Minutes February 11, 2026

We gathered at 7pm at Virginia's house for some dessert.

Present: Virginia, Marguerite, John, Fred, Dianne B., Dianne P-Q., Maris, Victor

Absent: Gail, Kenny

John called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

The January dance was cancelled because of weather.  Instead it was held February 7 as the band, caller, and hall were all available.

Dianne B. give the Treasurer's Report.  The city was able to refund and credit the January date to February.  Givebutter texting for our service level (basically free) expired.  All texting is now paid for using the Brevo service, and this is under $10 per month.  We still have Givebutter for donations.

Victor gave the Booker's Report.  Sherlock's Meow and Dianne P-Q. for the Feb 21 dance.  CCOB and Stephanie Marie for March.  Victor announced at the March dance that for April he would be calling and John Wetzel and friends might be playing.

Other Business.

Dianne B. asked if anyone would be interested in being part of a team for the NAMI walk in May.  Several expressed interest.  This would be a team sponsored by the COTMD and would allow the group to promote the dances at the NAMI event.  There are other sponsorship levels which have additional benefits.

Marguerite expressed concerns about the size of the space in Arsenal Hill, the limit being 49 total headcount, including musicians, caller, sound, and possibly non-dancing guests of dancers or children.  The question for disucssion was should we be proactive in seeking space or wait until we it is more urgent.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 22.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm, a record.

/s/Fred Druseikis