MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Crowne
Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
November
19, 2005
President
Mike McGrew called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Jim Loomis gave the
invocation.
Mike
talked briefly about the legislation-surrounding locksmith licensing.
Harry
talked about the Trade Show. There will
again be a free lunch and many distributors.
He also talked about the classes for May, which will be a two-day class
on large and small IC Core in Tulsa.
Bonnie
asked that the minutes from August be approved.
Motion was made by Lowell and seconded by Gary and passed.
Loretta
presented the Financial Report and asked that it be approved. Motion made by Randy Knox, seconded by Gary
and passed.
Sgt
at Arms, Matt Kelm announced that the conversion of tapes to DVD was almost
complete and thanked John Ruperd for his help on the project.
Mike
explained about the correction of Rule # 8.
He also announced the Board’s decision to work with and provide expenses
up to $500 to Clint Parsons for legal work regarding the licensing of
locksmiths.
Harry
had no new business.
Bonnie
introduced a prospective member, Daniel Walter, who was voted in as an
apprentice.
Loretta
asked that bills be paid. Motion made by
Randy Knox, second by Harry, passed.
Mike
talked about the website and the need to possibly change the name. John Ruperd may know someone who can help
work the web page.
He
also noted that classes in May would be IC Core. Lowell will do electronics/access control in
August.
Jim
thanked Harry for today’s class. He also
mentioned that OPLA would have Randy Means to teach in March in Eureka
Springs. He also talked about OPLA
members using our DVD library rather than start a new one. Our members agreed to that.
Lowell
led the election and swearing in of officers: Pres-Mike McGrew, Vice Pres Harry
Sher, Secretary Bonnie Sher, Treasurer Loretta Loomis, Sgt of Arms Matt Kelm
and David Wofford for Newsletter Editor.
John Ruperd agreed to be Education Director.
Lowell
and Charles discussed the upcoming legislation and asked members to write to
legislators in support. They also showed
Charles on a television newscast.
Randy
Knox won the weekend education. Mary Ann
Phillips, Randy Knox, John Ruperd, Ron Bada, Mr. & Mrs. Bartram, Gary Frame
and Loretta Loomis won door prizes.
The
meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Bonnie
C, Sher, Secretary