Red River RSES Chapter Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
23 members and 4 guests were present
| President |
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Chris Daly, CM |
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Present |
| Vice President |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Secretary |
|
David Olson, CMS |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
Mike Blotske, CM |
|
Present |
Guests were introduced.
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
Correspondence from International sent to Chapter Officers - None reported.
Old Business:
CM & CMS pins are available to those members eligible and have not received one. Members interested to contact Chapter Secretary, David Olson, CMS to obtain a pin.
65th Annual RSES Conference report was given by Ivan Maas, CMS.
Recognition of Joel Krause, CM, recipient of the John Spence Award for achieving highest grade within the past year on the Certificate Member exam.
Joel Krause, CM thanked the chapter and its members for their support and assistance in attending the 65th Annual Conference.
The door prize was won by Dave Stoskopf, CM.
New Business:
Report on the R.W. Kellow Foundation Compressor Seminar held on December 6th, and 7th, 2002 given by Chapter President Chris Daly, CM. 92 attendees on Friday, and 86 attendees on Saturday.
Discussion on chapter profit from seminar. Motion made to send ½ of the profit to the R.W. Kellow Foundation, and table further discussion. Motion died for lack of second. Motion made to send $3,000 to the R.W. Kellow Foundation, donate $500 to the Roy G. Hackney Memorial fund at the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), Wahpeton, ND, and deposit remainder in the the chapter general fund, dedicated for future R.W. Kellow seminars. Motion seconded and carried.
19 CM and 10 CMS tests were given to eligible members.
Motion made to return to Irv Moeller, CMS, Past International President, the $80 seminar registration fee for payment of proctoring the CM & CMS tests. Motion seconded and carried.
New member applicants were presented. Motion made to accept new members - seconded and carried.
Chapter Educational session was presented on Air and Water Balancing by Chuck Townsend, and Marv Glasser of Design Control, Fargo, ND.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
David H. Olson, CMS
Secretary
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November 12, 2002
Meeting was called to order with 24 members and 1 guest present.
Roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Chris Daly, CM |
|
Absent |
| Vice President |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Secretary |
|
David Olson, CMS |
|
Absent |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
Mike Blotske, CM |
|
Present |
Guests were introduced.
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
International Correspondence sent to chapter officers - none presented.
Report from the chapter delegate to the 65th Annual RSES Conference will be given to the chapter at the December 2002 meeting.
Old Business:
Discussed an electrical review course before the compressor seminar. Time to be determined by Ivan Maas, CMS.
The door prize was won by Mark Sorby.
New Business:
Builders Exchange Christmas "Stocking Stuffers" program. Motion made to give $200 to the Exchange. Motion passed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned for the educational presentation by Greg Olson of B.J. Mulcahy on Variable Frequency Drive (VFD's).
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Vice President
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October 08, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Chris Daly, CM |
|
Present |
| Vice President |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Secretary |
|
David Olson, CMS |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
Mike Blotske, CM |
|
Absent |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Guests were introduced.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted.
International Correspondence to officers - none presented.
The door prize was won by Gary Nysveen, CM.
Old Business:
CM, CMS & NATE testing will be available to members at the compressor seminar scheduled in December. Exact date, times, and location to be announced.
Self Study CD-ROM course availability and cost information.
New Business:
Introduction of web officer as David Olson, CMS.
Sign up for meeting notices via e-mail sign up sheets were made available.
CFC Seminar & Test to be offered on November 2, 2002 at RHI.
Joel Krause, CM, is to receive the John Spence award for the high score in the nation on the CM exam. Motion made to grant Joel money for travel expenses. Motion passed.
Discussion on holding an electrical study group prior to the compressor seminar to be open to all members. Dates & times to be determined.
Award of CMS plaques to Electrical Specialist recipients by Irv Moeller, CMS, RSES International President.
Introduction of the guest speaker.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
David H. Olson, CMS
Secretary
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September 10, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Chris Daly, CM |
|
Present |
| Vice President |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Secretary |
|
David Olson, CMS |
|
Absent |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
Mike Blotske, CM |
|
Present |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
The door prize was won by Shayne Mahern.
Correspondence: Ivan Maas, CMS will be the delegate to the RSES International Conference Business meeting to be held in Las Vegas next month. Joel Krouse, CM will be the alternate delegate.
Motion made to give Ivan $400 for travel expense, motion passed.
Old Business:
Compressor seminar for December 6th & 7th was discussed.
New Business:
David Olson is to be the designated chapter web officer for computer correspondence with International.
Passed out sign up sheets for e-mail addresses for meeting notifications.
Irv Moeller, CMS, RSES International President swore in four new members.
Irv Moeller, CMS, RSES International President presented a CMS plaque to Ivan Maas, CMS.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Vice President
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May 14, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Ivan Maas, CMS |
|
Present |
| Vice President |
|
Jeff Kukert, CM |
|
Absent |
| Secretary |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
David Olson, CMS |
|
Absent |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
The door prize was won by Jeff Loehr.
Old Business:
There was no Old Business to discuss.
New Business:
There are RSES shirts available from the Minneapolis Chapter.
Talked about a Fall educational session, cochaired by Gary Nysveen, CM.
Talked about nominating David Olson, CMS for the Rising Star Award.
Held election for new officers:
| Chris Daly, CM |
President |
| Chuck Lyche, CM |
Vice President |
| David Olson, CMS |
Secretary |
| Mike Kempel, CM |
Treasurer |
| Mike Blotske |
Sergeant at Arms |
All officers were sworn in by Irv Moeller, CMS, International President
Meeting attendance award was won by Chuck Lyche, CM
Presented awards for new CM's, Active Members, & Electrical 4 Course
Jesse Hornseth, NDSCS student, gave a talk on VICA National meeting. The Chapter gave him $300 to help with expenses.
Meetings to remain the same, 2nd Tuesday at RHI.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Secretary
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April 8, 2002
Roll call of officers.
| President |
|
Ivan Maas, CM |
|
Present |
| Vice President |
|
Jeff Kukert, CM |
|
Absent |
| Secretary |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
David Olson, CM |
|
Present |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
The door prize was won by Kevin Kubischta.
Old Business:
Code Exam, tabled to next fall.
New Business:
The executive board will look at award nominations.
Discussed conducting an educational seminar at a later date, sponsered by RW Kellog Foundation. The executive board will make the decision.
There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Secretary
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March 12, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Ivan Maas, CM |
|
Absent |
| Vice President |
|
Jeff Kukert, CM |
|
Absent |
| Secretary |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Present |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
David Olson, CM |
|
Present |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
The door prize was won by David Olson, CM.
Old Business:
Passed out membership certificates.
Talked about the Electrical course.
New Business:
Talked about the upcoming UMRA Conference scheduled for April 17th, through the 21st, 2002.
Mechanical Code discussion was led by Loran Palmer.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Secretary
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February 12, 2002
Meeting was called to order, and roll call of officers was taken.
| President |
|
Ivan Maas, CM |
|
Present |
| Vice President |
|
Jeff Kukert, CM |
|
Present |
| Secretary |
|
Chuck Lyche, CM |
|
Present |
| Treasurer |
|
Mike Kempel, CM |
|
Absent |
| Sergeant at Arms |
|
David Olson, CM |
|
Present |
Secretary's report was read, approved, and accepted.
Treasurer's report was read, approved, and accepted,
The door prize was won by Jeff Kukert, CM.
Old Business:
Electrical course sign up.
New Business:
The UMRA meeting will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba April 17th - 21st, 2002.
Chapter web site is up and running.
7 new members were sworn in by Irv Moeller, CMS, RSES International President.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Chuck Lyche, CM
Secretary
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