March 8, 2012 Meeting Minutes

The March 8, 2012 meeting was called to order by Jean P, graciously filling in for Pres. Marilyn M.   Members present:  Betty B, Heidi H, Nancy V, Mary M, Beth K, Leanne H, Austra H, Ardis K, Marilyn W, and Jean P.

Secretary’s Report:  February 2012 meeting minutes were distributed by Heidi H and approved as submitted, with no changes.

Treasurer’s Report:  Beth K reported a checkbook total of $3790.61. Thank you received from Steele County Historical Society was viewed.

Program Report:  Betty B shared the topic for the April meeting.  Joan Q, a Nurse Practitioner from Owatonna Mayo Health System, will be joining us.  Betty asked for questions to share with Joan ahead of time to help her tailor her remarks.   The group may want to consider bringing a question or two to our conversation on Women’s Health-Aging Gracefully.

Old Business:  none

New Business:  Nominations for open positions are as follows:

2 yr term as Secretary-Ardis K.

2 yr term as Co-President – Diane O.

Heidi H nominated Marilyn M (in absentia, who will return March 18) for another 2 yr term as Co-President.  2nded by Betty B.   Motion carried.

[Secretary’s note:  there was some other recruitment occuring outside of the meeting. Final slate will be presented in April…stay tuned!]

The March speaker’s reimbursement was also discussed.  A motion was made by Betty B to pay our March speaker $70 ($50 normal fee plus mileage).  2nded by Ardis K.  Motion carried.

Jean P shared the location of the State Convention, to be held April 27-29 at Bay Lake Lodge at Deerwood, MN.  There were no conventioneers who stepped forward.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Heidi H, Secretary

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