TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI

1ST QUARTER MEETING

OCTOBER 10, 2005

 

In Attendance:

 

Mark O’Dowd             State President                     Dave Taylor             State Treasurer

Archie Daily               State Vice Pres.            Karin Cummins             State Secretary

Chapter 2                     2 Member                       Chapter 3        1 Member

Chapter 7                     2 Members                     Chapter 9        1 Member

Chapter 10                   1 Member

 

Meeting called to order by President Mark O’Dowd at 9:10 a.m.

 

Legislative Report:

 

Our Lobbyist, Harry Hill was present and gave an overview of what has been ac- complished in the last year, such as the “overtime” issue as well as stopping the push to consolidate the retirement system. Harry also addressed issues that will be of interest to the Association for the upcoming year.  He feels that we need to look into slowing down the trend toward “outsourcing” or contracting work. 

 

Governor Blunt has recently created a task force to look into the possibilities of one retirement system. He noted that the “MOSERS” issue will most likely reappear this year, and while it may be worth looking at, it was poorly presented last year. Harry stated that he will continue to work for increased salaries and benefits by building relationships with the legislature.

 

Mark presented Harry with a new contract for the upcoming year.

 

Secretary’s Report:

 

Copies of the minutes from the August 12th  meeting were passed out.  Paul made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, a second was made by Mike, voted and motion passed.  It was noted that Form A-426, the T.E.A.M. Membership Enrollment form has been updated and can be found in Microsoft Word under the MODOT tab.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Dave Taylor submitted copies of the Treasurer’s Report. Question on the current percentage rate from dues collected that goes back to Chapters and Dave stated that it is 37.5%.  Paul made a motion to approve the report, and Brian Atnip second it.  Voted and motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter Reports:

 

Chapter 1:            Absent

Chapter 2:       Currently 263 members with $5700.00 in savings and $95.00 in checking.  Held Annual Picnic on August 12th. State Pres. was in attendance.

Chapter 3:       Currently 250 members and $3500.00 in funds.  Golf Tourney held

                        Oct. 10th.  Donated funds to members of legislature.

Chapter 4:       Approx. 10 new members. Conducting a Cash Raffle during October

                        To generate chapter funds.  Donated $100.00 to Katrina victims.

Chapter 5:       Absent

Chapter 6:       Absent

Chapter 7:       Currently 251 members with $2583.38 in checking and $900.83 in Credit

                        Union Acct. Held Annual meeting in August including a float trip with approximately 40 people attending.

Chapter 8:       Currently 380 members.

Chapter 9:       Approximately 182 members and $4000.00 in checking and savings.  10 members at Annual meeting. Donated to T.E.A.M. Benevolent Fund and

                        Breast Cancer Awareness.

Chapter 10:     Currently 250 members.  Annual meeting is Oct. 21st - fish dinner and membership drive.  Local representatives are invited.

 

Old Business:

 

Copies of the current Constitution and By-Laws were presented to members and Mark proposed the following revisions:

1.            Updating name where it appears to Transportation Employees Association of Missouri.

2.   Article IV, Sec. 4 - Adding “Director” to list of Exclusions.

3.   Article V - Strike the words “Full-Time” and include all transportation employees

4.   Article VII - Sec.1(a) vs. Article V - Discussion on altering by-laws vs. altering constitution and should the words “General Assembly” be removed?

5.   Adding a section or wording to include retirees and other transportation employees for membership.

Copies of proposed revisions will be submitted to each Chapter for consideration and vote.

 

Mark will call a special meeting for a vote on the “General Assembly” issue.

 

New Business

 

T.E.A.M. Website - Discussion on importance of keeping it updated at least monthly or bi-weekly.  Several members have attempted to have it updated with no success.  Mark will talk to the current administrator of the website to see if he is interested in continuing.

New T.E.A.M. flyer for distribution - Mark and Karin will work on a new tri-fold flyer that will include updated history and the Association’s mission and hope to have it available at next quarterly meeting.

 

Next Meeting:

 

January 14, 2006 at Ramada Inn - Jefferson City, MO

            9:00 am - 2nd Quarterly Meeting

 

Motion was made by Eldon to adjourn. Second, vote motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.