SWWLA Meeting

8-6-07

Board Members Attending:  Larry, Cathy, Martha, Sharon K., Sharon R., Connie, Lori.

Members Attending:  Bob, Kirk, Jacintha, Cory, Jennifer, Sandy R, Dan, Linda.

President Larry Raley opened the meeting.

The minutes were read by Secretary Sharon Rico.  Sharon K moved the minutes be accepted as read, it was seconded by Cathy and the motion was passed.

Lori moved that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted as written, Sharon K. seconded the motion and it was passed

Checking     $2,178.62

Savings       $   168.31

C of D        $7,190.10

Total           $9,537.03

Newsletter Editor Martha Brooks reported the deadline will be Sept 10^th and she would like to receive articles on the ALSA Show results, an Open Fair article and the Minutes.

New Business:

A 1996 precedent that appointed terms not be considered part of the two full elected terms on the Board is in place. This was discussed and accepted.

Larry wrote a letter to Wally Baker, President of ALSA, requesting funds to sponsor our participation in the Rose Parade citing the sponsorship of the Southern California Association in the Tournament of Roses Parade.  The letter was discussed and adjusted.  Sharon R. moved that the letter be sent, Cathy seconded the motion and it was passed.

Bob is sending Obstacles to Lincoln NE for the ALSA National Show and will fly there to set up the course.  He is looking for a trailer to haul them east and back.  ALSA offered him $250. to offset his expenses and then sent SWWLA a letter asking that $250-350. be sent to ALSA or Bob would have no financial assistance.  Sharon K. moved that $350. be paid directly to Bob to offset his costs, Martha seconded the motion and it was passed.  A letter in response to ALSA will be sent by Larry.

There was a discussion of how to organize an annual budget for SWWLA.  It was proposed that there be a work session to look at expenses and develop future fund raising.  Sharon K will set up a meeting for Oct 10^th.

A Nominating Committee has been developed.  Jeanie Lindemann is the chairperson and Kirk and Caroline complete the committee.  Larry and Sharon R. are up for reelection

Kirk proposed that SWWLA donate $250. to the State Fair 4-H for awards.  Martha moved that the $250. be donated, Connie seconded the motion and it was passed.

Lori moved that the meeting be adjourned, Martha seconded the motion and it was passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Rico, Secretary