Thursday, November 20, 2014

Monday, November 10, 2014

Whitebird Annual meeting

MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - October 12, 2014
 
The annual meeting of the Whitebird Community Center Inc. was called to order at 2:53 p.m. on October 12, 2014 by President Bruce Kelley. All directors were present. The minutes of our 2013 annual meeting were read & approved. Treasures report read, there is $3381.11 in the checking account, and $4,514.10 in the scholarship account, for a total of $7,895.21, and all bills are paid. Bill had a breakdown of last year’s expenses.  Jerry thanked everyone who has chipped in for all the improvements. Geoff suggested listing the donations given by companies, Farmers Union, Stillwater mine etc.  Joan asked if we have a 501 c 3, Bill replied that we do. Sylvia inquired as to the taxes on the report; Bill replied that it is a garbage fee.  Bruce asked for further questions on the treasurers report, Sue moved to accept, Barb Seconded, Motion Passed.
Old Business:
1. Scholarship plaque did not get done.  Scholarship recipients were: Sahara Peterson, and ----Shifley. $750 each.
2. Bill will send out another news letter to mention annual meeting, scholarship applications, and coming events.
3. Bruce said we still need to tape and paint the outhouses, but other than that they are complete.
4. Panels on the pavilion still need to be done.
5. Bruce reported on Willie Schields condition, Doing better, but recuperation is going slow.
 
 
New Business:
6. It is raining and cold today.
7.  Bingo will be on 2nd Saturday, and Game night is the 4th Saturday, 7pm.
8. Holidays were discussed; Halloween party to be held on Halloween night, 7pm, David Maki will help. Bill will contact Bret Hollingworth for Karokee.  Christmas Party will be on Dec 20th  at 7pm, Barb and Archie will provide music, White Elephant Gift exchange seems to be enjoyed by all, so  we will do it again. We will have the New Years Party, time to be announced.  Bill will check on some music. St. Paddy’s day  corned beef and cabbage will be on Sunday March 15th .
9. The annual Pig Roast will be the second Saturday in June.
10. Sue Pederson suggested that we put old photos and or articles of the school house together and put them in a book to see.  Bill reported that we have a blog spot, and Jessica mentioned that it needed to be updated. Bill will mention this in the next news letter.
11. Joan asked who is the administrator of Face Book, Bill is but it is open.  Bill does put dates on Facebook.
12. Archie has an old bible and offered to put it in our library; He will bring it and put it in the book case.
13. The building needs to be painted, or re-sided. Keith Kamppinen offered to do the painting if we provide the paint. It was decided to do the repaint. It was suggested that we get a work party to help with the preparation.  Chuck Maki suggested that we get a hold of Alternatives to help with some of our projects
14. Debbie suggested sending a card to Wendy Wanner.
15. Joan asked if anyone had any info on Kurt Heigis. Investigation has been stopped as far as anyone knows.
16. Memorial donations have been real good.
 
Election of officers: Bruce asked if any of the current directors would like to retire, or if there were any further nominations, hearing none, chuck moved to close nominations, seconded by David Maki. Motion made by Debbie, seconded by Barb that the secretary cast one unanimous ballot for the existing directors, Motion passed.
Dave made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Will to adjourn, motion passed
Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.
The directors met following the meeting, and the following officers were reelected for 2015:  Bruce President, Jerry Vice President, and Bill Sec/treas.
 
Bill Calovis, Secretary
 
Bruce Kelley, President