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West Cascade Return Peace Corps Board Meeting
July 5, 2007, 7:15-9:15pm
Home of M. Kresko & S. Micheel, Eugene
Members present: James Cloutier, Dustin Johnson, Shannon Micheel, Michael Kresko, Rolly Thompson, Wayne Thompson, Felicia Kenney, Evanelina Sungrenz, Brett Holt, Laura Holt, Benj Epstein, Eli Meyer, Deb McLaughlin.
Officer Updates
President:
- Currently working best he can and random rescheduling emails were approved by the board.
- Dustin is making a list of all West Cascade Returned Peace Corps Assoc. stuff. Please contact him if you have anything.
Treasurer:
- $4536.00 in our bank account.
- Two people paid for Diamond Lake @ $15 per person
- Well project received funding in Cameroon.
- 501c3/ Non-profit status - we do not have it, presently. We have applied per Atkison CPA three times but not according to the gov't(s). Need to complete more paperwork and align our bylaws with non-profit rules; will cost between $700 - 1000.
- S. Micheel will look into fast tract tax status
- Sub-Committee formed of Evangelina, Rolly, Shannon, and Felicia - will look at Boise RPCA's by-laws and work to align with gov't. non-profit guidelines.
Webmaster:
- Random requests Felicia gets will get forwarded to James C.
- Secretary will send Board meeting minutes to be posted on the web
- Benj will send out hardcopies to people who don't use email-needs names
- Dustin will notify the members that new board minutes are posted on the web
Donation:
- Beryl Brinkman Memorial Fund - close to $20 K may be contributed by Beryl in her will to be administered by the board or other; James C. will talk with Jim Beyer and Trisha about fund status.
West Cascade Activities:
Picnic at Wayne and Rolly's: from 12 to 4pm; bratwurst and hamburgers will be provided; bring potluck dish.
Felicia volunteered to send out notices about future potlucks to the Register Guard and the Eugene Weekly. Wayne said he would get more information for her.
Eugene Celebration: Shannon will look into; happens in September; shares a booth with U of O; will need volunteers to man booth
Special Olympics: Aug. 25th at 9 AM; contact Benj 341-4678 to walk or volunteer; more information at Sunday s potluck
Grassroots Garden: Brett will spearhead and lunch will be included; a way to help out Food for Lane County in October
Regional Campout Aug. 2 - 5: BE THERE!
subcommittee members along with Michael and Shannon, Eli and Wayne, Felicia, Dale Dow and Vern Delk ; Eli will chair
Sub Committee will meet @ 7:15 PM 2080 Friendly St 255-2872 at the home of Deb Mclaughlin
Payment and RSVPs to Evangelina - $15 per adult and 1/2 price per child;
Food : Idaho charges $2 for breakfast on Sunday; dinner on Saturday by us except BYOB
People take care of their own meals; potluck Friday; all other meals people are on their own
Next Meetings
Sunday, July 8th Picnic at Wayne and Rolly s 12 to 4pm
Board Meeting - August 30th
Potluck Friday, September 7th presenter to be announced @ Benj s House
Felicia may have a presenter
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