Monday, March 4, 2002

Minutes 3/4/2002

MINUTES: The COTMD meeting for March 4, 2002

The following persons were present:
Dianne Britton
Connie Robinette
John Wetzel
Nancy Stone Collum
Debbie Samples
Fred Drusakis
Glenn White
Karen Long

* The meeting began with a review of the previous meeting.

* The minutes of the previous meeting were then approved by a vote.

* The current status of the upcoming dance schedule was reviewed and discussed. As of this time, the venue through MArch and April is set (ie. Arsenal Hill).

* A brief discussion was held regarding the phone numbers posted on our fliers.

* COTMD expenses were reviewed. The treasury has a total of $290.25 of available funds. This started a discussion on the possibility of finding or creating local callers to save money.

* A motion was made to accept the treasurur's report. The motion was seconded, and approved by vote.

* A discussion was held on the subject of "Who are the new members?" and the current status of the membership list.

* A discussion was held regarding a typographical error in the bylaws, and the necessity to correct that, possibly at the annual meeting, which happens to be the next meeting.

* A nominating committee was created, consisting of Fred Drusakis and Debbie Samples, to which more members can be added if needed.

* A discussion was held regarding the importance of creating socialization opportunities for the dance community. The Hunter-Gatherer was identified as a possibly ideal spot for after-dance social gathering.

* Connie is continuing to look in to the possibility of going after grant funding.

* The meeting was adjourned.