Present:    Brennen Baker, Tracy Curry, Henry Hall, Brady Hoke, Ted Huber, Craig Kantner, Steve Midkiff, Eric Scherrer, Ed Shipley, and Ralph Wize.

President Steve Midkiff called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

PRESIDENT'S OPENING REMARKS
Steve Midkiff began the meeting noting that a retirement reception for Ted Huber would be taking place at 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center prior to the Signing Day Reception.

Steve also said that all the apparel with the CFA logo had been sold and the CFA made approximately $225.  He indicated that he had the merchandise at the tailgate during the 1965 team reunion and the remaining stock was purchased. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ted Huber to approve the minutes from the July 29, 2005 board meeting as distributed.  The motion was seconded by Eric Scherrer and passed.

FINANCIAL AND MEMBER REPORT
There is a balance of $7,151.00 in Account #412.  The only expenditure since the July meeting was $1,229.95 for the tailgates prior to the 2005 home football games. 

SENIOR DINNER
Steve asked the Board if they wanted to continue hosting the Senior Dinner and everyone indicated that they did and it was a good event.  Ted Huber said that the third week of March would be the best time to host it.  Ed Shipley is going to check on the availability of the Delaware Country Club for March 16, 2006.  Steve reminded the Board that this is a coat and tie dinner.  The Board will be notified of the date by e-mail once it has been confirmed.

TERMS OF OFFICE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve Midkiff noted that the terms on the Board for Jamie Ashton, Ted Huber, and Don Kaczmarek had officially expired on 12/31/05.  Ted Huber indicated that he would like to continue on the Board for another term ending 12/31/08.  Jamie Ashton and Don Kaczmarek were unable to attend the meeting, so Ed Shipley said he would contact them regarding their willingness to serve another term.

Steve also indicated that the terms for officers had also expired.  Henry Hall made a motion that Steve Midkiff remain as president through the next term ending 12/31/07, that Don Kaczmarek remain as vice president, and Ron Duncan as Alumni Council Representative.  Brennen seconded the motion, and it passed upon their acceptance of the appointment.

Steve accepted the nomination to remain as president through 12/31/07.  Ed Shipley said he would contact Don and Ron regarding their positions.

* After the meeting Don Kaczmarek accepted another term on the Board ending 12/31/08, and the nomination to remain as vice president through 12/31/07.  Ron Duncan accepted another term on the Board ending 12/21/08 and the nomination to remain as Alumni Council Representative through 12/31/08.  Jamie Ashton accepted another term on the Board ending 12/31/08.          

CFA SPRING GAME EVENT
Brady Hoke indicated that due to lack of attendance by CFA members, that the Board should look at other options during the Spring Game which will take place April 22, 2006.  The Board discussed options and decided to not host the Spring Event this year, but to encourage attendance at the game.

PLANS FOR 2006
Steve said that the fall tailgates picked up in attendance as the season went on, but there are still football lettermen alumni who are tailgating on their own prior to home football games rather than joining the CFA tailgate.  Steve also said that setting up the tailgates is a lot of work, and he would need assistance from CFA Board members if the tailgates were to continue next season.  Brennen Baker said that he thought that the tailgates should continue and eventually the football lettermen alumni would most likely join in.  Craig Kantner indicated that he could assist with set-up and tear-down of some of the tailgates.

Steve talked about the football team's spring picnic which the CFA hosted in June 2005.  Steve said it was a steak and beans dinner and depending on the player's performance, they either got to eat steak or beans.  Steve asked Brady if he would like CFA to host the event again, and Brady said he would.  The spring picnic will take place June 5, 2006 in Benadum Woods and the Board is encouraged to attend.

Steve asked Brady when he would like to have The Ray Louthen Memorial Football Lettermen Golf and Dinner Outing.  Brady said that Friday, July 28, 2006 would work best with the schedule.  Ed Shipley said he would check with the Muncie Elks to see if that date could be booked.

OTHER BUSINESS
Steve asked the Board if another order should be placed for apparel with the CFA logo.  The Board decided to place another minimum order for the apparel.

Brennen Baker discussed the CFA's finances and indicated that every CFA event should provide the opportunity for football lettermen to make a gift to the CFA.  Brady Hoke and Craig Kantner said that the 18^th hole at the golf outing is the best place to do that and that they would be willing to take that on at the golf outing again this year. 

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting, is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alumni Center.  Following the meeting will be the Spring Football Game.

There being no further business, Brennen Baker made a motion to adjourn, Brady Hoke seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Following the meeting, the Board attended the retirement reception for Ted Huber and the Football Signing Day Reception in the Alumni Center.