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Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Ass’n of MN

2009 Membership Meeting

June 13, 2009
 

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President David Clancy called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM at the Owatonna High School, Owatonna, Minnesota.

President Clancy introduced the board.

Motion by Roseville, 2^nd by Lewiston to dispense with roll call. Motion carried.

Minutes of the previous meeting were mailed out to all member departments. Motion by Pipestone, 2^nd by Rosemount to approve the minutes.  Motion carried.

Secretary’s report was read by Secretary Bruce Boynton.  Motion by Echo 2^nd by Roseville. Motion carried.

Treasurer Greg Taylor gave an in depth financial report of 2008. Treasurer Taylor explained to the membership there was a mis-print on the red fold out on the 2008 Disbursements.  The correct numbers were read and told the membership that the Association would print a new statement and either have it on our website or hand it out at the district meetings. Chisholm made a motion to accept the report.  2^nd by Crosby.  Motion carried.

There was no old business to discuss.

Two resolutions were read and voted on by the membership.  See attached addenda.
Resolution #1 was read by Bruce Boynton to increase the reporting time from 10 days to 30 days.  Motion by Pipestone to accept.  2^nd by Waconia. Motion carried.  This by-law change is reflected in Article IX Section 3.
Resolution #2 was read by Greg Taylor. The approval of this by-law change would add to Article IX Section 7 relating to Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. With this section entitled SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: PTSS would be addressed as a separate issue. Members would have 90 days from the date of incident.  Upon approval of the claim, the maximum benefit will be thirty (30) days. Motion by Mountain Iron, 2^nd by Crosby.  Motion carried.
Both of these resolutions will be effective August 1, 2009.

Election of Directors
District #2 Scott Windschitl from New Ulm was newly elected.
District #1 Bruce Boynton from Lewiston was re-elected.
District #7 Gary Smidt from Marshall was re-elected.

Vice President Tom Linhoff presented the Powerpoint on filling out reports such as the First Report of Injury and the Change of Beneficiary forms that are found on the website (vfbaofmn.com).

The Board of Directors presented President David Clancy with a plaque for his 25 years of service to the Association, both as a Director and as President for the last 13 years. The board wishes to thank him for his devoted service and wish him and his wife Sandy many more years of happiness and God’s Blessings.

No new business to discuss

Motion by Ham Lake 2^nd by Crosby to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Boynton - Secretary VFBA

Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Ass’n of MN

2009 Board of Directors Organizational Meeting

June 13, 2009
 

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The meeting was called to order by President, David Clancy, at the Owatonna High School, Owatonna, Minnesota at 9:40 a.m. Saturday June 13^th 2009

Election of Officers:
President: Tom Linhoff
Motion by Gary 2^nd by Steve
Vice-President:  Steve Spaeth  Motion by Greg 2^nd by Dave
Treasurer:  Greg Taylor  Motion by Gary 2nd by Steve
Secretary:  Bruce Boynton Motion by Gary 2^nd by Barry
All officers elected by unanimous ballot.

Tom Linhoff assumed the Presidents position at this point Dave Clancy turned the Gavel over to Tom, and was thanked for his leadership and time on the Board.

Welcome to Scott Windschitl new District 2 Director

Committees: Were appointed as follows.
Bylaw:  Gary Smidt, Chair; Scott Windschitl, Steve Spaeth
Benefit: Dave Vaughan, Chair; Brent Aretz, Greg Taylor
Investment: Greg Taylor, Chair; Barry Nelson, Steve Spaeth

Medical Director:Dr. Ron Johnson - Grand Rapids
Parliamentarian: James Bodsgard - Past Director of the Board
Official publication: Rochester Post Bulletin, Rochester Minnesota

Official Depositories:
Wells Fargo, Bremer Bank Brainerd, Bremer Bank Alexandria, Viking Savings and Loan, 1^st State Bank Alexandria, Grand Rapids State Bank, and Woodland Bank Cohasset.

Membership Dues ($7.00) were collected by the Secretary from Greg Taylor, Gary Smidt.

Disclosure Document was signed by all Directors, “conflict of interest”

Motion to pay any bills by Gary Smidt, 2^nd by Dave Vaughan motion carried.

Fall Board meeting will be held in Grand Rapids August 20 & 21^st 2009, Greg Taylor will make arrangements.

Motion to adjourn by Dave Clancy 2nd By Gary Smidt Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
 

Bruce Boynton, Secretary