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MINUTES OF THE ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - CROWLEY, TEXAS, 20 NOV. 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Henry Eller, Chairman of the Board
Lynn Eller, President of the Eller Family Association
Charlotte Eller Marshall, Vice-President of the Eller Family Association
Nancy Eller, Sec./Treas. of the Eller Family Association
Joe Eller, Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors
Walton Eller, Board Member
Bethel Eller Stolte, Board Member
Winnie Eller Green, Board Member
Gerald and Juanita Eller, Editors of The Eller Chronicles
VISITORS:
John and Lucy Eller, EFA Members from Skiatook, Oklahoma
Hazel Eller James, EFA Member from Kleburne, Texas
Kathryn Owen, EFA Member from Texas
Terri Eller Rogers, EFA member from Crowley, Texas
Henry Eller, the Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M. After introducing everyone present, the Chairman spoke about how he wanted to conduct the meetings of the Board and its future work. He emphasized that the responsibility of the Board was to formulate policy and not interfere with the work of the Officers whose duty it was to carry out the policies set by the Board. The need for all officers to work within the framework of the policies was stressed. Individual officers were reminded they should not go off on their own nor do anything that was an infringement on the duties of other officers or those of the Board.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR JUL 14,1993 AND JUL 16, 1993:
Gerald Eller moved to approve the minutes as distributed; motion seconded by Bethel Stolte. All approved.
SURETY BOND FOR THE SEC'Y./TREAS.:
Nancy Eller stated that from time to time she had to travel with a large amount of EFA funds (as when she returned from the Portland conference) as well as handling routine funds on a daily basis. She expressed concern about the possibility that funds could be stolen that would be difficult to replace. She indicated that she would feel much more comfortable and it would also protect the EFA if she was covered by a Surety Bond. After considerable discussion during which the Chairman pointed out that such a bond would not apply to Nancy Eller as such, but to the Sec./Treas. of the EFA whomever that might be. Joe Eller moved that the EFA provide a bond in sufficient amount with the Sec./Treas. responsible for securing the bond. Motion seconded by Charlotte Marshall. All approved. It was also agreed that the amount for 1994 shall be set at $5000.00.
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EDITORSHIP OF THE CHRONICLES:
Gerald Eller stated that he and Juanita would like to retire from the position after the 1995 Conference. The Chairman stated that he would like to see an assistant appointed to begin to work with the present editors and ultimately become the editor. Charlotte Marshall moved to appoint Lynn Eller as Associate Editor of The Eller Family Chronicles, duties to begin November 20, 1993. (Lynn said he would accept the responsibility). Winnie Green seconded the motion. All approved.
Discussion concerning limiting or reformatting the editions of the Chronicles: The Chairman said he really did not read the detailed genealogies (charts etc.) but he knew some people read these and enjoyed them. He doubted that a high percentage of the members read them. To lower our costs in publications as well as postage costs, the Chairman said he would like the Chronicles to publish detailed genealogies (charts etc.) only once each year. He asked for comments on the subject. Nancy Eller and others said they liked the charts and did read them. Ed Eller said he had been a member for only about a year but without the charts he would not have been able to have the information to put into his computer on the descendants of the Jacob Eller line. Ed went ahead to explain his plan for computerizing all available genealogical data on the Jacob Eller line. He said it was his plan to publish Descendant Charts including thousands of descendants of Jacob Eller and have these available for the 1995 conference with all profit from sales going to the EFA. Ed said he liked the idea of publishing the charts only once each year.
Gerald said he understood what was being said. He spoke about the increased amount of material that is being received for publication and was concerned how best to handle the problems. Lowering the cost of the Chronicles could be done by simply reducing the amount of material in each issue. To do this will require that the material be prioritized for publication and this is not always easy. He reminded the Board of the efforts that had gone into the long range planning document relative to meeting the future publication needs of the Association. Some decisions will have to be made. How big does the Board want the Chronicles to become? Enough material is already in hand to fill the next two or three issues and new material arrives each week. Other members discussed their views of the matter. The general consensus was that for the time being the Editors would continue to publish the Chronicles without undue restrictions in size, that it was important to continue to recognize that the Chronicles are essential and important to the continued success of the Association, but the matter will be addressed again by 1995.
E F A CONFERENCE HISTORIAN:
The work of Bethel Eller Stolte in maintaining the Conference Heritage Book was discussed. For each conference Bethel compiles a Heritage Book including pictures, programs, and other conference memorabilia. She now has three large books. To date Bethel has done this on a voluntary basis without title. Joe Eller moved that the position of Conference Historian be established in the By-Laws and the office to be filled by an appointment made by the President. Motion was seconded by Walton Eller. All approved. The President immediately appointed Bethel Eller Stolte to the position.
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RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS:
The need to develop a more systematic approach to the recruitment of new members was raised. The Sec./Treas. reported that many new members had recently joined bringing the total paid membership to 275. It was made evident during the discussion that many of the new members were the results of the efforts of John and Lucy Eller of Skiatook, Oklahoma and Ed Eller of Dalton, GA. Charlotte Marshall moved to instruct the President to appoint a Coordinator for Recruitment of new members. Motion was seconded by Joe Eller. All approved. The President moved promptly to appoint John and Lucy Eller to this position.
THE LONG-RANGE PLAN:
Gerald Eller was recognized to discuss the plan. He pointed out that the reason for publishing the November 1993 issue of the Chronicles so early was in order that the membership would be provided the plan and an opportunity to respond to it before the Board convened to take final actions. No communication from any member about the plan was received. [ Unless amended the recommendations approved below are exactly as published in the Nov. 1993 issue of The Eller Chronicles.]
By Laws: Gerald read the recommendation as amended by Charlotte Marshall and moved approval. Motion seconded by Walton Eller.
Amendments:
1. Art. V, 2a: "Ellers by birth" changed to "of Eller descent"
2. Art V item 3:
a. Election of Officers and Board Members.
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Jacob Eller line | Ed Eller |
Henry Eller line | Clarice Stanley |
Christian Eller line | Harvey Powers |
George M. Eller line | Lynn Eller working on this. |
Other lines: Volunteers needed |
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BARBON, FAYE | 18218 CLEARLAKE DR | LUTE | FL | 33549 |
BARHART, JACKIE | RT. 3, BOX 245 | TAHLEQUAH | OK | 74464 |
BATES, WALTON | 108 SOUTH BRYSON | RINGGOLD | GA | 30736 |
BURRIS, GLENDA | P.O. BOX 667 | TRION GA | GA | 30753 |
CALDWELL, MELINDA | RT. 8, BOX 2198 | CLEBURN | TX | 76031 |
CARSON, DELLMON LEE | 4505 DODGE COURT | LOUISVILLE | KY | 40272 |
CARSON, RICHARD | 1232 COFFELT RD | CHATTANOGA | TN | 37343 |
CROASMUN, LYNDA | 119 ROCKLAND CENTER, BOX 57 | NANUET | NY | 10954 |
DAVIS, CLARA J. | 2542 RANFIELD RD. | MOGADORE | OH | 44260 |
DeBRUHL, JAMES F. | 629 JUPITER RD. | WEAVERVILLE | NC | 28787 |
ELLER, ARTHUR | 3873 SHANNON RD. | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90027 |
ELLER, BERT J. | 7515 BERT ROAD | HIAWASSEE | GA | 30546 |
ELLER, DAVID & CAROL SUE | 15224 N. TRENTON | SKIATOOK | OK | 74070 |
ELLER, DON & LEAH | 3803 E. 37TH ST. | TULSA | OK | 74105 |
ELLER, DORIS | 1107 VINITA | TAHLEQUAH | OK | 74464 |
ELLER, ED JR. | P. O. BOX 423 | ROCKY FACE | GA | 30740 |
ELLER, ELVIN LEO | RT. 1, BOX 590 | BURLESON | TX | 76028 |
ELLER, GRETA | RT. 9, BOX 265 | BURLESON | TX | 76028 |
ELLER, JIM | 4653 BLISS DRIVE | BARBERTON | OH | 42203 |
ELLER, JIM SR. | 508 N E 97TH AVE | VANCOVER | WA | 98664 |
ELLER, JOHN | P. O. BOX 638 | SKIATOOK | OK | 74070 |
ELLER, KATY | 2903 E. 27TH ST. | TULSA | OK | 74114 |
ELLER, KENT T. | 6388 TAYLOR ROAD | CLIFTON | OH | 44216 |
ELLER LEE R. & JOAN | 3425 E. 51ST. PL. | TULSA | OK | 74136 |
ELLER, PAUL | 1412 WAYNE STREET | BARBERTON | OH | 42203 |
ELLER, RALPH M. | 4120 W. 53RD. ST. SO. | MUSKOGEE | OK | 74401 |
ELLER, RAY | P. O. BOX 966 | BURLESON | TX | 76097 |
ELLER, RAY BRYAN | 1516 ALASKA AVE. | ALAMORDO | NM | 88310 |
ELLER, RICHARD | 5456 SUTTLEMYRE LANE | HICKORY | NC | 28601 |
ELLER, ROYCE E. | RT. 2, BOX 39 | HASKELL | OK | 74436 |
ELLER, SAM | RT. 2, BOX 342-A | HOPE | AR | 71801 |
ELLER, SCOTT R. | 3637 CLUBHOUSE RD | . CONYERS | GA | 30208 |
ELLER, STAN | RT. 2, BOX 164-1 | DECATUR | TN | 37322 |
ELLER, STEVE F. | RT. 2, BOX 427-R | SYLVIA | NC | 28779 |
ELLER, VERLIE L. | 199 E. CHANDLER BLVD. | CHANDLER | AZ | 85225 |
ELLER, WADE B. | 2806 MCLINNEY | BOISE | IA | 83704 |
ELLINGTON, BERNELL | P.O. BOX 414 | CLARKSVILLE | GA | 30523 |
FARMER, ODELL ELLER | RT. 2, BOX 292-G | GALAX | VA | 24333 |
FINCHER, EDWIN LEE | 912 ROSEWOOD LANE | ARLINGTON | TX | 76010 |
GIBSON, ROBBIE | RT. 1, BOX 508 | COPPERAS COVE | TX | 76522 |
GREER, CHARLES | 1503 QUAIL DR. | GREENSBORO | NC | 27408 |
GRISO, CINDIE | 1521 PINE DRIVE | LAHABRA | CA | 90631 |
HARDY, LOIS ELLER | 2680 DELHI FRIVE | CLINTON | OH | 44216 |
HUTSON, DELORES | 5425 LUTTRELL COURT | FLOWER MOUND | TX | 75028 |
JACO, HOLLY ELLER | 10730 RAU RD. | ELK GROVE | CA | 95758-9589 |
JOHNSON, DOROTHY | 1422 � 33RD AVE NE | OLYMPIA | WA | 94506 |
JOHNSON, ETHIEL BERNICE | 15834 DRYSDALE | SOUTHGATE | MI | 48195 |
LIVINGSTON, JANICE M. | 3948 CALIFORNIA AVE. | LONG BEACH | CA | 90807 |
LYLE, WANDA ELLER | 761 SAN PEDRO ST. | FAIRFIELD | CA | 94533 |
PARIS, MILDRED ELLER | 2521 NO. 24TH ST. W. | MUSKOGEE | OK | 74401 |
POPLIN, TAMMY | 1066 LAURA DRIVE | DALTON | GA | 30721 |
POWERS, HARVEY W. | 13430 HENSLEY RD | MIDLOTHIAN | VA | 23112 |
PYLES, PATSY | RT. 3, BOX 249 | TAHLEQUAH | OK | 74464 |
SCHERER, JUANITA | 3520 ADMIRALTY BAY DRIVE | ANCHORAGE | AK | 99502 |
TAYLOR, FAYE | 1099 TROUTT ROAD | BETH PAGE | GA | 37022 |
VAUGHAN, SHIRLEY ELLER | 605 CRESENT DR. | EAGLE POINT | OR | 97524 |
WALLACE, CAROLYN | RT. 5, BOX 222 | TAHLEQUAH | OK | 74464 |
WEBSTER, STEPHEN MR. & MRS. | 14667 NORTH GRAY RD. | NOBLESVILLE | IN | 46060 |
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