President Pat Cross called the meeting to order and reported on his president business.  Association Manager Cherylle Secl-Cross gave a report on the finances and an update on the Annual Convention held in Reno of which several board members attend-ed. Those who attended gave reports on the workshops they participated in with Rules, Registered Volunteer Program, Basic Social Media, Youth-Building a Future Partnership and the Future of Awards.

  

The nominating committee reported on the election of Directors and Delegates.  The Directors elected were, Jeremy Pettenger, Fran Reus & Doug Stevens (all incumbents) and new director Mike Marks.   We want to thank Leroy McIntosh for all his years of service and for doing a great job.

  

Also elected was Sue Eaton (incumbent) for Youth Director.

  

Delegates for the 2014 Convention in Reno will be Pat Cross, Cherylle Secl-Cross, Shirley Avery, Jaquelyn Monje, Fran Reus, Amber Borello and Rich Smith.

  

Delegates for Michigan State BA will be Pat Cross, Ryan Ross, Carole Morgan and Mike Marks.

  

Delegates for WBA will be Cherylle Secl-Cross, Shirley Avery, Sue Eaton, Fran Reus, Amber Borrello and Carole Morgan.