Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Doubletree Hotel
Portland, OR
March 22, 2000
A meeting of the WACLEA Board of Directors was convened 22 March, 2000 at 3:30 p.m.
Present
Present were Tom McGill, Walt Huston, John Garner, Bill Curtin, Robert Brown, Steve Rittereiser, Vince Likes
(Idaho State), President Walter Hudsick. Ed Owens joined us later (4:20 p.m.).
Minutes
Minutes of the last Board meeting (February 2nd) were moved for acceptance by Garner, 2nd by Brown and approved.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer's report by Curtin showed about $10,600 in our new bank account at the Vancouver branch of Bank of
America. Dues for 1999-2000 are in the mail, after some delay. That should provide some immediate income.
Conference bills have yet to be paid but we shall remain solvent. Move to accept by Rittereiser, 2nd by Brown, approved.
Committee Reports
The Spring Conference is going to cost about $7500 net. The Board knew it would cost a bit but were surprised at
the rather small attendance. Some discussion regarding conference attendance ensued. Robert Brown was recognized
for putting together a fine historical conference program celebrating the 15-year anniversary of WACLEA. Brown
mentioned individuals at OSU responsible. Huston motioned $30 to Brown to take these individuals to lunch for
gratitude. Brown 2nd, approved.
Scholarship
Garner reported the annual scholarship competition is complete and there are two persons that will be receiving $500
scholarships. They will be announced at the banquet. (Note: the scholarship recipients were identified at the banquet
as Zane Kanyer, Gonzaga University, and Heidi Froisland, University of Washington).
Awards Committee had no report.
Training Committee
Hudsick reported there has been some discussion about moving the Basic Security Officers Academy to the
WSU-Vancouver Campus. There will be more discussion before a recommendation is made. Jay Goss will be
heading the Training Committee. Mike Sletten is phasing out of the chair role. Mr. Garner suggested the Training
Committee consider executive training for new security directors. There is a void in this area that needs to be filled. Law
enforcement executives get training but not the security directors.
Legislative Committee
MAP - the MAP brochures were distributed in bulk to the Board and will be available to conference attendees. The
MAP at UPS is complete, bills paid and accounts received.
Corporate Sponsorship had no report.
By Laws had no report.
State Reports
Washington - McGill recalled there was an effort 2 years ago to get university/college presidents together, but
no results. President Cronin of Whitman was originally involved and is still interested if someone will pick up
the ball. 4-year publics are doing a presentation at Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Conference
in Wenatchee in May.
Oregon - Brown and Curtin discussed the Oregon Gun Issue indicating that the push is toward Oregon schools to be
able to make institutional decisions on issues like full commissioning and use of firearms. Currently, power in
this area rests with the Chancellor's office.
Idaho, B.C., Montana, Alaska - no reports.
IACLEA Region 8
Garner reported the last Board Meeting was in South Carolina a few weeks back. By Law amendments and
elections are happening right now. Garner will be stepping down as Region 8 Director. Steve Rittereiser and Ken Willet
(U of Montana) are running for Garner's post.
Old Business
By consensus the Conference Committee was directed to pay the bills.
Correspondence:None.
President's Report
Hudsick reported he has been extremely busy with the conference planning process. Banking is working out better
since the move to Bank of America. Also, the Association records have become more clear due to Robert Brown's work
in collecting historical data.
New Business
Hudsick led a discussion regarding conferences. In particular, in light of this low turnout, what can be done to increase
the numbers? The discussion also turned to the question of what do we get for being a member? This discussion
continued for 15 minutes with no motions or official recommendations.
Adjourn: Brown moved, Huston 2nd, adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
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General Membership Meeting
Doubletree Hotel
Portland, OR
March 23, 2000
A General Membership meeting was held March 23, 2000 at 11:15 a.m. There were about 35 persons in attendance.
President Walter Hudsick presided.
President's Report
President Hudsick welcomed those attending the conference. Some conference particulars were reviewed. There was no
correspondence to share with the membership. President Hudsick mentioned the scholarship competition was complete
and two selections were made. (The winners announced at the banquet were Zane Kanyer, Gonzaga, and Heidi Froisland,
University of Washington). President Hudsick announced the possibility of the Basic Security Academy moving to
Vancouver/Portland area. There will be an academy either late July or early August. The Publication Committee is looking
for a chair. Anyone interested contact President Hudsick.
Treasurer's Report
Bill Curtin reported about $10,600 in the bank. Bank account moved to Bank of America. A change in paperwork with the
Secretary of State was made to reflect "Western Association". Dues letters were recently mailed. Walt Huston, PLU moved
to accept the report, 2nd by Robert L. Brown, approved.
State/Province Issues
Tom McGill (EWU) was introduced as Washington Representative. Robert L. Brown (OSU) was introduced as Oregon
Representative. Vince Likes (ISU) was introduced and represented Idaho during the conference.
Other representatives were not present.
New Business
Robert L. Brown (OSU) was recognized for putting together the historical packet for the conference. Additional copies
will be sent to new members. John Garner (U of P) asked the membership to also recognize Walter Hudsick and Bill
Curtin in their contributions to the conference (applause).
Jon Fowler (PSU) asked if WACLEA would send a letter of support for the Oregon commissioning/police authority
issue. President Hudsick advised the Board of Directors had previously voted their support and would be willing
to provide a letter. President Hudsick asked for a formal (written) request from Fowler.
Adjourned at 11:31 a.m. on motion by Robert L. Brown (OSU) and approved.
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