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Announcements:
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Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required at the Community Center.
Our library is now open Mondays through Saturdays, 9am-12pm.
The monthly OVCA Pancake Breakfast is the 2nd Saturday each month, 8am – 11am.
Board and Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2023
Call to Order: 1pm
Board Members Present: Chris Garske, Liz Parsley, Marilynn Rose, Dave Anderson, Suzanne Reiter, Gary Bailey by phone.
Members & Guests: Ron Buzzetti, Linda Frank, Claudia Bird, Christopher Rice, Kaoru Motomura.
December Meeting Minutes: Minutes were approved and a signed copy filed.
Annual Reports:
President: Chris Garske reported the building has seen more usage and new renters, fundraising projects are underway and more volunteers are signing up to help.
Treasurer: Marilynn Rose distributed the 2022 profit and loss. Board reviewed and accepted the report.
Finance Committee: Liz Parsley reported on fund-raising efforts which included developing a grant template, pancake breakfasts, and a yard and craft sale. 2023 fund raising efforts will also include a dinner dance.
Building Use: Dave Anderson reported on the maintenance of the building which included replacing the old potable water tank with a new 10,000 gallon potable tank, refinishing of the Ohia posts in the front of the building, and the ongoing maintenance of pest control and painting.
Installation of 2023 Board of Directors: The following elected members were installed to the 2023 Board of Directors: Dave Anderson, Gary Bailey, Claudia Bird, Ron Buzzetti, Linda Frank, Chris Garske, Liz Parsley, Suzanne Reiter and Marilynn Rose
Installation of 2023 Officers: Motion by Linda Frank, 2nd by Dave Anderson to accept the following slate of officers: President: Chris Garske, Vice-President: Suzanne Reiter, Secretary: Claudia Bird, Treasurer: Marilynn Rose. Motion approved unanimously.
New Business:
Topic: Review Administrative Duties: The board reviewed administrative duties and assigned them to appropriate officers or committees.
Topic: Roadside Clean Up Day: Dave suggested a roadside clean up trash day. He will contact the County to schedule and provide extra dumpsters at the transfer station for box springs, mattresses, furniture and appliances. We will provide trucks and drivers to pick up and deliver to the transfer station.
Topic: 2023 Newsletter Format: The board agreed to streamline 2023 newsletters, focusing on OVCA events and activities. Newsletters will be emailed to members or mailed to members upon request. Non members can request an email copy.
Topic: Cd/Dvd Usage: Board agreed to give away CD’s and DVD’s because of low usage and use the space for more books.
Topic: Use of Stage: After discussing the safety and liability of unsupervised children on stage, the Board agreed to give access only to authorized adults and supervised children performances.
Old Business Updates
Topic: Purchasing New Chairs: 60 new folding chairs were purchased and received. After checking their quality, 20 more new chairs were also purchased. There are now 80 new and 120 older chairs.
Topic: December’s Pancake Breakfast: 132 meals were served, $39.00 in donations received. 2023 members were given a $1.00 discount.
Topic: Game Night: January Game Night attendees enjoyed ping pong, puzzles, and socializing. Game night will continue on the second Sunday each month from 6pm-8pm.
Topic: Membership: 57 2023 memberships have been received. Membership applications and cards need to be filled out annually.
Topic: Pix with Santa: It was a fun event with about 30 children, adolescents and adults getting their pictures taken with Santa.
Adjourned: 2:15 pm
Submitted by Claudia Bird, Secretary and signed by Chris Garske, President