MINUTES

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

WASHINGTONSCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION

55nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

AUGUST 1, 2016 11:10 AM – 1:18 PM

The meeting was called to order by President Trish Dela Cruz.

A quorum was present.

  • It was moved and seconded that the minutes from HOD 2015be approved as read. Motion passed.
  • It was moved and seconded that the agenda be approved, Motion Passed.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REPORTS:

  • President Trish Dela Cruz: Report is in the Book
  • President-Elect Linda Hoel: Report is in the Book
  • Vice President Paula Gualtieri: Report is in the Book
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Financial Reports were read and all other budget reports for 2015-2016 are in the book.

SPECIAL REPORTS:

Linda Hoel gave a report on SNA Delegate Assembly

NEW BUSINESS, PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES;

Bylaws Chair proposed a change to the language throughout the Bylaws whereby House of Delegates would be changed to Delegate Assembly.

  • Itwas moved that we accept the proposed language change throughout the Bylaws, seconded.

This amendment changes the name of House of Delegates to Delegate Assembly to align with SNA. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed a change to the language throughout the Bylaws replacing Area Representatives with Regional Leads.

  • A motion was made to accept the language changes throughout the Bylaws, seconded.

The language change aligns the term Regional with the regions in the state. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed removing the wording Area Representative throughout the Bylaws as a housekeeping measure.

  • A motion was made to remove the wording Area Representative throughout the Bylaws, seconded.

The change is a housekeeping measure. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changes to Article II, Section B, #2 Eligibility and Terms of Office removing but may not beand addingincluding being to the sentence “Be regularly employed in an eligible field including being employed as a District Director, Supervisor, Regional Manager or corporate officer of a for-profit organization.

  • A motion was made to accept the change to Article II, Section B, 2, seconded.

The change aligns with an identical amendment by SNA which was provided by legal counsel. Motion Passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changing Article II, Section B, 5, to allow a dedicated Board member to complete his/her term of office removing the sentence If a change in area of employment occurs they shall complete their term of office provided one year of their term has been completed.

  • It was moved that the amendment be tabled to provide an opportunity for further discussion, seconded. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changes to Article III, Meetings, Section A, Type of Meeting, to allow for workshops to be held in regions of the state.

  • After lengthy discussion,it was moved to accept the changes as written, seconded.

This change requires meetings to be held in various regions of the state. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changes to Article III, Meetings, replacing shall with may and adding when recommended by the Bylaws Committee or the Executive Board to- There may be a Delegate Assembly called by the President and held at the Annual State Conference, when recommended by the Bylaws Committee or the Executive Board.

  • A motion was made to accept the change to Article III, Meetings, seconded.

This change provides flexibility to call for a Delegate Assembly if needed. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changes to Article V to allow the Executive Board to make housekeeping corrections to the Bylaws without changing the intent.

  • A motion was made to accept the change to Article V, seconded. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chairproposed changes to Article VIII, Committees, to clearly define which Board members are included on which committee.

  • A motion was made to accept the changes to Article VIII, seconded. Motion passed.

Bylaws Chair proposed changes to Article IX, Publications, to add Communications in order to reflect the current method of communication and to provide clarification in terminology.

  • A motion was made to accept the change to Article IX and add the word Communications to the title, seconded. Motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None.

REPORTS:

CHAPTER REPORTS

Chapter reports are in the book for viewing.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Standing committee reports are in the book for viewing.

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PRESIDENT ELECTS PLAN OF ACTION:

Linda Hoel gave us her new plan of action.

ADJOURNMENT:

  • It was moved that we adjourn. Motion Passed.

The meeting of the HOD was adjourned at 1:18 pm.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Brown, WSNA Secretary