BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
| MEETING DATE | MEETING LOCATION | CALL TO ORDER |
| June 29, 2013 | Cave Country Dive Shop | 5:00 PM |
MEMBERS PRESENT
| ☒Bert Wilcher | Terri Simpson |
| Tony Flaris | David Jones |
| Marissa Lasso | Jim Wyatt |
| Joe Citelli | |
GUESTS PRESENT
| John Jones, Kristi Bernot, Jon Bernot, James Kleinheinz, Li Loriz, Mat Bull, Steve Mann, Reggie Ross
Paul Mouhalis, Tara Rodgers, Sylester Muller, Carree Olshansty |
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I motion to hold the 2014 NSS-CDS Workshop and Social on Memorial Day Weekend. Friday night Social on May 23, 2014 and Workshop on May 24 2014. | ||
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Ginnie Springs was ruled out as a possible site due to large holiday crowds.
Looking into Gainesville, Alachua, Live Oak area |
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Bert Wilcher |
Second
David Jones |
Vote
Unanimous |
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Tara Rogers Report on Conservation Easements |
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Tara gave a brief talk on Conservation Easements, how the Suwannee River Water Management District makes use of them and how their use may affect us. |
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Property Insurance |
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Discussed property insurance for our properties. Consensus was it was cost prohibitive. Matt Bull to provide name/contact information for possible cost permissive Property Insurance.
Action Item: Matt Bull to provide the NSS-CDS with contact information concerning a possible Property Insurance Provider. |
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David Jones Committee Report |
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See Report (Attached to this Document)
Action Items:
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Bert Wilcher stated member participation is very important and the perception is that the BOD doesn’t listen to the membership. |
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Discussion on using social media as a public relations tool. Marissa Lasso reports the Facebook page is growing and that the first issue of the new monthly newsletter is ready. |
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Question from the floor suggesting we reach out to other geographies. |
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We agreed it needed to be done and should be on the agenda for a future meeting. |
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Report on UWS Expenses and Revenues |
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Cheryl Doran reported on the costs of printing and distributing UWS and what revenues it brings in. There was mention of offering digital copies to non NSS-CDS members. |
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DEMA and Beneath The Sea |
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Since DEMA was already paid for we should man the booth with volunteers. It was decided to investigate the costs of exhibiting at Beneath the Sea and decide whether or not we should do so.
Action Item: Tony Flaris to look into costs of having a booth at Beneath the Sea. |
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Lawsuit |
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Bert Wilcher states we should continue discussion whether or not we release “Tex” Chalkley as an Attorney of Record on the Spencer vs. Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society. Additional information is needed before any decision is made. |
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Motion to accept as written and approved by the Training Committee the NSS-CDS Cave Diver Supervisor Program submitted to the BoD on 24 June 2013 and this program to be added to the NSS-CDS S&P’s | ||
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Discussion from the Board and the members present on the details of the program. | ||
Jim Wyatt |
Second
Joe Citelli |
Vote
Unanimous |
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Negativity of presenters at last workshop. |
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Jim Wyatt commented that he was not pleased with the negative commentary of the presenters at the last workshop and that future workshops should have presenters who present in a positive manner. |
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Action Items |
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Reggie Ross wanted his comments noted in the minutes. |
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Reggie expressed dissatisfaction with the adversarial attitude of previous Boards and hoped that this Board would be more cooperative with the instructors and not be confrontational. The Board agreed that it would make an effort to facilitate that relationship so it would grow in a positive manner. |
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Motion to adjourn the meeting. | ||
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Bert Wilcher |
Second
Tony Flaris |
Vote
Unanimous |
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PERMANENT COMMITTEES:
Accident Investigation
Current Chairman Jeff Bozanic
Recoding 40 years of data, re-defining causes
Original database corrupted, estimated 8-12 months to complete
If possible for the NSS-CDS to locate additional assistance from an IT/database guy
Award
Current Committee Chairman is Shirley Kasser
Cave Map Files
Current Chairman Mike Poucher (would like to pass the position on to another volunteer)
Conservation
Current Committee Chairman is Kelly Jessop
Conservation pamphlet
That Kelly Jessop is writing the Conservation Column in UWS
Land Owner Relations
No current Committee Chairman
Newsletter
Current Committee Chairman is Cheryl Doran
Safety
No current Committee Chairman
Proposed candidate Edd Sorenson has volunteered to fill this Committee Chairman position. This needs approval from NSS-CDS Chairman.
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Scientific Investigation
No current Committee Chairman
Setup long term monitoring programs involving the membership collecting water quality, nutrient, and microbial community data
Proposed candidate Dr. Jim Garey (USF) has volunteered to fill this Committee Chairman position. This needs approval from NSS-CDS Chairman.
Sump Diving
Current Committee Chairman is Forrest Wilson
Website
Current Committee Chairman is Forrest Wilson
Workshop
Current Committee Chairman is Jim Wyatt
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OTHER COMMITTEES
Cartography
Current Committee Chairman is Mike Poucher
Educational Outreach
No current Committee Chairman. Steve Mann has volunteered to fill the Committee Chairman position. This needs to be approved by the NSS-CDS Chairman
Provide public outreach for the NSS-CDS
Develop a PowerPoint presentation for CDS members to use when giving talks
Exploration
Mat Bull has volunteered to fill the Committee Chairman position. This needs to be approved by the NSS-CDS Chairman
Proposed new committee to meet the mission statement of the NSS-CDS
Provide members opportunities to participate in exploration activities
Use CDS’s resources to facilitate and showcase exploration
Photography
No current Committee Chairman. Kristi Bernot has volunteered to fill the Committee Chairman position
This would include contributions to journal, website, pamphlets, etc.
Documenting exploration, events, socials, workshops and working in conjunction with the UWS Committee Chairperson.
Promotional images of workshops, cleanups, etc.
Photo clinics
Social
Current Committee Chairman Marissa Lasso is seeking a volunteer to replace her as the Committee Chairman.
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Technology
No Current Committee Chairman. Sylvester (TJ) Muller has volunteered to fill the Committee Chairman position. This needs to be approved by the NSS-CDS Chairman
Evaluate new technologies relevant to cave diving
POSSIBLE OTHER COMMITTEES
Membership Committee, Events Committee