May's Executive Board Meeting Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Meeting
May 4, 2009

The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday, May 4, 2009. President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. There were eighteen board members present; only the Home Department was without representation.

The minutes of the April 6, 2009, meeting were approved without correction and filed for record.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Cynthia Barnes, president, reported on the following items of business:
1. State Convention Awards received. Murray Woman’s Club had 13 first-place winners, 6 second-place winners, and 3 third-place winners.

2. Twenty-five-year pins. These pins are available and can be purchased for less than $__ by individual members. Please contact Cynthia if you are eligible and wish to purchase one.

3. Hospice Luncheon. MWC members from the Delta and Sigma Departments assisted with the luncheon which was considered to be successful.

4. New Members. New members should be added to the regular monthly departmental reports. Remember that reporting of these new members should begin in January of each year.

5. Special American Heart Association 5k Run/Walk. This event will take place on May 16 and is a forerunner of the October Heart Walk which benefits Calloway County. Deadline for registration is May 11. Contact Cynthia or Sally Duford-Foley for more information.

6. Officer Training Session. A special training session will be held at 6:00 p.m. before the June board meeting. Officers continuing their responsibilities are encouraged to come and share their experience with new department chairwomen, vice- chairwomen, secretaries, and treasurers.

NOTE: Chairwomen bring your reports to this June meeting.

7. Need Line Collection in May. Pantry items and household supplies may be taken to Need Line or brought to the next Board meeting.

8. May Memorial and General Meeting. Encourage members to attend and honor those club women who have died within the past year.

9. Yearbook. Department chairwomen should get the information to Sondra Rice by June 20. The information should include department meetings, hostesses, officers, committee representatives. Please be sure to check with all members and verify telephone numbers, street addresses, and e-mail addresses.

l0. Fun Activities Chairwoman. New position. Each department should appoint a representative who will be part of the MWC committee. That Club committee will select one of its members to sit on the MWC Board.

11. Kroger Cards. Martha Crafton has 8 Kroger cards for sale.

The president expressed her gratitude for the support given her during her absence because of health problems.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president, reminded the Board of the special
Memorial Service at the May General Meeting. The women who will be
remembered are Dolores Wells, Vivian Hale, Rebecca Irvan, Winnie Love,
Jo Oakley, Rose Marie Bryan, and Myrtle Douglas (Roberta Perry and Louise Swann-checking) Volunteers will be needed to give the tributes.

There will be a Salad Supper following the memorial service, as well as the installation of the officers for 2009-2010. Hostesses will be members of the Theta Department. The Garden Department will decorate upstairs, and the Alpha Department will decorate the downstairs, including the tables.

Judy Kelso, second vice-president, confirmed the contest awards won at the state convention and also pointed out a problem which has developed out of MWC’s Poetry/Short Story local awards night. That problem involved the alteration of an $__ award check given by the Theta Department to one of the young girls who was a first-place winner. The check was altered to read $__
and was cashed. The Murray police and the bank have been notified. The young girl contends that she never received her award’s check.

The Board recommended that the Theta Department should handle the situation and make whatever decisions seem appropriate. The Board also offered its support to the department and its willingness to assist if needed.

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: In Brief

Alpha The department has offered to fix the carpet on the steps outside the side entrance. They had 18 members present at the last meeting.

Creative Arts Members enjoyed a trip to the Hazel Magnolia Tea Room.

Delta Their May 13 meeting is planned as a mystery event.

Garden The group will be going to Paris to visit gardens there for the next meeting.

Kappa The Evening of Chocolate netted about $___. Also, the department received a generous $___ donation from Woodmen of the World.

Music The department’s annual fundraiser will be “Blooms & Tunes” on May 19. This will be an evening with dinner and entertainment which will start at 6:15 p.m. Minimum donation: $_ Proceeds will go for music scholarships. The “Relay for Life” team raised $____. Thanks to all club members who bought ribbons and helped with the Bake Sale.

Theta The department will meet on May 18 at Glendale Place to have lunch with the ladies in residence there and also to give them manicures.

Zeta The department plans to go out to lunch for their next meeting. Ann Doran has expressed the desire to become an honorary member. Patsy Tracey has had to resign because of her scheduling conflicts.

STANDING COMMITTEES:

Advisory Tracey Wortham stated that the roof replacement will be done in July.

Membership Gay Evans distributed flyers for a “Book Swap” event on June 2. She asked that each department design a bookmark appropriate for its mission and get that design to her quickly. She also distributed a schedule of the committee's meetings and emphasized the importance of having an active representative from each department on that committee.

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE:
Pat Harrington announced that the Summer Workshop will be held at MWC’s Clubhouse on July 22. An SER official will be making a presentation at the Workshop.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

April's Executive Board Meeting Minutes

March's Executive Board Meeting Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Meeting
March 2, 2009

NOTE: The Executive Board meeting for February was cancelled because of inclement weather.

The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on March 2, 2009. In the absence of President Cynthia Barnes, First vice-president Bobbie Weatherly chaired the meeting which was called to order at 6:32 p.m. Eighteen board members were present; only Home and Music were without representation.

The minutes of the January 5, 2009, board meeting were approved without correction and filed for record.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Bobbie Weatherly, presiding officer, dealt with the following issues:
1. Members who should receive 50-year pins. Margie Shown has been named as a 50-year members. Discussion centered around ordering a 25-year pin for members, but no action was taken.

2. Thank-You Notes. The staff from the Girls’ Home sent a note of thanks for the special Christmas Party and gifts for the girls. Also, theMSU Soccer Team sent a note of appreciation to the MWC Board for hosting the dinner for them.

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that the MWC Board host a special dinner for the Murray State University Women’s Basketball Team. The date and time will be scheduled later. The motion was seconded and carried.

3. The presiding officer read a letter of resignation from Judy Kelso, second vice-president, expressing her regret that she could no longer carry on her responsibilities. The Board accepted her resignation with equal regret.

4. Bobbie Weatherly nominated three board members to the Nominating Committee to fill the vacated position of second vice-president. They were Virginia Randolph, Kim Grasty, and Lois Pharris.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that the members named to the Nominating Committee be accepted by acclamation. The motion was seconded and passed. This committee will present its nomination to the Board at the April Executive Board Meeting.

5. Hospice Luncheon. The luncheon this year will be on April 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Volunteers from the Delta and Sigma departments will assist with the luncheon. However, each department is asked to bring/send one dessert for the event. Contact Vicky Holton, Hospice, for more information.

6. Merryman House Bake Sale. The staff of Merryman House has asked the Murray Woman’s Club to bring baked items for sale. They also need volunteer workers to be at Wal-Mart from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18.

7. KFWC State Convention. The Convention will be held April 23-25 at the Executive Inn West in Louisville. Contact Pat Harrington if you would like to go.

8. MARCH GENERAL MEETING, AWARDS NIGHT. The first vice-president requested that each department bring 3 dozen (3) cookies, already arranged on a platter, to the Club House by 5:45 p.m. on March 26. She reminded the board that parents and friends, as well as the winners will attend.


Martha Joiner, corresponding secretary, stated that she had sent “Get Well” cards to several people.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that she had sent a check for $___ to make an additional payment on the heating-air conditioning equipment bill. The balance still owed is $___. The beginning Cash Balance on February 1, 2009, was $____. Receipts were $____ and Disbursements were $_____ for an Ending Cash Balance of $_____.

Judy Kelso, second vice-president announced that the Delta and Music Departments will be hostesses for the March General Meeting. Winning Arts & Crafts entries will be on display at the meeting. Poetry/Short Story contest winners will also be announced.

DEPARTMENT: Reports in Brief and fundraiser dates

Alpha
Recent meeting featured a speaker on the topic of living green. Fundraiser will be September 12, 2009, at the Club House.

CA
Eighteen members attended the February meeting.

Delta
Members will assist with the Hospice Luncheon on April 21, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Also announced was the return of “The Way Home,” a readers’ theatre production about the battle with cancer, which will be at St. John’s Church.
Note: The Vagina Monologues will be presented on March 7 at the Paducah Civic Center. Dinner and performance is $___.

Governor:
All reports for the First District are in and they were well done. She expects MWC to receive numerous awards at the state convention.

Garden
Announced that the March and April programs have been switched. The March program will be about food additives. The Silent Auction will be held on April 2, at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds go for scholarships.

Kappa
Evening of Chocolate Delight will be April 23. Also, the department purchased new Christmas decorations for the past Open House, as well containers which are plastic and will protect against water. Kappas have volunteered to decorate the downstairs again next Christmas Open House.

Music
Department made a $___ contribution to the Jazz Band after the Jazz Combo performed for the February meeting. The scholarship fundraiser will be May 19. Minimum donation will be $_ for the
meal. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.

Sigma
Met with Director of Parks and Recreation to discuss plans for a new play area and water park. Department had already given $___ for the parks but added an additional $___ contribution.

Theta
Members toured the new County Health Center and the MCTA’s new facility. Their fundraiser will be an auction on March 16 at 12:30 p.m.

Zeta
Members will have a “Bakeless Bake Sale” for a fundraiser. Recent program featured Melissa Finklea speaking about Identity Theft. Three members will be memorialized at the May meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Civic & Recycling: Next “Make a Difference Day” will be March 14. The big shredder will be there.

Women’s & Children’s Health Recent Heart Walk netted $___.


No further business was conducted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

February's Executive Board Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting
February 2009


Due to bad weather conditions, the February meeting was canceled.

January's Executive Board Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting
January 5, 2009


The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday, January 5, 2009.
President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. In the absence of the Recording Secretary, Martha Joiner called the roll. The departments not represented were Delta, Home, and Theta.

The Board then approved the minutes from the December 1, 2008, meeting without correction. Those minutes were filed for record.

The Corresponding Secretary read a thank-you note from the Veterans’ Hospital in Nashville. She also stated that a thank-you note had been sent to Jackie and Sue Vaughn from Murray Woman’s Club, thanking them for the $100 which they had donated to the Club from the jewelry sale.


OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Cynthia Barnes, president, reported on the following items of business:

1. Kroger Cards. New cards are now available.

2. Veterans’ Hospital Project. The president thanked Martha Crafton and Joanne Cavitt for taking the items to Veterans Hospital, as well as for sending article about the project to the local newspaper.

3. Sale of Cookbooks at Kroger. Apparently, there was no member was at Kroger to sell the books.

4. Lion’s Club Sound System Request. The request for secure storage for the system has been referred to the Advisory Council. No report from the Council regarding the issue has been made.

5. Honoring 50-Year Members. The president needs to receive names of the 50-year members from their department chairwomen immediately. Only one name has been turned in so far: that of Marjory Shown.

6. Special Collection for Merryman House. The MWC project for January and February will be collecting personal/toiletry items for Merryman House. These items can be collected at departmental meetings and then brought to the March Board meeting. Another option if for department chairwomen to deliver the items to the Domestic Violence Center.

7. Go Red for Women. February is Heart Month. Remind members to wear red on February 6. Announce it your January departmental meetings.

8. Club Historian. Lois Pharris has agreed to serve as Club Historian, a position requested by the state.

9. Fun Activities Chair. KFWC has requested that this position be added to each club. The president needs a volunteer. Please announce this at your January departmental meeting.



Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president,thanked everyone for helping with the Christmas Open House,either by providing cookies, hosting, or decorating. She reported that several people had told her this Open House was the best one ever. She also stated that Lillian Robertson has asked club members to clean out their closets for clothes for the New Opportunity School. These items should be brought to the clubhouse as soon as possible, but no later than the end of February. The clothes can be for any season.

Judy Kelso, second vice-president, asked that department chairwomen remind their members to enter the poetry and short story contests. She would like entries from members. She has received all school entries. They will be sent to the Alpha Department for judging on January 17.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, stated that she had received a check for $2091.83 from Regions Bank which replaces 7 previously not cashed dividend checks. A claim form will be filed for another dividend of $291.39 which had been escheated to the state. The treasurer also reported that she had received $1600 from the sale of cookbooks. Financial reports were distributed.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that MWC give $1600 from the sale of the cookbooks to pay down the HVAC debt.
The motion was seconded and carried.


DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
There were no departmental reports because the departments have not yet met.
Please Note: The president needs to have all outstanding monthly reports from the departments as soon as possible.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Advisory Tracey Wortham reminded the departments who decorated the Clubhouse to take down the decorations as soon as possible.

Civic/Recycling Lois Pharris presented the Recycling Report for 2008.


NEW BUSINESS:
The Board decided that MWC Executive Board meetings will automatically be canceled whenever the city schools are out because of bad weather.


There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

December's Executive Board Minutes

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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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.

November's Executive Board Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Minutes of the Executive Board
November 3, 2008

The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on November 3,2008 at the Club House. President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Nineteen Board members were present, and all departments were represented.

The minutes of the October 6, 2008, Board meeting were approved without correction and filed for record.



OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Cynthia Barnes, president, read a note of thanks from Rebecca Rutledge for the card sent to her during her illness.

The president dealt with the following items of business:

1. Legislative Forum and Chili supper fundraiser. The Forum was considered successful, both from the aspect of attendance and the money raised was approximately $___ after expenses which amounted to $___.

2. Domestic Violence Shelter Collection. Approximately $___ was raised by club women who were volunteers collecting at Kroger.

3. Fall Conference. About 20 Murray Woman’s Club members attended. The total attendance for the First District was 55. Governor Pat Harrington presented a check for $___ to the MWC treasurer.

4. Beehive Sales. The president asked that any member who made a purchase from the Beehive at the Fall Conference bring her the receipt.

5. LEADS candidate. Pat Harrington was asked to write the letter of recommendation for MWC’s candidate Martha Crafton.

6. Veterans’ Project. All items for this project should be turned in by the December Board meeting. Items may also be taken to Martha Crafton’s home. She will deliver all the items to Nashville.

7. New Member Letters. Department chairwomen may request a letter of welcome from the International GFWC president by reporting new members and requesting the letters & envelopes from Debbie Gladstone. Deadline is December 1. Call Cynthia Barnes for more information.

8. Membership Dues. All membership dues must be turned in to Cathy Pigg by November 10.

9. “Shop With a Cop.” No action taken.

10. Nominations for Honors. Nominations for Club Woman of the Year (KFWC), Volunteer of the Year (MWC-local), and New Member of the Year (MWC-local) should be brought to the December meeting.

11. December Board Meeting.

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that MWC Board have a Christmas party for the young women at the Murray (Mayfield) Girls’ Home and that the refreshments be finger foods and drinks to be served at 5:30 p.m. on December 1, prior to the regular Board meeting.
The motion was seconded and passed.

NOTE: Last year’s suggestions for gifts: makeup, shampoo, lotion, soap, stationery, photo albums,socks,games,gift certificates, panties,robes, pajamas. Anything sized should be left unwrapped. Each Board member will bring one (1) gift costing $__ for a girl age 13-17 years.

TIME CHANGE FOR DECEMBER BOARD MEETING: Please help set up for this special meeting by bringing your food already arranged on plate. The set up time will be 5:00 p.m. and the girls will arrive at 5:30 p.m.

12. Thank-You Notes. The president sent notes to both MacDonald’s and Hardee’s thanking them for furnishing ice for the chili supper and the Conference meal.

13. Requests for Assistance/Donations.
a. Tiger Christmas Program. Family Resource Center “Sponsor a Family.” Call Janeanne Turner 753-6565 for information.

b. Murray Middle School. Print framing at $__ each. No action taken.

Bobbie Weatherly, first-vice president, reminded the Board about the Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m. The Creative Arts Department will serve as hostess with each other department sending 2 volunteers to assist. Also, each department should furnish 3 dozen cookies (already arranged on platters) and have them at the Clubhouse by 1:15 p.m. Kappa Department will decorate the side door and downstairs; Home Department will decorate
the main floor and the front door. Decorations may be put up by December 1 and will remain there until after New Year’s Day. Entertainment will be furnished by the Murray Woman’s Club Chorus, the Calloway County High School Chorus and representatives from the Murray School System.

Judy Kelso, second vice-president, announced the winners of the First District Arts & Crafts contests. She also reminded department chairwomen to encourage their members to enter the Short Story/Poetry Contests. Entry forms are due by January 5 (Board meeting). Contact Judy for more information.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that the total bill for the Air conditioning/ heating system will be $___. The Beginning Cash Balance for October 1, 2008, was $___. Total Income for October was $___ and Disbursements were $___. The Ending Cash Balance on October 31, 2008, was $___. Outstanding Expenses are $___ to McBee Heating & Air.

At this point in the business meeting, Martha Crafton reminded the Board of the opportunity to raise funds at the Jewelry Sale on November 15 at the Clubhouse from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. She will make a sample flyer to be distributed for advertisement and will contact the Chamber to ask that the Sale be advertised on their sign. Also, Martha will be on the early morning radio
show (8 a.m.) to advertise, and Barbara Brandon will be scheduled on the Joe
Pat James show at 11 a.m. to do the same.


DEPARTMENT NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Alpha:
  Toured the Organic Farm at their last meeting. Will lunch at C.C. Cohen’s on November 15.
  

• Creative Arts:
  Sold $___ in pecans at their Bazaar in October and made $___ from the Bazaar.
  

• Delta:
  Will provide free gift wrapping as a community service on the second Wednesday in December. Garden Plans a holiday decorating program for December.
  

• Home:
  Will hold Auction-Luncheon on November 20 at 11:00 a.m.Special baskets will be auctioned.
  

• Kappa:
  Completing plans for “Tour of Homes” on December 14 from 1-4 p.m. Advance tickets will be $_; tickets at door will be $_. Three homes will be on the tour. Also, one new member reported.
  

• Music:
  Held a special music program at last meeting and also had several members who attended the last concert of the Murray Civic Music Association that same night. Purse sale on November 1, made $___.
  

• Sigma:
  “Breakfast with Santa” will be on Saturday, December 13, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $_.
  

• Theta:
  Plans are underway for a Tea Party and Membership Drive.

• Zeta:
  Had representative from Murray Art Guild for program last month.

Two members recovering from serious illness: Mildred Newton and Susan Vied. Sina Richardson’s husband, Bethel, died.



COMMITTEES: APPOINTED AND SPECIAL

• Legislative:
  Kathy Jo Stubblefield reported that her only Forum expense was printing the programs. She presented a $__ check to the treasurer, adding that she had received it from the Whitfield Campaign because the congressman could not be at the Forum. Snacks for the poll workers were purchased and packed ready for distributed on November 4.
  

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that Kathy Jo be reimbursed for the expense of the snacks for the poll workers.
The motion was seconded and passed.

Note: The president asked Virginia Randolph to send a letter thanking the local Cracker Barrel manager for the sturdy sacks which were delivered to the polls.

• Advisory:
  Tracey Wortham reported that there was no new major maintenance expense. Swift Roofing has been contacted to repair the roof. She said that the Clubhouse will be available for Open House decorating on both November 29 and 30.
  

FIRST DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Pat Harrington thanked the Board for hosting the Fall Conference in Murray. She announced a Photography Workshop which will be held on Saturday, November 8, at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building. The Workshop will last approximately 2 1/2 hours. The cost is $__.

NEW BUSINESS:

Martha Crafton proposed that the MWC Board plan a dinner to honor Murray State’s successful women’s soccer team. Gale Vinson will check with the coach to set an appropriate date.

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that a committee consisting of Pat Harrington, Gale Vinson and herself proceed with planning for a dinner to honor MSU’s women’s soccer team.
The motion was seconded and passed.

Bobbie Weatherly proposed that MWC should check with Wal-Mart and Kroger about selling MWC cookbooks there. She volunteered to contact both stores.

Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.