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March 12, 2004
Dave Lathrop provided board members with a copy of the “Introduction to
Mabe” summary form and the board discussed how it might be used for new
and prospective members.
Bill Lalonde will provide a new buddy lunch list to
be in place by April 1.
Bill will set up a schedule for greeters for the
weekly meetings, two greeters per week.
Greeters have been scheduled for the 03/19 meeting
A committee was formed for the mentoring of new
members. Committee members are Gary Nelson, Bob Uber, Carol Weishaar,
Dave Spiess and Gus Dekavallas. The sponsoring member is also
automatically on the committer for the member whom they sponsored.
Lisa Schnaidt was unable to attend due to her
attendance at the annual dental convention.
Greg Stewart will present a report, at the regular
meeting on 03/26, detailing procedures for handling of new member
prospects, including timing of proposal and handling of an objection from
a current member. Greg will clarify that Mabe has no current member
promotions. Greg researched the sponsoring members and new members who
qualified for the recent membership drive incentive and will announce the
details at the 03/26 meeting. The board discussed the possibility of
doing something special for the 50th member.
Wayne Unruh advised speaker schedule is in good shape
and he has members calling him to be included on the schedule.
Althea Bussert presented detail and a sign-up sheet
at today’s regular meeting, for a hike to Usery Park on April 3rd. The
sign-up will continue to be circulated for the next couple of meetings.
She also provided a sign-up sheet Carol Steele casitas for a 6/25-6/26
activity and response was very good, as she has more people signed up than
available casitas. She will handle on a first to pay basis. Committee
volunteers were recruited including Chuck Hultstrand, Gus Dekavallas,
Nicole Dekavallas and Mike Tanner. The social committee will also explore
the possibility of scheduling community service event(s) for which Mabe
members may volunteer participation.
A committee was formed, at the regular meeting to
review the meeting facility. Don Ellis is the chairperson and members are
Gary Nelson and Gus Dekavallas.
Dave Spiess will speak about leads at the 03/19
meeting. Greg Stewart suggested we consider using the pocket size lead
cards which we had used in the past.
A suggestion was made that we map member locations,
to recognize the area covered and to encourage members to visit each
others business location.
The board approved an expenditure of $86.24 to have
Newline engrave 10 paperweights for use as a thank you gift for guest
speakers. It was also suggested that we might use them as a member door
prize as needed.
Printing of a brochure update was approved, with a
target date of 04/01.
Stu Schindler provided a badge cost estimate of
$5.95 per badge. Mike Whalen will be providing a price as well and it
will be discussed at the next board meeting.
New member binders have been ordered.
Attendance guidelines will be reviewed at a future
regular meeting.
The possibility of printing a personal roster was
discussed. We would like to include information for those members who
have chosen not to have their personal information included on the
website.
The board discussed the possibility of appointing a
public relations committee to research ideas on building Mabe’s image in
the community.
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR 04/02/2004,
AFTER THE REGULAR FRIDAY MEETING.
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