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UNITED STATESPRACTICALSHOOTING/IPSC, INC.BOARD OF DIRECTORSMEETINGLAS VEGAS, NEVADAJANUARY 31, ANDFEBRUARY 1,1998BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Area 1 -David Carruthers, Area 3 - Larry Bullock, Area4 - Keith Milberger, Area 5 - Steven Kalamen,Area 6 - John Hurst, Area 7 - Randy Cestaro,Area 8 - Mike Martin.OFFICERS PRESENT: President - AndyHollar, Vice President - John Arnidon, ExecutiveManager - Dave Thomas, and Secretary -Judy Sunderlin.BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Area 2 - JeffNelson.Before the board meeting started, PresidentAndy Holiar made the announcement that BillMaund had resigned from the assistant vicepresident position as of December 31, 1997.The board meeting was called to order at8:20 a.m., PST, by President Andy Holiar, January31, 1997.President Andy Hollar welcomed MikeMartin, the newest member of the board. Also,President Andy Holiar stated to have the minutesreflect that Jeff Nelson, who was absent,had sent his proxy to vote to Randy Cestaro.The Original Waller Field BagfOrder Toll Free:MOTION: Dave Carruthers moved that theboard approve the minutes of the board meetingof August 1997 as amended. Seconded byKeith Milberger, Passed unanimously.Amendment: Lamy Bullock suggested thatthe board members and officers be listed separatelyin the August minutes.ACTIONS OF THE USPSA OFFI-CERS AND DIRECTORSMOTION: Steve Kalamen moved the boardapprove the actions of the USPSA officers anddirectors taken on behalf of USPSA during theyear of 1997. Seconded by Mike Martin. PassedunanimouslyFINANCIAL REPORTThe Ext_scuhve Manager presented the fourthquarter unaudited financial report. The boardshowed its appreciation to Dave Thomas forhis presentation of the financial report. Aftersome discussion, the following motion wasstated.MOTION: Dave Carruthers moved that theboard approve the executive manager's unauditedfourth quarter financial report. Secondedby Keith Milberger. Passedunanimously.1997 ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORSThe results of the 1997 elections have beenreported by the accounting firm of JacobsonJarvis & Company in accordance with the bylaws.Elected directors are present and welcomedto the USPSA board of directors. Theboard discussed the mailing process for theballots so that the membership can receive theballots in a timely manner. President AndyHoliar wanted to add the following note to theColors:Black,Grey,Navy, Red,Dark GreenSize:9"H x 6"Wx 15"L$98001-800-874-2247 or (603) 863-4177 Plus ShippingVISA & MC accepted Send $2.00 for catalogue& InsuranceW•WALLER•&•SON•INC2221 Stoney Brook Road • Grantham • New Hampshire 03753minutes stating that the board discussed thetechnical discrepancy between the bylaws andthe election, and the board was assured by theexecutive manager that all eligible memberswere sent ballots. The board agreed to mail thefuture ballots by first class mail.MOTION: John Hurst moved that the resultsof the 1997 Area Election be accepted andthe ballots be ordered to be destroyed by June30, 1998. Seconded by Randy Cestaro. Passedunanimously.CORPORATE SECRETARYMOTION: Larry Bullock made a motionthat the board go into executive session andthat Judy Sunderlin leave the room. Secondedby Keith Milberger. Passed unanimously.The board came out of executive session at9:15 a.m. and returned to regular session.MOTION: Dave Carruthers moved that theUSPSA corporate secretary be reimbursed$100 per travel meeting to help cover time lostfrom the normal job and not otherwise paid by1JSPSA. Seconded by Keith Milberger. Passedunanimously.USPSA BUDGET - 1998 AND GOLDTEAM FUNDING POLICYThe next item on the agenda is the 1998USPSA Budget and Gold Team Funding Policy.After a brief discussion, the board took thefollowing action.MOTION: Larry Bullock moved that theboard table the 1998 USPSA Budget and theGold Team Funding Policy until later in theagenda. Seconded by Steven Kalamen. Passedunanimously.USPSA ACCOUNTING AND PROCE-DURES MANUALPresident Andy Hollar complimented DaveThomas for all his work on the USPSA Accountingand Procedures Manual. After alengthy discussion:MOTION: Mike Martin moved that theboard adopt the USPSA Accounting and ProceduresManual presented and reviewed atthe meeting and requested that each boardmember present fill out and sign a Conflict OfInterest form and retum it to the executivemanager by the end of the day and that JeffNelson be sent a Conflict of Interest form andthe form is to be returned as soon as possible.Procedures may be changed from tirne to timeby the executive manager so long as thoseprocedures comply with the policy set forth inthis manual and with generally accepted accountingprinciples. The USPSA board willreview and approve this manual annually.Seconded by Dave Carruthers. Passed unanimously.MATCH DIRECTORS SEMINARAfter some discussion regarding the MatchDirectors Seminar, the following action wastaken.MOTIONS: Larry Bullock moved that eachUSPSA area director may designate no morethan two people to attend the Match DirectorSeminar. These will normally be the areamatch director, area match range master, prizecoordinator, or assistant match director. Thearea director should aftend when perforrningthe function of one of these positions. In addition,the USPSA president may, by special invitation,add the director and range master ofthe 3-Gun Nationals, and director and rangemaster of any scheduled tournament-sizedIPSC match to be conducted within the UnitedStates. All reasonable expenses will paid for by54 FRONT SIGHT • May/June 1998