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National Catholic Forester 14 Board members present were National President Margaret "Peggy" Schmitt, National Vice President Sally Egan, National Secretary Catherine "Cathy" Hensel, and National Directors David Bonacker, Terence "Patrick" Coleman, Jeanne Filipp, Rosalie Pyle, Sandra Troyanoski, Jane Uselman and COO Lisa Bickus. Spiritual Director Father Curt Lambert, pastor at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish of Prospect Heights, Illinois gave a reflection on the Year of Mercy which starts Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. Maria Tupaz joined by Skype. At 8:45 a.m. Harvey Bergholz from Jelsen Corp. started working with the Board on Strategic Planning. Meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. in the home office board room by President Margaret Schmitt. Present were National President Margaret "Peggy" Schmitt, National Vice President Sally Egan, National Secretary Catherine "Cathy" Hensel and National Directors David Bonacker, Terence "Patrick" Coleman, Jeanne Filipp, Rosalie Pyle, Sandra Troyanoski and Jane Uselman. COO Lisa Bickus was also in attendance. Joining by Skype was Maria Tupaz. Theron Holladay and Chad Hoes from the Investment Management Team Parkway Investments gave a report on our investments. Frank M. Janczak, Controller, presented NCSF 3rd Quarter 2015 Highlights along with the financial report. Victor Mensavage presented his sales report. The meeting was closed to discuss the employee pension plan. The meeting reconvened in open session. The Finance Committee gave their report. Jeanne Filipp representing the Finance Committee moved that the report of salaries per State of Illinois Insurance Law 215 IL cs 5/312.1 be approved. Motion adopted 9-0. Patrick Coleman was not in the meeting because of his status as an employee. After lunch the Board interviewed candidates for the position of National Treasurer. After interviews the Board reconvened for the business portion of the meeting. Jeanne Filipp from the Finance Committee moved that the Board accept the State of Illinois Investment Limitations Verification and the NCSF Investment Guidelines Verification as presented for the third quarter 2015. Motion adopted 10-0. Patrick Coleman from the Information Technology Committee moved that the Board accept the Fraternal Member Management Solution offered by Andesa on October 22, 2015. Motion adopted 10-0. Catherine Hensel from the Information Technology Committee, moved that we renew our licensing fee and maintenance contract with Genelco up to, but no longer than, Dec. 31, 2016. Motion adopted 10-0. Patrick Coleman from the Information Technology Committee moved that NCSF lease the Sales Force Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System for a two year term. Motion adopted 10-0. Jeanne Filipp from the Finance Committee moved that the Board approve the 2016 Budget with an expense to revenue ratio of 71.55%. Motion adopted 10-0. Jeanne Filipp moved, second by Jane Uselman that the Board declares a $390,000 dividend for calendar year 2016 on eligible certificates. Motion adopted 10-0. Meeting recessed at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 Meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. in the home office board room by President Margaret Schmitt. Meeting opened with prayer and pledges. Roll call was taken present were National President Margaret "Peggy" Schmitt, National Vice President Sally Egan, National Secretary Catherine "Cathy" Hensel and National Directors David Bonacker, Terence "Patrick" Coleman, Jeanne Filipp, Rosalie Pyle, Sandra Troyanoski and Jane Uselman. COO Lisa Bickus was also in attendance. Joining by Skype was Maria Tupaz. Sally Egan moved, Rosalie Pyle seconded, I move that the Board approve the Vendors with Budgeted Payments of $40,000 or more report for 2016. Motion adopted 10-0. Board went into closed session. Board interviewed additional candidates for National Treasurer. Board reconvened and discussed unfinished business. March 2016 board dates were changed to starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 17. Celebration for NCSF 125th anniversary was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 12 p.m. Fraternally Submitted, CATHERINE HENSEL, NATIONAL SECRETARY a full report of the Board Minutes are availaBle in the office of the national secretary, 1-800-344-6273. From the National Secretary, cont. from page 13