Treasurer’s Report:  Wayne Bossert reported that the association had an account balance of $12,316.77 as of last report (5/3/07); had a total of $8,325.00 in income; expended $9,689.70; and thus had an current account balance of $10,952.07 (as of 12/15/07).  Moreover, there remains $21,267.10 in the investment account, for a total association worth as of 12/15/07 of $32,219.17.  The income and expenditure details were provided in the board packet.  Jan King moved for approval of the treasurer's report as presented.  Jack Dowell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Membership Report:  The membership report was included in the board packet, but an updated report was handed out (attached to these minutes).  In discussion, the question was raised as to how GMDA could better promote conference sponsorships?  Many ideas were expressed and provided to Sherry Stephens who will be organizing the Summer Conference in El Paso, TX on June 11-13, 2008. 

Awards Report:  Secretary Wayne Bossert reported that a nomination for Honorary Life Membership for James McCray, TX was received from C.E. Williams, TX.  The particulars of the nomination were included in the board packet.  Following discussion, James McCray was approved as the recipient for the 2008 Honorary Life Membership Award, and will be scheduled to receive that award at the upcoming El Paso, TX Summer Conference.

 NWRA Report:  Ron Bishop reported that very little was happening on the federal scene, so there was not much news to report.  When asked if NWRA was working on the Farm Bill, Ron reported that Kris Polly was most involved with that bill, and Kris has left NWRA to work for Reclamation. 

State Caucus Reports: 

Colorado:   Jack Dowell was elected to the 3-year board position.  The caucus favored Imperial Valley/Palm Springs area of CA for the next annual conference.  They cited its proximity to Hemmet, CA (McCrometer) for the choice.

Kansas:  Jan King was elected to the 3-year position and Kansas suggested San Diego, CA for the conference location.

Mississippi:  Jimmy Baldwin was elected as the 3-year board member and they suggested San Diego, CA or Tuscon, AZ, or Phoenix, AZ as upcoming locations.  Frank Gwin also expressed interest in hearing other states’ ideas on getting more states involved.  Some discussion ensued which included the past efforts GMDA has made to interest other states.

Nebraska:  Ron Bishop was elected as the 3-year member.  This caucus suggested a number of future conference locations including San Diego, CA, Phoenix, AZ, New Orleans, LA, Las Vegas, NV and others.  They also suggested a 2009 Summer location of Arkansas or Branson, MO.  A question was asked regarding Nebraska Board member Gary Lindstrom’s status.  Since Gary was not re-elected to the NRD board, it was felt that he might resign his GMDA board position.

Texas:  C.E. Williams was elected as the 3-year board member.  This caucus suggested San Diego, CA, but were most concerned about reasonable airline connections.

As a result of  the caucus actions, the new 2008 GMDA board is: