Board Attendees: Hal Goodell, Naomi Grant, Kyle Larsen, Howard Stapleton in attendance. Pia Beetham, Miguel Martinez and Rob Moore are excused.
Meeting Called to order at 7:05 pm
Minutes from the Sept 12th Meeting are approved.
Public Comments: None
Ray Kittleberger would like to report on Senior Activities. (see below)
President’s Report: None.
Treasure’s Report: Hal Goodell
BANK BALANCES : Hal reports that the hard drive on the computer crashed, and he is in the process of having this data (which most is backed up) to be recovered. He has most saved on the website, and was able to pull them back, however will have to put a month of data back in manually.
Checking: Sep 1: $18,696.35 Sep 30: Cleared Balance: $17,690.38
Money Market: Sep 1: $30,831.56 Sep 30: Cleared Balance: $30,831.56
Pay Pal: Sep 1: $ Sep 30: Balance: $
Memberships for 2018-19 total 315.He has about 6 more to add. He wants to send out membership renewal requests soon.
Howard has yet to submit request reimbursement for the directory.
Unfinished Business: Amendment of FICRA Bylaws, as was discussed at the last 2 or 3 meetings.The final draft has been printed. Kyle motions to accept the new bylaws as written.Naomi seconds. No further discussion requested. Unanimously accepted.
Committee Reports:
Social Activities: Howard reports for Miguel.Trunk Or Treat is for Oct 31st 5pm-8pm. Ray coordinating volunteers (he contacted last year’s volunteers for help). There will be added indoor NCC activities. Adult Prom Night is scheduled for Nov 9th, and Kyle reports a membership table will be set up.
Membership: Naomi reports there will be a follow up mailing to members who have not renewed yet.
Senior Activities: Ray reports there continues to be interest in Senior activities. Ray has reached out to FI seniors with invitation to GH Senior events, but there was no immediate response. There is a proposal for a new GH Senior center, 1-2 years out. Dave McHugh would like to have a dedicated senior center at the NCC, but at this time only activities to be scheduled will be allowed. Ray reports the History: GH Seniors center started with Lunches served by Catholic Charities and had, at peak, 25 regularly attending. Since moving to the Lutheran Church, attendance now at 15. Ray hopes that, eventually, FI seniors will be able to participate in activities at the GH Senior Center when available and in the meantime, will see if coordinated lunches and activities with the FIAC and UCC are of interest. Or build lunches at the local churches, and then add bingo, and lunches, and then work on Transport needs as they develop. He requests we keep posted materials for seniors in the NCC North Classroom. Going forward he plans to explore the following: Interest of FIAC and UCC churches in participating. 2. Contact Catholic Services. 3. Get update on Pierce Transit for used Van/Bus.4. Reconfirm support from FICRA Building Trust. Hal reports GoGoGrandparent.com is available to help with senior transports.
New Business: None
Meeting Adjourned at 7:36 pm
Next Meeting is Nov 14, 2019
Respectfully submitted (by Gina Olson) for Secretary Naomi Grant