January 12th Meeting

Members present: 13
Guest: Richard Pipes

Sherry called meeting to order at 12:10pm

Sherry reported that the pancake supper just covered expenses. David Chaney provided the entertainment which was enjoyed by all. Debbie will contact fire department to see if we can use their facility for the next one.

A reminder about Dinner Theatre, Saturday, March 25.

Members were reminded that semi-annual dues are now due.

We need to come up with some fund raisers. A Sunday buffet lunch was suggested, possibly at South Eastern. Would need to pre-sell tickets. Tentative date May 7. A motion was made by Debbie to do buffet lunch, seconded by David, passed unanimously. Nelson will contact school to see if we can hold it there. He felt that we did not advertise enough or early enough for the pancake supper.

Attendance at meetings has dropped. Nelson made a motion if members miss three meetings in a row without reason or contact, a letter should be sent. If the fourth meeting is missed after getting letter, Board accepts resignation, seconded by Debbie, passed unanimously. Members need to use buddy system to contact members prior to meetings. Jim said we should be looking at quality, not quantity as we did two years ago.

Julie introduced guest Richard Pipes who has just moved to Walnut Cove from Pisgah National Forest, he has family in the area. It is hoped that Richard will visit us again with a view to membership.

There being no further business, Debbie made a motion to adjourn, seconded by David. Meeting adjourned 12:45pm.