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2009 Convention Report
The convention business sessions were attended by 207 delegates representing 39 State Delegations and the District of Columbia.
In addition to the election of National Officers and Directors (list follows), the delegates reviewed the 2010 Statement of Policy and
Top Issues. These policy papers are available on our web site. They were also briefed on the AFA Strategic Plan for 2010-2011 which was
approved by the Board of Directors on September 12. The delegates also considered and acted on one Field Resolution and supported the
recommendation to non-concur by both the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. They also approved a number of changes to the
AFA Constitution that removed provisions included to govern the AFA 21 transition process that are no longer necessary.
Finally the delegates ratified an action by the Board of Directors to raise the associations dues not to exceed 25% (specifically 1-year;
$36 to $45; 3-year: $90 to $110; Life $500 to $600). Exact implementation dates and phasing of categories are to be determined by the
staff, but in no case earlier than June 2010. Additionally, the Field Council was directed to study appropriate adjustment in rates of
payments to field organizations and the Association was further directed to form a Dues Committee every three years beginning in 2012 to
review the dues structure and report their findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
National Officers
(elected to a one-year term)
Joe E. Sutter
Knoxville, TN
2nd Term Chairman of the Board
James R. Jim Lauducci
Alexandria, VA
2nd Term Vice Chairman of the Board, Field Operations
S. Sanford Sandy Schlitt
Sarasota, FL
3rd Term Vice Chairman of the Board, Aerospace Education
Joan Sell
Colorado Springs, CO
1st Term AFA Secretary
Steven R. Lundgren
Fairbanks, AK
5th Term AFA Treasurer
National Directors elected for three year terms
At-Large Larry Lawson (Atlanta, GA)
At-Large William R. Looney, III (Garden Ridge, TX)
West Geographic Area Wayne R. Kauffman (Agoura, CA)
Newly Elected Region Presidents
Central East Jeffrey Platte (VA)
Far West Richard Taubinger (CA)
Florida James Connors (FL)
Great Lakes John McCance (OH)
New England John Hasson (MA)
North Central James Simons (ND)
Rocky Mountain Grant Hicinbothem (UT)
Southwest John Toohey (NM)
Texoma David Dietch (TX)
Continuing Region Presidents
Midwest Frank Gustine (IL)
Northeast Bob Nunamann (NJ)
Northwest Fred Rosenfelder (WA)
South Central Mark Dierlam (AL)
Southeast Don Michaels (GA)
Acknowledgements
Credentials Committee
Bonnie Callahan, Chair (FL)
Mary J. Mayer (OR)
Fran C. Shaw (FL)
Inspectors of Election
Ron Mielke, Chair (SD)
John McCance (OH)
Ron Adams (MA)
Parliamentarian
Joan Blankenship (OK)
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