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2008 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
CLA Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, November 16, 2008
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
- Call to Order
The Annual CLA membership meeting was called to order at approximately 9:50am
by President Monique le Conge. She made opening remarks of welcome. - Appointment of the Minutes Review Committee
CLA operates its meetings under Roberts Rules of Order. Because this body will
not meet again in its current form, three CLA members were appointed to serve
as the Minutes Review Committee. Their task will be to review and approve the
minutes of the meeting. Kathy Sanford, David McFadden and Paymaneh Maghsoudi
agreed to serve in this capacity. - Adoption of the Agenda
MSC (Lisa Bartle/Barbara Quarton) to adopt the agenda as presented. - Introductions and announcements
Monique introduced the 2008 Executive Committee and asked that they stand and
be recognized. - Reports to the Membership
Written reports from the President, Treasurer and Executive Director were
distributed at the meeting. Monique summarized her written report and informed
members that the Governance re-organization will be implemented July 1, 2009.
Annette Milliron DeBacker, Treasurer, briefly summarized her report. She noted
the association ended the year about $74,365 in the black. She advised members
that there will be some significant transition expenses this year and they
will be identified by a side note in the 2008/09 Budget documents. She said
the good news is that CLA has a very healthy reserve so the expenses will
easily be covered. Monique noted that the membership was provided a written
report of the prior Executive Director. There were no questions pertaining to
that report. Claudia Foutz was introduced as the Interim Executive Director
and gave a lively, interactive welcome to members of CLA. - Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business. - New Business
The membership was provided a copy of a Resolution for Susan Negreen's service
to CLA over the past 9 years. - Passing the Gavel
Monique le Conge presented Barbara Roberts with the CLA President's pin.
Barbara Roberts presented Monique le Conge with a plaque acknowledging her
term of office and contribution to CLA. Barbara Roberts then recognized her
daughter in the audience and outlined her vision and 2009 Conference Theme of
"Reach Out" for her term as President. - Adjournment
Being there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:28 am.
MSC. (Lisa Bartle/Barbara Quarton) To adjourn.
Minutes prepared by Claudia Foutz, December 3, 2008
Approved by:
David McFadden
Kathy Sanford
Paymaneh Maghsoudi
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