President Sally called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
Members present: list attached.
Secretary's Report:
The minutes of previous meeting were e-mailed. Carl moved Vern seconded
the e-mailed minutes be approved. Motion passed.
Treasurer's report-Since the treasurer was not present no report at this time.
Club Service Report-since the club service chair is not here, no report at this
time.
Community Service-Warren Bradbury speaking for chair Alex Hopkins. The
committee has a request for a special grant through Edmonds Community College
for Muhammed Jawara, a student from Gambia. He needs about $1600. The
committee proposes we grant $1000 for him.
Joan moved that we make a "Special Financial Grant" of $1000 to Muhammed Jawara
at Edmonds Community College. Carl seconded. Discussion followed. Motion
carried.
The committee has a request from the Chamber of Commerce to support the 4th of
July celebration.
The questions arose as to when and where the funds for this activity should
come. Sally state that she would allocate $500 from her Presidential budget for
this activity.
Karen questioned whether we are participating in the Homeless Youth Program
again. It was agreed that we continue.
Doug mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce is not a 501C3 approved therefore we
could not make contributions from our foundation to the Chamber of Commerce.
Sally requested that Karen squeeze the Chamber of Commerce for 10 volunteers for
the Waterfront Festival.
International Service Committee-Carl Swenson.
Shari had enough items to take to Fiji. Several other clubs have sent 3
containers to Fiji. Carl proposed that we contribute $250 to Lake Forest Park
Club for this. Seconded by Vern. Discussion followed. Motion tabled.
Carl then mentioned the International Heifer fund which calls for $500 for
heifers and $250 for water buffalo. He explained the process of the program.
Carl moved we donate $500 for the heifer program. Vern seconded. Motion
carried with a vote of 10 for, 1 no.
President Sally brought the previously tabled motion back to the floor. Motion
approved.
Vocational Service-President Sally showed the Chamber of Commerce news alert for
the employee recognition.
Membership-Joan proposed for membership Timothy Beltz, Executive Vice P:resident
of Crista Ministries as a new member for consideration. Brent Hagen seconded.
Motion approved.
Waterfront Festival-Karen
As of the end of April, we have received $2000. Sponsorships are estimated to
total $15,500. That will put us in the Black to start. Problems with Laidlaw
were discussed. We pay portal to portal from Tukwilla.
Treasurer's report-Brent.
Money market account is spent down. Thru April $53,000 total deposit as of
Monday. Since, total will be about $55,000. Brent stated that he is
uncomfortable with the progress on the organization of the Foundation Board.
Vern has a committee established to organize the By-Laws for the Foundation.
Other items on the agenda were deferred to the next board meeting.
Kirk stated he must discuss the credit card donations now. There is no cost to
us.
It is sponsored by a group of the organizations. Cost is asked to be 2 1/2%.
This must be a 501C3 contribution. Administrative cost is not required. Also
contributions can get air miles with these contributions.
Meeting adjourned 9:07 a.m.
Bill Moran Secretary
Board Members Present
Sally Hyde
Guests Present
Warren Bradbury for Alex Hopkins
Joan Longstaff
Kirk Greiner
Pam Halsan
Warren Bradbury
Carl Swendson
Vern Chase
Brent Hagan
Doug Purcell
Bill Moran