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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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