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2009 NDAD Biennial Conference Motions

The motions were moved and discussed at the 2009 NDAD Biennial Conference in Medora, N.D.


  1. •NDAD change the deadline from 2009 to 2011 on the development of the regulation guide for Junior NDAD and Mutual Fund. Carried.

  2. •NDAD purchase a flag with the NDAD logo and the measurement of 3 ft x 5 ft, the background color of white and the fabric of nylon and also with the limit of $500 without the voting members’ approval. Carried.

  3. •NDAD assign the legislative committee two recommendations to be completed before the next legislative assembly; restoration of penalty clause and establish an overseeing committee to enforce the interpreting law. Carried.

  4. •NDAD recommend passage of the state-issued driver’s license and identification card special code endorsement to be determined by the 2011 Legislative Assembly. Carried.

  5. •NDAD donate money to foundations or families of deceased member upon deceased member’s family wishes instead of buying flowers. Carried.

  6. •NDAD change from 2-year term to 4-year term within the Constitution. Article V Section 1 - The Association shall meet once every four years, at the conference determined by the Board of Directors, and elect officers, hear reports and transact such business as may come before it. Carried.

  7. •NDAD loan an old LCD projector to a school for repair. Carried.

  8. •We had an open discussion on increasing membership due and we agreed that it will not increase at this time.

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2009 NDAD Biennial Conference Photos

37th Biennial Conference Attendees gathered together at the Badlands Scenic Area near Medora.

2009-2013 Board of Directors - from left to right: Dianne Brendel, Board at Large; Jeremy Sebelius, Secretary; Michele Rolewitz, President; Cody Duncan, Vice President; and Sharon Potts-Sayler, Treasurer