Meeting Minutes - Annual Spring Meeting (April 9)
Attendees/Presenters:
- Kris Scholl (President)
- Mark Yocum (Vice President)
- Nick Mills (Treasurer / Secretary)
- Nick Erickson (absent)
- Various Members
- Guests/Schlafly team
Call to Order:
- Meeting called to order by Kris Scholl at start of recording.
Opening Remarks:
- Welcome and agenda overview: business meeting, main speaker presentations, dinner at 5:30, additional speakers after dinner.
- Kris Scholl noted he would leave early for a 7:30 presentation to the China team; coverage arranged.
Secretary - Nick Mills - Approval of Minutes:
- Motion made and seconded to approve previously posted minutes; approved.
Treasurer's Report:
- Kris Scholl (for Erickson) reported district funds approximately $1,400 below target (pre-meeting figure). Estimated total district funds ~ $40,000 with adequate reserves; operating on budget and on track.
Board/Business Updates:
- Nominations open for President, Vice President, and Secretary; announcements to be sent electronically (deadline, April 15).
- Board of Governors (BoG) District Conference in Virginia Beach; call for abstracts and BoG best district presentation competition noted.
- Next BoG meeting scheduled for May 21.
Education / Courses / Scholarships:
- New courses this year: Packaging Technology, Maintenance course, Brewing Science, plus standard/repackaging courses.
- Maintenance course offered virtually and in-person (dates referenced May–July); packaging and maintenance course locations discussed (Madison, Bloomington/Minneapolis)-to be verified.
- National and district scholarships available; Scholarship Committee seeking chair (Chris and Steve involved). Members encouraged to apply.
Committee Reports / Volunteer Requests:
- Program/Technical committee (Mark and team) seeking volunteers and speakers for upcoming sessions; potential summer session and October annual meeting being planned. Suggested topic areas: raw materials, process, cleaning aids, instrumentation, automation, data, energy/efficiency, supply chain.
- Membership committee seeking outreach volunteers to grow attendance and inclusivity.
Speakers:
- Kris Scholl served as the primary presenter, delivering the majority of speaker content during the meeting.
- Eric introduced as an additional speaker following the business portion.
- Schlafly team members present and introduced as guests and local hosts.
Events / Upcoming Meetings:
- Shared the dates of next meetings
- BoG meeting: May 21.
Motions / Actions Taken:
- Approval of minutes.
- Motion to adjourn carried; business portion concluded and speakers proceeded.
Action Items (Assigned):
1. Send nomination information electronically for President, Vice President, and Secretary (Assignee: Bob / BoG communications).
2. Verify and correct course location details in official minutes and announcements (Assignee: Kris Scholl).
3. Post and distribute scholarship application link on the community site (Assignee: Kris Scholl / Scholarship Committee).
4. Prepare and send member survey to solicit topics and speaker suggestions (Assignee: Program Committee / Mark Yocum).
Adjournment:
- Business meeting adjourned.
Prepared by Secretary: Nick Mills
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Nickolas Mills
Secretary, MBAA DSL
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