Monday, August 30, 2010
Executive Board Minutes August 2010
MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Minutes
August 2, 2010
The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday evening, August 2, 2010 Linda Cherry, first vice-president, presided and called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Brief announcements regarding the visit of representatives from the Magdalene Community in Nashville to a local church and the “Showcase MWC” were made.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Linda Cherry, first vice-president, discussed preparations for the “Showcase.” Each department is to furnish 1/2 gal. lemonade and 1 doz. cookies. Gale Vinson will arrange for music. Each department will have an information table and should provide a representative to be present. Members were encouraged to send personal invitations to those women who might be interested in the Club.
She also dealt with the following items of business:
1. Correspondence from KFWC inviting women to come to Frankfort to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the women’s voting rights amendment.
2. Yearbook Linda Scott is proofreading the pages. She is also negotiating to get the best price for printing the book.
3. Filing for Nonprofit status. She asked Virginia Randolph to check with Cathy Pigg to make sure our forms have been filed.
4. Resignation of First District Governor. She reported that the current governor has resigned and that representatives from our Club are attending a called meeting to elect a new governor.
5. Cookbooks. Martha Crafton has separated the remaining cookbooks into 10 groups (5 for each department) to sell.
6. Reports. The president needs to have all departmental reports as soon as possible.
7. Minutes for July. The review committee was not prepared to report. The report will be given at the August 30 Board meeting.
Kathy Jo Stubblefield, second vice-president, stated that the GFWC contest rules may be the same as last year. She has not received that information yet. She said that she will distribute the information to departmental chairs as soon as she receives it
She made the following report on the Legislative Forum meal:
1. Meal will be a fundraiser.
2. Meal will consist of barbecue sandwiches, beans, slaw, potato chips,
and bar cookies.
3. One person from each department needed to help with meal.
4. Sign-up sheet will be available next meeting.
MOTION: Evelyn Wallis moved that each department contribute $__ to purchase
supplies for the meal. The motion was seconded and passed.
5. Ask the MWC publicity chairwoman to plan publicity for the event.
Treasurer In the absence of the treasurer, no report was available.
Linda Scott discussed costs for printing current yearbooks and suggested that the Board consider a new format for next year’s publication.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sigma Department has 3 new members and 1 former member is returning.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Linda Cherry announced that the first General Meeting will be September 23. The speaker will be Jennifer Wilson. This meeting will be a Salad Supper.
Virginia Randolph reported that Cynthia Barnes needs to have a debit card available for purchasing supplies for the Club House.
MOTION: Virginia Randolph moved that the Board authorize BB&T bank to issue Cynthia Barnes a debit card not to exceed $__ on the Club’s account.
Motion was seconded and passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Make a Difference Day, Saturday, August 7.
MWC Showcase, August 15
Clubhouse cleaning, August 21
General Meeting, September 23 at 6 P.M. Salad Supper
REMEMBER:: SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING WILL BE AUGUST 30 AT 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Executive Committee Meeting July 2010
MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Committee Meeting
July 5, 2010
The Executive Committee of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday, July 5, 2010. President Bobbie Weatherly called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and
The president asked the review committee for approval of the minutes of the
OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Bobbie Weatherly, president, reviewed the goals for the next two years,
1. GFWC/KFWC Summer Expo. The dates are July 9-10. Six MWC members will
2. Yearbook. Linda Scott needs the information about departmental programs
3. The president announced the Standing Committee appointments and the
Standing Committees:
Advisory: Cynthia Barnes
Auditing: Dorinda Craig
Civic/Recycl.: Lois Pharris
Computer Specialist: Tracey Wortham
Finance: Linda Stahl
Legislative: Kay Ray
Membership/Mentoring
Press Book: Rene Brittain,
Publicity: Megan Haverstock
Yearbook: Linda Scott
Special Committees:
Commun.Improvement/Involve. Renee Howell, Cathy Mathis
Education : Wanda Johnson
Empowering Women :Marlene Beach
NO School: Lillian Robertson
Women & Children’s Health: Tory Daughrity
History: Lois Pharris, Neva Grey Albritten
4. Legislative Committee. Kay Ray, chairwoman of the committee fell and
5. State and County Annual Reports. Cathy Pigg has filed the required forms
Linda Cherry, first vice-president, announced that the date for the first
The treasurer’s report for June 2010 will be presented at the August Board
Kathy Jo Stublefield, second vice-president,said she will e-mail information
BRIEF DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Creative Arts Plans to meet Monday, August, at 9:30 a.m. to organize
Delta Guest speaker for August meeting will be Jamie Smith who will
Garden Met at MSU Arboretum with Dr. Pat Williams, director. First meeting
Kappa Planning Tour of Homes
Music Made a $___ donation for Club House roof repairs and $___ to
Sigma Department has 3 new members and one former member returning.
Zeta Department has 1 new member.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Advisory
Cynthia Barnes reported 3 July rentals, 2 September rentals, and
1. Downstairs storm door repaired.
2. Scheduled Club House workday for August 21 9-11 a.m. Send the president an e-mail if you plan to come . Bring your
3. Arranging for removal of tree from Club House yard.
Membership
The president presented the report for this committee. A special
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Juniorettes
Bobbie Weatherly said that the first meeting was held and
By-Laws
Pat Harrington announced that the committee is reviewing the
Cookbooks
Martha Crafton reminded the Board members that cookbooks at
The president asked the Board to note the upcoming events listed on the
The next Board Meeting will be August 2. NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR
Since there was no additional business, the president adjourned the meeting
at 7:20 p.m.