MEETING MINUTES, JULY 21, 2011

The meeting was called to order by the Vice President, Bob Gough at 7:15 p.m. The financial statement by the Treasurer, Len Daugherty. There was no secretary report, and no Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
The prospectus from Spokane has arrived.
There was a discussion re: the cost of the raffle tickets.
Bob had some carving opportunities for us:
Aug. 25 is Senior Day at the fair. Volunteers can sit at a table to demonstrate carving. He will also check about carvings for judging. 1 to 5 p.m., free admission tickets.
Aug. 30 Richland Life Care on Gage near fire station. Volunteers needed to show carvings and visit.
Sept. 10 Downtown Kennewick White's Woods and the Grape Festival 9 a.m. to approx. 3 p.m.
Sept. 23, 24 & 25 Heritage Days at Sacajawea Park. Bob will check if those days are free of charge before we commit.

Bob told a little about the week of carving at Ellensburg. All who went had a good time.

Bob will check with Tri-Tech re: our show dates (Mar. 16 - 18, 2012) and our meeting nights.

Ellen asked Charlene about the need for plastic school boxes for soap carving kits. All the club had were sold. She will pick up 10 boxes since school supplies are now on sale.

Nominating Committee: Jean Manship reported that she and Judith Dilley were unable to come up with a slate of officers.

Jerry Johnson and Judity Dilley were both selected to show their work in a juried art exhibit at Allied Arts this last month. Congratulations!

Raffle winners: Len Daugherty, Barbara Pentecost & Charlene Brown.

WE WERE ALL SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF ROY LaMUNYON. A motion was made, seconded and passed that a memorial ribbon be purchased in his name to be given at our next show in March. Genevieve will make the choice of the recipient.

Roy's niece, Martha McClintock, donated $25 to the club in his name. Vi will send a thank you to Martha and Gene McClintock.

A motion was made, seconded and passed that the club send $50.00 to the Cancer Center in Roy's name.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vi Hiltwein, Acting Secretary