October 17, 2011
Council of Pheathers Meeting
Respectfully submitted by: Jackie Dorsey
IN ATTENDANCE:
Vice President Bruce Broulik, Secretary, Membership Occifer Amy Buchanan, Communications Occifer Mary Libbey, Keeper of the Phlock Tammy Esser, Executive Officer Jackie Dorsey, Member Advocates Paul Fraas, Norbert Camacho and Joe DiLuzio, Terry Clark, Past Presidents Jim (JT) Thomas and Jim VanPelt.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mary Libbey called the meeting to order at 7:06pm.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Laurie Ramsteck not present but minutes posted to web site. Joe made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Amy and the motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Suzanne Templin not present but report was emailed to Council and there was no discussion. Joe DiLuzio made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Amy Buchanan and the motion passed unanimously
MEMBERSHIP OCCIFER’S REPORT:
Amy Buchanan reported that we had around 67 people at the last Phlocking. Our club added one family last month. Dues notifications will be sent out soon. Tammy Esser made a motion to approve the report, it was seconded by Jim Thomas and the motion passed unanimously.
KEEPER OF THE PHLOCK REPORT:
Tammy Esser reported the fall picnic went well with about 50 attendees. She announced that next year she will ask for a new Chair Parrot for the event. This month’s phlocking raffle table proceeds will benefit turkeys for the homeless. The Lucky Stars will be book donations for autistic children. Music will be the talents Decibel with slide show from this year’s Meeting of the Minds. Jackie Dorsey made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Amy Buchanan and the motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS OCCIFER’S REPORT:.
The PO box passed in last months meeting was discussed. It was decided that 2 officers should have the keys. Both need to be present when opening account. It was agreed that Amy will be primary key master and Jackie would hold the second key (due to logistics). Web site is up and running and the Clubspaces account has expired. For now Mary will send out all emails. Once she has new email running occifers will be able to send out emails. Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Tammy Esser and the motion passed unanimously.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bruce Broulik had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE OFFIGER’S REPORT:
Jackie Dorsey stated that she has made a spreadsheet of our Club assets and asked that Mary send out email with current list requesting additions to keep building list. A motion was made by Amy Buchanan to accept the report, it was seconded by Tammy Esser and the motion passed unanimously.
MEMBER ADVOCATE’S REPORT:
Paul Fraas discussed one members question. The discussion that followed gave Paul answer for member. No other issues at this time. Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Jim Thomas and the motion passed unanimously.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Lisa Schott not present. Mary reported that FITA registration is now one line. Next FITA meeting is at 4pm at the bowling alley (with an open bowling night to follow). Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Joe DiLuzio and the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BIDNESS:
CHRISTMAS PARTY UPDATE:
Tammy reports. Tickets are available in person or by mail. Cost of tickets is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Deadline November 28th was established as last day to buy tickets.
NEW BIDNESS:
PHCF ELECTIONS:
Jim Thomas, the elections chair parrot, announced there are several council positions open: Secretary, Keeper, Executive Officer and President. An email will be sent out by end of month for nominations. Campaigning will conclude with elections at the end of November.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Jim Van Pelt will host the event November 20 at his house at 2pm. Jim requested $200 for food and supplies (all members BYOB and side dishes). Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the request, it was seconded by Joe DiLuzio and the motion passed unanimously without further discussion.
BACK TO NATURE:
Tammy asked on behalf of Greg and Suzanne Templin for $200 for BTN to be presented at the next workday on October 29. The extra money will help offset upcoming moving expenses. Tammy Esser made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Mary Libbey. Further discussion concluded with a motion that passed unanimously.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jim Thomas, it was seconded by Bruce Broulik and the motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
