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*CONFERENCE MEETING SUMMARIES FROM PRIOR CONFERENCES* Keystone State Chapter National Emergency Number Association Annual Meeting at PA NENA Conference Thursday, September 10, 2009 15:00 hrs State College, PA The meeting was called to order at 15:12. The pledge of allegiance followed. Old Business Mike Weaver presented the proposed changes to the chapter’s constitution and bylaws (see attached). A motion was made by Steve Shaver, a second by Scott Krater to approve the attached constitution and bylaws. Motion was carried by the body. Committee Reports Conference: Mike McGrady gave an update on the conference. There are 234 attendees. Approximately 25 walk-ins and 33 registered vendors. He believes the conference going well, as he has received a lot of compliments so far. Legislative: Mike McGrady updated the body on two bills, the Pre-paid legislation and the MTLS/PBX. Regarding pre-paid, we are not collecting the right amount of money. The committee estimates that we should be getting $18 million, but are only getting $8 million. We are pursuing the point of sale (POS) model. The committee expects this to be introduced in late September. MTLS/PBX has been introduced. It requires upgrades to existing or purchase of new systems to have ANI/ALI capabilities. It will be required on legacy systems after 5 years. It’s based on the Centrex model. The committee is also working on the Act 78 rewrite. The committee is as follows: Potter County (6th class county), Kevin Fanning (representing a 5th class county), Frank Matis (representing a 4th class county), Allegheny County (representing a 2nd class county), Dave Cohick and the City of Philadelphia. So far, we have hired an accounting firm to get the “true cost of 9-1-1.” Our goal is to fund 9-1-1, 100%. Telephone Issues Committee Nothing Reported Regional Vice Presidents Nothing Reported Tim Baldwin Nothing Reported Treasurer Cindy Dietz presented the treasurers report. $9,572.53 Checking $50,421.52 Money Market $59,994.05 Total Presidents Report Tracfone Issue Mike Weaver reported that on August 17th, 2009, PA NENA and then Secretary Tim Baldwin were served and named in a lawsuit filed in Florida by Tracfone. In response to a request for background information, Mike Weaver responded that PA NENA was asked to file comments with the FCC by PEMA. The Executive Board agreed to the action. As chapter secretary, Tim Baldwin took on the assignment in working with the Commonwealth’s Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA). Tim Baldwin signed that document on behalf of the chapter and in conjunction with the OCA. In June, PA NENA hired an attorney. His name is Michael Grab. Grab, Lancaster County’s solicitor, and E&O insurance attorneys are covering legal issues. Currently, our side has moved to change the venue to a federal court. President Weaver indicated that he was not inclined to say much further since the matter is pending litigation. He also stated he will remain the primary contact for all communication and actions involving the chapter in this suit. Election An election was held. The results are as follows: President Tim Baldwin Vice President Frank Jannetti Secretary Dan Tancibok Treasurer Lisa Wagner Keystone Award Marcie Emhoff, of Clarion County, was presented with the annual Keystone award for her dedication to 9-1-1 issues. New Business Steve Shaver inquired whether it would be advantageous to countersue Tracfone due to slander. President Weaver indicated the chapter’s priorities should be to focus on getting the case out of the Miami Dade 11th Circuit Court, and that a countersuit is not off the table for further conversation. Scott Krater made a motion authorizing the Executive Board to take action it deems appropriate to reimburse Tim Baldwin for any legal expenses he might incur. Second was made by Steve Shaver. Motion carried. Steve Shaver expressed support for Tim Baldwin and made a motion asking the membership to provide a vote of confidence for Tim Baldwin. This was seconded by Dan Tancibok and carried by the body. A motion to adjourn was made by Mike McGrady. It was seconded by Brian Melcer. The motion was carried and the meeting was adjourned. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX September 11, 2008
President – No report First Vice President – No report Treasurer – There is $2205.28 in the General fund. The Money Market fund contains $38,252.45. Steve Shaver (Dauphin County) made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Scott Krater (Schuylkill County). The motion passed. Secretary - No report
Eastern - No report Central - No report Western – No report
Steve Shaver (Dauphin County) nominated Daphne Miller (Berks County) for the Office of Secretary. Cindy Dietz (York County) seconded the motion. In accordance with the By-Laws, this action caused the mail-in ballots to be set-aside so a run-off election could occur. The results of the election - Frank Jannetti (Mercer County) - 29 votes Daphne Miller - 27 votes Dan Tancibok (Centre County) congratulated Frank upon winning the election.
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David Cohick (Tioga County), Director of Tioga County DES, was awarded the Keystone Award.
The meeting was adjourned at 1534 hours. The next meeting of the Keystone State Chapter of NENA will occur at PA APCO’s spring conference. NENA KEYSTONE CHAPTER
September 13, 2007 Call to order by President Dietz @ 1509 Hours. President Dietz thanked Mike McGrady, Connie Turner and Dan Tancibok for their work with the 2007 conference. Minutes of September 14,2006 Annual Meeting were approved as read. Election of Officers President – Dan Tancibok Vice-President – Mike Weaver Treasurer – Cindy Dietz Secretary – Tim Baldwin Western Region VP – Mike McGrady (appointed) Central Region VP – Jack Harlacker (appointed) Eastern Region VP – Laurie Bailey (appointed)
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