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| Minutes of May 10, 2007 Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Pres. Mitch Bowman. 16 members were present ~ no guests. Officers Reports President: To report on Board meeting. V-President: Absent Secretary: Jim Bretes made a motion to accept the minutes of our April 12th meeting as presented in that month's MGN, seconded by Betty Heath. Motion carried. Treasurer: Absent Members present wanted to know the final show totals. Pres. Mitch ran through the profit/expenses for our 2007 show. Secretary's Correspondence Report: There was no correspondence to report. Board of Directors Meeting: A Board of Directors meeting was held on May 1st with 2 officers & 5 board members present, 2 officers were absent. Topics that were discussed were: 501C3, Proposed Show changes, Meeting date/time change, 2007 Budget & Misc. 1~ 501C3: We discussed all the information we had acquired thus far but still feel we need to discuss the legalities, pros & cons before continuing further. Bev B. suggested we ask for a meeting with State Line Gem & Mineral Society to "pick their brains". Mitch will contact State Line to see if a meeting can be set up. 2~ Proposed Show Changes: a) Security was discussed & decided that no backpacks, etc. will be allowed in the building. b) Set up: Noon to 9pm on Thursday (no one after 9pm. No entry through Kitchen door. c) Suggested Show Hours change to: 10-8 Friday and Saturday, 11-5 on Sunday d) Silent Auction to run 3 10-minute auctions per hour. e) Suggested one to two "specialty item" auctions per day. (2hrs per auction) f) Recommend that any CLUB members that sell their wares during demonstrations shall donate 15% of sale price to MGMS treasury. g) Show themes: Suggestions for the following year's show theme to be in April following our show with vote during our May meeting so we can get out flyers to other clubs earlier and meet advertising deadlines in magazines. 3~ Meeting Date/Time: The Board recommends we make an amendment to the By-laws changing our meetings to one set time/day for the entire year. Proposed amendment change: Article III – Regular Meetings Section 1. Regular meetings shall be held on the second Saturday of each month, at 1:00 PM at such places to be announced. 4~ No budget was established at this time. 5~ Misc: Proposed web changes have been tabled. Standing Committee Reports Sunshine Report: Jim Bretes, Diane Good, Orville Gose, & Ron Roberts were all present at the meeting and doing well. Linda Rutan reported that Hazel Morgan has recovered from her injury but that she will not be attending meetings as her daughter is fighting cancer. Our prayers and thoughts are with Hazel and her daughter. Liaison Report: Lenore Semposki has had some complaints from club members regarding our meetings. 1~ During the meeting, members cannot hear others speak as there appears to be too many "outside" conversations going on. BE CURTIOUS! No talking while others have the floor. 2~ Members want adequate time for discussions; i.e. question and answer time. 3~ Members suggested that after the meeting, there be a time for share "extras"-- rock finds, socialize, etc. This should cut down the "background" noise so others can hear what is being discussed or reported during the meeting. Mitch B. said he would bring in their Kareoke machine for future meetings. Beading Babes: The "Babes" have a fieldtrip lined up for all to enjoy. Tuesday, May 15th to "Meant-to-Bead" in Toledo, Ohio. All those that are interested in attending should meet at the US-127 and Jefferson "Park-n-Ride" at 9:00 a.m. The next Beading Babe meeting/class will be held Wed., May 23rd at 6:30pm at the Lioni Twp. Hall. They will be working on the Peyote Stitch. Supplies needed are: 6# fire line & 8° seed beads. U.P. Fieldtrip: We need a count of those interested in attending the UP fieldtrip July 14 - 20 so we can obtain motel pricing, etc. So far, 8 people who wish to attend. If interested, contact Mitch Bowman before July 1 Unfinished Business Rose Morris had a question regarding items for our Silent Auction, i.e. list of specimens we would like to obtain. Silent Auction chairperson, Diane Good, listed all items that were sold (specimen type, blue plate, etc.) We are using that list as a guideline for future purchases. Mike Hoover is going to San Diego & will see what items he can obtain for next year's Silent Auction. Thursday, May 31st 6-9pm Silent Auction workshop Rose also asked if anyone had any suggestions on how to get more members to attend our meetings! She suggested that we have guest demonstrations, speakers, etc. GREAT IDEAS ROSE! Anyone else with suggestions, please contact an officer or board member. Suggested 2008 Show Themes: Rock(in) '08 and "A-gate" in '08 Bring further suggestions to June Meeting/Potluck. You can also send a proxy vote in along with a suggestion before the June vote. NEXT MEETING/POTLUCK JUNE 9TH, 1:00 PM, MIKE HOOVER'S RESIDENCE Bring a dish to pass, place settings, and your thinking caps! ENJOY! Jeanne Bowman announced that she would not be seeking re-election as Secretary/Editor/Publisher for 2008 & would be willing to start training for person interested in those positions. Having no further business to discuss, meeting adjourned at 8:50pm ____________________________________________ CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 15: Beading Babes Fieldtrip May 23: Beading Babes Class/Meeting 6:30pm May 31: Board of Directors Meeting 5pm @ Baldwins followed by Silent Auction Workshop 6-9pm June 1-3 STATE LINE ROCK & MINERAL SHOW Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH June 8-13 North Carolina Fieldtrip June 9: June Potluck/Meeting 1:00pm |
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