Present: Vern Chase (President), Sharon Peterson, Elizabeth Crouch, Pam Halsan, Don Henderson, Alex Hopkins, Mike Kealy, Joan Longstaff, Rod Norman, David Stires, and Larry Throndsen.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30am by President Vern Chase.
2. Secretary Report. Sharon – Vern moved to approve the November 19, 2003 board minutes sent to board members via e-mail. It was noted to add the board approved new member sponsor to the board minutes. Minutes approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report. Mike - no treasure report.
4. Centennial Project Trinity Project Update. Elizabeth - Vern, Danyo, Larry, Bill T. and Doug D. met on Thursday and gave Bill T the go ahead to secure a contractor. Merrett Construction is a possible pick. Larry noted he has a problem with handling the design if he is under the contractor. Larry and Danyo will step aside if this is the case.
5. Scotty – Sherry would like to see Scotty keep to the American menu that he knows and does well. Joan would like to see an improved menu. Larry moved to keep meal costs separate from the Waterfront Festival and or other projects. Joan seconded. Motion approved.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Waterfront. Karen – Not present.
b. Club Service. Pam – Don Henderson will host the Fireside in late spring. Our Web site needs a back up when Kirk is out of town. Regarding the weekly programs at the club meetings, we could possibly go back to 12 members each assigned to 1month. Pam will call a committee meeting for further discussion.
c. Community Service. Alex – The committee approved $250.00 for Clothes for Kids. For the Scriber Lake High School’s $2000.00, the committee needs to go the club foundation. Possible grant for Mohamad Jwara. A grant $1000.00 was given last year; Sally would like $350.00 this year. (Tabled until February)
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d. International Service. Sherry – Thank you from Fiji for the 6 School Scholarships.
e. Vocational Service. Mike Kealy –
f. Membership. Joan – Joan moved to approve proposals for membership of Barry Crane, Pastor - North Sound Baptist Church, Mary Van Meter – Washington Mutual, Tom _________ - Assistant Mngr Europe Through the Back Door. Alex seconded. Approved. Joan presented the board with a detailed Membership Committed Report which will be published in the Backwash.
g. Foundation. Elizabeth – The Foundation contract is signed.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
Sherry – Reminder the Russian Chamber Orchestra will be in Seattle.
11.OLD BUSINESS – Sherry – Past due member fees brought up at the September 30th meeting. Sherry moved member to pay $13.00 at weekly meetings if quarterly lunch fees are in arrears. Motion tabled.
12.Meeting adjourned at 9:05a.m.
Recorded by Sharon Peterson, Secretary
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