Madam President Kathy Paavola called the meeting to order. Roll was taken. All members were present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.....There are snacks available from the lunch that was served after the funeral of Terry Lahti who was a resident who passed away on Tuesday. The family has requested all memorials be made to the Center and Kathy will be sending a thank you.
SECRETARY'S REPORT......Copies were available. Joe Morgan made a motion to forgo reading of the report since
copies were provided , Don seconded motion, motion was passed.
TREASURER'S REPORT.........Marlene Colleen
Copies were available. Checking $597.54, mission savings $39,625.47, mission checking $1792.65, Cans for Kids $145.80. We obtained a short term loan from the bank for $969.50 to pay the 45/55, and the payment will be about $90.00 per month for one year. The bank loan is $21,028.68. There is a safety deposit box where no one currently can get into the box and the charge is $40.00 per year.. Marlene has suggested to get current members on the list to be able to get into the box. Marlene is waiting for the bank to get back to her. We have no idea what is in the box. Dick made a motion that we purchase a fire box to store items and not have bank box. Dick questioned about paying the short term loan with the gambling money. He was informed the monies have to be kept separate per state law. Diana made a motion to accept the report subject to audit and Joe seconded. Motion passed.
GAMBLING REPORT..p..Marge reported for the month of February. We will be receiving a refund for unsold tickets of $1,084.487 gross receipts were $41,409.00, net receipts $8,744.00, cash long/short [$10.00], net profit $3,064.53. Allowable expenses were rent $1,000, Ben's Wholesale $2,000 -$3,000, payroll $2,500-$3,500, Marge's phone/fax $23.45, MDR tax $126.41 . Meat raffles $2,000., Jim Dittmers analyze and advise $200.00, software yearly expense $452.63. Motion by Joe to accept all expenses subject to audit and seconded by laura. Marge received a statement from the MN. Dept of Employment & Economic Development that an error was made by Paychex for a higher rate so we have to pay $268.59. Motion was made by George to pay this amount to the state and Joe seconded. Motion passed. Marge also stated Paychex will not charge us for checks this month since it was their error. Mike Hill signed the lease and chose C on the renewal form, which means that on the first of every month he will receive $400.00 and the remaining rent will be 10% of the new receipts which will be paid at the end of each month.
OLD BUSINESS————.
SENIOR REPORT.....Marlene reported that they held coffees and about 10 people attend. We need to
get the word out about the lunches and coffees.
YOUTH
COMMITTEE....
DOCK REPORT....Kathy is working on getting the letters out.
RENTAL REPORT...Everything is going well and Kathy has gotten a
couple of rentals.
FUNDRAISER.....Kathy has called the person on the clothing and she
will get samples to decide on the samples and is meeting with her tomorrow. The
magnets will have the 911 no and Kathy's no along with ph for the center and
Crime watch no. Kathy will order the magnets and will take orders for the
clothing. Joe suggested we try to stay below CLIA prices.
MILFOIL...Kathy has spoken with Bill Boyer and he is trying to get
some funding to have lake treated. Bert asked if
MEMBERSHIPS.........kathy
needs some help getting the letters done and out.
NEW BUSINESS............ ^
RECYCLE DAY........The Center recycle day will be April 24, Sam to
and 2 dumpsters near store. Cleanup may be done the
week prior to the recycle day on the 17th. Volunteers will be needed. Kathy
will make something to eat that day. New chairs will be here prior to the June
rentals.
EASTER PARTY..........Diana suggested an amount of up to $500.00
for the children's party. Kathy
stated there were plenty of eggs in the shed. Joe made
a motion to allow up to $500.00 for the party and Marge seconded. Motion
passed. Diana will inform Kathy of the food and drinks they will need.
PIG ROAST.......There is also the Natl. Night Out which is on a
Tuesday in August. This will be a block
party at the center. The PIG ROAST will be the 14th
of August. The CANS FOR KIDS money will go toward some of their activities. We
will probably ask for 275lbs for pork. Penny will check with the band to see if
they can play for the PIG ROAST.
BOOYA......Tentative date will be October 9th.
ADULT DANCE.....Will try to schedule for April 24.
EAST BETHEL BOOSTER DAY.........This is a one day parade and
celebration. Kathy would like to have
some representation at the event. Suggestions are
needed, float, marching band, toss candy, etc. Money could be allocated for the
expenses for materials. We should be able to sell fundraisers items at the
event.
BENCHES........Diana suggested we provide benches for the center
which would provide places for
people to use, especially when we have events such as
the pig roast. These could be memorials for the former members. Nameplates
could be engraved and
Joe Morgan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Bert seconded.
Meeting adjourned.
laura Sloniker secretary
SIGN IN MEETING
1. KATHYPAAVOLA
2. GEORGE PAAVOLA
3. BERT HOKKANEN
4. JANE MORGAN
5. ANNKOGLER
6. JOE MORGAN
7. MIKE HARRIS
8. PENNY BERENS
9. DICK BULLOCK
10. MARLENE COLLEEN
11. LAURA SLONIKER
12. MARGE BARRETT
13. DON KOGLER
14. VfeRNA FINDORFF
15. DIANA SAENGER
16. JIM GATZ?
17. TARA NELSON
18.??SZALL
19. KlM GOULDING
20.riAVE GOULDING
NONMEMBER.........NONE
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