Highlights of Minutes of DSA General Meeting

And Special Board Meeting of April 14, 2007

Minutes of DSA General Meeting

Motion: DSA should investigate regarding purchase of insurance to cover any form of cancellation.  Referred to Board.  Carried.

Motion: DSA should have someone to coordinate SSP (Special Service Provider) services.  Referred to Board.  Carried.

Motion: DSA set up a task force in regards to investigating nursing facilities.  Tabled.

Motion: DSA changes its domain name to read as Deaf Seniors of America.  Carried.

Motion: DSA Conferences should have more emphasis on Wellness.  Carried.

Motion: DSA should write a resolution to FCC opposing any reduction of VRS rates.  Carried.

Motion: Moved to refer nine remaining motions to Board.  Carried.  200-5.

Election of Officers: 2007-2009

President Robert Cook - re-elected

Vice-President Richard Bonheyo - re-elected

Secretary Nancy Rarus - re-elected

Treasurer Joe Rose- two remaining years (2005-2009)

Board Member #1 Jim Potter - two remaining years (2003-2009)

Board Member #2 Barbara Schmidt - four remaining years (2005-2011)

Board Member #3 Ronald Nomeland - (2001-2007) and was re-elected for 2007-2013.  Alice Hagemeyer and Marcia Nowak were also contenders for Board Member #3.

Minutes of the Special Board Meeting

Conference Motion #1: DSA should investigate regarding purchase of insurance to cover any form of cancellation.  Carried.

Board: Agreed that DSA investigate insurance coverage in event of cancellation of attending conference.

Conference Motion #2: DSA should have someone to coordinate SSP (Special Service Provider) services.  Referred to Board.  Carried.

Board: Agreed that having a SSP coordinator will be included in the Guidelines.  Carried.

Conference Motion #3: DSA set up a task force in regards to investigating nursing facilities.  Tabled.

Board: Motion #3 was untabled and it was agreed to establish a task force.  Carried.

Board :  Motion #4: Moved to consider NYC for 2011 and that they need to report by August 1, 2007.  Carried.

Board:  Motion #5: Moved that DSA explore further why liability insurance is necessary for the Board.  Carried.

Board:  Motion #6: Moved that events/tours other than combination tickets be transferred if necessary.  Carried.

Board:  Motion #7: Moved that those 85 years and older be permitted to buy on-site tour and special events; and that this be inserted in the guideline.  Carried.