meeting 9/07

President Larry Paton called the meeting to order on September 12, 2007, at the Escapees Escapade in Goshen, Indiana.

Leslie Earnst was drafted to record the minutes for the DOVE Secretary, Debbie Criswell, who was unable to attend due to the timing of a recent disaster on which she served.

Dove President Larry Paton reported that Disaster Operations were fewer this year. He explained that there was a new DSHR Self Service site on line. He discussed Training Prerequisites and DSHR Activity Requirements and Resources that were all available on Cross Net.

C.C. Ramsey gave organizational announcements and explained about DSHR record keeping and how to access the site on line. A new Dove asked what the acronym meant and C.C. responded Disaster Services Human Resource. C.C. explained the activity requirements that were available on Cross Net.

C. C. then gave the treasurer’s report. She stated that on September 16th the DOVES had $4,498.00. We took in $8,423.95 and spent $9,820.00 on Training, Merchandise, and other Expenses. On August 31, the Doves had $3,121.00. We bought more shirts which depleted our account to little money left. The treasurer’s report was accepted.

The Secretary’s report was read. Jeff Fryrear made the motion it be accepted and Scott Bonis seconded it.

C.C. then gave the Membership Report. As of September 12th, the Doves had 486 members. As of 4:00 PM today, our membership was 490 members. C. C. projected that we would have 500 by the end of the day.

She explained that Dove Membership Dues are good until the end of the year and that Doves are required to have current Escapee membership.

The gathering of the Doves in Quartzsite was discussed. Jeff Fryrear reported that there were approximately 28 rigs there totaling 56 Doves if all were couples. The weather had been cold and windy, but he reported that everyone had a good time in spite of the weather.

Tom Marlatt reported on the form “Request for Additional Funds” and the procedure for filling it out and forwarding it to the national ARC and the timing necessary.

C. C. announced that we now have a new patch that we will sell for $4.00 and a Dove pin for $2.00. She encouraged the membership to look at our merchandise.

C. C. said she had been approached by the SW Service Area of American Red Cross about having a representative from the Doves at the Balloon Festival and asked who might be interested.

Ryan DeLine, Director of Emergency Services for the Elkhart County Chapter of the American Red Cross, was introduced. He expressed appreciation for the help the Doves gave at their Exposition prior to the Escapade. At least 20 Doves participated in that activity. The Doves also helped the chapter prepare and completed some other needed activities for the chapter. He said that Doves were welcome in their chapter in Elkhart.

Richard and Rose Marie Hartman were named as Dove Training Coordinators for Gillette, WY.

The topic of a Dove Rally was discussed and there will be a membership inquiry to follow up.

C. C. has information about an Amish Dinner at Carriage House on either Monday or Wednesday night during the Dove training week. Dove President Larry Paton thought that Monday night might be better. The menu needs to be chosen in advance and the cost is $14 per person.

The Dove treasurer asked for two volunteers who were not on the Dove Board to audit the books and Mike Mitchell and Tom Marlett volunteered.

Under more new business, President Larry Paton asked for volunteers to be Row Representatives for the Escapade in Gillette, WY, next year. Ed and Karen Thomas volunteered.

Candidates for Dove Officers were introduced and the floor was opened for additional nominations. Scott Bonis made the motion that the nominations be elected by acclamation and Mike Crew seconded. The following candidates were elected by acclamation:

C. C. Ramsey will also continue as Membership Chairperson. Mike Mitchell agreed to store the Dove merchandise.

Information for parking for those staying for the Dove Training was discussed and those taking classes on Friday at 1:00 were told to move to the new area at 11:00. All those who did not have class responsibilities on Friday were asked to move after those rigs were parked. Parking slips were handed out and participants were told that they must exit the fairgrounds by 10:00 AM on the following Friday.

Doves wanting to join the Elkhart County Chapter were told to talk with Ryan DeLine after the meeting.

Joe Johnson made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Joan Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.