Varsity Crews

A proposal by Bob Wortham to revise Article IX of the By-Laws, Uniform, to include the American Flag as a permanent part of the uniform was given the second reading. Much discussion was held, not about the desire to display the American Flag or demonstrate patriotism for our great country, but rather over any possible conflict with TASO or CCA requirements or restrictions. The proposal was made a motion by Tony Stines and second by Ken Shaffer. James Roberson moved to amend the proposal to give the chapter board of directors the opportunity to perform research with TASO and the CCA and establish a uniform rule regarding the American Flag patch. The motion to amend passed with a show of hands. The amended motion carried by a show of hands.

President Downey read the second reading of a proposal by Sandy Turner for a revision to the Chapter By-Laws to Article IV, Secretary-Treasurer. The proposed change is to revise service fees for the sub-varsity assignors from $75 per year to $150 per year. The proposal was put into motion by John Ballard, with second by John Choate. President Downey recognized Beau Hicks during discussion, who rose to state that the Secretary position was initially unpaid until his election to that position in 1967, at which time the chapter approved a $450 service fee. He stated that by 2002 this fee should be raised to $600, and made that as a motion to amend the proposal. During discussion of the amendment, Charles Graham rose to state that he was concerned that the Secretary position was a highly desirable position, and that he did not want the local dues to rise due to increased service fees to the Secretary or the Sub-Varsity Assignors. Secretary Kret stated that the balance sheet for the last two years was very favorable and he did not foresee a dues increase. The motion to amend was approved by a show of hands, and the amended proposal carried by a show of hands, a majority for with one vote against.

President Downey read the second reading of a proposal by Sandy Turner for a revision to the Chapter By-Laws to Article XX, Policies. The proposed change is to revise item 6a to require that crewmember names and positions be presented by June 1 instead of April 1. The proposal was put into motion by Tony Hollier and seconded by James Roberson. During discussion, the secretary noted that this proposal recognized what was already occurring in reality, but would put a realistic hard date that could be honored. A later date was not supported by the Secretary due to time needed to prepare mailings for Coaches for the Selections of Officials in August. Sentiment was expressed that crew chiefs would have to take some initiative to attend to this item, and further sentiment was expressed from the floor that crew members also bore a responsibility to the crew chief to let him know of their intentions in a timely manner. Upon questioning by Mr. Nantz, the Secretary promised that any crew chief that needed help or member information in filling out his crew would be able to get that information easily. The motion passed by a show of hands.

A proposal by Ron Cessac to have the Board of Directors meet with District Executive Committees regarding the numbers and cost of scratches was not given a second reading. President Downey stated that he would take this submittal as a directive to the board and not a specific article of the Constitution or By-Laws to be revised.

New Business – No new business was brought forth.