Approved March 10, 2009
Present: Peterson, Haapala, Wilson, Petri, Walters, Ness, Moesler, Christian (Website Mgr.), Sharon Gates-Hull.
Peterson called meeting to order at 6:40 PM.
Minutes from January meeting approved.
Treasurer’s Report approved.
Discussion:
- 2009 Planning:
January 23, 2009, program planning meeting led by Jane McWilliams. Briefing paper on education (new MN Miracle for education funding) was group preference. Other issues suggested were nuclear energy, race and redistricting, the Legacy Amendment.
Discussion regarding blog policy and observer policy. Appropriate for observer to comment (especially if there is a LWV policy on that issue)? Next step is to have discussion among observers (past and present) on the issue. Peterson will make arrangements to set this up.
- Legislative Interviews. Moesler has questions and instructions from MN LWV website. Cannon Falls may participate, Northfield will probably not.
- Fundraising and Building Membership: Discussion of adding additional ways for contacting us such as e-mail link from website.
Upcoming Events:
- Feb. 13, 2009 Elected Officials Party. Reminder phone calls. Petri will send mail invites to National LWV members. Peterson will get wine and other beverages. Calls will be made to elected officials to invite/remind them of event
- NO League Salon in March
- March 14, 2009 Fun with Roberts Rules of Order, 1-4 PM at St. Olaf.
- March 26, 2009 Education Event with Diane Cirksena. Peterson will contact her to get details worked out
- April 14, 2009. Salon. “Iron Jawed Angels” (DVD)
- April Health Care Forum has been re-scheduled for October 2009.
- April 30, 2009 ANNUAL MEETING. Discussed options. Will be held at Eagle’s Club with a spaghetti dinner. Peterson will contact possible speakers (President of Bush Foundation, Pam Wheelock, etc). Proposals for by-law changes have to be to State LWV by mid-Feb. Get them to Peterson by then. Budget Committee needs to meet by March meeting. Nominating Committee in place.
Committee Reports:
- Membership: Petri reported that directory should be ready soon
- Cannon Falls: Meeting set for March 9th at 2 PM for membership and planning
- Communications: Sharon Gates-Hull helping with e-Catalyst (thanks Sharon!)
Other Business: Discussed intern payment/stipend.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:51 PM.
