Oklahoma Master Locksmith Association
May 2, 2009
General Membership Meeting
Biltmore Hotel
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Meeting was opened at 5:06 P.M. by President Mike McGrew with
a word
of prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll call of officers revealed all present except Jerry
Casey,
Dave Wofford, John Ruperd, Frank Bellizzi and Gary
Frame.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
President Mike McGrew - The nominating Committee (Lowell and
Jackie
Roberts) are busy at work filling the slate for Novembers
election of
officers.
Vice President Clarence Weber - Most of our vendors will be
back at next years Distributor
show with several new
faces, if you know of a vendor that you work with that hasn't been at
our shows please
get the information to Clarence ASAP.
Secretary Mary Osborne - We have been hard at work getting
the
membership
records back in order with the help and hard work of Charles and Debbie Hudecek.
Motion made by Dusty, seconded by
reported on the OMLA
website and the copies handed out to those present. The motion
carried
by
the membership.
Treasurer Loretta Loomis - The financial report was handed
out and a motion was made by Brad
and seconded by
Past President Jerry Casey - Not present.
Sargeant-at-Arms Matt Kelm - Nothing at this
time.
Newsletter Editor Dave Wofford -
Not Present although he is still
working toward a newsletter whether it is a
email, web based,
written or combination is still to be determined.
Education Director John Ruperd
- Not present.
Director West Frank Bellizzi
- Not Present.
Director Central Gary Frame - Not present.
Director East Jim Loomis - Nothing at present.
President - Announced that he is the
and will not be
seeking re-election for President of OMLA in November.
Vice President Clarence Weber - Packets are out for the
booths at next years Distributor Show.
Secretary Mary Osborne - Nothing at this time.
Financial and Treasurer Loretta Loomis - Bills were presented
for the weekend, motion made and
approved to pay these
bills.
Past President Jerry Casey - Not present.
Sargeant-at-Arms Matt Kelm - A few of the videos have been out
recently.
Newsletter Editor Dave Wofford -
Not Present
Education Director John Ruperd -
Not Present, but discussion is under
way
for a possible class on business liability for the August meeting.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday and taught by ALOA
first choice will go to OMLA members and then other locksmiths.
This class is in conjunction with the agreement made with the
other members of the alarm industry in
This course will
be limited to 26 persons with a minimum of 14 to hold the class and will probably
cost
between $500 and $900
not including the hotel room. It will be
a very, very basic course (key I.D., etc.)
Director West Frank Bellizzi
- Not present.
Director Central Gary Frame - Not Present.
Director East Jim Loomis - Since we have decided to have a
swap meet again this August he will take the lead
in its planning
and implementation, so get out all that good stuff that is cluttering your
shop and get a table!
(Some of us have more clutter than others, but
it's all good for your table.)
Legislative Action Committee
(Official term for those type
of people who are ruining our reputations and our livelyhood).
Licensing Education Dusty Brummitt
- Lots of discussion has been going on at the Licensing Board meeting
about
continuing education and
title 59 section 1800. Stay informed through your directors and officers
and OMLA website.
Good of the Order:
We need nominations for the Kenny Lee Award. If you
know of someone who is deserving of this prestigious award
please let Mike
McGrew or one of the other officers know as quickly as you can.
The 40th Anniversary plans are moving along at a rapid pace.
The Board was shown:
1. an outline for the
festivities.
2. some displays of
pictures and application of early members
of the association.
3. that some of the
4. we still need more
pictures from previous meetings, events and of members, if you or anyone
you know has
pictures or
memorabilia please let Debbie Hudacek or Jackie
Roberts know in short order as they will be displayed
at our 40th.
We have an application for membership who was not present at
the last meeting but is here tonight and was considered
for membership at
this time. His name is Chris Rossell.
a second from
Dusty.
Great prizes were drawn for and all whose numbers were drawn
were happy and would like to thank our friends at
for these prizes.
them for their
contributions of prizes for our meetings.
Motion made by Brad to adjourn and seconded by Gini with a unanimous approval by the membership.
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary
Mary Osborne