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February '10 Membership Meeting
Minutes
Meeting Date:
February 4, 2010
Attending
Officers: Maureen Garcia,
President; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Marie Jarc,
Walt Fuller. Absent Jerry Balman.
The meeting was called
to order by Maureen Garcia President. New members were recognized and
welcomed. Robert’s Rules of Order - Summary Version were passed out to
present members.
Secretary’s
Report: Pat Dumbacher
announced that the January 2010 general meeting minutes are posted on the
Grand Ceramics Website. Also, several typed copies are available in the
studio. There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general
meeting minutes.
Treasurer’s
Report: Bobbie Mandell
reported that the club has $14,488.52 in the checking account and
$5,296.82 in savings f or a total of $19,785.34. Our net income for
January is $6,962.99. All membership dues and cubbie fees were deposited
in 2010. At the January meeting, a member questioned the practice of not
depositing a class fee check until the day of the class. Bobbie
researched the alternatives to this practice. At this time, she feels it
is unfeasible to change the routine, it would skew the figures and also be
additional paper work. All checks received are recorded in the blue
binger kept in the supply room. The club does have a record even though
they aren’t deposited until later. She announced that if any member had
any questions concerning the report that she would discuss it after the
meeting. A budget committee will be formed and create a 2010 budget for
the club. Gail Kretz made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and
Lynn Guilani second it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Education:
Penny Betcher asked that members
pay the fee when signing up for a class. She asks that members list
suggestions on the interest sheet. If a member cannot attend a class they
must notify the instructor 7 days prior to the class for a full refund.
Teachers need to check that all doors are locked before leaving the
studio.
Kiln:
Lynn Shanrock reported that the
air conditioning in the kiln room is not functioning properly and is
interfering with the kiln firings. Ceramic pieces will take longer to
fire due to this situation. She asks that when firing pieces be sure to
clean the glaze of the bottoms. Also, members should be familiar with the
firing guidelines that are posted in the studio.
Glaze:
Walt Fuller announced that the
recently introduced Sierra Gold will continue being available for members’
use. Presently, the glaze room sink is out of order.
Purchasing:
Gail Kretz discussed the new
supplies available at the studio. She received input from the instructors
on the various tools needed for special clay classes. A kit compiled of
the necessary tools for classes is for sale. Also, pieces of linoleum
used for hand building and aluminum knives have been added to the
inventory. Additional wareboards have been ordered for members use in the
studio. In the future, old inventory will be placed for sale and at that
time members can sell their tools. A date will be announced later. Gail
requests members to volunteer to be clay stackers especially in the summer
months.
Raku:
Bob Mohr stated that raku is doing
well. Also, the foil sagar firings are so popular that an additional one
will be added sometime after March 13.
Studio Sales:
Diane Niehof requests that when
a member places his/her piece for sale in the studio please place it on
the shelf behind the monitor’s desk. She will decide where to set it on
the shelves later. Also, members should check their pieces for cracks and
other imperfections. It is a member’s responsibility to mark whether the
glaze is food safe or not.
Cleaning:
Steve Laughlin reported to the
president that all is well with the cleaning crew. He would like some
additional volunteers for the summer months.
Old Business:
Maureen announced the board is still pursuing the keyless lock entry.
Also, the slab roller has been repaired.
New Business:
Walt Fuller introduced the newly
revised members service policy. The year is divided into 4 quarters
beginning in February. A member must volunteer their services for 3 hours
per quarter to be in good standing. All members must note their hours in
the white book on the monitor’s desk. If a new member joins, then they
need to volunteer twice in one quarter so that they are in good standing
for the next quarter. During the winter months there can be two monitors
only after all spaces are filled; there will be a morning and afternoon
monitor. In the summer months, there will be only a morning monitor
present. If a member is absent for a period they can bank hours for 1
quarter. As of January 2011, there will be no more exemptions. We will try
the new policy for one year and evaluate its success at that time.
It was announced that
any member that would like to sell their items in the March 13 craft sale
please sign up in the studio.
Bob Mohr held a raffle
giving the late Lew McCord’s donated ceramic pieces as prizes. Bob Little
donated a large platter that was also raffled off.
The meeting was
adjourned
Respectfully
submitted,
Pat Dumbacher,
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