Minutes
Board of Directors, Association of Pittsburgh Priests (APP)
North Park Lounge, 5 PM
September 11, 2017
Board Members Present: Fr. Bernie Survil (Meeting chair), Fr. Regis Ryan, Sr. Barbara Finch, Fr. John Oesterle, Jim McCarville (recording), Tom Severin, David Aleva, Ken Lovasik, Garrett Dorsey.
Board Members Excused: John Pillar, Joyce Rothermel (arrived later), Michael Drohan, Marcia Snowden, Becky Cartus.
Others in Attendance: Fr. Vince Stegman, Evelyn Christie, John Haught (Guest Speaker), Christine Probert, Carol Doherty, Emily Lippert, Sr. Mary Trautman, Geri Iacco.
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Bernie Survil opened the meeting on behalf of the outgoing Steering Committee in performance of the duties as outlined in the Restatement of the Constitution of the APP. J. McCarville volunteered to take the minutes.
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The 14 above named Board Members have been named by the Steering Committee as per the new Constitution and have agreed to serve. One additional member was asked to serve but due to (temporary) health issues, had not been able to respond. That seat will be kept reserved until we receive an answer. [NOTE: That person subsequently indicated that he cannot serve at this time but is open to serving in the future, should the APP so desire, creating a possible vacancy on the Board for this year.]
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The Chair called for nominations for the President. Jim McCarville nominated Fr. Regis Ryan. He was elected unanimously.
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The Chair called for nominations for Secretary. J. Oesterle nominated J. McCarville. J. McCarville nominated Sr. Barbara Finch. B. Finch was elected.
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The Chair called for nominations for Treasurer. David Aleva was nominated and unanimously elected.
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There was discussion about a new Steering Committee. While no formal action was taken, the elected officers agreed to act as a Steering Committee.
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With no other business the meeting was adjourned.
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