Respectfully submitted, Helene Haapala, secretary
Present: Webster, Haapala, Wilson, Petri, Walters, Kriesel, Ness, Summa, Moesler.
Also Present: Clare Muffly (intern)
Call to Order: Webster called meeting to order at 6:45 PM.
The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment: Motion passed to change agenda to move Jan Mitchell (Clean Water Meeting on 10/23) to top of agenda. Mitchell reported on plans for forum regarding this item which will be on November MN ballot. Participating in election but not voting on this item will count as “no” vote.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of September LWV Board meeting approved with spelling correction. (motion Moesler, second Summa. Passed).
Treasurer’s Report: Approved unanimously.
Board Discussion: Moesler reported on State LWV Action Committee. Committee supports League positions with MN Legislators. Action Alerts will be sent out to Northfield-CF e-mail list with option to opt out of further alerts.
Board discussion on “are we reaching members” – suggestions to keep current information about what is going on home page on our website. Christian, Walters, and Webster will meet to discuss communication.
Membership: Petri will do follow-ups to members who aren’t current with dues and thank you’s to members who are current. Petri will also meet with Sue Mieska to clean up roster. LWV-NCF will come out after election.
President’s Report: Webster discussed suggestions for December Fundraiser. Social exchange (entertaining from dessert and coffee to full meals).
Recap of events coming up including Oct. 11 CF Candidate Walkabout, Oct. 14 League Salon, Oct. 21 Northfield School Bd Candidate Walkabout, Oct. 23 Northfield Gen Election Candidate Forum.
Summa announced her resignation from the board.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55.
NEXT MEETING November 10, 2008 6:30 PM.
