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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD

NORTH SHORE ALANO

October 10, 2000

6:30 p.m.

Present: Tim S., Judith K., Sue T., Hank K., Jim H., and Pat C., Steward.

Absent: Holly H., Jerry T., Bill S., James L., Tony W., GSR

This regular meeting was held in the Coffee room of the organization was called to order by the President, Tim S.

Minutes: Minutes of Previous Meeting: Minutes of the September 12,2000, meeting were discussed, and on motion duly made and seconded were accepted as amended.

Reports:

Treasury: The Treasurer was absent but sent reports of income and expense and a balance sheet which indicated a continuing, but lesser deficit for the month of September.

Finances: A review of cash flow was discussed by the members present. The President reported that contributions for the month of September 1.22 per capita, and in August they were 1.29 per head. Attendance at meeting is increased too.

An extended discussion of the "Building Fund" was held. Some board members still consider it fiscally irresponsible to have the fund in place, and pay interest to a bank and lose money on club operations each month. Other members felt the fund was established for the purpose of obtaining new quarters if the problem should arise and that it should not be tampered with. A new lease has been signed, and so we are committed to redecorating the premises, with will put a further dent in the finances of the club. Holding a fund raiser or mail campaign was discussed.

The board reaffirmed its decision that it would be best to post a discussion of the questions increasing revenue, holding fund raisers, and use of the Building fund on the web site available to the club and invite comment; to hold an open meeting and invite comment, and to post as many notices as possible to invite input and comment on the subject of either using the fund for redecorating; using the fund for payment of the Line of Credit, either directly or as a loan subject to a definite repayment schedule, and the general subject of financing the continued operation of the club..

Site Committee - Remodeling: A 33 month lease has been entered into by the board with the church to continue holding meetings in the church. The church wants the front (Window) room for Sunday. Details worked out in the lease included shared use of the room.

It was reported that the services of the exterminator are still needed as bugs were seen in certain furniture, which will be disposed of and spraying will happen.

News Letter: No Report.

New business:

Stewards: A discussion was held on the stewards. One of the stewards has become ill and overtime will become a necessity until more stewards are in place.

Social: There was no discussion of a fund raiser for Second City again. Former board member John G. will be approached by Jim H. to work with hank.

N.S.A. Conference: The board and Steward discussed the conference scheduled for November. It seems returns have come in and have been deposited.

Meetings: The club has four new meetings, resulting in increased funds and collections.

Literature: The club has always maintained literature for sale and use during meetings. The Steward brought up that volunteers were needed to pick up literature from the down town central office. It was suggested that the steward keep a list of volunteers who work down town to call on for picking up literature and delivering the same to the club. Bob K has performed this task in the past. Jim H. advised he is downtown and can do it as well.

Supplies: The club has in the past had a volunteer to pick up supplies from Sam's club or other sources, but the last one resigned after an extended period of doing it and no replacement has been obtained. It was suggested an announcement be prepared to get another volunteer.

By Laws: A discussion of the bylaws was held and the board generally felt that it was time to amend the by laws regarding the number of directors; the definition of a quorum and other facts that may come to mind. No action has been taken so far.

Board Meetings: It was noted that attendance at board meetings had decreased substantially. There was a general discussion of likely candidates for new board members, and board members who fail to attend meetings. James L. was accepted as a member of the Board and the resignation of Bob K as a board member was accepted.

Use of Web Site: Minutes of previous meetings were converted by the secretary to a format which could be loaded into the web sight. These are to be given to James L. for putting on the site. Future meetings after approval will be placed on the site as well.

Next Meeting: It was decided to hold he next meeting as an open meeting of the membership of the club and the board of the organization on October 28, 2000, at 9:15 a.m.

Whereupon the meeting was adjourned.