CRIVITZ AREA SISTER CITY ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING

A meeting was held on 07-24-06 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall.

President Chuck Larsen called the meeting to order. Board members present included Vice-President Luke Westrich, Treasurer Gene Walters, Judy Thoreson, Ray Wanholm, Shirley Prudhomme, Village Chairman John Deschane, and Secretary Nancy Lovgren. Members present: Gene and Ann Hassman, George Steigelman, Helga Schuh, and Gail Lesperance.

Please note: The Gene mentioned within the body of the minutes refers to Gene Walters.

Adoption of the meeting agenda was moved by Luke; second by Judy. Motion carried.

Two changes were made to the June minutes: Gene recommended our organization send a plaque in honor of his hostess, Katherine Mueller, who has passed away; and a name correction. Luke moved to approve the minutes from the 06-25-06 meeting with the changes; second by Gene. Motion carried.

Gene presented the treasurer’s report. Our balance is $1693.46 as of 07-24-06. Chuck presented $370 which consisted of tent rental fees, dinner deposits, and the money raised at the Wausaukee July 4th celebration. Judy mentioned she will be remitting $160 to cover the cost of four flags. Nancy moved to approve the treasurer’s report; second by Shirley. Motion carried.

Public Comments: George requested information on the flight plan for our travelers to Germany. 

Nancy will meet with the bylaws committee to incorporate suggestions made, and present them to the board next month. 

Gene will work with Shirley to provide the names of people and businesses who donated money to pay for the flag project, so the list can be published in the Peshtigo Times with our thanks. 

Gail will continue the archives.

Gene discussed an Oktoberfest event during the Labor Day weekend. He suggested hiring a band to provide music, and getting a liquor license from the village to vend beer along with food. Shirley moved that the board recommend the Events Committee organize the event; second by Nancy. Motion approved. Gene will take the issue to the committee.

Chuck mentioned that our organization had received $255 from the casino for the trip taken earlier in the year, however they had initially promised $400. Chuck is negotiating with the tribe. He currently holds $200 from the bus trip raffles.

Luke is working on the event for September 11th. Mike Prusinsky, high school band director, has yet to return Luke’s calls. 

A discussion ensued on the signs we’d received from Crivitz, Germany. John will speak to Glen Franzen, Village maintenance man, about erecting the signs on the Crivitz population signs on County Highways A and W. 

Board officers will be elected every year. Luke moved that the members currently holding officers be retained for another year; second by Shirley. Shirley, Judy, and Ray were asked specifically if anyone had an interest to be considered for an office; all declined. Motion carried. Officers remain: Chuck, president; Luke, vice-president; Gene, treasurer; and Nancy, secretary.

Correspondence: Nancy gave Gene the bank statement.

Shirley recommended that our organization present a gift to our Germany sister city organization. Nancy moved that a village flag be presented; Shirley second. Motion carried. John volunteered to present the flag as our spokesperson. 

Gene, George, and Helga suggested our organization change its working format. Chuck recommended the suggestion be discussed by the Membership Committee. 

Anyone wishing information on the Germany trip should speak to Shirley, Judy, or Gail.

Nancy moved to adjourn; Ray second. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

All interested remained after the meeting to discuss the Germany trip.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy Lovgren, Secretary