Minutes of Region Meeting
Western Michigan Region, NSP
October 8, 2003 Brann’s Grand Rapids
Present: Patrick Mulvihill, Michael Fick, David Johnson, Julie Johnson, Ken Young, Stu Furrow, Gregg Hoppe, Jackie Bottomley, Tony Wolfer, Colleen Wolfer, Ron Edwards, Pat Livingston, Jim Williams, Mike Bender, Tom Norton, Bob Maybury, Drew Elliott, Dave Corey, Chip Knappen, Sue Brann, Larry Klose, Brian Klebba, Michael Walenta, Deann Jenkins, John Jenkins, Cathy Jacobs.
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Region Director, John Jenkins. Introductions were made around the table.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the May 3, 2003 meeting were accepted with clarification of voting on motions regarding the Resolution to Establish Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Regional Level Functions.
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Klose presented the budget according to current recommendations. However, due to staff changes, the budget for OEC, Ski Instruction, Ski Proficiency and Region Travel may be subject to change. John Jenkins recommends accepting the budget as shown.
Division Meeting Report: reported by John Jenkins. The following items were discussed at the division meeting: A) the use of electronic media and less paper; B)a change in the National Board structure which are reflected in new Policies and Procedures dated 9-14-03, which will be available online; C) electing National Board officers; D) Chuck Martschinke accepted the Division Director position as interim; E) North Face has been replaced by Patagonia in catalog; F) National, Division and Region dues are to be waived for any patroller in active US service.
New Business
Staff Changes: The roster as it currently exists was passed out. The following changes have been made: Pat Livingston will be interim Region OEC Advisor pending selection by OEC Its team. Comments may be directed to Jim Woodrum as recommended by the Division Director. Brian Klebba recommended that the Region thank Sherwin VanKlompenberg for time and effort.
Policies and Procedures for Region: presented by Larry Klose. See copy. Changes were discussed. Region legal advisor to read and advise Larry Klose. Michael Walenta called a motion which was moved by Brian Klebba and seconded by Pat Mulvihill that the Policies and Procedures Manual be corrected and distributed to the membership for further corrections. Motion passed.
Section/Advisor Reports:
Awards: David and Julie Johnson announced that they were retiring as advisors.
Nordic: Michael Walenta will have dates changing for the program.
Alpine: Jackie Bottomley announced that Chip Knappen and Gregg Hoppe will be new ski advisors. Bob Mayberry will be new for snowboarding, which will be merging in.
WM2 Section: Pat Mulvihill says that the refresher went well. The ski swap will start Nov 5. Mike Fick says that the refresher was audited by Division.
WM3 Section: The section will have its refresher on Oct 18. Cassie Proctor has resigned as OEC advisor.
Caberfae: Deann Jenkins reports that Caberfae patrol was recognized as the Division Small Patrol. They have 10 candidates in OEC. With the addition of the new patrollers, they will no longer qualify as a small patrol.
Crystal Mountain: Ron Edwards says that the new north slope will open ten new runs. There are three candidates in OEC classes who are relatives of patrollers. Mount Holiday is reopening and Crystal will lose patrollers to them.
Items From The Floor
Brian Klebba requested Region funds to support mulog (spelling?) kit purchase for Section. John Jenkins recommends taking up with the new Region OEC Advisor.
Jackie Bottomley suggests that since the Division meeting theme was communication that we communicate the availability of classes through the Region so people may take classes closer to home.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:02 pm. The next meeting date is January 14, 2004.