Traverse City Alano Club, Inc. dba "Alano By The Bay"

Board Meeting Minutes
9 May 2016

Meeting called to order by Bob E. at 6:49pm with the serenity prayer. Bob Eichenlaub, Candy Kniffin, Rich Holcombe, Linda Tracy, Lisa Molmen, Erin Taylor and were in attendance.

Rich H. read the minutes from the 4/4/16 club meeting. Lisa M. made a motion to accept the minutes as as read, Erin T. seconded. Motion passed unanamously.

Lisa M. offered a mid-quarter financial report. Report accepted.

Pets issue tabled.

Parking concerns with Martial Arts group appear to be no big deal.

Smoking is an issue. No smoking on property.

New Membership form will be rolled out as soon a membership fees are cleared up.

Candy would like clear procedures for handling the money for membership fees.

A box to use for fees and forms will be attached to the wall - Bob

Checks will be deposited as quickly as possible. Lisa will handle the money and forward the membership information for the membership database.

Bob and Lisa will check on Square deal for credit card use.

OPEN HOUSE:
Logistics prior to Open House
Flyers will be passed out at other meetings in town.
Erin wil take care of a banner.
Bob will handle FB update. Alson Central Office.
Perhaps email blast from Camel Courier.
All members will announce it at any meetings they attend.

Open House volunteer efort:
50/50 raffle - Linda T
Book Swap - unattended table - Erin will set it up
Games - Linda
Membership - Candy and Lisa
Ice Cream (vanilla) - Bob
Chocolate sauce - Bob
Spoons and bowls - Bob
Napkins, Table cloth and balloons - Erin
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Setup- after 10:30 meeting

Rope off parking lot, bring lawn chairs and tables

Rich made a motions was made to change meeting date, time and location to:
First Tuesday of the month (6/7/16) at 5:30pm at LIsa’s ( 412 W. 12th, between Wadsworth and Oak)
Erin seconded. Motion passed unanamously.

Rich H. resigned his secretarial position and board position effective immediately.

Bob made a motion to close the meeting, Erin seconded. Everyone left.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Rich H. 5/19/16