Members Present:       Tina, Kim, Katherine, Nicole, Marie & Brenda
Prospective Members:  Carla
Gold Team Buddy:       Candi

Welcome & Opening Activity:
All of the women present were welcomed by Tina Altman, President of the Woodbury Women of Today chapter. The warm up activity was a Line up Game that required everyone to line up according to their favorites and similarities. (# kids, # siblings, # organizations involved in, fave junk food, fave vacation spot, etc.)  FUN.

Announcements:
The BIG news from the Minnesota Women of Today Winter State Convention was the numerous awards that the Woodbury Chapter received.

1.  The Phoenix award was given to honor the chapter’s success despite the challenges it faced. This award was only given to one other chapter. The Woodbury Chapter was also recognized for membership growth and good chapter management. (A special thanks to Tina and Kim for continuing to press on and for working so hard to get new members) 
2.  President Tina was awarded the President’s Pin for standing out among her peers.

3.  President Tina was also awarded the Presidential Medallion for her leadership.

4.  The Woodbury Chapter received a $200.00 grant from the Foundation to help offset expenses.

Kim was commended for her membership recruitment efforts and was presented with a card of appreciation from the group.  (GREAT JOB KIM)

BIRTHDAYS:  Nicole and Kim were recognized for their birthdays during the month of February.

Updates:
WEBSITE - The Women of Today web site is constantly being updated. If you have a local event that you want other members to know about, give Tina the information and she will post it on the web site.
PROMOTIONS- the Woodbury Magazine ad finally appeared in the January issue. Kim continues to post flyers advertising the group around town. To date, these flyers have been the most successful method. New ideas for future promotion are always welcome.

TREASURERS REPORT:

 

Woodbury Women of Today Financial Statement
as of February 11, 2008 - Balance $447.37

Date CK#              What/To                  Amt
22-Aug deposit Opening Balance           $272.33
22-Aug 96 MN WOT- dues                    $(70.00)
22-Aug w/d Wells Fargo, Bank Bag       $(5.00)
10-Oct 95 MN WOT- insurance             $(30.65)
28-Oct 97 MN WOT- dues Jenson         $(35.00)
5-Nov deposit Deposit- dues- Jenson     $40.00
19-Nov deposit Deposit- Herbergers       $75.00
19-Nov deposit Deposit-Happ. Books     $150.00
22-Nov w/d Entertainment Payment       $(120.00)
12-Dec deposit dues- Herbert/Selness   $80.00

12-Dec deposit Deposit- happ books      $60.00
13-Dec 98 MN WOT dues- Herbert/Sel.  $(70.00)
19-Dec w/d Entertainment Payment       $(90.00)
28-Dec deposit Deposit-Happ Books      $30.00
10-Jan w/d Rainbow Foods- Flowers      $(5.31)
6-Feb deposit Deposit- 2 dues               $75.00
9-Feb 100 MN WOT- 2 dues/ins.           $(109.00)
11-Feb GRANT from Foundation            $200.00

$200 will be reimbursed to President Tina Altman this month. 

Open Board Positions:
There are a number of open board positions with secretary and treasurer to be filled asap if possible. The Women of Today year runs from May 1st to April 30th. CandI, our Gold Team Buddy shared a few insights on the duration of board positions. She said that 2 year terms are not recommended because of burn out. A 1 year term on a rotating basis was recommended instead. Tina said she would be willing to continue on as the group’s president, but that she would let the group deicide at a later date.

Training:
Candi also shared information with us about an upcoming training for the various board positions.

The LOTS (Local Officer Training Seminar) event will be held on Sat., May 3rd in Albany. The cost is $12.00 for advance registration and that amount includes lunch and materials.

New Meeting Night?
Several members have expressed concern over the Tuesday night meeting. Many are not able to make it because of other obligations. An informal poll was taken and the best alternative night based on the input received would be the 1st Wednesday of the month. Candi asked that it not be the 2nd Wednesday of the month, otherwise she would not be able to make the meetings. She also explained that before a change can take place, the Chapter’s bylaws have to be reviewed. If there is a by law referring to this type of change, a 30-60 day notice would be required as well as a 2/3 majority vote. If there is no mention of this issue in the bylaws, only a 50% vote would be needed.
ACTION:  Tina will review the bylaws and keep the group up to speed. A new meeting night could be implemented as soon as April.

Yearly Planning Meeting:
A planning meeting will be held in the next 2-3 weeks.

ACTION:  Tina will poll everyone by e-mail to see what day and time work best. The meeting will last about 1-2 hours. It will most likely be held at a coffee shop. Sati was recommended as a possible meeting location. The items on the agenda will center on planning for the upcoming year. Topics to be discussed will include volunteer projects and tentative dates as well as future socials and chapter growth. The meeting will happen before our next member monthly meeting March 11th.

Area Meeting:
Flyers for the District 8,9, 10 and 11 Area Meeting were passed out. The meeting will be held in Golden Valley on April 4th starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7.00. RSVP by March 31st to Vicki Rockwell at DD09@mnwt.org.

 

Thanks to Kim for taking and typing up the meeting minutes. GREAT JOB!!!!

 

All my best,

President Tina Altman

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