Minutes from December meeting

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING December 6, 2004The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met December 6, 2004, at 6:30 for a special Christmas Dinner and Board meeting at the Club House. Members brought Christmas tree ornaments for their secret pals and gifts to be given to the children at Merryman House.

Following the dinner, President Pat Harrington called the meeting to order.Virginia Randolph, recording secretary, reported that all departments except Home were represented. Twenty-three board members were in attendance.

The minutes of the November 2004 Board meeting were reviewed, and one correction was noted. The Music Department was represented at that meeting.With that correction, the minutes were approved and filed for record.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:Pat Harrington, president, asked that department chairwomen get their annual reports in as quickly as possible. She also made the request that individual member photographs and information sheets be submitted so that the membership book can be completed.

She reported that the new counselor for the Merryman House will be Felicia Long and thanked the members for bringing gifts for children living there.

Pat announced that she has two KFWC cookbooks available for purchase.

Tracey Wortham, first vice-president, thanked the departments who had been involved in the Christmas Open House: Delta for hosting the event, Garden and Theta for decorating the Club House, and Music Department Chorus for singing.

Martha Joiner, second vice-president, stated that the Short Story/Poetry/Drama contest deadline is December 30, 2004. In addition, she told the Board about her trip to Berea to take the clothes for the New Opportunity School, as well as the thank-you note which has been received from the women at Berea House.

Sherri Story, treasurer, reported a beginning balance of $17,185.44 on November 1, 2004. Total Receipts for the month were $11,104.20 and Total Disbursements were $5,776.48 for a Balance on Hand November 30, 2004, of $22,513.26. She suggested that MWC pay the tip for the evening’s meal.

MOTION: Peggy Myers moved that Sherri Story, treasurer, be authorized to write a check on MWC’s account to pay the tip for the evening’s meal. The motion was seconded and passed.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Alpha Marlene Beach stated that the department will accept histories (family military, etc.) for the book until the end of January.

Garden Joanna Adams reported that tickets are available for the P. Allen Smith Garden Show in Paducah on January 22. Tickets are $20.

Kappa Martha Roberts reminded the Board of the “Tour of Homes” on Sunday, December 12. Advance tickets are $7; tickets will be $8 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Merryman Center and the Murray Woman’s Club House.

Sigma Sara Fineman announced that “Breakfast with Santa” will be Saturday morning, December 11, at the Club House. Tickets will be $5 for children; $3 for adults. Sigmas have donated $3000 to Playhouse in the Park to sponsor “A Christmas Carol.”

Theta Pat McMullin told the Board that her son-in-law in Iraq had asked for people to send Christmas cards to soldiers stationed there. Pat distributed address lists.

Zeta Norma Frank reported that the department has two new members.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Advisory Martha Crafton said she is still trying to get bids on windows and doors for the Club House. She added that it might be possible to redecorate the downstairs area during January. Martha asked that the following procedure be observed: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, SHOULD ICE-MELTING SALT BE PUT ON THE NEW STEPS OR THE PATIO. ******** In connection with this request by Martha, Barbara Brandon reminded the Board that it is an “unwritten rule that departments do not meet when the Murray City Schools are dismissed because of bad weather.”Computer Brenda Call stated that the password protection should be up shortly. Please send any Club e-mail information to Brenda, and she will post it.Finance Pat Harrington, reporting for the Finance Committee, said that the group has decided to propose only two major projects for this year. A more complete report will follow later.Legislative Barbara Brandon told the group that she had received several thank-you notes from precinct workers for the snack bags. (Martha Crafton added that she had received a card of thanks, also.) Barbara reminded board members to check with the city police for parking permission when major events are held at the Club House. She also stated that Jason Pittman, newly-elected city councilman, told her he is available to speak to the Club and would like input on issues facing the city. The president urged all board members to support the Sigma Department; they now have only 10 members. She announced the next Board meeting: January 3.Meeting adjourned.Respectfully submitted,Virginia Randolph, Recording Secretary