Cascadia Chapter General Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President
Agenda: The agenda was approved with the addition of the President’s Report.
Minutes: The minutes of the Spring General Meeting held on March 10th stand approved as written with the addition of Pat Lebbert as an event captain at the August event.
Treasurer’s Report: Lynda Byrd reported that there are 136 paid members. There is a balance of $2,534.91 in the general fund as of
Registrar’s Report: Linda Clark gave statistics for each 2007 event.
Fidalgo (March) – 52 attendees
Mossyrock (May) – 66 attendees
Port Townsend (June) – 65 attendees
Tokeland (August) – 50 attendees
Fidalgo (October) – 55 attendees
Event Coordinator’s Report: Linda James reported that she will prepare a National report showing the source of funds and the type of events held in 2007. Bonnie Blossom represents the West on the National Program Committee. RVW members will be asked to provide feedback on what they are interested in for activities.
President’s Report: Cheryl Edman acknowledged the support of the members of the Board during her year as President, and she read a list of accomplishments during the year.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dues: Dues are currently $5.00 per member. Lynda Byrd provided a comparison of what our finances would look like if the dues remain at $5, or if they are raised to $10 or $15. The floor was opened for questions and discussion. Bonnie Blossom made a motion to keep the dues at $5.00 per member. Discussion followed. The motion passed by a large majority. The dues remain at $5.00 per member.
NEW BUSINESS:
Election of Officers: The following officers were elected for 2008:
President-Elect –
Secretary – Judy Polenske
Treasurer – Kay Piehl
Registrar – Pat Lebbert
Events Coordinator – Alice Burk
The membership approved those unopposed candidates by general consensus. There was a ballot vote for the two nominees for the office of Treasurer. The two nominees were Nancy Gerou and Kay Piehl.
Good of the Order:
· Lynda Byrd, on behalf of the membership, thanked Cheryl for her leadership during her year as President.
· Shay Gumm acknowledged visitor Carol Bamesberger, a Fulltimer who is the incoming President of the Solo Chapter. Carol praised Cascadia as a model of national recognition. Attempts are being made to have a Solo group in each Chapter and have monthly meetings instead of meeting annually.
· Linda James thanked Shay and Ann McClure for establishing an active Solo group within Cascadia.
· Trish Briscoe, a first-timer, thanked the members of Cascadia for welcoming her into the group.
· Diane Milnor reminded members to vote for National officers.
Adjournment:
Cheryl turned the President’s office over to Dorene Thomas. Dorene announced a meeting of the new Board immediately following the general business meeting.
The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Polenske, Secretary