DMARSPA Minutes - August 27, 2017
Forte Banquet Center - 10:30 a.m.
President Shirley Corkhill welcomed 120 people attending the DMARSPA meeting, with a special welcome to our newest members.
President - elect Justine Finley introduced Michael McCurnin, director of Water Prevention at Des Moines Water Works, who spoke on water quality in Iowa.Michael explained the organization of DM Water Works and how our water is prepared for consumption. DM Water Works serves 500,000 customers, using three facilities to purify the ground or surface water. In an average July day in 2012, customers used 46.5 million gallons; In a peak day, 96 million gallons were used. He also discussed the current Nitrate law suit pending in court. Currently, agriculture surface water going into rivers in the DM lobe is not regulated, and permits are not required from farm lands or orchards. DM Water Works believes this is a point source and a permit should be required. They would like an interpretation. Time was left for questions from the audience.
Justine led the Birthday song for August birthdays, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
After lunch catered by Baratta's, President Shirley Corkhill thanked the wait staff for their service.
The business meeting was called to order:
Secretary's Report: Sherry Wilkinson read the July minutes. No corrections were noted, and the minutes were approved.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Rosemary Hillman reported the Membership Book can be picked up. If there are any corrections, please send to the DMARSPA web site or Rosemary Hillman. Shirley also mentioned that there will be a sheet of paper at the sign-in desk for those who need to make corrections. DMARSPA has 222 paid members; four new members this week. Rosemary reported the balance as of July 23 was $10, 190.12. After writing scholarship checks, there is $1.376.42 left in the scholarship fund. Our total assets are $11,386.29. After noting no corrections or additions, the report will be filed for audit.
IRSPA Convention: Rosemary gave an update on the State Conference which will be held October 6,7. The registration form will be in the newsletter as well as at each meeting. All of the sessions are free except for the dinner and luncheon banquets. Another orientation will be held after the meeting.
No Courtesy report.
Legislative Update - Nothing new to report
OLD BUSINESS
President Shirley Corkhill read a thank you letter from The Free Store, which gave our July program for the monetary and material donations.
NEW BUSINESS
Installation of new officers:
President - Justine Finley
President Elect - Elaine Wilkinson
Co vice-presidents - Sharon Cooley and Eric Brown
Secretary - Sherry Wilkinson
Treasurer - Rosemary Hillman
Retiring President Shirley Corkhill thanked everyone, and read her President's letter, describing the year's accomplishments.
New President Justine Finley gave announcements:
1. If anyone is interested, DMARSPA members can tour the Hall of Pride after a meeting for a $7 fee. The tour will also be offered during the IRSPA state conference.
2. Handouts will no longer be distributed on tables, but will instead be on the head table for members to pick up after the meeting.
3. Job opportunity - coach for enrichment activities - 20 hours.
4. Mr. Sherman, whose interest is in country school preservation, will be conducting a presentation October 9 and 10 for those interested.
Introduction of four guests, one of whom joined at the meeting.
Justine noted the new luncheon table organization, which members seemed to like.
Joe Nemic read his poem, which was a tribute to Sally Lowery, a former two-term president of DMARSPA.
Dee read the puzzle answers.
The winner of the door prize was announced.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Wilkinson
Forte Banquet Center - 10:30 a.m.
President Shirley Corkhill welcomed 120 people attending the DMARSPA meeting, with a special welcome to our newest members.
President - elect Justine Finley introduced Michael McCurnin, director of Water Prevention at Des Moines Water Works, who spoke on water quality in Iowa.Michael explained the organization of DM Water Works and how our water is prepared for consumption. DM Water Works serves 500,000 customers, using three facilities to purify the ground or surface water. In an average July day in 2012, customers used 46.5 million gallons; In a peak day, 96 million gallons were used. He also discussed the current Nitrate law suit pending in court. Currently, agriculture surface water going into rivers in the DM lobe is not regulated, and permits are not required from farm lands or orchards. DM Water Works believes this is a point source and a permit should be required. They would like an interpretation. Time was left for questions from the audience.
Justine led the Birthday song for August birthdays, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
After lunch catered by Baratta's, President Shirley Corkhill thanked the wait staff for their service.
The business meeting was called to order:
Secretary's Report: Sherry Wilkinson read the July minutes. No corrections were noted, and the minutes were approved.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Rosemary Hillman reported the Membership Book can be picked up. If there are any corrections, please send to the DMARSPA web site or Rosemary Hillman. Shirley also mentioned that there will be a sheet of paper at the sign-in desk for those who need to make corrections. DMARSPA has 222 paid members; four new members this week. Rosemary reported the balance as of July 23 was $10, 190.12. After writing scholarship checks, there is $1.376.42 left in the scholarship fund. Our total assets are $11,386.29. After noting no corrections or additions, the report will be filed for audit.
IRSPA Convention: Rosemary gave an update on the State Conference which will be held October 6,7. The registration form will be in the newsletter as well as at each meeting. All of the sessions are free except for the dinner and luncheon banquets. Another orientation will be held after the meeting.
No Courtesy report.
Legislative Update - Nothing new to report
OLD BUSINESS
President Shirley Corkhill read a thank you letter from The Free Store, which gave our July program for the monetary and material donations.
NEW BUSINESS
Installation of new officers:
President - Justine Finley
President Elect - Elaine Wilkinson
Co vice-presidents - Sharon Cooley and Eric Brown
Secretary - Sherry Wilkinson
Treasurer - Rosemary Hillman
Retiring President Shirley Corkhill thanked everyone, and read her President's letter, describing the year's accomplishments.
New President Justine Finley gave announcements:
1. If anyone is interested, DMARSPA members can tour the Hall of Pride after a meeting for a $7 fee. The tour will also be offered during the IRSPA state conference.
2. Handouts will no longer be distributed on tables, but will instead be on the head table for members to pick up after the meeting.
3. Job opportunity - coach for enrichment activities - 20 hours.
4. Mr. Sherman, whose interest is in country school preservation, will be conducting a presentation October 9 and 10 for those interested.
Introduction of four guests, one of whom joined at the meeting.
Justine noted the new luncheon table organization, which members seemed to like.
Joe Nemic read his poem, which was a tribute to Sally Lowery, a former two-term president of DMARSPA.
Dee read the puzzle answers.
The winner of the door prize was announced.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Wilkinson
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