Minutes of the

23rd INTERNATIONAL TRES DIAS ASSEMBLY

Somerset Christian College

Zarephath, New Jersey

July 13, 2002

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Danette Lavish, Vice President of Administration, opened the first business session at 10:07 am, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Danette noted that we would deviate briefly from the standard agenda, and she prayed for the two pescadores who lost their earthly lives in a car accident this year. She also asked for God’s wisdom and guidance as the meeting is conducted. She stated that the meeting would follow Robert’s Rules of Orders; Bill Boyd has agreed to serve as the parliamentarian for the session.

 

The agenda in the packet of information distributed before the meeting was reviewed for corrections and/or additions. None were found. A motion was made by Ken Kessler, seconded by Judy LaMasurier, to approve the packet. The motion was approved unanimously.

 

A last call was made for proxy votes for the officers, members, bylaw changes and budget. No additional votes were received and the voting was closed. Pat Fullerton and Pat Kessler were asked to tally the votes.

 

Mary Gallinot, Registration Chairperson, reported that there were a total of 56 delegates and 123 observers in attendance at the Assembly. 179 pescadores were registered, representing 31 communities and 184 votes.

 

Danette then introduced Ron McLoud, International President, who made his annual report (attached) in which he spoke of the areas in which we need to improve, as we are a growing community and need to operate more efficiently and in accordance with the by-laws. Ron recommended that the motions that have been suggested are things we need in Tres Dias to move forward.

 

Danette then introduced the following Committee Chairpersons who acknowledged their committee members, both present and not present:

  •         Executive Committee                            Bruce Cato on behalf of Tommy McKnight

  •         Membership Committee                        Pamela Belknap

  •         Policy Committee                                  Bill Ryan

  •         Services Committee                              Bob Ross

  •         Administration Committee                     Danette Lavish

  •         Elections Subcommittee                        Pat Fullerton and Pat Kessler

 

Danette also introduced the remaining officers who are present:

•     Ron McCloud, President, North Georgia

•     Dr. Jan Waggoner, Recording Secretary, Tampa Bay

•     Dawn Fossnes, Financial Secretary, Delaware Valley

•     Ken Kessler, Treasurer, Northern Virginia

•     John McKinney, Secretariat Executive, Mid Hudson

 

The communities in attendance at this Assembly were asked to stand as they were announced:

•     Altoona/Johnstown

•     Birmingham, AL

•     Central Connecticut

•     Central Florida

•     Cleveland, OH

•     Central Georgia

•     Coastal Georgia

•     Cumberland Valley

•     Delaware Valley

•     East Texas

•     Fairfield County, CT

•     Georgia Mountains

•     Long Island, NY

•     Maine

•     Mid Carolinas

•     Mid Hudson

•     Middle Tennessee

•     New Hampshire

•     North Florida

•     North Georgia

•     North Texas

•     Northern New Jersey

•     Northern Virginia

•     Southeast Tennessee

•     RIMA

•     South Hudson

•     Susquehanna Valley

•     Tampa Bay

•     Vermont

•     Kiev

•     Moscow

•     Seoul, Korea

•     Southeastern England/London

 

 

Past Presidents of Tres Dias in attendance were asked to stand, and they were acknowledged and thanked by the Assembly’s applause.

 

A last call was made for additional motions.

 

Terry Gilbreath presented a motion that charges the International Secretariat to develop and implement an auditable method for determining community dues and resulting votes. Harriet Holmes seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Bruce Cato presented a motion that membership of Secretariat to be expanded to provide greater representation from the communities. Bill Ryan seconded. There was some discussion, then Judi LeMasurier made a motion to refer the motion to Secretariat for study. Ben Seal seconded. The question was called and the motion was approved.

 

There were no other motions.

 

Danette announced that there was a tie in the election of the President. Delegates from the communities caucused. Communities cast their ballots. Last call was made for ballots.

 

Danette then declared the floor closed for any additional business for the 23^rd Assembly.

 

While ballots were counted, the dates and locations for upcoming International Secretariats and Assemblies were announced:

 

•     Secretariat — Nov. 2-3, 2002             West Point, NY; hosted by Mid-Hudson NY TD

•     Secretariat — March 8-9, 2003           Macon, GA; hosted by Central Georgia

•     Assembly — July 11-13, 2003             Cleveland, OH; hosted by Cleveland

•     Secretariat — October 25-26, 2003    hosted by New Hampshire

•     Secretariat — March 6-7, 2004           hosted by Tampa Bay, FL

•     Assembly — July 9-11, 2004               hosted by Concord, NC

•     Secretariat — October 2004                hosted by East Texas

 

The results of the election were then announced by the Election Subcommittee as follows:

 

Officers 2004:

•     President                                                          Bill Boyd

•     Executive Vice President                                  Pam Belknap

•     Financial Secretary                                           Eric Borman

•     Vice President of Membership                          Mike Holmes

 

Members 2004:

•     Audrey Bender

•     Bob Decker

•     Barry Eaton

•     Allen Herren

•     Doug Leber

•     Tommy McKnight

•     Jeanne Norwood

•     Nancy Ossewaarde

•     Tim Real

•     Bob Ross

•     Rene Stephenson

 

The following Members are completing unexpired terms:

•     Julie Bohl

•     Terry Gilbreath

•     Pat Kessler

•     Merv LeMasurier

 

The results of the proxy voting were as follows:

•     Issue #1                       FY 2003 budget                                   Yes

•     Issue #2                       Per unit Assessment Amount                 Yes

 

Audrey Bender moved to approve as corrected, Greg Gibbons seconded. Minutes approved.

 

The session was adjourned at 3: 10 pm.

 

 

In His Service,

 

 

Margie Gorton

Tres Dias of Northern New Jersey

 

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