The meeting was called to order at 12:19pm

Attendance: Lori, Dawn, Kayla and Kathy

Additions to the agenda: none

Approval of the agenda: Motion by Kayla supported by Kathy, MSC

Approval of the Minutes of Sept 3: Motion by Dawn supported by Kayla, MSC

Treasurers report:  Kayla gave her financial report

Bills to be paid: $11.16 to Lori Anthony for beer and soda for the dinner and $163.06 to Kayla Ranger-Dean for decorations for dinner.  Motion by Dawn supported by Kathy, MSC.

New Business

  1. Holiday Extravaganza - Discussion was held over dates and locations.  Kayla will check to see if we can use the school cafeteria and what the associated costs are.  Dates will be set soon so we can begin promoting the event.
  2. Event to replace Mattawan Days Festival - Motion by Kathy supported by Kayla to postpone an event 1 more year, MSC
  3. October Newsletter Content- Chinn Chinn will be our featured business, holiday extravaganza info, awards dinner honorees, web site update, members list.
  4. Web site  - Lori shared info with the board about a Drupal driven web site and showed examples of features.  Motion by Dawn supported by Kathy to go with new web site design and pay Lori Anthony $300 for the design, MSC

Unfinished Business

  1. Secretary Position: The board still has an opening for Secretary.  Kathy said she would do the job, MSC
  2. Taxes and cost of preparation:  Kayla's CPA will be doing our taxes at a cost of $70 to $100 per hour.

Comments - The newsletter distribution was discussed and members would like to see some additional copies printed and distributed at local locations such as the post office, Kayla's office, etc.

Meeting adjourned at 1:05 pm