{"id":1207,"date":"2024-11-10T10:43:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?p=1207"},"modified":"2024-11-10T10:43:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:43:32","slug":"board-meeting-minutes-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?p=1207","title":{"rendered":"Board Meeting Minutes, November, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attending:\u00a0<\/strong>Harold, Bruce, Gordy, Wes, Bonnie, Candi, Ralph, Sharon, Michael L., Mike M., Trevor, Todd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting called to order by President Candi Gerard at 6pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretaries Report:<\/strong>\u00a0Nothing to report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer’s Report: <\/strong>Good month for the club, our auction was successful, dues have been rolling in (37 new memberships and renewals so far since October.) Incoming – auction, dues, lap room, club sales, classes. We made a deposit from October. Well done everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Discussion> about purchasing a money market account, or CD vs. high-percentage savings account. The club has enough funds to make an investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonnie motioned, Wes seconded, and all unanimously voted to move forward at WECU. Motion passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federation Report:<\/strong> nothing to report<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wagonmaster:<\/strong> N\/A latest field trip to Swift Creek was a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mineral Council:<\/strong> Field trip to Blanchard Mt. for Stilpnomelane Saturday, 11\/16, More info HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lapidary Room:<\/strong> Shelves cleaned up for auction, found blades for 12″ and 16″ saws. General cleaning has been performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show 2025:<\/strong> Inquiry about raising cost of entry (currently $15\/ft). In comparison to other clubs, we currently have the lowest cost of entry. <Discussion> The show was originally created to be self-sustaining, not meant to be a source of profit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Discussion> regarding vendors, table space, raffle prizes, budget for expenses, advertising, security, etc. Idea was brought up to have higher-end raffle prizes, each with its own ticket receptacle. This may increase ticket sales and encourage people to go for a prize they really want to win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A local dairy recently went out of business; Mike can procure 4-gallon milk crates for $4\/each. Candi made a motion, voted, and passed to purchase 50-60 crates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATM for the show – $50 fee for the weekend, $3.50\/transaction fee for users. If things go well, the vendor may waive $50 delivery fee in the future. Board unanimously voted to book it for the show in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President 2025: <\/strong>Harold is considering running. Do we have anyone to run against? Nominations can be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Todd: three things – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Scholarship info has been send to WWU admin, will remind in January\/ New Years. Deadline to apply is 2\/15\/25. Discussed verbiage and ways to promote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Website: links were getting hijacked and sending users to Japanese sales sites. 2 years of a SSL encryption service have been purchased, though WordPress is not immune to malware. Paid for a ticket to add a new SSL plugin for $8\/month. May become a recurring expense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Dues: we no longer send mail to people’s homes, is it necessary to collect people’s address?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@ Next meeting in November, we will be asking for a holiday chairperson<\/strong> to organize decorations and details for the December holiday meal \/ meeting. Fried chicken, ham will be procured by Mike, Ralph (thanks, guys!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief discussion about stones on dop sticks. Consensus is to silently auction them at meetings.<\/p>\n

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Attending:\u00a0Harold, Bruce, Gordy, Wes, Bonnie, Candi, Ralph, Sharon, Michael L., Mike M., Trevor, Todd Meeting called to order by President Candi Gerard at 6pm. Secretaries Report:\u00a0Nothing to report. Treasurer’s Report: Good month for the club, our auction was successful, dues have been rolling in (37 new memberships and renewals so far since October.) Incoming – auction, dues, … <\/p>\n

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