GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MAY 18, 2008

 

                                 I.            Called to order 2:04pm by President of the Board Steve LaFata

 

                               II.            Minutes from the April Meeting – Secretary of the Board Joe Kunkel made the motion to accept the minutes as written and posted to the website, 2nd by Craig Van Deen.  All Approved

 

                              III.            Treasurer’s Report from April – In the absence of Treasurer Cris Cringle, Joe Kunkel presented the Treasurer’s report and financials.  Michael Gaffney made the motion to accept the report as read, 2nd by Don Hilton.  All Approved.

 

                           IV.            Old Business:

·         Coronation 3 Recap and Financials – Emperor 2 and Empress 2 Michael and Julie gave a recap of Coronation 3.  Joe Kunkel presented the financials from coronation and was pleased to announce that we were in the “black” and that the Imperial Court of Arizona, Inc. is solvent by Reign 3.

·         2007/2008 Financials – Joe Kunkel was pleased to report that the financials are just about complete and being prepped for publication June/July.

·         Policy and Procedure Manual – Gary Munson, Justice Prevails and Joe Kunkel are completing work on the P&P.  It will be posted to the website for members to read over and comments will be taken at the August meeting with ratification at the September meeting.

·         Protocol Manual – Joe Kunkel will be completing work on this manual to be posted to the website in August for members to read over with comments being taken at the September meeting and ratification at the October meeting.

·         Reign 2 Recap – Emperor 2 Michael Gaffney and Empress 2 Julie Craig both gave a recap of the reign year and kudos were given to everyone that hung in there and made it all possible.

·         Kobalt May Bingo – Emperor Michael reported that the court will be receiving a check from Kobalt for our proceeds of the May Bingo night.

·         1 House, 4 Floors – Again Emperor Michael reported that the court will be receiving a check for their portion of the proceeds from this wonderful play.  The play write will be at Investiture to present the check to Michael and Julie.

 

 

 

 

                             V.            New Business:

·         Board Nominations for 3 open positions – Nominees were Joseph Gaxiola, Sandy LaFrance, Ray Shapiro, Gary Munson, Don Hilton, Mark Bohnenkamp and Jeff Muir.  Joe Kunkel moved that nominations cease, 2nd by Empress 3 Justice Prevails.  The ballots will be sent out by email from the Secretary of the Board and the new Board Members will be announced prior to the June meeting.

·         Money for Scholarship Fund CD – The Board brought before the members a motion to seed the new Scholarship Fund with $3,500 to be put into a CD, 2nd by Gaby Tako.  The members discussed and fully approved.

·         Money for Coronation 4 CD – The Board brought this motion before the members to seed Coronation 4 with $2,500 to be put in a CD, 2nd by Don Burns.  The members discussed and fully approved.

·         Memorial Day Show at Kobalt – CJ and Gary are in charge.  The show will run from 2pm to 5pm with the proceeds going to the Greyhounds of Fairfield, a rescue society.  Please let CJ and/or Gary know if you are going to perform.  We will have quite a few guest performers with us that day.  It should be a Great event.

·         Investiture 3 – Emperor Joseph and Empress Justice reported that things were coming along nicely in preparation for Investiture 3 to be held at the Rock on May 31st at 7pm.  There will be a $5 donation at the door along with lots of food and drink.  They look forward to seeing everyone there.

·         Membership Dues – The Board brought a motion to the floor to reduce the annual membership dues from $120 to $40, 2nd by Craig Van Deen.  The members discussed and amended the motion to add 2 more reduced dues levels.  One for Senior Resident Members of $30 and Associate members $20.  The amended motion passed by the members of the court.

 

 

                           VI.            Open Forum –

·         Membership Roster – Please come by the front table and update your personal information on the Membership Roster.

·         Reminder that Membership Dues are due at the June meeting.

 

                          VII.            Adjourn – Gaby made the motion, 2nd by Gary Munson.  All approved and we adjourned at 2:10.