Greater St. Louis Chapter 99’s
September 27, 2009
Minutes of Meeting
Members attending: Jan Pocock, Jean Murry, Delia Greer, Gussie Freese, Martha Norman, and Kayleen Amerson.
Ruby, Delia, and Kayleen had to leave early.
Vice Chairman Kayleen Amerson called the meeting to order at 1:40 pm.
MINUTES: The minutes from the July meeting were read by Kayleen Amerson. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Jean Murry and seconded by Gussie Freese and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Martha Norman presented the treasurer’s report. The chapter took in $30 in dues, $30 for three luggage tags (at $10 a piece), and a raffle ticket was sold. $77 went to Waypoint. A note was made that paper Waypoints are now $7, up $2 from last year. Members who do not mind receiving only electronic copies are encouraged to discontinue their paper copies to save chapter funds. The chapter currently has $2,892.46 in savings and $3,181.64 in checking. Martha Norman will move $1,000 this month from checking to savings. The total chapter funds are $6,074.10. The motion to approve the report was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Delia Greer and passed.
OLD BUSINESS: Jean Murry reminded members that this was our chapter’s 60th birthday. The Greater St. Louis Chapter is one of the oldest in the North Central Section.
Library Exhibits. The library exhibits were discussed and the consensus was to carry on into next year. County libraries will host the exhibit every two years, so we can start going back to libraries that have already hosted. Gussie Freese reminded members that we should look for opportunities outside libraries to set up the display, such as The Pointe, a sports and recreation center in Ballwin, MO.
Compass Rose Painting. It was decided to do the painting at Greenville Airport (KGRE) on October 24 and 25th. The airport will provide the paint and have the needed survey completed prior to our project. Jean Murry will buy chalk lines, sidewalk chalk, roller covers and be reimbursed from the chapter. Chapter members are asked to bring and supplies they have available, to include: rags, rollers (with extension poles), brushes, tape measures, paper towels, and rubber gloves. Be sure to wear old clothes and shoes as it can get messy.
NEW BUSINESS: Delia Greer explained that Jimmy’s, the location of the chapter Christmas party, will only accept checks or cash, so come prepared. No credit/debit cards will be accepted.
Kayleen Amerson read a note from the 99s Public Relations Chairman about the movie premiere of the Fox Searchlight movie Amelia. It was suggested in the note to have an informational booth set up in area theaters during the first two weeks after the movie is released. The opening is October 23rd. The painting coincides with the previously scheduled compass rose painting so the topic was tabled for possible discussion at the October meeting at Greenville.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Delia Greer. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Kayleen Amerson, Vice Chairman
