Thursday May 18, 2006, The Abbey Resort, Marina and Spa, Fontana

President Monte Ewing called the Chapter business meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. The minutes of the May 12, 2005 meeting were read by Secretary Joe Hertel and a motion to accept the minutes was approved.

President Ewing called for the report of the Nominating Committee. Nominating Committee Chairman Ron Janikowski expressed his thanks to the members of the committee, Kevin Kettner, Steve Froemming, and Past President Bob Fahey along with those interested in serving on the Board. Chairman Janikowski announced the following slate of Officers and Board of Directors for the coming year. President Brian Walter, 1^st Vice President Kevin Kettner, 2^nd Vice President Richard Pokorny, Secretary/Treasure Joe Hertel, Junior Past President Monte Ewing , Inspector Members, Steve Froemming, Vern Pitt, Dan Weigel and Mark Steffen, Associate Members Dave Washebek and Oscar Moran, and Representative to the Western Section Ron Janikowski. A motion to cast a unanimous vote for the Board of Directors was made, seconded and carried.

President Ewing called for old business. Secretary Hertel reported that letters were sent to the Department of Commerce as well as the Chairs of both the Legislature and Senate Committees reviewing the administrative rules regarding the proposed deletion of the requirement for the concrete encased electrode in Comm 16 the State Electrical Code. A response was received from Safety and Buildings Division of the Department of Commerce thanking us for the input. It was indicated that the requirement would be reviewed during the next code adoption cycle. President Ewing called for other old business and being none called for new business.

Ray Weber thanked the Chapter for his opportunity to attend the Western Section meeting in Hot Springs, Arkansas. At this point Ray Weber proposed a motion to increase from two to four the number of individuals funded to attend the Western Section Meeting by the Chapter and that the individual cannot be awarded more than one trip in a five year period. President Ewing indicated that the bylaws provide for the Board of Directors to budget and commit Chapter funds. The motion was changed to a recommendation for the Board, seconded and carried.

Bob Meier asked if the Chapter had heard anything or received a thank you for the funds donated for maintenance at the International Office. It was noted that a thank you along with pictures appeared in the IAEI NEWS.

Bill Neitzel reported on the golf outing and whether we wish to continue this and could the hotel be contacted for early arrival on Tuesday (10 am). A general discussion followed and Jerry Knoerr asked if a room for spouses could be provided during the golf outing? Bill asked that anyone with ideas or concerns regarding the golf outing contact him.

Dan Demos questioned why the membership voted on previous expenses such as additional representatives to the Western Section or gifts to the International Office. Secretary Hertel explained that while not required the Board brought the issues to the membership as a courtesy and to ensure they were informed and aware of significant expenditures.

President Ewing called for any other new business and hearing none asked for a motion to adjourn. President Ewing thanked those in attendance for an outstanding meeting and a motion to adjourn was approved.

At the close of the Friday, May 19^th session the names of two individuals were drawn to represent the Chapter at the Western Section Meeting in Traverse City, Michigan September 17 – 20. Congratulations to Rich Gilarski and Dan Weigel. First and second alternates were Dan Wolff and Bob Fahey respectively. President Brian Walter reminded those present of the next meeting in Appleton at the Paper Valley Hotel May 17, 18 and 19, 2007. Motion to adjourn was carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Hertel

Secretary/ Treasurer

FINANCIAL REPORT, DECEMBER 31, 2006

Chapter Checking $53,946.11

Funds on Deposit $53,946.11