January 2, 2006
Present: JoAnn Caspar, Helen Rahimzadeh, Joyce Atkinson, Rosemary Harwood, Dee Totman, Jill Day, Allegra Mills, Diana Bauer, Diane Rogers, Carol Wolfe, Joan Chesterman.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by co-president Allegra Mills.
Secretary: The minutes were approved with no corrections.
Special Appreciation: Allegra Mills thanked JoAnn Caspar for graciously hosting the Christmas Party at her home and how a wonderful time was had by all.
Officers Reports: The treasurer’s report was given along with a budget review for the 2005-2006 year. JoAnn Caspar stated that Kay Lane would need $650 by March 1st for the Tech Trek attendee that the branch is paying for since CBCA was paying for the two other attendees. It was necessary for the branch to cover the cost of the third attendee. Jill Day, Treasurer stated that the budget review was short approximately $1,000, and for the branch to possibly discuss a fundraiser or perhaps consider not having a state convention attendee paid by the branch. Further discuss continued. Jill stated the national dues were going to be increased this year by $2 to a total of $82 per member and if the branch was thinking of raising dues it needed to be approved by the March general meeting. Joan Chesterman motioned, to raise the branch dues by $3 for a total of $85, seconded by JoAnn Caspar. Motion voted and passed.
Program: no one present, Allegra Mills reported there will be an event on Jan 23-Monday, general meeting at Diamond Terrace there will be three woman from Iran, Lebanon, and Philipines to share their experiences in adapting to life in the US. Hospitality would be notified. Allegra mentioned the program chairs need to be reminded of getting in the the 21st Century Application.
Membership: – Carol Wolfe was asked to give the presidents the remaining directories which still needed distributing to members. Various members helped in passing these on to appropriate members. Julia Garcia is recovery from hip surgery and would appreciate your cards/calls.
EF: Dee Totman reported the luncheon is on Feb 25,2006, at the Cabana Clubhouse and our responsibility will be salads and need camillas flowers also, there will be a signup sheet at the next meeting. Diane Rogers mentioned that she received additional donation forms for LAF. Discussion continued regarding donations for both EF & LAF, it was recommended that a mailing piece be sent out to all members regarding these donations especially for those who don’t attend the meetings and would like to remember to donate. Dee and Diane would coordinate efforts in completing this task.
Public Policy: no report Sue Kelson absent Public Information: no report Sandy Hansen absent
Library & Community Representative: Joyce Atkinson reported that the library was working on getting a permanent librarian and the application submittal process was now closed and they were interviewing and everyone is hoping our Jeanne Boyd will be awarded the position. A new childrens librarian has been hired already.
Newsletter: all submissions should go directly to Roseann at rkrane@yahoo.com. Allegra mentioned she was out of town after Jan 10- till the end of the month.
IBC- Allegra noted that members unsure if this would take place in Walnut Creek??? Interest Group Announcements: Couple bridge date changed and would be submitted to newsletter.
Respectfully submitted, Helen Rahimzadeh co-secretary