President's Message

There will be a special meeting held on Wednesday, December 16th at 7 pm at the Library Center. I am encouraging ALL members to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a debate on whether or not a vote that was passed at the November meeting to allow absentee ballots at the December elections shall be upheld. If you would like more information please contact me.

Our next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, at the Library Center on South Campbell at 7 p.m. The elctions for next years officers will take place. The nominees for next year’s officers are as follows: President – Charity Gramm, Eddie Simmons; Vice-President – Jeremy Bounds, Robert Stratford; Treasurer – Roy Gold (Alicia Beard will not be re-running); Secretary – Bonnie Howard; and MSS Director – Jonathan Beard. If you wish to submit other nominees you may do so before the December meeting. Please forward them to Jack Rosenkoetter.

The annual OHG Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 18th at Century Lanes in Nixa. Meet there between 4:30-5 pm. For more information please contact Jeremy Bounds at jmb410s@mchsi.com.

Thanks! ~ Charity

Minutes of the November 2nd, 2005 OHG Business Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Bonnie Howard.

The meeting was called to order by President Charity Gramm at Fantastic Caverns.
There were 42 members present at the meeting.

Secretary's Report -- The minutes of the October meeting were read by Bonnie Howard.

Treasurer's Report -- The Treasurer, Alicia Beard, reported that there is $6598.59 in the treasury with expenses of $113 and a deposit of $35. The membership list is available for changes to be made.

Editor's Report -- The editor, Jack Rosenkoetter, stated that the latest Ozarks' Underground contains articles by Jon Beard and James Potts. Jack needs pictures with captions, more articles especially about the Spring MVOR, the Supertrip to Colorado, and Fall MVOR. Contact Jack about the submission format for articles and pictures.

Educational Outreach Report -- No report.

MSS Report -- Jon stated that the next meeting is in January.

Library Report -- Michael Carter stated that the OHG library is housed in his apartment and a portion of the holdings will be brought to the December grotto meeting.

Website Report -- Michael Carter said that the Website has been updated and will look different in a few days.

Garrison Report -- No report.

CCC Report -- During the September and October survey trips 2000 feet was mapped and the cave is still going.

Old Business

The Christmas party has been set up for Sunday, December 18, at the bowling alley in Nixa and will start at 4:30 or 5.

Questions have been raised about the 2006 Supertrip. It has been recommended that the 5-8 people that this will effect should contact Carl and get together to decide when it is going to be so Randy and others can get it on their vacation schedules. It looks like it may be the first weekend in June.

New Business

The nominating committee headed by Jack has suggested Charity, Jeremy, Bonnie, and Jon continue in their positions. Roy Gold has been suggested to take Alicia Beard's place as treasurer since she wants to step down. There were two nominations from the floor: Eddie Simmons for President and Bob Stratford for Vice-President.

There was a motion to allow proxy votes or absentee ballots. After a discussion the vote was passed 17-4 to allow absentee ballots.

Announcements

Saturday, November 5 is Turnback Cave for resto-bio-trash work. This is the 11th annual trip to the cave. Melanie will do the Stream Team and water testing. Lunch will be provided.

Ennis Cave weekend will be November 18-20.

There will be trail marking at Carroll Cave the weekend after Friday, November 25.

After looking around Fantastic Caverns, the meeting after the meeting was held at Cielito Lindo's.