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Minutes of Special Meeting Re Tribute to CALDA’s Founders

CALDA Forum Chatroom

August 31, 2006

6:36 pm – 7:33 pm

 

Officers Present:

X Carol Ludlow, President

X Connette Blalock, Vice-President

X Annette Gomez, Secretary

X Odine Limanski, Treasurer

 

Directors Present:        

X Robin Schumacher, Membership Chair

X Marcel Neumann, Technology Chair    

X Robin Wilson, Education Chair

X Moira Boyle, Public Relations Chair

X Carl Knoll, Newsletter Chair

X Kimberlie Hall, Conference Chair

X Debbie Driver, Nominations & Elections Chair

 

Others Present:

None

 

6:36 p.m. Called to order by Carol Ludlow.

 

Carol announced that she researched the original founders and they were Kathryn Elias,
Glynda Mathewson, Jim Snyder and Mari Loftus. Carol went around to each board member for their comment on how tribute should be paid to these people. Connette felt that some type of recognition was in order, but wasn’t sure about the issue of paying everything for them to attend the conference. Moira wondered if each of the founders could be reached. She felt that we needed to agree on a budget and stick to that. Also she felt that they would need to compromise. Marcel would invite them to stay on Saturday evening, speak at the conference on how CALDA was started, room and board provided. Robin S. agreed with the need to establish a budget and Marcel’s idea. Annette, Odine, Carl and Debbie agreed to Saturday night only, an honorary plaque and input from the founders if feasible. Kimberlie agreed to an honorary plaque and discounted costs for them, but did not agree to pay all their costs.

The cost of a room for one night would be $150.00 per person or $600.00 for the 4 founders plus the cost of the plaque. Carol then asked each board member if there was any objection to this cost. No one objected.

Transportation costs were then discussed. Robin S. and Debbie wanted transportation costs included. Marcel thought $1000.00 to cover all costs should be budgeted. Carol thought $1500.00. Carl and Connette did not favor paying for transportation. Kimberlie agrees to $350.00 per person maximum for everything.  After Carol told the members that CALDA presently has $70,000.00 in the bank, Annette also favored paying for transportation. It was agreed by all that Carol would have to see which of the founders would be interested in attending and what the airfare costs would be before any further action. A fax vote will take place after Carol gets this information for the board.

 

Connette said that one teaching slot still needed to be filled. Carl and Marcel offered to teach. Robin S. asked about the attorney she had suggested for advanced family law, but her referral was already on the agenda. Carol will email the updated agenda to the board and this issue will continue on our talklist. Connette wants to know who will team up with speakers to announce and act as liaison. After everyone receives the updated agenda, board members can also choose speakers to announce.

 

At 7:33 p.m. Carol adjourned the meeting.  

 

TO DO:

Carol will find out which of the original 4 founders will attend and the costs for their airfare.

Carol will email and updated agenda to the board.

Everyone will review the agenda and choose a speaker to announce.