National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators Executive Committee Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Hilton Convention, Ballroom F
Sunday, December 14, 1997
8:30 am - 12:00 noon PST




Presiding: Mike Dyrenfurth, President

Present: Paul Brauchle, Rod Custer, Mike Dyrenfurth, Jeff Flesher, Joan Friedenberg (Research Committee Chair), Jim Gregson, Dennis Herschbach, Roger Hill, Jess Hudson (guest), Ted Lewis, John Scott, Sam Stern, Chet Wichowski 1.0 Welcome and Introductions, Mike Dyrenfurth 1.1 Opening comments and review of planned agenda

1.2 Introduction of new officers

 2.0 Treasurer Report, Jeff Flesher 2.1 The budget from last year was reviewed and the proposed budget for 1997-98 was distributed. Jeff noted that for the past several years expenses have exceeded income. He also stated that several items in the budget were not being expended. One of these was the line for each officer. Several members commented that although these funds were not being used, it would be best to leave them in place in case a situation arose where they were needed to fulfill duties of office.

2.2 The funds for the TED/NAITTE Research Symposium were discussed. Questions were raised about whether that was a one-time item in the budget that needed yearly approval. Minutes from last year were reviewed to clarify previous action related to this item. It was decided that action would be taken to approve funds for next year in the new business section of the meeting.

2.3 Jeff Flesher moved that the budget report for 1996-97 be approved. Sam Stern seconded the motion. The budget report received a unanimous vote for acceptance.

 3.0 V.P. for Technology Education Report, Ted Lewis 3.1 Ted commented on the limited success of the satellite meeting at the 1997 ITEA Convention in Tampa, FL. He encouraged the continuation of that activity. Ted was asked to proceed in contacting John Ritz to make plans for a satellite meeting with the CTTE as a part of the 1998 ITEA Convention to be held in Fort Worth, TX on March 8-10, 1998.

3.2 Mike Dyrenfurth noted that Ted was reporting about V.P. for Technology Education business, but that he was now president-elect and a new person would need to be appointed to this position. Nominations were solicited and several names were mentioned. Mike said that he would be making this decision within the next few weeks and would be contacting potential appointees.

 4.0 V.P. for Trade and Industry Report Chet Wichowski 4.1 Chet commented that as a new officer he has looked over the materials related to the Standards Project, but beyond that, he is still learning what matters of business he will need to attend to.

4.2 Mike Dyrenfurth encouraged all Vice-Presidents to become more involved in conference planning for the 1998 AVA Convention. Ted Lewis, as President-Elect, will serve as the central point of contact for conference planning.

 5.0 JITE Report, Rod Custer 5.1 Rod provided an overview of the printed report distributed (copy attached to minutes). Discussion included need for additional reviewers and strategies for increasing circulation. Members are encouraged to pass recommendations for additional reviewers along to the journal editor.

5.2 Dialogue took place about whether non-members of NAITTE should be asked to pay a fee for articles published in the JITE. This was not desired by members who commented. It was suggested, however, that authors of JITE articles be encouraged to join NAITTE if not already members.

5.3 Dennis Herschbach suggested requiring those who presented at NAITTE sessions to prepare a paper as a part of the presentation proposal process.

5.4 Paul Brauchle made a motion that the JITE report be accepted with commendation, second by Ted Lewis, and motion passed.

5.5 Dennis Herschbach made a motion that the editor be seated on the platform with other officers at the NAITTE Breakfast for future conferences. Ted Lewis seconded and motion passed.

 6.0 Research Committee Report, Joan Friedenberg 6.1 At the 1996 AVA, the research committee of NAITTE met jointly with the Technology Education Division (TED) research committee. A decision were made to work together on the 1997 TED/NAITTE Research Symposium. The TED committee would manage the selection of two finalists including a top award winner for professional submissions and the NAITTE committee would manage the graduate student submissions with two top papers selected as winners.

6.2 Joan recommended continuation of the process, limiting the number of symposium presenters to two graduate students and two professionals as was done this year. She also indicated that more submissions are needed for future competitions, suggested distributing the call for proposals at AVA, and asked that scheduling of research committee meetings and the symposium not conflict with other meetings.

6.3 Motion was made by Jeff Flesher and seconded by Paul Brauchle that $1,000 be allocated by NAITTE for 1997-98 to support the Research Committee awards process. This commitment would be for one year, with further action needed to renew this allocation each year.

6.4 Mike Dyrenfurth complemented Joan for her work in chairing the research committee and asked her to serve another two-year term. Joan accepted the appointment.

 7.0 Foundation Report, Sam Stern 7.1 The report from the Foundation task force was distributed at the Wednesday meeting, but was taken up for review again. The key action needed to implement the recommendations will to amend the constitution. Mike asked Dennis Herschbach, senior trustee, to work with Warren Suzuki in drafting a proposed amendment. This task should be completed by February 20 and will then be reviewed by the executive committee prior to going out to membership by mail ballots.

7.2 Further discussion took place regarding the report. Dennis moved that the report be accepted, Jim Gregson seconded, and the motion passed.

 8.0 Satellite Meetings, Mike Dyrenfurth 8.1 Ted Lewis was asked to work with John Ritz of the CTTE to make arrangements for a NAITTE satellite meeting with Council on Technology Teacher Education (CTTE) during the 1998 ITEA Annual Convention.

8.2 Paul Brauchle agreed to be responsible to make arrangements for a NAITTE satellite meeting at the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) meeting for 1998.

8.3 Mike Dyrenfurth will make arrangements for a NAITTE presence at the International Working Seminar on Technology Teacher Education in Washington, DC.

 9.0 New Business Mike Dyrenfurth 9.1 Action was needed to approve the proposed 1997-98 budget. Sam Stern made a motion that the new budget be approved with amendments to the sections on AVA convention costs and JITE expenses and Dennis Herschbach seconded the motion. Following some discussion the proposed budget was adopted unanimously for 1997-98.

9.2 Mike Dyrenfurth will work with Mark Merikel to establish a listserv for the NAITTE executive committee.

9.3 Roger Hill was asked to proceed with production of the draft brochure presented for review. He will print 200 brochures and send Mike 40, Ted 20, Rod 20, Paul 25, and other Vice-Presidents 20 each.

 10.0 Conference Planning, Mike Dyrenfurth 10.1 Mike reported on the changing procedures being adopted by AVA and the impact of those procedures on involvement of affiliates like NAITTE. The conference planning process has become increasingly complex and difficult.

10.2 Ted Lewis will administer the planning process for the 1998 AVA meetings. The convention will be located in New Orleans next year and most meetings will take place in the Hilton or the convention center.

10.3 Paul Brauchle was asked to be responsible for arranging the NAITTE breakfast. Historically this has rotated among the Vice-Presidents, but with the appointment of two Vice-Presidents to fill vacancies and a new Vice-President in the third position, Paul was the most qualified person to assist with this important function.

 11.0 Additional New Business, Mike Dyrenfurth 11.1 A new editor for the News and Views newsletter is needed since Jim Gregson has completed his term. Jim was asked to identify potential candidates for this responsibility and will make recommendations to the president. Several names were suggested for consideration and this matter will be resolved in the next few weeks.

11.2 Concerns were raised about the budget shortfall that has been occurring every year. The difference between expenditures and income each year has not been large, but it has been consistent. Sam Stern suggested that it might be appropriate to raise the dues to help with this situation. Other remedies might help but would take longer to develop, likely not alleviating the problem for the coming budget year. A motion was made by Rod Custer to raise the dues $10.00 and seconded by Dennis Herschbach. After some discussion action on the matter was tabled for further consideration at the first telemeeting of the year.

11.3 Dates for officer telemeetings were established. These will be scheduled for January 22, 1998; April 23, 1998; and September 17, 1998. All meetings will begin at 1:00 pm EST.

 12.0 Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Roger B. Hill

Secretary

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