SERVANT AIR MINISTRIES, INC.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JUNE 25, 1998
SAMI Board Meeting Minutes 7:00 pm
Members Present: Bob Lehton, Nick Smith, Doug Shock, Wendell Chancey, Roy
Coy, Kyle Dixon
CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Lehton called the
meeting to order at 7:45 PM.
READING OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Dixon
recommended that the minutes be accepted, with a second by Mr. Chancey. The
motion was passed.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Chancey mentioned that he and Mr. Schoolfield have reviewed the present
financial reports of SAMI and found them acceptable. Mr. Chancey motioned to
accept the financial report of 1997 as presented to the Board, with a second by
Mr. Dixon the motion passed.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob presented the presidents report, which included the current maintenance
status, equipment status, and financial status for the C-150, C-172 and PA-32.
Flight instruction and pilot training consisted of 135 hours taught. Completed
missions flights throughout the southeast and Bahamas were described. In
addition, Dr, Kronman has volunteered to provide free medical certification
examination for SAMI pilots.
Bob and the group discussed Insurance coverage
on the C-150, C-172 and PA-32. Minimum flight time requirements for the C-172
for mission pilots will be 300 Hours, for the PA-32, 750 hours to meet current
insurance rates. Mr. Coy discussed the impact of pilot minimum hours on low time
pilots. An instrument rating is also required to pilot the PA-32.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Mr. Coy’s committee recommended that the following new Board Members be elected
to the Board. The same members that are already Board Members and nominations
for three new Board Members: Dr. Norm Brown, Mr. Paul Mitton, and Mr. Steve
Roberts. Mr. Coy motioned, and Mr. Chancey seconded the nominations, and all
passed. The New members were contacted and agreed to serve. Mr. Coy likewise,
recommended the dissolution of the Vice President Title and Position. Mr. Coy
motioned and Mr. Dixon seconded the motion, and the motion passed. Finally, the
slate of Officers presented to the Board was Dr. Lehton for President, Mr. Dixon
as Secretary, and Mr. Smith for Treasurer, and seconded by Mr. Chancey. The
Board approved the list of officers.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dr. Lehton stated that in signing checks that one name is appropriate, if the
checks will be reviewed by the Treasurer, otherwise if there is no treasurer
serving, all checks should be joint
signed. Mrs. Mary Mennicke is now producing the S.A.M.I. Newsletter
(and doing a excellent
job).
Dr. Lehton stated that the singles policy is now published and available at the
corporate office. Mr. Lehton suggested that each Board member consider taking a
portion of S.A.M.I. membership, to minister to and notify members of upcoming
events. Dr. Lehton also discussed the importance of Board members attending the
monthly meetings. Mr. Shock suggested the Board meet quarterly instead of
annually. Doug volunteered to head the set-up of the quarterly meetings. Mr.
Dixon motioned to accept the singles policy as written, Mr. Chancey second the
motion, the motion carried.
Dr. Lehton asked the group if the 9:00 Chapel
time is good and if the group should continue to meet twice a month on the
second and fourth Saturdays. The group agreed on both points to keep them as is.
Mr. Shock discussed the importance of S.A.M.I.
leadership attending monthly meetings and the Role/Affect of prayers in the
meetings.
Dr. Lehton discussed Board Member accountability
to members for spiritual support and the advantages of teaching, specifically on
a rotating basis. Dr. Lehton also recommended Board Members become ordained to
fulfill the teaching role. Mr. Dixon was in favor of ordination if it benefits
S.A.M.I. provided pressure is not applied to hose that may be hesitant to become
ordained. Dr. Lehton also suggested the group investigate Ministerial
Association Membership. Mr. Shock motioned to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Dixon
seconded. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kyle L. Dixon
Secretary
