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ALBG Actions and Resolutions 1989-1980

1989      Nov.14 CARING COMMITTEE REPORT: Moved,
seconded and passed a Caring Committee report that laid down guidelines
of when cards, flowers, books, etc. should be sent to sick guides or at
times of bereavement. The Executive Committee was charged with
responsibility for overseeing this.
1989      Nov.14 75th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PINS: Moved,
seconded and passed that each guide should pay for his own 75th
Anniversary of Licensed Guides commemorative pin after the die cost is
paid by the Association.
1989      Nov.14 YEARS OF SERVICE PINS:
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED a motion to offer “years of service” pins as part of the 75th Anniversary commemoration.
1989       Sep 29 COMPANY K – 30th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT:
Moved, seconded and passed that the ALBG unanimously endorse and
support the movement to erect a monument in the vicinity of the Adams
County Courthouse in memory of Company K, 30th Pennsylvania Infantry
with a target dedication date of June, 1991.
1989       Sep.29 NATIONAL CEMETERY CLOSURE:Reported
that in light of the recent ballot where 26 guides wanted the cemetery
roads reopened, 26 guides wanted to keep it closed and 39 guides did
not care to vote, Superintendent Dan Kuehn considers the cemetery
permanently closed.
1989       Sep.29 NEW TOUR ROUTE BUS TRIP:
Moved, seconded and passed to have each person pay $1 with the
Association paying the difference for a bus rental to go over the new
tour route November 4, 1989.
1989       Sep.29 COPY MACHINE FEES ESTABLISHED:
Moved, seconded and passed that fees for use of the Association copy
machine are set at 5 cents a copy for Association members and 15 cents
a copy for non-Association members.
1989       Jul.18 FRIENDS OF THE GNMP:
President reported on the activities of this group and passed out
copies of their Articles of Incoporation and other information. LBG
Louise Friend volunteered to represent the President at their next
board meeting on July 20.
1989       Jul.18 NATIONAL CEMETERY CLOSURE:
Moved, seconded and passed that the entire guide force be polled to
ascertain their feeling on the closure of the National Cemetery to
vehicles. Also made note that the placement of flags in the National
Cemetery over the anniversary will be an annual event.
1989       Jul.18 75th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE:
Chair LBG Kathy Showvaker gave a detailed report on the activities
being planned including: commemorative pins and clothing, handouts to
visitors, a reunion of past and present LBG’s, preparation of a
detailed guide history, exhibit case, participation in ‘guiding through
the years’ pagent in July 4th parade, press release, free tours to
county residents, and a guide group picture.
1989      May 16 UNLICENSED GUIDES:
Moved, seconded and passed that ALBG should develop criteria for
special situations where unlicensed guiding is permitted and proceed
with the spring “sweep.” (Minutes of 3/20/1989 indicate a spring and
fall bus ‘sweep’ to check guide on board and qualifications)
1989      May 16 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION:
Moved, seconded and passed that a letter be sent to the Superintendent
expressing thanks and praise for the monument repairs made thus far.
1989      May 16 BOOK FUND PROCEEDS:
It was reported that all book loans would be paid off once the Eastern
National check arrived so discussion on what to do with the profits
resulted in a list of three priorities: 1) future book reprintings, 2)
continuing education, and 3) advertising, mainly local.
1989      Mar 20 DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE: Moved, seconded and passed that the Executive Committee serve as a disciplinary committee.
1989      Mar 20 WEEKEND GUIDES:
Moved, seconded and passed that weekend guides be allowed to work after
3:00 pm on weekdays provided that 50% of their tours are on weekends.
1989      Mar 20 BYLAWS CHANGE ARTICLE 1, SECTION 4:
Moved, seconded and passed to change this section to reflect that
general business meetings will be held on alternate months beginning
with January. (Third Tuesday)
1989      Mar 20 BYLAWS CHANGE ARTICLE II, SECTION 6:
Moved, seconded and passed to add to the Executive Committee, four
members, meetings to be held alternate months beginning with February
on the third Tuesday.
1989      Mar 20 BYLAWS CHANGE ARTICLE V, SECTION 3: Moved, seconded and passed that for changes to the bylaws, written notice shall be made to members one meeting prior to voting.
1989      Mar 20 INVITATIONS TO SPRING BANQUET:
Moved, seconded and passed to invite Supt. and Mrs. Daniel Kuehn, Mrs.
Joy Cox and husband, and Winona Peterson and husband to the spring
banquet.
1989      Mar 20 MEMBERS TO NEWLY FORMED EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:
Moved, seconded and passed to nominate George Shealer and Kathy
Showvaker for two year terms and Leonard Kinder and Roy Frampton to one
year terms as members of the new Executive Council, at large members.
1989      Mar 20 WALKIE TALKIES PROJECT:
Agreed in principal to put the new system into effect for communicating
with the Visitor Center. Guides may purchase these at the Radio Shack.
Ten committed people are needed to put this system in operation.
1989      Jan 17 DOWNTOWN SUMMER WALKING TOURS:
Moved, seconded and passed that a committee of guides approach Supt.
Kuehn relating the operation of the downtown tours and discussing the
possibility of continuing their operation with the backing of some
other group now that Downtown Gettysburg, Inc. is defunct.
1989      Jan 17 UNLICENSED GUIDING INITIATIVE:
Moved, seconded and passed to accept the report of the committee with
recommendations to deal with the problem of unlicensed guides. These
include: publication of regulations to appropriate bus companies and
tour operators; temporary licenses to qualified people for one tour;
abolition of the annual guide license fee beginning 1/1/1990, etc.
1989      Jan 17 MONUMENT BOOK ADVERTISING:
Moved, seconded and passed to pay approximately $30 plus postage to
duplicate brochures for mailing to about 30 booksellers on “the book.”
1989      Jan 17 THE “TURNAWAY” PROBLEM:
Superintendent Kuehn is unhappy with 1600 turnaways during 1988 (about
1% of total tours). He proposed two solutions: a) raise the required
number of tours per guide from 75 to 100 and b) allow weekend guides to
work weekdays after 1 or 3 PM. Our response was to request what dates
and hours the turn-aways are greatest.
1989      Jan 17 WEED WHACKING!:
Moved, seconded and passed that the Association volunteer on a March
Saturday to undertake cleaning out the “Slaughter Pen” as part of the
annual battlefield spring cleanup.
1988       Sep.20 UNLICENSED GUIDING:
Moved, seconded and passed the President’s proposal of who is eligible
to do unlicensed tours (boni-fide education tours on a program of
study; military tours on staff rides). Noted that the bus pass system
will go into effect on October 1.
1988       Sep.20 BYLAWS CHANGE:
The forms which we are filing for tax-exempt status require a
dissolution clause. Accordingly it was moved, seconded and passed that
such assets be turned over to a non-profit historical association or
the Adams County Historical Society
1988       Sep.20 ADVERTISING:
Moved, seconded and passed to use the free ads Fred Hawthorne and
Howard Koser receive for PBS membership in the Apprise magazine for
publishing ads about guided tours.
1988       Jun 14 DOWNTOWN GETTYSBURG SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM:
Moved, seconded and passed that in connection with the Downtown
Gettysburg summer tours that we endorse the original agreement of one
non-profit ticket agent and no other organization is to be involved in
any phase of the process until the renegotiation of the agreement
1988       June 14 DOWNTOWN GETTYSBURG SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM:
Moved, seconded and passed that if additional people are needed to
serve as Downtown Gettysburg Tour Guides the assignments will be
prioritized: 1) ALBG members, 2) ALBG Associate members, 3) non-ALBG
guides.
1988       June 14 INCORPORATION:
Noted in the minutes that ALBG is now a non-profit Association within
the State of Pennsylvania but not yet tax exempt. Application is being
made for federal tax exempt status.
1988       June 14 MONUMENT BOOK:
Moved, seconded and passed that with purchases of the monument book at
1,557 copies leaving but 567 copies left that we order an additional
2,000 copy printing.
1988       June 14 UNLICENSED GUIDING COMMITTEE:
Moved, seconded and passed that President Hawthorne appoint a committee
to meet with Superintendent Earnst to discuss the problem of unlicensed
tours of the park. (Members appointed Frampton, L. Arnold, E. Clark, O’Brien, P. Cole.)
1988       Apr 5 PROMOTION OF MONUMENT BOOK:
Moved, seconded and passed to spend any amount necessary to get a table
at the Book Show (Jul 1-2) and the Collectors Show (July 8-10) to
promote the new monument book which will be published May 15, 1988.
1988       Apr 5 TAX EXEMPT STATUS: Moved, seconded and passed that ALBG file a tax free exemption form with the state and federal authorities.
1988       Apr 5 BYLAWS:
Moved, seconded and passed to accept in whole the updated 1988 edition
of the organizations bylaws which are based on the 1927 bylaws.
1988       Apr 5 OPPOSITION TO DEVILS DEN CLOSURE:
Moved, seconded and passed that ALBG oppose elements of the
Developmental Concept Plan; specifically the removal of Crawford and
Warren Avenues which would eliminate vehicular traffic to Devil’s Den. (Inaugurated the infamous “Windshield Experience” bout with the NPS)
1988       Apr 5 FIRST SHOT CANNON #233:
Moved, seconded and passed that ALBG write to the NPS to express our
dissatisfaction for the proposed removal of the “first shot” cannon and
asking to explore alternatives for its safety.
1988       Apr 5 DOWNTOWN GETTYSBURG WALKING TOUR GUIDES:
Moved, seconded and passed that we support Downtown Gettysburg, Inc. by
supplying guides for walking tours of the downtown area three times a
wek during the summer of 1988.
1988       Apr 5 TOUR FEE INCREASE PROPOSAL FOR 1989:
Moved, seconded and passed that ALBG ask the park service for an
increase in tour rates for 1989 to $17 for cars, and $40 for buses,
with vans being charged one dollar for each passenger over five. (These rates were approved and went into effect January 1, 1989)
1988       Jan 12 ADVERTISING – GUIDE BROCHURES:
Moved, seconded and passed to give the president authority to order up
to $500 worth or approximately 25,000 promotional brochures when needed.
1988       Jan 12 ADVERTISING – GUIDE BROCHURES: Moved, seconded and passed to buy the needed brochures immediately.
1988       Jan 12 GUIDE MONUMENT BOOK:
Moved, seconded and passed to proceed with the Monument Book
(Gettysburg: Stories of Men and Monuments as told by battlefield
guides) project based on information the President gave on cost,
publishers, sale prices, prepublication sales, advertsising, etc. (A
list of member’s names was compiled willing to offer interest free
loans, if necessary, to finance the project internally – Hawthorne,
Koser, McLaughlin, S. Walters, Harbach, Arnold, Shealer, P Cole and
Hathaway all were contributors – between $300-$500 each. All were
repaid within a few months of publication)
1988       Jan 12 MONUMENT BOOK ADVERTISING:
Moved, seconded and passed authorizing $100 be taken from the treasury
to pay for ads in the Blue and Gray and Civil War Quarterly to
advertise the monument book.
ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT FRED HAWTHORNE: 1988-1998
1987       Sep 29 INCORPORATING ALBG:
Moved, seconded and passed resolution that as a first step towards our
impending publishing effort that we file the papers for incorporation
at a fee of $75 and that we write to the IRS for an official written
opinion in regard to tax status.
1987       Sep 29 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Moved, seconded and passed that the fee to become an associate member to be enrolled in January 1988 will be $5.
1987       Sep 29 VISITOR TAPE RECORDING OF TOURS: Moved, seconded and passed to discourage tourists’ tape recording of tours.
1987       Aug 4 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Moved, seconded and passed to accept the membership committee’s
recommendation on upgrading membership benefits with the exception of
item 7B “discount on guide uniforms from the Hanover Clothing company.”
A copy of this report is included with the minutes (missing). New
membership cards will be printed and their use begun on January 1, 1988.
1987      May 11 MEMBERS NOT RECEIVING NEWSLETTER: Moved, seconded and passed that those guides not having their 1987 dues paid by July 1 will not receive the newsletter.
1987      Jan 12 OPPOSITION TO STREET CLOSURES:
Moved, seconded and passed that this Association send a letter to the
Gettysburg Borough Council opposing the college plan to close several
streets in the north end of the borough.
1986      Sep 22 TRAVEL COUNCIL VIP PASSES:
Moved, seconded and passed that whereas about fifty VIP passes per year
are presented to special visitors by the Travel Council that the guides
commit to giving a limited number of free tours for this service. (Those interested will sign their names to a list)
1986      Sep 22 PART TIME LBG MEMBERSHIP DUES: Moved, seconded and passed to raise the part time membership dues from $25 to $30.
1986      Jul 22 GUIDE DISPLAY CASE FUND:
Moved, seconded and passed that the $1,200 in the display case fund,
contributed for this purpose, be returned to the givers if they so
desire or placed in the general fund.
1986      Jan 13 ORGANIZATION NAME CHANGE: This is the last set of minutes (Woody Christ, Secretary) where the organization is titled “Association of Gettysburg Battlefield Guides”
– the next business meeting held in July, the newly-elected secretary,
Walter Powell, had resigned due to pressing business and the
newly-appointed Secretary, Suzanne Harbach, titled her first set of
minutes: “Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides” There was no official name change – just a mistake. From here on it has been “ALBG”
ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT KATHY SHOWVAKER: 1986-1987
 1985       Oct 16  GUIDE PICNIC: Moved, seconded and passed that the Association should keep the guide picnin separate from the one of the NPS.
 1985       Oct 16  ADVERTISING: Moved, seconded and passed to maintain the ads in the Travel Council booklet.
 1985       Oct 16 NEW CLASS OF GUIDE PROPOSED:
Began discussing possibility of a new classification of guides. Would
help fill in at busiest times: during weekends in July and August and
on holidays. Executive committee will meet after the NPS meeting in
October. (Had been introduced by NPS in July – 7/16/1985)
1985        Oct 7 RECERTIFICATION ISSUE:
Membership fired up as Supt. Earnst tied 1986 rate increase to demand
that guides commit themselve to continually improve. He felt 
something similar to a “Continuing Education” program may be
acceptable.   (This was the origins of the Association’s Continuing Education program.)
1985         Jul 16 ILLEGAL GUIDING BY GETTYSBURG TOUR CENTER:
Discussion on methods to ‘crack down’ on illegal guides driving the
buses for L.E. Smith. Even though the NPS law enforcement arm has the
authority to pursue and press charges against such violators non have
ever been prosecuted.  Debate centered around hiring someone to
monitor Smith’s buses and gather data.
1985         Jul 16 UNIFORM:
No record of a motion or vote simply a decision to recommend two new
accessories to the NPS for approval, a new cap and a jumper for the
ladies.
1985         Jul 16 GUIDE BILLBOARD:
No record of a motion or vote but a decision to dismantle the remains
of the guide billboard north of town that was blown over by the wind or
destroyed by vandals.
1985         Jul 16 INCREASE IN CAR TOUR FEE: Moved, seconded and passed by a vote of 25 yea, 8 nay and 2 abstensions to consider a fee increase for cars for 1986.
1985         Jul 16 INCREASE IN CAR TOUR FEE: Moved, seconded and passed that the Association will request an increase in the car fee to $14.
1985         Jul 16 INCREASE IN BUS TOUR FEE: Moved, seconded and passed by a vote of 21 yea, 10 nay and 1 abstension to consider a fee increase for buses for 1986.
1985         Jul 16 INCREASE IN BUS TOUR FEE: Moved, seconded and passed that the Association will request an increase in the bus fee to $30.
1985         Jul 16 INCREASE IN THE VAN/RV FEE:
Moved, seconded and passed by a vote of 30 to 0 with one abstension
that the base fee for this category of tour be increase to $14 and the
current rate structure be folowed
1984        Oct 24 ESTABLISHING AN ADVERTISING FUND:
Moved, seconded and passed by a vote of 28 to 13 with 4 abstensions to
establish an Advertising Fund which all guides can contribute – both
Association and non-Association. Purpose: to expand and improve
commercial advertisments for the LBG’s as a whole.
1984       Sep 10 ADVERTISING COMMITTEE FORMED:
No record of a motion or vote but a listing of advertising
possibilities (offering complementary tours to Travel Council members,
increase circulation of guide brochures, free tours to new park
employees recondition the billboard, a listing int he Yellow Pages,
advertise in the AAA Travel book, Travel Council’s booklet and brochure
and going to Travel Shows) led to a call to establish a Advertising
Committee to bring the proposal before all guides at the NPS meeting on
October 24.  (Committee named: Powell, Frampton, Showvaker, Hawthorne)
1984       Sep 10 GETTYSBURG TOURS CONTROVERSY:
No record of a motion or vote but a joint committee was proposed to
approach the superintendent on the “controversial topic.”  (Committee named: Powell, Frampton, Arnold, Brogan)
1984       Sep 10 GUIDED TOUR FEE INCREASE:
No record of a motion or a vote but just a notation that after a short
discussion it was decided not to increase the fee at this time.
1984         Jul 21 ASSIGNING GUIDES TO GETTYSBURG TOUR CENTER BUSES: 
Representative of the ABGA (Showvaker and Hawthorne) and NPS ( Earnst,
Roach and Coughlin  ) met to discuss the new policy of assigning
guides to the buses of what we perceive as a competitor and a tacit
endorsement of a commerical enterprise which we are forbidden to
do.  Supt Eanst said our arguments were irrelevant and his policy
will be to supply LBG’s to GTC or any company that desires them. (NPS policy was any guide licensed after 1981 had to do these buses , guides before that could refuse.)
1984          Jun 5 ASSOCIATION POSITION ON NPS POLICY WITH GTC:
Moved, seconded and passed resolution ” The Association of Gettysburg
Battlefield Guides are opposed to the current park policy of the NPS
asigning guides to local commercial bus companies that deal
specifically with tours of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Secondly, The
Association of Gettysburg Battlefield Guides members feel that the
National Park Service is attempting to regulate the Guide Service
beyond the scope of the Federal Regulations in this matter.  This
tacit endorsement of one particular commercial tour company works
counter to the current initiative by the NPS to clear up the ongoing
Tour Center sign controversy. Lastly, the guides should not be forced
to ride buses associated with any companythat provides tours of or for
the most part specifically of the Gettysburg battlefield.”
1984          Jun 5 POSSIBLE FEE INCREASE: Moved, seconded and passed a resolution not to increase the car fee for 1985.
1984        Jan 16 MEMORIAL:
Moved, seconded and passed that a $25 donation be made on behalf of the
Association to the Florence Emig Trust Fund at Shippensburg University
in the memory of Evelyn F. Emig (A friend of former LBG George Kauffman killed in an accident)
1983       Oct 25 NPS EXAMINATION AND LICENSING FEE:
It was announced for informational purposes that the NPS will charge
$10 to individuals requesting LBG examination materials with a credit
given towards the first year license fee AND an annual fee due the
first of each year will be assessed current LBG’s with full time paying
$20 per year and part time $15 per year.
1983       Oct 25 REVISION OF VAN FEES:
Moved, seconded and passed to revise the decision made at the September
8th meeting and revise the van fee to $15 for one to five people with
$3 per person for everyone over five people up to $25.
1983       Sep 8 INCREASE IN VAN FEES:
Moved, seconded and passed that the fee charged for vans and
recreational vehicles be changed to $15 for 1-5 people with any
additional adults over that number being charged $2.
1983       Aug 12 2nd EMERGENCY MEETING OF ALL LBG’s OVER NPS REVENUE PROPOSAL:
Moved, seconded and passed after lengthy discussion to issue a
statement consisting of four points: 1) there was no LBG opposition to
the NPS establishing an application fee for the guide exam, 2) the
LBG’s provided very cost-effective service to the NPS including
proctoring exams and lectures at training sessions, 3) we conceed the
POSSIBILITY of a licensing fee but would like a limit of no more than
$10 annually, 4) prevent any adverse effect on visitation, and 5) the
providing of volunteers to the park service to work the desk and
perform adminstrative duties related to the guide service.
1983       Aug 12 MODIFICATION OF ABOVE STATEMENT: Moved, seconded and passed to include an introduction expressing reservations concerning any annual licensing fee.
1983       Aug 2 2nd EMERGENCY MEETING OF ALL LBG’s OVER NPS REVENUE PROPOSAL:
Moved, seconded and passed to compose a letter to Superintendent Earnst
requesting a special meeting to be set up after the individual
Park-Guide meetings and that a special joint Guide committee discuss
any final arrangements with the Park Service in a spirit of cooperation.
1983       Aug 2 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Moved, seconded and passed to delegate at least one person at each of
the Park-Guide meetings to report back to the Battlefield Guides at the
next emergency meeting after the scheduled meetings with the Park
Service. A second motion later appointed Dale Brister for the A-E
group; Terry Fox for the F-I group; Clay Rebert for the J-R group;
Barbara Schutt for the S-Z group; and Walt Powell for the Special group
meeting.
1983       Aug 2 CALL FOR A 2nd EMERGENCY MEETING:
Moved, seconded and passed to hold a second Emergency Meeting of the
Battlefield Guids at Shields Picnic Grounds at 7 PM on 16 August 1983.
1983       Jun 14 TRAVEL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP AND ADVERTISING:
Moved, seconded and passed that the Guide Association should remain in
the Gettysburg Travel Council but the Association should try to improve
the ad.
1983       Jun 14 60/40 RATIO ISSUES:
Moved, seconded and passed that the Guide Association should request a
new deadline for the 60/40 ratio as July 1st does not allow sufficient
time to recover from the spring bus rush. (A
meeting was held with the Superintendent July 6 at which it was agreed
by 30 June each guide’s ratio needed to be at least 50/50 and by 31
July each guide should achieve a ratio of at least 60/40.)
1983       Jan 17 ADVERTISING – BILLBOARDS:
Considerable discussion on the merits and placement of this type of
advertising and the condition of those already there. Moved, seconded
and passed that the sign on old Route 15 (painted by Reaver “about 12
years ago”) should be taken down and the billboard on Route 15 north be
repainted.
1983       Jan 17 ASSOCIATION DUES: Moved, seconded and passed to raise the dues to $40 for Full Time Guides and $25 for Part Time Guides.
1983       Jan 17 TRAVEL COUNCIL AND ALLOCATION OF BUSES:
Moved, seconded and passed to monitor the performance of the Travel
Council in connection with the allocation of buses and to send
volunteers to some of the Travel Shows for the benefit of the
Association.
1983       Jan 4 AGBG COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION:
The executive committee met and established four permanent committees,
each to be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee. Other ad-hoc
committees will be appointed for the short term when necessary. The
four committees are Membership (chaired by the President); Publicity
(chaired by the secretary and to include all advertising decisions and
publicity for guide meetings and events); Program (chaired by the Vice
President and responsible for arranging programs and speakers for
meetings); and Finance (chaired by the Treasurer and responsible for
raising additional monies for guide projects).
1983       Jan 4 1983 MEETING SCHEDULE:
The Executive Committee agreed monthly meetings were unnecessary so
authorized seven meetings for 1983 divided into business and social
meetings the latter to be limited to dinner programs: Jan 17 business
meeting; Apr 12 NPS meeting, June 7 business meeting; July 12 annual
picnic; Oct 11 NPS meeting; Nov 8 business meeting and Dec 13 Dinner
meeting.
1982       Nov 9 MEMBER-AT-LARGE:
Moved, seconded and passed that out-going secretary Herm Frasch be the
member-at-large on the Executive Council for the coming year.
1982       Oct 12 ACTIONS:
There were several committee reports and discussion on items in the new
General Management Plan including the loop to bypass Devil’s Den but no
actions or votes were taken.
1982       Sep 14 FINANCIAL PROBLEMS:
Moved, seconded and passed that as the balance in the treasury was just
$52.01 and with sign rentals coming due that $150 be taken out of
savings and place in the checking account.
1982       Sep 14 ACTION ON MANAGEMENT PLAN PROBLEM:
Moved, seconded and passed that the “political angle” was the only way
to go to produce positive results including the Borough, the Travel
Council and our Representatives.
1982       Sep 14 OUTSIDE SIGN SITUATION:
At the May business meeting it had been reported the the concensus of
opinion was that the guide’s signs were in “bad shape” Accordingly, a
Committee on Signs was appointed to review the “Outside Sign” situation
and decide on (1) keeping and (2) painting or renewing. (Appointed were
K. Hull and H. Frasch)
1982      May 11 BYLAWS CHANGE:
No record of a motion or vote but it was announced that the bylaws were
changed to read “Any officer can be elected to consecutive terms.”
1982      May 11 GUIDE PAMPHLET: Moved, seconded and passed to proceed with ordering the printing of the Guide Pamphlet being of black ink on white stock.
1982      May 11 ADVERTISING IN THE TAVEL COUNCIL BOOKLET:
Following discussion on the effectiveness of advertisments in the green
Travel Council booklet, something the Association does not currently
advertsie in, it was moved, seconded and passed to make use of this
advertising approach in the future.
1982      May 11 GUIDED TOUR RATE INCREASE:
Moved, seconded and passed to request a fee increase to go into effect
Janaury 1, 1983 to Bus: $25 per trip; Car: $12 per trip and Vans and
RV’s: $15 per trip.
1982      Apr 13 ASSOCIATION BROCHURE PROOF AUTHORIZED: Moved, seconded and passed that the Brochure Committee should bring in a proof for the next meeting.
1982      Feb 10 BYLAWS CHANGE:
Secretary Frasch reported that 21 members of the Association were
contacted with regards to changing the bylaws to allow the President to
succeed himself after two terms in office. 13 returned their votes with
12 approving and 1 disapproving. (Noted that “Member-at-large Richard Fox will be in charge of the change in the ByLaws”)
1982        Jan 12 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING:
Minutes noted that a “heated discussion” ensued regarding our signs and
it was moved, seconded and passed that guides K. Hull, W. Powell, J.
O’Brien and R MacAskill will review and possibly renew our outdoor
signs.
1982        Jan 12 GUIDE BROCHURE:  Noted
that the guide brochures was reviewed and the consensus of opinion was
that one that is more “eye catching” should be prepared and a “Review
Committee” was named to do that: Chairman H Furney, J. Tate, B Weaver,
and K Showvaker.
1982        Jan 12 THANKS OF THE ASSOCIATION: 
Moved, seconded and passed that the secretary write a letter of thanks
for the Park Service and also to the Travel Council thanking them for
their help in 1981 and past years.
1982        Jan 12 POSSIBLE BYLAWS CHANGE: 
Decision made following discussion of a change in the Constitution so
that the President could succeed himself. The secretary will send a
card to the Association members regarding a change in the Constitution.
1982        Jan 12 DEFER OFFICERS ELECTIONS:  Moved, seconded and passed that the voting on the new officers would be deferred until the next meeting.
1982        Jan 12 NEW GUIDE TRAINING DONUTS: 
Moved, seconded and passed that at the request of Guide Supervisor John
Andrews, that the Association supply donuts for the training meeting of
the new guides January 23 and January 30.
1981       Sep 15 60/40 RATIO CUT OFF DATE: 
Moved, seconded and passed that the cutoff dates for achieving the
60/40 car/bus ratio be moved from June/December to July/January.
1981       Sep 15 ASSOCIATION OUTDOOR ADVERTISING: 
Moved, seconded and passed that the sign committee be instructed to
look at our signs and make a recommendation to the Association. (Committee: J. O’Brien and W. Powell)
1981       Sep 15 PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION:  Moved, seconded and passed that the bylaws be changed so that the President may succeed himself.
1981       Sep 15 ADDING GUIDES TO THE FORCE: 
Moved, seconded and passed after discussion that the Park Service was a
better judge of the number of guides needed than the Association.
1981        Jan 13 ASSOCIATION MEETINGS: 
An executive council special meeting in February 1981 indicated that
meetings would be held in April, May, June, July and August yet no
minutes of these have been found so may not have been held.
1981        Jan 13 MEMBER-AT-LARGE:  Moved, seconded and passed directing the Executive Committee to appoint a member-at-large.
1981        Jan 13 MONTHLY MEETINGS: 
Moved, seconded and passed to direct the Executive Committee to review
the Bylaws re: meeting each month and come up with an alternative plan.
1980         Jul 8 HONOR RETIRING GUIDE SUPERVISOR:  Moved, seconded and passed to present to Mrs. Nora Saum a photo of the Mississippi Monument.
1980         Jul 8 TOUR FEE INCREASE:  Moved, seconded and passed to increase the car tour fee to $10. The bus fee was to remain at $20.
1980        Apr 8 ADVERTISING:  Moved, seconded and passed to direct the secretary to act on the Gettysburg Pamphlet and repeat the advertising of 1979.
1980        Feb 12 SPEAKER HONORARIUM:  Moved, seconded and passed that an honorarium of $25 be paid to the speaker to be hired for four meetings each year.
1980        Jan 8 APPRECIATION GIFT: 
Moved, seconded and passed to present some candy to the ladies at the
Travel Council in appreciation for the service they have been to us.
ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT WALTER POWELL: 1980-1985