Saturday, July 16, 2005

July 11, 2005 Minutes of Executive Board Meeting

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
July 11, 2005


The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday, July 11, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. President Pat Harrington called the meeting to order and asked for roll call. Eighteen members were present, and all departments were represented.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS
The president asked Sue White, corresponding secretary to begin the reports. Sue stated that two letters had been received:
(1) an announcement from the Playhouse in the Park about a fundraising event on September 10
(2) thank-you letter from Calloway County High School for participation in Project Graduation.

Pat Harrington, president, discussed the Citizen’s Police Academy which she had attended earlier and encouraged the Board to participate. She said that a new class of twenty-two is now being formed. However, if enough MWC women wish to participate, she will ask for a class to be held for that group only.

Pat also requested that department chairwomen review the profile sheets and photographs which she had returned to them. She reminded them that members who are in more than one department will be listed alphabetically by the department; e.g., Alpha,Music would be listed in Alpha. She also discussed the possibility of using the profile/photo books as a fundraiser. The matter will be taken up at the August meeting.

She announced that the Summer Workshop for First District will be held on July 20 at the Reidland 1st Methodist Church. Members were asked to sign up for the conference. Those planning to attend should meet at the parking lot of the University Church of Christ at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20.

The president circulated a second sign-up sheet for the SER Conference which will be held in Lexington on November 3-6.

Pat distributed invitations and an information sheet for the Patio Ice Cream Party which is being held to recruit new members. She pointed out that members should bring guests to the party and not just send out an invitation.

Other items which the president discussed include:
(1) getting information to Sally DuFord on time for the Yearbook
(2) Kroger Gift Cards
(3) Rebate Nights. She stated that Mr. Gatti’s Rebate Night earned MWC $84.

Tracey Wortham, first vice-president, announced that the first General Meeting of the year 2005-2006 will be the Salad Supper on September 29 at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Bill Cunningham. Delta and Music Departments will serve as hostesses.

Tracey also reported for the Finance Committee and distributed the sign-up sheet for volunteers for the Tag Sale in September.

The Minutes for the June 2 meeting were approved and filed for record.

Sheree Story, treasurer, reported a Balance on Hand June 1, 2005, of $---. Total Receipts for the month were $---, and Total Disbursements were $--- for a Balance on Hand June 30, 2005, of $---

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Alpha
Marlene Beach reported that the history books should be available in November.

Delta
Martha Broach stated that the department was dealing with an attendance problem and were trying to find a meeting time which would be more favorable. The department contributed $--- to the bakeless Bake Sale” and $--- for a special Cancer Camp fund.

Garden
Joanna Adams said the group has 3 prospective members and that their “Yard of the Month” has drawn the interest of Charter Communications. The winning “Yard” will now be on seen on TV.

Music
Bobbie Weatherly announced that Rebecca Landolt, vice-chair, has completed the program schedule and that the programs are exciting.

Zeta
Barbara stated that Jo Elkins has been recommended and approved for Honorary Membership.


STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Advisory: Martha Crafton said that the number of Club House rentals has been very good.

Civic: Lois Pharris reports that the next recycling day will be Recycling August 13.

The president called attention to the announcements at the bottom of the Agenda and asked all board members to read them carefully.

Make a note of these special dates:
First District Workshop July 20, 1st Methodist Church, Reidland
Executive Board Meeting August 1, 6:30 p.m.
Membership Drive August 18,

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia Randolph
Recording Secretary