Capitol Volkssport Club 
July 16, 2013
Board Meeting Minutes
1:00 PM @ Bob Morrison’s house
5401 Park Place Loop SE
Lacey, WA  98503
(360) 923-5381

- The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by President Bob Morrison.  Attending were: Bob Morrison, President; Liz Morrison & Julie Heath, Co-Vice Presidents; Ann Spargo, Secretary; Sheila Morrison, Treasurer; Perki Sweet, Publicity; Peter Sweet, Webmaster; Susan Berry & Karen Younkins, Co-Membership; Bonnie Tucker, ESVA Representative. 
- The board discussed the results of participating in the McCleary Bear Festival
- The board discussed and approved 2013-2014 Meeting Calendar presented by Bob, with changes.  Bob will propose additional general meeting programs at the next meeting.
- The board discussed plans for the Lloyd Berry Memorial Christmas Walk.   Committee members are Perki, Linda, Pat, Sheila and Susan.  They will meet soon to create a Pathfinder advertisement. 
- The board discussed and rejected the idea of raising walk fees from $2 to $3 and giving coupons for free walks to those who attend meetings and work at events, etc.  
- The board discussed and approved reaching out to Olympic Peninsula clubs to offer help for their walks.  Bob will do a survey of members, develop a list of volunteers and contact the three clubs on the Peninsula.  He will report the results of this effort at the next meeting.
- The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM to begin YRE renewal training.

Ann Spargo
Secretary

Capitol Volkssport Club 2013-2014 Meeting Calendar

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 		– Board meeting and training for renewal of YREs
1:00 PM @ Bob Morrison’s house
5401 Park Place Loop SE
Lacey, WA  98503
(360) 923-5381

Tuesday, August 13, 2013	– Picnic at the Priest Point Rose Garden, Olympia – 6:30 PM
- Jeanne Allan will lead a 5k walk beginning at 5:30 PM
- Pot Luck, the club will provide water, paper plates, utensils
- Liz will run a very short business meeting with support from Susan Berry (who will introduce new members and guests)
- The single item of business is an amendment to the standing rules to provide for reimbursement for the Club’s representative to the AVA biennial convention

Tuesday, September 10, 2013	– Board Business Meeting
					5:30 PM @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
1400 Galaxy Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516

Tuesday, October 8, 2013	– General Membership Meeting
Cheers Bar & Grill
5805 Lacey Blvd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
4:30-5:30 PM 5k Guided Group Walk from restaurant (IVV Credit)
5:30-6:30PM Social & Dinner
6:30-8:00 General Meeting
- Program: Jim & Karen Younkins – Photos of their trip to Australia & New Zealand

Tuesday, November 10, 2013	– Board Business Meeting 
5:30 PM @ Apollo’s Pizza & Pasta
2302 Harrison Ave NW
Olympia, WA 98502

Tuesday, December 10, 2013	- Christmas Party 
5:30 PM @ Pot Luck @ Susan Berry’s house
4806 26th Ave. SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Tuesday, January 14, 2014	– Board Business Meeting 
5:30 PM @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
1400 Galaxy Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516

Tuesday, February 11, 2014	– General Membership Meeting
5:30 PM @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
1400 Galaxy Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516
4:30-530 PM 5k Guided Group Walk from restaurant (IVV Credit)
530-6:30PM Social & Dinner
6:30-8:00 PM General Meeting – Program TBD
Tuesday, March 11, 2014	– Board Business Meeting 
					5:30 PM @ Cheers Bar & Grill
5805 Lacey Blvd SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Tuesday, April 8, 2014		– General Membership Meeting
5:30 PM @ Cheers Bar & Grill
5805 Lacey Blvd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
4:30-6:00 PM 5k Guided Group Walk from restaurant (IVV Credit)
5:30-6:30 PM Social & Dinner
6:30-8:00 PM General Meeting – Program TBD
Tuesday, May 13, 2014		– Board Business Meeting 
5:30 PM @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
1400 Galaxy Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516

Tuesday, June 10, 2014		– General Membership Meeting
5:30 PM @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
1400 Galaxy Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516
4:30-5:30 PM 5k Guided Group Walk from restaurant (IVV Credit)
5:30-6:30 PM Social & Dinner
6:30-8:00 PM General Meeting – Program TBD

Meeting Notes: 
General Membership Meetings begin with dinner, drinks and a social hour from 5:30 PM till 6:30 PM.  The meeting begins with introductions, announcements and a program.  After the program there will be a summary report on board action, brief reports on ESVA and AVA activities, time allowed for questions and voting for approval of anything that requires general membership voting.  The meetings generally are adjourned at 8 PM.
Regular Board Business Meetings begin at 5:30 PM.  The meeting is conducted over dinner.  All members are welcome to attend and participate, but only board business is discussed at these meetings.  These meetings generally are adjourned at 8 PM.
Special Board Business Meetings are called by the President when decisions are required for club operations.  Generally, on 48 to 72 hours notice is given for these meetings.  They may be held electronically or person at the board’s convenience.

Capital Volkssport Club
Who Does What

President			Bob Morrison, 923-5381; morrisonr@comcast.net

Co-Vice Presidents		Liz Morrison, 360-748-3886 130; morsuns@yahoo.com
Julie Heath, 360-264-4670; ijheath@comcast.net
Secretary			Ann Spargo, 753-6812; aspargo@comcast.net
Treasurer			Sheila Morrison, 923-5381; sheila.morrison@comcast.net
Publicity			Perki Sweet, 459-8167; pandpsweet@gmail.com
Website			Peter Sweet, 459-8167; pandpsweet@gmail.com
Co-Membership		Susan Berry, 491-7266, lsberry@comcast.net
 	Karen Younkins, 357-9185; jcyounkins@comcast.net
ESVA Representative 	Bonnie Tucker; 491-4767, bonniedale@comcast.net

Emailing List:  morrisonr@comcast.net; morsuns@yahoo.com; ijheath@comcast.net; aspargo@comcast.net; sheila.morrison@comcast.net; pandpsweet@gmail.com; lsberry@comcast.net; jcyounkins@comcast.net; bonniedale@comcast.net