The Board of Directors:

Minutes MSSEA 10/29/2009

The Annual meeting of MSSEA was held on 10/29/2008 and called to order by John Williams, President.

Ann Waller went over the financial statements in the absence of Jeff Tullos, Treasurer.  The payment of $500 on June 25 was questioned on the financial statement and vote to approve was suspended until the explanation of how the amount was recorded could be answered.

The nominating committee, chaired by Mike Scott, then presented nominations for the following year as follows:

1.       Bertha Page as secetary

2.       Jeff Tullos as Treasurer

3.       John Williams as president

4.       Bill Poss as vice president

5.       Directors to be Ann Waller, Cathy Riddle, Connie Kidd, Helen Grissett, William Green,

The motion was made by chairman and seconded by Ann Waller.  The recommendations by the nominating committee were voted on and past by the members. Officers were sworn in by Sandra Martin, NAEA.

John Williams, President stated he will schedule a board meeting by conference call shortly.

Next year’s seminar was discussed and it was voted on to have the meeting in the same location as this year. It is desired the meeting will be a learning experience. One day with the IRS and state and perhaps hiring a person to teach a presentation. Ann suggested a local person to discuss elderly tax issues. Some discussion was held to invite local states to attend the meeting.  The meeting will be in the last week of October.

The number of enrolled agents in Mississippi was discussed and it was determined approximately 45 enrolled agents are located in Mississippi that are not members of MSSEA. Letters will be sent to the enrolled agents that are not members to encourage their membership. 

William Green was appointed as chairman to look at the by laws. He will select members to assist in the review and any recommended changes will be voted on at the next annual meeting.

There being no other matters the meeting was adjourned.