Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 11 of the IAFF Constitution and By-Laws, local, state and provincial affiliates may use either “Robert’s Rules of Order” or “Atwood’s Rules for Meetings” to govern their deliberations. The International’s Executive Board and the IAFF Convention use “Robert’s Rules of Order, Second Revised Edition,” by Mary A. DeVries.

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This Union Meeting was held on February 28 - March 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mid-Town Plaza Conference Room. The Door Prize had reached $100.00 and was WON at this meeting(s) by Chris Beirne! The next meeting will begin again with a $25.00 drawing. You must be present at one of the meetings to win.

Attendees:

• Hugh Crawford
• Dennis Mitchell
• Mike Wilson
• Frank Crawley
• Tony Atteberry
• Larry Smizer
• Jim O’Neal
• Keith Nelson
• Mike Schneringer
• Chris Beirne
• Dana Cramer
• Mike Shuffield
• Mike Seiter
• Leroy Lukinbill
• Robert Darrow
• Tim McDermott
• Rick Bacon
• Jesse Mitchell
• Brent Hopkins
• Greg Skelly
• Brad Stewart
• Bruce Poteat
• Shane Raines

Minutes:

*Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report.
Motion by Larry Smizer 2nd Jim O’Neal
22 for 0 against 0 abstain. Motion passes.

1. Discuss and possibly take action on inviting an OSFA Pension Board Representative to Union Meeting for open discussion with members.
   *Motion to invite Bob Jones to next two-shift Union Meeting for OSFA Pension discussion.
   Motion by Mike Wilson 2nd by Bruce Poteat
   22 for 0 against 0 abstain. Motion passes.
2. Discuss and possibly take action on Union Dues reassessment.
   *Motion for $3.36 of Union Dues (previous PFFO dues) to go into PAC Fund or Donation Fund.
   Motion by Tim McDermott 2nd by Mike Wilson
   21 for 0 against 1 abstain. Motion passes.
3. Discuss and possibly take action on creating a PAC account and PAC Committee.
   *No motion made.
4. Discuss and possibly take action on upcoming Constitution and By-Laws Ratification Vote.
   *No motion made.
5. President’s Report on Executive Board Meetings.
   *No motion made.
6. President’s Report on Committees.
   *No motion made.
7. Discuss and possibly take action on Union’s position on upcoming Bond Election in March.
   *Motion to allow Executive Board to take Political Action if necessary on upcoming City of Norman Bond Issue.
   Motion by Mike Schneringer 2nd by Robert Darrow
   15 for 1 against 1 abstain. Motion passes.
8. Discuss and possibly take action on usage and amount of College Tuition Fund.
   *Motion to limit College Tuition Assistance to State Colleges per credit hour rate.
   Motion by Frank Crawley 2nd by Mike Schneringer
   17 for 0 against 0 abstain. Motion passes.
9. Discuss and possibly take action on the feasibility of Local 2067 building a home For “Habitat for Humanity”.
   *Motion to post a sign-up sheet to determine interest in a “Habitat for Humanity” Project.
   Motion by Brad Stewart 2nd by Mike Schneringer
   17 for 0 against 0 abstain. Motion passes.

*Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Keith Nelson 2nd by Dana Cramer
17 for 0 against 0 abstain . Motion passes.

The Door Prize for this meeting was $100.00! Chris Beirne is the big winner! He was present at the February 28 meeting. Congratulations Chris!