NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Florida Federation of Chapters
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
22 - 23 February 2006
At 7:04 P.M, the regular meeting
of the Florida Federation Executive Board was called to order by President
Pappa. President Pappa requested that anyone unable to attend the full meeting
notify the Secretary. Chaplain Schoolmaster gave the Invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by District Vice President Chizik. The Roll Call of Elected
and Appointed Officers was conducted by Acting Secretary Leatham. With all
elected officers present except Messrs. Henderson & Bartelt, a quorum existed.
The Acting Secretary read the resignations of NARFE-PAC Chair Wasson and
District Vice President Snodgrass. President Pappa accepted the resignations.
President Pappa thanked Mr. Snodgrass for his service.
The Acting Secretary read letters of invitation to speak at the 2006 Convention
to US Senator Nelson and Governor Bush, and the letter of refusal received from
Governor Bush’s office. He also read an insistent reply to Governor Bush from
President Pappa. He also read letters of thanks for contributions from the
University of South Florida and the Federal Employees Education and Assistance
Fund (FEEA).
The written Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting of November 10, 2005 were
reviewed by the members of the Executive Board. The Minutes were approved, there
being no corrections.
Motion 06-02-001: Moved by District 11 Vice President Furrow that the standing
rules be suspended to allow appointed officers to participate in open discussion
of all agenda items. President Pappa advised District 11 Vice President Furrow
that there are no standing rules at the Executive Board meeting, and to state
which rules were to be suspended, District Vice President Furrow failed to state
any rules, only repeating “the rules”. The President would not accept the motion
without clarification, and ruled not to entertain the motion. The President then
asked District 11Vice President Furrow if he wished to challenge the ruling of
the Chair, if so, to properly state his action, Vice President Furrow failed to
do so and the ruling not to accept the motion remained. The Motion was not
accepted
President Pappa reported that after interviewing candidates he reported that he
had selected John Trenkle to be the NARFE-PAC Chair and requested the
concurrence of Board.
Motion 06-02-002: Moved by Immediate Past President Whalen and properly seconded
that the Board concur with the appointment of John Trenkle. The motion was
adopted.
The President asked for extension of 10 minutes. There was no opposition. He
read a letter from National President Fallis requesting that the Federation
contribute 25% towards the cost of radio advertising in Tampa expected to cost
$14,000.
Motion 06-02-003: District Vice President Chizik moved and it was properly
seconded that discussion of the matter be tabled. Motion adopted.
The meeting was recessed until 8:30 AM February 23 at 10:16 PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:32 AM February 23 by President Pappa.
President Pappa reported that Chaplain Mary Ellen Schoolmaster was excused due
to illness, and would leave at her convenience.
President Pappa reported that he had invited National Vice President Dan Galvan
to attend our convention, but received a reply that President Fallis instead
would attend and would require partial funding towards his expenses. He asked
the Board for opinions.
Motion 06-02-004: Immediate Past President Whalen moved, which motion was
properly seconded, that President Fallis be invited to speak. Motion adopted.
A drawing for seating at the Convention was lead by First Vice President Stewart
and the numbers were drawn by Chaplain Mary Ellen Schoolmaster. Districts were
drawn in the following order:
2
11
1
10
4
5
3
8
6
7
9
Motion 06-02-005: First Vice President Stewart moved, which motion was properly
seconded, that a simple majority of votes be required for national bylaws
resolutions to be recommended. Motion adopted.
President Pappa stated that an audit committee for both the Florida Federation
and Alzheimer’s committee would be needed, and requested the Executive Board,
not the President do so.
Motion 06-02-006: District Vice President Gerber moved that District Vice
President Ruth Blackwell and former Treasurer Larry Saunders serve as both the
Federation and Audit Committee and Alzheimer’s Audit Committee, which was
properly seconded. Motion adopted.
President Pappa then stated that an audit committee for the 2006 convention
committee would be needed, and requested the Executive Board do so and not the
President.
Motion 06-02-007 District Vice President Gerber moved that Federation Treasurer
Ken Carter and Past Federation Treasurer Larry Saunders be named to the 2006
Convention Audit Committee, which motion was properly seconded. Motion adopted.
Motion 06-02-008: District Vice President Ruth Blackwell moved that there be a
one hour lunch break commencing at 11:00 AM, which motion was properly seconded.
Motion adopted.
The meeting recessed at 11:00 AM.
The meeting resumed at 12:03 PM.
Motion 06-02-009: Immediate Past President Whalen moved that the Federation buy
a one page advertisement in the National Convention Book for $200 plus postage,
which motion was properly seconded. Motion adopted.
President Pappa advised that he has received a resignation from District Vice
President Furrow, which he will table for a week and discuss with Mr. Furrow. He
expressed appreciation for Mr. Furrow’s work in writing a resolution.
Motion 06-02-010: First Vice President Stewart moved that $2,415 be added to the
Budget to consist of additions for District 1 of $220, District 6 $50, District
9 $150, District 11 $175, plus not to exceed $1,800 additional for Legislation,
which motion was properly seconded.
Motion 06-02-011: First Vice President Stewart moved to call the question, which
motion was properly seconded. Motion adopted.
Motion 06-02-010 was adopted.
Unfinished business: None
New Business:
Motion 06-02-012: District Vice President Sicular moved that the Federation
revert to the old Chapter Membership Contest Awards system by which a Chapter
must submit a claim giving particulars of reinstatement, dues withholding, and
recruitment in order to receive payment, which motion was properly seconded.
Motion 06-02-013: District Vice President Gerber moved to call the question.
Motion adopted, which motion was properly seconded.
Motion 06-02-012 was not adopted.
The President announced that the next Executive Board meeting would be held on
May 16th, 2006 in the early afternoon.
Benediction was provided by Legislative Officer Treva Devers.
At 1:45 PM the meeting was adjourned by President Pappa.