8 Jan 07 – Meeting
The bi-monthly meeting of the Iowa/Illinois WID Chapter was called to order by our President, Barb Efflandt at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Barb Efflandt, Brenda Hanes, Debbie Batchelor, Mary Maland, Pam DeMaught, and Mary Adams.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance as of 3 Dec 06: $37,642.50
(See attached report)
Audit:
The audit was completed by Betty Dickson and Jean Ligeno on 21 Dec 06.
Symposium:
Date changed to 8 Mar 07 in order to accommodate one of our speakers (Buzz Sutherland). A meeting will be held on 7 Feb 07 to finalize the arrangements. We are still seeking additional speakers. Bonnie Sparks was recommended.
WID Wisdom Events:
· WID Wisdom event in December (Handling Holiday Stress) – not well attended – partnered with MWR – think timing was bad. Need to stress on flyers and notices that there is no cost to attend this training.
· Dianne Wheeler is suggesting they do another one on Media Marketing (how tv ads entice and mislead). Will work again with MWR. Cost of room will be $25 and speaker fee is $35.
· Make sure we advertise that these sessions are free to attend.
Membership:
Membership teleconference with all other chapters on 21 Dec 06 (Joy Fleming and Barb Efflandt). Discussion was held on how to get more members involved. There was also some discussion on the email traffic on this topic. We are always looking for new ideas to keep and attract members but we need more participation from the current membership.
Suggest planning a “fun” event in the fall (pizza party, picnic, bowling, trivia night, etc.). Jennifer McCalester-Conner indicated we have two big events to get members together (symposium/golf) and need to have more opportunities to get WID members together.
Jen suggested October since it is Breast Cancer awareness month and thought we could do something to raise money for breast cancer – how about a Pink Ribbon Ball?
Scholarships:
Last year, we awarded a total of 4 - $1,000 scholarships and 5 - $500 scholarships. Mary Maland reported that the deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 07 and they will be awarded 11 May 07. A minimum of five (5) scholarships will be given. Discussion was held on whether to give funds directly to the student vs. to the school. Committee will re-look this procedure. The scholarship will be advertised in Arsenal Announcement and at the Symposium.
By-Laws:
Debbie Batchelor and Kathy Granger are currently reviewing our By-Laws for possible amendments or changes.
Golf Outing:
Set up a committee in March – Brenda Hanes to head. Recommended we work around the Deere Classic date.
Miscellaneous:
NDIA/WID Annual Meeting held 30 Nov 06 at the Isle of Capri (cost WID - $608.61) – We recognized scholarship recipients & parents and installation of officers. Nice turn-out - a total of 46 people. There were three WID scholarship recipients and their families that attended (Tiffany Batchelor, Rebecca Hawkins, and James Skadel). With the scholarship recipients and their families, WID represented a total of 17 of the 46 people in attendance.
Those in attendance recommended we do this again next year. It was a great way to recognize the scholarship recipients and to get together with NDIA.
Donations:
As of Oct 06, we made donations to the following organizations:
· $283 – New Comers Luncheon on 30 Oct 06
· $50 – MWR Hole Sponsor for 6 Oct 06 Outing
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$600 – RIA
· $500 – Toys for Tots
· $750 – Emergency relief for a local Army Reserve Soldier to purchase a helmet for their child, who was born prematurely and having difficulty with the growth of the baby’s growth plate.
· $300 – Travis Hearn fund – local High School football player who was injured on the football field this fall.
At our meeting in November, it was agreed to and approved that any requests for donations up to $500 (for each occasion) that were previously approved in the past, could be approved without board vote. This would allow the President and Treasurer to make the decision based on their judgment and sufficient funding.
Also, at a board meeting last year, a donation/contribution committee consisting of the Vice President, Treasurer, and Audit Committee Chairman was established. Jean Ligeno developed a form for the request evaluation, so the Treasurer will have documentation for payment. Our criteria/priority for approval of donations is as follows:
Support
Organized Community Charity, e.g. Red Cross
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Next Board Meeting: 12 March 07 at
Jack’s Place in