Minutes of WSPR Annual meeting
November 16, 2006
Adams Mark Hotel , Denver Colorado

In Attendance:

John Kelly, Jenny Gentry, Jim Paluzzi, Carl Mathuesen, Greg Neilson, Lamar Marchese, Cynthia Dobek, Steve Barton, Ron Kramer, Jon Schwartz, Wayne Roth, Jack Galmiche, Jamie Waste, Karen Holp, Eric Jones, Beth Warren, Eric Glissmeyer, Kathy Dahmen, Doug Sweet, Kerry Swanson, John Greene, Brent Gardner-Smith, Frank Bosler, Neil Best, Paul Stankavich, Dick Kunkel, John Stark

Meeting was called to order by Pres. Ron Kramer at 8:18am

Minutes of 2004 meeting were distributed, minor changes noted, minutes were approved

In his President's report Ron acknowledged the members of the WSPR board for the past year of service. He also thanked the members of the nominating committee for their efforts. Maynard Orme was recognized on his last WSPR conference as he retires from OPB.

Eric Jones presented an oral treasurer's report.   He reported that WSPR had $21,981 in its account.  It was suggested from the floor that funds in excess of normal operating needs should be invested in some sort of an interest bearing account or certificate of deposit

The WSPR elections were held and Ron Kramer was elected to a two year term as Pres, Kerry Swanson was elected to a one year term as Vice-Pres, Beth Warren was elected to a one year term as member at large, John Greene was elected to a two year term as Secretary and Paul Stankavich was elected to a two year term as Treasurer.

No further old business

New Business -- a suggestion from the floor was to have the WSPR board keep and distribute notes of its routine meetings throughout the year.

It was noted that 2006 conference will be in Anchorage in October.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:52a

Respectfully submitted:

Kerry Swanson, 2004-2005 WSPR Secretary