1.  Called meeting to order at approximately 7:00 PM, June 11, 2010

2.  President opened meeting by asking for a moment of silent in remembrances of the trappers and service men and women that have passed away this past year, especially .for Tom Hammond, and all the men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

3. President introduced the following guests and offered them a chance to say a few words;

    (a)  Frank Price of the USSA.
    (b)  Greg Waters, representing the BMP Fur Resource committee.
    (c)  Jesse Melton, President of the Central Indiana Fur Takers Chapter 7B
    (d) Representative for the NTA to the FTA/NTA Alliance, John Daniels.

4. Chapter 8 of Ohio stood and addressed the President with a donation to the FTA of $1000.00

5. Affiliate 25, the Minnesota Trappers Association stood and addressed the President with a donation of $2000.00 and asked that $1000.00 be allocated to the FTA Chronicles Project and $1000.00 to the general fund.

6. NAFA representative Virgil Schroder presented a donation to the FTA in the amount of $1000.00

7.  President introduced the Executive Officers: President Chick Andres and his wife Darlene, Vice-President--Gary Jepson and his wife Mavis, Treasurer--- Carol Krumwiede and her husband Louie, Secretary none to be announced, National Organizer--Tim Julien and his wife Shelly,  FTA representative to the FTA/NTA Alliance--Dave Hastings and his wife Loray.

8. President introduced the Governing Board Directors:      Tim Rose---Chairman of the Board, Louie Krumwiede, Robert Wilson, Jerry Schilling, Jerry Joe Barnett, James Mahoney, Gene Purdy, Don Hoyle, Rick Benson, Bob Beckwith, Craig Spoores, Introduced, but not present: Kenneth Jones, Steve Craig, Dave Plueger, Jerry Hall Sr,

President introduced Editor of the Fur Taker Magazine; Dave Hastings.

9. President introduced the committee chairman for 2011 and encouraged everyone to contact them and offer help and support:
    Financial review committee---Tim Rose         
    By-law committee--Carol Krumwiede
    Convention committee---Jerry Schilling
    Education committee---Dan Schweisthal
    Ethics committee---Gary Jepson
    FTA College---Gene Beeber and Kim Hunt
    BMP and Improvement of trapping devices--Gary Jepson
    Merchandise committee--Louie Krumwiede
    Nominating Committee--Cory Van Driel
    Pro- Active Action committee- Dave Plueger and Jim Mahoney
    Rules committee---Jerry Joe Barnett
    Promotional committee--Rick Benson
    Scholarship committee--Jerry Schilling
    Website committee---Carol Krumwiede
    National Trail/Road Closure committee--Steve Craig

10. President thanked Tim Rose, Carol and Louie Krumwiede for the great job with the sweepstakes this year and announced we were ahead of what we raised last year with

total not known until after the convention.

11. Motion made and carried to accept minutes from last meeting without reading.

12. Officers Reports
  

President's report—"I would like to thank Jesse Melton and all the members of chapter 7B for putting on this great rendezvous.(Let’s give them a big hand ). I would like to let you know that this has been a very busy year for me. The Outdoor Segments have been very positive, with nothing but good things being said about the segments. ( How many has seen the segments? ). We are thinking about doing them again if we can raise the money. The FTA continues to be pro-active by intervening in the Maine lawsuits which we are doing again because the AWI has appealed the ruling. Again the sweepstakes has been great due to all those who sent in tickets. We continue to get new members, but we need every one to renew their membership. It's hard to imagine how many members we would have if everyone renewed their membership. I would like to thank all the chapters, affiliates, and trappers who made donations to the FTA and Outdoor Channel segments. We gladly accept all donations. I would like to thank every one for what you are doing for the FTA and the future of trapping."

Vice-President's report--Gary Jepson stated that he thinks this has been one of the best years in the history of the FTA and he will provide input on the issues during the meeting.

Secretary report - Paul Ellsworth has resigned for personal reasons and the governing board has appointed Patty Lowe to complete the rest of his term.

Treasurer’s report---Carol Krumwiede gave the financial report which was accepted. Carol offered to provide detailed information to national council members who request it.

National Organizer report – Tim Julien encouraged communication to and from Chapters and Affiliates.

Chairman of the Board report---Tim Rose thanked the Directors for their support the last year and welcomed the new Chairman, Gene Purdy.

13. A short break in the meeting was held and Louie and Carol Krumwiede and shared a new fund raising idea. Participants entered the 50/50 "Heads or Tails" game and the winner received 50% of the amount collected. The game was demonstrated and generated a little over $1000.00 after the winner donated their share back to the FTA. Thanks to the winning staff of Wolf Creek Products.

14. Roll Call of Chapters and affiliates--Carol recorded and Tim Julien gave roll call. A quorum was determined and meeting was called to order. 

15. Nominations Chairman report
      (a) Cory Van Driel gave report on the nominations to date. Those accepting nominations were: Charles Andres for President and Carol Krumwiede for Treasurer, Jerry Schilling, Louie Krumwiede, Robert Wilson, Gary Isbell, and Mark Wernert all for director. A call for nominations from the floor was asked and the following accepted nominations for director: Bill Kasten, Tim Rose, Mark Moore, Larry Hall, and Gene Beeber. A motion was made, seconded, and carried to close nominations.

President called for nominations for Teller/Nominations Chairman. One nomination was received for Cory Van Driel. Nominations where closed and Cory Van Driel was re-elected to the position for one more year.

16. Convention bids--- Jerry Schilling announced the FTA convention for 2011 will be in Dunkirk, New York.

17. Jerry Schilling called for bids on hosting the 2012 Convention. Two groups announced an interest, Wisconsin Chapter represented by Jack Hill and Southern IN Chapter represented by Jerry Joe Barnett. Ballot vote was conducted and the Southern IN Chapter was the successful bidder and will host the 2012 FTA Convention.

18. President called for the USSA Representative, Frank Price to come forward and accept the following donations voted on by the Governing Board of the FTA;

        (a) Present $5000.00 to USSA
         (b) Present $2000.00 to USSA Trailblazer program
         (c) Present $5000.00 to USSA to help defend the Maine lawsuit

19. Charlie Dobbins FTA scholarship - Jerry Schilling removed himself from the voting on the scholarship and was humbled to announce the winner as Kenny Schilling. Congratulations to Kenny. Jerry commented and encouraged all to seek persons to apply for this scholarship and that applications are downloadable on the FTA website.

20. Circle of Friends – Carol and Louie were asked to present awards of appreciation to the participants in the Circle of Friend Donation program. The program was a great success and will continue as a way of acknowledging the great generosity of the FTA Members. (list attached)

21. Presentation of National Awards:

Hall of Fame; Joe Papai and Tom Fisher

American Heritage Award: Keith Winkler

Distinguished Service Award: Ronnie Cable

Fur Taker of the Year: Cory Van Driel

Chapter of the Year: Kentucky Fur Takers Chapter 12

Affiliate of the Year: Indiana State Trapper’s Association Affiliate 7-I

Organizer of the Year: Roy Greenfield.

22. Jesse gave a special thank you to the Mahoney family for all their great efforts in putting on this national convention here in Columbus, IN

23. Motion was made and carried to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:00 PM.