The following report is a summary of the October 8, 2002 regular KGS Board meeting.  The official minutes of all KGS Board meetings are available at the KGS Library.  Ms. Radford reported that as of September 30, there were 607 Society members and 175 Library members who have paid their 2002 dues.  The KGS Library showed a net loss for the month of September of $9,292.31.  Average billing for the month was $655.79/day with the monthly total billed of $13,771.67.  Ms. Radford noted the yearly accounting fee to Nord and Walsh P. A. Certified Public Accountants and the Audit and Liability Insurance premium were paid in September

     Ms. Radford reported the $160,000 Treasury Bill, which matured on August 29, 2002, has been invested in two certificates of deposit.  A two-year $100,000 certificate of deposit was opened at First Choice Credit Union and a one-year $60,000 certificate of deposit was opened at World Savings.  The financial report from The Trust Company of Kansas for the month of September was not received prior to this month's meeting.

     Society Activities and Technical Meetings scheduled for October include:  Bill Stoeckinger, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, "Gas in Incised Valley, Eastern Kansas, Upper Cherokee" October 2, 2002.  Dr. David Hughes, Wichita Sate University, "Of EPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and Other Matters Acronymic and Substantial" October 9, 2002.  Dr. Lee Allison, Kansas Geological Survey, "Update on Blowout at Hutchinson" October 16, 2002.

     Old Business:  Marsh Martin of SecureNet Alarm Systems presented an overview of various video surveillance systems to the Board.  Mr. Martin has inspected the KGS Library space and will prepare and submit an estimate for a video surveillance system to the KGS.

     The Distinguished Awards Committee recommended Mr. Joseph E. Moreland and Mr. Glenn C. Thrasher for honorary membership in the Kansas Geological Society.  The Board unanimously approved Mr. Moreland and Mr. Thrasher for honorary membership.

     The nominating committee met and submitted their candidates to the President for the 2003 KGS election.  The nominations for election will be submitted to the membership.  Candidates for Vice-President-President Elect are Thomas J. Hansen and Wesley D. Hansen.  Candidates for Secretary-Treasurer Elect are Ernest R. Morrison and Rick Saenger.  Candidates for Member at Large for the Board of Directors are Gus Messinger and David L. Callewaert.

     Ms. Radford reported on the progress evaluating new accounting software packages for the KGS Library.  The current KGS accounting software is incapable of supporting the Digital Library. Ms. Radford recommended the MAS 90 software accounting package from Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC.  They are located in the Epic Center and provide local support for this software.  General discussion followed Ms. Radford's comments.  The Board approved a motion to purchase the MAS 90 accounting software from Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC.

     Ms. FitzGerald updated the Board on the progress of the Walters Digital Library.  Representatives of the Kansas Geological Society and Kansas Geological Foundation met with legal consul and agreed the KGS will setup a Limited Liability Corporation for the operation and management of the Walter's Digital Library.  An attorney for the KGS will write the letter agreement between the KGS and the KGF for the operation of the Digital Library.  The letter agreement will be submitted by the KGS to the KGF for approval.

     New business:  A proposal was submitted to the KGS to sponsor a Lunch and Learn Seminar.  The seminar would be entitled Learning and Mastering Geoscience Software Systems.  The proposal was forwarded to the Continuing Education chairman.  Wan Yang, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology at Wichita State University has submitted a proposal to the KGS for an Oread limestone workshop and field trip to be scheduled in the spring of 2003.  The proposal was forwarded to the Continuing Education chairman.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M.

November 2002 Board Meeting

    The following report is a summary of the November 11, 2002 regular KGS Board meeting.  The official minutes of all KGS Board meetings are available at the KGS Library.  Ms. Radford reported that as of October 31, there were 607 Society members and 175 Library members who have paid their 2002 dues.  The KGS Library showed a net gain for the month of October of $7,612.77.  Average billing for the month was $837.06/day with the monthly total billed of $19,252.41.  Ms. Radford reported Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC has installed the new MAS 90 accounting software in the KGS Library and is in the process of transferring the data from the old accounting system.

     Mr. Fisher reported on the finances.  The Trust Company of Kansas actual account market value loss for 2002 is $20,913.79.  The annual rate of return as of October 31, 2002 is a negative 6.96%.  Total account balance, Treasury Bills, Certificates of Deposit and The Trust Company of Kansas as of October 31, 2002 is $463,483.55.  The $120,000 T-Bill matures December 14, 2002.  A motion was approved by the Board to renew the $120,000 Treasury Bill for a three month period.

     Society Activities and Technical Meetings scheduled for October include:  Dr. Howard Harper, SEPM Executive Director, "Stratigraphic Resolution" November 6, 2002.  Carl Michael Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, J. Robert Berg Distinguished Lecturer, "The National Energy Policy-A Strong Foundation for America's Future" November 8, 2002.  Carlyle Hinshaw, Norman Oklahoma, "Bluejacket to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Surface to Subsurface" November 13, 2002.  Richard Leeth, - "Practical Well Logging" November 20, 2002.

     Old Business:  Ms. FitzGerald updated the Board on the Walter's Digital Library.  The KGS will set up a wholly owned limited liability company to provide management services for the Walters Digital Library.  This L.L.C. will be named the Kansas Geological Management Company, L.L.C. (KGMC).  Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P. will be filing the paperwork for the formation of the Kansas Geological Management Company, L.L.C.  Legal consul is working on the management agreement for the KGS and KGF.  The letter agreement when complete will be submitted by the KGS to the KGF for approval.

     The Board reviewed a proposal from SecureNet Alarm Systems for a video surveillance system for the KGS Library.  Motion was approved by the Board to proceed with the security system as proposed by SecureNet Alarm Systems Inc. under a 60-month lease to purchase agreement to be executed by year-end 2002.

     New Business:  Ms. Radford presented a preliminary 2003 KGS Budget to the Board.  General discussion of individual budget items followed.  Mr. Pierce and Ms. Radford will meet for further review of the 2003 budget prior to the December Board meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 PM.

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