Rosemary Harwood, President, called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm. MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2006 Board Meeting approved as distributed.
TREASURER’S REPORT August 27 – September 30 (attached). Cash available $1928.50. Filed for audit. Sale of raffle tickets at membership luncheon $149 (will be on next report). Rosemary will be reimbursed $29.62 for purchase of EF research books not available. These were used in library display and will be kept in President’s files.
MEMBERSHIP. We now have 53 members. This includes 4 new members who joined at Membership luncheon: Judy Bates, Ester Nicastro Capon, Arlyne Singer, Pamela Newacheck. These new members will pay only half of Association Dues (Association program) – full amount for State and Branch. Mary Ann sent welcome notes to these four members. Adela offered to call them for October 23 meeting. Roseann hopes to get Directory complete before leaving for China. Draft directory available to check at this meeting. New postcards for prospective members, Orientation Brochures and other forms available. Six members did not rejoin: Diane Beecher, Lynne Meiers, Tristan Piper, Helen Rahimzadeh, Marilyn Schmidt, Judy Wilson.
IBC. Dana went with Sue Kelson to September 24 meeting. Announcements of Branch events, Yes on Proposition 85, Public Policy Survey (see Public Policy report) EF luncheons (see EF report) State Convention April 2007. There are State Chairs for LAF and EF but no district chairs. Announcement of Speech Trek (discuss later).
PUBLIC INFORMATION. Sheila sends information to CC Times (they usually print in Datebook and Calendar) and Clayton Pioneer. Announced Clayton Valley Woman’s Club Kitchen Tour Saturday, October 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm .Tickets available from members $25 or day of tour $30 – City Hall plaza.
EF. Joan said she will attend Northern California luncheon October 22 in Mountain View (EF recipients are introduced). Suggest she contact Concord Branch to go with them. Corinne is co-chair but is undergoing chemotherapy. Barbara will send card. Dana offered to help with arrangements for February luncheon with Concord.
PUBLIC POLICY. Jeanne distributed Branch Member Survey. Everyone needs to fill it out – Jennifer will be asked to put it in newsletter also. You may add subjects of interest which are not listed (e.g. environmental issues). Note branch affiliation on form.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Policies and Procedures, Standing Rules. Sue has set October 12 to meet and discuss.
Holiday Party Sunday December 3, 5:00 – 8:00. All agreed to accept Roseann’s offer to host the party. Car pools should be arranged.
Fund Raiser. Marcia suggested the program of Hollywood Hats presented by Gloria Heidi. This was suggested at last meeting. Those who have seen it (it was Clayton Valley Woman’s Club program previously) were favorably impressed. Discussion of possibilities as fund raiser. • Ticket sales – we would need to sell maximum number • Suggest every member take 2 tickets – husbands would enjoy it, too. • Probable charge for program for 100 people would be $500 (depends on attendance – find out. • Find out if Concord or Pleasant Hill branches are having this program • Find out cost of library and capacity. • Possibly have program in March. Easter is April 8, 2007. Library has several programs in March. • Check with Holy Cross Lutheran Church for possible location. • Make decision in November
NEW BUSINESS
American Fellowship Endowment for Marie Wolbach (EF). Letter received from Margaret Tutton, President, Palo Alto Branch, and Judy McCord, President, San Carlos Branch, requesting that our EF donation be designated for this endowment. Ms Wolbach inaugurated the Tech Trek program with an EF grant. The Board agreed to so designate our funds received next year. (This is not “named gift” which honors branch member(s))
Speech Trek. This was started in Watsonville for Junior and Senior High School girls. “Education as the gateway to Economic Security.” CA AAUW is asking branches to hold speech contests. Formal program. Judges – expertise. Criteria for judging. Research etc. 4 ½ to 5 ½ minutes long. To be video taped. Branch gives certificate of participation and video copy of speech. Winners district, state etc. Contest to be completed by mid-February. Juniors and seniors. Rosemary thinks it is good outreach. Rosemary talked to Concord Branch President Lana Hamilton. They are participating. Do we want to do it with them? MSC we join Concord in this endeavor. 4 high schools – they have three, we have one. Question of incentives. Branch required to give certificate of participation at branch level plus video. Concord will start in January. JoAnn suggested put in newsletter and asking who will work on it. Marcia and Jeanne said they would work on it.
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Announcements.
November Newsletter deadline is October 24, info to Jennifer Jay. Next Board meeting Monday, November 6, 7:30 pm. Next General Meeting October 23, Diamond Terrace. Clayton Community Library Book Sale on October 13 for CCLF Members, General public October 14-15.
Interest groups: Evening Literature “My Honeymoon with my Brother” by Franz Wizner at Sandi’s October 25. Lades Bridge Allegra will host October 11 Check online for info in newsletter
Adjourn 9:20. Barbara Fogerson, Secreatry