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Written by: Doug Pilcher

Category: Club Business

Published: 31 August 2015

Attendees: Mike Karnes, Charles Youngblood, Samantha McKinney, Phil Vance, Steve Sides, Doug Pilcher, Ron Graham, Rusty Fried, Brad Davy, and Michael Verzwyvelt

Meeting in Session:  8:05 p.m. CST

New Website - Roy Barrow

Roy introduced the new website to the BOD.  He began by taking us on a tour of the homepage.  This page serves as a welcome to the general public and pilots interested in IMAC.  The purpose of this new website is to keep everyone involved.  The homepage includes pictures, the basics of IMAC and different articles.  The article viewing area will include advertising.  Each BOD member will have their own article viewing system.  Roy wanted to keep the homepage fairly simple and to the point.  The old website will still be out there, but only a few things will be carried over.  Nothing in the forums will carry over, but there will be a link to access the old forums in read-only format.

The forum system is very powerful.  The general public can view and post on an existing post, but can’t create a new topic.  They must be registered to create a topic in the forum.  The RDs does not have the ability to delete a thread.  The only people that have the ability to delete a thread or post are the forum moderators.  Roy mentioned to the BOD that we need to establish a policy for the moderators to have a strict guideline to follow to remove threads or posts.  This function needs to stay with the forum moderators and not the RDs.  The RDs are in a political position and does not need to come across as censorship.  We currently have 3 forum moderators.  The current moderators are Curtis Cozier, Wayne Matthews, and Jerry Hailey.  The moderators have no authority outside the policy that the BOD establishes.  The current policy is that it will be removed if it is indecent, full of profanity, or a personal tirade or attack.  It has been voiced that the BOD should approve and appoint the moderators.  Roy recommended Curtis and Wayne because of the experiences that he has had with these two gentleman in the past.  There currently isn’t a policy in writing.

We currently have some new features.  A shout box appears at the top of the page.  It is a live chat that any member can see.  An open international forum has been opened.  Each RD will have a forum and a sub-forum for the ARDs.  The international guests have read-only, but have to be members to post.  There is also a private message inbox.  Forum settings can be changed on how you want things emailed to you.  There is a membership and forum profile.  Forum profile only affects settings within the forum.  All settings are being transferred over to the new website.  The IMAC number can no longer be changed.  A member can now have 5 photograph albums.   Each album can hold 10 pictures.  Other people can view your albums.  An album image can be inserted with a post.  There can be multiple images and they will resize automatically.  A member can also insert an image directly from the Internet.  When a member deletes their post, the system will ask for a reason.  The size limit is currently 1.2.  Now when a user logins, they will automatically see information collected on them and will also automatically see the contest schedule for their region.  Everybody on the BOD will have access after tonight to test the new website.

Roy walked us through the general layout of the regions.  The RDs will have their own article system in their region.  Roy will train us on Windows Live Writer to be able to post our own articles.  There is also a “Contact Regional Director” and “Schedule an IMAC Event” in each region’s homepage.  Contest registration has been simplified.  To schedule an event, the street address is very important to drive the Google Map.  The unknowns manager is now required.  A contest cannot be submitted without the unknowns manager information.  The RDs can edit the unknown manager, if needed.  Contest will not show up on the system until the unknowns manager is contacted.  If the CD doesn’t know who the manager will be, the CD can be inserted twice.  Once all information is entered, the system will send out an email to the RD.  The RD is responsible for making sure the emails work.  When the RD gets a response back, the RD can approve the contest.  Also, this automatically sends out an unknown request to the sequence committee.  This shows up to the committee ready to go.  A few of the BOD believes that this will create a problem when editing.  The unknown manager can be the CD.  Only the RD or a BOD member can change the unknown manager.  We can’t allow anyone to edit the contest schedule other than the RDs or a BOD member.  By requiring the unknown manager information, this eliminates two steps, but some RDs believes that it needs to remain a two step process.  If the unknown manager is changed.  it automatically changes what the sequence committee sees as long as it changes before the unknowns are sent.  Any member of the BOD can edit any event.  The current systems does not let you change the unknowns manager.  The question raised on why does the unknown manager have to be part of the registration.  The issue is that contests that aren’t requesting their unknowns and the RDs are not catching it.  Then, Mike has to get the unknowns two days before the contest begins.  A tickler system was suggested to alert the RD if there is a contest without unknowns being requested.  The RD only has to make sure that it is a good email if the unknown manager changes.  CDs and unknown managers must reply to emails.  Changes are made in the event editor and it assumes the emails are correct.  Roy will add a confirmation email to the information for the unknowns manager.  BOD recommended that the unknown manager information be removed on the member contest registration. The sequence committee is onboard with the unknowns manager for registration.  The problems that the RDs foresee is the event registration is dependent upon the information for the unknown manager.  Suggestions were made to create a tab to request for multiple unknowns and for non-flying events.  A flyer can be added as a .jpeg or a .png file.  The system will automatically resize.

The event editor allows to edit contest and post results.  A contest pending approval will show up on the event page in yellow.  The scoring tab will upload the zip file from the scoring software.  It does not automatically post for RPS points.  If there is an error in the score file, upload fixed results and it automatically replaces the prior file.  The whole zip file must be uploaded.  Dave has generated a contest write-up in the score program.  You can also upload up to 10 event photos.  After checking event approval, the event is no longer in yellow on the contest schedule.  With the Google map, a member can type in their address and get directions directly to the field. 

When registering for a contest/event, the system automatically pulls information for the member’s profile.  The pilot registration information can be exported to an Excel document and into the scoring program.  Once in the scoring program, the pilots will need to be activated.  BOD was in agreement that only the BOD has access to the exports of the event registration due to the members not wanting the membership to have access to their emails.  Once an event has passed, it drops off the calendar.  To post results, the RD will have to go back to the event editor.  Each region’s points will be posted on their pages.  When seeing event results, the write-up will show up first, along with the images and the scores.

Roy suggested a policy for requesting the unknowns for the international events. Currently, 1-2 members are requesting unknowns for the entire country.  Registration is disabled on an unapproved contest.  Members will see unapproved events.  Non-contest or non-flying events will be distinguishable from other events.

Roy mentioned that the BOD needs to get advertising going on the new website.  The current site is not generating enough money from advertising.  We are losing by giving away ad space and by not having very many advertisers.  Roy proposed to the BOD for charging a monthly fee for each type of ad.  it would be priced according to the traffic through the website.  He suggested a similar advertising structure, such as Flying Giants, but only charge 1/10 of their prices.  This allows the companies to by ads based on their budget.  Hobbico and another company currently advertise on our site.  We could generate as much money as what we would doubling the membership.  The BOD is in agreement that this needs to be discussed in detail during another meeting.  The new website could go live now, but the event system will not be ready til the end of the year.

Regional Directors’ Report - Mike Karnes

A contest has turned in scores in the SW region that Rusty didn’t know existed and they are wanting RPS points.  Rusty wasn’t aware this contest was on the schedule.  There was an unknown request made.  Scores are currently being held.  Roy has a listing of all contests being submitted and this contest never made it on the database.  Roy has went back and it wasn’t on the contest schedule.  Rusty is going to ask for proof of the contest being registered.  The decision is left up to Rusty as the RD, but he is to keep Mike informed of the situtation.

Meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. CST.

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Written by: Doug Pilcher

Category: Club Business

Published: 30 June 2015

Attendees: Mike Karnes, Charles Youngblood, Samantha McKinney, Phil Vance, Steve Sides, Doug Pilcher, Ron Graham, Rusty Fried, Brad Davy, and Michael Verzwyvelt

Meeting in session: 8:01 p.m. CST

Creating Dues Level - Mike Karnes

Mike suggested to the BOD about changing the dues level based on different due structures. The IMAC membership has decreased over the last few months, but possibly due to many different reasons. The reason the dues were increased was to make it easier on the 6 regions of IMAC, along with the IMAC organization. Mike and Brad have been in discussion over whether the due change would require a change in by-laws. If we change the by-laws to incorporate a new membership class, it requires a call of meeting for the entire membership. For example, if a “Friend of IMAC” rate is established, this would require a by-law change. When the BOD elected to raise the dues, it is stated in the by-laws that the BOD has the authority to do so with any structure. Phil mentioned that we aren’t losing international members; we are losing members from the 6 regions of the United States and Canada. Ron asked if we decreased dues, would IMAC regain the members that we have already lost.

The consensus of BOD is that it is reasonable to lower the dues for the international members since they do not participate in the IRPS points. IMAC is growing in different countries and participants substantially and a due increase might discourage them to join the IMAC organization. It was mentioned to establish a rate of $30 for international members. As of 2014, each region was budgeted $10 per member. The international members are not members of the 6 regions of the IMAC organization in the United States and Canada. Brad mentioned that no one would disagree about dues for international members being $30 since they don’t participate in the IRPS points. What could be considered in the by-law change is the definition of an international member.
Many questions were asked by many BOD members. Would the $30 encourage international members to join? What are they receiving different at the $30 rate? What if we included one or two international members for BOD representation?

With lowering the international dues to $30, we are only removing the fee of $10 to compete in the IRPS points. Questions were raised on how we would separate the dual status citizens and are the northern regions considered “international.” Currently, we do not have defined international regions. Canada is a part of our 6 regions. The feedback from the international participants is that it was unaffordable to join IMAC. The due change would be a compromise.
Article 5, Section 2 of the IMAC by-laws state: “The amount of dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. All payment of dues shall be made to the Treasurer. To remain in good standing, a member shall have his dues paid current.” Brad proposes that since we are not defining a new membership class and international members do not reside in the 6 IMAC regions, their dues should be $30.

They retain the same membership and voting rights, but will not be included in IRPS points. Ron then asked what would be their motivation to join IMAC. When becoming an IMAC member, it gives them a voice in how the organization is ran and tangible assets, such as the unknowns. The international contest director also needs to know that the IMAC members should also receive a $20 discount on their contest entry fee.

Is the motion for membership dues of $30 for international members, members that do not reside in the United States or Canada? Brad corrected the motion as following: For members of IMAC outside of the 6 regions of the United States and Canada, the membership dues will be $30, due to a $10 reduction for not receiving IRPS points. Ron Graham seconds this motion. Motion carried unanimously.

This membership change will take effect as soon as it can be implemented on the website. Brad Davy volunteered to write-up an article for the IMAC website explaining the decrease in dues for the international members. It needs to be stressed that the decrease is due to the non-participation in IRPS points. When the write-up is completed, Brad will post it to the BOD forum for review. It was brought to the attention of the BOD about the renewals since the first of the year for international members. Phil mentioned that he could add 6 months of additional membership to their renewal.

Standardizing Posting of Scores  - Mike Karnes

A forum has been created on the IMAC website about how scores are posted at contests on Saturday. Mike asked how each region posted Saturday scores. Brad Davy said it was up to the contest director and many BOD members agreed. At Phil’s contest, scores are posted, except for the final sequence, whether it is the known or the unknown. The same is for the NE, SC, and SW. The NW posts all rounds on Saturday and scores will not be posted after the unknowns.
Rusty believes that some pilots are wanting their original score sheets back after the contest. Some regions make copies of the originals for themselves, and then give the pilots the originals. The NW and NE wants the CD to hold onto the originals until the RD approves and the scores are posted on the website. Charles made the point that if the original score sheets are handed out, what would happen if an error was found. There wouldn’t be a way to confirm the raw scores.

Mike asked that all the RD to get on the same page on what they recommended on posting scores.

Rusty had a question on whether unapproved IMAC contests can be posted. For RPS points, the contest must be approved by the RD. A registered event gets posted on the IMAC website. If they claim it was approved, the CD should be able to submit documentation of it being registered through IMAC.

Website - Mike Karnes

Mike sent an email to the BOD about where Roy stands now and what he needs and his suggestions for the website. The main area that needs focused on is “Why join IMAC?” BOD agreed that we need to show the benefits of IMAC to new pilots. Roy would also like an updated history of IMAC. Roy suggested Tom Wheeler and Mike mentioned Wayne Matthews. It was mentioned that we might also include the future goals of the IMAC organization and the benefits for an IMAC member.

Ron mentioned having professionals help us write articles for the IMAC website, such as media promotions. Roy doesn’t want to write everything for us. He has areas on the new website for this information. Information needs to be from an IMAC member.

Brad Davy has volunteered to write an updated IMAC history, but he doesn’t have the original content. Mike is going to ask Wayne or Tom for history from 2004 to present. Brad will also write a short article on joining IMAC and its advantages of being a member.

Roy is suggesting a web store to sell IMAC items, such as rule books. Someone must be able to provide a central location for all merchandise, keep inventory, and be able to ship items. Doug Pilcher has volunteered his business to proceed with the web store. Another suggestion is moving the “downloads” to one area to make them easier to find.

The BOD will have the opportunity to review the new website for approval. The old website will be available for a year. Roy won’t be able to move all the old forums over to the new website, but will archive them. A question was raised about restricting information access to non-members. The consensus of the BOD was that if we are trying to promote IMAC, we don’t need to restrict access to non-members.

The new website will give the RDs the ability to post their own scores along with 10 pictures. It was brought to the attention of the BOD too, that not all RDs have the same access on the IMAC website.

A question was raised if we have anyone that is soliciting advertisers for the website. Wayne has been doing some for about 4 years. Doug has talked with Wayne about advertising. Doug needs to know pricing, prior advertisers, types of ads we are selling, etc. to be able to talk to potential advertisers. Doug asked about the “hit” count on the website. Roy will be able to provide Doug with this information. Doug has volunteered to contact potential advertisers.

NATS - Mike Karnes

Another low signup, we are currently at 30. There are a few things still up in the air. Phil may not be able to attend. As of now, Samantha is taking Rhonda’s place scoring. Terry is coming and Randy has opted to fly. Frank Ford is comfortable with running both lines. Phil informed everyone that the banquet has been taken care of.

Financials - Phil Vance

No financials presented at this time.

Regional Directors’ Reports

Brad Davy made a suggestion to helping the CDs to make sure the participants at IMAC contests are IMAC members. Brad was wondering if the RDs could email the registration list to the CDs with the expiration date of the IMAC participant listing before the contests.

Mike informed the BOD that we have not received an official application to host the World Championships. We are 3 years away. It has been suggested that
we hold it back at Muncie. Mike had been told that the Canadians were interested, but when he talked with the Canadian officials, they had no clue what he was talking about. It was mentioned to post deadlines in the forums on the application to host the Worlds. Wayne may need to send out some emails to his international contacts. Wayne is currently only able to work by email. Charles believes that we will see a spike in membership when the Worlds get closer.

Mike said that we have almost acquired everything for a 35% airplane to be raffled on like IMAC did back in 2009. The BOD needs to decide how we are going to put this out and how to drive the membership back up. It will be a raffle for all those that join and will go for a year. Everything is donated. Steve Stanton will let Mike know when everything comes together.

Meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. CST.

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Written by: Doug Pilcher

Category: Club Business

Published: 30 April 2015

Attendees: Mike Karnes, Charles Youngblood, Samantha McKinney, Phil Vance, Steve Sides, Doug Pilcher, Ron Graham, and Rusty Fried

Absent: Brad Davy, Michael Verzwyvelt

Meeting in session: 8:06 p.m. CST

Toledo Conclusion - Ron Graham

Ron thought that Toledo was successful. On Friday for the symposium, there were 9 new attendees. Saturday had 29 attendees, who which 20 were new. We received exposure in Flying Giants, with around 800-1000 hits. Information was also posted on the IMAC website, with around 300 hits. Several chipped in to help. Mike Karnes presented judging criteria. Mike Roxberry presented what to expect at contests. Ron and Kurt Koelling presented on the trimming. Best turnout at a symposium in 4 years. A lot of new interest this year. Ron noticed that many people gave a response of “I’m not that good” or “I don’t have that big of plane.” At the booth, there were videos playing, equipment on display, and flyers on the table.

Go To Meeting Score Program - Samantha McKinney

Mike and Samantha are hosting a Go-To-Meeting on the Score program on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Currently there are 11 signed up. There will only be around 20 attendees per meeting. The main purpose is to teach the basics of the Score program, such as setting up pilots, entering scores, etc. Samantha will have a study guide for the attendees to take to contests as a reference. Her main concern is to make sure the contest directors can run the Score program as well as their score keepers.

Online Training Videos -  Steve Sides

Steve reported that the feedback from the online training videos have been very impressive. There are videos for 9 families and the arresti. They are working with the education committee on getting feedback on what needs to be changed, added, etc. These videos are a work-in-progress. The videos are ready to be posted for the larger group. Steve said that they are working on adding a quiz to the training, possibly after each video. Ron made a suggestion of adding an interactive section with the videos for the judging seminars. Steve doesn’t believes the videos were made for a classroom setting. Charles has been working with Jerry on incorporating the questions, due to the two different software. The education

committee is asking the BOD if the videos are suitable to go in front of the membership. Rusty suggested to put the videos out to there to use and get feedback. Steve said that they would like a common storage place somewhere for the videos and files for nothing happens to them. Phil mentioned giving them space on the IMAC website. Charles mentioned that once we store them and link to them that there will be a problem if we try to move them. The file size is around 46MB and around 12 videos. Phil made the motion to let the education committee do what they need to and talk to Roy. Charles seconds. Motion passed.

Excellent job on the videos!!!

NATS -  Mike Karnes

Mike has been looking for judges, and it has been hard to get qualified judges. If needed, there will be some contestant judges. When asking for judges, the consensus has been they want to fly if they attend. There will also be a regional set of trophies. The top 3 pilots in the winning region will receive a trophy. A guy has stepped up to sponsor the trophies, possibly a crystal-type trophy.

Mike met with Tony at Muncie. Tony believes that scale aerobatics should be the premiere event at the NATS and wants to do what he can to help. Mike approached AMA last year about redoing site 4 and was shot down. Site 4 doesn’t fit with our airplanes due to the houses. Mike has asked for them to center it up. Now, after talking to Tony, they are looking into it over the next year. Second, to be the premiere event, it needs to be pushed into the NATS, instead of by ourselves. They also discussed moving the NATS around the country, which in past years has been a no. There is no longer a problem as long as it stays the same financially. They might even send a couple of people to help. Sound was also discussed. Mike is hoping that it doesn’t get pushed and have to start testing planes again. Overall, Mike is still trying to get the NATS organized.

Secondly, FAI and CIVA, on Friday voted to adopt almost all our scale aerobatics rules into F3M. Mike talked with Tony and he printed out the agenda. It is still the unlimited class. They didn’t adopt all classes. Tony said that we should be flattered that they are adopting scale aerobatics rules to save F3M. AMA says it is up to us if we want to go along with them. We can put together a team and send to the F3M Championships. Rusty is concerned with this move. Mike asked about the copyright infringement and there isn’t any. They can use what they want. Tony suggested that we have someone follow them.

Financials Phil Vance

The financials for the months of March and April:

Phil reported that the total expenses for the Toledo show was $2,632.91.

Regional Directors’ Reports

Phil reports that he will be helping Wayne at his booth at Joe Nall. Wayne will have an area for IMAC information. Phil will also be interviewed several times throughout the show.

Rusty’s region just had 2 judging schools and were very successful. Colorado was held by Mike Hurley. Colorado and Phoenix had 17 attendees, and there are more schools to be hosted in June in California.

Steve hosted a Basic-Only contest. They reviewed Aresti basic sequences and shared tips to flying better. There were 10 attendees, and for most was their first contest. They charged $10 for IMAC members or $50 for non-IMAC members, which included a one year membership. This contest turned out to be real competitive. Several volunteers showed up to help. It was a single line contest. Steve said this contest was very rewarding and will be hosting another one again.

Ron says Toledo was good. There have been two different judging schools in Canada that was successful. The organization for the Americas Cup in Michigan has started. The Muncie judging school had 29 attendees. Mike used a few of the educational videos during the training.

Meeting adjourned at 9:36 CST.

Details

Written by: Doug Pilcher

Category: Club Business

Published: 31 January 2015

Attendees: Mike Karnes, Charles Youngblood, Samantha McKinney, Phil Vance, Brad Davy, Steve Sides, Ron Graham, Doug Pilcher, Michael Verzwyvelt, Rusty Fried

Guests: Jerry Hailey – Education Committee Chairman

Meeting in session: 8:07 p.m. CST

National Judging School – Charles Youngblood

National Judging School was held Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. Charles reported that there was a good instructor school on Friday. They went over the new rules. All regions were well represented by at least 2 people. There were 24 instructors and 15 students in attendance. Brad asked for a list of judges that participated to help setup the judges for the regional schoolings. Mike received the listing of all judges and students from Phyllis Youngblood and will forward it to all the regional directors. Everyone agreed that Sunday’s practical was the best ever seen, which was hosted by Jerry Hailey and Kent Porter. It was reported that the judging school brought in $860.

Rule 6.2 – Jerry Hailey

Jerry Hailey reported that there was a question during the student’s class by Dean Bird at the National Judging School. They decided it would be best to take to the BOD first. His question was on “If the competitor corrects any errors in an exit flight path, bank angle, or heading before initiating the subsequent figure, only the first shall be downgraded.” One of the instructors believes that this cannot be corrected in one fuselage length. Jerry addressed this question first with Brian Howard, editor of the IAC Committee. IAC does give the pilot the entire line to correct for altitude errors. Brian says that IMAC interprets the rule better and IAC might change their rule in the future. Jerry also contacted Ty Lyman, former National Judging School Instructor. Ty said this was brought up a few years ago with Kurtis Waites and they decided the rule wasn’t going to change. He also mentioned that this was no different than an internal line. Steve made the motion to leave the ruling the same, one fuselage length to get back to horizontal or have points deducted again. This motion was seconded, and a vote was called. Motion carried unanimously.

Rule 6.3d – Jerry Hailey

During practical on Sunday, they were flying the 2015 Sportsman routine, trying to demonstrate Figure 10 in the rule book. Break penalty and break in sequence came up as an issue. Jerry was asked a question on why can’t 2 break penalties be applied to a single horizontal line? Jerry commented that if he was a CD at a contest and a pilot protested 2 break penalties on a maneuver, that he would not override the judges’ scores. Mike argued that 2 break penalties cannot be applied on the same maneuver. Charles also agreed that 2 break penalties cannot be assessed. If the pilot exits correctly, the break isn’t applied. Anything corrected on an internal line or radius does not issue a break penalty. Charles then asked the question: If the pilot does more than the allowable maneuver to correct, does this create a break in sequence? With multiple discussions and separate scenarios being discussed, the actual question was moved to the BOD forum so that the question would be clear. On Sunday, February 1, 2015, in the BOD forum the question was: Does the BOD support the ability to apply 2 break penalties to a single horizontal line in a same figure? Vote was 7 Nay, 3 did not vote.

Toledo Show – Ron Graham

Ron informed the BOD of his ideas for the Toledo Show, which is the second weekend in April. IMAC has booth reserved, which is given to us, and 4 hotel rooms reserved. Ron reported that IMAC numbers are dropping off and he sees this as an opportunity, especially for the North Central Region, to attract veteran and prospective participants into the sport. Some of Ron’s questions was how to handle the symposium, booth setup, and how to attract people to the booth. Ron believes that what we are doing isn’t working. The attendance at the 2013 symposium was only 2-3 people. Last year, newsletters and sequences were handed out from the booth. Ron mentioned ideas of a raffle, flyers for judging schools and contests, and practice planes. There was a question as to if IMAC should have a booth, but the BOD agreed that attendees would notice and that we should definitely have a presence since we are coming off the World Championships.

World Championship Committee – Mike Karnes

Mike reported that Germany, Netherlands, the Czechs, and French are now on board. He believes that a committee should be brought together to establish guidelines for host countries. He has asked Wayne Matthews to head this committee. Phil made the motion for Wayne to head up this committee. Motion was seconded. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mike will post on the forum some of the guidelines and requirements that he as came up with for the BOD to review.

Financial Report – Phil Vance

Phil reported the balances for December 2014 and January 2015

December 31, 2014 January 29, 2015

Checking $16,502.17 $13,324.98

Pay Pal $26,021.15 $26,021.05

Totals $42,523.32 $39,346.03

He reported the World Championships made a profit of $6,933.92. Year-end financials will be done within the next few days. Phil also sent the regional fund reports to the corresponding directors. A question was raised on if the regional judging schools were self-supporting. Most of them are. If any judging school has any money after expenses are covered, it is sent in to Phil and put in their regional fund. If any binders or rule books are needed, contact Mike. When books are sold, the money needs to be sent to Phil. Phil wanted to BOD to think about IMAC becoming incorporated or a 501(c) status due to the amount of money being handled. BOD can be held liable. Mike said that he attended a SIGS meeting and AMA is considering taking IMAC under their umbrella, but IMAC would still have its own management, which would cover the BOD.

Regional Directors’ Reports

Northeast and Southeast were fine, along with the North Central region. Doug asked how new membership from 2015 was being handled in regional funds. BOD voted in December’s meeting that any new membership in 2015 would be included in 2016’s regional funds. Northwest raised the question on how to reimburse an instructor for using his air miles for the cost of his ticket. Phil said that he would reimburse the cost of what the ticket would have cost, which this instructor has a receipt of.

Meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m. CST.