The
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Loretta Loomis gave our financial report and asked that it be approved.
Motion was made by Frank Bellizzi and 2nd'd by Gloria
Holtzschue and the financial report was approved.
The resignation of our education chairman, Charles Hudecek,
was read to the membership.
Mr. Hudecek will be unable to fulfill his duties
as education chairman due to family illnesses.
Odie Tresner stated that
the raffle from the Steve Young class made $509.00.
NEW BUSINESS
Vice President, Harry Sher mentioned educational
opportunities that were available to the members and asked for suggestions for
any upcoming class topics. It was also announced that the Ozark Association's
Locksmith meeting will be Sept. 7 & 8. The MINK Regional meeting will be
Oct. 3rd, 4th, & 5th. Our own OMLA next meeting will be November 16th.
All applications for membership were read by Nelda Minick
and applicants were introduced to the membership. These applicants were: David Wofford,
Loretta Loomis asked that all bills and expenses for this weekend by
approved for payment. Motion was made by Frank Bellizzi
and 2nd'd by Jim Yeager. All bills were approved for payment.
Johnny Stewart mentioned to the membership and the new members of the vidoe tape library that was available to everyone for
check-out at $5.00 per tape. This cost is for the mailing and shipping cost of
the tape.
Paula Sands and Nelda Minick will be taking member
pictures and signatures for their ID badges. These badges will be prepared and
laminated by Tommy Minick and will be mailed to all
members.
Mike stated how very important it was for each OMLA member to pre-register
for upcoming classes. This will help plan for class material and lunches in
advance. All class information will be printed in each newsletter as soon as it
is available for all members. Tommy Minick will be
teaching a more advanced safe class to include scoping, and reading the safe
lock at our next November meeting in
Mike opened the floor of the meeting for a new chairmanship for the
education committee.
One of new members, Scott Hancock volunteered to chair this committee and he
will be working with Richard Hall and Harry Sher on
our upcoming educational classes.
Frank Bellizzi reminded the members present to
turn in their badges to secretary, Nelda Minick, so
they could be used at our next meetings. Frank also reminded everyone of our
Swap Meet at
All our new members were made welcome into the Okla. Master Locksmith
Association.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mike thanked Steve Young and Debbie and also John Reed for their great support
and educational classes that they have given to our association.
Bill Reaves discussed the Ozark Distributor show in September. He discussed
the classes and BBQ that would be furnished. Pre-Registration for this show is
Sept. 1.
It was mentioned that one of our life members: Pat Gray was doing much
better after surgery from cancer. Clarence Dabney
from Norman, Ok., had previously lost his wife and was
selling most of his locksmith supplies. Jerry McNickle
informed the membership of the difficulty that Frank Tapp
was having due to the illness of his son Craig.
Mike mentioned that Security Centers Inc. of
Randy Knox asked if there could be a price guideline available to help
formulate charges of locksmith work.
Harry & Bonnie Sher are celebrating their 20th
wedding anniversary this weekend.
The weekend educational winner was Mr. Jim Graves.
The Okla. Master Locksmith was thankful and grateful to John Reed, IDN,
Brooks Supply, and Kenneth Lee for donating door prizes this weekend. Many of
our members and guest present won these great door prizes and were most
appreciative to all our suppliers for their support.
Our next OMLA membership meeting will be
Meeting adjourned at
As Reported By:
OMLA SECRETARY , Nelda Minick