Marty Valeri and Rick reported on the essay contest, billboards, and the pre-season football scrimmage game. Jeff Ingram again explained the intention of this committee and stated there were currently 20 members. Jeff thanked Connie Collins and Jim Sizemore for their help and the participating vendors. The web site has even generated some new members. Ms. Altizer worked on the November 1997 meeting in Roanoke on Kyoto Climate Treaty Ozone Issues, Fact or Fiction.
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Jeff then introduced Kerry Lushbaugh with Fairchild International who gave a short presentation on one of their newest innovations. President Taylor reported Connie Collins and Rusty Skewes would be up dating the by-laws. Fred St. John mentioned Division of Environmental Director Jack Caffrey was stepping down and will be replaced by McDowell County native Michael Miano. President Taylor announced the committee chairpersons for the new term. Vendors Jeff Ingram Election of officers was then held.