The membership meeting of the Oklahoma Master Locksmith's Association was
called to order at
Secretary Nelda Minick called the Roll of all the
Association officers and directors. Officers present were: Jerry Casey, Mike
McGrew, Nelda Minick, Loretta Loomis, Johnny Stewart,
Lowell Roberts, Jerry Rice, Frank Bellizzi and Gary
Frame. Paula Sands and Odie Tresner
were absent.
Jerry Casey told the membership that Odie Tresner’s wife, Phyllis, was in the hospital. Secretary
Nelda Minick made the motion that our previous
membership meeting minutes of
Treasurer Loretta Loomis asked that the expenses for the weekend be approved
for payment. Motion to approve expenses for payment was made and 2nd’d.
President Jerry Casey asked that the Association's 3 directors be approved
for office again for the upcoming year. Motion was made the
accept our directors by Jim Loomis, 2nd’d by Kevin Harris. Directors
Gary Frame and Frank Bellizzi were sworn in by our
President. Director Odie Tresner
will be sworn in at our next meeting, as he was absent.
The need for a new Education Chairman was discussed by the Association. Mr.
Charles Hudacek graciously accepted the appointment
as our new education chairman.
Nelda Minick read applications of 3 new applicants
for membership in our association. These applicants were Frank Tapp, Jeffrey Swick and Robert
Cooper all of Courtesy Key and Safe Company in
Loretta Loomis gave our financial report. Motion was made to accept the
report by Lowell Roberts, 2nd’d by Jerry Rice.
Our current Education Chairman, Jerry Rice, complimented the great classes
that we had this Saturday. A future class on Arrow Try Keys was discussed for
our February meeting. This class would be given by Mr. David Parrott. Classes
to be given by Mr. D.W. Dallas were also discussed for February. Mr. Dallas
said he could give us a safe class with another 1/2 day class on "Tricks
of the Trade". A future class on Forensic Locksmithing
to be given by Mr. Jim Glazier was also discussed.
Frank Bellizzi welcomed the 3 new members to our
Association and also thanked Charles Hudecek for
accepting the education chairmanship.
Motion was made by Lowell Roberts that the membership
accept Jack Alt as a Life Member. Motion was 2nd’d by Lelia McNickle. Jack Alt is now
our newest Life Member.
John Campbell accepted the appointment as the Chairman for our Association
Swap Meet to be held in
Mike McGrew showed the membership 2 new projectors and easels that were
purchased by the Association to be used for future classes.
Nelda Minick asked that we keep all those who have
had illness and loss of friends and loved ones in our prayers. C.D. Lipscomb
lost 2 family members and Odie Tresner’s
wife, Phyllis, has been ill and in the hospital. All our prayers go out to both
these great people.
There were 8 door prizes donated by Tommy & Nelda Minick,
Loretta Loomis, Lowell Roberts and Joy Bellizzi.
Winners of the door prizes were: Regina Stewart, Elaine Casey, Randy Knox,
Robert Cooper, Jim Loomis, Jerry Casey and Nelda Minick.
The drawing for the Weekend’s Class Winner was won by Kevin Harris.
Our next membership meeting will be held in
Motion was made to adjourn by Lowell Roberts, and 2nd’d by Randy Knox.
Membership meeting was adjourned at