Minutes and News
February 8, 1998

In attendance at this meeting were Juan & Dave Willard, Linda Kowalczyk, Simone Flynn, Bob Adams, Lynn, Steve and Ann Weaver, Jeanne Hutcherson, Nancy and Jeff Hix, and George and Ann Schmidt.

Most everyone brought in goodies and/or beverages to share. Mostly sweets but a late comer (you know who you are <smile>) saved the day with cheese, summer sausage, fruit, and salad.

The drawing for the raffle was held with the following winners:

Yellow Rose:	Dave Flanagan
Octobearfest:	Dave Flanagan
Bon Enfant:	Lisa Burdge
Murphy's Last Stand:	Beth Perez
1997 Membership Kit:	Jeanne Hutcherson
Wishful Thinking:	Linda Kowalczyk
Beak to Beak:	Bob Adams

Ann Schmidt had written up a mission statement which was adopted as revised.

Jeff and Nancy Hix have been assigned to develop a Membership Application form which can be used as an information piece left at dealers to attract new members.

The following officers were elected:

President:	Bob Adams
Vice President:	George Schmidt
Treasurer:	Linda Kowalczyk
Assistant Treasurer:	Ann Schmidt
Secretary:	Ann Weaver

The following committees were activated:

Fund Raising:	Juan and Dave Willard
Publications:	Simone Flynn Jeff and Nancy Hix Jeanne Hutcherson