Bill Sever President

Please accept my apology for the delay in posting these minutes. I have been consumed by a personal, family loss and have been away from the computer.

Please join me in welcoming Chuck Whteley's new business. Chuck has been a long time member with "Energy Release" and was voted in as a new member in the area of Kangen Water.

Thank you Trisha Artis for your efforts on behalf of PowerTipps as you so handily completed this term as Secretary. Your efforts are much appreciated.

On election day (Friday, June 26th), elections were held. The new board will be in place for the next regular meeting on July 10, 2009.

Those elected were:

Bill Sever - President - NetBest Internet Services (incumbent)
Butch Peacock - Vice President - Free Lance Carpentry (incumbent)
Gayle White - Treasurer - Closets Etc. (incumbent)
Mike Earin - Secretary - Robideaux Motors

Now that I'll be able to call a bit more time my own, I hope to focus more on the PowerTipps Bylaw review. If you would like to participate, please contact let us know. The plan is to meet one morning next week and my hope is to complete the review and submit changes to the membership in June of this year.

Issues raised by the membership:

Responding and acting on PowerTipps member issues is a difficult task. Your current Board members and I are committed to ensuring that our bylaws and rules are followed and that all members can be confident that we will act in the interest of PowerTipps when issues arise.

While we will NOT attempt to resolve business disputes between members, I feel it is our obligation to ensure that all PowerTipps members can be confident that, when questions regarding business ethics, PowerTipps rules, bylaws, etc. are brought to the Board, they will be given priority and will be addressed. From time to time, I will request input from the Past President Advisory committee to be sure matters are fully considered.

If you have questions, please view the bylaws or contact any of the Board members.

Group membership in the Coeur d'Alene Chamber. (in process of defining our roles)

Katie Mans presented a recommendation that we consider joining the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce at the "Access Level 3, Enhanced Marketing Option" level. CLICK HERE to view what is included in this option.

A vote of members present determined that PowerTipps will pursue this option.

Are you interested in hosting a PowerHour? If so, please contact one of us on the board so we can add your business to the schedule. Several months are still available.

We are looking for more ways to bring business knowledge to our membership. Perhaps asking our Featured/Spotlight Business speakers to share the "best practices" that they feel help them to be successful.

This board is interested in hearing suggestions from the membership.

Please view the bylaws for updates based on recent meetings.

If you have suggestions, please contact one of the board members or send an email to TheBoard@powertipps.com.

Bill

Trisha Artis Secretary

PowerTipps meeting notes: Friday June 26, 2009

7:01 am Meeting call to order by Pres. Bill Sever

Board Members Present:

Pres. Bill Sever, VP Butch Peacock, Secretary Tricia Artis and Treasurer Gayle White.

54 total members, 31 members present, 8 excused and 15 not excused.

7:01 am	Appreciation Cup was awarded to Clifford Roatch of SendOutCards.com by Gary Dagastine of Northwest Recumbent Cycles.
7:04 am	1st Timers:	Paul Zuesbodzainy of Evans & Associates announced his intension to apply for membership as a Bookkeeper; a portion of the position formerly held by our CPA.
	2nd Timers:	Rick Campbell of Crown Moving sponsored by Dean Johnston of Farm Bureau Insurance.
	3rd Timers:	Chuck Whitely of Kangen Water sponsored by Chuck Whitely of Energy Release. Chuck was voted in today by the members for his new business of Kangen Water.
7:08 am	Campaign Speeches: Candidates were able to speak before the vote was take. Clifford Roatch (candidate for V.P. was unable to attend do to a family emergency. Butch Peacock - V.P. - "Vote for me there will be no change" Gayle White - Treas - "I would be honored to serve again." Bill Sever - Pres - "I would be honored as well. We still have much I would like to accomplish." Mike Earin - "I thought I was running for Treasurer"
7:12 am	Commercials & Comments
7:31 am	PowerTipps Business: Voting took place. Ballots were counted by Tricia Artis. The results were: Bill Sever - President - NetBest Internet Services (incumbent) Butch Peacock - Vice President - Free Lance Carpentry (incumbent) Gayle White - Treasurer - Closets Etc. (incumbent) Mike Earin - Secretary - Robideaux Motors
7:35 am	Announcements: The location for the upcoming Christmas party was determined by a vote of members present. The possibilities included the Senior Center and the Highlands Country Club. The 2009 Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Highlands Country Club.
7:35 am	Spotlight Business - Guest Speaker:  No Speaker this week or the June 26th meeting.
7:40 am	Meeting Adjourned
	A Personal Message from the outgoing Secretary: Thank you all for having confidence in me enough to serve as your secretary on Craigs behalf. I hope I did you all proud...... Tricia

We want to re-enforce the value of our relationships as PowerTipps member businesses. One of the basic member responsibilities is regular attendance as outlined in the bylaws. If you are unable to attend, please, contact the board to let them know. For your convenience, you can use the email address below.

If you have suggestions, questions, or are unable to attend meetings, please Email the board at TheBoard@PowerTipps.com.

Please check the web site often for updates (proposed or adapted) to the PowerTipps bylaws.