2020 RETA Breeze Nov-Dec

There was good input from everyone attending. The intention is for the Board of Directors to update this strategic plan each fall. Items from the strategic plan with a 12 month timeframe will be acted upon during the Spring SWOT meeting. This plan will provide short term and long term guidance to RETA Headquarters and increase strategic continuity as the Board of Directors changes. A motion to adjourn was made by: Director Ellena and seconded by: Director Hawkins. There was no further discussion and the Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 PM PST. scheduled pre-conference Board of Directors meeting. Highlights of this meeting include the end of year committee reports. Additionally, it provides a last opportunity to coordinate prior to conference. The meeting was called to order by President Sanderson at 8:00 AM PST. The Opening invocation was delivered by Treasurer Harper. Director Branham motioned to approve the September 23, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. A second was given by Director Hawkins. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Guest Don Tragethon (Past RETA President and former Executive Director) addressed the Board. His message was very encouraging to the Board of Directors. October 25th, 2020 This meeting was the

The 2020 Executive Directors Survey results were presented to the board by Executive Vice President Teale. Executive Vice President Teale suggested the Policy covering the Executive Directors Survey, be reviewed as Cert Comm should be added to those who receive the survey. The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Treasurer Harper. “It hasn’t been a great year, but we’ve been holding our own. HQ has had to scale back, but we haven’t had to touch the rainy day fund. We currently have a surplus for the year.” Executive Director Barron presented an HQ update to the Board. This included information on Board activities during the conference. HQ is “Staying the course”. Additional staffing will be addressed in early 2021. President Sanderson then addressed the board as to the procedure for the standing committee reports. The committee Chairperson will present the report, then field questions from the Board and that would be followed by the motion to approve the report. The Finance Committee report was presented by Committee Chairperson Sanderson. Highlights included: • 2021 Budget was prepared and approved by the Board of Directors at the October 2020 meeting. • 2021 Rate Sheet was prepared and approved by the Board of Directors at the October 2020 meeting. • No repositioning of budget capital was shifted during the year.

There were no questions. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Hawkins seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. The Education Committee report was presented by Chairman Gulcynski. The report included an update on committee and subcommittee work for the year. The year’s work included the release of the new Industrial Refrigeration Book 1 and the new Industrial Refrigeration Book 2. Additional works due for a 2021 release include; Basic Electricity 2 and the Compliance Book. There were several questions from Directors concerning the Compliance Book. There is much excitement about it’s pending release. Chairman Gulcynski thanked the Committee sub chairpersons and committee members for their work during 2020. The Board echoes those sentiments. Thank you to all of those that contribute. Director Lape motioned to accept the report. Second Vice President Lepschat seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Hawkins presented the membership report. The membership committee has grown substantially over the last year and activities will resume early in 2021. There is an international membership subcommittee as well as a committee working on the virtual chapter.

The Education VOPP subcommittee has completed a project for the Membership committee. Presentations outlining each chapter officer position is now available on the RETA website. These are great tools for training new chapter leaders or to refresh seasoned chapter leaders. Questions centered around the proposed operation of the virtual chapter. Second Vice President Lepschat motioned to accept the report. Director Gulcynski seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Kovarik presented the conference committee report. This committee has also grown substantially. The report served to educate the Board on the upcoming conference and included registration and exhibit statistics. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Lape seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Sanderson Presented the Marketing Committee Report. By his own admission, there was no activity by the committee in 2020. The Board of Directors expressed understanding and exhibited grace in accepting his report. Board of Director Chairman Farley motioned to accept the report. Director Kovarik seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the motion passed. Chairman Hayes submitted the Publications report, but

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