The Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Branch of the
American Association of University Women met at the home of
Carol Hildebrand on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at 6:00
p.m. The membership held a covered dish dinner as the
opening meeting of the 2007-2008 year.
A business meeting was held
following two programs. Beth Brobst introduced the
scholarship winners who were in attendance. Each was
introduced and presented plans for the educational aid that
was awarded. Winners of the Marilyn Gardner Award were
Julie Story, who is pursuing a PhD from University of
Phoenix, online, and Stephanie Reicheldorfer, who is
pursuing a Masters Degree in History from Temple
University. In addition, Tracy Foster, who is pursuing a BS
in Nursing, received the Pamela Piette Educational Aid for
undergraduate award. She will graduate on December 22, 2007
and plans on joining this chapter. In addition, Carol
Hildebrand presented a slide show entitled “Wild Africa:
Botswana and Zambia.” This program was full of colorful
scenes from her Elderhostel trip into these two areas of
rural Africa. The slides featured amazing animals and a
variety of scenes of everyday life.
In attendance were President
Andie Bennett, Past President Pat Burd, Treasurer Angela
Black, Program Vice President Diane Whitaker, and Secretary
Bonnie Rosamilia. The only absent officer was Michele Long,
Membership Vice President. New member Amidea Daniel was
introduced.
No minutes of the previous
meeting were read.
A treasurer’s report was
given by Angela Black. Beginning balance was $6,686.12 with
revenue of $2,396.00 from dues; $54.00 Book Sale; $22.00
Legal Advocacy Fund; $4,800.00 Thrivent Financial.
Expenditures included $378.50 Book Sale; $200.00 Service
Awards; $5.00 Administration and Resources; $34.11 Cheer
Committee; $3,200.00 Thrivent Financial; $150.00 Facility
Fees; $750.00 Education Foundation; $4,500.00
Scholarships; $1,692.00 National Due; $380.00 State Dues.
The closing balance for the checking account was $1,549.54
and the total savings and checking account balances was
$4,218.05. Angela presented the proposed budget for the
2007-2008 year. Motion to approve the budget as presented
was made by Linda Frye, seconded by Betty Nelson.
Unanimously approved.
Angela Black also presented a
letter from Internal Revenue Service stating that all
organizations making less than $25,000 annually are now
required to file tax returns. She did not feel comfortable
filing a tax return for the branch. Diane Whitaker talked
about her contact with IRS concerning this tax return for
another organization and she was told that it would be done
online and would be a very simple report. Angela agreed to
look into this tax return before asking someone else to do
this.
Angela presented a bill for
liability insurance that the Branch has had in the past.
There was a discussion that followed. Ellie Zimmerman made
a motion to pay this bill for liability insurance to protect
the branch from forgery, theft, fraud, and protection for
the treasurer and others carrying money for the
organization. Second, by Amy Carroll. Motion carried. |
Diane Whitaker, Vice
President for Programs, announced that the next program
would be a “Candidates’ Debate” to be held on Thursday,
October 4, 2007, in City Council Chambers of City Hall
beginning at 7:30 p.m. Advertisement, room reservations,
letters of invitation to candidates, and contact with John
Lipez for radio coverage have all been done. The following
committees have been arranged: Andie Bennett - welcome and
introductions; Betty Nelson – asking questions of
candidates; Roberta Doyle – timer; Carol Hildebrand –
refreshments. A meeting at Kephart Plaza will be held the
week of September 17 to word all questions and outline the
evening’s events. (NOTE: meeting has been set for Friday,
September 21, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Community
Room of Kephart Plaza. All are invited to attend.)
The next Board of Directors
meeting has been scheduled for the same evening as the
meeting for the Candidates Debate (Friday, September 21,
2007) in the Community Room of Kephart Plaza beginning at
7:00 p.m.
New Business: Beth Brobst
reported that Kira Bishop (Karen Williamson) of Orlando,
Florida, contacted her about the branch receiving memorials
for her mother, Amber Goodlander. To date, $125.00 in
memorials has been received and they have been earmarked to
be used for the scholarship for an undergraduate degree.
Angela Black will send an accounting to the family showing
all contributions that have been received.
Bobbie Way distributed the
yearbooks for 2007-2008 to all members present. She asked
that members take books for non-present members to save on
the postage of sending them.
Toni Tomasi reported that the
dates for the Book Sale are listed in the yearbook. She
urged each member to reserve those dates to work at the
sale. A price and sort date was set for Wednesday,
September 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Ross Library to sort the
leftover books from the library’s book sale. Also the books
are starting to accumulate in the storage garage and there
is a need to price and sort those also.
Beth Brobst introduced the
LAF (Legal Advocacy Fund) envelope to the membership. She
explained that each member is asked to donate $5 per year
towards this fund. It can be done in one payment or in
several.
Pat Burd asked about a
memorial for Sandy Hamman. Betty Nelson will purchase a
book in her memory such as a book on quilting, or one of her
many other interests.
Toni Tomasi asked if the
membership would allocate an additional $25 to be given to
Stella McMasters to replace the gift card that she had been
given as a thank you for storing books in her garage.
Unanimously approved.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:42
p.m.
Bonnie Rosamilia,
Secretary |
American Association of
University Women
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