National Association of
Industrial and Technical Teacher EducatorsExecutive Committee Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Convention Center,
Room 209-210
Wednesday, December 10, 1997
3:00 - 5:00 pm PST
Presiding: Sam Stern, President
Present: Mike Dyrenfurth, Roger
Hill, Jim Gregson, Scott Johnson, Lee Miller (guest), Ross Moreton, Greg
Petty, Chet Wichowski
1.0 Welcome and Introductions, Mike
Dyrenfurth
1.1 Mike began meeting in the
absence of Sam Stern as he was delayed in arriving.
1.2 Minutes of 3rd telemeeting were
reviewed and approved by the officers. They will also be distributed and
considered for approval at the breakfast meeting.
1.3 Some discussion of electronic
method of doing business took place. This system might be used to reduce
the number of telemeetings required to conduct business during the coming
year.
2.0 V.P. for Technical Education Report,
Ross Moreton
2.1 Ross gave an invitation for
NAITTE members to be involved in ATEA and presented an overview of the
written report he had prepared. Ross is completing his term. Questions
were asked about whether a Vice-President must be a member of the division
of AVA being represented. The Handbook does not require this.
3.0 President’s Report, Sam Stern
3.1 Sam arrived and distributed
reports from various officers who had sent them to him. He also distributed
the agenda for the meeting.
3.2 Sam gave an overview of his
President's report. He has continued telemeetings for the purpose of conducting
business through the year, and appointed Chet Wichowski to replace Nevin
Frantz after his death. He has also worked to try to establish satellite
meetings to create a presence at AHRD conference and ITEA conferences.
Sam encouraged continuing that activity in the future. Although attendance
was small, there seems to be considerable opportunity for continuing this.
Future meetings need to have additional planning. Also need to consider
ATEA and other possibilities. Perhaps making more definite plans for future
involvement would be helpful.
3.3 An update on the status of the
NAITTE web site was given.
4.0 Elections and Awards Reports, Sam
Stern
4.1 Dennis Herschbach conducted
the election and had very good results (46%). Big reason for success is
having at least two viable candidates for each office being filled. Ted
Lewis is President-Elect, Jeff Cantor is VP for Technical Education, Paul
Brauchle is VP for Ind. & Military, and John Scott is Trustee.
4.2 Karen Zuga will come in as JITE
editor replacing Rod Custer.
4.3 Frank Pratzner conducted the
awards selection process. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented
posthumously to Nevin Frantz, Outstanding Service Awards to Joan Friedenberg
for chairing the research committee and Mark Merickel for producing the
NAITTE web pages, and the Silvius-Wolansky award will go to Dan Brown.
Other awards are presented by the JITE.
5.0 President-Elect Report, Mike Dyrenfurth
5.1 Mike expressed thanks to Sam
for guidance during the past year. The other major task was the planning
of the conference. When Mike arrived at the motel, he had a message from
David Stern, the keynote speaker for the opening session, that he was ill
and could not attend. Decision was made to provide a brief presentation
of the paper prepared, using the overheads being sent, and then provide
a panel of discussants to respond to the topic.
5.2 Participation in satellite conference
with CTTE was another of Mike’s activities. Mike also sees much possibility
for involvement with various post-secondary education groups.
5.3 Mike has been involved in work
in Germany and presented an invited paper there. He sees possibility to
use NAITTE involvement in September 24-27, 1998 conference in Washington,
DC and perhaps include outstanding graduate students. Mike has been doing
legwork and will ask for formal endorsement on Sunday as a matter of new
business.
5.4 Nevin Frantz had responsibility
for NAITTE breakfast this year so Mike and Sam split that responsibility
when Nevin passed away. Sam distributed a copy of the program. Sam will
be the speaker, awards and recognition will be given, and the business
meeting will be conducted. Support was expressed for not having an outside
speaker, but having an outgoing president address for the group.
5.5 Mike continued with an overview
of the various sessions planned for this AVA convention.
6.0 Treasurer’s Report, Sam Stern
6.1 Jeff Flesher was not able
to attend the meeting so Sam brought a report for him. Jeff sent word that
he needed approval to move some funds from savings to checking to cover
the costs of the breakfast as a JITE bill has just been paid and a cash
flow situation has presented a need for funds not presently available.
Jeff will be bringing information to facilitate a discussion about budget
and the small shortfall that has been occurring each year. Motion to approve
this transfer was brought by Sam and seconded by Ross. Motion carried with
no negative votes.
7.0 Secretary’s Report, Roger Hill
7.1 The Administrative Handbook
has been updated now. Roger input from officers for any additional corrections
to handbook.
7.2 A draft copy of a new brochure
was reviewed.
8.0 V.P. for Trade & Industrial
Report, Chet Wichowski
8.1 Chet has been involved with
Tom Walker on some ongoing business of the Standards Project for T&I,
a subcommittee of the Research Committee. Beyond that, he is continuing
to become familiar with other roles he must fulfill as V.P.
9.0 Historian’s Report, Scott Johnson
9.1 Scot requested information
about what officers are to be installed. There was discussion of the provision
for the continued preparation of the officers' plaques as provided in the
Cal Cotrell's will. The list of officers was summarized.
9.2 Scott requested that officers
send to him any materials that should be placed in the organization archives.
10.0 V.P. for Industrial & Military
Training, Greg Petty
10.1 Greg expressed appreciation
for the opportunity to serve NAITTE and said he was pleased with election
of Paul Brauchle to VP position. He is involved in AHRD and other similar
organizations and will carry on representation of NAITTE in a fine manner.
10.2 For 17 years Greg has been
present at every NAITTE executive meeting in one capacity or another. He
expressed appreciation for the years of opportunity for service and expressed
continued support for the organization.
11.0 News and Views Editor Report,
Jim Gregson
11.1 Jim is completing his term
as editor. Jim commented that composition of newsletter varies and that
the idea of moving the newsletter to an electronic format is a good idea.
No one has been selected to replace Jim as editor of the newsletter.
12.0 Membership Report, Sam Stern
12.1 Jim Lorenz will not be attending
this AVA. He is working on a directory and will send it to Sam at the hotel.
He has also done a membership count on the same date for several years.
The numbers are consistent with modest growth. Majority of new members
are student members. Other patterns continue with slight growth in numbers.
13.0 Foundation Task Force Report,
Sam Stern
13.1 Warren Suzuki, Will Miller,
and Rupert Evans served on this task force. The report found that NAITTE
was eligible to create such a foundation. The constitution would have to
be amended, the foundation would be established as a separate entity, a
board of governors established, and a structure created to run the foundation.
The report presented provides detailed recommendations regarding the establishment
of the foundation. Action will be taken through a mail ballot. Action by
the executive committee might be in order to support the establishment
of the foundation.
14.0 Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
PST.
Respectfully submitted,
Roger B. Hill
Secretary
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