Minutes of NARHAMS meeting 7/7/2007


Prior to the meeting, open building session

Meeting called to order by Jennifer Ash-Poole at 8:11 pm

Members attending: Roger MacBride Allen, Jennifer Ash-Poole, Jim Filler, Brad Grant, Thomas Henderson, Kevin Johnson, Chris Kidwell, Roy Lapallainen, Alex Makevich, John McCoy, Ed Pearson, Alan Williams, Mark Wise

Outreach
6/18 - Building session (Super-6) for 140 cub scouts
6/21 - Launch for 140 cub scouts. 82 new flyers
7/6 - Building session, 2 groups, 15-20 each, with Knights of Columbus

Minutes from June meeting read. Motion to accept (Roy Lappalainen/Mark Wise) passed

Old Business
Goddard contest is July 15. Demo launch on Tuesday and Thursday at visitor center, so rope will already be set up. Additional setup will be done on July 14. Volunteers are asked to arrive at noon on July 15.

Roy has started the work toward setting up Cafe Press. Motion to add profit margin to each item to round then add a dollar (eg, cost is 16.95, so charge 18) (Roger Allen/Brad Grant). 9 for, 3 against, passes

Regarding donations at Mt Airy launches, parks department says we cannot collect funds or sell merchandise within park property unless we file a form with them. Jim Filler has filled out the form and submitted it. John McCoy has already finished the donations box.

Treasurer's Report
In June, we collected $223.08 and spent $120.65
Income was from dues (15), ZOG-43 (95), donation from Cub Scout Pack 465 (100), other donations (10.32) and interest (2.76).
Expenses were for storage rental fees (86) and copies of flyers (36.65).
Cash: 327.38
Bank: 2086.42
Total: 2413.80
Motion to accept (Roy Lappalainen/Jim Filler) passed

New Business
PG County 4H Fair is September 8 at 11 am. Ed may be able to help with the launch.

RCP ballots are out and due to Jim by July 25

John is doing a bulk order of launch rods

Jim has 100 new patches, which will be given out to new members.

Roger suggested participating in a July 4 parade and combine it with building session or launch.

Roy has a preliminary list of OPOSSUM events: STD (50s), D BG, B PD, 1/4A FW (Nov 17)

Motion to adjourn (Kevin Johnson) passed. Closed at 9:23 pm


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