Nodak Flickertails Business Meeting

North Dakota Peace Gardens

August 18, 2006-7:45PM

Pres. Nelson called the meeting to order, asking if anyone had something to add to the agenda. Minutes of the last meeting were given to those who didn't get them by Email.

Pres. recognized guests: Our former WIT reps. Marshall and Juanita Couch; WIT Reps. Guy and Marianne Andenoro; and Harlan and Pat Rustad, Oslo, Mn.

Sec. read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no additions or corrections. Pres. declared them approved as read.

Treas. Report: Beginning Balance-$1378.45

Expenses-                    $ 126.58

Income: dues               $   40.00

Giggle water                -$   23.50

                                           Balance-$1315.37

Helen made a motion we accept Treas. Report, seconded by John E.

Old Business:

Review of Grand National Rally:  Betty Nelson suggested we do more volunteering at the Rally. Many places were short of help.  Kathy asked if we as a group encouraged volunteers. Pres. asked Helen if she needed any help with updating the membership list, and announced we received Club of Excellence again.

New Business:

Pres. Nelson had a list of people who own W/I Motor homes, and asked that we contact them, asking if they would like to join us.

Press announced next camp-out would be at Swenson's RV Park, Minot ND   Sept. 8,9,10.  Nelsons and Leiers hosting.  We could have two tours-Winery and Scandinavian Heritage Park.

John and Kathy Hilley reported on the new website they have set up for our club. It is named- wit-nodakflickertails.org John told us all the things we could have on the site. He would like to have a clean homepage. We can have many links i.e. Winnebago dealers, camp grounds, membership list, which would be available by password only, members could post where they will be when on vacation. Let John know if you have any ideas to put on the site.

Guests were thanked for coming. Harlan and Pat were welcomed as new members in our club. Chouchs updated on the traveling they would be doing next summer, and wouldn't be able to make any of our meetings.

Helen announced breakfast would be at 8:30 Sat. morning, and dinner at 5pm.

We will take a walking tour of the Gardens in the AM.

Pres. Nelson adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm.

Pres. Jerry Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:00PM, with 21 members and 4 guests present. Guests: Myron & Eleanore DeMers and Jerry & Coleen Bither

John Hilley made a motion to accept the treasurer's report given by Mark Collins. Motion Carried.

There were no committee reports. Bills presented: Pizza bill, with tip-$82.06, Postage-$7.80 and Sunflower seeds-$36.72.

Marjorie made a motion we pay all bills seconded by John. Motion carried.

Old Business:

Pres. Jerry has talked to Minot W/I dealer regarding a campout/show and tell there in Sept. He would park us all in one block. Parking rate is $20.00. He would give us $15.00 with a community room and kitchen, the weekend of Sept. 15 or 24.

New Business:

Name Tags: If new members want to have name tags made, Adam will take orders. They will be made in Bismarck.

Judy asked if we could pay some on Hesse golf cart rental because they give rides and carry chairs to the amphitheater. Joyce will look into rules on drivers. We will table until next meeting.

Adam showed us a sign he had made for his coach. Perhaps we might be interested in getting one.

Next Meeting: August 18-20th    at Peace Gardens. Collins and Evans: Hosts. Let them know a week before.

Denis apologized for not having nameplates made.

No further business, Meeting adjourned. 6:30PM.

The meeting was called to order after a delicious dinner at the Park. Our hosts are Jerry and Betty Nelson and Dave and Dorothy Pokorny.  Other members in attendance: Mark and Anne Collins, Harlan and Pat Rustad, John and Helen Evans, Helen and Darryl Schatz, Al and Colleen  Belyea, Adam and Judy Leier, Myron and Eleanore DeMers, Coleen and Jerry Bitker, Denis and Betty Lebrun.

The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting (Sept. 8, 2006} and approved by Pres. Nelson .

The treasurer reports $1434.52 in our account. Myron made a motion we accept the report, seconded by John E.

Pres. asked for a discussion on paying membership dues. Denis suggested we pay at the first meeting of the year. Pres. Nelson will send out an E-mail notice to everyone. Those who pay dues this weekend can disregard this notice. New members who paid dues since last meeting are considered paid up.

There was a discussion about new members getting E-mail notices.

Pres. Nelson asked for a committee to plan activities for GNR Rally. Denis made a motion, seconded by Myron, that Joyce be chair of this committee and forms her committee. Motion carried.

Pres. Nelson brought the application for “club of excellence” which must be filled out and signed by the officers of the club.

A new membership list is needed with new members added.

Pres. Nelson read a letter from GNR Youth Leaders, asking for a donation. Helen S. made a motion, seconded by Colleen B., we give them $25.00. Motion carried.

Pres. reminded the club, the new president is invited to Presidents Dinner at GNR on July 13.

Pres. Nelson read four names of W/I owners, who belong to National WIT. Two families did not renew WIT membership. We will contact them.

Nominating Comm. Report: Mark would continue as treas. Betty L and Helen E. would continue secretarial duties.  Adam asked Helen S. to take the presidents position for 2 years and he would take VP and accept the presidency in two years when he retires. After some discussion, Harlan made a motion, seconded by Gary, to nominate Helen S. for pres. and moved nominations cease. Myron made a motion, seconded by Colleen, to nominate Adam for VP. Motion carried.

Next years nominating committee: John E., Myron and Dorothy. Dave made a motion these people and their spouses have an all exp. Paid meeting in Cancun. Motion died for lack of second

Gary made a motion, seconded by Judy, that we budget $200 for promo-items at GNR Rally and Pizza for the group. Motion carried.

Future meetings: GNR Rally, July 15-20 and Icelandic Park near Cavalier, ND, August 10-13.

John E asked that we remember Rand Strothman, a former member who passed away recently, and wondered if a card should be sent to his family.

Announcement: Sodbuster Days-Sept. 7,8,9.

Pres. Nelson thanked everyone for support while he was president. The club gave them a gift card to Woodhouse Restaurant as a thank you.

Meeting adjourned.     Betty Lebrun, sec.

NODAK FLICKERTAILS

WALHALLA, N.D.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 29, 2007

V. President Adam Leier called the meeting to order and thanked Al and Colleen, Cathy and John for hosting our weekend. He also welcomed Ron and Barb, and thanked them for coming. 27 members were present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read. Mark corrected the minutes reporting the $25.00 donation to the youth group at Grand National. Adam accepted the minutes as corrected.

Treas. report.  July 19-$1559.52-- Dues collected--$40.00 Expenses at GNR--$158.54  New Balance--$1448.50

We did not use all the money budgeted for GNR.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Myron made a motion we write a letter to the State Historical Society about Gingras Trading Post Site, and donate to their building fund. Denis suggested $50.00. Allen made a motion seconded by Denis we use the money from the extra ticket ($21.00) and $29.00 from our treasury. Motion carried. Myron will write the letter to the local papers and the State Historical Society.

Jerry Nelson called Adam thanking us for the plant he received from our club.

Judy was asked to give an update on our next campout.  We will be attending Sodbusters Days at Fort Ransom State Park on Sept. 7th, 8th and 9th. This will be dry camping. She will E-mail us the activities as soon as possible.

There was a discussion about where to park. The hosts will check out options and decide where we will park.

We will have a potluck on Friday night. Judy asked if anyone had a fire ring so we could have a bonfire.

There will be a food drive to be donated to a local food pantry. Bring canned goods.

We will have a white elephant sale.

Colleen wants pictures if she is to keep a scrapbook.

John H. asked for in-put for the Website. Current news should be put on the Blog.

Adam asked us to plan for next year and bring ideas to the next campout.

Denis asked everyone to please take nameplates.

Adam introduced Shane McLaughlin, Roseville, CA, ( Mark and Anne’s grandson) who was our guest.

Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted-Betty Lebrun, secretary