Respectfully submitted, Helene Haapala, Secretary
Present: Webster, Peterson, Haapala, Petri, Walters, Kriesel, Ness.
Also Present: Clare Muffly (intern)
Call to Order: Webster called meeting to order at 6:45 PM.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of October LWV Board meeting approved with few minor.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Wilson not present. Webster gave general information on financials. State of Democracy grant was received. Discussion of fundraiser.
Board Discussion:
11/13 League Salon. Sam Demas (Carleton College). Co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Northfield Library.
11/22 Public Library Meeting.
President’s Report:
Webster on LWVMn Budget Committee. Looking at scaled down budget this coming year. Board will need to replace seat previously held by Summa. Several suggestions made for possible candidates.
Discussion for future programs. Appreciation Day for elected officials. “How to” on Roberts Rules. Panel discussion on education for newly elected officials and general public leaders.
Program Planning: January – Program Planning (National and Local); February – Appreciation Day for elected officials. March – Education Event on “Minnesota Miracle.” April – No Salon but Community Decision Making regarding Health Care.
Discussion re fundraiser – what/when? Webster will contact Suzanna Ciernia to let her know Walters and Paterson will make later contact regarding her offer of helping with fundraiser.
Membership:
Petri reported on membership numbers. Board members volunteered to contact members not heard from this year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52.
NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2008 6:30 P.M.