2003 NDTEA Minutes
NDTEA Annual Meeting held at Ramkota BestWestern Bismarck , North Dakota August 6, 2003 All Service Conference with the following members present….

Don Fischer, Tanya Filkka, Byron Borgen, Craig Nelson, Erv Van Veldhuizen, Dave Gravdahl,
Cornel Kilber, Andrew Rohwedder, Merton Hanson, Margaret Henke, Brian Vance, Rich Olson
Keith Bymers, Bruce Hase, Dean Entzmingler, John Aaby, Tom Wolter, Darrell Jamsa, Greg Nohner Glen Lysne, Jim Klipfel, Don Mugan, Rich Cwikla, Ron Streit, Brad Rohde, Justin Foss, Greg Heitkamp, James Boe, Duane Strand, Susan Haider, Larry Larson, Tony Bina, Doug Burlingame,
Ken Lang, Jeff Pegg, Rich Conley, Don Kartes, Tom Lloyd

Cornel Kilber called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM.

Minutes to the last meeting were read, and approved. Cornel gave the treasurer's report of $3511.00. Cornel listed the Teachers Convention agenda was discussed. (see separate sheet). He also reported the importance of the members needs to be in attendance.

A proposal to give $100.00 to the Ruben Guethner scholarship fund was discussed. Erv made a motion to accept this proposal and donate the monies. Tanya, seconds the motion; motion carried. A proposal to raise the NDTEA annual dues from $8.00 to $10.00.

Jeff Pegg questioned if this amount was enough to keep the organization solvent. Don Fischer reported at this time, all is well.

Don Fischer put this in the form of a motion. Don Kartes, seconds; motion carried. A proposal to give a life membership to any member at the age of 52 for $50.00 was discussed. Andrew put this in the form of a motion. Don Fischer, seconds; motion carried. A proposal to give a life membership to any member for $200.00 was discussed. This rate can be adjusted in time and if needed. This rate is not retroactive. Andrew put this in the form of a motion. Erv, second; motion carried.

New board positions were installed
President Elect - Greg Heitkamp
Board of Director – Dave Gravdahl
Board of Director – Tanya Filkka
Secretary – Andrew Rohwedder
Business Manager – John Kihne

Erv reported the importance of membership in ACTE. Don Fischer reported the importance of membership in ITEA. Cornel made a motion for adjournment. Tanya second. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 10:00 am.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder

2003 Board of Directors Minutes

NDTEA Board of Directors Meeting held at Ramkota BestWestern Bismarck, North Dakota August 4, 2003 All Service Conference with the following members present….

Don Fischer, Tanya Filkka, Byron Borgen, Craig Nelson, Erv Van Veldhuizen, Dave Gravdahl, Cornel Kilber, Andrew Rohwedder. Cornel Kilber called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM.

Minutes to the last meeting were read. Craig questioned the $50.00 payment to Dan Houston, if it was paid. Cornel explained the SNAFU; the payment should have been received. Byron made a motion to accept the minuets, Erv second the motion, motion carried.

New Business:
Craig asked if dues could be renewed in October at convention. Yes they can and discussion followed. Dues payments all go to the business manager and he/she makes the payment to the national organization. Cornel reported that David Lee and Gary Roth were missing in action and Dave has still not received his plague.

Teachers Convention agenda (see separate sheet)
Annual meeting agenda items
Officer positions that need to be elected re-elected or replaced.

President Elect
Board of Director
Board of Director
Secretary

Business Manager
Dues $8.00 to $10.00
Life memberships proposals (both)
Cornel will chair the next meeting in Grand Forks. Byron will be absent.

Don made comments dealing with Awards and the need to participate in them. Participation in TSA. Dave reported we must recertify our organization membership (form) this needs to go back to Ernie.

The Ruben Gunther scholarship fund is in need of monies. FACS donated a $100.00 and challenged any other organization to match this amount. Erv made a motion to give $100.00 to this cause. Tanya second. Motion carried.

Andrew made a motion for adjournment.
Tanya second. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder