Oklahoma Chapter 731 PTG
October 20, 2011
David & Barbara Bonham’s Home, OKC
Action Items in Red

*Meeting called to order by Bob Scheer at 8:45a.m..
*Opened with prayer by Eric Williams
*Those in attendance: Bob Scheer; David Bonham; Gary Bruce; Keith Morgan; Jordan Bruce; Eric Williams; Blane Morris, Charles Belknap and Barbara Bonham.
*Minutes of the September meeting were circulated and received as written.
*Gary gave the Treasurers Report. The checking account balance is $3,880.96 as of September 30, 2011 statement.

*Discussion about assessing a charge for Sooner Tuner. Since there is no cost to produce, we have not charged since email is the only method of distribution.
*Eric was asked to add Todd Stewart (David), Terry Gilliam (Eric), Ken Sarkey (Bob) and Don Willis (Eric) to the email list.Addresses to be provided to Eric by those names in parenthesis.

*Discussion about a possible meeting with Tulsa Chapter. Bob will contact Tulsa members to determine interest level. Possible meeting in the spring.
*Discussion about possible meeting in Wichita Falls and/or Lawton.
*Discussion about controversy aired in public PTG forum about National Convention teacher selection.
*Keith shared humorous tuning experience at Tinker Air Force Base Chapel.
*Discussion about establishing some sort of lending library and how to facilitate same. Gary offered to catalog whatever resources our chapter and individuals have that they are willing to share. Resources available to members only and some sort of accountability or report would be requested. Members should send their list of resources to Gary by email. Gary.bruce@oc.edu

*Christmas Banquet will be Friday, December 2 at 6:30. Location to be determined.
Jordan will contact Inter Urban, Olive Garden, etc for cost/facility information.

*Gary will send minutes to members to remind them about action items.

*Next meeting, Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at the Quail Springs Church of Christ 14401 North May Avenue OKC. Video presentation by Norman will be the technical. David will contact Norman to determine what electronic devices he needs.

*Meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

Technical presentation followed by David on repairing a loose soundboard on Baldwin upright when it is separated from the perimeter of the case across the top . Clamping method decided upon was eyehooks and wood screws. Repair was done during the meeting. Very helpful to observe and participate in repair and to see results.q