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Call To Order:
The call to order was given at 6:35 p.m. Members present included all five board members, Debbie Franchek, Jeanne Daniel, Dale Haggstrom, Vita Cukurs, Richard Kemnitz, Nina Tartakoff and Terri Babers. The current agenda as well as April 20th and August 10th’s meetings’ minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
Patty Davis reported the club has $9,382.54 in our checking account.
Committee Reports:
Membership--Nina reported that currently, we have approximately 100 paid members in our club. Ballots were sent to all of them.
Communication—Terri provided a written report. She has researched advertising on two television channels. She requested that the board notify committees of any event changes and when the web page is updated. Terri said she would get a group email together, (board & chairs); so communication could improve.
Program—Patti Davis reported that our new instructor, Rulon, is doing well and Jerry Blemke may only teach one more semester.
Social Activities—Debbie reported that more dance hosts are needed for the monthly dances. Regarding the Symphony Ball, (November 9th at the Princess), we have been asked to contribute $500 to “co-host” this event. Our logo would be on the flyer. The board agreed to donate two sets of free dance lessons as a door prize. The board expressed interest in promoting our club at this event, but would like the request/guarantee in writing, then the board may vote whether or not we will spend the money for promotion. Debbie Franchek was nominated to be our official representative for this occasion. Terry Daniel made the motion; Linda Knighten-Gilhuly seconded it.
Facilities—Jeanne Daniel stated that opening/closing during dance classes was going well. She is chosing people whom she already knows for this responsibility to help protect council/club property. Terry Daniel asked if she is going to produce a written policy on opening/closing as agreed a few months ago. Linda Knighten-Gilhuly stated she will assist Jeanne with writing this policy.
Legal Update:
Wade reported that the Zitos have still not returned the club’s CD writer. He stated that according to the court agreement; we agreed to pay all the club’s debts; therefore, we must reimburse four individuals (totaling $123) for bounced checks from the fall of 2000. Wade provided the info to the treasurer and made a motion to contact the four people for reimbursement. Terry Daniel seconded it.
New Business:
Member ballot update—Wade stated that if we don’t get 2/3rds vote on the 98 ballots that were sent out; the club could end up paying taxes on income back to the year 2000. The by-laws are needed to be filed with the articles, for the IRS.
Nomination process for new club officers—Terri Babers suggested several individuals who may be interested in serving.
Membership change in policy—Patty Davis and Abe Camp (Program Committee) suggested that new members pay from September to September instead on January to January. If members join in January; they’ll be charged $10.00 instead of $15.00. The board agreed this would assist in accurate record keeping but the board stated it cannot be done under our current bylaws. The new board (to commence in November) will decide.
Announcements:
Four couples from our club will be performing a demo at the Quota Club’s “Cham” next month.
Latino Del Norte will perform at the Elks Lodge on 9/28 and requested interested dancers from our club, contact them.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.