Oklahoma Chapter 731 PTG
March 17, 2011
Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond

Those in attendance: Keith Morgan, Bob Scheer, Eric Williams, Chuck Belknap, David Bonham, Gary Bruce

Coffee and Donuts

*Business meeting commenced by Bob Scheer, President at 8:55

*David Bonham opened with prayer

*Gary Bruce read the minutes from February meeting and gave the Treasurer Report $4384.02.

*Discussion about newsletter format and submission of articles requested by Eric.

*After some discussion, a motion was made by Gary to allot a maximum of $1250 from chapter funds, as an incentive, to be divided equally between members who attend the 2011 National Convention in Kansas City. The maximum per individual would be $250. Receipt of funds is conditional upon member's agreement to submit one article for the Chapter newsletter and present one technical at a Chapter meeting within the following year on information learned at the Convention. Bob seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

*Dale Probst was selected to be our delegate at the National Convention this year. Motion was made by Gary and Keith seconded to pay $350 for delegate costs. Motion passed unanimously.

*David brought up the need for a Nominating Committee to present a slate of officers at the April meeting, to be voted on in May. Keith Morgan, Chuck Belknap and Ben Davis were selected to serve on the committee this year.

*Discussion about how to get more people to attend monthly meetings. Various ideas surfaced but no action was taken.

*Meeting adjourned at 9:50

Technical presentation followed by David Bonham on Twin Dolly installation, treating an upright pinblock with CA thin and replacing the brass butt plates on older uprights.