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Board Meeting Minutes: February 2, 2006
February 2, 2006
Market Place Deli
Call to Order – The monthly board meeting was called to order by President Steve at 12:10 pm.
Attendance – A quorum was declared with the following officers and directors in attendance: Christine Cote, Pat Danielson, Cami Leonard, Mel Light, Dan Marples, Steve Pickett, Stan Pratt, Louise Tabayoyon, John Warren, and KL Wombacher. Active member in attendance was John Benson.
Minutes Approved – Dan moved and John seconded to approve the January 5th meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
85th Anniversary – President Steve shared a letter of congratulations received from Stephen K. Seimens, Kiwanis International President, on our club’s 85th Anniversary. Mel reported that all event items are in place, including ticket sales, menu items, interclub sharing, and website updates. Silvester Neal, Kiwanis International Trustee, will be our guest speaker and will be reimbursed a standard mileage rate for his travel from Auburn, WA.
Other correspondence – Steve shared funding request letters from the following: A) Washington State Patrol, Youth Law Camp, B) Student Matthew Shaul, Naches Student to People to People World Leadership Forum in Wash DC, C) American Lung Assoc. Asthma Walk Team Sponsorship. By concensus, no actions were taken.
Fair Bingo – Kirsten moved and KL seconded to accept the study committee’s recommendation to continue to do Fair Bingo by ourselves with a restructuring of the member times and hours worked and to get an early participation commitment from all members. Motion passed. Pat moved and Dan seconded to send our participation letter of intent and proxy vote to the fair board when due. Motion passed.
New Member – John moved and Dan seconded to approve Gen Isensee’s application for membership effective 02/01/06, pending receipt of her new member fees. Motion carried. Sponsors are Cami Leonard and Dan Marples.
Songfest – In absentee, Spencer submitted an update report on the March 18th Songfest XVIII: 9 participating schools, approx. 300 singers, tickets are at the printers.
Rock the Gap – Kirsten reported that the June 3rd RTG plans continue: Blind Lemon Pie will provide the music, M&M Catering will be donating all the food, except the salmon, and corporate tables are now for sale.
YVCC Circle K Club – Stan moved and Pat seconded to donate $100 from the 50/50 Draw funds to co-sponsor the new YVCC Circle K Club currently being chartered and sponsored by all the local Kiwanis Clubs. Motion passed.
MLK Project – Kirsten reported that the Yakima School District is currently shopping for the playground equipment which is scheduled for summer installation. The project needs a member co-chairperson who is willing and available to work with YSD to finalize the purchase and placement. Any interested member, please contact Kirsten.
MS Walk on April 1st – Pres. Steve updated the board on the development of his President’s Project. He and Jay Carroll will be moving ahead to begin the planning to solicit 200 walkers, team competitions, breakfast serving station volunteers, and drink station volunteers.
Bingo Cards Loaned Out – Pat moved and Christine seconded to approve loaning out the club’s fair bingo cards to the YVMH Ladies Guild for use at their fundraising event. Motion passed. The cards will be picked up and returned by Stan.
Secretary/Treasure Position – The Board continued the discussion to re-define the position. Discussed was: 10 new members to cover cost, possible dues increase, budget analysis of rate increase needed, survey membership for input of the issues and dollars involved. Kirsten will be promoting a new-member drive and prospective-member visitation for the 2/21 & 2/28 meetings.
Blue Jeans – No date has been reported for the Blue Jeans project.
Adjournment – With no other business at hand, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Louise Tabayoyon, Secretary
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