The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Candi Gerard at her home.\u00a0 We did social distance ourselves and wear masks.\u00a0 In attendance: Wes & Deb Gannaway, Michael Langley, Ralph Sisco, Bonnie Keel, Gordy Gerard, Rick Barrett, Glenn Ishihara, and Linda Mitchell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the last meeting were approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Committee Reports: There were no committee reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Board Member Positions: Usually, this time of year, we have a nominating committee for next year\u2019s board member positions. If anyone is interested in a board member position, please contact Candi with the position you are interested in. In case there is no interest, the current board members will stay in office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ads in the Newsletter: There was a discussion of ads in the newsletter. Ads are limited to 5 lines for $5, must be approved by the board, and advance payment. Ads can be placed on the club\u2019s Facebook page for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lapidary Room: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The contract for the lapidary room at the mall was discussed. The location is in Bellis Fair Mall, Space 424 (the previous tenant was Chocolate Forte). A motion was made to accept and sign the contract, the motion was seconded, and was passed unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A work group to move the lapidary equipment from the storage area to the mall will be set up. More information will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is an area for members to sell their rock-related items. There will be a monthly donation for the square footage members request. If you sell items, you will be required to volunteer in the front showroom. Prepayment will be required each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lapidary equipment will be in the back portion for member use. Classes will be offered. Pre-payments will be required for use of the equipment and for classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More information will be forthcoming on costs, rules and guidelines and any other open-ended issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm
Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Candi Gerard at her home.\u00a0 We did social distance ourselves and wear masks.\u00a0 In attendance: Wes & Deb Gannaway, Michael Langley, Ralph Sisco, Bonnie Keel, Gordy Gerard, Rick Barrett, Glenn Ishihara, and Linda Mitchell. Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the last meeting were approved. … <\/p>\n