Woodbury Women of Today Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2007

Members Present: Tina, Kim & Janet
Prospective Members Present: Nicole, Natasha & Katherine

Welcome Activity
Everyone was asked to make a name tag and write down things that they are thankful for as well as a few things that make them unique.

Announcements

• Special thanks to those that sold coupons at the Herberger’s Community Day Event.
• Janet’s daughter toured the College of St. Scholastica and felt like it was a good fit.
• Tina had an update from a neighborhood watch group, petty theft is on the rise, so people need to be more aware of safety precautions. Tina suggested that the group brainstorm about this topic and do a related activity in the future. Natasha mentioned that she volunteers at the Woodbury Police Department.
• The next meeting will focus on a new member ceremony. Roses will be presented to new members. There will be a discussion about open board positions and name tags will hopefully be ready.

Treasurer’s Report – Opening Balance $ 272.33 current balance $246.68

Date       Ck#    What/To                           Amt
22-Aug    96     MN WOT- dues                  $ (70.00)
22-Aug             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 dues- Jenson         $ 40.00
13-Nov             deposit - Herbergers           $ 75.00

Promotion Update
Local coffee shops and other shops with community bulletin boards have been re-flyered with the exception of the two main grocery stores.
A Women of Today announcement was published in the last issue of the Woodbury Bulletin.
Kim will follow up with the Woodbury Magazine as they had previously promised that our ad would appear in the November issue.

Brainstorming- Projects, Events
• The website has been updated. Tina updates the site every three weeks. If you have an event that you would like to share with the group forward that information to Tina and it can be posted on the website.
• Happenings Books will be sold until Dec.15th. People should be prepared to turn in money and unsold books at the December meeting.
• Early estimates from the Herberger’s Day event show that the group probably made $75-80.00. Next year, the group will choose a different (higher traffic) Herberger’s.
• Speakers- The idea of inviting speakers to come and speak to the group about a topic was brought up. Several topics were mentioned and they included: health and wellness, safety, weight loss, self defense, stress management, crafts – demo to group, jewelry making, Woodbury Police Dept.., Chiropractor, women’s empowerment. Tina will send out a survey to get a better idea of what speakers people would be interested in hearing from. Speaker guidelines will have to be clear before anyone is invited to come speak to the group.
Do a volunteer event with Woodbury Estates in the next 3 months. Kim will follow up.