2007 IATLC GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Commons building at the University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho 4:40 P.M.

Dr. Joan West opened the meeting with introductions of the executive board and gave thanks to all who helped with the organization of the meeting this year. Sharon Larracoechea explained about the drawings this year. Joan explained the evaluations and schedule changes. Richard Winegar said there were more T-shirts for sale.

Minutes were read from the 2006 general meeting. Motion: Dennis Ohrtman/Heather Ohrtman Rogers---approved: 2006 minutes.

Old Business

There was a reminder to all first time conference attendees to turn in their badge on the second day and they will receive a $10.00 refund.

The free registration for next year's conference will be given out at lunch tomorrow. Diana Steiner received the free conference registration. It looks like next year's conference will be in the Treasure Valley on Thursday and Friday.

Joan encouraged attendees to nominate colleagues for Teacher of the Year. The application for this will be left on the website. She also encouraged others to volunteer to present at our conferences.

There was a brief discussion on updating the phone list.

New Business

Dennis Ohrtman gave the treasurer's report. IATLC has a current balance of 11,924.88.

Kacey Larracoechea asked that we consider making written contributions to PNCFL's LINGO journal.

She also explained the WILL (Western Initiative for Language Learners) program.

Kacey mentioned we need some people from Idaho to be on the PAWS (Professional Assistance Workshop) list. We don't have a member on the list at this time.

Sara Eckert discussed her trip to 2006 ACTFL trip. Sara suggested Peggy Boyles as a keynote for this conference.

Amy Burkholder asked if any retirees or part time employees would be interested in forming a political action group. They should contact her.

Motion: Diana Steiner/Richard Winegar---approved Mary Jackson for Vice President of IATLC.

Motion: Amy Burkholder/Richard Winegar---approved Sara Eckert for Secretary.

Motion: Irina Crookston Kappler/Sharon Larracoechea--approved Dennis Ohrtman for Treasurer.

Richard Winegar presented a gift to Joan West in appreciation for all the hard work she had done. Joan closed the meeting.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Mary Jackson, Secretary

2007 IATLC FALL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Thursday, October 4, 2007

9:00 A.M. at Sister's Brew

Moscow, Idaho

In attendance

President: Joan West

Past President: Diana Steiner

Vice President / Webmaster / Asst. to the treasurer: Richard Winegar

Secretary: Mary Jackson

Treasurer: Dennis Ohrtman

French: Claudia Creek

German: Amy Burkholder

Spanish: Kacey Larracoechea

Minutes were read from the 2007 Spring Executive Board meeting.

Motion: Amy/Diana---approved: A conference chair position. This person should reside in the area where the conference will be held and appointed by the president. A position description will be presented at the spring board meeting.

Dennis suggested that he and Joan update the President's chores list. A preliminary list will be ready by the end of November.

Dennis said 2008 is the year that PNCFL will come to IATLC. He mentioned they can make presentations.

Motion:Dennis/Kacey---approved: 40.00 registration fee for PNCFL attendees next fall.

Motion: Kacey/Amy---approved: $10.00 refund to first time conference attendees and one free registration. Free registration will be drawn for at lunch.

TOY

Amy suggested we take a second look at the TOY application. Richard will talk about TOY applications at the general meeting. Mary suggested we hold onto the applications for a 3 year period.

Political Action Group (legislature and state department)

Amy suggested we ask retirees and part time employees to work on this group. She said that one point should be that foreign language is mandatory. The second point was support for the professional development days in October and study abroad. Joan said she would give Amy some time to discuss it at the general meeting.

2007 Conference Updates

Dennis asked for help at the table. Certificate of appreciation will given to presenters who are not teachers. The certificates will be mailed to each teacher's principal. Truffles will be given to both groups. Snack bags will be given out at the displays. T-shirts will be given out at the registration desk. The old board and new board will meet for a few minutes after the conference.

Motion: Dennis/Joan--- approved: $500.00 support for Richard to go to ACTFL.

Treasurer's report was given by Dennis. We have $11,924.88. It will probably take $100.00 to update teachers' addresses.

Discussion was held about presenters' fees for the conference. A suggestion was made that each AAT_ could give some financial support to one speaker at the conference next year. The discussion of reduced presenter rate will be tabled until the spring board meeting.

Richard discussed the Southern Idaho Conference.

The meeting was adjourned by Joan.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Mary Jackson, Secretary