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| Cave fish |
| Species ID with MDC |
| Found a Flatworm maybe a new species |
| Tried SMSU, trying MU next |
| Dave Ashley is coming on board |
| MDC is interested but only by Natural Entrance |
| Maternity sites are closed in summer months(May-August) |
| Using bat counts |
| Census and random samples of several species |
| More counts of isopods and sizes |
| Look at bio/stream flow relationships |
| Repeat fish counts |
| Two classes after meeting on haul system and safety |
| 90 days to train trip leaders |
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Entrance Hardware- Rick Hines
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Cave Radio-Randy Bruegger
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Geology
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Water Analysis-Bill Copeland
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School House
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Bylaws
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| Members always elect directors |
| Modify Quorum and proxy procedures(members don’t appear at meetings) |
| Define rules for email votes |
| Change Bylaws changes from one week board notification to membership notification |
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History
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Fund Raising
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| Meeting Adjourned 4:23 |
Minutes provided by Jeffrey Crews, CCC Officer and Non-profit corporate Secretary
Dinner:
Ø Due to rain the dinner was held at the Montreal fire station.
Ø Special thanks to:
o Jim Wilson and Mark Harding (firemen) for not only allowing us to use the Montreal facility but for hauling tables and chairs to Montreal for our use.
o Greg Fry and Bruce Elliot for loaning us grills. Greg hauled the grills and had the charcoal burning when we arrived.
o Kay Hines for preparing the food.
Fireworks and party:
Ø Special thanks to:
o Dave McCool for working hard to provide another fantastic show with help from Dave Massy, Bob McCarthy and Marty Gillette
o Matt Sutcliffe, president of Premier Pyrotechnics, for generous fireworks donations.
o All that donated money to help pay for the show. No CCC funds were used.
Rick Hines
STAY OUT OF THE RIFFLES
NEED MORE PEOPLE TO HELP