SAN DIEGO MINIATURE CRAFTERS

Minutes of Meeting 25 March 2008

The meeting was called to order by the President Marlene Griggs at 10:10 A.M.

There were no guests. Bobbi Allen could not attend because of the sudden death of her daughter. Jennie Napolitano could not attend because she fell and dislocated her shoulder. Cards for Bobbi and Jeannie were circulated for signature by Debi Cerone.

The door prize was won by Debi Cerone – a marble-topped wooden hall table with a vase of flowers.

Project: The meeting was turned over to Michelle Barnhart, Project Chairman, who distributed kits for flowers and plants to complete the wishing well project. She also provided clay, paper punches, paper and coffee grounds.

The business meeting was resumed at 10:30 A.M.

Show and Tell: Trudy Rogers displayed one inch projects she made.

The February minutes were accepted as read.

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Lori Lehman. A check for $200 was sent to School Bell. The show check has not been added to the balance.

Project Chairman Michelle Barnhart is unable to continue in this capacity next year but suggested that the main club project be either a garage kit selling for $100 (probably less in bulk) or the façade of a garage which would be background for a yard sale. Buff Greaney suggested that we select a Chairman or Coordinator before a final decision is made.

OLD BUSINESS:

Web Page Update: Debi Cerone used money from the correspondence budget to maintain the website.. Sending minutes to members by E-mail saves money on postage, paper, etc. Buff Greaney moved to give half the correspondence budget to Debi Cerone for E-mail and half to Trudy Rogers for traditional mail. The motion was carried.

Whoever took Barbara LeTourneau’s tools last month should notify Barbara and return them.

Show Report:  Gloria Osborn, reported on the final balance from the show, but the books must be audited by Virginia Ross.

Bylaws Review Committee:  Any suggestions should be given to Jeannie Jesse, Chairman.

NEW BUSINESS:

June Luncheon: Lori Lehman reported that the luncheon will be on June 24, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Bay Club. The price will be a minimum of $800 and the restaurant requires a $400 deposit as soon as possible. Lynne Raudaskoski moved to send the deposit, and the motion was carried. Sign-up sheets will be provided next month.

Caroline Taverna offered pamphlets for the Pageant of the Masters.

After a short coffee break, the meeting was resumed at 11:30 A.M.

National Houseparty in New Hampshire: After discussion, Leslie Hopwood moved that $100 be donated as a Houseparty helper, and the motion was carried.

Regional Houseparty in Portland: After discussion Israela Manson moved that $50 be donated as a houseparty helper, and the motion was carried. Lori Lehman will attend and will notify the Portland committee of the contribution, which she will place in a frame and take it with her. She is entitled to a token amount budgeted for an attendee.

Contributions for a kids’ shopping table in February, 2009 will be given to Marlene Griggs.

There will be a Flea Market in May.

The ballot forms for NAME officers were included in the last NAME Gazette, and voting will count as points for the NAME pin.

State Day Committee: Gloria Osborn announced that the committee will meet on April 1, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. at Jeannie Jesse’s house. The committee members will bring finished items and kits ready for distribution. There are openings for 50 people, and the cost is $65.

Raffle—won by Marlene Griggs-an unfinished bedroom cabinet with a nightgown on a hanger.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

ISRAELA MANSON for MARGARET GAINES, SECRETARY

APRIL MEETING

The April meeting of the San Diego Miniature Crafters is on April 22, 2008 at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center. We can go in the building when it opens after 9:30 A.M.

SHOW AND TELL:  Please bring any 144” scale items you’ve made or purchased.

PROJECT: This month will be a tea-cup bird feeder and a birdhouse.

Please bring: Your wishing well. (Michelle would love to see them completed)

                        Glue

                        Tweezers

                        Exacto knife

                        Paint and paint brushes or stain

Michelle will bring her punches again for anyone who would like to make more flowers.

Happy Birthday wishes in May go out to Karin Richter-Rusin (4), Michael Sue Nanos (6) and Shirley Wolfe (10).

I hope those who were ill last month are feeling much better and that we’ll see your smiling faces at the next meeting, --- Trudy