**DRAFT**

 

EXECUTIVE BOARD:
President: Claude V
Vice President: Danny K
Secretary: Kenny W
Treasurer: Scott S

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:09pm.

General Business...

bulletA discussion was held regarding the club By-Laws.  Specifically, the group discussed the board meetings should be held 1 per quarter which falls under Article V, Section 3 - Meetings.  The group believes "...no less than annually but called meetings can be conducted at will by the Executive Board"
bulletA discussion was held regarding Article VIII - Elections, Section 3 Term of Office.  The group decided to drop section 3.2.
bulletA discussion was held regarding Article VIII - Duties of Officers, Section 3 Secretary.  The newsletter and website are time consuming.  It was agreed the newsletter publish targets will be Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec.  Scott will put together a "Membership Information" validation letter to send to all members to verify database entries and give to new members for initial data entry.  
bulletA discussion was also held regarding the concept of the New Member Packet to include a current membership roster, by-laws, most recent newsletter and an order form for business cards, shirts etc.
bulletA discussion was held regarding the club funds currently in the bank.  The discussion centered around the tax implications for the person in charge of the account and audit functions.
bulletDanny had a meeting with General Scribner and the club might have to relocate to the Museum building for future meetings.  This did not seem to present a problem with anyone..  The room can hold 35 or more people and we will have access to a trophy case of some type and size.
bulletFrom Danny who received emails: 1)John K presented a concept of an "E-Group" to be discussed at the next meeting. 2)Lewis S will not attend Bastrop
bulletA discussion was held regarding a possible split in the Austin chapter to form a San Antonio group.  The discussion centered on not wanting the San Antonio members to feel 'left out'.  Discussions centered on seed money for San Antonio members, providing by-laws for a framework and any assistance necessary to accomplish a transition.  The group discussed a possible September meeting in San Antonio.
bulletA discussion was held regarding the budget, membership and history of the club.
bulletA discussion was held regarding purchase of a portable field desk as a project or item to take to events for recruiting purposes.
bulletA discussion was held regarding the creation of directional MVPA signs for events.

The meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

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