AMS/NWA, Wichita Chapter meeting
02.27.2012
Pres. Billings called the board meeting to order.
Those in attendance were Jerilyn Billings, Ross Janssen, Lorrie Donham, and J. Harvey Koehn
Bank considerations report via Ross Janssen:
currently banking at Southwest National Bank
other banks Ross researched included Sunflower Bank, Credit Union of America, and Emprise Bank.
Pres. Billings announced that the High Plains Conf. cancelled because of budget considerations.
There was a discussion to increase number of meetings from four to six. For the business meeting portion suggested to change wording to a “minimum of four (4) business meetings” per year.
Article IX: Parliamentary Authority
Add a Robert’s Rules of Order section.
Business Meeting
Pres. Billings called the meeting to order at 1845.
Treasurer’s Report
Ross Janssen, balance of ~$1250
Bank shopping report:
Goal is to move away from SW Nat’l Bank.
Sunflower Bank under consideration; minimum balance req’d - - $750.00
Credit Union of America; minimum balance of $100 and a savings account.
Emprise Bank: $500 minimum.
Question about looking into Intrust Bank from a member; requirements summarized.
Announcement: High Plains Conference canceled because of budget l imitations.
Handout to choose meeting (program) preferences.
Discussion of the by-laws
Pres. Billings read through the particulars of the proposed by-laws.
Voting by secret ballot was held.
New Business
There were no new business items.
Adjournment
JHK/Dick Elder m/s to adjourn. Motion carried.
Dick Elder’s presentation about his career in meteorology
ASOS = Automated Surface Observing Station
Submitted by J. Harvey Koehn, Secretary
rev. 04.16.2012
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