Nov. 22nd, 2011, Library Meeting Room

Present were Carole Olson, Sue DeLain, Nancy Smith, Geri Dobs, Ryan and Lauren Radke, Verona Morgan, Lee Fenendael, and Marlene Smithers. President Carole Olson called the meeting to order at 12 noon.

Minutes: Lauren Radke read the meeting minutes from Oct. 25th, 2011 which were approved with no corrections.

Treasurer's Report: Geri Dobs read the treasurer's report. As of Oct. 31st, 2011, a balance of $1,818.06 was reported.

2012 Meeting Dates: Carole Olson handed out the schedule for the 2012 meetings. A vote was taken on whether to continue having board meetings on the same day as the general meetings. It was unanimous to continue having both meetings on the same day of the month.

Chamber of Commerce: Carole Olson announced that the Chamber of Commerce had expressed interest in working with the Rural Rembrandt Club. The question of whether the club should join the Chamber was discussed. The fee for a non-profit to join is $50. The Chamber would like the club to help with Christmas decorating and the many benefits to being a Chamber member were discussed. It was agreed that a member of the club would be needed to to be the Rural Rembrandt-Chamber of Commerce liaison. Uncertainty on what would be required of the club as a Chamber member led to the conclusion that more information is needed.

Chairs: A vote was taken on whether to sell any of the club chairs that are in the storage unit. The result was in favor of keeping the chairs, with a vote of 1-7 and 1 abstention.

CMM: The matter of payment for Creative Mixed Media classes was revisited. It was unanimously agreed to keep things as they were, with the club paying for the room rental during the meeting year, and attending members paying during the winter months of January, February and March. The idea of having special demonstrations during CMM was mentioned. It was agreed that the December CMM would be cancelled because it falls on the same day as the club Christmas party.

Annual Picnic: Sue DeLain raised the idea of changing the annual club picnic to August instead of September, in hopes of better weather for outdoor activities. It was agreed to change the picnic to August starting in 2012.

Meeting Refreshments: Sue DeLain passed a sign up sheet for providing meeting refreshments in 2012.

Stoneridge Brat Barn Fundraiser: Sue DeLain announced that the 2nd choice date for the Brat Barn fundraiser needed to be changed. The new 2nd choice date is May 12th, 2012. The 1st choice date of May 26th, 2012 remained the same.

Library Shelves: Lee Fenendael brought hold harmless agreements for club members to sign if they will be displaying any of their artworks on the library shelves. Members can now bring in pieces to display, and then sign the agreement and give it to the librarian. Marlene Smithers mentioned a space open for displaying a painting above the fireplace in the library. The librarian will be asked about the availability of displaying in that space.

Club Christmas Party: Marlene Smithers announced that Lakeshore Family Restaurant had given us a choice of ordering off the full menu or the restaurant having several specific dishes ready for the club Christmas party. The board voted to order off the menu.
Adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted, Lauren Radke Secretary