October 23 1999 Motions

AMA Executive Council

Meeting Motions

October 23, 1999
Muncie, Indiana

It should be noted that Don Koranda, NAA was not present at the meeting.

1. MOTION I

   Moved by E. McCollough (XI), seconded by W. De Cou (II), To accept the budget as amended. (A friendly amendment was made to the budget, for the addition of three salaried employees plus direct costs.) The MOTION passed unanimously.

2. MOTION II

   Moved by B. Brown (III), seconded by C. Bauer (VI), To amend the budget for $100,000 for extension to the southern road on the property. The MOTION passed unanimously.

3. MOTION III

   Moved by C. Bauer (VI), seconded by J. McNeill (V), That all references to Category Champion(ships) and the cash award, be removed from the standing rules of the Nationals. The MOTION passed unanimously.

4. MOTION IV

   Moved by C. Bauer (VI), seconded by R. Miller (IX), That all 1st Place trophies awarded at the Nationals use the wording National Champion in lieu of 1st Place. The MOTION passed. 11 yes; 1 no (XI)

5. MOTION V

   Moved by C. Bauer (VI), seconded by J. McNeill (V), To award 5A status to the 200 Indoor/Outdoor Nationals. The MOTION passed unanimously.

6. MOTION VI

   Moved by R. Hanson (X), seconded by B. Brown (III), To increase the District VIII budget by $3,000 this year, to support the Southwestern Aero Modelers Conference. The MOTION passed. 10 yes; 2 no (VII, XI)

7. MOTION VII

   Moved by C. Foreman (IV), seconded by B. Brown (III), To increase the AMA District IV budget from its present allotment of $7,350 to $8,350. (This is a $1,000 increase for the year 1999 District budget) The MOTION passed. 9 yes; 3 no (VI, VII, XI)

8. MOTION VIII

   Moved by W. De Cou (II), seconded by E. McCollough (XI), That before initiating litigation, whether it is to assert a claim for relief, counterclaim or cross claim, approval must obtained from the President, the Executive Vice President, or the Executive Council. The MOTION passed unanimously.

9. MOTION IX

   Moved by C. Bauer (VI), seconded by R. Miller (IX), To add to the standing rules; At the first meeting of the year, each Vice President will recommend a qualified replacement in case of the Vice President's incapacity or death. The MOTION passed. 11 yes; 1 no (X)

10. MOTION X

    Moved by E. McCollough (XI), seconded by W. De Cou (II), That for the year 200, AMA fund an Assistant Team Manager for Scale. The MOTION passed unanimously.

11. MOTION XI

    Moved by C. Bauer (VI), seconded by E. McCollough (XI), To hold the next Executive Council meeting, on Monday January 17, 200 following the IMS Show. The MOTION passed. 10 yes; 2 no (I, II)

12. MOTION XII

    Moved by J. McNeill (V), seconded by R. Miller (IX), To award the ED bonus as per her contract. The MOTION passed unanimously.