MINUTES: GDCCC GENERAL BOARD MEETING

DATE: JAN 31, 2000

MEETING PLACE: MOODY-WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY

The President, Bill Buchanan, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. There were four officers, six directors and 20 Club Representatives (seven of those 20 representatives were also officers or directors) present. The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. The GDCCC Secretary's Summary for 1998-98 was distributed and approved.

Handouts:

• GDCCC Secretary's Summary for 1998-1999

Treasurers Report:

• Treasurer in hospital - no report.

Director's Reports:

• Print: First competition Feb. 28 at Motor City. Director Barb Facer is moving to Texas. A new Print Director is needed. New print dimensions now allow up to 8"x12" in the former 8"x10" category.
• Color Slide: Next competition Feb. 17 at Avon.
• Nature Slide: First competition went well. Next competition Feb. 24 at West Oakland.
• 2¼" Slide: .Next competition Feb. 17 at Avon.
• Electronic Imaging: Next competition Feb. 24 at West Oakland.
• Newsletter: The deadline for the next issue is February 15. A suggestion to print 1^st place winners was made. Will include the "Print of the Year" in each print category since the slides of those prints are still available. Winning nature and color slides have been given back to their makers, so those will not be included in this issue.

2000 Awards Banquet:

• Jim Paszkiewicz reported that there were 186 in attendance at the banquet. Thank you notes to all door prize donors will go out in the mail tomorrow.
• It was noted that honorary members did not receive invitations this year and that invitations should be sent to them for next year's banquet in early fall.
• It would be helpful to have a checklist of banquet protocol (who lines up a photographer, who needs to be acknowledged, etc.) and a time schedule for promotion, invitations, procurement of door prizes, etc. for future hosting clubs. A list of door prize donors from previous years would give a broader range of prospects for future banquets. Current officers, associates and fellows should be recognized at each banquet.
• Grosse Pointe Camera Club is the host for 2001.

2000 Slide Invitational:

• Judging will be by the Midland Camera Club. Joann Snavley has entry forms.

Old Business:

• Report on the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules changes.

• A roll-call vote of the delegates (two delegates are allowed per club) was taken for the changes to the Constitution with unanimous vote for approval. Another vote will be taken at the next meeting according to the rules in the Constitution.
• There were no questions or discussion concerning By-Laws changes. Changes approved by unanimous vote.
• A motion was made and seconded to accept the changes to the Rules. New Rules were approved by unanimous vote.

• Bill Buchanan reported that the only date the McDonald's have available for fall is October 6. Since that is during peak color time, which would most likely affect attendance, he will pursue another speaker.

New Business:

• According to the Constitution, the president is to appoint a chairperson for the Membership Committee, the Program Committee, the Bulletin Committee, and the Contests and Entertainment Committee annually. Bill Buchanan will work on that.
• Discussion regarding division directors concluded that there is no stated procedure for assignment or election of directors. It is assumed they'll be volunteers.
• An International Salon General Chairman is needed. Several possible candidates are being considered. The Chairman will be supported by existing committee members, so it shouldn't be an all-consuming project for the new chairman.

Rules Clarification:

• Clarification on maximum size for prints from page 11 of the Constitution was requested. The Constitution Committee will rework those lines and present their recommended changes at the next meeting.

Next two meetings are Tuesday, March 7, 2000 and Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Kroll, GDCCC Secretary

Thank you, Ellie, for your faithful service as GDCCC Secretary and willingness to help me as I learn the ropes in my new position. Remember, you're always welcome to attend meetings!