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NORTHEAST KANSAS RETIREES CHAPTER MINUTES
OCTOBER 15, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ernie Claudel at 9:30 AM. Present were Nancy Dunn, Harvey Ludwick, Bill Layes, James Hopkins, Ron Gardner, Virgil Funk, Ed Klumpp, Donna Freel, Richard Drury, Jan Sides, Kay Ellis, Guy Ellis, Paul Boling, David Lowery, Carlton McNair, Ed Hayes, Sam Little, Linda Hubbard, Ed Redmon, Ernie Claudel, Gary Oyler, Terry Forsyth, Bob Coldsnow (Retired Kansas Legislative Counsel), Dean Kelley, & Sharon McDorman, Guests were Mike Osborn, AFT; and Lauren Luchi, AFT.
Ernie opened by expressing the need for open discussions in our meeting, but to be cautious of what is repeated on the outside.
MINUTES: Sharon read the September minutes, Sharon moved, Dave seconded to approve. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Sharon read the treasurer's report. Expenses paid: $31.59 to Linda; /65 earned in dividends; ending balance: $775.90. Sharon moved, Carlton seconded to amend the September minutes of $31.59 paid to Linda instead of $29.40. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Carlton reported on passage of the retirees resolution in the Silver Haired Legislature. Linda reported on Public Relations and said the cost of reproducing our report was donated by the KAPE office. We should follow up with a letter of thanks. Jim reported on the Rally Committee. He said they were unable to meet with Dennis so no report at this time. Dave reported on the Membership Committee. We need to get active employees into the letter writing process. Is trying to see if we can get different groups to give us money to defer costs, and to inform them of what we are doing. Ron reported on the Contact List. So far he has 64 persons of the 125 Representatives and 25 persons of the 40 Senators committed to continue dialog with their legislators. Nancy reported on the website. She needs a copy of our report to update the site. Linda has the report available in WORD for anyone who would like to sent it to others. Her e-mail address is: ishubbard@cox.net . Nancy reported on the t-shirts. We must buy 250-280 shirts and thinks if we charge $5 per shirt it would cover the cost of the purchase. The shirts cost $4.45 thru XL and $5.45 for larger sizes. It takes about three weeks to get the order. Ernie may have a source to pay for the cost of the shirts.
Ernie asked Lauren if she had any thoughts on thwat she has heard today. She said we have a handle on what we are doing. She does have a few questions. Ernie has some information got give her. Dean had the preliminary letter ready to e-mail the legislators, but needs a date. Linda suggested we try to contact reitrees' groups and get one of us to speak on our goals for retirees. It was also suggested we sit in on the Capital Journal Editorial Board lmeeting to present our "case". We received a check for $50 from the Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnel to put into our account.
Carlton moved, Dave seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ernie Claudel at 9:30 AM. Present were Paul Boling, David Lowery, Ed Redmon, Linda Hubbard, Dennis Phillips, Ernie Claudel, Nancy Dunn, Ron Gardner, Bill Layes, Jim Hopkins, Gary Oyler, Sandy Meier, Carlton McNair, Sharon McDorman, & Jacqueline Preyer. Guest was Terry Forsyth (KNEA).
MINUTES: Sharon read the August minutes. Ron moved, Nancy seconded to approve. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline reported an ending balance of $851.00. Sharon moved to pay Linda $29.40 for a bill at Kinko's. Dave seconded. Motion carried. Sharon moved, Dave seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OLD BUSINESS: Linda discussed some fine tuning to the report. It is all but done but need to finalize a few things including the executive summary. linda moved to approve the logo, the mission statement as written by Fritz and for TAB A to be the executive summary. Bill seconded. Motion carried. Ron suggested we get this report done as soon as possible so we can distribute it.
Carlton McNair reported on the Silver Haired Legislature. It will be held at the Ramada on October 1, 2, & 3, 2007. He may need some of us to testify. Instead of a bill he will present a resolution supporting those KPERS retirees in receiving standard COLA increases. Jim gave a report on the attendance at the Joint Committee on Pensions meeting. Our attendance was low. Ron reviewed his testimony to be presented in November to the committee. We will probably use the resolution recommendation from the Silver Haired Legislature in that testimony. Ernie commended Nancy on her work on the web site/ She asked for someone to back her up. Ron reported SB 263-ensley, SB 167 (one we did not support) and HB 2178-Lane are carry-over bills. Bill reported he and Harvey Ludwick attended a meeting with legislative research and discussed some possibilities. Also, they will meet with Senator Hensley. Nancy reported on the T-shirts.
NEW BUSINESS: Terry Forsythe, lobbyist for KNEA, discussed strategies such as who to approach for help and how to get the current working involved. We will give Terry some information to put into their newsletter. He suggested we sit in on the House & Senate Tax Committees as will as Pensions.
Meeting adjourned at 11:46 AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
AUGUST 13, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ernie Claudel at 10:10AM. Present were Sandy Meier, Paul Boling, David Lowery, Ed Hayes, Sam Little, Nancy Dunn, Linda Hubbard, Ernie Claudel, Bill Layes, Harvey Ludwick, Ron Gardner, James Hopkins, Gary Oyler, Dean Kelley, Donna Freel, Richard Drury, Dennis Phillips, & Sharon McDorman. Gerald Raab, President of KAPE and Mike Osborne AFT National Rep came downstairs and were introduced to the group.
MINUTES: Sharon read the July minutes and moved to approve. Linda seconded. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: Ernie reported we are still looking at having the rally 2/13/08, and: Ron, Dennis, Ed, & Ernie met with chief of staff for the Governor and we have their attention regarding a cola. Also, we are interested in getting the Wichita AFT to join our coalition. Linda reviewed the updates for the coalition report to send to legislators and should have it ready by next meeting. Harvey moved, Ron seconded to have Dean do a summary of the gaming bill that was passed in 32007 and send it to the legislators by e-mail. Some legislators don't know exactly what passed and seem to think retirees were covered. Harvey reported on proposed legislative strategies and read his example letter to the Governor. After a lengthy discussion, Bill moved to have Harvey draft legislation based on the letter presented with the suggested input from the group. Dave seconded. Motion carried. Ron moved, Dave seconded to authorize Harvey, Linda, & Ernie to provide a sample letter to USA, KNEA & the Firefighters to use for themselves and for their newsletters. Motion carried. Ernie reminded us to attend all the pensions meetings coming up. And, the Gray Haired Legislature would probably pass a resolution rather than legislation. Dennis said he would like to hole a steering committee meeting sometime before the next meeting. Gary moved, Dave seconded to combine the 9:00 meeting with tthe 10:00 meeting and start at 9:30 to approximately 11:00. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
Meeting adjourned at 11:26AM
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
JULY 9, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dennis Phillips at 10:00 AM. Present were Gary Oyler, Ed Redmon, Jim Hopkins, Dennis Phillips, Bill Layes, Linda Hubbard, Fritz Young, Ernie Claudel, Ed Klumpp, Sandy Meier, Richard Long, Harry Brockish, Jacqueline Preyer, Sharon McDorman, Jerry Spipes, & Rodney Schubert.
We started the meeting by going around the room and introducing ourselves.
MINUTES: Sharon read the June minutes. Gary moved, Sharon seconded to approve. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline reported no activity with a balance of $829.56. Sharon moved, Gary seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Sharon moved, Linda seconded to have Jacqueline pay Ernie Claudel $4.36; Ron Gardner $19.91; and Linda Hubbard $21.91. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: Dennis reported looking at a rally for February 13, 2008. We need to get KAPE to E-mail to their list and contact Keith Haxton to coordinate with his group. Ernie discussed the contact list and encouraged everyone to write the Governor now. He reported the Governor appears to be replying to correspondence from retirees with a form letter and a second form letter for a second letter. Ernie asked us to send him copied os any responses from the Governor. Dennis said we should have the packet ready to go October 1st to deliver to legislators before they go into the 2008 session. Gary moved, Sharon seconded to send letters to the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House and the Minority Leader of the House along with a letter to the Governor from this retirees group. Sharon seconded. Motion carried. Linda needs contact names of some of the member groups. Please e-mail her at lshubbard@cox.net if you have any names for her. Several people have come to us with ideas for correspondence. 1. Have each of the 33 member associate groups send a letter to the Governor. 2. As a coalition, send the Governor a letter. Sharon suggested each member associate group write letters to the editor also. Ernie suggested having a letter writing party at your next group meeting. Take stationary, envelopes and stamps.
NEW BUSINESS: Linda reviewed our coalition report from last year. We looked over the contents and what should/should not be contained in the report. We agreed it should be shortened in several areas and letters re-written. Ernie reported on the Gray Haired Legislature. They may not be able to present our request for a COLA because it may be considered a special interest group.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
MAY 14, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dennis Phillips at 10:05 AM. Present were Sam Little, Ed Hayes, Fritz Young, Sennis E. Shall (KS FOP), Carltion McNair, Ted Roberts, Bill Layes, Jim Hopkins, Sam Bruner, Linda Hubbard, Denny Burgess, Ed Redmon, Dennis Phillips, Dean Kelley, Ernie Claudel, Nancy Dunn, Harvey Ludwick, Ron Gardner, David Lowery, Richard Long, Sharon McDorman, Mary Shepherd, Jacqueline Preyer, & Keith Springer.
MINUTES: Sharon passed out the minutes. Change the spelling to Glenn Deck. Fritz moved, Ted seconded to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline reported a deposit of $20.00 with an ending balance of $849.56. Sharon moved, Jim Hopkins seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: We discussed legislation that passed including KPERS eliminating investments to the Sudan. We discussed the web-page and how to get the word out about us. The tri-fold is done so we need to get them made. Harvey Ludwick gave his report to the coalition. (Copy in the secretary's book) Ernie reported on the survey he and Ron are working on. Ernie also said that the $300.00 given to some retirees has really upset a lot of retirees.
NEW BUSINESS: Carlton McNair gave a report on the Silver Hair Legislature and how they decide on legislation. Dennis again thanked Dean for all the work he did as chairperson of this coalition.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
APRIL 9, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dean Kelley at 10:02AM. Present wer Dean Kelley, Dennis Phillips, Richard Long, Sharon McDorman, Mary Shepard, Nancy Dunn, George Schureman, Ed Hayes, David Lowery, Ron Gardner, Ernie Claudel, Harvey Ludwick, Fritz Young, Ed Redmon, Keith Springer, Donna Freel, Sam Bruner, Richard Drury, and Jacqueline Preyer.
MINUTES: Sharon read the February and March minutes. Sharon made a motion to approve. Ernie seconded. It was noted the last name "Meeks" needs to be changed to Meeker and the secretary misspelled Ernie's last name. Needs to add an "L". First motion withdrawn. Sharon moved to approve the minutes as amended. Dennis seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline reported a deposit of $360.00 with an ending balance of $829.56. Sharon moved, Fritz seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried. Dean reported $330 came from Ed Hayes group.
COMMITTEE REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Dave Lowery moved to have a rally at 12:00 noon on the east side of the Capital building on April 24th pending we have permission and can coordinate with PEAK. Jacqueline seconded. Motion carried. We have about 5,000 (some duplicate) contacts by e-mail. Ernie has an art teacher who will do signs and we need the 3% stickers. Dennis said he will chair this group for the next year. Ernie has agreed to vice-chair and Dennis asked Sharon and Jacqueline to stay on in their positions. Ed Layes moved, Mary Shepherd seconded to have Dennis Phillips as Chairperson, Ernie Claudel as Vice-Chairperson, Sharon McDorman as Secretary, and Jacqueline Preyer as Treasurer. Motion carried. Dean thanked the group for all we have accomplished during his time as chairperson, passed out cookbooks to the new officers, and turned the meeting over to Dennis. Dennis will contact Keith Haxton about the rally and will call Glen Dyck at KPERS to come to the next meeting. We discussed the tri-fold and getting it ready along with a list of legislators to hand out at the rally.
Meeting adjourned at 11:09AM
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
MARCH 12, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dean Kelley at 9:00AM. Present were Dean Kelley, Denny Burgess, Beverly Peaslee, Betty Morgan, Ernie Claudel, Nancy Dunn, Brian Thompson, Ed Hayes, Don Burns, Ed Redmon, Bill Layes, Gary Oyler, Myrna Floray, Frieda Epp, Betty Ludwig, David Lowery, Donna Meeke, Stephen Meeke, Jan Sides, Sharon McDorman, James Hopkins, & Donna Freel.
MINUTES: Today is a special meeting and will be short. We will adjourn early to go to the state house so we can be involved in welcoming the legislators back into session. Dean reported he has $360.00 to put into the bank account. We reviewed the plan for our trip to the state house.
10:30 pass out flyers to the legislators-3rd floor west wing at chamber doors.
11:30 press conference-241N
12:00 lunch-3% stickers needed for lunch
1:30 testimony for HB205 in 313S. This is the gamin bill. Be there early, seating is limited.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Ernie Claude at 10:20AM. Present were Edwin Sable, Virgil Funk, Don Rice, Herb Nunemaker, Donna Freel, Richard Drury, Jan Sides, Sam Bruner, James Hopkins, Gary Oyler, Dennis Phillips, Fritz Young, Harvey Ludwick, Bill Layes, Linda Hubbard, Ed Hayes, Carl Hill, Ed Redmon, Ernie Claudel, Ron Gardner, David Lowery, Denny Burgess, Stephen Meeke, Donna Meeke, Jacqueline Preyer, Sharon McDorman. In the absence of Dean Kelley who is at Betty Morgan's retiree grou, Ernie conducted the meeting.
MINUTES: Sharon moved to correct the January minutes with the spelling of Harvey Ludwick's last name, then to approve the minutes. Jacqueline seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline reported there is $468.40 in the bank. Dennis Phillips moved, Harvey Ludwick seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LEGISLATIVE: We discussed several bills that are currently in the legislature. We agreed to support the bills which would fund a 3% COLA to the retirees. Harvey Ludwick reported DB167 is a COLA for school employees only. Jacqueline moved to oppose SB167. Harvey seconded. Motion carried. Linda Hubbard moved to write a letter in support of SB180. Bill Layes seconded. Motion carried. We had some discussion on media and which ones would be the best to get to the largest audience. Sharon reported on the Capital Area Chapter holding their breakfast for legislators on Feb 25th and passed out flyers. Fritz presented the tri-fold that has basic information on the coalition and the groups involved, our website, & contact numbers. Dennis Phillips moved, Harvy Ludwick seconded to approve paying KAPE $.02 a copy for 1,000 copies. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary
JANUARY 8, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Ernie Claudel, filling in for Chairperson Dean Kelley at 10:05AM. Present were Jan Sides, Edwin Sable, Denny Burgess, Betty Morgan, Ernie Claudel, Donna Freel, David Lowery, Fritz Young, Nancy Dunn, Linda Hubbard, Bill Layes, Harvy S. Ludwick, Gary Oyler, Dennis Phillips, James Hopkins, Ted Roberts, Carleton McNair, Richard Drury, Sharon McDorman, & Jacqueline Preyer.
MINUTES: Sharon read the minutes from December. Linda moved, Jim seconded to approve. There is a correction: in the treasurer's report, a bill for postage and copying was for Ernie, not Dean. Linda moved, Jim seconded to approve as amended. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Jacqueline did not have a report. She did pay the media bill.
Carlton McNair spoke to us. He is retired from the Johnson County school personnel and is working with that group. He gave a report on their results of contact with their local legislators saying the response was good. Senator Vratil offered to introduce a bill in the Senate and three representatives offered to introduce in the House. He asked for help with our presentation before his group. Ernie will coordinate.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: Ernie reviewed the agenda and we riefly discussed some of the items. Dennis Phillips, Linda Hubbard and Ted Roberts will work on the nominating committee. Sharon said they by-laws should be reviewed sometime in the summer when the legislature is not in session.
NEW BUSINESS: We discussed getting on some local radio talk shows regarding our request for a cola. Ernie thought the steering committee was working on this. We then reviewed the handouts.
Ernie moved, several seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.
Sharon R. McDorman
Secretary