High Council April 5, 1997
Omala Sq., hosting San Antonio Homewood Suites
Meeting called to order by John Hemmert at 1:30 pm.
Minutes were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
1. There was an explanation of the ruling on the No Vote for Fleet Commander. It was felt that since the Fleet Commander chose Sq. Comm.s, they could stack the Council vote. John also added that it was an outdated rule as there was no longer civil war in the club.
2. Director of Colonization and Exploration- Anthony applied for this
position, gave qualifications and was elected. 12-for 1 abstention ( Alvina). Boomer
had been nominated for this position, but nobody told him so him nomination was
removed. Katrina Owens was approved as the new Fleet Commander
3. Ratification of Leanna as Treasurer. passed 13- for 0-against
4. Summer Games report given by Kay. Maps were passed out and a list of
events. A vote was taken and the Trail Ride for $10.00 was added to the list of
events. Sign up sheets were passed out. Money to be sent to Kay and Leanna by May 1st.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Communications idea from Mike Haze. All officer positions are to call
all persons under them , to answer questions, give details of High Council Meetings and
find out if there are any problems. Basically, the "Trickle-Down "" Theory.
Everyone thought it was a great idea.
2. A motion put forth by Kat and Anthony to have the Squadron Command
Reports sent to Kay and Leanna as most of the info is used by the Treasury or the Jev.
Since the system we have now is not working, we decided to try it for 6 months. Passed
3. All membership are due on July 1st. It was decided that all
memberships should be due at the same time. Due July 1st.-July 31st. On Aug 1st you are no
longer a member and must start from E-1. Dues will be prorated.passed .
4. Jev to Sq. Commanders.- Much discussion ensued as to the poverty
of the squadrons but it was tabled until next meeting. Jev Web Page is under construction
....http://www.insync.net/~trooper/
5. Vote on the High Council was granted to the Fleet Admiral
10 for-2 against- 1 abstention.
6. Bat'leth Tourneys and Rules of Safety were discussed. The Fleet
Marine Commander is the Marshall for Tournaments.
7. It was agreed to make 2 Tournament Bat'leths. Kat is in charge of this and will be reimbursed by the Imperial Treasury. 12 for- 1 abstention (Bob Phillips)
8. A new house was introduced. House Kol'raH (Line head- Scott
Boynton)
Meeting adjourned 4:30 pm.
