Utility Workers Union of America
Local 600
AFL-CIO
Representing Office, Clerical, Technical and Residual Employees 

GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 24, 2006

EXECUTIVE BOARD                                                  Jim Anderson – President
                                                                                          Lori Stamper – Vice President
                                                                                          Kristy Knobloch – Secretary
                                                                                          Mike Hiltenbeitel – Treasurer

DELEGATES                                                                       Dave Schuck
                                                                                                Phil Malone
                                                                                                Bill Haubner
                                                                                                Larry Miller
                                                                                                Walt Dobbins
                                                                                                Randy Darby
                                                                                                Pam Beckett

President Anderson called the meeting to order. 

Welcomed Gary Ruffner from the National as our special guest. 

Treasurer Hiltenbeitel gave the treasurers report.  The treasurers report was accepted by the board. 

719 members

OLD BUSINESS

Revision of bylaws was passed out.  Everyone needs to read over them and email Jim back with any corrections, additions, etc.  Email him even if you have no changes. 

Time charged to UNIONACT – please email Jim monthly with the number of hours charged to this workcode.  Expects a reply either way. 

The union picnic had a nice turnout.  Approximately 110-120 people showed.  The picnic for 2007 will be revisited by the board. 

Talked with Matt Darpel of Christopher Financial concerning investment options.   A discussion took place concerning our investment options.  Lori Stamper made a motion to do 50% moderate and 50% conservative on future investments.  Larry Miller seconded the motion.  The board was in favor of this decision.

NEW BUSINESS

President Anderson discussed and accepted the recent resignation of an area delegate.   

President Anderson also discussed the misuse of a union credit card and informed the board that he contacted the department of labor to initiate an investigation. 

Collection of stipen while on short term disability.  Randy Darby made a motion to table this discussion until next month.  2nd by Bill Haubner.  All in favor. 

Larry Miller is organizing the Delegate/Rep dinner which will be held in November 2006. 

President Anderson reminded the board about the companys email policy. 

CIS billing system has been taken off the table – not to be eliminated at this time. 

Randy Darby made a motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Walt Dobbins.

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