Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2008

Location

Parkway Plaza
Railroad Room
Casper, WY

President, Diane Pennington called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Roll Call (Present)

President, Diane Pennington; Vice President, Brenda Schwartzkopf; Christine Chesser, Secretary; Darci Kite, board member. Board member Kirby Morris was excused. Also in attendance was Betty Abernethy, Executive Director; Brenda Mathre, Inspector; Ken Nelson, and Judy Stellpflug, instructor from Eastern Wyoming College. The motion was made by Brenda Schwartzkopf, seconded by Darci Kite to approve the minutes as presented for the November 12, 2007 meeting, motion carried.

Executive Directors Report

Betty presented the financial statements for November and December 07. About 150 salons had not renewed as of the end of December. Any salon that has not renewed by the end of March will need to start the application process all over again. A list of Independent Contractor that had not renewed was also included in the Boards packet. Betty reminded everyone that the fee increases went into effect as of January 1,2008 Betty also provided the board members with 2007 3rd quarter school report and examiner report for the Boards review. The Board also reviewed the revised Esthetician CIB.

Inspectors Report

A written report was included in the Board packets from Inspectors Brenda Mathre and Matt Cicneros. Brenda was present to answer any questions the Board had.

Unfinished Business

Computer Based testing through Laser Grade in now available. Candidates would go through the Board office for eligibility; pay Laser Grade and Laser Grade would then reimburse the Board. Medical Board Rules and Regulations have been signed by the Governor.

New Business

2008 Region 3 and 4 Meeting will be April 26-28, 2008 in Salt Lake City. With the Boards willingness to travel together and room arrangements all Board members should be able to attend. Diane expressed the need to have all board members willing to work at this meeting since she is Region 3 Director. 2008 Annual Conference was discussed with the following committee assignments: Darci in charge of Decorations with Brenda S and Betty helping. Betty in charge of donations for the bags. We will need about 175 goodies for the bags. These need to be to Betty no later than September 1st. Everyone in the room will need to assist with this. Brenda S. will call on a band and head up that committee. Diane and Chris will head up the program advertising committee. We will have a Costume Party on Sunday Night. At this time President Diane Pennington opened the floor for nominations, for the purpose of Election of Board Officers. Diane Pennington was nominated as President; Brenda Schwartzkopf was nominated as Vice President; and Darci Kite was nominated as Secretary. A motion was made by Brenda, seconded by Darci to accept the nominations as presented. Motion carried. Chris Chesser made a motion to move to Executive Session. Darci Kite seconded. Motion carried. The board reconvened to general session. Motion was made by Chris Chesser, seconded by Darci Kite to accept the settlement agreement for case # 003-07. Motion carried.

With no further business before the Board a motion was made by Brenda, seconded by Darci to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted
Christine Chesser, Secretary