MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Committee Meeting
April 5, 2010

The Executive Committee of the Murray Woman’s Club met on April 5, 2010.
President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked the Recording Secretary to make a Roll Call. Nineteen Board members were in attendance, with all departments represented.

The minutes of the March 1, 2010, meeting were approved and filed for record
by the Recording Secretary.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:

Cynthia Barnes, president,dealt with the following items of business:
1. Awards Program. She thanked those who had arranged the program and stated that there had been good attendance, as well as good response from parents.

2. Juniorette Club Proposal. Bobbie Weatherly presented a 10-point proposal which she and Gay Evans had developed.(Attached to filed minutes). They plan to consult with the appropriate school authorities. The Hazel Woman’s Club has already been consulted. They support the proposal.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that MWC accept the Juniorette Proposal as presented and begin implementation. The motion was seconded and accepted.

3. Hospice Fundraiser. Two desserts will be needed from each department. These desserts should be delivered to the United Methodist Church Activities Hall by 8 a.m. on April 20. Please use disposable containers.
NOTE TO DEPARTMENT CHAIRWOMEN: Please include your involvement in this activity in your monthly reports. Tickets are available at Hospital Gift Shop.

4. Yard Sale Funddraiser.This event is planned for Saturday May 22 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to plan and staff the fundraiser. Jo Crass, Jo Farley, and Cynthia Barnes volunteered to be the planning committee. Items donated should be brought to the Club House (priced to sell) on Friday May 21.

5. Legislative Forum. Thursday, April 29, is the date for the Forum. The president asked the Board if they would like to make this also a fundraiser by having a meal available.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that MWC provide a meal of barbecue, buns chips, slaw, dessert, and drink for sale. Price to be determined. The motion was seconded and passed.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that Kathy Jo Stubblefield and Kim Grasty get bids for the meat. quickly and that the president make the decision about purchasing. The motion was seconded and passed.

Gale Vinson will do decorations for the tables downstairs Bobbie Weatherly will make all the cole slaw. Department will bring the following desserts;, Alpha- brownies, Zeta-cookies, Creative Arts- brownies, Music & Sigma - cookies, Theta-brownies, Garden - cookies.

6. Snacks for Poll Workers. Snack Bags will be filled at the May Board meeting. Cost for the supplies is not to exceed $___. Sign-up sheets for delivery at the polls will be available at the May meeting.

7. No-Show Inaugural Ball. KFWC is trying to raise $___ for renovation of its first ladies’ miniature collection.

8. MWC History. Lois Pharris is working on this project. She needs typed reports of activities, written reports presented during Board meetings, nominating committee reports, contest reports

9. By-Laws Revision. The president stated that the current By-Laws need to be reviewed for possible revision. Martha Crafton, Pat Harrington, and Barbara Brandon were appointed to serve with Cynthia on the By-Laws Review Committee.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president, thanked Creative Arts and Delta department members for serving at the March General Meeting. She announced that the following women will be remembered at the May Memorial Service: Janice Weaver, Clover Cotham, Ruth Wilson, Opal Howard, Lula Belle Hodges, Pauline McCoy, and Martha Sue Ryan. Bobbie also thanked the Board for approving the Juniorette Proposal.

Kathy Jo Stubblefield, second vice-president,stated that all the First District winning entries have been sent to KFWC state convention for competition.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that “money is tight.” The Beginning Cash Balance on March 1, 2010, was $_____. Income was $___ and Disbursements were $___. The Ending Cash Balance on March 31, 2010, was $____

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that we take $____ from the approved loan amount and ay the minimum interest/payment each month. The motion was seconded and passed.


DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Alpha No final report yet on money made for Spelling Bee.

CA Donated $__ to Homeplace and $__ to Quarters for Headquarters.

Delta Selling My-Pans; donated money for Girl Scout cookies for overseas troops.

Garden Made $___ at the Spring Auction/Luncheon. Donated $___ for Club House roof.

Music Raised $___ for Relay for Life. Scholarship Fundraiser will be May 18.

Sigma Working with Park officials to add a fence around new equipment.

Theta Will hold an auction. Proceeds will go to 4-H camp.

Zeta Plan a landscaping program. Have elected new officers.


COMMITTEES:

Advisory Controls will now be switched from heating to air conditioning.


No new business. Adjournment was at 8:15 p.m.