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August 27, 2004
All Board members were present.
The Board welcomed incoming members Dave Spiess
and Mark Dreher.
Board position appointments for the term
beginning September 1, 2004 are as follows:
Dave Spiess-President
Mark Dreher-Vice President
Lisa Schnaidt-Treasurer
Wayne Unruh-Speaker Coordinator
Althea Bussert-Social Chairperson
Roman Okonowski-Membership Chairperson
Thanks were extended to outgoing members Bill
Lalonde, Greg Stewart and Dave Lathrop. All three outgoing members
were gracious in extending their willingness to provide support for
the new board.
Greg Stewart suggested that the board consider
an incentive for a new membership drive during the next six-month
term.
Discussion, over the timing of Mabe’s year-end,
was initiated by Mark Dreher. We will monitor activities over the
next few months to determine if there is any action to be taken to
minimize our tax liability. Mark’s firm, who does our tax returns,
will also review to determine if a change of fiscal year might be in
order.
The board requested that the treasurer make
available an accounting, for the general membership, following our
10/31/2004 fiscal year-end.
Wayne Unruh advised he has had very good
cooperation in filling the speaker schedule and anticipates no
concern for the next six months.
Althea Bussert has had some discussion with her
committee about a possible trip to Wickenburg in October, to include
a jeep ride and gold panning. She is waiting for the final draft of
the personal roster so she can send invitations to the members homes
for the holiday party. There was also a suggestion of a picnic, to
include former Mabe members, with whom we can still make contact.
Roman Okonowski presented a list of open
business items.
Relative to board transition, it is anticipated
that Mark Dreher will be President for the term beginning March 1,
2005. It is recommended that all members nominated for the board
must be willing to serve in the various positions, so we do not find
ourselves without a willing and able successor to the presidency.
It was suggested that we try to mentor prospective board members
through committee involvement.
We discussed attendance. Only one member has
violated the attendance provision of the bylaws over the past six
months, and contact had been made to encourage attendance. A couple
of other members had extended leave due to out-of-state vacations,
and that may become more regular due to the “aging” of the
membership.
The board authorized the ordering of membership
badges from member Mike Whalen. Subsequent to the meeting, Dave
Spiess advised that he would handle the contact with Mike and was
provided the detail from the original pricing discussion.
Roman Okonowski suggested that a “sunshine”
committee be appointed to handle contact for weddings, illness,
births etc for members. Also, a policy should be established as to
Mabe’s contribution (card, flowers, etc) for the various events. A
contact list, to alert members to situations developing between
meeting dates, is available on the website.
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