Minutes
of the
American Philatelic Research Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
3:55 p.m., Friday,
August 5, 2005
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The meeting of the APRL Board of Trustees was called
to order by President Ken Grant.
Motion
- Charlie Peterson moved the board approve the by-law changes suggested
by the APRL board of Trustees. Dan Walker seconded
the motion.
Amendment
#5, - The word "to" replace the word "can" in
the 1st sentence. The sentence now reads " 4.7 One or more
persons may
participate in a meeting of the Board of Trustees by means of
a
telephone or other communications equipment which enables all
persons participating in the meeting to hear one another".
The amended motion passed unanimously.
APRL Budget. - APS Treasured Nick Carter Commented that the
APS budget
had not been accepted by the APS board, and that it would be
again
reviewed in November.
Discussion of the APRL Budget followed:
Ken
Lawrence moved that the APRL defer action until November as
well. This was seconded by Ken Grant, and unanimously passed.
The APRL
staff would review the budget, and make appropriate
adjustments and present a new proposed 2006 budget.
The possibility of having a APRL Trustees meeting was to be
considered.
Motion
-That the APS finance committee represent the financial interests
of the APRL. Moved by David Straight, seconded by Ken
Lawrence. In the past the APRL board of trustees have been represented
on this committee,
with will continue to have representation. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion
- Roger Schnell proposed that the APRL fees be increased as follows:
The motion was seconded by Dan Walker.
1.
APRL would charge for outgoing mailing of request. (
An average fee to be determined by the staff.
2.
The handling fee would be raised to $10 / request.
3. A search charge would be added.
A. 1st 30 minutes of time handling requests - no charge.
B. $15 / hour for additional search time, at 30 minute segments.
Roger
Brody suggested that #1 be changed to a "Maximum
of $10". To charge for a one or two page photocopy was
thought to be excessive. This amendment was accepted, and now
reads, #2 - The handling
fee would be raised to a maximum of $10 / request.
Bob Lamb suggested that the search charge should be $20 / yr.
(3B ) This change was accepted.
Roger
Brody suggested that 3A be changed to " 1st 15 minutes
of time handling requests would be at no charge. After
that the the time charge
would be $20 per hour at half hour segments.
Final amended motion.
1. APRL would charge for outgoing mailing of requests.
2. A handling fee would be be a maximum of $10 / request.
A. 1st 15 minutes of time handling requests - no charge.
B. $20 / hour for additional search time, at 30 minute segments.
With these amendments the motion was passed unanimously.
It
was agreed these changes would go into effect November 1, 2005.
The staff will take appropriate measures to advertise and announce
these
changes in the appropriate venue.
Motion
- Roger Schnell proposed the development of a special category
of supporters of the APRL called, "Friends of the
APRL"
Charlie
Peterson raised concerns regarding the status of the Founders
and Patrons.
After
considerable discussion the motion was tabled and President
Ken
Grant will appoint members to further consider the concept.
Bob
Lamb presented discussion of the naming of the Large Hall in
Building 12. If it could be named August Hall, this would
more appropriately recognize Leo August and allow
the conference in Building 2 to be available as a naming site
for further contributions.
Dan Walker moved that Bob Lamb be
authorized to approach make the appropriate
change. David Straight seconded the motion. The
board unanimously approved this concept, and Bob
Lamb will proceed.
Charlie
Peterson led a discussion on possible naming opportunities
for the Building. Sponsored Rooms on the 2nd floor, building
#12
were presented. No specific action was taken.
David
Straight suggested that the APRL needed a strategic planning
session, and present Ken Grant stated he would try and coordinate
it with a possible November, 2005 APRL Board Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM
Respectively submitted,
Roger G. Schnell, MD
Secretary APRL
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