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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

OCTOBER 23, 2000

 

President David C. Whipple called the Annual Membership Meeting of INENA to order at 4:25 P.M. at the INENA-APCO-ICC Conference in Decatur, Illinois. 

OFFICERS PRESENT:

David C. Whipple (President), Richard Jones (Vice President), Vickie Leibach (Secretary), Michael Midiri (Treasurer), Douglas Edmonds (Region 1, Vice President), Jerry Bleck (Region 2, Vice President), Sandy Beitel (Region 3, Vice President), David Tuttle (Region 4, Vice President), Kelly Gieker (Region 5, Vice President), Kathy Monken (Region 6, Vice President), Scott Sylvester (Region 7, Vice President) and Jeff Rodrigues (Region 8, Vice President). 

OFFICERS ABSENT:   None 

OPENING REMARKS:  President Whipple expressed his appreciation to the membership for them allowing him to serve as INENA President and as a past Regional Vice President.  He stated the INENA organization continues to grow and collectively, we have achieved many accomplishments.  President Whipple stated the passage of the wireless legislation was the highlight of his term and thanked everyone responsible for their part in it.   

APPROVAL OF INENA MINUTES:  The motion was made by Richard Tuma and seconded by Mike Moos to approve the INENA General Membership minutes dated September 7, 2000.  The motion passed unanimously.   

TREASURER’S REPORT (Mike Midiri): Mike Midiri reported $2,295.72 in the INENA Education Fund; $27,365.41 in the INENA General Fund as of October 23, 2000; and $22,000.00 in Certificates of Deposit. A motion was made by Richard Tuma and second by Mike Moos to approve the treasurer’s report.  The motion passed unanimously. 

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Richard Jones): No Report 

NENA PRESIDENT (NORM FORSHEE): NENA President Forshee commented on several INENA members, also employees of Ameritech/SBC who will be retiring soon and encouraged them to remain active within the Association.  He informed the membership about Mayday Readiness Calls.  Our PSAPs are already taking these types of calls.  If you want them to notify the correct agency, you need to give them the right number.   PS Comm 2000 will be in Orlando, Florida from November 5-8, 2000.  National NENA’s Critical Issues Forums will be held on a regional basis.  President Forshee extended his appreciation to the membership for their support and assistance in 9-1-1.  

NENA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (RON BONNEAU):  NENA Regional Vice President Bonneau thanked the membership for their hospitality and support over the years.  National NENA is looking for key people in positions on a national level.  Illinois NENA has a right to be proud of the success of their conference.   

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Vickie Leibach):  No Report 

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Region 1 (Doug Edmonds)            No Report

Region 2 (Jerry Bleck)            Region 2 continues to work on wireless 9-1-1.  Kane County is putting in trunks and hoping the wireless carriers will be on line by the end of the year.

Region 3 (Sandy Beitel)            No Report

Region 4 (David Tuttle)            No Report

Region 5 (Kelly Gieker)            No Report

Region 6 (Kathy Monken)            No Report

Region 7 (Scott Sylvester)            No Report

Region 8 (Jeff Rodrigues)            No Report 

TECHNOLOGIES (Richard Jones):  No Report 

LEGISLATION (Norm Forshee):  No Report 

CONFERENCE (Kathy Monken):  Kathy Monken reported the Conference attendees have exceeded 700.  Kathy thanked everyone who had assisted in making this year’s conference a success including, but not limited to, the members of the Conference Committee.  Sixty-eight vendors participated in the conference this year.  Next year’s conference will be held in Springfield, Illinois on October 21-24, 2001.  Jerry Bleck reported the awards would be presented during the luncheon tomorrow afternoon. 

HISTORICAL (MIKE MOOS): No Report 

NOMINATION (Norm Forshee):  No Report 

OTHER REPORTS: 

ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION (Rick Gasparin):  No Report 

ILLINOIS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION (Carol Wagner):  Carol Wagner advised the ITA would be hosting a “Basic 101 for 9-1-1” session Tuesday.   The ITA organization also offers assistance with wireless implementation. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING/STANDARDS BOARD (Mike Moos):  Absent 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC HEALTH (Debbie Hoover):  Absent 

OLD BUSINESS 

LOCAL NUMBER PORABILITY (Richard Jones):  No Report

 

NEW BUSINESS 

WIRELESS 9-1-1: President Whipple reported the Wireless Rule 728 goes into effect on October 25th.  It was filed and approved on October 18, 2000. 

President Whipple introduced Gregory Ballentine, Missouri APCO Chapter President. He also introduced R. D. Porter, Missouri NENA past-president who is running for National NENA 2nd Vice President.   

Gene Valentine of Ameritech 9-1-1 announced the Ameritech User forum scheduled for Tuesday.  Jim Nixon of VoiceStream Wireless introduced himself to the membership.  Ron Bloom expressed his appreciation to the INENA membership and hopes to continue to be involved in 9-1-1. 

The motion to adjourn was made at 5:11 P.M.