National Council - Alpha Chi

5. For the last four years, expenses have exceeded income by the following amounts: 2009–(-$4,809); 2008– (-$27,392);
2007– (-$15,614); 2006– (-$9,549).
6. Region III sponsored large, expensive conventions in the years 2006 and 2008. Even during the national convention years of
2007 and 2009, we suffered a net loss. Since we will probably sponsor another Region III convention in 2012, we should
discuss lower cost alternatives to convention hotels such as using a college or university campus facility with nearby hotels or
housing options that still allow for a face to face meeting of our students.
7. The financial records are always available online to every Region III executive officer.
Region IV Report
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Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Thorndike
Region III Secretary-Treasurer
Minutes
1. The 2010 regional business meeting held during the 2010 Super-Regional Convention in Little Rock, Ark., was called to
order by Region IV President Laynah Rogers at 12:25 p.m.
2. Rogers asked sponsors to introduce themselves and share observations from the morning‘s lecture by Carlotta Walls LaNier.
3. The minutes from the 2009 meeting were accepted as submitted.
4. Treasurer’s Report. With $8,455.39 in the checking account and $5,293.74 in a CD, Dr. Bill Clemente, Region IV
secretary-treasurer, discussed the amounts and concerns with the budget in light of the national meeting in San Diego.
Dr. Clemente also presented Star Chapter Awards to Evangel University, Friends University, Westminster College, and William
Penn University.
5. Regional Scholarship Competition. The recipients for 2010 were Lisa Scribner of Central Methodist and Shelly
Rosenfelder from Westminster.
6. Election of Region IV President and Vice President. Nominations were called for vice president. General discussion
followed about the duties of the vice president and the future of the regional meetings. Dr. Lynda Leavitt (Lindenwood University)
was elected the new Vice President of Region IV. Dr. David Jones (Westminster College) became Region IV President. Members
thanked Dr. Laynah Rogers for her service.
7. Election of Region IV Student Representative to the Alpha Chi National Council. Rogers asked for nominations for
student representative. General discussion followed about the responsibilities of the student representative. Hollie Gordee of Kansas
Wesleyan University was elected as the new student representative.
8. Selection of Region IV Chapter Nominee for the President’s Cup Competition. David Jones asked that Westminster be
considered. The members supported Jones‘ proposal.
9. Issues for National Council Discussion. David Jones discussed central issues before the national convention—whether or
not to continue the super-regional convention format and issues regarding the replacement of Executive Director Dennis Organ when
he steps down. Other issues included whether Harding will house the headquarters; discussions also arose about finances and support
for the regions, including concerns about the current regional structure and the possibility of reorganization. Members also discussed
continuing the super-regional conference. Jones noted that if the super-regional does not continue, Westminster is willing to host the
regional meeting for 2012. General discussion followed about the region and the number of active schools. Members agreed that
Westminster would host a regional meeting in 2012 if the super-regional does not continue; however, members wanted to continue
with the super-regional format.
10. Announcements and Adjournment. Members endorsed the increase in dues from $30 to $40—the first increase in 25 years.
Discussion followed about things to do and the events scheduled. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.