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January 2004
HANDOUT:
The board followed up on last month's discussion of a new member
handout. The agreed to make it available to hand out by the end of month.
NOTEBOOK:
The handout is different from the notebook which is given to new members
after they join. At the next general meeting, the board will ask
members if there anyone who hasn't received the notebook.
HOLIDAY PARTY:
Everything is handled for the party.
MEMBER INTERACTION:
The board discussed ideas to further the
interaction of members. Not all members are able to schedule
buddy lunches. Open houses were discussed as an option. The
board will ask members if they would like to sponsor one. Since a
lot of work can go into preparing for an open house, members would be
encouraged to attend. The board will ask the group for other ideas
during a "Question of the Day" segment.
BOARD COMPENSATION:
The board discussed waiving the dues of for the President during his or
her term. It was agreed that this was fair considering the amount of time
and responsibility that goes with the position.
ELECTIONS:
The board discussed upcoming elections. It will need to be
determine when elections should be held and who is going off the board.
The board discussed the need for better balance on the board by having
including both new members and older members. The board also
discussed encouraging members to accept nominations.
CORPORATE COMMISSION REPORT:
The board completed the corporate commission report.
GUEST SPEAKER SUGGESTIONS:
The group discussed appropriate guest speakers. It was agreed to
stay with speakers that would talk about business-related issues.
ATTENDANCE:
There are a few members that have violated the attendance
bylaws. Dave Lathrop will call each one to check on their situation.
HONORARY MEMBERS:
The board discussed inviting past members to the holiday
party. Dave Coyne and his wife were invited. Dave Coyne will
receive his presidential plaque at the dinner. It was also suggested
that we have Tim Logan come in and speak about how he founded MABE and its
evolution. Having former members attend events and come in as
speakers would be good for new members to see.
CLOSING:
The next meeting will be the first Friday in February. Meeting
adjourned.
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