MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Meeting
December 1, 2008
The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on December 1, 2008, at an earlier time because of a planned Christmas Party. Seventeen Board members were present, and all departments were represented.
Cynthia Barnes, president, called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and announced that the meeting would be suspended when the guests arrived and would be continued after the party was over.
The minutes of the November Board meeting were approved without correction by the committee and were filed for record.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Cynthia Barnes, president,reported on the following events and issues:
1. Jewelry Sale. The Club’s percentage from sales was $___; $___ was donated by the sellers. The check to MWC totaled $___.
2. Dinner for MSU Women’s Soccer Team. The president stated that the dinner was successful and that the team was very appreciative.
3. Cookbook Sale. The president proposed reducing the price of the KFWC cookbook to $__ and also combining the MWC and KFWC cookbooks for $__. Bobbie Weatherly said that she has contacted both Kroger and Wal-Mart to set up tables for the sale of the books.
MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that the Club have a Christmas promotion for KFWC and MWC cookbooks. If sold separately, the price of the KFWC cookbook would be $__. A combined package of MWC and KFWC cookbooks would be sold for $__.
The motion was seconded and passed.
4. Press Book Chair. Cynthia announced that Renee Brittain will continue as Press Book Chair.
5. Kroger Cards. Contact Cynthia if you wish to purchase one.
6. Request from Creative Arts. The Department has asked to use the downstairs of the Clubhouse to display art on the same evening as the General Meeting in March which will be awards night for club and district contests.
MOTION: Sandra Whittenberg moved that Creative Arts be permitted to set up their display downstairs on the same night as the General Meeting, March 23.
The motion was seconded and passed.
At this point in the evening, the business meeting was stopped so that the Christmas Party for the Murray-Mayfield Girls Home guests could begin. Refreshments were served and gifts were distributed.
The business meeting resumed at 7:05 p.m. with the president calling for the departments’ nominees for New Member of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations were stated. The elections were held. The Board elected Dianne Taylor, Creative Arts, as New Member of the Year. Bobbie Weatherly was elected as Volunteer of the Year.
For Club Woman of the Year, the Zeta Department nominated Cynthia Barnes.
MOTION: Jackie Helm moved that the Board elect Cynthia Barnes Club Woman of
the Year by acclamation.
Seconded and recorded.
7. Request from Lions Club. The president said that the Lions Club would like to have secure storage space in the downstairs closet for their new speaker system. The matter was referred to the Advisory Council for action. Also, the Lions Club would like to add an additional meeting time: noon on the same Tuesdays the Club now meets.
MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that the Lions Club be allowed to add an additional meeting time at noon on the same Tuesdays which the Club now meets.
The motion was seconded and passed.
There was some discussion about a rent increase for this additional meeting, but the issue was resolved after referring to the Handbook.
8. Request from CASA for donation. The president read the correspondence from CASA. Since the Kappas “Evening of Chocolate” is already an annual fundraiser for CASA, the Board decided to have the request announced at department meetings for individual member participation.
Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president,asked for volunteers to sell cookbooks at Kroger on December 17. Several members volunteered. The general consensus was to omit sales outside on the sidewalk at Wal-Mart on December 13 because of the cold weather.
Bobbie reminded the Board of the Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m.
Cathy Pigg, treasurer,reported that the Beginning Cash Balance on November 1,2008, was $___. Receipts for November were $___, and Disbursements were $___ for an Ending Cash Balance on November 30 of $___. Outstanding Expenses were $___ to McBee Heating & Air. Then Cathy said she had received a $___ check from Creative Arts to be applied to the bill for the new heating/air conditioning for the Clubhouse. Pat Conners announced that the Music Department would also be donating $___ for the Clubhouse.
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STANDING AND APPOINTED COMMITTEE REPORTS: No reports. - -
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
- ALPHA
Reported on their trip to Paducah to the architect’s house and their Christmas Party.
- CA Announced the $1000 donation for the Clubhouse.
- HOME
Stated that their Auction had made $300 and that they had added a new member.
- KAPPA
Reminded the Board, including department heads, of their annual fundraiser “Tour of Homes.”
- MUSIC Announced a donation of $___ to be made to the Clubhouse funds.
- SIGMA
Requested Board’s help in publicity for “Breakfast with Santa” on December 13, from 9:30 -11:30 a.m., especially since they have competition on the same day, with the same format.
- ZETA Reported a donation of $___ to the Backpack Program. Also, the members will be arranging for 10 or 11 children from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to go the “Breakfast with Santa.”
OTHER BUSINESS:
MOTION: Sandra Whittenberg moved that the regular $__ Christmas Bonus be paid to Dimple Pratt.
The motion was seconded and passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
