1st meeting started at 1pm
Recess at 1:30pm.
2nd meeting started at 2:15pm
Meeting ended at 3:20pm

Board members in attendance:  Eric Langworthy, Mike Fox, Blake Nelson, Paul Gammel.


Presidents Report:  

                            1.  John Ewald from AFSCME  talked to the membership regarding the people drive.

                            2.   Motion passed to have Tim Henderson carry our cerdentials for the International union convention in San Fransisco.

                            3.   Discussed the issues that Rush City is still having regarding trades.  Denied slips must be given back to the employees with a valid reason for the denial. ( There is no rule stating that you can only do 10 trades)

                            4.  Discussed the new sick call form that Admin will start using.

                            5.  Update Regarding the Audit.   The Audit passed and is up to date. 

                            6.  Motion was passed regarding a Good and Welfare check of $50.00 paid to Cheryl Wendorff, for the loss of her husband.

                            7.  Upcoming State Negotiations Assemblies will be November, 21st and 22nd, Jan 17th

                            8.  Fall convention will be Sept. 25-27

VP Report:      No report given.   VP was absent. 

Senator Rick Olseen, and Representative Jeremy Kalin toured the facility and attended our local meeting to talk with staff.  A special thanks was given for the afternoon they spent with our staff listening to our concerns and issues.



New Business:    Motion passed:   Good and Welfare policy for local 1539.  DEATH/TERMINAL ILLNESS of member
1.  One gift per member's household per occurrence regardless of numbers.
2.  Member defined as:Full share member in good standing for at least one year of continuous service with the State of Minnesota.
3.  Request must be made as a good and welfare motion within 30 days of the death/or when determined members prognosis is terminal.  Terminal illness is defined as active or malignant disease that cannot be cured and death is expected.
4.  Payment of 500.00 to member or their survivor.
5.  One gift of flowers (not to exceed 50.00) for the wake/funeral of full share member or any immediate family that lives in the household of the member.

Constitutional amendment change made and 2nd.  This proposed change will be read for 3 months and voted on at our August local meeting.   1st reading.
Requirements to continue as a chair officer/executive board member for local 1539.
1.  Member in good standing, including the continuous payment of union dies while on a leave of absence.
2.  No more than 3 unexcused absences at local Union/LM meetings within a 12-month period.
3.  Completion of required training;
     A.  Within 6 months of being elected, steward training for all board members
     B.  Within 1 year the 4 chair officers should attend training specific to there Position.



New local officers as of July 1st:   President:  Kathy Chinander
                                                 Treasure:  Matt Watrin
                                                 E-board (2 year)  Eric Leigland, Paul Gammel
                                                 E-board (1 year)  Nathan Steinle


Special thanks to the Election committee.   Good work Heidi, Will, and Pete!!!!!!