Present: Walter Hudsick, Walt Huston, Bill Curtin, John Gardner, Bob Wilson, Jay Goss, Ed Owens, Jeff Bingley
The meeting was called to order by Walter Hudsick at 10:12 am and the agenda was handed out. Because Steve Rittereiser
could not make the meeting, Ed Owens assumed the duties of secretary for this meeting.
Treasurer's Report:
Dave Doughty reported, via an email, that the current account balance is $9,328.05. This figure does not include the
99/2000 membership dues, which will soon be invoiced out, with payment directed to the new treasurer, Bill Curtin. In other news,
Bill Curtin and Walter Hudsick will use the summer to conduct an audit of the budget. Walt Huston moved to accept the
report, seconded by John Gardner, and approved by the Board.
Committee Reports:
A. Legislative &emdash; Steve Rittereiser reported to the
Board, via memorandum, that the IACLEA Government
Relations Committee will be conducting training on
the Cleary Act. Bill Curtin and Steve will be
participating in this training and suggested that
the two of them could provide a workshop in the
future.
B. Awards &emdash; Steve Rittereiser reported, via
memorandum, that as of January 28th, no nominations
for the Officer of the Year Award have been
received. Because of this, he has extended the
deadline to February 15th. He went on to report
that one retirement award, from the University of
Washington, will be given out and solicited input
for any others.
C. MAP &emdash; Steve Rittereiser reported, via memorandum,
that in 1999 WACLEA conducted 3 MAPs, resulting in
two schools becoming WACLEA members. He also
reported that a new MAP brochure was produced and
distributed in December, with another distribution
planned for the spring 2000. Lastly, Steve reported
that he has received two recent requests for
additional information on the WACLEA MAP program.
D. Corporate Sponsorship &emdash; Nothing to report.
E. Scholarship &emdash; John Garner reported that the
scholarship forms were mailed out, with a deadline
of February 28th. The recipients will be announced
at the Spring conference.
F. Publications &emdash; Walter Hudsick is asking for a
volunteer to take over publishing the WACLEA
Hotsheet. He also reported the WACLEA web site is
up and running, with plans to be expanded in the
future.
G. Training &emdash; Walter Hudsick reported for Mike Sletten
that the Academy went well. There were still some
documents to send out to the students, along with
their certificates. The certificates were signed at
the Board meeting and will be mailed out. In
addition, two new draft documents for the Academy
have been prepared and are awaiting feedback. There
was nothing to report about the next Academy. There
was some discussion on Oregon's Security Officer
training program and for WACLEA to seek out more
opportunities to Co-Sponsor training at membership
schools.
H. By-Laws &emdash; Bill Curtin reported one request, to
lowering the Corporate Sponsorship fee, has been
received. Discussion on this request followed with
the Board agreeing that no change is needed. There
was also a discussion on a Retirees lifetime
membership. Bill Curtin will prepare language for
the next Board meeting, with a scheduled vote at
the Fall Conference.
I. Conference &emdash; The conference committee reported that
the conference planning is on track. There was a
discussion on the conference fees, with the Board
agreeing to a full conference fee of $100, with
subsequent attendees at a lower rate. Flyers will
be sent out shortly after the Board meeting.
State & Province Reports:
A. Oregon &emdash; Bob Wilson stated there was nothing to
report.
B. British Columbia &emdash; Jeff Bingley reported that UBC
and Simon Fraiser have partnered to conduct joint
training. He also said that there are some
institutions interested in joining WACLEA, but have
requested additional information on membership
benefits. Walter Hudsick will be working with Jeff
on this issue.
C. Washington &emdash; Tom McGill was not present. No report.
D. Alaska &emdash; No report.
E. Montana &emdash; No report.
F. Idaho &emdash; No report.
IACLEA Report:
John Garner reported that the Region 8 Director position is up for election and at this time, Steve Rittereiser
is the only nominee. John also reported that IACLEA is working on several by-laws revisions, in addition to
some consolidating of positions on the IACLEA Board.
President's Report:
Walter Hudsick reported that the main item is the Spring Conference. He also reported that he will be working on
some public relations materials and that Bill Curtin and he will be working on an updated membership list. The issue
of a paid staff position was re-examined and discussed. There was also a discussion on the WACLEA repository.
Old Business:
A. WACLEA Logo. Jay Goss and his UW Tacoma staff's
logo submission was discussed. Walt Houston moved
that the Board accept the Logo as the new official
logo of WACLEA. Bill Curtin seconded the motion.
After some discussion, the motion passed with 1
objection. Jay Goss announced that the $100 award
money will go into the WACLEA scholarship fund.
B. Conference Funding &emdash; Walt Houston moved that the
Board authorized up to $5000 to pay for conference
expenses. Bill Curtin seconded the motion, which
was passed by the Board.
C. The Board discussed Washington legislation
concerning weapons on campus. After the bill is
drafted, there will be further discussion on the
subject and WACLEA's role.
D. The Board discussed some Oregon legislation that
has is held up in the Chancellors Office.
New Business:
It was discussed that should Steve Rittereiser become the new IACLEA region 8 director, Walter Hudsick will open the
position up and solicit nominations to fill the position.
John Garner moved to adjourn the Winter Board Meeting, seconded by Walt Huston. The meeting officially ended at 11:32 am