Minutes of Meeting 27 May 2008

The meeting was called to order by the President at 10:00 A.M. with congratulations to the members who received AIM awards.

There were no guests.

The door prize was won by Leslie Hopwood – a teacup.

Project:  Miniature teacups were given out for addition to the wishing well project.

Show and Tell included a flower-filled greenhouse by Ann Wheelock and an attractive room in a box by Marlene Griggs of furniture given to her when she was installed as President last June.

The April minutes were accepted as written.

Treasurer’s report was read for membership information.

No correspondence to report.

Old Business:

Auditor Virginia Ross reported the Show Treasurer’s books were found to be in order.

Printed lists of members to call—Emergency Phone Tree—were distributed by Trudy Rogers.

Lori Lehman gave a very informative Region N-3 Houseparty report, copy of which is attached to the May Secretary’s minutes.

Member of the Year voting was extended to those members not present at the April meeting.

State Day meeting scheduled for June 3^rd home of Debi Cerone.

2008/2009 Club Project:  Volunteer coordinators include Buff Greaney, Leslie Hopwood and Gloria Osborn with the request that the membership assist in planning. Motion to accept the proposed project was made by Marion Stacey and motion carried.

June Luncheon—June 24^th as scheduled with cancellations to be received by June 10^th.

Israela Manson will handle the gift exchange.

The following 2008/2009 officers were presented for voting by Leslie Hopwood, Nominating Committee Chairman:

            President – Marlene Griggs

            First Vice President – Jeannie Jesse

            Second Vice president – Buff Greaney

            Recording Secretary – Lynne Raudaskoski

            Corresponding Secretary – Debi Cerone

            Treasurer – Lori Lehman

With no additional nominations from the floor, motion was made by Gloria Osborn to accept the slate of officers as read and seconded by Jeannie Jesse. Motion carried.

Bylaws and Standing Rules were bought up for discussion by Leslie Hopwood and Jeannie Jesse. Attached to the May Secretary’s minutes are copies of the changes (additions and deletions) to both the Bylaws and Standing Rules. Motion by Jeannie Jesse to accept the revised Bylaws and motion by Leslie Hopwood to accept the revised Standing Rules were both accepted by the membership. Revised copies of both documents will be made available to the membership.

NEW BUSINESS:

Meeting of the Executive Board and Standing Committee Chairmen was held by the President, at which time the required written reports were given.

Upcoming Board Meeting on July 17 at the home of Marlene Griggs for preparation of the 2008/2009 budget.

Raffle was won by Betty Hayward – a beautiful desk and accessories.

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M. in preparation for the annual Flea Market.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Gaines

Margaret Gaines, Recording Secretary

Happy Birthday wishes in July got to Debi Cerone (7), Jackie Hoefert (5), Jeannie Jesse (28), Lori Lehman (7) and Marsha Austin-Rogers (22).

See you at the Luncheon,         --- Trudy