MINUTES 
Business Meeting, AFPMA 
Double Tree Suites/Hilton south Center, Seattle, WA  13 October 2012 
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Cross at 0900. A quorum was present. 
2. Gino Della Libera led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 
3. Chaplain John Laughlin presented an opening prayer and asked for a moment of silence for members whose passing we learned of since the last Reunion. The necrology report was lengthy. Eight Photomappers passed without previous recognition. A total of 28 names made this year's report.
 
Directors Reports: 

Director of Administration & Communications, Dennis Davis.
 
Dennis reported that total income again surpassed expenses for the year. The semiannual Photomapper is our largest expense. The January 2012 issue cost $372. and the June issue cost $366. Total assets are $15,847 which is $380. more than last year. For the second year, the interest earned on both our accounts at Bank of America was in the single digits.
 
Director of Plans & Operations, Neal Nelson: 

Neal spoke briefly about the need for everyone to keep their e-mail address up to date. E-mail is certainly cheaper than our snail-mail, non-profit postage and printing. Neal also notified the membership that he will resign at the 2013 Board Meeting. 

Director of Membership, Gordon Barnes: 

Gordon reported income and expenses are in balance now but declining membership and revenues will soon start eating into our balance sheet. Three Photomapping Coins are available at $10.30 each. A gorgeous marquetry inlay of various woods depicting the AFPM Crest was present to the organization. Bob Swanson designed and created this beautiful work of art. The Board appointed the AFPMA Chairman to be the custodian of this remarkable piece. 

Oldest Photomapper (Gordon Barnes for Jimbo Kinter) 

Rollie Taff is still our oldest member at age 97 and is still driving! The traditional Old Fart wine was presented to Bob Cross, age 83. Previous winner, Jim Wells, 88 was ineligible.
 
Webmaster Historian (Gordon Barnes for Jimbo Kinter) 

Jimbo Kinter is doing a fine job with our website. Sadly, most posts now are to TAPS or the Wall of Honor. The Board directed that the webmaster continue to reject commercial advertising on our official website. 

NEW BUSINESS 

Election of Directors 
It was moved and seconded that voting be by voice rather than ballots. This was approved by the membership. 

Gordon Barnes announced his resignation as Director of Membership as promised last year. He then nominated John Laughlin to replace him. This was seconded and John was elected the new Director of Membership.
 
The 2013 AFPMA Reunion will be in Ft. Walton Beach, FL from Thursday, October 31, 2013 to Sunday November 3, 2013. Additional information will be in the Photomapper. 

A round of applause was given to Betty and Dwayne Flatt for organizing and hosting this year's Reunion. 
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. This was approved by the Membership.
 Chaplain Laughlin gave the benediction and the meeting was adjourned.